School Improvement Plan 07-08

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WAREHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS - FY 2007 - 2008

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Pre-K 5

Schools: East Wareham, Ethel E. Hammond, and Minot Forest Elementary School

Ethel E. Hammond School East Wareham Elementary

Minot Forest Elementary

Vision Statement

Vision StatementThe East Wareham School, Ethel E. Hammond School, and the Minot Forest School will

provide a safe and engaging learning environment in which each child develops proficientacademic skills needed to meet todays required standards. The instructional climate at all

schools will nurture a foundation for learning of self and others.

Mission StatementThe mission of the Wareham Public Schools is to educate all students for lifes responsibilities,

challenges, and opportunities.


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Review of Past goals 06 - 07

WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond,

and Minot Forest

Goals and Objectives

Indicators of Accomplishment Goals Met

Academic

PerformanceGoal 1: To Enhance Literacy

Skills for All Students.

Continue K-3 Houghton Mifflin

program and expand to grades 4 and 5

Continue implementation of JohnSilber grant

Collaborate with Reading Coordinator

to seek optimal instruction andconsistency with Title 1

paraprofessionals

Seek an increase of Title One teacherto full-time at Hammond

Continue to provide balanced literacy

program

Utilize leveled readers to providedifferentiated instruction

Provide appropriate interventions at

each grade level to meet studentsneeds (Title 1, Special Education,

Lexia lab, Bradley Reading andLanguage Arts program, Wilson

program, Project Read, Tier 3 Model,etc)

Utilize assessments to assist with

instruction (DIBELS, GRADE,Stanford 10, Theme tests, DRA, etc)

Increase writing skills with various

genres, emphasizing coherent andorganized text, across the curriculum

Met

Funding: LEA budget, Title One,

John Silber Grant

Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS,

DIBELS, GRADE tests, Houghton-Mifflin

theme tests

Goal 2: To Enhance Math


Continue Investigations math

program, K-5, as primary math

instruction program

Augment math program withappropriate interventions

Collaborate with Math Coordinator

and consultants to provide optimalinstruction

Integrate math into daily routines

Integrate math with technology Encourage home technology practice

with the Investigations program Provide appropriate interventions at

each grade level to meet students

Met


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needs (Title 1, Special Education, etc)

Funding: LEA budget, Title One, Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS,Investigations tests

WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond,

and Minot Forest


Indicators of Accomplishment

Academic

Performance

Continued

Goal 3: Meet or Surpass

Established AdequateYearly Progress

(AYP) ImprovementTargets in ELA and

Math for EachSubgroup.

Continue implementation strategies for

questions

Provide MCAS preparation and

support materials to improve skills andstrategies

Utilize technology support and

program (i.e. Study Island) to increasestudent achievement

Utilize increased Math/ELA/Reading

instructional block to provideincreased support

Continue remediation support through

CARE extended day and summerprogram

Met

Goal 4: Explore new scienceprograms to

determine future

adoption to meet statemandates.

Through Curriculum office, seek

sample science programs With Science Committee, explore

sample programs with possible piloting of programs

Met

Funding: LEA budget Assessment: Program selection through

process in collaboration with the Science

Committee

Professional

Development

Goal 1: Provide Professional

DevelopmentOpportunities to Meet

Both Individual Needsand District

Initiatives.

Through Curriculum office, analyzecurrent training practices for all

teachers and paraprofessionals and

create a PreK-12 professionaldevelopment plan. This will be done

by considering needs from the professional development survey.

Hammond/East/Minot Staff will be

trained in September for Open Circle Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

training will continue

Provide Houghton Mifflin training for

Met


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grade 4 and 5 staff

Provide report card training, if needed,with any changes in format

Provide Technology training, if

needed, for new initiatives such asMoodle web browser or new emailcapability

Funding: LEA budget, Grants

secured through theCurriculum Office

Assessment: Professional Development

Survey and other related surveys

WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond, and

Minot Forest Goals

and Objectives


Community

Goal 1: Increase parentalinvolvement by

developing methods ofongoing communication

with families regardingeducational standards

and mandates

Increase parental involvement inall endeavors

Inform parents about grade level

benchmarks

Continue frequent parent meetingsfor Transitional 1stprogram

Review MCAS grading and

performance targets for parents Encourage families to attend Open

House/Book Fair

Continue monthly Principal

Newsletters

Continue literacy enrichmentevents such as Puppet and Pasta

Night Continue Grandparents

Thanksgiving Dinner

Continue International Night for

multicultural and diversityawareness

Continue Home/School

Partnership Compact Encourage parents to attend Parent

conferences

Continue Transitionorientations/tours prek to k, k to1, grade 1 to 2, and grade 5 to 6.

Ongoing

Goal 2: Increase InteractionsAmong Students,

Educators, SeniorCitizens, and Retired

Persons.

Foster grandparent program

Retired educator volunteersMet


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Goal 3: Expand Business andCommunity Agencies

Involvement in theEducational Process

Wal-Mart

Junior Achievement Makepeace Donations/foundation Wendys,

Target, Staples, Dick MelloniFoundation, Mark Anthonys,Harbor Watch Inn, ITH

Shaws

Met

WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond, and

Minot Forest Goals and

Objectives

Indicators of

Accomplishment

Facilities/Resources Ongoing

Goal 1: Develop the resources andfacilities needed to provide

an appropriate learningenvironment. Conduct

growth projections and

space needs analysis.

With increase in preschool

enrollment, another

session of preschool at Eastwill be needed to begin theschool year

Reorganize classroom

placements toaccommodate space issues

and needs of programs atEast

Minot windows are old and

many leak during strong

rain storms. Begin

replacement of windows

Hammond shingling projectto continue (East side) and

East shingling project to begin (North side)

Through fundraising byPTA, playgrounds(East/Hammond) will be

updated

Not Met

Not Met

Funding: LEA budget, Capital

Planning, The Village PTA

Assessment: Analysis of

enrollment, needs assessment ofbuildings


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New Goals 2007 2008

WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond,

and Minot Forest


Indicators of Accomplishment Goals Met

2007/2008 AcademicPerformance

Goal 1: To Enhance Literacy


Continue K-5 Houghton Mifflinprogram

Continue implementation of John

Silber grant K-3 Collaborate with Reading Coordinator

to seek optimal instruction andconsistency with Title 1

paraprofessionals

Continue to provide balanced literacy

program

Utilize leveled readers to providedifferentiated instruction

Provide appropriate interventions at

each grade level to meet studentsneeds (Title 1, Special Education,

Lexia lab, Bradley Reading andLanguage Arts program, Wilson

program, Project Read, Tier 3 Model,

Literacy Intervention Block, Soar to

Success,etc)

Utilize assessments to assist withinstruction (DIBELS, GRADE,

Stanford 10, Houghton Mifflin Themetests, DRA, etc) Increase writing skills with various

genres, emphasizing coherent andorganized text, across the curriculum

Incorporate objectives and goals as

listed in the Performance

Improvement Mapping Plan

Funding: LEA budget, Title One,John Silber Grant

Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS,DIBELS, GRADE tests, Houghton-Mifflin

theme tests

Goal 2: To Enhance Math


Continue Investigations math

program, K-5, as primary mathinstruction program

Augment math program withappropriate interventions

Collaborate with Math consultants to

provide optimal instruction Integrate math into daily routines Integrate math with technology

Encourage home technology practice


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with the Investigations website

Provide appropriate interventions ateach grade level to meet students

needs (Title 1, Special Education, etc)

Incorporate objectives and goals aslisted in the PerformanceImprovement Mapping Plan

Funding: LEA budget, Title One, Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS,

Investigations tests

WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond,

and Minot Forest



Academic

Performance

Continued

Goal 3: Meet or Surpass Established Adequate

Yearly Progress(AYP) Improvement

Targets in ELA andMath for Each

Subgroup.

Continue to improve open responsequestions with reinforced instructionalstrategies

Provide MCAS preparation andsupport materials to improve skills and

strategies

Utilize technology support and programs (i.e. Study Island) toincrease student achievement

Utilize increased Math/ELA/Reading

instructional block to provideincreased support

Continue remediation support throughCARE extended day and summer

program Incorporate objectives and goals as

listed in the PerformanceImprovement Mapping Plan

Goal 4: Implement newscience program to

meet state mandates.

Implement science kits for each grade

level.

Funding: LEA budget Assessment: Implementation of program

2007/2008 Professional

Development

Goal 1: Provide ProfessionalDevelopment

Opportunities to MeetBoth Individual Needs

and District

Through Curriculum office, analyzecurrent training practices for all

teachers and paraprofessionals and

create a PreK-12 professional

development plan. This will be done


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Initiatives. by considering needs from the professional development survey.

Sustainability team will be developed

and trained to foster continuity and

continuation of Open Circle

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)training will continue

Provide Houghton Mifflin training for

science curriculum Provide report card training on new

performance levels and grading

system Provide Technology training, if

needed, for new initiatives such as

Smartboard, Moodle, etc.

Provide additional workshopopportunities for staff through Cape

Cod Collaborative and other agencies

Funding: LEA budget, Grantssecured through the

Curriculum Office

Assessment: Professional DevelopmentSurvey, Workshop attendance and other

related surveys

WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond,

and Minot Forest



2007/2008 Community

Goal 1: Increase parentalinvolvement bydeveloping methods of

ongoingcommunication with

families regardingeducational standards

and mandates

Increase parental involvementin all endeavors

Hold informational meetingsfor parents about grade level

benchmarks, curriculum,

report cards, Open Circle program, etc.

Continue frequent parentmeetings for Transitional 1st

program

Encourage families to attend

Open House, Book Fair,

parent conferences or otherevents

Host Math Family night to

learn about math program Continue monthly Principal

Newsletters

Continue literacy enrichment

events such as Puppet andPasta Night


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Continue Grandparents

Thanksgiving Dinner Continue International Night

for multicultural and diversity

awareness

Continue Home/SchoolPartnership Compact

Continue Transition

tours/orientations prek to k,k to 1, grade 1 to 2, and grade5 to 6.

Utilize new phonecommunication system for

reminders of

activities/events/importantdates

Encourage additional parent

coaches for Destination

Imagination program

Goal 2: Increase Interactions

Among Students, Educators, Senior

Citizens, and RetiredPersons.

Foster grandparent program

Retired educator volunteers Gateman Baseball Players

continue to read to students

Goal 3: Expand Business and

Community AgenciesInvolvement in the

Educational Process

Wal-Mart

Junior Achievement Makepeace Donations/foundation Local

restaurants, Target, Staples,

Dick Melloni Foundation,Mark Anthonys, ITH

Shaws/Stop & Shop/Coke and

Pepsi Eastern Bank

Plymouth Country Club

Bay Pointe Country Club


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WPS

Strategic

Plan Goals

and

Objectives

East, Hammond, and Minot

Forest Goals and Objectives


2007/2008 Facilities/Resources

Goal 1: Develop the resources andfacilities needed to provide an

appropriate learning

environment. Conduct growth

projections and space needs

analysis.

With increase in preschool enrollment,the session of preschool that was

added this year at East will be needed

to begin the school year Reorganize teacher assignments and

classroom locations to accommodate

needs of programs and loss of teaching

positions Hammond shingling project to

continue (East side) and East shinglingproject to begin (North side)

Through fundraising by PTA,

playgrounds (East/Hammond) will be

updated Update security systems at all schools

Implement new phone communication

system

Funding: LEA budget, Capital Planning,The Village PTA

Assessment: Analysis of enrollment, needsassessment of buildings

Performance Goal 1A: Increase proficiency index of students on the grade 3 ELA MCAS

from 81.2 in 2006 to 83.8 in 2007.

Improvement Objectives:-Students will form questions about a text and locate facts/details in order to answer those

questions to distinguish cause from effect and fact from fiction.

Student Learning Objectives:-Students will identify basic facts and main ideas in a text and use them as the basis for

interpretation.

Strategies:

Teachers will use:1. graphic organizers2. reciprocal teaching (students write and respond to comprehensive questions)

3. overhead transparencies4. teacher modeling

5. explicit instruction


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Performance Goal 1B: Increase proficiency index of students on the grade 4 ELA MCAS

from 82.0 in 2006 to 84.6 in 2007.

Improvement Objectives:-Students will be able to analyze word study analysis and word structure skills.

-Students will understand the parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) within the contextof text.

-Students will be able to identify and understand topic/theme, main idea and details.-Students will be able to write in an organized fashion a response to an open response question

using a main idea/topic sentence, supporting details from the selection and a clincher or closing

Student Learning Objectives:-Students will be able to identify the meanings of root words, prefixes and suffixes to increase

the knowledge of unfamiliar words.-Students will be able to identify parts of speech within the text and recognize that a word

performs different functions according to its position in a sentence.-Students will be able to locate, analyze and respond to a question using main idea and details in

fiction and nonfictional texts.

-Students will be able to write an interpretation or explanation of a fictional or nonfictional textusing sufficient evidence using multiple steps within a prompt from the text as support for theiranswer.

Strategies:

Teachers will:1. define, model and scaffold (teach basic skill and build upon each topic)

2. compare and contrast3. provide a consistent word wall

4. locate theme and main ideaStudents will:

1. locate, identify, discern word study structures and main idea and details2. diagram parts of speech

3. use graphic organizers and templates in their writing

Performance Goal 1C: Increase proficiency index of students with disabilities on the grade

5 ELA MCAS from 65.7 in 2006 to 68.3 in 2007.

Improvement Objectives:-Students will be able to identify and use common textual features, graphic features, and

organizational structures while reading informational text.-Students will identify and interpret figurative language by the use of simile and metaphor to

convey authors mood and tone.

Student Learning Objectives:-Students will identify, analyze and apply knowledge of the purpose, structure and elements of

nonfiction or informational materials and provide evidence from the text to support theirunderstanding.

-Students will identify the basic facts and main ideas in a text and use them as the basis forinterpretation in literary and expository text.


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Strategies:Teachers will:

1. give explicit instruction and use read alouds2. identify features in figurative language and nonfiction text

Students will:

1. locate, label, and interpret information from a text2. use graphic organizers

3. interpret and write figurative language

Assessment grades 3-5:-Houghton Mifflin Integrated theme tests and skills tests

-Selected student work-GRADE test

-Teacher observation-Anecdotal records

-DIBELS

-Cloze work samples-Formal and informal assessments-Completed graphic organizers

Performance Goal: Improve the proficiency index of students with disabilities on the Grade

3 Math 2007 MCAS at Minot from 54.2 in 2006 to 56.8 in 2007.

Improvement Objectives:-Students will be taught the approach to correctly use the order of operations (+ - x ) in a

variety of math word problems

Student Learning Objectives:3.N.8

-Students will be able to select, use, and explain the means for solving equations using addition,subtraction, multiplication, and division up to three digits accurately and efficiently.

Strategies:

-Teachers will provide students with 100s chart-Teachers will provide direct instruction to students on how to complete a multiplication chart.

-Teachers will provide direct instruction to students on how to use the completed multiplicationtable to solve problems.

-Teachers will model strategies to solve math problems.-Students will use technology to reinforce the learning of math facts.

-Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use math reference sheets.


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Improvement Objectives:-Student will have practice computing fractions in real life applications using manipulatives and

discuss the process for solving fraction problems in a class, small group and in writing.

-Students will practice and apply their knowledge of two problem solving strategies:1. create/use visual representations

2 . accurately identifying the key components of the problem in order to problem solveeffectively

Student Learning Objectives:

Number Sense 4.N.3-Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as

part of a collection, and locations on a number line

Patterns, Relations, and Algebra 4.P.1

-Students will use knowledge and strategies to be able to describe, extend, and explain symbolicand numeric patterns, including multiplication patterns.

Strategies:-Students will identify and highlight (marker, circle) key words in a math word problem.

-Students will create (draw) a visual that relates to a word problem and use this drawing to helpsolve the problem.

-Teachers will model drawing and using the visual representations to problem solve.-Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use math reference sheets.

-Student will use manipulatives to determine the value of corresponding fractions.-Students will explain both orally and written the relationship of part to whole and whole to part

of fractions.-Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use manipulatives.

-Teachers will provide students with specific opportunities to use math reference sheets.


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Improvement Objectives:-Students will practice multiplication facts 0-12 in order to solve problems involving fractions,

proportions, and equivalency using appropriate strategies (clustering, standard algorithms, andlattice multiplication.

-Students use multiples 0-12 to demonstrate their knowledge of fractions, proportions, andequivalency through data, tables, and graphs.

Student Learning Objectives:

-Solve problems involving multiplication and division of whole numbers and multiplication ofpositive fractions with whole numbers

Strategies:

-Teachers will provide daily practice and drills (10 minute math)-Teachers will demonstrate how to use flash cards.

-Students will skip count, oral and written.

-Teachers will demonstrate creating and interpreting graphs.-Teachers will provide students will opportunities to use math reference sheets.


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Review of the FY08 School Budget, budget review is to be completed prior to December 5, 2007.Indicate any recommendations for the reallocation of funding or expenditure of additional funds

that may arise from the review of the school budget.

Since FY 03, the East Wareham, Hammond, and Minot Forests budgets have been cut, both inLocal funding as well as funding through grants. This has resulted in the loss of staff positions

as well as cuts to many instructional and maintenance accounts. In addition, costs of supplieshave increased which have impacted each schools budget. New curriculum materials,

replacement materials, building maintenance projects, and additional staffing have beensuspended during these difficult fiscal times. For the 2007/2008 school year, one elementary

teaching position will not be replaced which will result in increasing class size. The SchoolCouncil would like to see the following restored should additional money become available:

Restore three elementary positions- 2 from 2006/07 and 1 from 2007/08

Restore paraprofessional half-time position to kindergarten at East Wareham

Increase Reading Coordinator position from part-time to full-time at Minot

Allow for additional paraprofessionals to assist with math and literacy instruction

Maintain and enhance security, building, and grounds

Buildings:

Continue conversion of rugs to tile

Resume sufficient building maintenance projects to prevent further deterioration

Begin discussions for renovations to Minot Forest School

Security:

Update security systems in all three elementary schools


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Assessment of the Impact of Class Size on Student Performance

Indicate the average class size for each grade level.

K 1 2 3 4 5

04/05 20 18 21 21 20 22

05/06 20 18 18 24 18 21

06/07 20 18 19 21 23 22

07/08 20 22 23 22 21 24

What is the ratio of students to supportive adults?

(School membership divided by the total of FTE school department employees having

regular contact with students plus FTE volunteers regularly assisting in the school.)East 8.9 to 1

Hammond 6 to 1Minot 8.7 to 1

Identify grade levels or classes in which enrollment is projected to be too high? (List in order of

priority.)

Integrated Preschool-enrollment continues to rise which will necessitate the need for anadditional .5 position for teachers and paraprofessionalsGrade five-through attrition, one teaching position was eliminated in 2005/06 school year

Grade four-through attrition, one teaching position was eliminated in 2005/06 school yearPhysical Education at Hammond/East-increased enrollment at preschool and kindergarten

grade levels has not resulted in an increase in specialistsGrade three-through attrition-one teaching position was eliminated in 2006/07 school year

Grade two-transferred one teacher position to assist high numbers in grade 4Are there strategies that the council would like to recommend to address concerns related to class

size?Focus on maintaining optimal class size at the primary level.

Restore lost positions through attrition to lower class size or help with increased upper elementary classsize.

Surveys were conducted of teachers. The following graph shows the results:

Teachers satisfaction with school culture:

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10

20

30

40

50

Strongly

Agree

Agree Disagree Strongly

Disagree

Teachers


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Transience:

What percentage of students enrolled in your school has transferred into the Wareham Public

Schools within the past two school years from another school system?

School: Transferred in: Transferred out:

East 2004-2005 .2% .5%

East 2005-2006 5% 7%

Hammond 2004-2005 16% 14%

Hammond 2005-2006 16% 14%

Minot 2004-2005 24% 17%

Minot 2005-2006 11% 13%

Degree Status of Faculty: Indicate the number of faculty members at each degree level.

Bachelors: Masters: Two Masters or CAGS: Doctorate:

East 3 7 1 0

Hammond 7 4 6 0

Minot 11 26 11 0

Assessment of Learning

List standardized test instruments and national norm reference scores used to assess student

learning.

(See Appendix for Standardized Test Charts)

List additional measures of student learning including portfolio assessment and special

achievements and awards.

Awards Ceremonies-Hammond and MinotRandom Acts of Kindness awards-all three schools

Student of the Week awards-MinotIndividual Student Success Plans (ISSP)-MinotCARE after school program-Minot

Reading Challenge

Grade 5 Awards (Homework, Presidential Education Excellence Awards)


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Indicate Initiatives in Community Service LearningWareham Ordinary Heroes Project Mrs. Bostrom, Special Education secretary, was honored

for her volunteering work in the schools.

Pennies for Paws Kindergarten classes

Kids Helping Kids Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Pottel, Miss Kenefick, and

Mrs. Snider

Young Publishers Project Kindergarten Integrated Arts classes

Grandparents Thanksgiving Dinner centerpiece

making and napkin holders

Grade one

Fletcher Memorial Garden Project All three schools participate in this program

Renaissance Program East Wareham Elementary

WWI Memorial Bell Project All three schools participate in this program

Stone Soup Project All three schools participate in this program

Food drives to assist local food pantries Hammond Elementary School

Annual Coat Giveaway Grade three

Forestview Nursing Home Mrs. Schluter

Adopt a Child from Quito Ecuador Mrs. Leblanc and Mrs. Harunk

Pediatric Center drives Minot Forest and Hammond Schools

Jump Rope for Heart Mrs. Schluters class

Communication Project for Visually Impaired Several classes Newspaper reporting to local newspapers All three schools

Martin Luther King, Jr. Project

Community Resources Network-Stone Soup Week

Surveys were conducted of staff and parents. The following graph shows the results:

Satisfaction of parents with the school having high expectations for my child:

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20

30

40

50

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly

Disagree

Parents


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Instructional Program

Identify areas of instructional strengths: Identify areas of concern:

Family reading/literacy and math nights

Communication with parents relating to curriculum

through newsletters, teacher communication, email,and PTA meetings

Videotaped school performances and literacy events

to air on cable for all families to see

Reading is Fundamental book program continued to

give each student up to grade 1 three books to keep

Computer lab at Hammond and Minot allows forstudent use

Collaboration among teachers at Grade levelmeetings to share best practices

Standards based report card implemented through

Powerschool

PTA allows for enrichment programs and field trips

to enhance curriculum areas

Consistent district-wide reading program K-5

New assessments give immediate feedback on areas

to strengthen for students

Individual Student Success Plans (ISSP) were

developed for at-risk students

Teacher Assistance Council (TAC) was redesignedand met frequently throughout the year at allschools

MCAS scores showed an improvement in

subgroups Transitional 1

st program was implemented and will

continue

CARE after school program

ISSPs developed and maintained for students who

were at-risk of failing or in needs improvement

3 Full-day kindergarten programs

Received accreditation by NAEYC at Hammond

and East

Creation of Literacy Intervention Block

Need to purchase materials for

Social Studies curriculum

Need for increased parental

knowledge of policies relating to

attendance, homework, andtardiness that impact academic

performance

The subgroup oflow income for

English/Language Arts needs to

improve for AYP one more year

to come off the NI list

Increase the reading strategyreading to learn for students

Need for a consistent district-wide writing program that

includes benchmarks


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Enhancement of Parental Involvement

List the primary sources of parental involvement in the school.

Involvement/Participation Communication Spectator

Events:

School Council Cable television broadcasts of

informational presentations andperformances

Field day events

Policy review committee Internet school website Open House/Ice cream social

PTA Voice mail system Awards Ceremonies

Parent surveys Homework hotlines Band/Chorus concerts

Individual parent conferences Monthly Principal Newsletters Drama performances

Volunteers Orientation nights Holiday Breakfast

Chaperones Email Spring Fling

Grandparents ThanksgivingDinner

Holiday Singing Program

Strega Nona Puppet and Pasta

Night

Book Fairs

Math and Literacy Nights Bingo for Books

Parents on Interview committees Art Auction/Spaghetti SupperWendys Night, 1st Wednesday Craft FairLocal partnership with restaurants forcommunity fundraising

Surveys were conducted of staff and parents. The following graph shows the results:

Satisfaction with parental involvement:

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1020

30

40

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Strongly

Agree

Agre e Disagre e Strongly

Disagree

Teachers

Parents

Surveys were conducted of students and parents. The following graph shows the results:

Students enjoy school.

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40

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School Climate

Indicate the level of student attendance.

East 05-06 93%East 06-07 93.92%Hammond 05-06 94.69%

Hammond 06-07 97.5%Minot 05-06 93.18%

Minot 06-07 95.06%

Indicate the level of staff attendance.

East 05-06 93.2%East 06-07 96%Hammond 05-06 92.8%

Hammond 06-07 96.8%Minot 05-06 95%

Minot 06-07 95%

Indicate which activities the school organizes to promote understanding of multicultural and linguistically

diverse students.

PTA Programs

Climate of Respect throughout schools

Black History Month, Women in History Month, holiday celebrations, etc.

Community Service Projects

Cape Verde Curriculum

In most curriculum areas, a multi-cultural teaching approach has been included. We instill an

understanding and appreciation for all cultures. Students will continue to learn and appreciate

customs, traditions, languages and cultures from around the world. This can be done through thesocial studies curriculum, class projects, arts and literature of many cultures.

Resources available include: broad selection of books, reference books, filmstrips, tapes and

computer-generated encyclopedias in libraries, thematic units, and subscription to ScholasticNews

Multi-cultural themes and songs are highlighted in lessons by teachers as well as during the

Winter and Spring concerts

PTA sponsored trips to the Zeiterion Theatre enhances cultural experiences

Open Circle program at Minot, East, and Hammond focuses on diversity and respecting others

Intergenerational project with Forestview Nursing Home teaches respect for our senior population

Participation in Special Olympics and a school parade promoted pride for all students

Second Step Program for preschool

Time for Kids subscription

Field trips to Heritage Plantation and Plimoth Plantation

List the extra-curricular activities available to the students of the school, indicating the number of students involved

in each.

Activity Number of Participants Activity Number of Participants

Intramurals Football/Soccer 37 Intramurals Basketball 41

CARE Program 118 Intramurals Spring Spring 25

Reading Celebration/Ice

Cream Social

250 Reading Challenge 120

Holiday Celebration 115 Spring Fling 85

Band Instruction 80 Special Olympics 25 Total (8 from Minot)Chorus Instruction 70 Destination Imagination 14

Recorder Instruction 129 Pass, Punt, and Kick 521

Chess Club 12 Jump Rope for Heart 140 Raised $10,433.00

Art Enrichment 44 Puppet and Pasta Night 210

Bingo for Books 100


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Surveys were conducted of students, staff and parents. The following graph shows the results:

Satisfaction with school safety and security.

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20

40

60

80

100

Strongly

Agree/Yes

Agree Disagree-

No

Strongly

Disagree

Students

Teachers

Parents

Surveys were conducted of students, staff and parents. The following graph shows the results:

Satisfaction with school discipline.

0

20

40

60

80

100

Yes/Strongly

Agree

Agree No/Disagree Strongly

Disagree

Students

Teachers

Parents

Surveys were conducted of students and parents. The following graph shows the results:

The school promotes respect and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds.

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Yes/Strongly

Agree

Agree No/Disagree Strongly

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Students

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EAST WAREHAM, ETHEL E. HAMMOND AND MINOT FOREST

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

2006/2007

Please list all members of the school council.

Principal: Joan SeamansCo-chair: Theresa Warden-Parent

Teacher representatives (names and grade level): Parent representatives:

Anne Marie Fillion Preschool at East Theresa Warden-ParentMichelle Sampson-Kindergarten at East Kim Hunt-Parent

Michele Letourneau-Grade 3 at Minot Jamie Pelletier-ParentCarol Richardson-Grade 2 at Minot Sarah Schluter-Parent

Kathy Harunk-Grade 1 at Hammond Grace Kish-ParentAnn Pearle-Parent

Community representatives:Linda Lockwood-Community RepresentativeYvonne Mendes-Community Representative

Dates, Time, and Location of School Council Meetings:10/25/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School11/15/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School

12/13/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School1/24/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School





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APPENDICES

Minot Forest 2006 Adequate Yearly Progress

School Title I Status: Title I School (SW)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

2006 Cycle IV (2005 & 2006) Data 2006

Participation Performance Improvement AttendanceStudent Group

Enrolled Assessed %MetTarget

N CPIMetTarget

CPIChange

MetTarget

% ChangeMetTarget

AYP 2006

Aggregate 356 356 100.0 Yes 443 81.4 Yes 1.7 Yes 96.0 0.8 Yes Yes

Lim. English Prof. 2 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Spec. Ed. 63 63 - - 73 64.4 - - - 94.6 1.5 - -

Low Income 152 152 100.0 Yes 180 75.3 No -0.2 Yes/SH 95.2 0.9 Yes Yes

Afr. Amer./Black 39 39 - - 50 72.5 - - - 94.8 -0.4 - -

Asian or Pacif. Isl. 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Hispanic 9 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Native American 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -White 297 297 100.0 Yes 379 82.8 Yes 1.7 Yes 96.2 1.0 Yes Yes

MATHEMATICS

2006 Cycle IV (2005 & 2006) Data 2006

Participation Performance Improvement AttendanceStudent Group

Enrolled Assessed %MetTarget

N CPIMetTarget

CPIChange

MetTarget

% ChangeMetTarget

AYP 2006

Aggregate 357 357 100.0 Yes 218 75.3 Yes 8.2 Yes 96.0 0.8 Yes Yes

Lim. English Prof. 2 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Spec. Ed. 63 63 - - 39 57.1 - - - 94.6 1.5 - -

Low Income 153 153 - - 91 69.8 - - - 95.2 0.9 - -

Afr. Amer./Black 39 39 - - 27 63.9 - - - 94.8 -0.4 - -

Asian or Pacif. Isl. 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Hispanic 9 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Native American 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -

White 298 298 100.0 Yes 187 76.7 Yes 7.6 Yes 96.2 1.0 Yes Yes

Adequate Yearly Progress History

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006Accountability Status

Aggregate Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesELA

All Subgroups - - - - No No No YesIdentified for Improvement - Subgroups

Aggregate Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesMATH

All Subgroups - - - - No No Yes YesNo Status


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MCAS Annual Comparisons for Minot Forest - Wareham (03100017)

GRADE 05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ARTS

PERFORMANC E LEVEL 2006

ADVANCED 16

PROFICIENT 38NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 38

WARNING 8

GRADE 05 MATHEMATICS

PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2006

ADVANCED 14

PROFICIENT 25

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 36

WARNING 25

GRADE 05 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PERFORMANCE

LEVEL

2003 2004 2005 2006

ADVANCED 13 9 3 7

PROFICIENT 40 38 37 30

NEEDSIMPROVEMENT

37 42 53 47

WARNING 10 11 7 16
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GRADE 04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

PERFORMANCE

LEVEL

2003 2004 2005 2006

ADVANCED 5 0 11 7


NEEDS

IMPROVEMENT49 56 46 43

WARNING 6 6 11 5


PERFORMANCE

LEVEL

2003 2004 2005 2006

ADVANCED 8 9 8 16


NEEDSIMPROVEMENT

48 54 52 40

WARNING 19 17 13 13

GRADE 03 READING

PERFORMANCE

LEVEL

2003 2004 2005 2006

ABOVEPROFICIENT

N/A N/A N/A 10


NEEDSIMPROVEMENT

35 37 39 43

WARNING 3 7 3 7


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PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2006

ABOVE PROFICIENT 3

PROFICIENT 42

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 35

WARNING 20

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* Results on the annual comparison charts for years 2003-2005 may differ slightly from the reports releasedin previous years, because 2006 rules were applied to the 2003-2005 data to allow valid comparisons. Theoriginal MCAS data is still archived as it was released under the 2003 through 2005 results.

Data Last Updated on February 2, 2007
http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/mcas/mcascharts.asp


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Multi-Test District ReportDistrict: Wareham


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School Improvement Plan 07-08

Documents

Transcript of School Improvement Plan 07-08