Konawaena High School

School Academic Plan SY 2006-2007

Goal 1. Improve Student Achievement through Standards-Based Education

Strategic Actions

Performance Targets

Reduce 9^th grade retention by reducing class sizes, formalizing reading and math interventions.

School-wide HSA reading

44% proficient

Prepare for 06-07 Standards Based report card

School-wide HSA math

28% proficient

Raise level of academic Rigor in all classrooms.

Ninth grade retention reduced by 15%

81.9% of all freshmen will pass

12^th grade student graduation

92% will receive diploma

Targeted Intervention

Focus on rigor and relevance in classroom instruction with particular attention to 9^th grade transition and needs.

Rationale: Student performance data shows that student performance in reading and math are consistently not improving. There is significant progress in focusing on allowing students to use their minds well and focus on rigor.

Enabling Activities

Outcomes

a. Initial

b. Intermediate

Lead

Timeline

Cost

Resources

All ninth graders will be assigned to a common team of teachers (House).

· Establish house rosters

· Provide team and house training, appropriate materials to teachers.

· Provide common prep period for teams

· Assess success of program quarterly

a. 100% of freshman assigned to a House.

b. Freshmen retention rate will be reduced by 10%

Admin, Registrar, Curriculum Coordinator

July 2006

$420,000

WSF

6 teaching positions with prep.

Provide ninth grade reading teacher and program

· Identify students with reading needs using 8^th grade HSA results, STAR and Gates-McGinite assessments.

· Provide professional development for reading teacher.

· Identify school-wide reading strategies for teachers to implement.

a. 100% of students below proficiency identified and assigned to program

b. 10% of students will show an improvement in their reading scores.

Admin, English DH

July 2006

$70,000

Title I

Books for classroom library,

Assessment tools,

Technology

Professional Development on Standards implementation, grading and reporting

· Discuss and dialog grading practices and policies for school-wide consistency

· Overview of standards based report card

a. 100% of teachers will have a standards-based syllabus.

b. 100% of teachers will be inserviced on standards-based grading and report card requirements.

Lead Team, SRS

July 2006 ongoing

Faculty meeting time

Review pacing and alignment of curriculum with HCPS III with focus on increasing academic rigor in classrooms.

· Utilize faculty and department meetings to provide PD

· Curriculum coordinator to conduct classroom visitations to support implementation of newly acquired teaching strategies

· Administration and volunteer teachers to participate in classroom walkthroughs

a. 100% of teachers inserviced on Tony Wagner concepts (rigor, relevance, and relationships), Bloom’s taxonomy and essential learning plans.

b. Weekly classroom walkthroughs will show higher level thinking opportunities in 50% of the classrooms visited.

Admin/Curriculum Coordinator/SRS

Principal

August 2006-June 2007

$2,000

Title I, texts and PD materials

Provide mathematics support/remediation programs

Establish before and after school tutoring programs, consider feasibility of providing transportation.
Include math workshop course in school’s master schedule
Purchase and inservice of NOVA Net software
Purchase computers for classroom/lab

a. Math workshop and NOVA Net courses established.

b. 10% of identified students will show an increase in their math scores.

Admin, Curriculum Coordinator, Math Department

July 2006 ongoing

$93,000

WSF

Teaching Position, Computers, Supplementary Materials, Teacher training.

TOTALS/SUMMARY

Konawaena High School

School Academic Plan SY 2006-2007

Goal 2. Provide comprehensive support for all students

Strategic Actions

Performance Targets

Initiate the GO (character education) and school-wide anti-bullying programs

Increase average daily attendance

Average attendance for the SY will be 95%

Reduce the number of 9^th grade behavior referrals

SSIS data will show a 20% decrease in the number of 9^th grade behavior referrals submitted.

Develop an 8^th to 9^th grade transition program with feeder schools.

Increase student satisfaction with school

50% of students will report a positive learning environment on the SQS.

Targeted Intervention

Provide systems of instruction and support that promote a positive learning environment that supports student needs and school goals.

Rationale

Data has shown that almost one out of every three ninth graders do not earn the requisite credits to be classified as a sophomore. Research indicates that 9^th grade academic and social success has much to do with four-year high school success.

Enabling Activities

Outcomes

a. Initial

b. Intermediate

Lead

Timeline

Cost

Resources

Implementation of the GO character education program

Purchase program materials and inservice ninth grade teams.
Establish a professional development and implementation schedule with 9^th and 11^th grade teachers
Establish connection between GO program and school GLO expectations.
Conduct parent meeting, distribute DVD to each 9^th grade parent for home assistance

100% of ninth grade students and select 11^th grade classes will participate in the GO (character education) program.
Weekly character building lessons will show a 10% reduction in 9^th grade behavior referrals.

Admin, Ninth Grade Team, Counselors

July 2006 ongoing

$1,500

Planners, supplementary materials,

Establish transition program with feeder schools

Arrange feeder school visitation schedules with counselors and 8^th grade KMS teachers/admin
Arrange for students to meet with 9^th grade team of teachers prior to start of school
Continue freshman orientation day

Meeting schedule with feeder school established
100% of all incoming 9^th graders will have a four-year high school plan that is reviewed each semester with the appropriate grade level counselor.

Admin, Ninth Grade Team, Counselors, Student Activities Coordinator

July 2006 ongoing

$69,000

Stipends, 9^th grade counseling position, Supplementary materials,

Student tracking/identification system for all students.

Classroom teachers identify students who are in danger of failing and provide/recommend support.
Teachers provided professional development on CSSS process.
Counselors meet with identified students to set goals, discuss supports/alternatives.

a. All teachers will identify the supports available

b. 92% of seniors will complete the requisite number of credits for graduation

Counselors, Faculty

July 2006 ongoing

WSF

Meeting time,

Develop a plan to increase student attendance · Gather current attendance data · Identify reasons for low attendance. · Address student needs to increase attendance. · Teachers provide relevant and rigorous instruction through building positive relationships.	100% teachers are inserviced on implementing rigorous and relevant instructions through building positive relationships 95% of all students attend classes regularly	Admin, Teachers	June 2006 ongoing	District Resource, Tech resources
Increase student safety on campus · conduct a school-designed inventory to report student safety · Compile data · Identify areas of deficiency · Create a plan to address student safety needs. · Increase SSA by one position	a. 100% of teachers made aware of student-identified safety issues. b. Satisfactory responses on SQS will increase by 10%.	Admin, SSA	August 2006 on going	Committee Planning time
TOTALS/SUMMARY

Konawaena High School

School Academic Plan SY 2006-2007

Goal 3. Continuously improve performance and quality
Strategic Actions			Performance Targets
1. 2. 3.	Promote teacher retention and satisfaction Increase parent involvement Establish a centralized data system that focuses on student achievement and school improvement.		Positive parent responses on the SQS			Increase by 10%.
			Positive teacher responses on the SQS			Increase by 10%
			School-developed inventory			80% of new teachers hired will choose to remain.
Targeted Intervention Develop and sustain a professional culture that supports student and community education.			Rationale The school has had difficulty hiring and continuing certified teachers, especially in the area of math. To provide a comprehensive support system, parents must feel they are an integral part of the school and be given opportunities to support their child’s education.
Enabling Activities		Outcomes a. Initial b. Intermediate		Lead	Timeline		Cost	Resources
Develop a new teacher support program Workshops by district resource person scheduled Work with community to develop and welcome packet Assign department mentor		a. New teachers work with a department mentor on a monthly basis. b. 80% of new teachers will respond favorably on a developed survey.		Admin, Committee, PCNC	July 2006 ongoing				Meeting time, District personnel
Establish a parent teaching/learning center · Hire PCNC · PCNC to participate in state workshops · Explore establishing parent classes taught by teachers on how parents can assist with school work. · Initiate morning breakfast sessions for parents to meet and dialogue with school personnel on a variety of topics. · Survey of parent educational wants and needs, coordinate with appropriate community volunteers.		a. 100% of the immediate school community informed of PCNC and parent services offered. b. Monthly parent communication bulletins will be mailed home to all parents, parent courses syllabi. a. School-wide data is tracked consistently on a quarterly basis. b. Quarterly disaggregated results used by Lead Team for school improvement planning.		Admin, PCNC, PTSA	November 2005 ongoing		$25,000		PCNC position, technology, community volunteers, supplies
Begin a centralized data collection system · Open discussions with Lead Team and SCC on what data to collect. · Data program researched and selected ·				Admin, Lead Team, Tech Coordinator	January 2006 ongoing				Training on Excel

TOTALS/SUMMARY