SIS School Improvement Plan
SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2016 – 2017
School Name: Shelton Intermediate School
School District: Shelton Public Schools
Name of Principal: Kenneth D. Saranich
Current School Year: 2016-2017
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MISSION STATEMENT Through shared leadership, the Shelton Intermediate School fosters student growth by means of diverse and challenging educational opportunities. With the teamwork of our staff, parents, and community, we commit ourselves in providing a comprehensive educational experience with high academic standards for all students. We commit to developing successful citizens in an ever-changing global society through a learning environment that has a focus of respect, responsibility, and safety. GOAL OF SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL The goal of Shelton Intermediate School is to increase student performance in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and inquiry through consistent implementation of best instructional-based practices, which address 21st Century skills, are supported by data, and measured through standards-based assessments. Below are the members of the school team who will be the responsible for the implementation and monitoring of this School Improvement Plan, hereafter referred to as the SIP. The objective of the SIP is to eliminate the disparity in achievement for all students by providing the necessary means for students to succeed academically. The goals that were developed within the plan reflect the necessary improvement needed to make adequate yearly progress. The strategies listed under each of our goals reflect the steps that will be taken by administrators, teachers, and other support staff to meet our primary aim -- to ensure that all Shelton Intermediate School students, regardless of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, or linguistic subgroup, have the skills and knowledge required to be successful members of the community. Central Office Representatives Christopher Clouet, Superintendent Lorraine Rossner, Assistant Superintendent School Administration & Staff Kenneth D. Saranich, Headmaster Dina Marks, Housemaster SIS Leadership Team Teachers Instructional Tutors Paraprofessionals Community Representatives SIS Parent Teacher Organization Parents Community members
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GOALS: 1. By June 2017, 80% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet proficiency on the Reading Inventory and / or increase by 50 or more Lexile points on the SRI. 2. By June 2017, 75% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet a level 3 Smarter Balance equivalence as measured by NWEA MAP assessment in math (Grade 7 RIT score of 235 and Grade 8 RIT score of 242) or meet their projected fall to spring growth. 3. By June of 2017, 100% of the student population will report a positive connection to SIS and/or its staff as a result of the organizational changes to SIS’s structure and its behavior management system, which enhances the safety of the learning environment and supports the students’ ability to succeed, as measured by student SSPs, a spring school climate survey, and/or individualized behavior plans.
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Reading - RI
Math - NWEA
Fall SRI 2016
Target (+%)
Students w/ Disabilities*** Free & Reduced
26%
29%
61%
64%
Black Hispanic English Language Learners
64% 59% 24%
67% 62% 27%
Fall 2016
Gr. 7 Target (RIT - 235)
Gr. 8 Target (RIT – 242)
Fall 2016
Spring Target
Whole School
74%
Spring Target 80%
Grade 7
74%
80%
25%
56%
Grade 8
74%
80%
26%
64%
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SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2016– 2017 1. By June 2017, 80% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet proficiency on the Reading Inventory and / or increase by 50 or more Lexile points on the RI. 2. By June 2017, 75% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet a level 3 Smarter Balance equivalence as measured by NWEA MAP assessment in math (Grade 7 RIT score of 235 and Grade 8 RIT score of 242) or meet their projected fall to spring growth.
Action Plan Actions/Strategies/Interventions
Timeline
Professional Learning Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Means of Accountability
Implement, revise and update curriculum units and Common Formative Assessments aligned with the CCSS using the Rigorous Curriculum Design Model.
July 2016June 2017
Department/Faculty meetings on RCD model. New Teacher orientation on RCD, Curriculum hours and substitute coverage
Administration Leadership Team Teachers (by departments)
Completed curriculum units and Common Formative Assessments
Identification of “highprobability” instructional strategies from intervention meetings and the implementation through curriculum and instruction. Provide management, oversight, and resources to support the school SRBI and data team process.
July 2016June 2017
Faculty/Department meetings. Professional learning. Department meetings. Intervention meetings
Administration Leadership Team
Mini and formal observations, Lesson plans review
July 2016June 2017
Scheduled intervention meetings
Administration & Leadership Team
Data Team Forms Progress Monitoring Data
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SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2016 – 2017 By June of 2017, 100% of the student population will report a positive connection to SIS and/or its staff as a result of the organizational changes to SIS’s structure and its behavior management system, which enhances the safety of the learning environment and supports the students’ ability to succeed, as measured by student SSPs, a spring school climate survey, and/or individualized behavior plans.
Action Plan for School Climate Actions/Strategies/Interventions
Timeline
Professional Development Resources Survey development teams
Person(s) Responsible School Climate and Culture Team and Student Support Team.
Means of Accountability
Collect baseline data from student SSPs. Create school community survey for various stakeholders to support data collection and analysis towards SIP goal.
July 2016 – June 2017
Analysis data from SSPs
Mid-Term
Professional Learning Teams
Administration School Climate Committee Support Staff
SSP results IC referrals
Provide management, oversight, and school resources to increase the level of community involvement in school-wide activities that focus on creating a positive school community.
Quarterly
Parent workshop series, Staff professional learning, Student-center quarterly team activities, out-of-classroom learning experiences.
Administration, Dean of Students, School Climate and Culture Team, Student Support Team, Teachers and PTO.
Surveys IC records on grades and attendance Social Media/Website Participation rates Student achievement & recognitions
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Student Support Plans Infinite Campus Survey Designer, student/parent surveys; Baseline school data.
School Name: Shelton Intermediate School
School District: Shelton Public Schools
Name of Principal: Kenneth D. Saranich
Current School Year: 2016-2017
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MISSION STATEMENT Through shared leadership, the Shelton Intermediate School fosters student growth by means of diverse and challenging educational opportunities. With the teamwork of our staff, parents, and community, we commit ourselves in providing a comprehensive educational experience with high academic standards for all students. We commit to developing successful citizens in an ever-changing global society through a learning environment that has a focus of respect, responsibility, and safety. GOAL OF SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL The goal of Shelton Intermediate School is to increase student performance in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and inquiry through consistent implementation of best instructional-based practices, which address 21st Century skills, are supported by data, and measured through standards-based assessments. Below are the members of the school team who will be the responsible for the implementation and monitoring of this School Improvement Plan, hereafter referred to as the SIP. The objective of the SIP is to eliminate the disparity in achievement for all students by providing the necessary means for students to succeed academically. The goals that were developed within the plan reflect the necessary improvement needed to make adequate yearly progress. The strategies listed under each of our goals reflect the steps that will be taken by administrators, teachers, and other support staff to meet our primary aim -- to ensure that all Shelton Intermediate School students, regardless of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, or linguistic subgroup, have the skills and knowledge required to be successful members of the community. Central Office Representatives Christopher Clouet, Superintendent Lorraine Rossner, Assistant Superintendent School Administration & Staff Kenneth D. Saranich, Headmaster Dina Marks, Housemaster SIS Leadership Team Teachers Instructional Tutors Paraprofessionals Community Representatives SIS Parent Teacher Organization Parents Community members
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GOALS: 1. By June 2017, 80% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet proficiency on the Reading Inventory and / or increase by 50 or more Lexile points on the SRI. 2. By June 2017, 75% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet a level 3 Smarter Balance equivalence as measured by NWEA MAP assessment in math (Grade 7 RIT score of 235 and Grade 8 RIT score of 242) or meet their projected fall to spring growth. 3. By June of 2017, 100% of the student population will report a positive connection to SIS and/or its staff as a result of the organizational changes to SIS’s structure and its behavior management system, which enhances the safety of the learning environment and supports the students’ ability to succeed, as measured by student SSPs, a spring school climate survey, and/or individualized behavior plans.
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Reading - RI
Math - NWEA
Fall SRI 2016
Target (+%)
Students w/ Disabilities*** Free & Reduced
26%
29%
61%
64%
Black Hispanic English Language Learners
64% 59% 24%
67% 62% 27%
Fall 2016
Gr. 7 Target (RIT - 235)
Gr. 8 Target (RIT – 242)
Fall 2016
Spring Target
Whole School
74%
Spring Target 80%
Grade 7
74%
80%
25%
56%
Grade 8
74%
80%
26%
64%
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SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2016– 2017 1. By June 2017, 80% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet proficiency on the Reading Inventory and / or increase by 50 or more Lexile points on the RI. 2. By June 2017, 75% of all 7th and 8th grade students will meet a level 3 Smarter Balance equivalence as measured by NWEA MAP assessment in math (Grade 7 RIT score of 235 and Grade 8 RIT score of 242) or meet their projected fall to spring growth.
Action Plan Actions/Strategies/Interventions
Timeline
Professional Learning Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Means of Accountability
Implement, revise and update curriculum units and Common Formative Assessments aligned with the CCSS using the Rigorous Curriculum Design Model.
July 2016June 2017
Department/Faculty meetings on RCD model. New Teacher orientation on RCD, Curriculum hours and substitute coverage
Administration Leadership Team Teachers (by departments)
Completed curriculum units and Common Formative Assessments
Identification of “highprobability” instructional strategies from intervention meetings and the implementation through curriculum and instruction. Provide management, oversight, and resources to support the school SRBI and data team process.
July 2016June 2017
Faculty/Department meetings. Professional learning. Department meetings. Intervention meetings
Administration Leadership Team
Mini and formal observations, Lesson plans review
July 2016June 2017
Scheduled intervention meetings
Administration & Leadership Team
Data Team Forms Progress Monitoring Data
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SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2016 – 2017 By June of 2017, 100% of the student population will report a positive connection to SIS and/or its staff as a result of the organizational changes to SIS’s structure and its behavior management system, which enhances the safety of the learning environment and supports the students’ ability to succeed, as measured by student SSPs, a spring school climate survey, and/or individualized behavior plans.
Action Plan for School Climate Actions/Strategies/Interventions
Timeline
Professional Development Resources Survey development teams
Person(s) Responsible School Climate and Culture Team and Student Support Team.
Means of Accountability
Collect baseline data from student SSPs. Create school community survey for various stakeholders to support data collection and analysis towards SIP goal.
July 2016 – June 2017
Analysis data from SSPs
Mid-Term
Professional Learning Teams
Administration School Climate Committee Support Staff
SSP results IC referrals
Provide management, oversight, and school resources to increase the level of community involvement in school-wide activities that focus on creating a positive school community.
Quarterly
Parent workshop series, Staff professional learning, Student-center quarterly team activities, out-of-classroom learning experiences.
Administration, Dean of Students, School Climate and Culture Team, Student Support Team, Teachers and PTO.
Surveys IC records on grades and attendance Social Media/Website Participation rates Student achievement & recognitions
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Student Support Plans Infinite Campus Survey Designer, student/parent surveys; Baseline school data.
