____________________ School Improvement Plan

Catawba Valley High School_ School Improvement Plan SY2006-2008

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Goals to focus school improvement efforts:

High Student Performance

Overall strategies to achieve growth standards for all students.

Intervention strategies for students performing below proficiency standards.

Safe, Orderly, Caring School

A plan to create a safe and positive environment for teaching and learning.

Quality Teachers and Staff

A plan to support increased performance through the professional development of the school staff.

Strong Family, Business, and Community Support

A plan for effective communication among the school, t= he home, and the community.

Effective and Efficient Operations

A plan to insure that effective and efficient operatio= ns are in place at the school.

SECTION = A: HIGH STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Catawba Valley High School- School Improvement Plan 2005-2008

High Student Performance<= /span>

Overall strategies to achieve growth standards for all students.

Data Indicator

Goal

Action Steps / Strategies

Timeline

Estimated Resources

Person(s) Responsible

Data Type/Source

Performance Indicator

Reading Pre-Tests & Post Tests

Increase individual reading levels for 75% of students scoring below the 50^th= percentile by two grade levels.

1.Teachers will integrate Plato with their language arts lessons.<= /p>

2. The Drop-and-Read learning system will be utilized throughout the entire school. Including all faculty and staff.

3. Implement Guided Reading Program

8/05—5/08=

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8/06—5/08

1. In-House Technology Workshops

2. School-Wide Planning.

3. CVHS Library

4. Guided Reading Program

1. Technology Facilitator

2. School-Admin

Staff Development

3. Plato Fast track Assessment

1. STAR Reading Assessment

SAS In-school Online Program

2. Library Books

Accelerated Reader Books and tests.

1. Increase in STAR Reading Assessment scores

2. Observed increase in the number of students who enjoy reading!=

3. Scores on Plato Fast Track

Technology Assessment Form

1. All students will have access to various new technology educational tools= .

2. Develop a Multimedia Video Center

1. Teacher will integra= te numerous technology tools into their academic curriculums.

2. Students will produce and edit video productions.

8/05—5/08=

8/06—5/07

1. In-House Technology Workshops

Staff Development

2. Staff Development

1. Technology Facilitator

NW RESA

Staff Development

2. School-Admin

Technology Facilitator

1. SAS In-School Online Program

Microsoft Office Applications the

Internet, PLATO, and DEPCO. =

2. Digital Camera

Video Camera

Video Editing Software

1. Increased staff integration of technology within their curriculums as evidenced by increa= sed participation in the computer lab.

2. Completion of Multimedi= a Video Center.

EOG Reading Scores

Improve EOG Reading scores to at = least 0.1 Standard Deviation Gain.

Middle School Language Arts Teacher to incorporate Corrective Reading strategies= .

8/05—5/08

1. Guided Reading Training

2. Corrective Reading Materials

1. E.C. Staff

2. Middle School Language Arts Teacher

E.O.G Scores

Increase in EOG scores for the Middle School (STD Gain)

Catawba Valley High School- School Improvement Plan 2005-2008

High Student Performance<= /span>

Intervention strategies for students performing below proficiency standards

Data Indicator

Goal

Action Steps / Strategies

Timeline

Estimated Resources

Person(s) Responsible

Data Type/Source

Performance Indicator

Math Competency

Increase the pass rate for students taking the Math Competency from 34% to 40%.

Students needing additional aid will receive remedial Pre- Algebra instruction.

8/05—5/08=

Peer-Tutoring

Plato in the Computer Labs

Use of Inquiry Based Instruction

Faculty

Math Teachers

Math Teachers

Competency Test Scores

Higher percentage of students passing the Math Competency Test=

Reading Competency

Increase the pass rate for students taking the Reading Competency from 30% to 35%.=

1. Students needing additional aid will receive focused reading remediation.=

2. The entire school will utilize the Drop and Read program.

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1. Competency Reading Remediation Workshops

2. In-House

Reading Workshops

1. Faculty

NW RESA

Workshops

2. Staff & Faculty

1. Competency Test Scores

2. Library Books

Accelerated Reader Books

Higher percentage of students passing the Reading Competency Test

Computer Competency

Increase the passing rate for all students needing to pass Computer Competency Multiple-Choice percentage from 50% to 55%. Performance from 75% to 79%.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>

1. Remedial work on the terms and examples for the Multiple-choice test.

2. 8^th grade students will be pulled from various classes to prac= tice computer performance skills.

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1. In-House Technology Workshops

2. Staff Development

1. Faculty

Technology Facilitator

2. Technology Facilitator

Computer competency scores

Increased passing rate on both parts of the Computer Competency Tests

Drop Out Rate

Reduce the drop out rate of students from CVHS by 10%

1. Remediation Credit Recovery.

2. 20 Unit Diploma

3. Counseling

8/06-5/08

PLATO, Teachers, Counseling, and Administration

Teachers, Counselor, School Board, Central Office, Administration=

1. G.P.A.

2. Report Cards

3. SIMS

Decreased drop out rate.

SECTION B: SAFE, ORDERLY, AND CARING SCHOOLS

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Safe, Orderly, and Caring Schools

A plan to create a safe and positive environment for teaching and learning

Data Indicator

Goal

Action Steps / Strategies

Timeline

Estimated Resources

Person(s) Responsible

Data Type/Source

Performance Indicator

Suspensions

The school will decrease the number of Out-of-School suspensions 20% to 25% o= ver the next three years.

1. A “Chill Out” room will be crea= ted where students can go to calm down from an escalating situation.

2. A full-time In-School-Suspension staff member will be hired to operate the I.S.S. room.

3. Develop therapeutic alternatives to Out of School Suspensions.

8/05—= ;5/08

8/05—5/08

1. = Vacant Room within Student Services

2. ISS Training/ Workshops

ISS Room

3. Counselor

1. Student Services

2. School-Admin

ISS Staff

3. Family Net

1. Teacher Recommendations

2. Office Referrals

Teacher Uniform Violation Referrals

Decrease in office referrals and out of school suspensions.

School Resource Officers

Continue to have the placement of a full-time School Resource Officer from the Hic= kory Police Department.

Request the addition of another SRO during class changes.

1. To increase the safety of the school, the school’s resource officer will remain on grounds the entire school = day.

2. A second SRO will be assigned to assist the full-time SRO during class changes.

8/05—= ;5/08

8/05-5/08

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1. Administration

2. Hickory= Public Schools- School Board=

Both Officers on Sch= ool Grounds

1. Fewer fights on-campus

2. Assignment of 2^nd School Resource Officer

Bus Safety

Facilitate additional safety and security measures for the bus driver and the student passengers.

1. Cell phones will be given to all bus drivers to call for help when needed= .

2. Cameras will be added to all buses.

8/05—5/08=

8/06—5/08=

1. = In-House Training

2. Bus Driver Workshops

1. Hickory= Public School- Admin

2. Bus Coordinator

Bus Monitors

Bus Drivers

Bus Referrals

There will be quick response to inappropriate behavior and/or emergency needs d= ue to the bus driver cell phones and bus cameras.

Lunch Safety

Reduce the rate of incidents in the lunchroom and hallways after lunch.

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# of referrals and conflict incidences during lunch and hall break

1. Fewer fights and conflicts in the halls and lunch rooms.

SECTION C: QUALITY TEACHERS AND STAFF=

Catawba Valley High School- School Improvement Plan 2005-2008

A plan to support increased performance through the professional development of the school staff

Data Indicator

Goal

Action Steps / Strategies

Timeline

Estimated Resources

Person(s) Responsible

Data Type/Source

Performance Indicator

Technology

1. The staff and facult= y will acquire Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Plato Program Skills.=

2. The ability for each teacher to have individual web pages using the new W= eb Portal System.

1. All staff and faculty will use new technologies with their academic instructi= on.

2. The technology facilitator will assist the faculty and staff on the use of new technologies and programs.

8/05—= ;5/08

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1.I= n-Service Training from HPS Technology Department

2.In-House Training from the Technology Facilitator

NW RESA

1.Hickory Public School- Admin

2.Technology Facilitator

3. HPS Technology Staff

Classrooms/ Main Computer Lab/ Mini-Computer Lab

SMART Board

LCD Projector and appropriate Web programs.

As evidence by Administrator Observations

Diverse Learning

1. Teachers and staff will develop programs that reduce the dropout rate of At-Risk students.

2. Develop multi-dimensional teaching styles.

1. Staff and faculty will receive District/in-house training on how to engage At-Risk students in classrooms.

2. The faculty will take part in Brain-Based learning workshops. =

3. Use of Schools Attuned in the Mi= ddle School.

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8/06 – 5/08

1.School-Wide Planning

Staff Development

2.In-House Training

NW RESA

3.Staff Development

1.School-Admin

Staff & Faculty

2.School-Admin

Staff & Faculty

3. Middle School Teachers

1.Increased G.P.A

Office Referrals

2.Brain Based Materials

3. Schools Attuned Materials

1.Higher Average GPA’s

2.More teachers effectively using Brain-Based activities in their classrooms.

Character Education

Character education will be woven into all subjects taught at CVHS.

Staff and faculty will have in-house training on how to implement character education into classes.

8/06---5/08

Central Office, Staff & Faculty, HPS Resou= rces

1.School-Admin

2. Classroom Teachers

Lesson Plans, Teacher & Stude= nt Handbooks, Posters, Class Rules, School-wide seminars, Student Services

Reduction in Office Referrals

Staff Development

To provide high quality sta= ff development opportunities that enhances quality, exemplary instruction, a= nd programs for at-risk and diverse populations.

All staff and faculty will participate in staff development that aligns with = the School Improvement Plan.

8/06---5/08

1. NWRESA, Central Office, Staff.

2.In-house training, Conferences and workshops= .

SIT, School-Admin and Central Office

Shared Materials and Knowledge, presentations to the faculty and staff.

1. Staff and Faculty participation in relevant staff development activities.=

2. Sharing of staff development results.

SECTION D: STRONG FAMILY, BUSINESS, A= ND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Catawba Valley High School- School Improvement Plan 2005-2008

Communication

A plan for effective communication among the school, the home, and the community

Data Indicator

Goal

Action Steps / Strategies

Timeline

Estimated Resources

Person(s) Responsible

Data Type/Source

Performance Indicator

Community Members & Agencies

The number of participation from community agencies and individuals with our school will increase from 57 to 65.

Invite more outside agencies to be involved in the day-to-day running of our sch= ool.

8/06—5/08=

Christian Ministries

Bank of America

District Attorney

Crawdad’s Assistant

General Manager

and numerous other agencies.

Sta= ff & Faculty

Sch= ool-Admin

Attendance

Successful:

Speeches, Awards, and Donations

Parental Involvement

Encourage positive opportunities for parents to become involved with their child’s learning.

1. The Staff & Faculty will conduct positive reward calls to parents for their child’s positive behaviors.

2. Increase opportunity for parents to give suggestions and feedback on their child’s learning environment. (Open House, PTSA Meetings, etc.)

8/05—5/08=

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1.CVHS Committees

2.Hickory Public Schools Parent Surveys, parent volunteer test proctors.=

1.S= taff & Faculty

2.S= chool-Admin

1.Office Referrals- Parent Contact Section

2.Parent/Student Sign-In Sheet at Open House and other School meetings.<= /p>

3. CVHS Newsletter

1.Parent Feedback Forms

2.Parent Feedback Forms

3. Parent Feedback Forms

SECTION E: EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION

Catawba Valley High School- School Improvement Plan 2005-2008

Effective and Efficient Operation

A plan to insure that effective and efficient operations are in place at the school

Data Indicator

Goal

Action Steps / Strategies

Timeline

Estimated Resources

Person(s) Responsible

Data Type/Source

Performance Indicator

Purchase & Work Requisition Orders

Streamline the school’s tracking and purchasing process.

The secretary will process purchase orders and maintenance work orders.<= /o:p>

8/05—5/08=

Hickory Public Schools Funding

Sch= ool-Admin

Hickory<= span style=3D'font-family:"Times New Roman"'> Publ= ic School’s Admin

CVHS Secretary

Purchase Orders

Work Requisitions

Orders

Purchase Orders/ Work Requisitions completed in a timely manner.=

Discipline Reports

Teachers will receive daily updates on student discipline assignments and attendan= ce.

1. = The Assistant Principal will provide teachers with a daily list of students assigned lunch detention, ISS and OSS.

2. The Data Manager will provide te= achers with daily reports of student absences and tardies.

8/05—5/08=

8/05—5/08=

1.In-House Technology

(E-mail)

2.Student Data Reports

1.S= chool-Admin

Ass= istant -Principal

Sta= ff & Faculty

2.D= ata Manager

1.Office Referrals

2.Daily Attendance

1.More efficient administration of ISS and OSS referrals.

2.Accurate attendance reporting.

Technology Schedules

Introduce a fair and effective schedule for the use of new technologies.=

The technology facilitator will make sure all teachers have access to new technologies for at least 45 minutes per class per week.

8/05—5/08=

In-House Technology Resources

Staff Development

Tec= hnology Facilitator

NW = RESA

Sch= ool-Admin

Posted and distributed schedules

Faculty usage of new technologies in both computer labs and their classrooms.

Data Indicator	Goal	Action Steps / Strategies	Timeline	Estimated Resources	Person(s) Responsible	Data Type/Source	Performance Indicator
Purchase & Work Requisition Orders	Streamline the school’s tracking and purchasing process.	The secretary will process purchase orders and maintenance work orders.<= /o:p>	8/05—5/08=	Hickory Public Schools Funding	Sch= ool-Admin Hickory<= span style=3D'font-family:"Times New Roman"'> Publ= ic School’s Admin CVHS Secretary	Purchase Orders Work Requisitions Orders	Purchase Orders/ Work Requisitions completed in a timely manner.=
Discipline Reports	Teachers will receive daily updates on student discipline assignments and attendan= ce.	1. = The Assistant Principal will provide teachers with a daily list of students assigned lunch detention, ISS and OSS. 2. The Data Manager will provide te= achers with daily reports of student absences and tardies.	8/05—5/08= 8/05—5/08=	1.In-House Technology (E-mail) 2.Student Data Reports	1.S= chool-Admin Ass= istant -Principal Sta= ff & Faculty 2.D= ata Manager	1.Office Referrals 2.Daily Attendance	1.More efficient administration of ISS and OSS referrals. 2.Accurate attendance reporting.
Technology Schedules	Introduce a fair and effective schedule for the use of new technologies.=	The technology facilitator will make sure all teachers have access to new technologies for at least 45 minutes per class per week.	8/05—5/08=	In-House Technology Resources Staff Development	Tec= hnology Facilitator NW = RESA Sch= ool-Admin	Posted and distributed schedules	Faculty usage of new technologies in both computer labs and their classrooms.