Mid Cycle Review

Goal 1It is our belief that to educate the whole child we must support the social emotional growth, health and well-being of each student

Objective:

● Engage students● Connect with students and families

EngageEXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMING TIERED PROGRAMINGSPORTS ARTS CHORAL INSTRUMENTAL SERVICE LEARNING

Interscholastic Sports Art Club Musical Jazz Band Grade 6 Ambassadors

Intramurals Digital Art Club Dinner Theater Percussion Ensemble Grade 7 Senators

Weight Training Set Design Acapella Grade 8 Falcon Pride

Boot Camp Computer Lab

Couch to 5K AGRICULTURAL ACADEMIC CLUBS A.M. Clubs

Skateboarding Club Landscaping Club Math Team Breakfast club

Games Club Community Garden TV News Morning Intramurals

Ice hockey Academic Olympic Team Morning Academic Help

Game Maker's Club (Coding)

Teacher Support

Doing My Job Campaign

Connection with Students and FamiliesSchool Dances/Students Night CARE Program

Project Dream PYDC Connections

Collaboration with South Bay Counseling

Cyber Assemblies PATCH

Toy Drives Substance Abuse Assemblies (Heren, Brain Drain)

Food Pantries Anti Bully Campaign/Assemblies

Food Baskets Do Your Job Slogan

Courtney Greene Fund Family related events (Red Sox, Awards, BBQ, SOM, Honors Breakfasts etc)

Holiday Yard Sale Elementary After School Programs

Teacher relationships UMASS Band Day/Tailgating

Basketball Bonanza PCIS Administrative Representation Parent Leadership Summit

DataSuspendable Offenses down significantly over the last 5 years

Substantiated Bully/Harassment offenses significantly down

Aggressive natured incidents significantly down over the last 5 years

Trending Data What are we doing?

Increased 51a PD on working with kids with ASD

Increased safety assessments Expansion of CARE Program

Increased drug related deaths of parent/guardian/caregivers PD with a specialist related to Anxiety

Increased hospitalizations for mental health Bringing in programs to support families dealing with substance abuse

Adjustment Counselor Morning Meetings

Increased need for ASD Supports (14) Reentry procedures from hospitalizations

Increased anxiety related educational barriers Therapy dog in training

Red envelope system

Student to Teacher Mentorship

Branding PCIS

Goal 2Promote communication collaboration with family and community members in order to keep students and families connected and invested in their own education

Objective:

● Keep families informed

● Provide programs that bring families and students to school

Keep Families Informed Provide programs that bring families and students to school

Facebook PCIS Musical

Twitter Family Dinner Theater

Electronic Backpack BBQ

Remind 101 Spaghetti Dinner

Team/Teacher Websites Middle School Sports “A Night Under the Lights”

Homework Hotline Middle School Coffee House

District Voyager Express Boston Red Sox

Voyager Magazine Choral and Instrumental Concerts

Promotion of Aspen Awards/Honors Breakfasts/SOM/Graduations

Pawtucket Red Sox

Guidance nights

Open House Workshops

Data

All but 18 families have ASPEN portals and passwords

Over 60% are using Aspen regularly

Twitter followers have increased to 582 (Increased 157 followers since Sept.)

New Facebook page has 334 likes (Most popular post had 1,704 people viewed)

Increased teachers using Remind 101

Creation 4 NEW Events that will bring families to school events (Red Sox, Dinner Theater, Middle School Under the Lights, Coffee House)

Goal 3Improve student achievement and academic performance in ELA, Mathematics, and Science as measured by student data from district and state assessments

Objective:

● Give teachers an opportunity to collaborate and learn● Academically support students

Focus PointsGo from a level 2 school to a level 1

● Bring level 3 students to level 4/5 ● Close the gaps for 1/2 students: Identify areas of need for these students and

provide support● Reduce amount of students failing 2 or more subjects

7th Grade PARCC ELA Math

All Stud. Sp.Ed. Reg. Ed. Sp. Ed.

1 5% 24% 4% 13%

2 12% 37% 21% 59%

3 31% 28% 34% 20%

4/5 52% 11% 41% 9%

8th Grade PARCC ELA Math

All Stud. Sp. Ed Reg. Ed Sp. Ed.

1 12% 26% 43% 38%

2 6% 43% 0% 31%

3 19% 17% 14% 19%

4/5 62% 14% 43% 12%

6th Grade PARCC ELA Math

All Stud. Sp. Ed Reg. Ed Sp.Ed.

1 6% 20% 7% 32%

2 9% 36% 16% 45%

3 30% 36% 36% 20%

4/5 56% 8% 40% 4%

8th Grade PARCC Algebra

1 0%

2 0%

3 11%

4/5 89%

Science MCAS and Failure Trends Science Grade 8 MCAS

Warning 12%

Needs Improvement 35%

Proficient/Advanced 53% Failure Trends: Failing 2 Or More Subjects

School Year % of students

2012-2013 4.0%

2013-2014 2.7%

2014-2015 3.5%

Collaborative Professional LearningImplementation of Department Leads (DL)

Vertical Teaming Prof. Development (What skills should students have to be successful in 8th grade and what can we do to support those skills in grades 6-8, by subject)

Lesson Studies in Mathematics

PCT Umbrella Activities

Integration specialist driven professional goals

Collaboration Train

LST New Teacher job embedded PD

House/team based data teams

Academically Supporting StudentsCreation and implementation of a research class Math Team

Prof. Dev on Listening and Speaking (PVLEGS) 7th Grade Math Specialist

Performing Arts Class Academic Olympics

National Honor Society tutoring opportunities Geography Bee

PARCC Bootcamp Full time paraprofessionals in district-wide programs

VHS Program

Scheduling Tech Education (STEM) for ALL students

Summer Reading Celebration

Full Inclusion model with supports

After school computer/technology help

Goal 4Enhance students’ awareness of their civic responsibilities and increase their

participation as contributing members of the 21st century global community

Objective:

● Provide service learning opportunities

Service Learning Ambassadors (Grade 6) Multiple Grade Levels

Toys for Tots Community Garden

Random Acts of Kindness Food Pantry

Grade 7 Senators Boutique

School Beautification

Elementary After School Activities

Grade 8 Falcon Pride

Continued work with PFN

Polar Plunge

Nursing Home Visits

Bus Driver Appreciation