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Forestbrook Middle SchoolSCHOOL RENEWAL PLAN

2017-21

APRIL 2017

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template

OUR VISION:Forestbrook Middle School, as part of Horry County Schools, shares the vision is to be a premier, world-class school in which every student acquires an excellent education. Our school will be welcoming center organized around high-quality teaching and learning.

OUR BELIEFS:Our vision is guided by a set of Beliefs that serve as the foundation for all our efforts. Foremost, we believe that…Our purpose is to develop the potential of each student and ensure that all graduates become productive members of their community, able to adapt to a diverse, ever-changing world. We also believe that…We have the obligation to challenge every student to meet higher academic standards than his/her current level. In order to accomplish this, we believe that…Our students deserve exceptional and passionate staff who share our CORE VALUES. Our core values are stated as expectations for staff members:

● We put service to students above all else.● We take responsibility for the success of all students.● We care passionately about our work with students.● We build strong positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.● We model and promote civility and integrity.

We must also provide support for continuous improvement for students and staff.We believe…Our students’ learning opportunities are enhanced when multiple approaches for learning are provided and positive relationships are formed. And…All who share our schools deserve a safe, respectful and nurturing environment.Finally, acknowledging that we all have a role in reaching our vision, we believe that…Partnerships among family, community and school are imperative to students’ social and academic success.

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PERFORMANCE GOALSSTRATEGIES/ACTION PLANS

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateSTRATEGY 1:

PURPOSE AND DIRECTIONWe will maintain and communicate at all levels a purpose and direction for continuous improvement that commits to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning.

Action Steps Timelin

eResponsible Estimate

d CostFunding Source

Indicators of Implementation

1.1:Describe the steps for how the school reviews, revises, and communicates the school’s annual plan for student success. Include: Involvement of stakeholders in this Renewal Plan process, the annual Performance Goals, and the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) plans.

● Create a culture of focus using the PDSA yearly, based on data, trends and needs of our school

2016-2017 Goals1. 90% of all students in grades 6-8 at

Forestbrook Middle School will achieve a score of Met or Exemplary (60%) in Science and Social Studies on the Spring PASS test in 2017.

2. 75% of all students will meet their Fall 2016 to Spring 2017 Target Growth Goal as measured by the Spring 2017 MAP Reading and Math tests.

3. Students in grades 6-8 at Forestbrook Middle School will increase their overall “ready” score

2017-2018and

ongoing

Leadership Team (Administration, Guidance,Department Heads)Teachers

$0 N/A PDSAAssessment ResultsAgendas from PTO/School Improvement Council/Advisory Board meetingsAgendas from faculty meetingsAgendas from collaboration meetings

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateon SC Ready by two percentage points by the end of the 2016-2017 school year in ELA and Math.

● Department heads led reflective conversations at the end of the school year to identify successes, areas for improvement, and goals for the coming school year

● Leadership Team met prior to the beginning of the school year to discuss our school-wide focus and needs

● Have a strategic plan for these goals and have provided each department opportunities for feedback

● Discuss these goals during weekly subject-specific collaboration meetings

● School goals, strategic plan, and PDSA plan will be shared with teachers in the professional development meetings at the beginning of the school year, and a complete copy of the PDSA is uploaded to the FMS Teachers Google Classroom to provide access by all teachers

● Communicate school-wide goals, strategic plan, and PDSA in subject-specific collaboration meetings, Advisory Board meetings, School Improvement Council meetings, and PTO meetings

* NOT NEEDED FOR SDE TEMPLATE. LOCAL PLAN ONLY.1.2:Describe the steps for how the school will work to create a culture around the shared values and beliefs for student achievement.

2017-2018and ongoin

AdministrationInstructional Coaches

$20,000 Professional Development Funds

Agendas from learning specialists’ visits

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateMonitoring Program EffectivenessProgress monitor current programs and school initiatives to determine effectiveness on student achievement

● Schedule observations by learning and program specialists to ensure proper implementation

Data Teams/Collaboration Groups● Participate in data reflection with

collaboration groups led by instructional coaches during weekly collaboration meetings

● Schedule teacher conferences with administrative team to discuss their data three times a year

● Ensure self-reflection by analyzing classroom data using reflection sheets. List strategies that they used in previous years that contributed to SC Ready scores, SC PASS scores, EOC scores, and current MAP and Benchmark scores

● Identify strategies for implementation for improvement on areas identified based on data

● Plan & create semester calendar to ensure pacing

Classroom Instruction Criteria● Implement professional development regarding

classroom look fors and HCS instructional model

● Identify research-based instructional strategies used in highly successful classrooms

● Utilize data to determine level of classroom engagement

● Ensure focus on classroom environment

g Department HeadsTeachers

Data team agendas

Teacher reflection forms

Professional development registration forms

Proposal for the Use of Professional Development Funds

Conference registration forms

PDL Classroom Visit Feedback

Classroom walkthrough data

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Ensure differentiation of instruction● Ensure implementation of blended learning● Review data related to classroom walk

throughs and look for trends and patterns to share with faculty

Professional DevelopmentDevelop school level professional development focusing on:

● Utilizing strategic teaching using data and increasing student test scores

● Ensuring teacher collaboration and progress monitoring

● Implementation of common assessments for all academic subject areas

● Utilizing student feedback strategically● Implementation of South Carolina College and

Career Ready standards● Ensure alignment to district staff development● Providing opportunities for national and state

conferences for staff to study best teaching practices and instructional strategies

* NOT NEEDED FOR SDE TEMPLATE. LOCAL PLAN ONLY.1.3:Describe the steps for how the school will enhance communication with internal and external stakeholders to improve understanding of the school’s purpose, direction, and performance.Stakeholder Perceptions

● Utilize student, teacher and parent report card survey data to determine next steps

● Utilize social media● Plan quarterly grade-level assemblies● Ensure extracurricular events for students

2017- 2018 and ongoing

Administration

Instructional Coaches

Webmaster/Facebook Administrator

$0 N/A Assembly programs

PTO/School Improvement Council agendas

State survey results

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Hold monthly PTO/School Improvement

Council meetings● Provide opportunities for stakeholders to

understand school vision through updates and messages

Communication with Stakeholders● Administer and/or provide teacher/student/

parent survey● Monitor stakeholder satisfaction

FMS Social Media● Expand the school’s presence, identity,

initiatives, and accomplishments throughout the community through a variety of media, including increased use of social media

● Utilize electronic communications in distributing the FMS vision

● Ensure distribution of print and electronic communications

Business Partners● Maintain and update Partners in Education

Wall quarterly to recognize their support of FMS

● Ensure Partners In Education are invited to Career Day, Veteran’s Day, and school-wide assemblies

● Develop plan for incentive sponsorship for students with our Partners In Education contacts

PowerSchool Parent Portal● Provide table at registration and open house

for parents to pick up their PowerSchool access code

Guidance

Teachers

Data Quality Clerk

Webpage/Facebook page updates

IGP Conference Records

Newsletters

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Ensure PowerSchool reminder is placed on the

website, newsletter and daily emails● Ensure office staff is trained to check ID’s and

help parents with access● Ensure students given passwords to access

their grades

Parent/Family Involvement● Meet monthly with School Improvement

Council● Maintain and expand our current Parent

Teacher Organization● Schedule IGP meetings for all 8th grade

students and parents● Schedule and plan Parent-Teacher conference

nights for each semester● Ensure transition planning with feeder

elementary schools and high schools● Develop incentive programs for student

achievement● Utilize fall and spring Scholastic Book Fair as

an opportunity to host Muffins for Moms and Doughnuts for Dads

● Develop a schedule for Watch D.O.G Dads program

● Plan & develop in-school and out-of-school social events

* NOT NEEDED FOR SDE TEMPLATE. LOCAL PLAN ONLY.

STRATEGY 2:GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

We will operate under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school/system effectiveness.

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Action Steps Timeline

Responsible Estimated Cost

Funding Source


2.1:Describe the steps for how the school’s leadership will promote and support improved professional practice and improved students’ success at the local level.Promoting Improved Professional Practice and Student Success

● Develop PDSA plans yearly● Utilize results from surveys● Utilize test data● Utilize Strategic Plan monitoring● Ensure Principal’s Cabinet meetings monthly● Follow district, state, and federal regulations

and procedures● Encourage participation in leadership

programs and professional development opportunities

● Plan monthly meetings with department heads● Monthly faculty meetings● Develop plans for school clubs and

organizations● Complete state teacher evaluations● Complete support staff evaluations● Plan and support collaboration meetings● Monitor student achievement through

benchmarks and school report card● Foster a culture of mentoring with faculty and

staff● Develop collaborative long-range and content-

specific lesson plans● Develop a system to allow peer observation

across the curricula● Encourage school leaders to be guest


Administrators


Teachers

Club Advisors

$0 N/A PDSA Plan

Principal’s Cabinet Meeting Agendas

Leadership Meeting Accountability Documentation

Faculty Meeting Agendas/Presentations

Collaboration Meeting Documentation

Student data reports

FMS Data Room


Proposal for the Use of Professional

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateteachers/ instructors for planned lessons


Development Funds

Collaborative Lesson Plans

District Learning Specialists’ Feedback and Next Steps plans

STRATEGY 3:TEACHING AND LEARNING

We will have curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices that guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and students learning across all grades and courses.

Performance Goal Area: Student Achievement

Performance Goal: SC READY ELAAt least 90% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Approaching” or above in ELA by 2021.

Interim Performance Goal: The annual benchmark percentages will be met.

Data Source: SC READY ELA (Percentage of students scoring “Approaching, Meets, or Exceeds”)

Interim Goals and Actual:SCHOOL 2016

Baseline2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateGrade 6 GOAL:

ACTUAL:

88.3

88.64 88.98 89.32 89.66 90.0

Grade 7 GOAL:ACTUAL: 89.1

89.28 89.46 89.64 89.82 90.0


87.68 88.26 88.84 89.42 90.0


Performance Goal: SC READY ELAAt least 65% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Meets” or above in ELA by 2021.


Data Source: SC READY ELA (Percentage of students scoring “Meets or Exceeds”)


Baseline2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Grade 6 GOAL:

ACTUAL:

50.6

53.48 56.36 59.24 62.12 65.0

Grade 7 GOAL:

ACTUAL:

62.3

62.84 63.38 63.92 64.46 65.0

Grade 8 GOAL:

ACTUAL:

60.4

61.32 62.24 63.16 64.08 65.0

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateAction Steps Timelin




Action Steps3.1.aDescribe the steps for how the school will work to improve student achievement to meet annual performance goals in English language arts.

● Provide staff development on South Carolina College and Career Ready standards

● Access and training utilizing the South Carolina College and Career Ready website

● Conduct information sessions for stakeholders● Strategically approve state, local, and national

conferences for teachers● Utilize the pacing guides and consensus maps

established by HCS for English Language Arts classes

● Utilize support from district learning specialists for professional development

2017 - 2018 and ongoing

Administrators


Teachers

$0 N/A Professional development registration forms




3.1.bDescribe the steps for how the school will provide interventions to meet the unique learning needs of students

● Implement tiered level intervention system for ELA

● Provide opportunities for collaboration and professional development on RTI programs for Special Education and core academic teachers

● Provide professional development on FMS placement process of at-risk students

● Support special education collaboration with regular education teachers

2017- 2018and ongoing

Administrators


Teachers

$0 N/A Placement criteria sheets

Student enrollment records


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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Special education teachers and intervention

teachers will provide quarterly reports to the administration team regarding student progress using the progress monitoring tools provided by their programs (Language! Live & Read 180).

● Progress monitor intervention programs● Develop plan to achieve goals in school level

PDSA● Progress monitoring school subgroup data

(ESOL, African American, Free and Reduced Lunch student achievement)

Intervention data reports

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template3.1.cDescribe the steps for how the school will ensure effective teaching strategies are utilized in classrooms serving ESOL students.

● Provide essential core academic words to ESOL teacher for explicit vocabulary instruction

● Develop ILP (Individual Learning Plan) meetings to discuss student needs

● Develop ESOL handbook for teachers to provide up-to-date resources and student plans to support the ESOL students

● Utilize electronic resources provided to the teachers

● Modify, update and share ILP plans on a regular basis

● Support ESOL collaboration with regular education teachers

● Organize a co-teaching model for ESOL and English Language Arts teachers

● Progress monitoring school subgroup data


Administrators


ESOL Teachers

Teachers

$0 N/A Records of ILP meetings

ESOL Handbook

Records of communication between ESOL and classroom teachers regarding ILP updates

Master schedule

3.1.dDescribe the steps for how the school will ensure effective use of technology in teaching and learning.

● Implement blended learning and the use of technology for instruction daily

● Ensure access to Google Classroom● Ensure technology integration in lesson

planning to influence achievement● Progress monitoring students via technology● Utilize and progress monitor the use of USA

Test Prep to enhance instruction on grade level ELA standards

● Utilize and progress monitor the use of Achieve 3000 to personalize instruction for


Administrators


Teachers

Guidance counselors

$0 N/A Classroom walkthrough data

Collaborative lesson plans

Digital content reports

Online course registration

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateeach student in ELA

● Utilize and progress monitor the use of NoRedInk to personalize instruction for each student in ELA

● Utilize online course options for students

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template3.1.eDescribe the school’s areas of emphasis for professional development for the upcoming school year.

● Offer opportunities for all FMS teachers to attend Kagan Cooperative Learning Training

● Continue to support the PDL initiative by providing professional development on effective use of digital content, small group rotations, collaboration/creation, and utilizing data to inform instruction

● Provide professional development for the transition to the newly-selected device (Google Chromebook)


2017 - 2018

Administrators


Teachers

$5,000 Professional development funds


Collaboration agendas

3.1.fDescribe the steps for how the school will engage families in meaningful ways to improve student performance.

● Provide information regarding the SCCCR standards being taught in each course through the class syllabus as well as during Open House presentations

● Conduct parent-teacher conferences each semester

● Contact parents when a student receives a grade of D or lower

● Utilize our electronic communication systems to provide updates to parents regarding student performance, opportunities for conferences and partnerships with the school

● Ensure PowerSchool access for students and parents

● Plan and host academic nights to engage families in ways they can partner with our school to improve student performance


Administrators


Teachers

$0 N/A Examples of communication with parents

Log Entries

Blackboard delivery reports

Agendas for parent nights

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template3.1.gDescribe the steps for how the school will ensure that SC College and Career-Ready Standards for core content areas will be implemented. Include professional development and monitoring.

● Administration, instructional coaches, and teachers attend weekly ELA collaboration meetings and monthly department meetings in all three grade levels

● Utilize the district curriculum maps and consensus documents to ensure all classroom instruction and activities are standards based

● Use MAP to progress monitor overall grade level strand strengths and weaknesses

● Collect evidence of lesson plans built around SC College and Career-Ready Standards

● Provide information to teachers regarding professional development being offered by the district and state on SC College and Career-Ready Standards for ELA

● Use a Google Form to collect information on the professional development sessions teachers attend at the beginning of the year and on our professional development day in February

● Progress monitor longitudinal data from SC Ready testing

● Reflect on SLO data and conference with administration with document of progress monitoring on individual student data tied to standards


Administrators

Instructional coaches

Teachers

$0 N/A Collaboration agendas

Department meeting agendas



MAP reflection forms

3.1.hDescribe the steps for how the school will raise classroom expectations with an emphasis on increased student engagement

2017- 2018 and

Administrators

$5,000 Professional Developme

Professional development registration

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● Provide professional development opportunities in the use of Kagan engagement structures

● Model the use of Kagan engagement structures during faculty, department, and collaboration meetings

● Monitor the implementation of Kagan engagement structures during classroom walkthroughs and formal observations

● Coach and support teachers in the implementation of Kagan engagement structures

ongoing Instructional coaches

nt funds forms

Faculty, department, and collaboration meeting agendas


3.1.iDescribe the steps for how the school will address any persistent low performance by subgroups.

● Support Special Education collaboration with regular education teachers


● Progress monitor intervention programs● Progress monitoring school subgroup data


● Develop plan to achieve goals in school level PDSA


Administrators


Special Education teachers

Teachers


Intervention data

Disaggregated achieve data

Completed PDSA


Performance Goal: SC READY MathAt least 90% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Approaching” or above in Math by 2021.


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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateData Source: SC READY Math (Percentage of students scoring “Approaching, Meets, or Exceeds”)


Baseline2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Grade 6 GOAL:ACTUAL:

88.688.88 89.16 89.44 89.72 90.0


86.086.8 87.6 88.4 89.2 90.0


85.496.32 87.24 88.16 89.08 90.0


Performance Goal: SC READY MathAt least 65% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Meets” or above in Math by 2021.


Data Source: SC READY Math (Percentage of students scoring “Meets or Exceeds”)


Baseline2017 2018 2019 2020 2021


62.84 63.38 63.92 64.46 65.0


56.84 58.88 60.92 62.96 65.0


52.04 55.28 58.52 61.76 65.0

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3.2.aDescribe the steps for how the school will work to improve student achievement to meet annual performance goals in mathematics.

● Provide staff development on South Carolina College and Career Ready standards

● Access and training utilizing the South Carolina College and Career Ready website



established by HCS for mathematics classes● Utilize support from district learning specialist

for professional development


Administrators


Teachers






● Implement tiered level intervention system for Math

● Provide opportunities for collaboration and professional development on RTI programs, for Special Education and Core Academic Teachers

● Provide professional development on FMS placement process of at-risk students

● Support special education collaboration with


Administrators


Teachers




Intervention 23

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateregular education teachers

● Special education teachers and intervention teachers will provide quarterly reports to the administration team regarding student progress using the progress monitoring tools provided by their programs (Transmath)

● Progress monitor intervention programs● Develop plan to achieve goals in school level

PDSA● Progress monitoring school subgroup data


data reports

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● Develop plan for remediation in ESOL instructional time


● Develop ESOL handbook for teachers to give teachers up to date resources and student plans to support the ESOL students




● Progress monitoring school subgroup data (ESOL, African American, Free and Reduced Lunch student achievement)


Administrators


ESOL Teachers

Teachers


ESOL Handbook


Master schedule


● Implement blended Learning and the use of technology for instruction on a daily basis


planning to influence achievement● Progress monitoring students via technology● Utilize and progress monitor the use of USA

Test Prep to enhance instruction on grade-


Administrators


Teachers

Guidance counselors

$0 N/A classroom walkthrough data



Online course 25

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templatelevel math standards

● Utilize and progress monitor the use of ALEKS to personalize instruction for each student in Math

● Utilize online course options for students● Utilize assistive technology for student needs

registration

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Administrators


Teachers





● Provide information regarding the SCCCR standards being taught in each course through the class syllabus as well as during Open House presentations







Administrators


Teachers


Log Entries



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● Administration, instructional coaches, and teachers attend weekly math collaboration meetings and monthly department meetings in all three grade levels.

● Utilize the district curriculum maps and consensus documents to ensure all classroom instruction and activities are standards based

● Use MAP to progress monitor overall grade level strand strengths and weaknesses

● Collect evidence of lesson plans built around SC College and Career-Ready Standards

● Provide information to teachers regarding professional development being offered by the district and state on SC College and Career-Ready Standards for math

● Use a Google form to collect information on the professional development sessions teachers attend at the beginning of the year and on our professional development day in February

● Progress monitor longitudinal data from SC Ready testing



Administrators


Teachers





SLO documents

MAP reflection forms

3.2.hDescribe the steps for how the school will raise classroom expectations with an emphasis on increased student engagement

2017- 2018 and

Administrators

$5,000 Professional Developme


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ongoing Instructional coaches

nt funds forms






● Progress monitor intervention programs● Progress monitoring school subgroup data




Administrators



Teachers


Intervention data


Completed PDSA


Performance Goal: SC PASS ScienceAt least 90% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Met” or above in Science by 2021.

Interim Performance Goal: The annual benchmark percentages will be met.29


Data Source: SC PASS Science (Percentage of students scoring “Met and Exemplary”)

Interim Goals and Actual:SCHOOL

2016Baseline

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Grade 6

GOAL:ACTUAL:

80.482.32 84.24 86.16 88.08 90.0

Grade 7

GOAL:ACTUAL:

86.086.8 87.6 88.4 89.2 90.0

Grade 8

GOAL:ACTUAL:

83.784.96 86.22 87.48 88.74 90.0


Performance Goal: SC PASS ScienceAt least 50% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Exemplary” in Science by 2021.


Data Source: SC PASS Science (Percentage of students scoring “Exemplary”)


2016Baseline

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateGrade 6

GOAL:ACTUAL:

35.138.08 41.06 44.04 47.02 50.0

Grade 7

GOAL:ACTUAL:

53.060.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0

Grade 8

GOAL:ACTUAL:

60.460.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0

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3.3.aDescribe the steps for how the school will work to improve student achievement to meet annual performance goals in science.

● Provide staff development on the South Carolina Academic Standards and Performance Indicators for Science.

● Access training utilizing the South Carolina Academic Standards and Performance Indicators for science and state support documents.



established by HCS for science classes● Utilize support from district learning

specialists for professional development● Integrate the science engineering practices in

each unit throughout the school year● Administer and analyze the district-created

assessment questions in Achievement Series● Utilize the science kit materials to teach the

South Carolina Academic Standards and Performance Indicators for Science


Administrators


Teachers






● Implement Life Skills Science intervention classes and Learning Strategies for students performing below grade level

● Support special education collaboration with


Administrators


Teachers



Professional 32

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateregular education teachers



development registration forms

Completed PDSA

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● Develop an ESOL handbook for teachers to give teachers up-to-date resources and student plans to support the ESOL students






Administrators


ESOL Teachers

Teachers


ESOL Handbook


Master schedule


● Implement blended learning and the use of technology for instruction on a daily basis


planning to influence achievement● Progress monitoring students via technology● Utilize and progress monitor the use of

Discovery Ed Techbook for grade-level standards

● Utilize online course options for students


Administrators


Teachers

Guidance counselors




Online course registration

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Utilize assistive technology for student needs

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Administrators


Teachers





● Provide information regarding the South Carolina Science standards being taught in each course through the class syllabus as well as during Open House presentations







Administrators


Teachers


Log Entries



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● Administration, instructional coaches, and teachers attend weekly Science collaboration meetings and monthly department meetings in all three grade levels.

● Utilize the district curriculum maps and consensus documents to ensure all classroom instruction and activities are standards based.

● Use benchmark data to progress monitor overall grade level standard strengths and weaknesses

● Collect evidence of lesson plans built around SC Science Standards and Performance Indicators.

● Provide information to teachers regarding professional development being offered by the district and state on SC Science Standards and Performance Indicators

● Use a Google form to collect information on the professional development sessions teachers attend at the beginning of the year and on our professional development day in February

● Progress monitor longitudinal data from SC PASS testing



Administrators


Teachers





Benchmark reflection forms

3.3.hDescribe the steps for how the school will raise classroom expectations with an emphasis on

2017- 2018

Administrators

$5,000 Professional

Professional development

37

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateincreased student engagement





and ongoing


Development funds

registration forms









Administrators



Teachers



Completed PDSA


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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplatePerformance Goal: SC PASS Social StudiesAt least 90% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Met” or above in Social Studies by 2021.


Data Source: SC PASS Social Studies (Percentage of students scoring “Met and Exemplary”)


2016Baseline

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Grade 6

GOAL:ACTUAL: 92.1

90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

Grade 7

GOAL:ACTUAL: 84.9

85.92 86.94 87.96 88.98 90.0

Grade 8

GOAL:ACTUAL: 82.9

84.32 85.74 87.16 88.58 90.0


Performance Goal: SC PASS Social StudiesAt least 50% of students in grades 6-8 will score “Exemplary” in Social Studies by 2021.


Data Source: SC PASS Social Studies (Percentage of students scoring “Exemplary”)


2016Baseline

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Grade 6

GOAL:ACTUAL: 50.0

50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

Grade 7

GOAL:ACTUAL: 65.8

60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0

Grade 8

GOAL:ACTUAL: 62.0

60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0

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3.4.aDescribe the steps for how the school will work to improve student achievement in order to meet annual performance goals in social studies.

● Provide staff development on South Carolina Social Studies Academic Standards



established by HCS for social studies classes● Administer and analyze the district-created

assessment questions in Achievement Series● Utilize support from district learning specialist

for professional development


Administrators


Teachers






● Implement Life Skills Social Studies intervention classes and Learning Strategies for students performing below grade level

● Support special education collaboration with regular education teachers

● Develop plan to achieve goals in school-level PDSA

● Progress monitoring school subgroup data (ESOL, African American, Free and Reduced


Administrators


Teachers




40

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateLunch student achievement) Completed

PDSA

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● Develop plan for remediation in ESOL instructional time


● Develop ESOL handbook for teachers to give teachers up to date resources and student plans to support the ESOL students






Administrators


ESOL Teachers

Teachers


ESOL Handbook


Master schedule


● Implement blended Learning and the use of technology for Instruction on a daily basis


planning to influence achievement● Progress monitoring students via technology● Utilize online course options for students● Utilize assistive technology for student needs


Administrators


Teachers

Guidance counselors




Online course 42

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Implement Verso as a tool for student

collaborationregistration

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● Continue to support the PDL initiative by providing professional development on effective use of digital content, small group rotations, collaboration/creation, and utilizing data to inform instruction.



Administrators


Teachers





● Provide information regarding the SCCCR standards being taught in each course as well as the performance expectations through the class syllabus as well as during Open House presentations






Administrators


Teachers


Log Entries



Parent-teacher conference sign-in sheets and forms

44

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Plan and host academic nights to engage

families in ways they can partner with our school to improve student performance

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● Administration, instructional coaches, and teachers attend weekly Social Studies collaboration meetings and monthly department meetings in all three grade levels.

● Utilize the district curriculum maps and consensus documents to ensure all classroom instruction and activities are standards based.

● Use benchmark data to progress monitor overall grade level standard strengths and weaknesses

● Collect evidence of lesson plans built around SC Social Studies Academic Standards.

● Provide information to teachers regarding professional development being offered by the district and state on SC Social Studies Academic Standards.

● Use a Google Form to collect information on the professional development sessions teachers attend at the beginning of the year and on our professional development day in February.

● Progress monitor longitudinal data from SC PASS testing.



Administrators


Teachers





Benchmark reflection forms

3.4.hDescribe the steps for how the school will raise classroom expectations with an emphasis on

2017- 2018

Administrators

$5,000 Professional

Professional development

46

Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateincreased student engagement





and ongoing


Development funds

registration forms









Administrators



Teachers



Completed PDSA


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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplatePerformance Goal: MAP Growth GoalsAt least 75% of students in grades 6-8 will meet fall-to-spring growth goals on MAP Reading, Language and Math by 2021.

Interim Performance Goal: The annual benchmark percentage will be met.

Data Source: NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Fall-to-Spring Growth Goals report


Baseline2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

GOAL: 60% 64% 68% 72% 75%ACTUAL Gr. 6 ReadingACTUAL Gr. 6 LanguageACTUAL Gr. 6 Math

55.060.065.0

59.063.067.0

63.066.069.0

67.069.071.0

71.072.073.0

75.075.075.0

ACTUAL Gr. 7 ReadingACTUAL Gr. 7 LanguageACTUAL Gr. 7 Math

62.065.053.0

64.667.057.4

67.269.061.8

69.871.066.2

72.473.070.6

75.075.075.0

ACTUAL Gr. 8 ReadingACTUAL Gr. 8 LanguageACTUAL Gr. 8 Math

68.069.061.0

69.470.263.8

70.871.466.6

72.272.669.4

73.673.872.2

75.075.075.0



Funding Source


3.5:Describe the steps for how the school will work to ensure that more students meet their annual MAP growth goals.

2017 - 2018 and ongoin

Administrators

Instructional

$0 N/A Collaboration schedules

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Schedule meetings with collaboration groups

weekly● Schedule teacher conferences with

administrative team to discuss their data three times a year

● Ensure self-reflection by analyzing classroom data using reflection sheets. Teachers will list strategies that they used that contributed current MAP scores.

● Identify strategies for implementation for improvement on areas identified based on data

● Plan & create semester calendar to ensure appropriate pacing

● Ensure that teachers hold goal-setting conferences with students prior to each MAP administration

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Teachers

sheets

Semester pacing calendars

Samples of student goal-setting conference documents



Funding Source


3.6:Describe the steps for how the school will Implement comprehensive character development initiatives

● Communicate the vision of Excellence, Every Day, Everywhere so that all students understand what this means regarding behavior and character

● Utilize Student Council as a means of leadership development and communication

● Plan quarterly grade-level meetings● Monitor students discipline data and provide

character education opportunities based on


Administrators

Teachers

Guidance counselors

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Student discipline data

Guidance services log entries

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateschool needs

● Utilize In School Suspension character education program through the support of our Guidance department

● Utilize group and individual guidance support on making positive choices

3.7:Describe the steps for how the school will Improve the effectiveness of guidance counseling and advocacy programs to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of all students.

● Plan weekly Guidance department meetings● Attend professional development sessions to

ensure effective advisement and guidance of students and parents in the selection of appropriate coursework for the preparation of students toward college and work readiness

● Lead professional development in district and state level

● Lead professional development for Teachers● Participation within specialty, regional, and

state sponsored counselor meetings.● Update and maintain guidance website for FMS

families to provide usable resources for working with students

● Plan & implement transition meetings for rising 6th graders as well as 8th graders transitioning to the high school

● Implement Homeless Student Support● Support IEP meetings● Coordinate Duke TIP/ SC Jr. Scholars● Plan & implement Student of the Week

Program● Support the implementation of 504 plans● Develop and plan for career

assessment/portfolios


Lead guidance counselor

Guidance counselors

Administrators

$0 N/A Meeting Agendas

IGP conference records



FMS Website

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Plan meetings and develop IGPs with parents● Implement one-on-one as well as group

counseling sessions● Provide job shadowing opportunities● Coordinate the Teal Mentors program● Coordinate testing programs (SC PASS, SC

Ready, CogAT, PSAT, EOC)● Arrange test prep opportunities● Utilize social media for student announcements

related to guidance● Support after-school tutorial program● Follow the state EEDA accountability plan

3.8:Describe the steps for how the school will collaborate with other school levels to ensure a seamless transition for students’ readiness for the next level.

● Provide school visits to the high school and for rising 5th graders from our feeder elementary schools of FES and SES

● Follow HCS Placement Rubrics for correct student placement

● Plan & organize transition IEP meetings● Plan & organize Open House/ Parent Nights● Provide teacher meet and greet opportunities● Plan & organize transition plan● Advertise high school options meetings


Administrators


Guidance counselors

Teachers

$500 Local Funds Travel Tracker records

Meeting Agendas

School calendar

FMS Daily News/Facebook/Website

3.9:● Develop, implement, and update annually

a comprehensive research-based reading plan that includes tiered interventions provided to students and identifies resources to ensure sustainability (Section 59-155-110, South Carolina Read to Succeed Act)


Administrators


Librarian

Teachers

$1,000 Local Funds R2S Plan


Agendas

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateClassroom walkthrough data

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RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMSWe will provide the resources and services that support our vision, purpose, and direction to ensure success for all students.

Performance Goal Area: Teacher/Administrator Quality

Performance Goal: Advanced DegreesThe percentage of teachers with an advanced degree will increase to 70% by 2021.


Data Source: Percentage of teachers with advanced degrees, as reported on annual State Report Card

Interim Goals and Actual:SCHOOL 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021GOAL:ACTUAL: 51.4

55.12 58.84 62.56 66.28 70.0


Responsible

Estimated Cost

Funding Source


4.1:Describe the steps for how the school will promote advanced degrees and professional training opportunities for teachers.

● Share information regarding continued education opportunities to all teachers● Encourage leadership opportunities within the school for teacher leaders● Provide professional development to all teachers at FMS through faculty and department meetings● Support attendance at state and national conferences through PDSA funds


Administrators


Teachers

$20,000 PDSA Funds

Faculty, department, and collaboration agendas

Conference and professional development registration forms

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Ensure that faculty attend HCS-sponsored professional development● Share information regarding the addition of endorsements credits to teaching certificates● Update staff on recertification requirements for the 5- year renewal cycle● Encourage teachers to participate in Read to Succeed and Gifted and Talented endorsement courses through the HCS partnership with eLearningSC and Coastal Carolina University● Build capacity among staff to encourage leadership roles.● Encourage teachers to participate in mentor training and the National Board Certification process.● Collaborate with Coastal Carolina University to provide student intern/practicum teaching opportunities.

Records for CCU interns

Performance Goal Area: Teacher/Administrator Quality

Performance Goal: AttendanceThe attendance rate for teachers will be at least 96% each year.


Data Source: Annual attendance rate for teachers on the State Report Card


Baseline2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

GOAL:ACTUAL: 95.0

95.2 95.4 95.6 95.8 96.0

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Action Steps Timeline Responsible

Estimated Cost

Funding Source


4.2:Describe the steps for how the school will improve staff attendance.

● Monitor staff attendance on a daily basis to identify trends and patterns

● Recognize teachers and staff who have exemplary attendance

● Look at trends and data to determine those dates that are frequently missed and plan special events.

● Plan and support weekly collaboration meetings● Conduct individual teacher conferences in

conjunction with the SLO timeline (3 times yearly)● Monitor student achievement through benchmarks

and school report card


AdministratorsSupport staff

Teachers


$1,000 Local funds

Staff attendance data

Performance Goal Area: School Climate

Performance Goal: Conferences100% of parents/guardians will participate in a conference about their child’s academic performance every year.


Data Source: State Report Card “Parents attending conferences” percentage

Interim Goals and Actual:SCHOOL 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateBaseline

GOAL:ACTUAL: 99.7

99.76 99.82 99.88 99.94 100.0


Responsible

Estimated Cost

Funding Source


4.3:Describe the steps for how the school will improve parent/guardian conference participation rate.

● Ensure prompt response to email and phone calls● Update school webpage regularly● Plan parent conferences once a semester● Utilize Parent Link/Blackboard phone message system

to communicate dates and times of Parent Teacher Conference Nights

● Utilize FMS social media to communicate dates and times of Parent Teacher Conference Nights

● Utilize FMS marquees to communicate dates and times of Parent Teacher Conference Nights

● Utilize newsletters to communicate dates and times of Parent Teacher Conference Nights

● Reflect on parent survey results in order to improve communications about parent/guardian conferences.

● Ensure parent conferences for students with a 70 or lower quarterly average

● Ensure potential retainee conferences are held in the 2nd semester if a student is in danger of failing for the year

● Invite parents to school-wide events such as Muffins for Moms and Doughnuts for Dads

● Hold individual graduation plan conferences for all 8th grade students with parents and/or guardians in attendance


Administrators


Teachers

Guidance counselors

TSA

$2,000 Local Funds

Samples of communications to parents

IGP and parent-teacher conference records

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Performance Goal: AttendanceThe attendance rate for students will be at least 96% each year.


Data Source: Annual attendance rate for students on the State Report Card


Baseline2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

GOAL:ACTUAL: 95.4

95.52 95.64 95.76 95.88 96.0

Action Steps Timeline Responsible

Estimated Cost

Funding Source


4.4:Describe the steps for how the school will improve student attendance.

● Communicate with students and parents regarding the importance of daily school attendance

● Utilize the Data Quality Clerk to monitor student attendance

● Develop Attendance Intervention Plans and document in PowerSchool for students with attendance issues

● Follow-up with parents/guardians via phone call or email when students are absent for three consecutive days

● Recognize and celebrate students with perfect attendance at quarterly awards assemblies


Administrators

Data Quality Clerk


Teachers

$0 N/A Student attendance data

ParentLink/Blackboard messages and delivery data

Completed AIPs

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Provide incentives to encourage student attendance

for standardized testing● Utilize ParentLink/Blackboard or PowerSchool to

contact parents when students are out or tardy


Performance Goal: Perceptual SurveyThe satisfaction level among parents, students, and teachers about the Learning Environment, Social and Physical Environment, and Home-School Relations will increase each year.


Data Sources: Spring State Survey of Parents, Teachers and Students; percentage who express “agree” or “strongly agree” satisfaction with the statements related to the three broad survey areas.

Interim Goals and Actual

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT2016

Baseline

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Parents GOAL:Parents ACTUAL: 89.6

90 91 92 93 94

Students GOAL:Students ACTUAL: 84.3

85 86 87 88 89

Teachers GOAL:Teachers ACTUAL: 98.6

98.8 99.0 99.2 99.4 99.6

SOCIAL/PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTParents GOAL:Parents ACTUAL: 88.8

89 90 91 92 93


84 85 86 87 88

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan TemplateTeachers GOAL:Teachers ACTUAL: 98.5

98.6 98.7 98.8 98.9 99.0

HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONSParents GOAL:Parents ACTUAL: 75.6

76 77 78 79 80


86 87 88 89 90

Teachers GOAL:Teachers ACTUAL: 95.6

95.6 96 97 98 99



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4.5:Describe the steps for how the school will increase the percentage of respondents who have a favorable opinion of the school on the annual survey of teachers, students and parents.

● Analyze perceptual survey data annually to determine areas of focus for the coming year

● Utilize a variety of media to ensure that stakeholders are informed of school goals and events

● Host parent-teacher conferences each semester● Require teachers to communicate with parents

when a student’s grade is a D or lower● Ensure that school-wide discipline is fair, firm, and

consistent● Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting school

environment● Ensure that emails and phone calls are returned

within 24 business hours● Continue to plan for and support daily collaboration

sessions among teachers


Administrators

Instructional coaches Teachers

Support staff

Guidance counselors

$1,000 Local Funds

Discipline data

Parent-Teacher conference sign-in sheets and forms

Log Entries

SchoolDude work order records


Transition plans

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Encourage teachers and staff to contact parents for

positive things.● Encourage teachers and staff to participate or

attend community events. Examples: Basketball games, community festivals, attendance area plays, transition etc.

● Create opportunities for parents to transition to middle school.



Funding Source


4.6:Describe the steps for how the school will recruit and retain high quality teachers and support staff.

● Participate in the annual HCS Recruitment Fair to identify high quality applicants● Utilize the Applitrack system for screening and hiring new staff members● Adhere to the HCS hiring policy and ensure equal opportunity for diverse applicants● Conduct “new teacher academy” prior to the start of the school year for all new hires● Assign effective and dedicated mentors and buddy teachers to all new teachers● Work with Socastee High School to host Teacher Cadets● Schedule, design, and implement quarterly new teacher support sessions● Provide professional development opportunities specifically designed for new teachers● Provide opportunities for new teachers to observe


Administrators


Teachers

$1,500 Local Funds

Hiring records

New Teacher Academy agenda and presentation

Mentor logs

New teacher support agendas

Substitute records and observation reflections

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templatemaster teachers and to debrief with instructional coaches and administrators regarding strategies they could implement in their classrooms

* NOT NEEDED FOR SDE TEMPLATE. LOCAL PLAN ONLY.4.7:Describe how the school will provide the necessary support systems to meet the social and emotional needs of students.

● Plan weekly Guidance department meetings● Collaborate with grade-level administrators

regarding students with social/emotional and/or behavioral concerns

● Implement one-on-one as well as group counseling sessions through the guidance department

● Conduct classroom guidance sessions during Gator time

● Update and maintain guidance website for FMS families to provide usable resources for working with students

● Implement homeless student support● Continue partnership with Backpack Buddies to

provide resources for students in need● Facilitator of community resources (SKIP, Camp

Pride, Camp Happy Hearts, Waccamaw Mental Health)

● Provide access for families to Forestbrook Cares Food Pantry and Clothes Closet



Administrators

Guidance counselors

Varied Pupil Activity Funds

Local Funds

Leadership Accountability Agendas


FMS guidance website

4.8:Describe the steps for how the school will ensure the effectiveness of the services to support counseling, referral, educational and career planning for students.

● Plan weekly Guidance meetings● Attend professional development sessions to

ensure effective advisement and guidance of students


Administrators

Guidance counselors

$3,000 Local Funds

EEDA Funds

Agendas


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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templateand parents in the selection of appropriate coursework for the preparation of students toward college and work readiness

● Lead professional development in district and state level

● Lead professional development for teachers● Participate in specialty, regional, and state-

sponsored counselor meetings.● Update and maintain guidance website for

FMS families to provide usable resources for working with students

● Plan & implement transition meetings● Update and maintain student records● Implement homeless student support● Support IEP meetings● Coordinate Duke Tip/ SC Jr. Scholars● Assist with homebound● Support 504 plans implementation● Develop and plan for career

assessment/portfolios● Plan and develop IGP meetings with parents● Conduct interim and report card conferences

with all students who have failing averages● Provide Job Shadowing opportunities● Coordinate the Teal Mentors program● Coordinate Testing Programs (SC PASS, SC

Ready, CogAT, PSAT, EOC)● Arrange test prep opportunities● Develop Master Schedule● Utilize social media for student

announcements related to guidance● Develop and implement district guidance

accountability plan● Follow the state EEDA accountability plan● Continue to host an exemplary career day● Transition visits for rising 6th graders and

FMS guidance website

IGP conference records

Job shadowing forms

Transition plans

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templaterising 9th graders

● Parent meet & greet at elementary schools with guidance and principal

* NOT NEEDED FOR SDE TEMPLATE. LOCAL PLAN ONLY.4.9:Describe the school’s areas of emphasis for support staff training for the upcoming year.

● Provide professional development for support staff that includes customer service and technology

● Provide customer service, team building, and opportunities to meet with principal to be updated on school procedures.



Administrators

Support staff

$0 N/A Agendas

Parent survey results

4.10:Describe the steps for how the school will ensure student safety and security on campus.

● Utilize and annually update the school’s Crisis Management Plan

● Schedule drills to ensure processes and procedures are in place as needed for crisis events.

● Ensure checks of ID’s for every visitor and give name badges

● Use environmentally safe products● Continual use of cameras in all hallways and

outdoors● Daily use of metal detectors and bag checks

for all students entering the school● Utilize HCS Tip Line● Reporting of incident information posted in

hallways, in the guidance office and in the front office● Staff and administration in the building

enforcing school rules.● Utilize anonymous tip box outside of guidance● Adhere to policies and procedures published in


Administrators

Front office staff

Custodial staff

Guidance counselors

Teachers

Varied Local funds

Completed Crisis Management Plan

Visitor Sign-in Sheets

SDS records

Discipline data

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Templatestudent handbooks (accessible online and by hardcopy)


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USING RESULTS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTWe will provide a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and system effectiveness, and we will use results to guide continuous improvement.

Action Steps Timeline Responsible Estimated Cost

Funding Source


5.1:Describe the steps for how the school will continuously collect, analyze and apply learning from a range of data sources to improve teaching and learning.

● Establish, update, and maintain a data wall/room that shows school, grade level, student, and teacher data

● Design, analyze, and collect teacher data reflection sheets (3 times a year)

● Develop, implement, and periodically revise a school-level PDSA plan

● Identify trends and patterns utilizing classroom observation data and develop professional development based on results

● Progress monitor student achievement through Benchmark and MAP testing and adjust lesson planning based on student needs

● Progress monitor Read 180, Lang!, and Transmath students through V-Port and SAM programs

● Analyze digital content data to reflect on personalization of learning



Administrators


Teachers

$0 N/A Data wall

Data reflection sheets

Completed PDSA

5.2:Describe the steps for how the school will provide training to staff on analyzing and utilizing student performance data.

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Horry County Schools Renewal Plan Template● Provide staff development on the utilization Enrich● Conduct data reflection meetings at least three

times a year with each collaboration team with a focus on analyzing student performance data and sharing instructional strategies to improve performance

* NOT NEEDED FOR SDE TEMPLATE. LOCAL PLAN ONLY.5.3:Describe the steps for how the school will communicate information about school performance and school improvement to stakeholders.

● Conduct monthly PTO and School Improvement Council meetings to share school performance with parent and community stakeholders

● Utilize our school website, school newsletter, and social media to communicate school performance data



Administrators

TSA

Teachers


$0 N/A Agendas and minutes for PTO and School Improvement Council

Samples of website/newsletter/Facebook/ FMS Daily News communications

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