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1 | Page Dropout Prevention Plan The Mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each child to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society. The Dropout Prevention Plan provides guidance as to how the faculty and staff will help accomplish our mission by ensuring our students are successful in their academic endeavors. Every Decision. What is Best for Children? Every Time. Gulfport School District Mr. Glen V. East, Superintendent Dr. Mike Tatum, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Lea Bellon, Director of Instructional Programs Mrs. Judy Riley, Dropout Prevention Specialist 2001 Pass Road • Gulfport, MS 39501
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Dropout Prevention
Plan
The Mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each child to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society. The Dropout Prevention Plan provides guidance as to how the faculty and staff will help accomplish our mission by ensuring our students are successful in their academic endeavors.
Every Decision. What is Best for Children?
Every Time.
Gulfport School District
Mr. Glen V. East, Superintendent Dr. Mike Tatum, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Lea Bellon, Director of Instructional Programs Mrs. Judy Riley, Dropout Prevention Specialist
2001 Pass Road • Gulfport, MS 39501
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Gulfport School District Dropout Prevention Plan
Table of Contents
Page Content
2 ……….…………………………….…………………………………………… Dropout Prevention Plan Signatures
5 ……………………………………………..………………… Verification of Board Presentation and Approval
6 ……………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………District Data
13 ……………………………………...………………………….…………………………Needs Assessment Outcomes
14 ……………………………………………….……………….……………………………..… Current District Initiatives
25 ………………………………………………………………………………….…………... Proposed District Initiatives
27 ………………………………………….…………………………..Appendix A: Current Initiatives - Districtwide
31 ……………………………………..……………….. Appendix A: Current Initiatives – PreK and Elementary
36 ………………………………………………………….…….. Appendix A: Current Initiatives – Middle School
40 …………………………..……………….………..…………….. Appendix A: Current Initiatives – High School
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Gulfport School District 2016-2017 Data
Graduation Rate: 88.7
School Data
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Number of Schools
7
2
1
Cumulative Enrollment
3241
1457
1492
Counselor I Student Ratio
1:463
1:315
1:298
. Student Demographic Data
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Number
Percentage
Number
Percentage
Number
Percentage
Female
1437
44
669
46
766
51
Male
1804
56
788
54
726
49
Asian
30
1
14
1
20
1
Black
1771
55
763
52
775
52
Hispanic
252
8
80
5
67
4
Native American
5
<1
2
<1
0
0
White
1077
33
581
40
628
42
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Staff Demographic Data (Teachers I Administrators)
Full-time Part-time New Hires (July-Sept)
Number
Percentage
Number
Percentage
Number
Percentage
Female
378 38.65
3 37.50 52 38.80
Male
111 11.34
1 12.50 16 11.94
Asian
3
<1
0
0
0 0
Black
80 8.17
2 25.00 12 8.95
Hispanic
7 <1
0 0 0 0
Native
American
0 0
0 0
0
0
White
399
40.79
2 25.00
54
40.29
Number of Students Who are Two or More Years Behind Grade Level by 9th Grade
58
Does your district currently offer a "Fast-track" Program for high school students?
Yes
Number of Students with 5 or More Unexcused Absences
2179
Number of Students with 12 or More Unexcused Absences
802
Number of Discipline Referrals (Unduplicated)
2518
Number of Student Receiving Free/Reduced Meals (2016-2017 school year)
4302 Free – 4084 Reduced - 218
Additional information: 68% of Gulfport students were on free/reduced lunch for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Gulfport School District
ELA MAAP 2016-2017 Elementary Schools
Grade 3 English Language Arts
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5 Level 4 & 5
Bayou View Elementary School 0.9% 2.7% 8.9% 51.8% 35.7% 112 96.4% 87.5%
Anniston Avenue Elementary School 2.6% 13.2% 24.6% 45.6% 14.0% 114 84.2% 59.6%
Gulfport School District 4.1% 17.8% 30.2% 35.9% 12.1% 613 78.1% 48.0%
Pass Road Elementary School 4.4% 8.9% 44.4% 35.6% 6.7% 90 86.7% 42.2%
West Elementary School 1.2% 23.8% 40.5% 31.0% 3.6% 84 75.0% 34.5%
Twenty Eighth St Elem 5.7% 25.7% 37.1% 28.6% 2.9% 70 68.6% 31.4%
Gaston Point Elementary School 9.7% 21.0% 38.7% 25.8% 4.8% 62 69.4% 30.6%
Central Elem 7.4% 39.5% 28.4% 19.8% 4.9% 81 53.1% 24.7%
Grade 4 English Language Arts
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5 Level 4 & 5
Bayou View Elementary School 0.0% 6.0% 20.0% 55.0% 19.0% 100 94.0% 74.0%
West Elementary School 2.0% 18.4% 32.7% 34.7% 12.2% 49 79.6% 46.9%
Gulfport School District 3.8% 21.7% 33.1% 33.3% 8.0% 498 74.5% 41.4%
Gaston Point Elementary School 3.7% 22.2% 37.0% 29.6% 7.4% 27 74.1% 37.0%
Pass Road Elementary School 9.1% 16.7% 37.9% 31.8% 4.5% 66 74.2% 36.4%
Twenty Eighth St Elem 1.4% 34.8% 29.0% 33.3% 1.4% 69 63.8% 34.8%
Anniston Avenue Elementary School 7.8% 27.8% 31.3% 26.1% 7.0% 115 64.3% 33.0%
Central Elem 1.4% 27.8% 52.8% 16.7% 1.4% 72 70.8% 18.1%
Grade 5 English Language Arts
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5 Level 4 & 5
Bayou View Elementary School 0.0% 2.0% 15.0% 37.0% 46.0% 100 98.0% 83.0%
West Elementary School 1.9% 13.2% 34.0% 43.4% 7.5% 53 84.9% 50.9%
Pass Road Elementary School 3.8% 17.0% 32.1% 37.7% 9.4% 53 79.2% 47.2%
Gulfport School District 5.5% 14.7% 33.0% 31.7% 15.1% 476 79.8% 46.8%
Anniston Avenue Elementary School 8.0% 10.0% 36.0% 37.0% 9.0% 100 82.0% 46.0%
Central Elem 7.9% 17.5% 46.0% 25.4% 3.2% 63 74.6% 28.6%
Gaston Point Elementary School 6.1% 21.2% 45.5% 21.2% 6.1% 33 72.7% 27.3%
Twenty Eighth St Elem 10.8% 32.4% 36.5% 14.9% 5.4% 74 56.8% 20.3%
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Gulfport School District ELA MAAP 2016-2017 Middle and High Schools
Grade 6 English Language Arts
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5 Level 4 & 5
Bayou View Middle School 9.4% 9.8% 27.3% 25.8% 27.7% 256 80.9% 53.5%
Gulfport School District 11.4% 17.3% 29.1% 22.4% 19.7% 446 71.3% 42.2%
Gulfport Central Middle School 14.2% 27.4% 31.6% 17.9% 8.9% 190 58.4% 26.8%
Grade 7 English Language Arts
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5 Level 4 & 5
Bayou View Middle School 6.8% 16.2% 29.5% 26.9% 20.5% 308 76.9% 47.4%
Gulfport School District 6.4% 22.3% 33.9% 22.3% 15.1% 516 71.3% 37.4%
Gulfport Central Middle School 5.8% 31.3% 40.4% 15.4% 7.2% 208 63.0% 22.6%
Grade 8 English Language Arts
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5 Level 4 & 5
Bayou View Middle School 9.1% 8.3% 27.2% 35.5% 20.0% 265 82.6% 55.5%
Gulfport School District 12.0% 9.4% 32.2% 31.8% 14.6% 466 78.5% 46.4%
Gulfport Central Middle School 15.9% 10.9% 38.8% 26.9% 7.5% 201 73.1% 34.3%
English II
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5 Level 4 & 5
Gulfport High School 4.9% 10.4% 28.4% 39.1% 17.2% 384 84.6% 56.3%
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Gulfport School District MATH MAAP 2016-2017 Elementary Schools
Grade 3 Mathematics
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5
Level 4
& 5
Bayou View Elementary School 0.0% 2.7% 9.8% 39.3% 48.2% 112 97.3% 87.5%
Anniston Avenue Elementary School 4.4% 6.1% 16.7% 43.9% 28.9% 114 89.5% 72.8%
Pass Road Elementary School 4.4% 5.6% 28.9% 46.7% 14.4% 90 90.0% 61.1%
Gulfport School District 3.8% 13.1% 25.3% 38.2% 19.7% 613 83.2% 57.9%
West Elementary School 0.0% 11.9% 32.1% 46.4% 9.5% 84 88.1% 56.0%
Gaston Point Elementary School 8.1% 12.9% 35.5% 27.4% 16.1% 62 79.0% 43.5%
Central Elem 7.4% 30.9% 30.9% 28.4% 2.5% 81 61.7% 30.9%
Twenty Eighth St Elem 4.3% 31.4% 35.7% 27.1% 1.4% 70 64.3% 28.6%
Grade 4 Mathematics
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5
Level 4
& 5
Bayou View Elementary School 0.0% 5.0% 19.0% 36.0% 40.0% 100 95.0% 76.0%
West Elementary School 2.0% 4.1% 24.5% 38.8% 30.6% 49 93.9% 69.4%
Pass Road Elementary School 9.1% 9.1% 16.7% 39.4% 25.8% 66 81.8% 65.2%
Gaston Point Elementary School 3.6% 10.7% 28.6% 35.7% 21.4% 28 85.7% 57.1%
Gulfport School District 6.4% 15.4% 26.8% 30.2% 21.2% 500 78.2% 51.4%
Anniston Avenue Elementary School 11.2% 12.1% 32.8% 25.9% 18.1% 116 76.7% 44.0%
Twenty Eighth St Elem 7.2% 26.1% 30.4% 29.0% 7.2% 69 66.7% 36.2%
Central Elem 8.3% 40.3% 34.7% 13.9% 2.8% 72 51.4% 16.7%
Grade 5 Mathematics
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5
Level 4
& 5
Bayou View Elementary School 0.0% 3.0% 16.0% 35.0% 46.0% 100 97.0% 81.0%
Anniston Avenue Elementary School 7.0% 9.0% 18.0% 27.0% 39.0% 100 84.0% 66.0%
West Elementary School 3.8% 15.1% 24.5% 39.6% 17.0% 53 81.1% 56.6%
Gulfport School District 5.2% 13.6% 26.8% 30.2% 24.1% 477 81.1% 54.3%
Pass Road Elementary School 9.4% 17.0% 20.8% 39.6% 13.2% 53 73.6% 52.8%
Gaston Point Elementary School 2.9% 23.5% 35.3% 32.4% 5.9% 34 73.5% 38.2%
Twenty Eighth St Elem 8.1% 17.6% 41.9% 25.7% 6.8% 74 74.3% 32.4%
Central Elem 6.3% 23.8% 42.9% 15.9% 11.1% 63 69.8% 27.0%
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Gulfport School District MATH MAAP 2016-2017 Middle and High Schools
Grade 6 Mathematics
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5
Level 4
& 5
Bayou View Middle School 4.3% 14.1% 27.7% 31.3% 22.7% 256 81.6% 53.9%
Gulfport School District 3.8% 19.1% 34.5% 27.8% 14.8% 446 77.1% 42.6%
Gulfport Central Middle School 3.2% 25.8% 43.7% 23.2% 4.2% 190 71.1% 27.4%
Grade 7 Mathematics
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5
Level 4
& 5
Bayou View Middle School 4.2% 12.0% 16.2% 37.7% 29.9% 308 83.8% 67.5%
Gulfport School District 4.1% 16.1% 24.0% 34.9% 20.9% 516 79.8% 55.8%
Gulfport Central Middle School 3.8% 22.1% 35.6% 30.8% 7.7% 208 74.0% 38.5%
Grade 8 Mathematics
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5
Level 4
& 5
Bayou View Middle School 5.3% 15.2% 23.6% 27.8% 28.1% 263 79.5% 55.9%
Gulfport School District 7.6% 18.1% 30.0% 25.9% 18.4% 463 74.3% 44.3%
Gulfport Central Middle School 10.5% 22.0% 38.5% 23.5% 5.5% 200 67.5% 29.0%
Algebra I
District/School
Level 1
(PCT)
Level 2
(PCT)
Level 3
(PCT)
Level 4
(PCT)
Level 5
(PCT) Test-Takers Level 3-5
Level 4
& 5
Gulfport High School 1.3% 11.1% 35.3% 39.7% 12.6% 388 87.6% 52.3%
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Gulfport High School 2016-2017 Juniors ACT: Summary Report
(339 JUNIORS)
SCORE RANGES ENGLISH MATHEMATICS READING SCIENCE COMPOSITE
# % # % # % # % # %
33-36 15 4% 2 1% 8 2% 12 4% 6 2%
28-32 37 11% 26 8% 47 14% 20 6% 29 9%
24-27 73 22% 30 9% 39 12% 66 19% 59 17%
20-23 74 22% 68 20% 84 25% 100 29% 94
28%
16-19 60 18% 129 38% 78 23% 80
24% 89 26%
13-15 51 15% 54 16% 61 18% 48 14% 55 16%
00-12 29 9% 3 1% 22 6% 13 4% 7 2%
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Gulfport school District Needs Assessment Outcomes
Needs Assessment Areas Descriptions
Target Group Identified
Middle school potential dropouts (male, overage, failing high stakes test scores, failing grades)
Students that are 2 or more years behind grade level by ninth grade
Data Collection Methods Used
Meeting with students and parents to determine the main reason for their overage placement
Surveys: student, staff, parent, community
Review of test scores: MAAP, ACT, SATP2, MST2, ACTAspire, Diagnostic Tests
MSIS Data - Dropout demographics, absenteeism, discipline
Prioritized List of Needs
To develop a safety net program that will give the overage middle school students an opportunity to become successful in school and to assist the students with the opportunity to complete school
To refine and enhance the track for graduation opportunities for high school students
Short Term Goals
100% of middle school transition students will remain in school, passing eighth grade classes
To increase the graduation rate to 90% or higher
Decrease absenteeism in K-12 classrooms
Long Term Goals 80% of targeted middle school students will obtain a diploma or GED with their 4 year cohort
Raise the GHS graduation rate for black males by 5% within 4 years
Recommendations for future needs assessments
Continue current assessments and increase interviews with overaged middle school students and their parents
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Gulfport School District Current District Initiatives
15 Dropout Prevention Strategies
School / Grade Level
District-wide Pre-Kindergarten Elementary School Middle School High School
Systemic Renewal
GSD Progress Monitoring System Essential Pieces Design Teams Administrative Nuts and Bolts Title III: EL Small Group and Individualized Instruction (ALL)
EPDST: Early Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program Pre-K class of 15-20 students (CE)
EPDST: Early Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program Introduction to Fine Arts
Intermediate Fine Arts Robotics (GCMS)
Academic Institutes Advanced Fine Arts Development Separate 9th Grade School
School-Community
Collaboration
Title I: Parent-Community Surveys School Resource Officers Total Health Clinics Career Speakers Junior Auxiliary School Based Clinics
Career Day (ALL) Partnership with local businness to provide student rewards/incentives (AAE, BVE,GPE,PRE,WE,TSE) Kiwanis - Teriffic Kids (ALL) Partnership with GHS Key Club(BVE) Student of the Month (CE)
Part-time School based Mental Health Therapist (GCMS) Monthly No Discipline Field Day (GCMS) Yacht Club Field Trip (GCMS) 9-Week Meeting with the Principal (GCMS) McDonald’s Student of the Quarter (BVMS)
School Based Mental Health Therapists FAFSA Workshops Team Fusion Robotics Partnership with MGCCC Academic Institute Advisory Board Renaissance Cards
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GHS Teacher Academy Student Interns (AAE, BVE, PRE) Boy Scouts (AAE,BVE,CE,PRE,TSE) Girl Scouts (AAE,BVE,CE,PRE,TSE,WE) Lynn Meadows Discovery Center (BVE,CE,PRE,WE) Junior Auxiliary (ALL) Career Speakers (ALL) Collaboration with USM/ Practicum Students (AAE,BVE, WE, PRE,TSE,CE) Gulf Coast Mental Health – Site Based Counselor (PRE,GPE,WE,TSE,CE) Military Family Leave Counseling (TSE,BVE,AAE) Volunteer Groups: Nourishing Place (GPE,PRE,TSE) Magnolia Grove CC (CE) Safety City, MS Power (AAE, TSE, BVE, CE, PRE)
PRIDE Card for Behavior (BVMS, GCMS) Big Orange Card for Honor Roll (BVMS) Junior Auxiliary (GCMS)
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Science Day (PRE) School-based Counselor (ALL) Political Day (PRE) Mobile Dentist (WE,GPE) Career on Wheels (PRE)
Safe Learning Environments
Code of Conduct School Safety Inspection Monthly Firedrill Severe Weather Drills School Counselors School Resource Officers
Character Ed (BVE,TSE,PRE) Bus Safety Education (ALL) Bullying Prevention (ALL) Project Wisdom (BVE) Sea Kings Club (PRE) In School Suspension/Detention Monitor (CE,GPE, PRE,BVE) Red Ribbon Week School wide Drug Awareness Activities (ALL)
Video Surveillance (Both) PRIDE Surveys (Both)
Video Surveillance PRIDE Surveys Full-time Behavior Interventionist/Social Worker Renaissance Program Safety Drills
Family Engagement
Title I: Parent-Community Surveys Parent Advisory Committee
Kindergarten Round-Up ALL) P.T.A./Family Nights (ALL) Open House (ALL)
Open House (BOTH) Middle School Orientation (BOTH) P.T.A./Family Nights (BOTH)
Open Door Policy Open House High School Orientation Parent Newsletters
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Parent Communication Center School Websites One-Call Communication System
Kindergarten-5th grade Awards (ALL) Family Nights (AAE, GPE,TSE,CE) Book Fairs (ALL) Bayou Night-Parent Ed (BVE) Weekly Newsletter (ALL) Teacher Newsletter (ALL) Parent Calendar (GPE,TSE,PRE) Parent Breakfasts (AAE, WE) Fall and/or Spring Festival (GPE,TSE, BE,PRE) Intake Family Conference (TLC) Parent Liaison/Parent Center(PRE) Home Sytle Learning PTA Nights (TSE) Black History Program (ALL) Multi-Cultural Program (CE)
Biweekly Newsletter (GCMS) Weekly Newsletter (BVMS) Awards Day (BOTH) Intake Family Conference (TLC) Open-Door Policy (BOTH)
Parent Forum Parent Workshops Senior Awards Night Intake Family Conference (TLC )
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Hispanic Heritage Day (PRE) Grandparent Luncheon (AAE, GPE,WE,TSE,BVE) Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast (PRE) Veteran’s Day Music Program (AAE) Reading Celebrations (AAE,TSE,BVE) Family Science Night (BVE) Harvest Dance (PRE)
Early Childhood Education
Community Education Program
Speech Services for Area HeadStart and Daycare Programs
Kindergarten Round-up (ALL) Kindergarten teachers visit local Headstarts (AAE, CE,TSE, BVE) Headstart students & teachers visit school (CE,PRE,GPE,TSE, BVE) Kindergarten Camp (ALL) Early Childhood Screening (AAE,GPE,BVE,PRE)
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Early Literacy Development
Project Read Write From the Beginning/Thinking Maps AR (Reading) Star Reading Title III: EL Small Group and Individualized Instruction
Renaissance Star Early Literacy Assessment
Renaissance Early Star Assessment (ALL) B.O.O.S.T. (All) Literacy through Drama/Art (AAE,WE) Project Read (ALL) Dyslexia Screener (ALL) Imagine Learning (ALL)
Mentoring / Tutoring
Gpt. Police Dept. - School Resource Officer
Admiral Anchors (TSE) After School Tutoring (ALL) Volunteer Groups: Americorps, Nourishing Place (PRE, TSE) Morning Star (PRE) Magnolia Grove CC(CE) Junior Auxiliary (ALL) WJZD (PRE) United Way (GPE) Boy Scouts/(AAE,BVE, CE,PRE,TSE) Girl Scouts (AAE,BVE,CE,TSE,PRE,WE)
Extendend Day Tutorial: Power Hour, and GAP Classes Mandantory After School Tutorial(GCMS)
After-School Tutoring OdysseyWare After School Program Transportation Provided
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Principal/Asst Prin. Mentors in BOOST Daily (BVE) Naval Construction Mentors (WE) GHS Interns (AAE, BVE,PRE) Morning Computer Time (WE) Student Council Peer Tutoring (PRE)
Service-Learning
March of Dimes (ALL) Student Anchors (TSE) Student Council (BVE,CE,PRE,TSE) St. Jude’s Fundraiser (BVE,PRE) Cancer Awareness Walk(BVE) Charity Donations (AAE,TSE) Jump Rope for Heart(AAE, BVE,CE) Angel Tree (PRE) Salvation Army Clothing Drive (BVE)
Student Council (Both) NJHS (Both) Builder's Club (Both) Robotics Club (GCMS) National Junior Beta Club
Key Club Interact Club Student Council Beta Club Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society DECA HOSA
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Donations for Harrison Ct Children's Shelter (PRE) Blue Jeans for Homeless Shelter (BVE) Can Tabs for Ronald McDonald House (BVE) Can Food Drive for Nourshing Place (PRE,BVE,CE) Souper Bowl of Caring - Food Drive (WE) Thanksgiving Baskets (BVE,PRE) Pink Out American Cancer Society (BVE) Socktober (BVE)
Alternative Schooling
The Learning Center 5-12
Safety Net Class Grade 6- 8 for both Middle Schools
Credit Recovery- OdysseyWare Small Group Remedial
After-School Opportunities
After Care Learning Centers (AAE,BVE,CE,TSE,PRE,WE) Tiger Time Tutoring (AAE) EL Tutoring (AAE,PRE)
Extendend Day Tutorial: Power Hour and GAP Classes (Both) Builder's Club (BVMS)
After-School Tutorial Program OdysseyWare After School Program Transportation Provided Athletics
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Robotics (AAE, GPE,TSE,PRE) Choir (TSE,PRE) Sea Stars (BVE) Sea Kings Club (PRE)
After School Tutorial Program if Needed (GCMS) After-school Athletics (Both)
Robotics ROTC Training Drill Team
Professional Development
MDE Framework Training & College and Career Readiness Training (ALL) Essential Pieces Vertical Alignment meetings (ALL) Grade Level Meetings (ALL) Teacher Empowering Teachers (TET) TST: Tier III Training Focused Faculty Meetings Based on School Needs Individualized Professional Development Novice Teacher Learning Community
Reach MS - PBIS (TSE) Ruby Payne (TSE)
Departmental Meetings (Both) Team Meetings (Both)
Departmental Meetings Staff Meetings Inquiry Based Learning Questioning Strategies
Active Learning
WOW: Student Engagement
Reading Fair (ALL) Science Fair (ALL)
Reading Fair (Both)
Project Based Learning
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Spelling Bee (ALL) Learning Zone (BVE) Students on Morning/Afternoon Announcements(ALL) Life Skills - Community Readiness Kitchen/Cooking(BVE, WE) Art/Music (ALL) Choir (TSE,PRE) Robotics Competition Team (ALL) Goal Setting (AAE,GPE,TSE, PRE) Peer Tutoring (AAE,PRE)
Science Fair (Both) Robotics Competition (BVMS)
Job Shadowing Credit Recovery OdysseyWare Small Group Remedial Reading/Math Admiral Galley & Green Team BCT Express
Educational Technology
Promethean: ACTIVClassrooms Computer Labs iReady STMath Parent Command Center
Compass Learning System (AAE,BVE,CE,PRE,WE) Mobile Computer Lab (TSE,CE, PRE) Game Room (PRE) iReady and STMath (ALL) STAR Reading (ALL)
Reading Lab (GCMS) In school Math and Language Tutoring (BVMS)
OdysseyWare Computer Labs
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Accelerated Reading(TSE) My Reading Coach (PRE,GPE,TSE) Follet - Destiny(ALL)
Individualized Instruction
Differentiated Instruction TST: Tiered Intervention I.E.P’s- Individual Education Plans (Special ED) iReady STMath
Invidiualized Reading Plans (ALL) B.O.O.S.T. Remedial Reading (ALL) Gifted Class(ALL) LEXIA (CE) Remediation Fridays (GPE)
Math and Language Labs 6th (Both)
After-School Tutorial Program OdysseyWare After School Program
Career and Technical Education
(CTE)
Computer Labs
Career Day/Night (ALL) Robotics Competition Team (ALL) Quest Presentations (AAE,BVE,TSE, CE, PRE) Quest Quiz Bowl (ALL) Wax Museum (BVE) Flea Market (AAE)
ICT 1 (Both) ICT 2 (Both) STEM (Both)
Career Speakers Academic Institutes Automechanics Business Education Health Occupations Robotics Teacher Academy Building Trades
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Gulfport School District Proposed District Initiatives
Proposed Initiative
Grade Level Addressed
Purpose or Goal Who is involved? Proposed Cost Timeline for
Implementation
Dropout Prevention
Strategy Addressed
Evaluation of Effectiveness
Pre-School Classrooms
Pre-K To increase student readiness skills for entry to Kindergarten
Administrators Teachers Community Students
Undetermined at this time / Research phase
2018-2019 Early Childhood Education Early Literacy Development School-Community Collaboration
MKAS Diagnostic Assessments
Closing the Achievement Gap in Grades 6th-8th
6th - 8th To increase student achievement
Administrators Teachers Community Students Counselors
$0.00 Ongoing Active Learning Individualized Instruction Professional Development
Diagnostic Assessments (iReady) Statewide Assessments
Increase Student Attendance Rate
K - 12th To decrease the number of absences from school in order to improve student acheivement
Administrators Teachers Community Students Counselors
$0.00 Ongoing Active Learning Individualized Instruction
Absentee Reports ADA Statewide Assessments
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Current Initiatives: District-wide
SYSTEMIC RENEWAL
GSD Progress Monitoring: Formative and summative assessments are administered frequently and the data is
used by teachers and administrators to redesign practice and instruction to fit the needs of the individual
students.
Essential Pieces: Essential Pieces is staff development for all teachers in the GSD delivered in a conference
format. Teachers and staff may choose programs of interest for morning and afternoon sessions.
Administrative Nuts & Bolts: In July of each year the entire administrative staff and principals from each school
meet for professional development.
Design Teams: Design teams are school level teams under the direction of the principal that leads in creating
engagement focused schools. They operate as a learning community and a resource of support to all teachers
about a focus on engagement.
Title III: EL Small Group and Individualized Instruction: For one hour during the school day, a teacher works with
ELL students to assist them in becoming acquainted with English language. This teacher also acts as a liaison
while students familiarize themselves with a new language and academic requirements.
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Parent-Community Surveys: Annually parents and community members provided feedback about the schools’
programs, safety, and general functioning via survey. The information is collected and analyzed to assist the
principal and district in the development of Title I school- wide plans which detail such plans as school reform
initiatives, timely assistance to students, professional development, and highly-qualified teachers and teacher
assistants.
School Resource Officers: Every school has access to a police officer supplied by the Gulfport Police Department.
School Based Clinic: Schools have a site-based clinic staffed by nurses. (The Learning Center shares the nurses in
the district.)
Career Speakers: All GSD schools have career speakers who visit the schools at various times during the school
year.
Total Health Clinics: Medical clinics are available for staff and family members.
SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Code of Conduct: A code of Conduct is printed in handbooks for every school. Parents and students have access
to these rules.
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School Safety Inspection Checklist: Weekly/Monthly site visits are conducted by the maintenance department to
ensure that each site maintains a clean and safe learning environment. The principal receives a written report
detailing findings, concerns, and accolades.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Parent-Community Surveys: (See Above)
Parent Advisory Committee: The superintendent facilitates a monthly parent advisory committee meeting. This
venue gives parents from each school an opportunity to converse with the superintendent about issues that are
important to them, their children, and the schools. Occasionally, the committee will also function as a parent
advisory board for federal programs to ensure that beneficial use of Title I parenting funds.
Parent Communication Center – The PCC is a web-based center that provides parents real-time access to their
child’s attendance, grades, and discipline.
School Websites: Every school in the GSD has a website. Information for students and parents is updated
regularly.
One-Call – Emergency and informative calling/messaging system used by district administrators to notify and
remind parents of upcoming school-district events. Parents may be notified in English or Spanish as well as via
email and text messaging. The system may also be used to notify parents of school closings due to inclement
weather and to survey parents regarding a myriad of topics.
EARLY LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Project Read: Project Read is a multi-sensory instruction is designed to reach every avenue to the brain and to
address every child’s learning style (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic). Teachers use similar techniques such as
look-listen-point and structured routines to make learning fun and engaging for students.
Write From the Beginning/Thinking Maps: Developmental thinking and writing programs are established for
students in Kindergarten - twelfth grades. The focus of the program is on early training in those criterion that
are necessary for successful writing achievement beyond the primary years. Teachers within a school develop a
common targeted focus and shared accountability for school-wide writing performance. The purpose for
implementing the program is to give both students and teachers the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for
age-appropriate writing instruction and achievement.
Title III EL (See Above)
MENTORING/TUTORING
Gulfport Police Department
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After School Opportunities
Title I/District: Community Based After-School Tutorial Program: Area churches in partnership with the district,
provide elementary students in grades 1st – 5th with personalized tutorial services two days per week.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essential Pieces (See Above)
TET Meeting (Teachers Empowering Teachers) Connections: Quarterly meetings by department or grade level to
explore areas of concern, to develop new strategies and to receive training as needed.
TST: Tier III Training: Teacher support teams receive training on the Tier III process.
Individualized Professional Development: Curriculum Specialists provide teachers with customized professional
development sessions based on need and by request of the principal or teacher in the areas of reading-language
arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Novice Teacher Learning Community: Novice teachers are provided with a mentor for the first three years of
their career. Specialized professional development aimed at the needs of first year teachers is provided during
year one of the program. Novice teachers also are given opportunities to visit master teachers in the field to
gather ideas for their classes. Follow-up sessions allow each novice to ask questions and deepen their
understanding of the profession.
Vertical Alignment meetings: Teachers have an opportunity to discuss the needs of each grade and how the
students’ yearly academic progress should build on previou grades.
Grade Level Meetings
ACTIVE LEARNING
WOW: Working On the Work is a systematic approach to teaching based on designing engaging lessons.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Promethean: ACTIV Classrooms: In an ACTIV Classroom, the ACTIV boards, interactive whiteboards, are a
revolutionary way to share information on a PC with pupils in the classroom. By connecting any Window-based
PC and data projector, an interactive whiteboard provides a powerful information and presentation tool,
enabling a teacher to share information with students quickly and easily while keeping the students engaged in
and focused on the content resulting in greater retention of the information.
Computer Labs: Each school has multiple computer and/or laptop labs available. Software is available for
remediation and exploration (i.e. careers). Internet access connects students with an expanded variety of
information through the use of these labs.
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Parent command Center – A web-based command center that allows parents to review student progress in the
areas of academics and discipline – Parents who enter the password protected secure system are allowed to
monitor their children’s daily grades in the grade book area as well as monitor progress toward graduation via
the online transcripts. Also helpful testing tips and homework assistance is provided to parents via the site as
well as on the district’s parent center web-page.
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
Differentiated Instruction: DI is a student centered classroom instruction method. The teacher acts a
coach/mentor and gives the student as much responsibility for their learning as they can handle. This method is
rooted in assessment and makes blended use of whole class, small group and individual instruction.
TST: Tiered Intervention: Tier I – Quality classroom instruction based on MS Curriculum Frameworks. Tier II –
Focused supplemental instruction. Tier III – Instructional interventions specifically designed to meet the
individual needs of students. The teacher Support Team at every school is the problem solving unit that
responsible for interventions developed at Tier III.
I.E.P – Individualized Education Plans: This is a document created for individual students who receive special
education services. It outlines academic and /or behavior goals and services and accommodations that will be
made available for the child. The IEP is developed by the special education teacher, regular education teacher,
and parent during an official meeting.
iReady Reading and Math: Individualized Computer Based Instruction and Assessment. i-Ready Diagnostic helps
teachers understand the root causes behind student challenges. It automatically provides individualized online
and teacher-led instruction targeted to each student’s unique needs. In addition, easy-to-read reports provide
teachers with a detailed action plan for individual and group instruction and the tools to deliver that instruction
in any style learning environment.
STMath: ST Math is game-based instructional software for K-12 and is designed to boost math comprehension
and proficiency through visual learning. ST Math incorporates the latest research in learning and the brain and
promotes mastery-based learning and mathematical understanding. The ST Math software games use
interactive, graphically-rich animations that visually represent mathematical concepts to improve conceptual
understanding and problem-solving skills.
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Current Initiatives: PRE-K & Elementary
SYSTEMIC RENEWAL
EPDST: Early Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program
Physicals performed by school nurse and paid for by Medicaid. (Pre-K also)
Introduction to Fine Arts: Teaching Art and Music as separate activity classes
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Career Day: Businesses set up booths at school and speak about their profession
Partnership with local businness: to provide student rewards/incentives
Domino’s Pizza donates pizzas for monthly Citizens of the Month
Terrific Kid: The guidance counselor and the Kiwanis Club celebrate with a terrific kid from each classroom.
Partnership with GHS Key Club
The students from GHS visits with our students, especially the 4th and 5th graders, throughout the year to
promote continued academic success and leadership skills. They assist with tutoring and Field Day
GHS Teacher Academy students work with students as part of their student internship.(AAE,, PRE)
Boy Scouts (AAE, CE, BVE,PRE,): Boy Scouts use school facilities for meetings.
Girl Scouts (ALL) Girl Scouts use school facilities for meetings.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center (AAE, BVE,CE,PRE,WE): Lynn Meadows staff provides a variety of art activities
for our K-5 students. They also provide scholarships for needy students to attend summer camps at the
museum.
Career Speakers (TLC): Community speakers are invited to speak to students about their careers.
Collaboration with USM Practicum Students ( AAE, BVE, PRE,WE): Student teachers work with our mentor
teachers during their practicums
Junior Auxilliary (ALL): Junior Auxilliary is a women’s service organization whose philantropic work for children
includes helping with clothing needs and glasses.
Gulf Coast Mental Health – Site Based Counselor (PRE,GPE, TSE,WE)
Pop-Up Art Show: AAE participated in a pop-up art show in collaboration with our local Rouses Market. Student
artwork was displayed throughout the produce section, the GHS Culinary Arts team presented cooking tutorials
for shoppers, and Rouses had a nutritionist on-site to present shoppers with healthy eating and shopping tips.
SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Bus Safety Education (AAE,BVE,CE)
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Bullying Prevention (ALL): Bullying Prevention is handled through classroom presentations and small groups
done by the counselor.
Project Wisdom: During our daily morning announcements, we read a lesson on making wise choices. We
conclude each day's announcements by saying, "With something to think about, this is Mrs. Wilks (or Mr. Allen),
reminding you that the choices you make today shape your world tomorrow. “The choice is yours."
In School Suspension/Detention (AAE,CE, GPE, PRE)
Drug awareness activities – Red Ribbon Week Activities (CE,PRE)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Kindergarten Round-Up (ALL): Parents bring upcoming kindergarteners to registration. Students are screened
while parents register.
Open House (ALL)
P.T.A./Family Nights (ALL)
Kindergarten - 5th grade Awards (ALL)
Book Fairs (ALL)
Weekly Newsletter (ALL) Informative weekly newsletter- purpose: to keep parents updated on the happenings
at the schools
Fall and/or Spring Festival- Family festival with fun activities for all. (BVE)
Intake Family Conference (TLC)
Black History Program (ALL)
Grandparent Luncheon (AAE, GP,PRE,WE)
Reading Celebrations (BVE): Parents support students by helping them complete specific reading requirements
every 9 weeks. Students who meet the requirements are invited to the celebrations.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Speech Services: Speech therapists from the Gulfport Schools offer speech assessments to Head Start and area
Daycare facilities. (Pre-K)
Kindergarten Round-up – (ALL)(See Above)
Kindergarten teachers visit local headstarts (AAE, CE,TSE): Teachers have an opportunity to visit with
prospective students and determine their academic level coming into kindergarten.
Headstart students & teachers visit school (CE,PRE,GPE): The headstart teachers have an opportunity to better
understand what students need to know upon entering kindergarten.
Early childhood screening(GPE): Early detection for health, mental, and physical problems.
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EARLY LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Renaissance Early Star Assessment
Building on Our Skills Together (B.O.O.S.T.): A tutorial program that is designed to address individual students’
needs in the area of reading-language arts and mathematics. Students work with community members or
mentors to improve their learning deficiencies. Also, students work with certified interventionists each day as a
follow-up to classroom instruction.
Literacy through Drama/Art(AAE,WE)
MENTORING /TUTORING
Admiral Anchors – Interns: GHS students who tutor/mentor students
After School Tutoring (ALL)
Volunteer Groups
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts (See Above)
BOOST (See Above)
Mentors (BVE): Principal and Asst Principal mentnor in BOOST 30 minutes each day.
SERVICE-LEARNING
Student Council (PRE, BVE, CE)
Admiral Anchors (See Above)
Jump Rope for Heart(AAE, BVE, PRE)
Angel Tree (PRE)
Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon (BVE)
National Junior Beta Club(GPE)
Souper Bowl of Caring - Food Drive(WE)
Food Drive Thanksgiving Baskets (PRE)
AFTER-SCHOOL OPPURTUNITIES
After-Care Learning Centers (All)
Robotics teams meet after school.
After-school tutoring
Choir
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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ReachMS-PBIS
ACTIVE LEARNING
Reading Fair (ALL)
Science Fair (ALL)
Learning Zone (BVE): This is a working kitchen where science experiments are performed and classes bake, or
cook, following lessons on measurement (application). It also contains a miniature Winn-Dixie store where
students can shop, purchase, and serve customers in order to reinforce math estimation, budgeting, and making
change. There is also a BancorpSouth bank where our students have actual savings accounts and deposit money
into them each month.
Students on Morning/Afternoon Announcements (ALL)
Life Skills - Kitchen/Cooking (BVE, WE): Students cook, shop, bank in our Learning Zone
Art andMusic
Robotics Competition Team (AAE,BVE,GPE,PRE,TSE,WE)
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
STAR Reading: Reading assessment taken by the student on the computer to determine proficiency level.
My Reading Coach – (PRE): MRC is a reading program that focuses on phonemic awareness, fluency,
comprehension, and grammar. The program uses a trained speech pathologist and special education teacher to
teach the students.
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
I.R.Ps- Invidiualized Reading Plans
B.O.O.S.T. Remedial Reading (ALL) See Above
Gifted Class(ALL): Pull out program for students tested and identified as Talented and Gifted
LEXIA: Research and web based reading program. Used for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions (CE)
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Career Day (All): Professionals from our community shared their careers with the students giving them a better
understanding of their jobs.
Robotics Competition Team (AAE, PRE, WE)
Quest Presentations: Quest puts on several presentations for parents and students throughout the year.
Students are immersed in another country and its culture while creating these programs.
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Wax Museum: Our entire second grade does this every year. It consists of each second grade student
researching a famous American. The student studies and memorizes life facts about that person and dresses up
as that person in our Wax Museum (where they present their characters in a 'wax museum' in our gym). The
entire student body is scheduled to go view each character which "comes to life" and speaks to each student as
he/she activates the character by pressing a button (colored dot) on the character's hand.
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Current Initiatives: Middle School
Systemic Renewal
Intermediate Fine Arts: Fine Arts are offered to all students. Students are allowed to take Band, Strings,
Choir, and/or Art as an elective. These classes prepare them for Advanced Fine Arts courses and programs at
the high school level.
Robotics
School-Community Collaboration
Part-time School Based Mental Health Therapist: his is a pull out program for individual therapy for students
who have an open case with Gulfport Mental Health Center.
Safe Learning Environment
Video/Surveillance: Both schools are equipped with technology which allows staff to monitor traffic areas
located within the school. In addition, we have designated hall monitors to ensure a safe environment while
students transition from classes/activities.
Pride Surveys: These surveys are completed annually to assist in diagnosis of issues that may be present within
the school environment. The data from these surveys is shared among stakeholders and used to create school
improvement goals/initiatives.
Family Engagement
Open House: This event is held annually to provide parents with essential information pertaining to his or her
child’s education. Parents and students attend a briefing conducted by school administration and visit
classrooms to review details of the classroom syllabus with teacher.
Orientation:
o New student orientation is held in July of each year to welcome students and parents who are new to
the district
o 6th grade orientation is held at GCMS for 5th grade students coming from the elementary feeder schools
o 9th grade orientation is held at GHS for 8th grade students going to the high school
PTA/Family Nights:
Every third Tuesday, PTO meetings are held to initiate involvement from various stakeholders (parents,
community, etc.). During these meetings, parents are informed of various aspects pertaining to the vision and
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mission of our school. Family Nights are held on occasion to provide a more relaxed interaction between the
school and home.
Weekly Newsletter: Newsletters with information for parents and reminders of upcoming events are sent
home weekly. It is also used to as a learning tool; we often publish helpful tips for testing and other middle
school related issue.
Intake Family Conference (TLC): An in-depth family conference is held for every student that enters TLC. An IIP
for the student is developed at this time. A learning inventory is taken to be included in the IIP. A reading and
math assessment is also conducted using STAR Reading.
Open Door policy: This is a policy put in place that encourages parents to stop by and visit their child’s classroom
without an appointment.
Mentoring/Tutoring
After-School Tutorial: This tutoring serves as an ongoing type of academic remediation. Students who fail are
provided the opportunity to attend tutorial for failing. Upon completion of the tutorial session (end of the nine
weeks) students are given an exit exam and if they pass they receive a seventy for the class.
Service Learning
Student Council: This after school club meets once a week. Meetings are facilitated by teachers and conducted
by the elected officers. Student Council is involved in various service projects throughout the year to assist those
within the school community. This club prides itself in setting goals to assist students in becoming positive,
productive citizens.
NJHS – National Junior Honor Society: The purpose of NJHS is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate
a desire to render service, to promote leadership, to develop character, and to encourage good citizenship in
the students of secondary schools.
Builder’s Club: Builder’s Club is an international organization for middle school students imbedded in the
philosophy of building character and developing leadership through service. The vision is “to develop
competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.
NJBC - National Junior Beta Club
After-School Opportunities
Power Hour (See Above)
After School Athletics: Middle school athletics are offered to students at both middle schools. Students who
pass a required physical are allowed to participate in football, basketball, baseball, soccer and track. Practice
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and games are held after regular school hours. Students are taught the concepts and fundamentals of the
sports in order to increase their opportunity to participate at the high school level and possibly beyond.
Professional Development
Departmental Meetings: Department Meetings are held once a month in the areas of science, math, history,
and English. Teachers discuss curriculum, current issues in education, needs, and concerns.
Active Learning
Reading Fair (Both)
Science Fair (Both)
Robotics (GCMS)
Educational Technology
Reading Lab: Remedial labs are staffed with a certified teacher and a teacher assistant. During the day, each
teacher has six classes, two classes per grade. Eighth grade classes are based on the regular ed. 7th grade
students who passed the course work but did not meet the benchmark on the MCT. The 6th and 7th grade
classes are composed of regular ed. students who performed Basic of Minimal on the MCT or, if available, any
student who is struggling in the areas of mathematics or reading. The reading lab utilizes a computer based
program, My Reading Coach, to instruct and remediate students.
Individualized Instruction
iReady (See Above)
Math and Reading Labs (See Above)
Career and Technical Education
ICT 1: This course is offered to 6th grade students. Students explore a wide range of careers through research
and activities. This class is geared toward making students knowledgeable of possible career opportunities.
ICT 2: This course is offered to all 7th grade students. The curriculum of this class includes instruction that
focuses on basic typing skills, software applications, and proper Internet usage.
STEM: This course is offered to all 8th grade students. The STEM curriculum covers units in the areas of science,
technology, engineering and math.
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Current Initiatives: High School
SYSTEMIC RENEWAL
Academic Institutes: At the end of 10th grade, students choose one of three Academic Institutes offered at GHS.
These institutes are STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), CAB (communications, arts, business) and
HHS (health and human services).
Advanced Fine Arts Development: GHS has developed an advanced fine arts curriculum consisting of Art 4, Band,
Choir, Strings, Photography, Ceramics, AP Art History, and AP Art Studio.
Separate Ninth Grade School: Sixteen years ago the Gulfport School District created a separate ninth grade
school that is attached to Gulfport High School. The Ninth grade has two classroom halls and a separate
administration office. Cafeteria and Gym space is shared with the high school. In the new high school layout
ninth and tenth graders will share some classes before students choose their institute area.
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Therapist: GCMHC supplies a full-time therapist to students in day-treatment
for one period a day. The therapist works with other students for the remainder of the school day.
FAFSA Workshops
MGCCC teams with the guidance department at GHS to offer two days of help for students in completing the
FAFSA. This is done on the GHS campus. Middle College allows students to complete a 2-year Associate of Arts
degree during high school.
Team Fusion: GHS Technology Applications classes compete in the annual robotics competition. Engineers
from NASA team with these student to build the robot.
MGCCC Partnership: Gulfport School District and MGCCC have established a partnership to provide students
the opportunity to take dual credit classes.
Academic Institute Advisory Board: Members of the community serve in partnership with school officials to
advise the Academic Institutes at GHS.
Renaissance Program: Every nine weeks students are rewarded with Renaissance Cards based on grades,
behavior and attendance.
SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Video/Surveillance: Our school is equipped with technology which allows us to monitor traffic areas
located within our school. In addition, we have designated hall monitors to provide a safe environment while
students transition from classes/activities.
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Pride Surveys: These surveys are completed annually to assist in diagnosis of issues that may be present within
the school environment. The data from these surveys is shared among stakeholders and used to create school
improvement goals/initiatives.
Behavior Interventionist/Social Worker: GHS employs a full-time behavior interventionist who works with
students experiencing discipline problems. This individual serves as the TST Chairman for grades 10-12.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
College and Career Planning: Counselors meet with each student’s family to discuss schedules and career
Planning. This meeting takes place after their 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years.
Open Door Policy: At any time during the school day, parents may come to GHS without an appointment to see
the Principal
Open House: This event is held annually to provide parents with essential information pertaining to their child’s
education. Parents and students attend a briefing conducted by school administration and visit classrooms to
review details of the classroom syllabus with teacher.
Orientation: New student orientation is held in August of each year to welcome all ninth grade students and
parents.
Parent Newsletters: GHS principal publishes a monthly parent newsletter via the internet. GHS guidance
department publishes a senior parent newsletter bimonthly. In addition, many monthly updates are given to
parents on graduation information, financial aid and scholarships.
Parent- Student Workshops: Senior Parent Night is held in September. Parents are informed about the
timetable for the senior year. The NCAA Workshop is also held in the fall. A Financial Aid Night and the
Advanced Placement parent workshop are held in the spring.
Senior Awards Night: In the spring, GHS holds a Senior Awards night for students. Parents may attend this
program.
Intake Family Conference (TLC): An in-depth family conference is held for every student that enters TLC. An IIP
for the student is developed at this time. A learning inventory is taken to be included in the IIP. A reading and
math assessment is also conducted using STAR Reading.
MENTORING /TUTORING
After School Tutoring: Teachers are available after school for tutoring. Bus transportation is provided.
OdysseyWare: Designed for grades 6-12, OdysseyWare is a comprehensive, online courseware system that
meets countless needs. From delivering thousands of hours of research and standards-based, interactive
curriculum, to integrated assessment and student management, Odyssey is an all-inclusive system that delivers
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a return on investment quickly.Odyssey offers the depth and breadth needed to serve the full spectrum of
students, from the struggling to the accelerated. Extensive correlation to state and national standards and
standardized tests allows the user to fully customize the curriculum and provide targeted learning to ensure
accountability. With the ability to provide individualized learning through a comprehensive, flexible format,
Odyssey meets a variety of program needs such as:Students can earn credits towards graduation with Odyssey’s
comprehensive curriculum in mathematics, English, science and social studies.
Dropout and at-risk retrieval: Results have shown that Odyssey is effective as a primary resource for helping
students with the transition back into school or as an alternative means to completing coursework for
graduation.
Alternative learning: The self-paced learning in Odyssey allows teachers to target instruction and address each
student’s individual needs.
Distance learning and virtual schooling: Since Odyssey can be delivered directly into students’ homes, many
schools have found it effective for both meeting the needs of homebound students.
Also, Odyssey includes an easy-to-use management system to promote effective individualized instruction.
Users can easily manage, monitor, evaluate, and report on individual and group progress alike. Transportation
home is provided for these students.
SERVICE-LEARNING
Key Club and Others: GHS has ten service clubs that provide students with opportunity for community service.
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLING
Credit Recovery Odyssey: GHS students who fail a course with a grade above 60 can apply to their counselor for
credit recovery. If accepted, the students can take the course over using Odyssey Internet courses.
Small Group Remedial:
Students that need remediation in reading or math are given the opportunity to take basic skills courses in these
areas. Entering ninth graders are the most likely students to take these classes.
AFTER-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
After School Tutoring (See Above)
Odyssey (See Above)
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Athletics: GHS offers 10 varsity sports for both boys and girls.
Robotics: Robotics team members meet after school to work on their competition robot.
ROTC: GHS ROTC Drill Team practices everyday after school.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Team Meetings: Department Meetings are held once a month in the areas of science, math, history, and English.
Teachers discuss curriculum, current issues in education, needs, and concerns. Technology, Kagan Strategies,
inquiry based learning and questioning strategies have been major topics over the last several years.
ACTIVE LEARNING
Job Shadowing – Opportunities for job shadowing are available in the academies and special education
Credit Recovery (See Above)
Small Group Remedial (See Above)
Admiral Galley: Student run store.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Odyssey Ware: see above
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
Individualized Reading Plans: This is a document created for individual students who receive special education
services. It outlines academic and/or behavior goals and services and accommodations that will be made
available for the child. The IEP is developed by the special education teacher, regular education teacher, and
parent during an official meeting.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Technology Center Courses – Business Education, Health Occupations, Robotics, Automechanics, and Building
Trades: GHS Technology Center offers seven occupational area courses for students. These are two year
programs.
