North Warren Elementary
 School Improvement Plan

Date Approved by School Council: November 23, 2010

Assurance Certification

I certify to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is correct and complete and that the agency named in this application has authorized me, as it representative, to obligate this agency to conduct any ensuing program of activity in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and specific program assurances contained in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan . It is understood that this application constitutes an offer, and if accepted by the Kentucky Department of Education or negotiated to acceptance, will form a binding agreement.

 North Warren Elementary 

 

 
School

 

 
 Amy Ground   November 8, 2010 

 
Principal Date

 

Executive Summary

Mission Statement
It is the mission of North Warren Elementary to work as a team on a daily basis to give each student opportunities to learn in their own way, always emphasizing best effort, continual progress, and mutual respect. Our school motto is SOAR: Show best effort, Outstanding attitude, Act responsibly, Respect yourself and others.

Process of Developing the Consolidated Plan
North Warren Elementary's School Improvement Plan was developed by analyzing test data, assessing curriculum concerns, and analyzing the current programs we implement here at North Warren. Instructional decisions are based on data which enables us to make informed decisions that will be effective for each individual student.

Communication Plan
The Comprehensive Plan for School Improvement is available for parents and community members at any time and is presented at public meetings.

Progress toward goals will be presented to the SBDM throughout the year. Updates of the plan will also be made available to families and the community. This and other information will also be shared through newsletters and announcements at meetings.

 

Action Component:  Reducing Barriers to Teaching and Learning           Status:  Final 

District:  Warren County      Component Manager:  Amibeth Blair 

School Name:  North Warren Elementary      Date:  November 8, 2010 

School Type:  Public 

Priority Need
*According to a Jan. survey 31% of parents don't know and 11% of parents disagreed that they have good, clear information on what students are expected to learn in other years and other classes.
*According to a January survey, 42% of parents don't know, disagree, or strongly disagree that "their input makes a difference in school decisions.
*According to February needs assessment data, teachers feel there are barriers to quality instruction.
*According to January survey, 22% of 6th graders disagreed or strongly disagreed that our school cares about their concerns.
*According to January survey, 7% of parents and 21% of 6th graders disagree that the school enforces rules fairly.

Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)
A. By 2012, parents will be better informed of what students will learn.
B. By 2012, barriers to teaching will be lessened.
C. By 2012, 90% of our students will feel that our school cares about their concerns.
D. School-wide Behavior Guidelines for Success and Procedures will be implemented consistently by 2012.

Causes and Contributing Factors
-Inconsistencies of communication sent home to parents throughout the year.


-Lack of communication between staff and parents.


-Needs assessment data indicates that protection of instructional times, lack of shared planning time, and insufficient orientation of new teachers are issues.

-All students do not feel they have an interpersonal relationship with their teachers.

-Inconsistency among staff in discipline.

Objectives with Measures of Success
A1. By 2012, at least 75% of parents will understand what students are expected to learn and how students are performing based on survey data.

A2. By 2012, parents will be better informed of opportunities for participation in school procedures and decision-making.

B1. By 2012, the barrier of unprotected instructional time will be decreased while increasing shared planning and new teacher orientation, as measured by needs assessment data.

C1. By 2012, 90% of 6th graders will agree that teachers are more aware of student's needs and how best to respond.

D1. By 2012, teachers and students will use guidelines for success and procedures, as demonstrated by fewer discipline referrals.

Strategies/Activities (Activity or Strategic Sequence of Activities to Achieve Objectives)

Objective
Label		Strategy/ActivityExpected Impact in Terms
of Progress and Success		Responsible
Person		Start
Date		End
Date		Est.
Costs		Fund
Source
A1.1 Newsletters will be sent home at least bi-monthly and contain content information. All information sent home will go out on Tuesday. Interactive communication between home and school is meaningful and regular. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $500 SBDM
A1.2 An Open House will be held before the beginning of the school year at which time parents will be able to meet the teacher and receive information on what students will be expected to learn during the upcoming school year. Interactive communication between home and school is meaningful and regular. Principal, Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $500 SBDM
A1.3 PTO will be combined with Title 1/FRC to host at least four family activities which will include information to parents on ways to work with their children on a variety of topics. Interactive communication between home and school is meaningful and regular. Parent Facilitator, FRC Coordinator, PTO August 2008 June 2012 $1000 Title 1, FRC, PTO
A1.4 Teachers will display curriculum maps in a visible area. Interactive communication between home and school is meaningful and regular. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
A1.5 Parent/Teacher conferences will be conducted at least once with all parents and additional contact as necessary. Interactive communication between home and school is meaningful and regular. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
A2.1 Parents will be informed of regularly scheduled SBDM meetings, opportunities to serve on committees, changes to the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, opportunities to volunteer, and other relevant meetings. Interactive communication between home and school is meaningful and regular.




 Principal August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
B1.1 A "Correlation Calendar" which contains all scheduled events will be distributed and kept up to date.


 School leadership provides the necessary structure and support for staff members to use time as a resource to provide quality instruction and maximize student learning. Principal August 2008 June 2012 $50 SBDM
B1.2 An effort will be made to minimize non-instructional time spent out of class such as fund-raising activities, coach visits, scouting rep. visits, etc.

 School leadership provides the necessary structure and support for staff members to use time as a resource to provide quality instruction and maximize student learning. Principal August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
B1.3 The scheduling committee will include common planning at least once a week. School leadership provides the necessary structure and support for staff members to use time as a resource to provide quality instruction and maximize student learning. Principal August 2009 June 2012 0 N/A
B1.4 New teachers will attend the district orientation meeting as well as the school orientation meeting. School leadership provides the necessary structure and support for staff members to use time as a resource to provide quality instruction and maximize student learning. Principal August 2009 June 2012 0 N/A
C1.1 Teachers will interview each child at the beginning of the year to establish a relationship. Staff members use appropriate praise and positive reinforcement to motivate students to perform at high levels of achievement. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
C1.2 At-risk students will be identified and assigned a "buddy" who will make positive, non-contingent contact 3-5 times per week. Staff members use appropriate praise and positive reinforcement to motivate students to perform at high levels of achievement. ECC August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
C1.3 Teachers will make at least two positive contacts to parent about each child (Note or phone call). Staff members use appropriate praise and positive reinforcement to motivate students to perform at high levels of achievement. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $100 SBDM
D1.1 Teachers will prepare and teach lessons on Guidelines for Success and Procedures at the beginning of the year and revisit periodically. Behavior standards are well defined, clearly communicated to students, and equitably applied throughout the learning environment. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
D1.2 Universal and Targeted Teams will meet regularly and revise procedures for common areas and intervention plans for individuals. In order to provide an orderly learning environment, school leadership establishes policies and implements operational procedures to minimize disruptions to instruction. Universal & Targeted Teams August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
 

Action Component:  Student Achievement           Status:  Final 

District:  Warren County      Component Manager:  Marcy Robinson 

School Name:  North Warren Elementary      Date:  November 8, 2010 

School Type:  Public 

Priority Need
Based on analysis of KCCT scores and Scholastic Audits, students are not receiving instruction that insures student progress is sustained.

Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)
A. By June 2012, North Warren's total KCCT index will be at least 100.

Causes and Contributing Factors
-Inconsistency of curriculum taught
-Insufficient opportunities for higher order thinking

-Learning styles/multiple intelligences not adequately addressed



-Gaps in achievement between free/reduced students and non-free/reduced lunch students, male students and female students and disabled students and non-disabled students.

-Inconsistent use of research-based instructional strategies.


-Teachers have little time for effective collaborations among staff.

Objectives with Measures of Success
A1. By June 2012, gaps between students in all subcategories will be reduced by at least 5%.

A2. By June 2012, 100% of North Warren students in grades K, 2, 4, 6, as well as other students who are at risk, will have a Learning Style/Multiple Intelligences included in the Profile folder, which will be used to guide instruction.

A3. By June 2010, all teachers will consistently use research-based strategies as demonstrated by records.

A4. By June 2010, all teachers will meet regularly to collaborate on student/instructional issues as demonstrated by team minutes.

Strategies/Activities (Activity or Strategic Sequence of Activities to Achieve Objectives)

Objective
Label		Strategy/ActivityExpected Impact in Terms
of Progress and Success		Responsible
Person		Start
Date		End
Date		Est.
Costs		Fund
Source
A1.1 Targeted Team will identify and work with students having difficulty with school expectations through intervention plans. The curriculum accommodates the learning needs of all students while maintaining expectations for high academic performance. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $100 SBDM
A1.2 RtI will be implemented to address the individual needs of all students, including
Special Ed, ESL, ESS, African American, Free & Reduced, GAT, & Title I. Allotted time will be built into the schedule to address reading and math instruction and skill acquisition.		 The curriculum accommodates the learning needs of all students while maintaining expectations for high academic performance. Principal, ECC, Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $100 SBDM, Title I
A1.3 A system will be in place for evaluation & diagnosis of new students arriving at North Warren to ensure instructional needs are met based on multiple data collection. Classroom instruction will be influenced by data included in the student profile, enabling students to reach proficiency. Teachers, Support Staff August 2008 June 2012 $300 SBDM, Title I
A1.4 Analyze student work, address needs with specific strategies, and make adjustments as needed. More student work will reach proficient and distinguished levels. Principal, Teachers August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
A1.5 Teachers will use the Do What strategy when teaching how to write an open response answer with an emphasis on the students providing proof when appropriate. All assessment tasks require valid and appropriate demonstrations of what students should know and be able to do. Teachers, Principal August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
A1.6 Resource teachers will use frequent monitoring and assessment to monitor progress. All assessment tasks require valid and appropriate demonstrations of what students should know and be able to do. Resource Teachers August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A
A2.1 Teachers will monitor and maintain Student Profile Folder which will include learning style inventory, and other relevant data which will enable teachers to meet the needs of all students including Special Ed., ESL, ESS, African American, Free & Reduced, GAT, & Title 1 students. Classroom instruction will be driven by data included in the student profile, enabling students to reach proficiency. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $500 ESS, GAT, SBDM, & Title 1
A3.1 Implement Reading Mastery as a major component of reading instruction in grades P1-P4, including Special Ed./disability students K-6. Language for Learning will be implemented for students with language difficulties, including ESL students. Student achievement will increase due to more intense focus of phonics-based and language instruction. Principal, Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $20,000 Title 1, Textbook Funds, SBDM, Special Education
A3.2 Teachers will create and maintain the Target Display along with a rubric along and examples of levels 1, 2, 3, & 4 work (levels 1&2 created by the teacher). Quality student work and scoring rubrics are consistently displayed in classrooms and throughout the school and are used to guide student self-reflection. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $50 SBDM
A4.1 At-risk students will be monitored throughout the year by using GRADE, GMADE, AM, STAR, AR Thinklink. Reports will be turned in to the principal with at-risk students names highlighted. School leadership, in collaboration with the school council and other staff members, regularly analyzes student performance data and information from other sources and uses the results of that analysis to inform programmatic and academic decisions. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $100 SBDM & Title 1
A4.2 Teachers will participate in PLCs in order to implement new assessment standards and instructional strategies. Courses, units of study, and lessons are standards based and culturally responsive requiring students to focus guiding and essential questions. Teachers August 2008 June 2012 $200 SBDM
A4.3 PLC Leaders will develop a plan of action with timelines, activities, expected impact, and monitor growth throughout the school year. PLC will have a focus to guide their work and a means of monitoring progress. ECC August 2008 June 2012 0 N/A