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School Improvement Plan
2015-2016 2015-2016 through 2016-2017
School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.
Draft Due: September 28, 2015 Final Copy Due: October 26, 2015
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Palisades Park Elementary School Contact Information
School: Palisades Park Elementary
Courier Number: 493
Address:
15321 York. Road
Phone Number: 980-343-9895
Charlotte, NC 28278
Fax Number: 980-343-2453
Learning Community
South Learning Community
School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/palisadesparkES/Pages/Default.aspx
Principal: Gina O’Hare
Learning Community Superintendent: Dennis Queen
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Palisades Park Elementary School Improvement Team Membership From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”
Committee Position Name Email Address Date
Elected
Principal Gina O’Hare [email protected] 09/2014
Assistant Principal Representative John Nix [email protected] 09/2014
Teacher Representative Siobhan Beam [email protected] 09/2015
Teacher Representative Elizabeth Sawchuk [email protected] 09/2015
Teacher Representative John McDonald [email protected] 09/2015
Teacher Representative Jennifer Cyr [email protected] 09/2015
Instructional Support Barbara Truette [email protected] 09/2014
Instructional Support Ann Triolo [email protected] 09/2014
Instructional Support Holly Averette [email protected] 09/2014
Parent Representative Amy Berdahl [email protected] 09/2014
Parent Representative Matt Trimble [email protected] 09/2015
Parent Representative Jessica Turton [email protected] 09/2015
Parent Representative Karen Gorby [email protected] 09/2014
Parent Representative Amity Molnar [email protected] 09/2015
Parent Representative Janetta Mack [email protected] 09/2015
PTSA Representative Julie Stanton/ Sue Brooks [email protected] 09/2015
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Vision Statement
District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and
productive life.
School: To educate all students using a collaborative engineering design process so that they have the personal and academic
skills they need to be productive citizens of the twenty-first century.
Mission Statement
District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.
School: ENGINEERING a brighter future for our students through STEM based curriculum and activities.
Palisades Park ES Shared Beliefs WE BELIEVE a shared commitment among teachers, parents,
and other adults to provide a safe and positive learning
environment contributes to student well-being and academic
success.
WE BELIEVE a shared commitment among teachers,
parents, and other adults to challenge students on their
learning levels and beyond, consistent with their learning
styles, and to encourage active engagement in learning
contribute to student well-being and academic success
WE BELIEVE that building personal skills and effective
collaboration is critical in preparing our students for the work
force.
WE BELIEVE a shared commitment among teachers, parents, and other adults to promote and sustain high morale are essential and contribute to student well-being and academic success.
Palisades Park ES SMART Goals Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at
least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular
student contact hours.
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Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing
behaviors.
The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Reading) will increase by 5% from the
previous NC EOG (Reading) scores.
The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Math) will increase by 5% from the previous
NC EOG (Math) scores.
Palisades Park will become rated as “prepared” in a minimum of 3 areas on the North Carolina STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric. (Area 3-
integration of technology and virtual learning; Area 5- PD on integrated STEM curriculum and community/industry partnerships and connections
with post-secondary education; Area 2- Connections to effective in and out of school programs)
Palisades Park ES Assessment Data Snapshot
NC Report Card Grade = B
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ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
323 0 10 116 71 12 114 139 10 26 39
100 0 0 100 100 0 100 99 0 0 100
Met ~ Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Met
299 0 10 109 66 9 105 130 8 23 39
58.5 0 0 54.1 47.0 0 69.5 47.7 0 0 92.3
55.1 0 69.3 40.4 43.0 56.5 65.2 42.9 27.6 30.3 92.5
Met ~ Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Met/CI
ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
323 0 10 116 71 12 114 139 10 26 39
100 0 0 100 100 0 100 100 0 0 100
Met ~ Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Met
300 0 10 109 66 10 105 131 8 24 39
71.0 0 0 67.0 59.1 0 81.0 60.3 0 0 100.0
53.9 0 77.0 37.8 46.1 53.6 63.0 42.1 34.0 30.0 93.3
Met ~ Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Met
ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
99 0 0 38 23 6 32 46 1 6 10
100 0 0 100 0 0 100 100 0 0 0
Met ~ ~ Met Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf.
92 0 0 35 22 6 29 43 1 6 10
80.4 0 0 74.3 0 0 0 76.7 0 0 0
61.8 0 0 46.0 51.7 63.3 71.7 50.0 33.2 36.4 94.4
Met ~ ~ Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf. Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf.
ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
97.7 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Met ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Goal Percent
Proficiency Status
Attendance
Rate
Status
Participation Denominator
Participation Percent
Participation Status
Proficiency Denominator
Proficiency Percent
Proficiency Denominator
Proficiency Percent
Goal Percent
Proficiency Status
Science
Proficiency Status
Math
Participation Denominator
Participation Percent
Participation Status
Participation Percent
Participation Status
Proficiency Denominator
Proficiency Percent
Goal Percent
Palisades Park Elementary
Reading
Participation Denominator
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Palisades Park ES Profile
This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff
qualifications.
Palisades Park Elementary is in its second year. Our school is located in southwest Charlotte near
Lake Wylie. Our attendance area includes many large neighborhoods like River Pointe, The
Palisades, Waterlyn, Sterling-Steele Creek, McDowell Place, River Oaks, Royal Oaks and Montreaux.
In addition, we are a partial magnet with 25 seats per grade level open to students who are not in
the school’s attendance zone. Palisades Park is a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)
school. Emphasis is put on integrating the Engineering Design Process. We currently have 729
students
Student Demographics for our school are: Caucasian 45%, African-American 36%, Hispanic 16%,
other 3%. Approximately 37% of students are economically disadvantaged. Our student population
includes 45 students identified as TD (Talent Development), 61 SWD (Students with Disabilities), and
37 LEP (Limited English Proficient).
A number of experienced teachers are assigned to Palisades Park Elementary. Currently, there are
31 certified classroom teachers, 8 teacher assistants, 2 full time EC teachers, 1 EC assistant, 1
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Assistant Principal, 1 Principal, 1 School Counselor, 1 Speech/Language Pathologist, 1 part time
School Psychologist, 1 TD teacher, a full time ESL teacher, 1 Technology Associate, 1 Media
Specialist, 1 Science Lab Teacher, 1 Art teacher, 1 Physical Education teacher, 1 Music teacher, 1
Literacy Facilitator, 1 Science Lead teacher, and 1 Math Lead teacher. All staff at PPES are identified
as Highly Qualified. In addition, we have 8 staff members holding a master’s degree, 4 who are
National Board Certified, and 4 who have dual licensure or additional certification.
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Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow
Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Four focus areas:
I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement
III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps
Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce Five focus areas:
I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development
III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development
Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child Three focus areas:
I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach
III. Partnership development
Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service Five focus areas:
I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health
III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service
Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems Four focus areas:
I. Effective and efficient processes and systems II. Strategic use of district resources
III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement
Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign
Four focus areas: I. Learning everywhere, all the time II. Innovation and entrepreneurship
III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools
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SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers
Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
Strategic Plan Goal: Effective Teaching and Leadership
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development
Data Used: Insight Survey results, Teacher Working Conditions survey
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Employ a lunch monitor within the first four weeks of school.
Gina O’Hare Monitor was hired effective 9/22/2015
District Lunch monitor
9/18/2015-6/10/2016
2. Create a schedule that includes staff member times to supervise students during lunch.
Gina O’Hare Duty free lunch provided on 9/24/2015.
District Administrators, TAs and other staff as needed
9/18/2015-6/10/2016
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SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time
Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.
Strategic Plan Goal: Effective Teaching and Leadership
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Recruit and retain top talent for school level positions
Data Used: Master Schedule, Planning minutes, Insight Survey
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Design a master schedule that allows for 5 days of instructional planning, 3 of which address content specific areas of Math, Science, and Literacy Create and implement a PLC schedule for teachers to meet with facilitators for 55 minutes 3 times per week
Gina O’Hare Ann Triolo
Master schedule created July 2014 PLC schedule created August & revised September 2014
N/A Grade Level Teachers, Curriculum Team, Principal
7/01/2015-6/10/2016
2. Implement a PLC Model to ensure all students are successful
Math, Science, and Literacy Facilitators will set instruction expectations for each PLC
Math, Science, and Literacy Facilitators will
Holly Averette Ann Triolo Barbara Truette
Initial PLC meetings held August 19th Weekly PLC meetings are on-going PLC norms developed August 26th
ADM’s used for 3 facilitators
Grade Level Teachers, Curriculum Team, Principal
8/19/2015-6/10/2016
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develop norms with each PLC
Math, Science, and Literacy Facilitators will lead data driven analysis for each PLC
Design and Implement planning template for math, science, and literacy
Data driven analysis within PLCs is ongoing Planning templates implemented August 19th
3. Create & maintain a Google Drive to facilitate the sharing of instructional resources and lesson plans
Set up shared folders for each PLC and invite members to collaborate
Add meeting agendas, instructional resources, Long Term Plans (LTPs), and lesson plans
Holly Averette Ann Triolo Barbara Truette
Google Drive shared on August 19th
N/A Grade Level Teachers, Curriculum Team,
8/19/2015-6/10/2016
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SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.
Strategic Plan Goal: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency
Data Used: Copy of Bullying Plan, Student Survey results
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention
Review/Share policy of expectations and processes with students and parents
talk about bully issues on the morning announcements
Use feedback from staff regarding behaviors that are impacting the school that could lead into a phase of bullying. Conference with these students and parents as a preventative measure.
John Nix, Assistant Principal
Students will understand policies and expectations regarding bullying
NA
All staff
Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
2. Character Education
Counselor will train staff on use of Second Step curriculum
Teachers will use Second Step
Brad Ewing, School Counselor
Work samples from
Second Step
Student discipline data will set a baseline this
All staff
Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016
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program to embed teaching social skills, positive behavior, and coping skills into Health lessons and class meetings
Counselor will provide classroom guidance for ongoing group issues.
year to drive future improvements
May 2016
3. Healthy Active Child 30 min. 30 minutes of active outside time is built into the daily schedule
PE teacher to attend PD on Achieve 225 Grant
PE teacher to share training with staff
Select students’ daily activity data tracked
Select students’ daily diet data tracked
Data analyzed by PE teacher
Jeremiah Hartnett
Students will be more physically fit Data will improve as it is tracked
Achieve 225 Grant
All teachers
Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
4. School Health Team Nurse involved in RTi meetings
when necessary
Promotes healthy lifestyle tips for staff/students
Sponsors Walk for Diabetes, Jump Rope for Heart
John Nix, Assistant Principal
Students will learn a more healthy way to live.
NA
Health Team Committee
Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
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SMART Goal (4): The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Reading) will increase by 5% from the previous NC EOG (Reading) scores.
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready
Strategic Plan Focus Area: II. Academic growth/high academic achievement
Data Used: NC EOG Data
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Implement Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) with LEP students to provide targeted reading instruction at students’ instructional levels.
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
Common assessment data, MAP data, Reading 3d, Dibels
District Funded
Reading teachers, TAs, ESL teacher
September ’15-May ‘16
2. Use Common Assessment, MAP, and Reading 3D data to provided student-specific, small group reading instruction 3-4 times/week in grades K-5.
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
Lesson plans EOG data
n/a Reading teachers, TAs
September ’15-May ‘16
3. Provide 1-1 reading mentoring to 3rd graders reading below grade level, through the North Star Reading Partners Initiative with volunteers from Lake Wylie Baptist Church and school personnel
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
Small group lesson plans EOG Data Common assessment data
n/a Reading teachers, TAs
September ’15-May ‘16
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4. Use Compass Learning to provide differentiated, independent practice in reading based on student RIT ranges from MAP.
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
Lesson plans n/a Reading teachers, TAs
September ’15-May ‘16
5. Professional Development on Text Complexity
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
PD attendance
n/a Reading teachers, TAs
October-May ‘16
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SMART Goal (5): The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Math) will increase by 5% from the previous NC EOG (Math) scores.
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement
Data Used: NC EOG Data
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Monitor student progress daily through exit tickets and utilize data to reteach as needed.
Holly Averette, Math Lead Teacher
MAP data, EOG data, lesson plans
n/a Math teachers, math lead teacher, TAs
September
’15-May ‘16
2. Implement IXL 2nd – 5th grade to integrate technology and differentiate independent practice.
Holly Averette, Math Lead Teacher
MAP data, EOG data, lesson plans
PTSA Math teachers, math lead teacher, TAs
September
’15-May ‘16
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SMART Goal (6): Palisades Park will become rated as “prepared” in a minimum of 3 areas on the North Carolina STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric. (Area 3-integration of technology and virtual learning; Area 5- PD on integrated STEM curriculum and community/industry partnerships and connections with post-secondary education; Area 2- Connections to effective in and out of school programs)
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready
Strategic Plan Focus Area: I. College- and career-readiness
Data Used: NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Integration of technology and
virtual learning
o 1 to 1 technology in 5th grade
o PD for teachers on Chromebooks, Google Classroom
o Additional Chrome book cart in 4th grade
o Virtual Math o Edmodo
Ann Triolo, Science Lead Teacher Pat Greene, Tech Associate
Classroom lesson plans District Funded, grants
Classroom teachers, curriculum team
September ’15-May ‘16
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2. PD on integrated STEM
curriculum and
community/industry partnerships
and connections with post-
secondary education
o Partnership with Discovery Place Education Studio for PD on 3D printers and Project Based Learning
o Partnership with GTN to plant gardens and provide farm experiences
o Partnership with METS at OHS
Ann Triolo, Science Lead Teacher
Attendance at PD sessions, lesson plans, school garden,
n/a Diane Byas, Lauren Casey, Ann Triolo, Science teachers
September ’15-May ‘16
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3. Connections to effective in and
out of school programs
o Discovery Place Science ASEP grades 3-5 (grant funded)
o Science Olympiad
o Destination Imagination
o First Lego League
Ann Triolo, Science Lead Teacher Jennifer Cyr, Science Lab Teacher John McDonald, TD teacher
Student attendance at Discovery Place after school program, Science Olympiad, DI, and FLL
Grant funded
Discovery place liaison, science lab teacher, club sponsors
September ’15-May ‘16
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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement
Data Used: Student Progress Reports, Report Cards, Student Data Trackers
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Common assessments
Pre- and post- assessments created in School Net aligned to objectives
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Quality and alignment of assessments will improve. Planning and pacing will be more strategic. Improved student performance of all final exams through effective PLC planning and collaboration
N/A Teachers Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
2. Data disaggregation
Process of monitoring student achievement by objective in order to facilitate remediation/intervention plans (i.e. RTI)
Gina O’Hare, Principal Brad Ewing, School Counselor
Data used to plan for differentiated instruction. Common assessment data trackers demonstrate greater mastery among student body.
N/A Teachers Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2015 March 2016 May 2016
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Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Assessment quality will be continuously improved.
3. Flexible grouping
Process of grouping students according to academic need by objective
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Remediation instruction much more targeted and strategic to increase overall mastery. Students who have demonstrated mastery will be provided with better quality extension opportunities to help push the “high-fliers.” Decreased retention of students due to increased remediation and general teacher and curricular support.
Teachers Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
4. Additional learning opportunities
Process of holding students accountable for learning via re-teaching, re-assessment and assigning a final value (i.e. 84%)
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal
Teachers more cognizant of learning taking place rather than teaching taking place, leading to greater student mastery of content. Increased content mastery
N/A Teachers Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
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Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
and increased performance on state test results by ability grouping students
5. Late and make-up work
School expectations for holding students accountable for completing assignments
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Greater student accountability to make-up work An understanding among all staff, students, and parents regarding CMS and school grading expectations
N/A Teachers Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
6. Grade reporting
Set expectations for the timeliness of recording grades in PowerSchool (initial grades and final grades after retest if applicable)
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Parents and students will be better informed of student progress allowing time for them to take actions such as attending tutoring. Reduced failure rates due to increased number of assessments allowing students to show evidence of mastery
N/A Teachers Aug 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016
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{School Name} - 600 Waiver Requests
Request for Waiver
1. Insert the waivers you are requesting
Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.
115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
3. Please state how the waiver will be used.
Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the
most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of
the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students
requesting elective classes.
4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.
This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.
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Approval of Plan
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal Gina O’Hare 09/2014
Assistant Principal Representative John Nix 09/2014
Teacher Representative Siobhan Beam 09/2015
Teacher Representative Elizabeth Sawchuk 09/2015
Teacher Representative John McDonald 09/2015
Teacher Representative Jennifer Cyr 09/2015
Instructional Support Barbara Truette 09/2014
Instructional Support Ann Triolo 09/2014
Instructional Support Holly Averette 09/2014
Parent Representative Amy Berdahl 09/2014
Parent Representative Matt Trimble 09/2015
Parent Representative Jessica Turton 09/2015
Parent Representative Karen Gorby 09/2014
Parent Representative Amity Molnar 09/2015
Parent Representative Janetta Mack 09/2015
PTSA Representative Julie Stanton 09/2015
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Quarter 2 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
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Quarter 3 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
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Quarter 4 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative