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School Improvement Plan
2014-2015 2013-2014 through 2014-2015
School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.
Draft Due: September 26, 2014 Final Copy Due: October 24, 2014
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River Gate Elementary School Contact Information
School: River Gate Elementary Courier Number: 590
Address:
15340 Smith Road Phone Number: 980-344-1000
Charlotte, NC 28273 Fax Number: 980-343- 1836
Learning Community South School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rivergateES
Principal: Kimberly Odom
Learning Community Superintendent: Dennis Queen
River Gate Elementary School Improvement Team Membership From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”
Committee Position Name Email Address Date
Elected
Principal Kimberly Odom [email protected] 6/2/2014
Assistant Principal Representative Cheryl Moran [email protected] 6/2/2014
Teacher Representative Casey Thomas [email protected] 6/2/2014
Inst. Support Representative L. Flowers [email protected] 6/2/2014
Teacher Assistant Representative Carrie Miller [email protected] 6/2/2014
Parent Representative Amanda Peterson [email protected] 6/2/2014
Parent Representative Casey Ellis [email protected] 6/2/2014
Parent Representative Brandie Harris [email protected] 6/2/2014
Parent Representative Aenoy Phommavongsay [email protected] 6/2/2014
Parent Representative
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Vision Statement
District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and
productive life.
School: River Gate will be a place where learning is fun and students are constantly engaged. Through our efforts, we
will value our diversity and promote high standards for all learners. Collaborative efforts amongst all staff members and
continuous professional development will equip our staff to ensure that students experience the best educational
opportunities that will prepare them for their future endeavors. It is essential that we have a great classroom teacher for
every single child.
Mission Statement
District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.
School: A school with a rigorous learning environment that promotes high expectations and meets the needs of our
diverse learners, while preparing them to compete globally.
River Gate Elementary Shared Beliefs
We believe that students are entitled to a high quality educational experience. We are charged with nurturing the whole
child: Academically and Socially. We believe that in order to prepare our students for middle school and beyond, they
must be challenged academically, exposed to the possibilities, and taught responsibility. We will engage our students,
parents and school community in this process. We will teach our students that setting goals and dreaming big are
important. We will teach them that failure is a part of life and the growth and maturation process; however, it’s important
that they learn from the failure in order to allow the growth to take place.
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What? Why?
Common Core
Curriculum
The Common Core Standards are internationally bench-marked. This means that our standards will compare favorably to standards of other countries. Additionally rigor and higher level thinking skills will be infused at a greater level using common core.
Literacy Literacy will include a balanced approach. Writing, Independent Reading, Word Work and Supported Reading and facilitated daily during the literacy block. River Gate continues to build classroom libraries to support balanced literacy. Lucy Calkins/ Columbia University’s Teacher’s College provides structure, training and resources for the facilitation of balance literacy in our school.
Math Math is presented to students with a core four approach. The four basic components include
Investigations and Core Instruction, Problem Solving, Math Workshop and Math Fluency. Math
Investigations is our primary source for facilitating math instruction, however, to meet the needs
of students, teachers will uses a myriad of resources to support instructional goals.
Science Science will include hands on experiences wherein students will learn fundamentals of scientific concepts and explore the depths of the concepts in the science lab. Additionally, 3rd through 5th grade students will present a science fair project to students and panels of judges to support 21st century skill development. Science instruction is enhanced with the Gator Garden, Science Presentations through Discovery Place, field trips and speakers.
Social Studies Social Studies gives our students insight into the world around them. Students are exposed to
local, state and national government, geography, history and economics through core
curriculum and project based learning.
Extracurricular We believe that students should have an opportunity to tap into their special interests and talents in order to prepare themselves for their future goals and aspirations. At River Gate, we
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activities offer Girls on the Run, Art Club, Student Council, National Elementary Honor Society, Chess Club Safety Patrol, GEMUN, Recycling Club and a variety of other clubs and organizations to support student interests.
Character Education 21st century learners must not only be equipped to face academic challenges, but social challenges as well. In order to do so, students receive classroom guidance lessons from the school counselor periodically. She focuses on positive character traits and anti-bullying. We want our students to feel confident and poised to handle conflicts with peers and potential social problems as they arise.
Special area classes In order to be healthy, well rounded students, they must have an opportunity to learn about
areas outside of their core classes. Music (vocal and band), Art, Physical Education, Spanish,
Technology and Science Lab are all offered to K-5 students.
Talent Development
and Special
Education
To address students’ needs adequately, students are screened through testing to determine if
Exceptional Children’s’ Services are needed. Once this is determined, students work with
professionals trained to address their specific needs.
Assessments Assessments are used as a teachers’ guide to determine what students need and how they
should respond to their needs. Quarterly assessments called CIAs (Common Interim
Assessments) are given and used to plan instructional groups for students.
Homework Homework is assigned as needed to students to reinforce concepts presented in class. It is
NOT designed to be a punishment, but an opportunity for enrichment. Students are expected to
read every night for at least 30 minutes.
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River Gate Elementary SMART Goals
Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of
proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper
supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of
bullying and harassing behaviors.
Decrease the achievement gap between the highest performing and the two lowest performing subgroups as measured
by the North Carolina End-of-Grade test
At least 75% of our students will be proficient in reading as measured by the state EOG reading test.
River Gate Elementary Assessment Data Snapshot
Composite/Total
River Gate Elementary School
Teacher #
Enrolled # Tested %
Tested #
Level I %
Level I #
Level II %
Level II #
Level III %
Level III #
Level IV
%
Level
IV
#
Level V %
Level V # Level
III/IV/V % Level
III/ IV/V # Level
IV/V % Level
IV/V
School Total 1,005 1,005 100.00 159 15.82 224 22.29 139 13.83 335 33.33 148 14.73 622 61.89 483 48.06
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River Gate Elementary Profile
This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff
qualifications.
River Gate Elementary was built in 2009. The school is located in southwest Charlotte near the South Carolina state line. River Gate met 21 of 21 AYP targets and we made expected growth according to the 2012 End of Grade results. The school has grown tremendously and it serves a very diverse population of students. Student enrollment is at 790. A broad range of socio-economic levels, ethnicity, and geographic locations are represented within the student population.
Demographics are as follows: Caucasian 36%, African-American 32%, Hispanic 23%, Asian 6%, American Indian .6%
other 2.4%. Approximately 39% of the students qualify for F/R lunch. Our student population includes 57 TD students, 42
SWD students, & 44 LEP students.
River Gate’s staff is experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic, and includes 36 classroom teachers, 10 instructional
assistants, 1 assistant principal, 1 dean of students, 2 counselors, 1.5 art, 1.5 music, and 1.5 physical education teachers,
one Math Facilitator, and one Literacy Facilitator, 2 EC teachers, 1 Talent Development teacher, 1.5 English as a Second
Language teachers, and a Technology Associate. All teachers and instructional assistants are highly qualified. In order to
attract and retain quality teachers, we utilize a team approach to interviewing potential candidates and require candidates
to model a lesson with a group of students. Once teachers are hired, they are strategically placed on teams based on
students’ needs and the strengths of the teacher. Classes that need more intensive instruction have fewer students
assigned to better ensure they receive the targeted instruction needed.
During the 2013-2014 school year we will continue to implement instructional programs that promote student growth with
Response to Instruction, a Balanced Literacy Approach, Investigations Math, Lucy Calkins Writing, Inclusion, and
Remediation and Enrichment.
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Our students are our first priority, and it is our goal to provide the best instructional programs/teaching strategies that
promote increased student learning. Technology is infused in the classroom with the use of SMART technology, Discovery
Education video streaming, smooth boards, iPads, Ebeams, and other tools that make learning engaging and relevant for
our 21st century learners. In addition to our focused instructional program, we promote character education, the
Accelerated Reading Program, the Do the Right Thing program, Student Council and Girls on the Run.
River Gate is fortunate to have numerous volunteers and many corporate, church, and business sponsors who partner with
the school to enhance and maintain academic programs and initiatives.
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Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow
Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Four focus areas:
I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement
III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps
Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce Five focus areas:
I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development
III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development
Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child Three focus areas:
I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach
III. Partnership development
Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service Five focus areas:
I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health
III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service
Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems Four focus areas:
I. Effective and efficient processes and systems II. Strategic use of district resources
III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement
Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign
Four focus areas: I. Learning everywhere, all the time II. Innovation and entrepreneurship
III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools
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SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers
Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
Strategic Plan Goal: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Retention
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Teacher Retention Data
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Employ a lunch monitor as soon as possible
Interview potential candidates
Make recommendation to HR manager
Kimberly Odom, Principal
Students are monitored at lunch by the lunch monitor
District Lunch Monitors
Mid first quarter
2. Utilize teacher assistants in the cafeteria during lunch
Create a schedule for rotating instructional assistants in order to provide additional support for their assigned grade level.
Provide training to instructional assistants so they will know the
Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students
Safe and orderly cafeteria environment
N/A Teacher Assistants
Aug.- June
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behavior expectations for students.
3. Utilize administrative team members to monitor the cafeteria during lunch room whenever possible
Kimberly Odom, Principal
Safe and orderly cafeteria environment
N/A Administrative Team
Aug.- June
4. Provide teachers with a comfortable environment where they can eat and dialogue with colleagues.
Arrange furniture and fixtures so that the lounge area is clean and comfortable.
Decorate the lunch area with positive quotes to support a positive school climate.
Kimberly Odom, Principal and Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal and Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students
Increase in teacher morale as evidenced by teacher working conditions survey
N/A All Staff Aug.- June
SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time
Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.
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Strategic Plan Goal: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce, Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Teacher retention, data integrity and use
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Teacher Retention Data
Strategies (determined by what data) a. Task b. Task c. Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Create a master schedule to include a 90 minute PLC/ Planning block with facilitators.
Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students
Grade level agendas and minutes from meetings. Instructional Lesson Plans.
N/A All Staff Aug.- June
2. Provide four 45 minute planning blocks and five 30 minute planning blocks throughout the week to discuss data and interventions.
Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator
Data Driven Instruction. Improved assessment results.
N/A All Staff Aug.- June
SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning
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environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.
Strategic Plan Goal: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Safety, family engagement
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: School Survey Results
Strategies (determined by what data) d. Task e. Task f. Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention
Emphasize educational programs
that promote positive student
behavior
Implement Anti-bullying plan
Provide instructional lessons to help identify bullying behaviors and teach strategies to avoid being a victim and bystander.
Promote character
Shary Huntley, School Counselor Kimberly Odom, Principal
Number of office referrals
for bullying reduced
Students report feeling safe
on Student Survey
N/A Shary Huntley
Quarterly/ Ongoing
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education Continue to implement character education awards
2. Character Education
Create Character Education Team
Employ Additional School Counselor to assist with classroom guidance lessons
Provide Character Education Assemblies with positive character messages
Use GNN to discuss Respectful, Responsible and Safe behaviors
Provide each classroom with a behavior matrix poster
Classroom teachers receive PD on how to handle discipline issues based on the matrix.
Shary Huntley, School Counselor Character Ed. Team
Students report feeling safe on Student Survey
N/A All Staff Quarterly/ Ongoing
3. Healthy Active Child 30 min.
Provide health instruction to students daily
Shary Huntley, Counselor
Students choosing healthy behaviors with food options and activities
N/A All Staff Daily
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4. School Health Team
Sponsor School Health Fair
Sponsor healthy activities for school staff members i.e. volley ball games, walk competitions, etc.
Mary Ward, PE Teacher
Teachers choosing healthy behaviors with food options and activities
Donations provided by community partners
School Health Team
Quarterly/ Ongoing
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SMART Goal (4): Decrease the achievement gap between the highest performing and the two lowest performing subgroups by 10% (from 20% to 18%) as measured by the North Carolina End-of-Grade test
Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: End of Grade Test Results
Strategies (determined by what data) g. Task h. Task i. Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Differentiate Instruction
Develop PEP for students not performing on grade level
Provide book study on the topic of closing the achievement gap
Provide intensive reading for students
Create PLC to discuss strategies and intervention for students not performing on grade level
Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator
Students will demonstrate growth on assessments
$500 School Funds, PTA and Community Donations District provided training
Classroom
& Support
Teachers
Admin.
Team
Literacy
Committee
Quarterly/ Ongoing
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Group students for ability- level instruction
Provide instructional time for remediation and enrichment
during the literacy and math block
2. Use RTI model to monitor
student progress through
universal screenings, benchmark
assessments, and ongoing
progress monitoring
Purchase universal screening programs to determine grade-level goals and student deficiencies
Use AIMSweb to progress monitor
Give teachers release time to create and administer common grade level assessments
Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers
Students will demonstrate growth on assessments
District provided universal screenings
Classroom
& Support
Teachers
Admin.
Team
Literacy
Committee
Quarterly/ Ongoing
3. Implement effective intervention
strategies and programs
Provide training on research- interventions
Provide time for small group
Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal,
Students will demonstrate growth on assessments
N/A Classroom
& Support
Teachers
Quarterly/ Ongoing
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re-teaching
Use all staff for small group intensive instruction
Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers
Admin.
Team
Literacy
Committee
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SMART Goal (5): At least 75% of our students will be proficient in reading as measured by the state EOG reading test which is an increase from 62.3%.
Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for
every child to graduate college- and career-ready
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: EOG Test results, MAP data, AIMSweb, Reading 3D
Strategies (determined by what data) j. Task k. Task l. Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Continue to expand and
monitor an effective literacy
program
Create a master schedule that has a 120 minute block for literacy instruction
Create and complete literacy checklists of CCSS that have been taught.
Develop lesson plans that include the components of a balanced literacy program
Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina
100% of students have
sufficient time to practice
and master reading skills.
Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress
$5000 from school funds, PTA, District PD and Community Partners
Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators School Administrators
Quarterly/ Ongoing
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Create a master schedule that has a 90 minute planning block each week for each grade level
Create and monitor daily fluency practice for students who are struggling
Provide staff opportunities to attend quality literacy professional development training at the local, state, and national levels
Create quarterly common literacy assessments for each grade level
Provide students with a variety of reading genres
Purchase literacy materials
Provide research-based instructional materials for literacy
Provide technology to enhance literacy instruction and management of data
Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers
monitoring tools.
2. Use RTI model to monitor
student progress through
universal screenings, benchmark
assessments, and on-going
Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant
100% of students have
sufficient time to practice
and master reading skills.
District provided universal screenings
Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators
Quarterly/ Ongoing
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progress monitoring
Use AIMSweb to progress monitor
Implement effective intervention programs (RTI)
Purchase and provide training on research-based intervention programs
Provide staff with training on RTI components
Provide students who are strategic an additional 30 minutes a day of intensive small group instruction based on individual student need
Provide students who are intensive an additional 45 minutes of instruction with a supplemental reading program
Use all available staff for intervention instruction
Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers and Instructional Assistants
Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress monitoring tools.
$500 PTA for PD
School Administrators
3. Analyze data to determine
needs of students
Weekly meeting of teachers to analyze data
Provide staff development opportunities on data analysis
Provide opportunities for staff
Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongs
100% of students have
sufficient time to practice
and master reading skills.
N/A Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators School Administrat
Quarterly/ Ongoing
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members to attend training on effective reading strategies at the local, state, and national levels.
ay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers
Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress monitoring tools.
ors
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SMART Goal (6):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data) m. Task n. Task o. Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: EOG results, Common Assessment results, MAP data, Reading 3D data, AIMSweb data
Strategies (determined by what data) p. Task q. Task r. Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Common assessments
Students will be given a minimum of 4 Pre- and post- assessments created in School Net aligned to objectives
Students will be given the opportunity to reloop and retest if they receive a score of less than 85%
Julie McKinney-Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers-Literacy Facilitator
Copies of Assessments, Assessment results, Data notebooks
District provided program
Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators
Aug.- June Ongoing
2. Data disaggregation
Each team will meet on a weekly basis with facilitators to analyze data to plan for instruction.
Julie McKinney-Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers-Literacy
Data Trackers, Data Analysis Forms, PLC meeting notes
N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators
Aug.- June Ongoing
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Facilitator
3. Flexible grouping
Based on the analysis of data, students will be placed in flexible learning groups for daily A.I.G. time
Classroom Teachers
PLC meeting notes N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators
Aug.- June Ongoing
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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: EOG results, Common Assessment results, MAP data, Reading 3D data, AIMSweb data
4. Additional learning opportunities
Students will make test corrections after every test.
Students will receive additional instruction during the A.I.G. time or in small group instruction prior to retesting.
Students will retest with the opportunity to earn a minimum of 84% on the retest.
Julie McKinney-Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers-Literacy Facilitator Classroom Teachers
PLC agendas and notes N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators
Aug.- June Ongoing
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5. Late and make-up work A student who misses
homework or other assignments or due dates because of absences, whether excused or unexcused, will be allowed to make up the work. Arrangements for completing the work will be made within five school days of the student’s return to school. Arrangements will include a schedule for completion of the work. The teacher will initiate the contact with students regarding such
In all circumstances, homework and other assignments will be accepted, even when turned in after the designated due date. Credit for late work shall be awarded according to the following guidelines: 1. If the student was present in class on the due date, the work may be given less credit. 2. If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an excused absence, full credit must be given for the completed work. 3. If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an unexcused
Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students Classroom teachers
Staff Handbook, Staff Meeting and PLC agendas and notes
N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators
Aug.- June Ongoing
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absence, the work may be given less credit.
6. Grade reporting
Teachers will be given a minimum of 10 days to post grades to PowerSchool.
Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students Classroom Teachers
Monitoring Plan N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators
Aug.- June Ongoing
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River Gate Elementary School - 600 Waiver Requests
Request for Waiver
1. Insert the waivers you are requesting
Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.
115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
3. Please state how the waiver will be used.
Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the
most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of
the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students
requesting elective classes.
4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.
This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.
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Approval of Plan
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal Kimberly Odom 8/28/2014
Assistant Principal Representative Cheryl Moran 8/28/2014
Teacher Representative Casey Thomas 8/28/2014
Inst. Support Representative L. Flowers 8/28/2014
Teacher Assistant Representative Carrie Miller 8/28/2014
Parent Representative Brandie Harris 8/28/2014
Parent Representative Amanda Peterson 8/28/2014
Parent Representative Casey Ellis 8/28/2014
Parent Representative Aenoy Phommavongsay 8/28/2014
Parent Representative
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Quarter 2 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
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Quarter 3 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
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Quarter 4 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative