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PROPOSED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2006-2007
Focus Area I: Curriculum Review
Improvement Objective: Coordination of curriculum as related to the state frameworks, student achievement, insuring that it is connected and sequenced both horizontally, vertically, across special subject areas, provides equal access for all students and effectively supports success as students transition to middle and high schools.
Target Population: All students
Data Documentation: Student assessment results, student achievement as measured by “honor roll” data from receiving school districts.
Primary Owners: School Council members, Instructional Staff, Administration
Activities Persons
Responsible Completion
Date Resources or Professional Development
1. Systematic review of curriculum, exploration of new curriculum, and assessment of student progress to assure that individual student achievement is progressing. Grade level faculty, Administration, Support Personnel, and Guidance.
On-going Training in: a) scientifically based, data driven instructional materials and practice, b) interpretation of assessment data, c) MCAS performance expectations, d) technology to support these efforts and training to use it.
Provision of at least a 1 credit graduate level course to improve and standardize instructional practice
2. Coordination of curriculum from grade to grade with an emphasis on MCAS outcome expectations, systematic compilation of data, training in data entry and interpretation, review of student responses to evaluate and improve instructional practices
Grade level faculty, Administration, Support Personnel, and Guidance.
On-going Training in: a)entry and interpretation of assessment data, b) MCAS performance expectations, d) technology to support these efforts and training to use it.
Provision of at least a 2 credit graduate level course to improve and standardize assessment data.
PROPOSED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2006-2007
Focus Area II: Community Involvement
Improvement Objective: Improve student achievement through involvement and interaction between the school and community resources.
Target Population: All students
Data Documentation: Field trip requests, Parent notices, Weekly Reminders, Memos, Facility Use Requests, Press Clippings, Participant sign in sheets, Circulation Data from School Media Center and supporting Documents from the Public Library
Primary Owners: School Council members, Instructional Staff
Activities Persons
Responsible Completion
Date Resources or Professional Development
1.Increase/continue linkages with community resources such as: the Public Library, Cape Cod National Seashore, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, Castle Hill, Provincetown Art Association &Museum, Family Literacy Nights, etc to further enhance enrichment opportunities for all students. Faculty June 2007 Transportation, Curriculum Coordination
2. Provide input to the School Committee, Selectman and Town at large concerning all matters which directly or indirectly impact the academic achievement of our students to include but not be limited to: the continuation of School Choice, the impact of Provincetown’s restructuring, increasing enrollments in pre-school and related child-care needs, facility use, as well as any/all matters related to the school and school district.
School Council members June 2007 Time for visits to other programs
3. Increased communication through activities such as: press coverage, parent education programs, linkages with other school and community groups, boards and committees, to further their understanding of the impact of state and federal requirements as related to improved student achievement. School Council, Administration, Faculty June 2007 Volunteers to liaison with press, presenters for parent education programs and time to provide informational updates at School Council, CPC, TEEA and Faculty meetings.
4. Provide training to community groups who serve students and/or use the school facility (e.g. Recreation, After School Activities, Bus Drivers, Scout Leaders, etc. in relevant areas such as; Teasing/Bullying, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Wellness, etc.
Faculty, Administration, Guest Speakers, School Committee June 2007 Time to plan and present, attendance at relevant conferences to “train the trainers.”
PROPOSED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2006-2007
Focus Area III: School Environment
Improvement Objective: Improve student achievement through assessment and development of the physical, social, or instructional aspects of the school facility and the student’s instructional program.
Target Population: All students and families
Data Documentation: Field trip requests, Parent notices, Weekly Reminders, Memos, Facility Use Requests, Press Clippings, Participant sign in sheets, New or amended Policies
Primary Owners: School Council members, Instructional Staff, Administration
Activities Persons
Responsible Completion
Date Resources or Professional Development
1. Expand the variety of enrichment activities during and beyond the regular school day/year to include all school sponsored after school activities, and a reorganization of Adult Education. Faculty, School Council, Jump Up and Go and After School Activities Coordinator, School Council.
November 2006 for Adult Education, June 2007 for all other activities. Time to meet, School Committee review and approval, professional development to be determined.
2. Improve and refine the school Crisis Plan and communicate said plan to the community. Administration, Crisis Team members June 2007 Input and training from Public Safety Personnel, participation by school and Public Safety representatives in the Spring of 2007 to obtain related curriculum.
3. Develop a district wellness policy, maintain the school breakfast program and supporting procedures.
Administration, School Council, School Committee December 2006 Volunteer recruitment and training for morning recess coverage, communication of policy and expectations, Training in the relationship of physical activity to student achievement. (Brain Gym, Willy’s Gym staff activities, etc)
4. Complete preparation for Coordinated Program Review and Educational Quality Assurance audits Administration, Staff, School Committee, School Council June 2007 Time, EQA training and guidelines, funding, policy development.
5. Improvement of Student Attendance Administration, School Council, School Committee June 2007 Meeting time
6. Improve and maintain the school building and grounds
Administration, Head of Maintenance, School Council, School Committee
June 2007 Capital Improvement Plan approval, time for meetings, development of work specifications, Town meeting approval, funding
PROPOSED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2006-2007
Focus Area IV: Technology
Improvement Objective: Maintain and develop technology instruction and support as an integrated component of a total school program.
Target Population: All students and staff
Data Documentation: Gather baseline for the use of the school website, Media Specialist’s report
Primary Owners: Instructional Staff, Administrative Support Staff, Media Specialist
Activities Persons
Responsible Completion
Date Resources or Professional Development
1. Upgrade the School Website Grade level faculty, Administration, Support Personnel September 06 a)Site development to include “hit” counting capability b)staff training in operation and entry of data. c) communication to families about the upgrade and access procedures.
2. Implement the recommendations outlined in the technology plan Media Specialist, Administration, Administrative support personnel
June 07 a)Funding approval b) installation and configuration c) staff training.
3. Develop an electronic, online system of daily notice distribution and report card access for teachers
Media Specialist, Administration, Administrative support personnel
June 2007 a) installation and configuration, b) staff training
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