Duxbury Public Schools
DUXBURY HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
School Committee Presentation: October 17, 2014
School Councils
School Councils are the part of the Education Reform Law of 1993 that ensures meaningful involvement of parents, community members and school staff. The establishment of School Councils is one of the most important provisions of the law and one that professional staff considers an integral component of district best practices.
The School Council, co-chaired by the school principal, is required to:
1. meet regularly throughout the school year,
2. assist in the identification of facility and educational needs of students,
3. make recommendations for the development, implementation and assessment of programming,
4. assist in the review of the annual school budget,
5. promote relevant professional development,
6. review and make recommendations for the school handbook, and
7. develop school improvement plan goals that are consistent with the goals and standards of the district and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
As required under the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 and the Duxbury School Committee Policy (CEA) regarding School Councils, each council annually reviews the school budget, MCAS results, and the family handbook. In addition, each council supports professional development for all educators in the Duxbury Public Schools.
DHS School Council Membership:
Andrew Stephens – Principal and co-chair
Julia Adams – parent and co-chair
Jessica Manning – parent
Mary Lynn Carson – parent
Lisa Dembowski – faculty
David Scott – faculty
Elizabeth Walsh -- Faculty
Chris Leaverton – student
Abigail Manning -- Student
DUXBURY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Date: 10-9-14 / School: DHS / Principal: Andrew Stephens / School Year: 2014-2015 / School Council Co-Chair: Julia AdamsGoal #1 Student Achievement Goal #4 School Culture
Goal #2 1:1 Goal #5 Facilities
Goal #3 PBL Goal #6 MCAS – C.A.P.
GOAL: To continue to maximize student ability to write to text
OBJECTIVE / ACTIVITY / TIMELINE / MONITORING / EVALUATION1.1 By June, 2015, all DHS students will complete the Academic Merit assessments (September and April). All ELA and Social Studies teachers will utilize the benchmark data to adjust individual and group writing instruction such that students increase their respective scores on the post-test.
Explore expansion of this program. / Teacher calibration to Academic Merit rubric
Students complete Academic Merit reading and writing prompt
Grade Level ELA/S.S. teachers assess student essays (double-blind).
Data analysis and instructional strategies developed
Second administration of Academic Merit writing prompt and subsequent scoring and analysis
Grade Level ELA/S.S. teachers assess student essays (double blind)
Data analysis and instructional strategies developed / September, 2014
September, 2014
September-October, 2014
October, 2014
April, 2015
April, 2015
May, 2015 / ELA and S.S. teachers;
Subject Supervisors;
Principal / Academic Merit data reports
Academic Merit data reports
Department and PD Agendas
Academic Merit data reports
Department and PD Agendas
Anticipated Fiscal Resources: cost of Academic Merit program and substitute costs during correcting
DUXBURY SCHOOL
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Date: 10-9-14 / School: DHS / Principal: Andrew Stephens / School Year: 2014-2015 / School Council Co-Chair: Julia AdamsGoal #1 Student Achievement Goal #4 School Culture
Goal #2 1:1 Goal #5 Facilities
Goal #3 PBL Goal #6 MCAS – C.A.P.
GOAL: To complete the initial implementation of a Grades 9-12 1:1 initiative
OBJECTIVE / ACTIVITY / TIMELINE / MONITORING / EVALUATION2.1 By June, 2015, each department will have investigated and developed content and pedagogical approaches to classroom instruction utilizing 1:1 technology.
2.2 Utilize survey data to inform the 1:1 adaptations in upcoming years / Technology based PD sessions tied to technology tools (Google Docs, X2, Flip Instruction, etc.)
Extended Departmental PD time connected specifically to technology tools/practices connected with blended instruction.
Apple Training opportunities (Apple Core Team)
Planning for student and parent informational sessions
Utilization of Faculty Meetings for technology mini sessions
Implement and evaluate initial survey and analyze responses from students & faculty / Summer, 2014 & 2015
November-March, 2014-2015
November-May, 2014-2015
November-March, 2014-2015
October-May, 2014-2015
September, 2014 / Leadership Team
Principal;
Subject Supervisors
Technology Department
Assistant Superintendent;
Principal; Asst. Principal
Assistant Superintendent;
Principal; Leadership Team, Technology Department
Principal; Leadership Team Teachers
Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Leadership Team / Teacher enrollment;
Feedback
PD and Department Meeting Agendas;
End-of-Year Summary (Departmental)
Training agendas and enrollment
Technology committee minutes;
Discussion Points for presentations
Faculty meeting agendas
Survey response data
Anticipated Fiscal Resources: Professional Development Time
DUXBURY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Date: 10-9-14 / School: DHS / Principal: Andrew Stephens / School Year: 2014-2015 / School Council Co-Chair: Julia AdamsGoal #1 Student Achievement Goal #4 School Culture
Goal #2 1:1 Goal #5 Facilities
Goal #3 PBL Goal #6 MCAS – C.A.P.
GOAL: To maximize the PBL opportunities for students
OBJECTIVE / ACTIVITY / TIMELINE / MONITORING / EVALUATION3.1 By June 2015, 100% of students will participate in at least one Project Based Learning Experience. / Teachers will continue to develop and integrate Project Based Learning Opportunities into their instruction. / September-May, 2014-2015 / Principal;
Subject Supervisors;
Asst. Principals; / PBL Survey;
PD and Department Meeting Agendas;
Curriculum Maps
Anticipated Fiscal Resources: Professional Development Time
DUXBURY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Date: 10-9-14 / School: DHS / Principal: Andrew Stephens / School Year: 2014-2015 / School Council Co-Chair: Julia AdamsGoal #1 Student Achievement Goal #4 School Culture
Goal #2 1:1 Goal #5 Facilities
Goal #3 PBL Goal #6 MCAS – C.A.P.
Goal: To ensure a positive, respectful climate and culture that promotes collaboration and connectedness among students, staff and parents
OBJECTIVE / ACTIVITY / TIMELINE / MONITORING / EVALUATION4.1 Encourage student voice in decisions with regards to school culture.
4.2 Examine school traditions
4.3 Continue to communicate school and system wide resources around bullying prevention and reporting. Identify topical programming connected to areas of identified need.
4.4 Develop Student, Parent and Faculty surveys as part of data gathering process to identify areas of strength and those needing work as well as trends and key issues / Develop structures to allow students to make meaningful contributions to the decision making process around school culture and events.
Examine/review/revise school traditions for the new building. Develop ideas for events outside of the traditional Fall season.
Continue to utilize website and Newsletter to communicate bullying prevention and reporting resources.
Develop and administer semi-annual surveys of parents, students and faculty around key aspects of school program/culture / September-June, 2014-2015
November-June, 2014-2015
October-May, 2014-2015
October – May, 2014-2015 / School Administration, Student Council, Principal’s Advisory
School Admin., PTO Student Council, Principal’s Advisory, School Council,
Principal; School Council;
Subject Supervisors;
Assistant Principals
School Council, School Administration, Faculty, Principal’s Advisory, Student Council / Student Council minutes; Surveys
PTO, School Council, Student Council agendas; Surveys, Culture Club
Newsletters, website, Advisory content
Completed executive summary of data analysis and prioritization of trends
Anticipated Resources:
DUXBURY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Date: 10-9-14 / School: DHS / Principal: Andrew Stephens / School Year: 2014-2015 / School Council Co-Chair: Julia AdamsGoal #1 Student Achievement Goal #4 School Culture
Goal #2 1:1 Goal #5 Facilities
Goal #3 PBL Goal #6 MCAS – C.A.P.
GOAL: To complete the transition into the new DMS – DHS Building
OBJECTIVE / ACTIVITY / TIMELINE / MONITORING / EVALUATION5.1 Complete move into the new building
5.2 Investigate ways to personalize DHS / Complete the physical move into the building.
Ensure that all technology is fully functional in all spaces as specified
Ensure that all facility systems are fully functional in all spaces
Evaluate the impact of the new space on students and faculty
Identify and address issues that arise (foreseen and unforeseen) connected to maintenance and technology issues.
Develop ideas to bring personalized feel to the new building while respecting the new space (artwork, benches, posters) / September-June, 2014-2015
October-June, 2014-2015 / Faculty and staff,
Subject Supervisors,
Assistant Principal,
Principal’s Advisory,
School Council
School Council / MSS & TSS log
Commissioning Process
School Council Agendas
Anticipated Fiscal Resources:
DUXBURY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Date: 10-9-14 / School: DHS / Principal: Andrew Stephens / School Year: 2014-2015 / School Council Co-Chair: Julia AdamsGoal #1 Student Achievement Goal #4 School Culture
Goal #2 1:1 Goal #5 Facilities
Goal #3 PBL Goal #6 MCAS – C.A.P.
1) Special Education Students % Proficient/Advanced:
ELA:2007: 41% (11/27)
2008: 58% (17/29)
2009: 72% (15/21)
2010: 58% (18/31)
2011: 90% (27/30)
2012: 100% (17/17)
2013: 90% (28/31)
2014: 95% (35/37) / MATH:
2007: 45% (12/27)
2008: 41% (11/27)
2009: 73% (14/20)
2010: 60% (20/33)
2011: 87% (26/30)
2012: 88% (15/17)
2013: 74% (23/31)
2014: 89% (33/37) / BIOLOGY (Grade 9):
2007: N/A
2008: 39% (7/18)
2009: 54% (21/40)
2010: 53% (18/34)
2011: 82% (23/28)
2012: 55% (17/31)
2013: 69% (25/36)
2014: 72% (28/39)
2) Writing Prompts:
OPEN RESPONSE / LONG COMPOSITION (ELA)ELA:
2007: 2.5/4.0
2008: 2.8/4.0
2009: 3.1/4.0
2010: 2.9/4.0
2011: 3.0/4.0
2012: 3.0/4.0
2013: 3.0/4.0
2014: 2.9/4.0 / MATH:
2007: 2.9/4.0
2008: 3.1/4.0
2009: 3.0/4.0
2010: 3.4/4.0
2011: 3.0/4.0
2012: 3.2/4.0
2013: 3.1/4.0
2014: 3.2/4.0 / BIOLOGY:
2007: 2.4/4.0
2008: 2.5/4.0
2009: 2.4/4.0
2010: 2.3/4.0
2011: 2.8/4.0
2012: 2.3/4.0
2013: 2.7/4.0
2014: 2.7/4.0 / Conventions:
2007: 7.7/8.0
2008: 7.4/8.0
2009: 7.5/8.0
2010: 7.5/8.0
2011: 7.6/8.0
2012: 7.7/8.0
2013: 7.7/8.0
2014: 7.7/8.0 / Topic Development:
2007: 7.9/12.0 2008: 7.7/12.0
2009: 8.2/12.0
2010: 7.7/12.0
2011: 8.1/12
2012: 7.9/12
2013: 8.0/12.0
2014: 8.3/12.0
GOAL:
1. To increase Student Growth Percentile (SGP) for the Special Education subgroup in ELA and Mathematics and to increase the Special Needs subgroup in Proficient/Advanced in Biology.
2012 Median SGP:
ELA: Aggregate = 53.0; Special Education = Not Measured
Math: Aggregate = 71.0; Special Education = Not Measured
2013 Median SGP:
ELA: Aggregate = 62.0; Special Education = 66.0
Math: Aggregate = 71.5; Special Education = 71.0
2014 Median SGP:
ELA: Aggregate = 66.0; Special Education = 73.5.0
Math: Aggregate = 75; Special Education = 76.0
2015 Median SGP:
ELA: Aggregate = meet state SGP goal; Special Education = meet state SGP goal
Math: Aggregate = meet state SGP goal; Special Education = meet state SGP goal
2012: Biology Proficient/Advanced:
Aggregate: 94%; Special Education: 55%
2013: Biology Proficient/Advanced:
Aggregate: 95%; Special Education: 70%
2014: Biology Proficient/Advanced:
Aggregate: 2% increase; Special Education: 5% increase – Aggregate = 1% increase (96%); Special Education: 3% increase (72%)
2015: Biology Proficient/Advanced:
Aggregate: 1% increase; Special Education: 5% increase
2. To focus on student performance on writing prompts (Open Response and Long Composition). Maintain current Open Response in ELA and Math. Improve to 2.8/3.0 in Biology. Maintain Conventions level of 7.7 and keep Topic Development above 8.1 level.
OBJECTIVE / ACTIVITY / TIMELINE / MONITORING / EVALUATION6.1 ELA:
· Increase student close reading of texts (fiction and non-fiction) with a focus on critical thinking/analysis.
· Develop and incorporate topic development writing strategies into instruction.
· Consistently utilize DESE approved graphic organizer for frequent Open Response practice.
· Utilize content specific vocabulary addressed in test and texts.
· Incorporate activities that push students to interpret and analyze figurative language.
· Continue with quarterly multi-paragraph writing
6.2 Math:
· Continue to incorporate statistics & analysis into curriculum, teaching & assessment.
· Utilize tools to teach scatter plots. Use real-life data to teach students prediction by using a line of best fit.
· Emphasize estimating radicals, graphs of systems of inequalities, and problems involving ratios.
· Continue to incorporate Open Response instruction and practice at regular intervals.
· Develop student writing at regular intervals (departmental goal)
6.3 Biology:
· Improve student scores on Open Response Items
· Increase student analysis of data tables and graphs. / Content level data analysis reports
Department-level meeting (PD day) to examine results and develop curriculum adjustments specific to open response–
C.A.P. developed and disseminated to relevant teachers
Departmental meetings to review common assessment data connected to the CAP
Implementation of curriculum and instructional adjustments / October, 2014
October, 2014
November, 2014
November-May, 2014-2015
November-May, 2014-2015 / Faculty;
Subject Supervisors;
Assistant Principals;
Principal / Academic Merit Data; Curriculum Adjustments;
Common Assessments;
ELA, Math, Bio MCAS Data;
Subject Area C.A.P.;
Anticipated Fiscal Resources: