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School Improvement PlanOptional Addendum

JOHN P. FREEMAN OPTIONAL SCHOOL2011-2013

Monica C. Smith Principal

Breakthrough Leadership. Breakthrough Results.

School Improvement PlanOptional Addendum

JOHN P. FREEMAN OPTIONAL SCHOOL2011-2013

Monica C. Smith Principal

John P. Freeman Optional SchoolOptional School Improvement Plan

2011-2013

Goal #1 The percentage of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient level on the 2010-2011 TCAP Achievement Test will increase from 64% to 79%.

Why is this goal needed?

In order to achieve a fifteen percent increase in the number of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient Level, Math and Science teachers will collaborate to plan integrated units of study that address various learning styles through differentiated instruction, emphasizing real world problem-solving skills, and creating rigorous authentic learning assessments.

Identify district’s strategic goal this

supports.

This goal is linked to the system’s goal to create academically challenging, safe, supportive, and effective learning environments.

Goal #1: Action Steps Timeline Person(s) Responsible

Resources Required

Monitoring Strategy Anticipated Results

1. Teachers will be trained to use content literacy strategies (Marzano’s Classroom Strategies That Work and Tomlinson’s Differentiated Instruction) to improve reading across content and grade levels. Teachers will be trained. Administrators will attend, with teachers and the interventionist, professional learning community (PLC) meetings to provide

8/2011 –5/2013

C. Tate-MaclinM. WatkinsM. SmithR. Howard

Cost of copying materials

-Lesson plans-Formal and Informal Classroom observations -TCAP test results- PLC Meeting Logs-Peer Observations-Teachscape

Students’ reading comprehension will improve resulting in better utilization of science text materials in problem solving.

professional development and to discuss the impact of this action step on student learning.2. Lab kits will be utilized for each instructional unit.

8/2011-5/2013

C. JoynerR. HayslettA. AkbaryT. WoodusM. SmithM. Watkins

Costs absorbed by the district.

-Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades-Student Exhibition

Teachers will be able to easily access needed supplies and equipment. Hands-on experiences will provide students with opportunities to apply concepts resulting in higher-level thinking.

3. Elementary and Middle School teachers will implement the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum.

08/2011-5/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsR. HowardElementary Science Teachers

STEM curriculumDigital MicroscopesComputers for digital lab$9,872 (a portion of this cost will be absorbed by the school and MCS District Office)

-Classroom observations- Lesson Plans- Teacher made tests-Progress Reports- Report Card Grades- TCAP test results

Teachers will be able to implement science curriculum using research-based instructional strategies and hands-on lab activities.

4. Teachers will create common assessments via Discovery Education aligned with the Science and Math curriculums.

08/2011-5/2013

C. JoynerR. HayslettT. WoodusA. AkbaryC. OtisC. Tate Maclin

Cost of copying tests

-Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades- Teacher made tests.

Students will be exposed to similar format and graphics they will encounter on the TCAP test.

5. Math and Science teachers in grades 3 through 8 will use Classroom Performance Systems (CPS) to monitor

08/2011-5/2013

C. JoynerR. HayslettT. WoodusA. Akbary

More CPS units$2000

-Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports

Teachers will be able to assess student comprehension and provide immediate feedback. Students will

student understanding during lessons and as a review strategy.

S. EcholsY. CrawfordC. OtisC. Tate MaclinF. JonesS. Dolberry

-Report Card Grades begin to actively process data, information, ideas, etc. to identify and solve problems.

6. Teachers will utilize textbook-specific tutorial software for re-teaching and enrichment. Administrators will attend, with teachers and the interventionist, professional learning community (PLC) meetings to provide professional development and to discuss the impact of this action step on student learning.

8/2011-5/2013

C. JoynerR. HayslettT. WoodusA. Akbary

None -Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades

Students will be able to work on concepts independently and repeat programs as often as needed for mastery.Students will take more ownership of pacing and direction of learning.

7. Teachers will incorporate non-fiction read alouds that correlate with key units of study.

8/2011-5/2013

Elementary TeachersLibrarian

Cost of books$300

Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades

Students will gain a knowledge base for future learning and increase their science vocabulary.


2011-2013

Goal #2 The percentage of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient level on the 2010-2011 TCAP Achievement test will increase from 85% to 95%.


In order to achieve a ten percent increase in the number of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient Level, Reading Language Arts and Social Studies teachers will collaborate to plan integrated units of study that address various learning styles through differentiated instruction, emphasizing real world problem-solving skills, and creating rigorous authentic learning situations.


supports.



Resources Required


1. Language Arts and Social Studies teachers will work collaboratively to plan lessons that focus on skills assessed in both disciplines to improve student achievement.

8/2011-5/2013

M. Smith M. WatkinsR. HowardLanguage ArtsSocial Studies teachers.

No costs. -Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Common Assessments-Professional Development Evaluations -PLC meeting Logs-TEM Observations

Teachers will be able to identify those skills common to both disciplines, and create an action plan to address the deficiencies. Finally, teachers will use their formative data to drive their instruction.

2. Teachers will be P. Bailey Cost of -Lesson plans Teachers will

trained to use content literacy strategies (Marzano’s Classroom Strategies That Work and Tomlinson’s Differentiated Instruction) to improve reading across content and grade levels. Teachers will be trained. Administrators will attend, with teachers and the interventionist, professional learning community (PLC) meetings to provide professional development and to discuss the impact of this action step on student learning.

8/2011-5/2013 M. WatkinsM. SmithR. Howard

copying materials

-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades-Professional Development Evaluations (Teachers, administrators, and parents)

consistently employ differentiated instruction leading to stronger understanding by students of the required concepts.

3. Teachers will incorporate more mapping and graphing skills during daily instructional practices.

8/2011-5/2013 M. Smith, M. WatkinsR. HowardSocial Studies teachers

No additional costs.

-Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades-Professional Development Evaluations - Student Exhibition

Teachers will consistently employ maps and graphs as teaching and assessment strategies, leading to stronger understanding by students of the required concepts.

4. Teachers will plan and facilitate more Social Studies related field trips i.e. courts, museums, Imax, Traveling Exhibits.

8/2011-5/2013M. Smith, M. WatkinsSocial Studies Teachers

Four classes @ $150/bus/field trip ($450)Four classes @ $10/admission($1200)

-Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades-Professional

Students will develop a clearer understanding of Social Studies concepts through hands-on experiences, specifically related to the curriculum.

Development Evaluations (Teachers, administrators, and parents)- Student Exhibition

5. Teachers will implement Study Island in grades 2-8.

8/2011-5/2013 M. Smith, M. WatkinsSocial Studies Teachers

Subscription Fee $3000

-Lesson plans-Classroom observations-TCAP test results-Progress Reports-Report Card Grades-Professional Development Evaluations (Teachers, administrators, and parents)- Student ExhibitionScience

Students will develop a clearer understanding of Science and Social Studies using web-based practice and assessment.


2011-2013

Goal #3 The yearly attendance rate will be equal to or above 98% for the 2011-2013 school years. To decrease the number of tardies to school by 50% for the 2011-2013 school year.


To remain at John P. Freeman Optional School, students must maintain satisfactory attendance. A total of more than fifteen absences, tardies, and/or early dismissals for the year is considered unsatisfactory.


supports.

This goal is linked to the system’s goal to strengthen the family/school/community partnership to support the academic, vocational, social and emotional development of all students.


Resources Required

Monitoring Strategy

1. Teachers, counselors, and administrators will monitor attendance (tardiness) and provide incentives to decrease tardiness to school and to class. Administrators will attend, with teachers and the interventionist, professional learning committee (PLC) meetings to provide professional development and to discuss the impact of this action step on student learning.

8/2011-5/2012 and8/2012-5/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsR. Scott-HowardJ. CatheyS. DotsonDiscipline CommitteeGrade level teacher leaders and academic leadership team.

-Positive Behavior Incentive Program (PBIS) Plan-SMS Chancery-Elementary/Middle School Counselors’ Probation Groups-JPF Data Dashboard

2. Implement a 20-day no tardy incentive

8/2011-5/2012 and8/2012-5/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsR. Scott-HowardJ. CatheyS. DotsonDiscipline CommitteeGrade level teacher leaders and academic leadership team.

-Positive Behavior Incentive Program (PBIS) Plan-SMS Chancery-Elementary/Middle School Counselors’ Probation Groups-JPF Data Dashboard


2011-2013

Goal #4 Public awareness of the optional program at John P. Freeman Optional School will be increased.


To increase the awareness of the community regarding the academic and extra-curricular programs offered at John P. Freeman Optional School, marketing strategies will be implemented and ongoing throughout the school year.


supports.

This goal is linked to the system’s goal to work effectively with community agencies to support the physical and social/emotional development and well being of students.


Resources Required


1. The marketing committee will work to recruit qualified applicants via the Optional Open House.

01/2012 and 01/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsR. Scott-HowardJ. CatheyS. DotsonY. MortonM. CollinsFaculty, Student Council, and Parent Volunteers

Media presentations, school profile, brag sheet, flyers, and Smart phone and iphone applications. Cost of copies. Laptops for off-campus

We had prospective applicants to visit the school during the evening/morning sessions of the Optional Open House.

Parents will apply for their child (ren) to attend John P. Freeman for the following school year.

presentations.2. The marketing committee will work to recruit qualified applicants by mailing letters and brochures to area apartment complexes, and real estate agencies, and pre-schools, churches, new housing complex on Holmes Road, family and pediatrician doctors’ offices in the Whitehaven, Hickory Hill, downtown, and midtown areas.

08/2011-05/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsY. MortonR. CohenT. HolidayM. Dodson

Copies, envelopes, and stamps

Area apartment managers, real estate agents, churches, new housing complex on Holmes Road, family and pediatrician doctors’ offices in the Whitehaven, Hickory Hill, downtown, and midtown areas will be contacted to increase awareness.

Current and/or prospective tenants will contact and/or visit the school for additional information.


2011-2013

Goal #5 The enrollment at John P. Freeman Optional School will increase and become more diverse.


To increase the enrollment at John P. Freeman Optional School, marketing strategies must be implemented and ongoing throughout the school year.


supports.

This goal is linked to the system’s goal to create a climate system-wide that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of an increasingly diverse student and community population.


Resources Required


1. The marketing committee will work to target pre-kindergarten/first grade students to increase enrollment in those grades. This will help us recruit students for more kindergarten sections.

08/2011-05/2013

M. SmithM.WatkinsR. HowardJ. CatheyS. DotsonY. MortonM. CollinsT. HolidayM. DodsonR. Cohen

Copies, envelopes, and stamps

30 letters/300 brochures will be sent to area Day Care Centers.

Parents of pre-kindergarten and first grade students will contact and/or visit the school for additional information.

2. The marketing 10/2011- M. Smith No cost Numerous articles will Parents in the Whitehaven

committee will work to increase awareness of our school throughout the community via the Whitehaven Appeal, Parent Magazine, and Memphis City Schools Media.

05/2013 M. WatkinsR. HowardS. DotsonJ. CatheyFaculty and Parents

be published in the Whitehaven Appeal.

area will become more familiar with the optional program at John P. Freeman.

3. The marketing committee will work to increase awareness of our school throughout the community via a CommunityLuncheon/Open House. This will also help us recruit students for the two kindergarten sections.

04/2012-05/2012and 10/2012-05/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsR. Scott-HowardJ. CatheyS. DotsonM. CollinsY. MortonC. ColesF. WilkesFaculty Parents

Media presentations, school profile, brag sheet, flyers, and promotional items.C19 / 88.5 FM News Breaks for headlines and featured stories on district eventsLaptops for off-campus presentations

Parents of prospective students will call and/or visit the school for further information.

Parents throughout the community will become more familiar with the optional program at John P. Freeman.

4. The guidance counselors, various student groups and sponsors will conduct site visits at target schools for recruitment purposes.

02/2011-05/2012and 02/2012-05/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsR. Scott-HowardJ. CatheyS. DotsonFaculty

Media presentations, school profile, brag sheet, flyers, and promotional items. Internal labels from the Optional offices will be used in making school visits.Optional funds

The marketing committee will review student rosters at target schools. The committee will create a mailing list to send correspondence to eligible students. Interest inventories will be used to provide feedback from prospective or interested applicants.

Recruiting will increase the interest of prospective students and their parents will visit and/or contact the school for further information.

will be used to pay for buses to transport student groups and sponsors to and from site visits.Laptops for off-campus presentations.

5. A retractable banner and table skirt will be used during off-campus presentations.

08/2011-05/2012and 02/2012-05/2013

M. SmithM. WatkinsR. Scott-HowardJ. CatheyS. DotsonM. CollinsY. MortonC. ColesF. WilkesFaculty Parents

Media presentations, school profile, brag sheet, flyers, and promotional items. Internal labels from the Optional offices will be used in making school visits.Optional funds will be used to pay for buses to transport student groups and sponsors to and from site visits.Laptops for off-campus presentations.Cost for banner and table skirt$250

The marketing committee will review student rosters at target schools. The committee will create a mailing list to send correspondence to eligible students. Interest inventories will be used to provide feedback from prospective or interested applicants.

Recruiting will increase the interest of prospective students and their parents will visit and/or contact the school for further information.


2011-2013

Goal #6 The increase in keyboarding proficiency and word processing skills will support the goal from the School Improvement Plan as stated below. The percentage of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient level on the 2010-2011 TCAP Achievement test in Reading/Language Arts will increase from 85% to 95%.


Students need to be proficient in keyboarding skills in order to compete in today’s world where computersare utilized on a daily basis. Students will be challenged to increase their word processing skills so they will be more proficient in producing their written products.


supports.



Resources Required Monitoring Strategy

1. Students will be trained on software to improve keyboarding skills.

9/15/01-5/31/13

A. L. McGhee -Lesson Plans-Classroom Observation-Progress sheet from MBTT-Report Card Grades

2. Students will complete word processing projects as a part of their keyboarding in the computer lab. Students will also edit written work from the classroom and key that work to be returned to the classroom

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A. L. McGhee -Lesson Plans-Classroom Observation-Progress sheet from MBTT-Report Card Grades

teacher for credit.

3. The computer instructor will supplement the curriculum themes with hands-on activities using the digital camera, camcorder, scanner and software/Mac computers.

9/15/11-5/31/13

A. L. McGhee Digital Camera$299Camcorder$199Scanner$199

-Lesson Plans-Classroom Observation-Feedback from Classroom Teachers and Students (Readers, Viewers) -Product produced-Report Card Grades

4. Students will engage in desktop publishing (booklets, brochures, cards, flyers, newspapers, etc.) and PowerPoint presentations that will extend their classroom writing skills and enhance the quality and variety of exhibition projects.They will have opportunities to work independently and in groups to share ideas, learn from one another, and build new skills.

9/15/11-5/31/13

A. L. McGhee Color Printer$700

-Lesson Plans-Classroom Observation-Feedback from Classroom Teachers and Students (Readers, Viewers) -Product produced-Report Card Grades


2011-2013

Goal #7 There will be weekly coordination between the computer teacher and the classroom teachers for grades 1-5 to support the School Improvement Plan goals as listed below:The percentage of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient level on the 2010-2011 TCAP Achievement Test in Mathematics will increase from 64% to 79%.The percentage of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient level on the 2010-2011 TCAP Achievement test in Reading/Language Arts will increase from 85% to 95%.


In the computer lab, each student has his/her own computer to use. Studies indicate that involvement in learning is enhanced by using hands-on computer instruction and practice. Specific Internet sites can be accessed to strengthen students’ skills.


supports.



Resources Required

Monitoring Strategy

1. The computer instructor will distribute Collaboration Sheets to the

9/15/11-5/31/13

A. L. McGhee

-Lesson Plans-Classroom Observation-Feedback from Classroom Teachers and Students -Report Card Grades

classroom teachers, grades 1-5, weekly. Returned sheets will note desired specific areas and subjects on which the classroom teacher wants the computer teacher to focus.

2. The computer instructor will teach students using various software and Internet sites that can be used effectively in the classroom by the students and classroom teacher.

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A. L. McGhee -Lesson Plans-Classroom Observation-Feedback from Classroom Teachers and Students-Report Card Grades

3. Classroom teachers will attendtraining sessions in the computer lab led by the computer instructor to learn the software Inspiration and Kid Pix, and other software on which they may need additional instruction.

9/15/11-5/31/13

A. L. McGhee Software -Survey sheets-Evaluation sheets-Observation of skills being used in classroom after training

4. Classroom teachers’ questions will be

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A. L. McGhee -Survey sheets-Evaluation sheets

addressed specific to Macintosh use. Desktop navigation, how to make folders and organize files, saving to disk/CD in different formats, printing to various printers, backing up data, how to use email, etc., will be addressed.

-Observation of skills being used in classroom after training


2011-2013

Goal #8 Implementation of a Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) Program in grades 3 – 8 will support the School Improvement Plan goals as listed below:The percentage of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient level on the 2010-2011 TCAP Achievement Test in Mathematics will increase from 64% to 79%.The percentage of students scoring at the Advanced/Proficient level on the 2010-2011 TCAP Achievement test in Reading/Language Arts will increase from 85% to 95%.


All students need to be able to compete in our global economy. The going trend in our society today is the ability to use the computer efficiently and productively.

Identify district strategic goal this supports.

This goal is linked to the system’s goal to create academically challenging, safe, supportive, and effective learning environments. At the same time, this initiative crosses all other curricula borders to enhance learning.

Goal #8: Action Steps Timeline Person’s Responsible

Resources Required

Monitoring Strategy

Anticipated Results

2. A portable computer lab that was purchased

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M. SmithM. Watkins

Lesson plans,

Students will develop practical skills in problem solving. They will cross all

last school year will be used in the art class to implement the CAD program.

M. WalkerR. Scott-Howard

classroom observation, report cards, and student work.

curricula borders in the core courses such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and etc.

3. Support will be provided for teacher training and development.

9/15/11-5/31/13

M. SmithM. WatkinsM. WalkerR. Scott-Howard

Trained teacher will share new information with all grades in Art and with other colleagues.

Teachers will be able to network with other educators in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) for fresh ideas on new challenges.

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