West Middle School

School Improvement Plan

2016-2017

School Vision / Mission
Mission Statement:
West Middle School is a dedicated, student-centered community, responsible for our success through the measurable growth of each student.
Vision Statement:
Excellence through empowerment.
Carroll County Public Schools Vision 2018: Focus on Excellence Objectives
Prepare Globally Competitive Students
Fully implement a CCPS curriculum aligned with the Maryland State Standards.
Partner with local institutions of higher education to ensure college readiness.
Enhance programs to ensure career readiness for all students.
Meet Each Student’s Instructional Needs
Close the achievement gap between highest achieving and most struggling students.
Provide appropriate education services for students identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Enhance alternative programs responsive to the needs of at-risk students.
Implement a Gifted and Talented Program aligned with COMAR requirements.
Enhance alternative learning opportunities through the use of digital resources.
Develop and Maintain an Effective Workforce
Attract and retain highly qualified, effective, and diverse employees.
Promote a culture of diversity in the workplace.
Develop an electronic observation, evaluation, feedback, and professional development system.
Continuously monitor the organizational structure to support the Vision 2018 Plan.
Provide a Secure, Orderly, Modern Environment
Reduce incidents of bullying, violence, intolerance, and behavioral disruptions.
Improve and modernize the environment within our school facilities and school buses.
Enhance security for all CCPS students, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
School Needs Assessment
Data was collected through a variety of sources including discipline data, student achievement data, faculty, parent, and student surveys, and intervention success rate data. This information showed need in the areas of classroom disruption, insubordination, and disrespect and achievement on the PARCC Math & ELA assessments.
School Improvement Goals to Target Areas from Needs Assessment
  1. Improve the culture of West Middle to address concerns of classroom disruption, insubordination, and disrespect by reducing the number of occurrences by 10% (204 in 2015 – 16).

  1. By 2018, improve student achievement on the ELA PARCC assessment by increasing the percentage of students earning a 4 or 5 to 75% (47.9% in 2015).

  1. By 2018, improve student achievement on the Math PARCC assessment by increasing the percentage of students earning a 4 or 5 to 75% (44.1% in 2015).

School Improvement Goal
  1. Improve the culture of West Middle to address concerns of classroom disruption, insubordination, and disrespect by reducing the number of occurrences by 10%.

Strategic Actions / Time Line / Measures of Success / Desired Performance Level
  • Provide PD opportunities for classroom management in the 21st century
/ Semester 1 / Survey, Discipline Data
  • Expand and modify the RIP It Up program
/ Year / Survey, Discipline Data
  • Provide PD opportunities on Checking for Understanding and Academic Ethos (Teach Like a Champion)
/ Year / Survey, Discipline Data
  • Provide PD opportunities for teachers to implement instructional technology in the classroom
/ Year / Survey, Discipline Data
School Improvement Goal
  1. By 2018, improve student achievement on the ELA PARCC assessment by increasing the percentage of students earning a 4 or 5 to 75%.

Strategic Actions / Time Line / Measures of Success / Desired Performance Level
  • Structure monthly content meetings for ELA, Science, & SS teachers to focus on reading for information strategies as provided by content supervisors
/ Semester 1 / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
  • Structure monthly content meetings for ELA and SS teachers to focus on authentic reading & writing as provided by content supervisors
/ Semester 2 / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
  • Provide PD opportunities focused on content specific strategies
/ Semester 2 / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
  • Provide PD opportunities for teachers to understand the instructional needs of the ELL learner and students of poverty
/ Year / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
  • All staff will participate in a poverty simulation.
/ November 2016 / Survey
School Improvement Goal
  1. By 2018, improve student achievement on the Math PARCC assessment by increasing the percentage of students earning a 4 or 5 to 75%.

Strategic Actions / Time Line / Measures of Success / Desired Performance Level
Structure monthly content meetings with Math and Science teachers to focus on modeling, reasoning, and connections as provided by the content supervisors. / Semester 2 / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
Structure monthly content meetings for Math teachers to focus on modeling, its definition, implementation, and best practices. / Semester 1 / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
Provide PD time to allow for collaboration and implementation of the Math Tech Book and Discovery Education program. / Semester 1 / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
Provide PD opportunities for teachers to understand the instructional needs of the ELL learner and students of poverty / Year / PARCC Data, Teacher Feedback
All staff will participate in a poverty simulation. / November 2016 / Survey