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James Martin School Improvement Plan
- 1. School Improvement Plan 2013-2014 through 2014-2015 School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.
- 2. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 2 James Martin Middle School Contact Information School: James Martin Middle School Courier Number: 428 Address: 7800 IBM Drive Phone Number: (980) 343-5382 Charlotte, NC 28262 Fax Number: (980) 343-5135 Learning Community Northeast School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jamesmartinMS/Pages/Default.aspx Principal: Jeremy Batchelor Learning Community Superintendent: Charity Bell James Martin Middle School School Improvement Team Membership From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.” Committee Position Name Email Address Date Elected Principal Jeremy Batchelor [email protected] 6/4/2013 Assistant Principal Representative Sandra Galmon [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Angela Gile [email protected] 6/4/2013 Inst. Support Representative Sharon Wilson [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Lakeishia Strong [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Bethany Berkey [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Karen Hasty [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Jennifer Thompson [email protected] 6/4/2013
- 3. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 3 Teacher Representative Karen Thompson [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Edward Cluett [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Adora Reid [email protected] 10/9/2013 Teacher Representative Regina Davis [email protected] 6/4/2013 Parent Representative Shermell Smith [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative April McGee [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Representative Lindsay Hogan [email protected] 6/4/2013 Teacher Assistant Representative Corey Blanks [email protected] 9/2/2013 Student Council Representative Anisa Anderson 9/16/2013 Vision Statement District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life. School: Our mission is to become a Professional Learning Community that seeks to provide quality instruction, create a nurturing environment, and inspire community involvement. These efforts will challenge students to achieve academic excellence and enable them to contribute to the global society. Mission Statement District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school. School: By the end of the 2014-2015 school year, ≥85% of our students will be at or above grade level in both math and reading. We will become this premier educational institution by delivering high quality instruction on a daily basis, facilitating differentiated practice, and integrating character development so that our educational environment and its stakeholders truly achieve “legendary” status.
- 4. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 4 James Martin Middle School Shared Beliefs JMMS Collective Efficacy ● I believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. I pledge to treat all students, faculty and parents in this manner. ● I believe in Collective Efficacy – all students can learn and I have the ability to teach all students. As a member of the James Martin Middle School staff, I pledge to fulfill my role as a proponent of Collective Efficacy on a daily basis. ● I believe the campus of James Martin Middle School is a Professional Learning Community. Our Professional Learning Community philosophy is based on two questions: What is in the best interest of the student? How does it affect student achievement? I pledge to use these two questions when making a school related decision. ● In our Professional Learning Community, we believe instructional time should be protected. I pledge to maintain the integrity of the school day. I pledge to do so by adhering to all the rules, regulations, duty, responsibilities and all other requirements that will protect instructional time while helping to maintain a safe environment for all students. ● I believe I am acting as a change agent in a Professional Learning Community at James Martin Middle School. As a change agent, I have the ability to inspire positive change when dealing with students as well as the staff. I pledge to be an effective change agent. James Martin Middle School SMART Goals • SMART GOAL (1): Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
- 5. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 5 • SMART GOAL (2): Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours. • SMART GOAL (3): Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors • SMART GOAL (4): Increase the percentage of students in all sub groups meeting grade level goals in reading, math, and science to meet proficiency goals of 75%, 80%, and 80% respectively as evidenced by the North Carolina Accountability Model. • SMART GOAL (5): Maintain a safe and orderly school environment by decreasing the total number of incidednts and OSS by 25% by utilizing a school wide discipline plan and professional development that will be evidenced by management of the performances portal, teacher surveys and discipline data. • SMART GOAL (6): Increase parental and community involvement and satisfaction as measured by CMS teacher surveys, meeting attendance, and special event attendance logs. James Martin Middle Assessment Data Snapshot Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: READY End of Year Testing Results 2012-13 James Martin Middle School School Composite # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 2575 98.5 1176 45.7 837 32.5 482 18.7 80 3.1 562 21.8
- 6. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 6 Grade 06 EOG Math # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 333 99.1 214 64.3 66 19.8 45 13.5 8 2.4 53 15.9 Grade 06 EOG Reading # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 333 99.1 100 30 164 49.2 62 18.6 7 2.1 69 20.7 Grade 07 EOG Math # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 364 98.7 223 61.3 69 19 51 14 21 5.8 72 19.8 Grade 07 EOG Reading # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 360 97.6 86 23.9 159 44.2 103 28.6 12 3.3 115 31.9 Grade 08 EOG Math
- 7. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 7 # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 359 97.9 228 63.5 97 27 33 9.2 1 0.3 34 9.5 Grade 08 EOG Reading # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 360 98.1 133 36.9 158 43.9 61 16.9 8 2.2 69 19.2 Grade 08 EOG Science # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 363 98.9 150 41.3 90 24.8 102 28.1 21 5.8 123 33.9 School EOG Math Composite # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 1056 98.5 665 63 232 22 129 12.2 30 2.8 159 15.1 School EOG Reading Composite
- 8. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 8 # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 1053 98.2 319 30.3 481 45.7 226 21.5 27 2.6 253 24 School EOG Science Composite # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 363 98.9 150 41.3 90 24.8 102 28.1 21 5.8 123 33.9 Grade 06 EOG Composite # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 666 99.1 314 47.1 230 34.5 107 16.1 15 2.3 122 18.3 Grade 07 EOG Composite # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 724 98.1 309 42.7 228 31.5 154 21.3 33 4.6 187 25.8 0 Grade 08 EOG Composite
- 9. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 9 # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 1082 98.3 511 47.2 345 31.9 196 18.1 30 2.8 226 20.9 School EOG Composite # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 2472 98.5 1134 45.9 803 32.5 457 18.5 78 3.2 535 21.6 Algebra I # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 103 99 42 40.8 34 33 25 24.3 2 1.9 27 26.2 School EOC Composite # Assessments Administered % Tested # Level I % Level I # Level II % Level II # Level III % Level III # Level IV % Level IV # Level III/IV % Level III/IV 103 99 42 40.8 34 33 25 24.3 2 1.9 27 26.2
- 10. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 10 Comparative School Incident Data Future LC Structure Learning Community: Central - Secondary James Martin Middle School 2010 / 2011 2011 / 2012 2012 / 2013 Total Incidents 3516 3727 2475 Total Short Term Suspensions 1309 1187 979 Total Long Term Suspensions 2 0 0 Total Expulsions 0 0 0 James Martin Middle Profile This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff qualifications. Comprehensive Needs Assessment James Martin Middle School is a comprehensive middle school that sits in Northeast Charlotte and is a part of the Governors’ Village. This marks the first year that MAP testing has taken place at Martin, and soon MAP Reading and Math
- 11. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 11 data will be utilized to drive instruction and decision making. For the time being, data from state tests drive all other components of the School Improvement Plan. James Martin is a Title I school with approximately 78% of its students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. The current enrollment at Martin is 1,147 with 53% male and 47% female students. African American students make up 65% of the population followed by Hispanic students at 21%. White students make up 5.2%, American Indian students 0.6%, Asian students 3.8%, Multi-Racial 2.3%. 10.2% of the population qualifies for exceptional children’s services and 5.2% are Limited English Proficiency students. Martin also has 2.5% of students eligible for McKinney Vento and 3.4% under Section 504 Plans. The faculty of James Martin is largely inexperienced with approximately 60% of the staff having 3 years or less experience. Efforts were made to fill positions during the summer of 2013 with a balance of experienced teachers and novice teachers. Currently all school personnel positions are filled. School Reform Strategies Areas that have been identified as low-performing reading, math, and science across all grades levels based on the most recent achievement scores for James Martin Middle School. The school has engaged in professional development focused on high yield instructional strategies that are based in research. Student data is analyzed in teams with the assistance of the academic facilitators, administration, learning community support, and content leads to strategically identify struggling learners and to examine the overarching curriculum and instruction deficiencies. There is a focused professional development and work with partnering agencies to address the achievement gaps specifically for African American males and Hispanic males. Communities in Schools and UNCC partner groups are engaged in tutors and special programs to address the needs of these students in addition to differentiated classroom instruction. The Extended Day program has been redesigned based on data driven decisions to strategically place students in before or after school tutoring, Saturday Academy, or in school interventions. PLCs ranging from grade level, content level, and academic support level meet often and discuss individual student needs and techniques that will be employed to address those needs. Online and computer based curriculum support materials (i.e., Study Island and Achieve 3000) are integral components to the academic intervention and enrichment at Martin. Highly Qualified Staff
- 12. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 12 Approximately 25% of the faculty at Martin possesses advanced degrees. There are several early career teachers who are actively pursuing advanced careers currently. Highly Quality and Ongoing Professional Development To ensure ongoing professional development, all teachers participate in yearlong differentiated Professional Development groups led by both in house facilitators and administrators. The differentiated Professional Development groups were determined collaboratively between the principal, administrators and facilitators after considering the needs of our staff, students, and future changes such as more technology in the classroom. Specifically, to ensure all staff are learning how to properly utilize and incorporate technology into instruction, mandatory technology meetings and workshops are set up for teachers to attend. Opportunities for outside professional development are constantly marketed to all staff members and staff are encouraged to seek out growth opportunities individually. In-house professional development are of no cost to James Martin, and some funding or substitute coverage is available to those wanting to attend out of house trainings that are aligned to their goals and student achievement. The impact of our in-house professional development will be evaluated by student achievement outcomes in both teacher and state created assessments. For accountability, all staff are required to sign-in at professional developments, and keep a binder of all of the materials and knowledge gained. Sign-in sheets are kept in our Title 1 box. Teacher Recruitment and Placement Each beginning career status teacher is matched at the beginning of the year with a mentor to help with anything that the beginning teacher might need. During each instructional day teachers receive a period off to plan and collaborate with their teams and content groups. Both administrators and facilitators complete walk-throughs of classrooms and offer feedback for teachers to grow from. The North Carolina process for evaluating teachers is completely followed. Parent Involvement (see Parental Involvement Plan) As a Title I school James Martin Middle School encourages each parent to be involved in their child’s education. Parents receive a copy of the Parent Involvement Policy and a Parent-School Compact. An Open House is held every August and a separate rising 6th grader Open House has also been added. Curriculum Night and the Title I Annual Parent Meeting are
- 13. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 13 held in September. Report Card Nights and Parent Teacher Conferences are also a part of the routine at Martin. Additionally, an Annual Review Meeting is help in the spring of the year. Middle-High School Transition Each grade level at Martin is made up of four “teams”, and every child belongs to one team. Being on team ensures that smaller groups of students share the same core content teachers, are able to transition from class to class together, and learn how to navigate hallways, lockers, and multiple teachers in a safe and orderly way. As students’ progress in grades, they receive a little more autonomy as to prepare them for the independence of high school. Being located right next door to Vance High School, James Martin has established informal and formal processes to prepare rising high school students from James Martin. Vance High School students directly mentor and tutor James Martin students in a variety of during and after school programs. Our students in band, arts, and leadership interact for events and community service. Administrators from both schools constantly communicate with each other about community issues, events, and ways to further collaborate. Teacher Involvement in Assessment Use Through deliberate trainings, and streamlined communication to relay information coming from the state about assessment, teachers are consistently being made knowledgeable of assessment issues, requirements, how data is used, and how data drives instruction. All James Martin teachers are knowledgeable about NCDPI assessment updates such as releasing exam material, implementation timelines, and changes to old assessments. Teachers are also knowledgeable about how to log in the various sites that house student achievement data, analyze data, and use it to effectively plan and instruct students. For teacher-created assessments, teachers have the opportunity to use Discovery Education, Study Island, and other databases that provide North Carolina standards-based assessments.
- 14. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 14 Instructional Activities for Identified Students Extended day opportunities will begin in November and go throughout the remained of the school year. Students will be prioritized to be given an invitation to take part in Extended Day based on their assessment data; i.e. our lowest performing students will be targeted through extended day first. These will mostly be students in Level 3 of RtI. After those students are reached out to, the opportunity will be extended to Level 2 students. Extended Day activities will occur three days a week before school, and on at least one Saturday a month. All teachers had the opportunity to sign up to instruct Extended Day, however just English Language Arts and Math will be focused on. Starting in October every staff member will be trained on and receive a person HP Revolve tablet to begin using in their classroom. Also starting in late October/early November, each team of teachers will either have access to a class set of iPads or Chromebooks. With a class set of iPads or Chromebook available for use, a personal HP revolve, and other existing classroom technologies, more engaging and differentiated instruction will be possible to meet the needs of all students in the classroom. Coordination/Integration of Federal, State and Local Services/Programs James Martin has a number of established partnerships, and many that are being added in or re-evaluated on a continual basis. All partnerships are established on the basis that they will in some compactly impact student achievement in beneficial ways. *TENTATIVE* Revised Strategic Plan Goals Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready. Focus Areas: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce. Focus Areas: Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development
- 15. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 15 Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, and faith-based or community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child. Focus Areas: Family Engagement, Communications, Partnership Development, Philanthropic Foundation Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence. Focus Areas: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems. Focus Areas: Effective & Efficient Processes and Systems, Strategic Management of District Resources, Data Integrity and Utilization, School Performance Improvement, Disproportionality Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through the expansion of strategic school design. Focus Areas: Learning everywhere, all the time, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic School Design SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis. Strategic Plan Goal: (Goal 2) Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce. (4) Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence. Strategic Plan Focus Area: (2)Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development (4) Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency
- 16. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 16 Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: • Teacher Surveys • Safety Audits Strategies (determined by what data) • Teacher Staggered Lunch duty • SLT approved Point Person (title/name) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) • Interim Dates 1. The JMMS SLT has agreed that all teachers will cover lunches on a staggered basis to ensure the safe and orderly monitoring of lunches. Jeremy Batchelor and Angela Gile • Safety Audit improvements • Teacher Survey improvements NA All 2013-2014 school year SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and - 301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours. Strategic Plan Goal: (1) Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready. Strategic Plan Focus Area: (1) College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps
- 17. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 17 Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: • Master Schedule • Teacher Survey Results • PLC and Team Planning Schedule Strategies (determined by what data) • Grade Level Planning • Schedule of Planning Day Activities and Professional Development Point Person (title/name) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) • Interim Dates 1.Grade Level Planning Sharon Wilson, Academic Facilitator • Collaborative lesson planning • Common assessments Professional development records • Student intervention team records. NA All Instructional staff Quarterly Review 2.Schedule of Planning Day Activities and Professional Development Sharon Wilson, Academic Facilitator; Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator; April McGee, Master Teacher • Professional development record of activities • Walkthrough evidence of practices initiated during planning. NA All Instructional Staff Quarterly Review
- 18. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 18 SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors. Strategic Plan Goal: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence Strategic Plan Focus Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: School disciplinary data, surveys, P.R.I.D.E Pass evaluation Strategies (determined by what data) • Stomp Out Bullying Day • Red Ribbon Week • Classroom Guidance • BMT Processing • Master Schedule • In School Suspension Character Education Modules • School wide Cougar P.R.I.D.E Point Person (title/name) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) • Interim Dates
- 19. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 19 1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention Charlene Wolford A decrease in the report of bullying reports and dispositions. Improved school pride and culture NA All Staff Quarterly Review 2. Character Education Counseling Department A decrease in incidents related to character education topics. NA All Staff Quarterly Review 3. Healthy Active Child 30 min. Rickie Clark Participation in healthy activities by all students NA All Staff Quarterly Review 4. School Health Team Tori Taylor Clear processes and procedures are established to deal with school health issues and record of activities. NA All Staff Quarterly Review 5. P.R.I.D.E Pass Grade Level Assistant Principals Improved school climate Provides positive incentives for students to do or attend extracurricular activities NA All staff Quarterly Review 6. Student Council Student Leadership Committee; Bethany Berkey, Head of Student Leadership Committee Increase the number of students that can be involved with student council NA Student Leadership Committee; Bethany Berkey, Head of Student Leadership Committee Quarterly Review
- 20. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 20 SMART Goal (4): Increase the percentage of students in all sub groups meeting grade level goals in reading, math, and science to meet proficiency goals of 75%, 80%, and 80% respectively as evidenced by the North Carolina Accountability Model. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: EOG Assessment Results EOC Assessment Results MAP Assessment Results EVAAS Data Common Assessments Strategies (determined by what data) Point Person (title/name) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) • Interim Dates 1. Master Schedule Change/School Redesign Public Impact/ERS Partnership and Committee of Jeremy Batchelor, A success school re-design Funding for partnership with Public Impact and ERS provided for All faculty Next 3 years, until the end of the 2016- 2017 school year
- 21. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 21 Principal; Sandra Galmon, 8th Grade Assistant Principal; Lauren Kiff, Teacher Representative ; Willie Brooks, Teacher Representative us; no additional funding 2. Facilitator Co-Teaching Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator Gains in student achievement in those classes NA Teachers identified that would benefit from co- teaching August 2013-June 2014 3. EC and ESL Co-Teaching (Reading and Math) Nicole Sprackland, EC Department Chair Gains in student achievement in those classes NA EC and ESL Teachers August 2013-June 2014 4. Instructional Planning Leadership Professional Development for Principal Jeremy Batchelor, Principal 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA Principal August 2013-June 2014
- 22. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 22 5. Facilitator designation with STEM and Literacy Focus Sharon Wilson, Academic Facilitator; Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator; April McGee, Master Teacher 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA All faculty August 2013-June 2014 (monthly meetings& check in) 6. Grade level and content planning Sharon Wilson, Academic Facilitator; Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator; April McGee, Master Teacher 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA All faculty August 2013-June 2014 and for every school year to come (monthly meetings& check in) 7. Google Drive and Google Apps for Education Jeremy Batchelor, Principal 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA All faculty 8. New instructional Technology (ipads and Chromebooks) Karen Hasty, Technology Committee Head; Technology Committee 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas Grant money has provided the means for the purchases of iPad and Chromeboo k carts All faculty August 2013-June 2014 and for every school year to come (monthly meetings& check in)
- 23. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 23 9. HP Revolve Mobile Devices for Teachers Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA All faculty August 2013-June 2014 and for every school year to come (monthly meetings& check in) 10. Professional Development Facilitator Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA All faculty August 2013-June 2014 (monthly meetings& check in) 11. UNCC First Three Program Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA All new teachers with up to three years in the classroom August 2013-June 2014 (monthly meetings& check in) 12. UNCC STARS Robotics Program Lindsay Hogan, Facilitator 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common Core Standards across all content areas NA August 2013-June 2014 (monthly meetings& check in) 13. Differentiated professional development Tresa Cummins, 6th Grade 10% increase in proficiency on EOC, EOG and $0 Faculty August 2013-June 2014
- 24. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 24 Assistant Principal leading the new teacher Professional Development Group Sandra Galmon, 8th Grade Assistant Principal and Karen Hasty, Technology Committee Chair for technology organization and upkeep Common Assessments (monthly meetings& check in) 14. Provide common planning time to collaborate, develop, implement and analyze best Lindsay Hogan, Sharon Wilson, and April 80% Student mastery of all North Carolina Essential Standards and Common $0 Faculty August 2013-June
- 25. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 25 practices and common assessments McGee, Academic Facilitators; Team Leads: Geneva Bell, Science; Saxton, Math; Nicole Sprackland, EC; Karen Hasty, Technology; Cassandra Alexander, Social Studies Core Standards across all content areas 2014 MAP Testing Analysis 1/24/2014 15. Provide opportunities for extended learning for students performing below proficiency (castle learning, study island, discovery ed). Extended Day Programs (Morning Tutoring and Saturday P.R.I.D.E Academy) Lindsay Hogan, Sharon Wilson, and April McGee, Academic Facilitators in charge of all extended day tutoring and technology 10% increase in proficiency on EOC, EOG and Common Assessments $45,120 Extended day teachers, coordinator and facilitators October 2013-June 2014 Before school extended day tutoring and 4 Saturday Academy
- 26. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 26 allocation das 1/7/14 – 5/8/14 with the data analyzed thus far at the end of Quarter 3 SMART Goal (5): Maintain a safe and orderly school environment by decreasing the total number of incidents and OSS by 25% by utilizing a school wide discipline plan and professional development that will be evidenced by management of the performances portal, teacher surveys and discipline data. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal (4): Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence. Strategic Plan Focus Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: Comparative Incident Data Safety Audits Student Surveys Teacher Surveys Parent Surveys NCDPI Safe Schools Audit (Dr. Ken Kitch, Spring 2013)
- 27. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 27 Strategies (determined by what data) • CSAs, BMTs, ISS, and AISA • Discipline Matrix/CMS Right and Responsibilities Study and Review Point Person (title/name) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) • Interim Dates 1. Develop school wide discipline plan via MyPD: ONL ADL SP14 Objective Student Discipline that will focus on supporting our school and administrative teams with the creation and refinement of student discipline systems which maximize academic achievement and organizational goals. Jeremy Batchelor, Principal; Sandra Galmon, 8th Grade Assistant Principal; Samuel Blanks, Assistant In- School Suspension; Michael Lewis, Behavior Modification Technique; Lauren Kiff, 8th Grade Math Teacher/Repre sentative for Public Impact Consulting; 25 % Decrease in classroom disruptions or referrals $0 Faculty From MyPD ONL ADL SP14: 1/24/2014 Homework Due 2/7/2014 Homework Due 2/18/2014 Homework Due 3/3/2014 Homework Due 3/20/2014 Homework Due The final product (5-7 minute presentatio n) for the course is
- 28. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 28 Angela Gile, SLT Chair due 3/20/14. 2. Implement school wide program incentive program(s) for students displaying positive behaviors (P.R.I.D.E Pass) Sandra Galmon, 8th Grade Assistant Principal Increase of positive student behaviors $0 Faculty 2013 – 2014 SY 3. New Hallway Movement Plan (based on planning) Safety Committee; LaKeisha Strong, Safety Committee Head Hallway will be empty and safe Students will be in class on time Teachers will understand what active supervision looks like $0 Faculty 2nd Semester Implementa tion 4. Cougar Time Safety Committee; LaKeisha Strong, Safety Committee Head; Jennifer Thompson, Academic Achievement Improvement of students grades due to the extra time for remediation and enrichment Learned proper social interaction from the Counseling Department’s Character Education $0 Faculty 2nd Semester Implementa tion
- 29. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 29 Committee Head; Jeremy Batchelor, Principal Programming Reduction in school bullying incidents SMART Goal (6): Increase parental and community involvement and satisfaction as measured by CMS teacher surveys, meeting attendance, and special event attendance logs. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence. Strategic Plan Focus Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: Parent Surveys Student Surveys Teacher Surveys Partnership Agreements Strategies (determined by what data) • Partnerships • Newsletters • Automated Messaging • Surveys Point Person (title/name) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) • Interim Dates
- 30. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 30 1. Continue community partnerships by formally placing the relationship underneath the newly designed Community Partnerships Committee and addressing one staff member on that committee as the point of contact. Adora Reid, Community Partnership Committee Head; Community Partnership Committee This will be measured by the number of collaborative events that takes place between UNCC/TIAA CREF and James Martin: one per Quarter. $0 Ariel Corbett, UNC Community Coordinator ; Admin staff August 2013-May 2014 One check point at the end of Quarter 3 Establish one or more new partnerships with religious organizations and/or local corporations to increase student involvement and consistent involvement from members of community Adora Reid, Community Partnership Committee Head; Community Partnership Committee This will be measured by the development of a yearlong plan that outlines what corporation will do to directly impact students and James Martin. Build a calendar for the 2014-2015 school year with events (shadowing, community service) for the semester Create expectations and goals for partnerships August 2013-May 2014
- 31. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 31 2. Create and utilize parent a information survey/questionnaire to increase levels of involvement (partnerships with employers, donations, etc.) Karen Thompson, Parent Involvement Committee Head Increased partnerships that are more directly connected to our parents $0 Parents and teachers August 2013 August 2013-May 2014 Check point at the end of Quarter 3 to finalize the survey and administer Quarter 4 3. Enhance communication via - newsletters (teacher and school) - connect ed messages - wikis/web pages updates to inform parents, families, and the community of upcoming: - academic deadlines - sporting events - performing arts - fundraisers - community events/days SLT/RTI Increased involvement and awareness of school happenings $0 Faculty August 2013-May 2014
- 32. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 32 James Martin Middle School - 600 Waiver Requests Request for Waiver 1. Insert the waivers you are requesting • Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12] 2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption. • 115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12] 3. Please state how the waiver will be used. • Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students requesting elective classes. 4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals. • This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.
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- 35. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 35 Quarter 3 Review Committee Position Name Signature Date Principal Jeremy Batchelor Assistant Principal Representative Sandra Galmon Teacher Representative Angela Gile Inst. Support Representative Sharon Wilson Teacher Representative Lakeishia Strong Teacher Representative Bethany Berkey Teacher Representative Karen Hasty Teacher Representative Jennifer Thompson Teacher Representative Karen Thompson Teacher Representative Edward Cluett Teacher Representative Paul Bomley Parent Representative Shermell Smith Teacher Representative April McGee Teacher Representative Lindsay Hogan Teacher Assistant Representative Corey Blanks Student Council Representative Anisa Anderson Quarter 4 Review Committee Position Name Signature Date Principal Jeremy Batchelor Assistant Principal Representative Sandra Galmon
- 36. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 36 Teacher Representative Angela Gile Inst. Support Representative Sharon Wilson Teacher Representative Lakeishia Strong Teacher Representative Bethany Berkey Teacher Representative Karen Hasty Teacher Representative Jennifer Thompson Teacher Representative Karen Thompson Teacher Representative Edward Cluett Teacher Representative Paul Bomley Parent Representative Shermell Smith Teacher Representative April McGee Teacher Representative Lindsay Hogan Teacher Assistant Representative Corey Blanks Student Council Representative Anisa Anderson
- 37. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 37 James Martin Middle School School Improvement Plan Annual Review Tentative Due Date June 2014 2013-2014
- 38. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 38 SMART Goal (1): Increase reading 6-8 EOG READY proficiency from 24.0 to 80% composite while meeting the EVAAS growth measure and increasing all subgroups to meet or exceed the ascending AMO proficiency goal for each respective subgroup. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: EOG Assessment Results EOC Assessment Results MAP Assessment Results EVAAS Data Common Assessments Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task 2012-2013 Result 2013-2014 Target 2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy. 1. Strategic P.R.I.D.E. Academy tutoring for targeted students n/a Growth goals met for the specific students involved in tutoring Tutoring will begin, and thus monitoring of its effectiveness will begin January 6, 2014. Teachers volunteer to tutor, and we can monitor teacher effectiveness during this time as well. Facilitators will look at tutoring attendance, growth, and solicit feedback on a monthly basis until May.
- 39. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 39 program 2. 3. 4. SMART Goal (2): Increase math 6-8 EOG READY proficiency from 15.9 %to 80% composite while meeting the EVAAS growth measure and increasing all subgroups to meet or exceed the ascending AMO proficiency goal for each respective subgroup. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: EOG Assessment Results EOC Assessment Results
- 40. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 40 MAP Assessment Results EVAAS Data Common Assessments Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task 2012-2013 Result 2013-2014 Target 2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy. 1. Strategic P.R.I.D.E. Academy tutoring for targeted students n/a Growth goals met for the specific students involved in tutoring program Tutoring will begin, and thus monitoring of its effectiveness will begin January 6, 2014. Teachers volunteer to tutor, and we can monitor teacher effectiveness during this time as well. Facilitators will look at tutoring attendance, growth, and solicit feedback on a monthly basis until May. 2. 3. 4.
- 41. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 41 SMART Goal (3): Increase science 6-8 EOG READY proficiency from 33.9% to 80% composite while meeting the EVAAS growth measure and increasing all subgroups to meet or exceed the ascending AMO proficiency goal for each respective subgroup. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: EOG Assessment Results EOC Assessment Results MAP Assessment Results EVAAS Data Common Assessments Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task 2012-2013 Result 2013-2014 Target 2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy. 1. Strategic P.R.I.D.E. Academy tutoring for targeted students n/a Growth goals met for the specific students involved in tutoring program Tutoring will begin, and thus monitoring of its effectiveness will begin January 6, 2014. Teachers volunteer to tutor, and we can monitor teacher effectiveness during this time as well. Facilitators will look at tutoring attendance, growth, and solicit feedback on a monthly basis until May.
- 42. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 42 2. 3. 4. SMART Goal (4): Meet at least the AMO target for Exceptional Children growth across all content areas and grade levels. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7 At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5 X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT Data Used: EOG Assessment Results EOC Assessment Results MAP Assessment Results EVAAS Data Common Assessments
- 43. 2013-2014 James Martin Middle School Improvement Plan Report 43 Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task 2012-2013 Result 2013-2014 Target 2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy. 1. Strategic tutoring (aside from the P.R.I.D.E. Academy) during selected EC student’s 2nd block elective classes, before school, and after school. n/a Growth goals met for the specific students involved in tutoring program Tutoring will begin, and thus monitoring of its effectiveness will begin January 6, 2014. Teachers volunteer to tutor, and we can monitor teacher effectiveness during this time as well. Facilitators will look at tutoring attendance, growth, and solicit feedback on a monthly basis until May. 2. Strategic use of elective teachers and facilitators during certain blocks to push into certain classrooms with many of our identified EC children n/a Growth goals met for the specific students involved in tutoring program Pushing in will begin, and thus monitoring of its effectiveness will begin January 6, 2014. Elective teachers will be assigned to push in, and we can monitor teacher effectiveness during this time as well. Facilitators will look at growth and solicit feedback on a monthly basis until May. The specific classes that are being pushed into will constantly be monitored as well 3. 4.