cabarrus county schools school improvement plan concord
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Cabarrus County Schools
School Improvement Plan
Concord High School
2013-2014
Vision
To nourish a single school culture in which all stakeholders share high expectations for each student to achieve
his or her potential.
Mission Statement
Within our single school culture where all stakeholders share high expectations for each student to achieve his or her potential
to lead in the 21st century, we will instill an appreciation for tradition and global citizenship while promoting a passion for
learning.
Belief Statements
We believe in….
Education of the whole child.
Personalized educational approaches for each child.
Caring and respectful relationships.
Safe, motivating, and inviting learning environments.
Integrity and honesty.
Parent and community partnerships.
Fiscal responsibility and efficient operations.
Data-driven decisions.
Achievement of success and educational excellence.
Demographics
Concord High School has been in existence for over 85 years. In 1924, the Concord Board of Education built Concord
High School through the passage of a $225,000 bond. Concord High School was severely damaged by fire in 1937 but was
rehabilitated to its original specifications in 1939 and served graduating classes until 1967. The building itself now houses the
Glenn Opportunity School. In 1967, the new Concord High School opened on Burrage Road. In 1969, before any other
Cabarrus County Schools, Concord High School was integrated with students from Logan High School. Since then, CHS has
undergone several building upgrades.
In 1987, the former drafting and computer classes were remodeled to house the Exceptional Children’s wing and in 1998
a new classroom wing and cafeteria expansion were also completed. In 2002, an auxiliary gym was created followed by a brand
new Media Center which was built in 2006. In 2007, a Public Service Academy was implemented as a component of Career
Technical Education and includes firefighter and EMT clusters. Graduates have enjoyed remarkable success in institutions of
higher learning both within and outside of North Carolina. Concord High School has provided many leaders to the state and
local governing bodies, to the medical community and as leaders in local and national business enterprises.
Although an urban, neighborhood high school, we benefit from the traditions and strong community support within the
city of Concord. Concord High School is unique in the Cabarrus County School system because of its history of service to the
community. Many students feel a sense of community at CHS; the building bridges generations, enriches lives and creates a
common heritage and single school culture. Of the eleven hundred and sixteen students at Concord High, 50.9% White, 27.7%
Black, 16.5% Hispanic,.02% Pacific, 1.3% Asian, .2% American Indian and 3.3% Multiracial.
We estimate that we serve a population that is over 51% free and reduced lunch due to the fact that all elementary feeder
schools for CHS are Title I Schools. We have a disproportionate number of the top performing students in the county while we
have a significant number of the lowest performing students. While many of our students come from upper middle class
families, the majority of our student population comes from socio-economic situations where all adult members of the
household are required to work. As a result of this factor, many of our parents and our students are unable to access or
participate in the after school opportunities our staff provides.
2013-2014 School Improvement Assurances Checklist Sheet
Cabarrus County Schools
Key Requirements for the 2013-2014 School Improvement Plan Indicate
Yes or No
1. The School Improvement Team (SIT) and School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Concord High School (school) meets all of the
requirements set forth in North Carolina General Statute 115C-105.27.
YES
2. The members of the SIT and their positions are included with this plan.
Minimum # of Parent and/or Community Representatives 0-750 students: 4; 751-1000 students: 5; 1001-1600 students: 6; 1601-
2000 students: 7
YES
3. The 2013-2014 SIP includes a plan to address school safety and discipline concerns in accordance with the safe school plan
developed under GS 115C-105.45-47.
YES
4. Our school has a waiver regarding class size for grades K-2, for financial flexibility, and for textbooks. N/A
5. A duty free lunch period has been established for every teacher on a daily basis or there is a record of the School Improvement Teams
plan.
YES
6. Duty-free planning time is provided for every teacher with the goal of providing at least five hours of planning time per week. The
duty-free instructional planning time shall be provided to the maximum extent that (i) the safety and proper supervision of children may
allow during regular student contact hours and (ii) insofar as funds are provided for this purpose by the General Assembly.
YES
7. An “open” meeting was held on August 19, 2013 (date) to address the school improvement plan goals and strategies with parents and
the community.
YES
8. All eligible staff members were given the opportunity to vote on the 2013-2014 School Improvement Plan by means of a secret ballot
on September 4, 2013 (date). The results of the vote were as follows: # _____ For # _______ Against # ________ Abstain
YES
Signature of Principal: ______Carla Black________________________________ Date: ___September 11, 2013________________
Signature of SIT Chairperson: _______Elizabeth Poole_____________________________ Date:_September 11, 2013_____________
School Improvement Team Members
Name Position Name Position
Margaret Sullivan Media Center Coordinator Carolyn Deberry Graduation Coach
Cindy Pressley Social Studies Teacher Bret Butch Assistant Principal
Chrissy Rotan IB Coordinator Karen Mitchell Assistant Principal
Instruction
Elizabeth Pinto Guidance Counselor Liz Poole CTE (SIP Chair)
Allison Turner English Teacher Alicia Hammell Administrative Assistant
Marjorie Brown Parent Heather Edmisten Tech Facilitator
Jill Gardiner Math Teacher Debby Melton Exceptional Children’s
Teacher
Nancy Cress Foreign Language Teacher Gina Dunagan School Treasurer
Brooke Childress Physical Education Carla Black Principal
Sharron Motsinger Science Teacher
Nancy Johnson Art Teacher
Sandy Aldridge Parent
Plan Title
(Strategy/Concept)
Concord High School-
Literacy Enhancement/CLC
Model
Goal Team Chair:
Karen Mitchell and Literacy
Leadership Team
Date:
September 11, 2013
Aligned CCS Goal
(write it out):
1.1: Cabarrus County Schools will prepare all students to be successful in institutions of higher education and/or the workforce.
1.3: All Cabarrus County Schools will provide instruction that meets/exceeds the standards necessary to be globally competitive in the 21st Century.
SMART Goal (1-3 year
projection)
By June 2017, Concord High School will meet or exceed expected student growth in Algebra I, Biology and English II.
Note: The original goal of this three year plan included English I as an EOC, English I is no longer an EOC, however, the data is relevant to the accomplishment of our goal from last year.
Strengths?
Student growth increased in English I (3 year average -0.2)
Note: English 2 will be used for 2013-2014
Opportunities For Improvement?
Increase student growth in Algebra I (3 year average -0.7) and
Biology (3 year average -1.7)
Information/Data needed that you do not have.
2012-2013 Growth Data in EVASS; expected October 2013
2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
EOC 65.3 72.4 80.5
65.3 72.4
80.5
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percent Proficient-Algebra 1
2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
EOC 69.9 73.1 82.2
69.9 73.1
82.2
60
65
70
75
80
85
Percent Proficient-Biology 1
Identify the measures you will use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.
A. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented/
completed? (Completion Data) Measure Reported
When Common Formative Assessments 10/2013
2/2014 5/2014
EOC/MSL Assessments 1/2014 EOC/MSL Assessments 6/2014
B. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented
correctly? (Fidelity)
Measure Reported
When
We are in the process of working with the
Literacy Leadership Team of Concord
High will use classroom walkthroughs to
measure implementation of the SIMS
Strategies and Student Engagement.
Quarterly
C. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the overall goal was met?
(Impact) Summative Measure Reported When EOC/MSL
Assessments January 2014
EOC/MSL
Assessments June 2014
Common Formative
Assessments Fall 2013
Spring 2014
Plan Title
(Strategy/Concept)
Literacy Enhancement /CLC
Models
Goal Team Chair:
Karen Mitchell and Literacy
Leadership Team
Date:
September 11, 2013
Indicate the steps you will need to take to implement this strategy. Step Action Steps Person
Responsible
Results/Measures Start Date Completion
Date Completed?
#1 Each department will write course and unit organizers
using CLC CERs.
Karen Mitchell and
Department
members
Each department will have course and unit
organizers for all EOC/MSL classes as well as 1
class from CTE, Fine Arts, Health/PE.
August 12 and
13, 2013
August 12 and
13, 2013
#2 API will introduce Literacy Enhancement Model to
new staff
Karen Mitchell Introduction materials and training on Literacy
Enhancement Model goals, objectives, strategies,
implementation and expectations.
August 26 –
30, 2013
September 9-13,
2013
#3 Teachers receive professional development on SIMS
Strategies.
EC Lead Teachers
CLC Team
Distribution of SIM Strategy resources and
additional training materials for Cohort I, II and
new teachers
September
2013
June, 2014
#4 Administrators will complete CWTs using HOXIE Administration and
CLC Leaders
Classroom walkthroughs of fidelity using the CLC
CERs
August, 2013 June 2014
#5 API will meet monthly with teachers to monitor
implementation of Literacy Enhancement/CLC
Model.
Karen Mitchell Agenda and minutes Week of Sept
23, 2013
4th week of
10/21/2013,
11/25/2013*,
12/16/2013*,
2/24/2014,
3/24/2014,
4/21/2014,
5/19/2014
#6 Administrators evaluate EOC/MSL Testing Scores Administration Scores and data January 2014
June 2014
January 2014
June 2014
** Content Literacy Continuum
**Content Enhancement Routines
Plan Title
(Strategy/Concept)
Concord High School-
EOC/MSL and Academic
PLC Model
Goal Team Chair:
Karen Mitchell
Date:
September 11, 2013
Aligned CCS Goal
(write it out):
1.1: Cabarrus County Schools will prepare all students to be successful in institutions of higher education and/or the workforce.
1.3: All Cabarrus County Schools will provide instruction that meets/exceeds the standards necessary to be globally competitive in the 21st Century.
SMART Goal (1-3 year
projection)
By June 2017, Concord High School will meet or exceed expected student growth in Algebra I, Biology and English II.
What data supports the SMART Goal above? (Insert data or put data in summary form. If too large, reference the data’s locat ion)
Strengths?
Student growth increased in English I (3 year average -0.2)
Note: 2013-2014 state assessment will be in English 2
Opportunities For Improvement?
Increase student growth in Algebra I (3 year average -0.7) and
Biology (3 year average -1.7)
Information/Data needed that you do not have.
2012-2013 Growth Data in EVASS; expected October 2013
2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
EOC 65.3 72.4 80.5
65.3 72.4
80.5
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percent Proficient-Algebra 1
2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
EOC 69.9 73.1 82.2
69.9 73.1
82.2
60
65
70
75
80
85
Percent Proficient-Biology 1
Identify the measures you will use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.
B. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented/
completed? (Completion Data) Measure Reported
When Administration will conduct 20
Cabarrus County CWTs using
Teachscape and HOXIE each
week to gather data and generate
reports.
10/2013 1/2014 3/2014 6/2014
Common Formative Assessments 10/2013 12/2013 3/2014 5/2014
B. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented
correctly? (Fidelity)
Measure Reported
When
We will use the county walkthrough
model on Teachscape and HOXIE to
measure fidelity.
Quarterly
C. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the overall goal was met?
(Impact) Summative Measure Reported
When EOC/MSL
Assessments January
2014 EOC/MSL
Assessments June 2014
Plan Title
(Strategy/Concept)
EOC/MSL Academic PLCs
Model
Goal Team Chair:
Karen Mitchell
Date:
September 11, 2013
Step Action Steps Person
Responsible Results/Measures Start Date Completion
Date Completed?
#1 PLC Chairs will coordinate weekly planning
period meetings for Math PLC, English PLC,
Social Studies PLC, Science PLC, Fine Arts
PLC, Health/PE PLC, and EC PLC to plan
instruction and collaborate around the problems
of practice to improve teaching and learning for
students.
PLC Chair Minutes, lesson plans turned in monthly, and
report to API.
Week of Aug
26, 2013
June/2014
#2 API will coordinate monthly meetings to monitor
implementation of EOC/MSL Academic PLC
Model.
Karen Mitchell Agenda, minutes, and data from common
formative assessments.
Week of Sept
23, 2013
June 2014
#3 Administrators will evaluate EOC/MSL Testing
scores
Administration Scores and data January 2014 June 2014
Plan Title
(Strategy/Concept)
Concord High School-
Drop-Out Prevention PLC
Model
Goal Team Chair:
Drop-Out Prevention Committee
Date:
September 11, 2013
Aligned CCS Goal
(write it out):
1.1: Cabarrus County Schools will prepare all students to be successful in institutions of higher education and/or the workforce.
1.3: All Cabarrus County Schools will provide instruction that meets/exceeds the standards necessary to be globally competitive in the 21st Century.
SMART Goal (1-3 year
projection)
By June 2017, Concord High School will increase the graduation rate to 90%.
What data supports the SMART Goal above? (Insert data or put data in summary form. If too large, reference the data’s locat ion)
Concord High Graduation Rate
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
4 Year Cohort 66.6% 71.0% 69.5% 79.4% 81.7% 86%
5 Year Cohort 74.6% 68.5% 72.5% 71.5% 80.3% 85.6%
Data gathered from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Strengths?
We exceeded our 4 and 5 year cohort graduation rates. We
were aiming for a graduation rate of 84% by 2014.
Retention data indicates 6 Seniors and 11 Juniors were
retained.
Opportunities For Improvement?
We need to continue our efforts to connect Freshmen and
Sophomores to our educational community with the hope of
reducing the retention rates. We retained 40 Freshmen and
24 Sophomores.
Information/Data needed that you do not have.
Number of Freshmen and Sophomores participating in
extra-curricular activities.
Attendance data and number of courses failed for
2012-3013 school year.
Identify the measures you will use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy. C. List the measure(s)
the team will use to
determine if the strategy
was implemented/
completed? (Completion
Data)
Measure Reported
When
Summer
Remediation
Data
August
2013
Attendance
Reports
Beginning
9/17/2013
bi-weekly
ending
6/8/2014
Progress
Reports
Every 4
and ½
weeks
beginning
9/2013
ending
5/2014
Report
Cards
Quarterly
YES Center
Data
Bi-weekly
beginning
9/17/2013
ending
6/8/2014
B. List the measure(s) the team will use to determine if the strategy was implemented
correctly? (Fidelity)
Measure Reported
When
Attendance –
Number of
Students Seat
Time
Credits
Recovered
in YES
Center
Number of
Students
Promoted
Goal Decreased
number of
students
requiring seat
time at the
end of the
semester by
2%
Improve
completion
rate of
students
recovering
credits in the
YES Center
by 2%
Increase number
of students
promoted by 2%
9th
Grade
Students
62 Fall
Spring
(Selena)
From Taina 301 out of 341
10th
Grade
Students
43 Fall
Spring
267 out of 291
11th
Grade
Students
40 Fall
Spring
239 out of 250
Seniors/Graduates 25 Fall
Spring
227 out of 233
Quarterly
C. List the measure(s)
the team will use to
determine if the overall
goal was met? (Impact)
Measure Reported
When
Attendance
Reports
Bi-
weekly
beginning
9/17/2013
ending
6/8/2014
YES
Center
Data
1/19/2014
ending
6/8/2014
Report
Cards
Quarterly
Graduation
Lists
January
2014 &
June
2014
Plan Title
(Strategy/Concept)
Drop-Out Prevention PLC
Goal Team Chair:
Karen Mitchell and Carolyn Deberry
Date:
September 11, 2013
Step Action Steps Person
Responsible
Results/Measures Start Date Completion
Date
Completed?
#1 DOP PLC will meet to analyze summer
remediation and YES Center placements.
DOP Committee Credits recovered and the number of students
placed
September
17, 2013
10/2013
#2 DOP committee will meet bi-weekly to monitor
attendance, at-risk students, and progress in
YES Center courses.
DOP
Committee
Agendas, attendance reports, YES Center
reports.
Beginning
9/17/2013
June 8, 2014
#3 DOP committee will evaluate student progress
reports and attendance.
DOP Committee Number of courses dropped to save two
courses.
10/ 2013
3/2014
10/2013
3/2014
#4 Staff will continue outreach/homebound visits
and interagency collaboration to support at-risk
students throughout the semester.
Graduation
Coach/ Social
Worker
W2s and AYP cohort rate Ongoing-As
Needed
June/2014
#5 Committee will review at-risk student progress
at the end of each semester to determine what
adjustments if any need to be made.
DOP Committee Number of credits earned/outstanding seat
time/W2s, and report card.
Jan 19, 2014
June 8, 2014
Jan 19, 2014
June 8, 2014