Sunrise R-IX School District

SUNRISE R-IX SCHOOL DISTRICT

4485 Sunrise School Road DeSoto, Missouri 63020-5140 636-586-6660 Fax: 636-586-3192

Celebrating 60 Years

In Education

1952-2012

Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

(CSIP)

2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY 3

MISSION STATEMENT 4

BELIEF STATEMENTS 5

MOTTO 6

INTRODUCTION 7

TEAM MEMBERS 8

PLANNING & DISTRIBUTION 9

ANAYSIS OF FACTORS 10

DISTRICT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES 11

DISTRICT SUMMARY OF GOALS & STRATEGIES 12

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTION PLANS

Goal/Objective #1 14

Strategy 1-1 14

Strategy 1-2 15

Strategy 1-3 17

Strategy 1-4 18

Strategy 1-5 20

Strategy 1-6 21

Strategy 1-7 22

Goal/Objective #2 23

Strategy 2-1 23

Strategy 2-2 24

Strategy 2-3 25

Strategy 2-4 26

Strategy 2-5 27

Goal/Objective #3 28

Strategy 3-1 28

Strategy 3-2 29

APPENDICES

Appendix A: MAP Scores Data 30

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

We believe the major concern and purpose of education in America is the development of the individual student to the utmost of his abilities in order to perform a responsible role in society. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the school to develop the intellectual, physical, moral, ethical, social, and vocational skills of its students.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Sunrise School District’s purpose is to prepare and inspire all students to be responsible, safe, and contributing members of our society with integrity and enthusiasm.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

We believe:

¨  Learning is the lifelong process of reasoning and thinking.

¨  All students need a positive self-concept to learn and succeed at an optimum level.

¨  The effective learning environment is built on a partnership and sense of shared responsibility among home, community, and school and establishes high expectations for all students.

SCHOOL MOTTO

“We Enter to Learn….We Leave to Achieve.”

INTRODUCTION

School improvement is a continuing mission for Sunrise School. Comprehensive planning involving the Board of Education, administration, staff, community and students is the process used to achieve desired results. Planning is on-going with goals, outcomes, and objectives to direct the improvement efforts of the district. The team listed below was organized for the purpose of formulating a Strategic Planning Committee to assist in the development of our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for Sunrise R-IX School District. The strategic planning committee designed the overall direction that they would like to see our district headed towards, which was the basis for our 2012 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. The CSIP team then designed objectives, strategies and action steps, and measurable outcomes for the achievement of long-range goals for the district. Implementation of the plan will require change and the cooperation of all involved – Board of Education, school personnel, parents, involved community members, and students. We are committed to this mission.

TEAM MEMBERS

Lyn Williams – teacher

Wendy Thomas - parent

Sandy Jaco - teacher

Sue Dennis- teacher

Sandy Marler – teacher

Misty Gullet – teacher

Cindy Chitwood – teacher

Elaine Adams – teacher

Yvonne Perry - teacher

Amy Law - teacher

PLANNING & DISTRIBUTION

CSIP

Along with the school mission statement, the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) drives our school. This is the tool that not only gives us direction, but provides very specific objectives and strategies to achieve our goal.

This CSIP is the result of a recent Missouri School Improvement Review in February. This is an evaluation of our school’s performance based on actual data from tests, student, parent, and teacher surveys, and personal interviews. The district received the preliminary results of this evaluation in June of 2008. The team consisted of community members, students, parents, teachers, administrators and board of education members. The teams plan was to address all of the areas of weakness or concern. The team met four times and came up with some overall goals. Our administrators then developed more specific objectives and strategies to achieve these goals. This plan was presented to the BOE in November for their approval.

The district conducted staff in-service training regarding the purpose and intent of the CSIP. The district formulated the above planning team. The team was responsible for the creation of and contents of the plan document. The planning committee collected feedback from staff, parents, community members and students to incorporate into the comprehensive plan. The team utilized the district’s MSIP results, AYP/APR data, long-range facility and financial needs, Library Media Standards assessment, etc. to help guide the district’s plan. The planning team collaborated with various district committees already in existence to support the school. The CSIP is designed to improve student performance, and guide complex educational program adjustments. The planning team focused on overall academic achievement, reading achievement, career preparation, and educational persistence during the preparation of the plan. The plan ties together short-range and long-range plans and breaks them down into workable step-through document to assist the district in achieving its mission and goals.

After final revision and Board of Education approval, the CSIP document was distributed to each staff member and discussed at the first staff meeting in December 2008. In addition, the CSIP document is available on the district’s web page and in the central office for public review.

In the school year of 2011-12, revisions were made by the new committee which consisted of teachers and parents (see p. 8) who worked together. The goal was to revise and update the plan to make it current. Revisions were presented to the principal at the end of the school year.

ANALYSIS OF FACTORS

An analysis of internal and external factors was conducted through various means to assess current status, thus identifying improvement areas. Internal analyses sources included annual program reviews, needs assessments, and local surveys. These sources provided information regarding curriculum, resources, facilities, success of state and federal programs, professional development, attendance rate, dropout rate data, and student performance. External analyses sources include the *MSIP results, state and federal program requirements, demographics, and population changes of the community and state standards. After analyzing these internal and external factors, the CSIP team identified the following goals, objectives, and action steps to address the district’s strengths and weaknesses and meet the goals herein.

DISTRICT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Strengths:

Dedicated faculty, administrators, and staff

Students

Professional Development

Technology

Active Board of Education

Community/small town atmosphere

Parent volunteers Community Outreach / Interaction

Early Childhood Program

Junior High Electives

Adequate Facilities (early childhood, junior high)

Attendance

Weaknesses:

Test scores

Economic base (assessed valuation)

DISTRICT SUMMARY OF GOALS & STRATEGIES

Goal/Objective #1: The Sunrise R-IX School District will meet the student performance criteria on the DESE Annual Performance Report in all areas.

Strategy 1-1: The MAP Index at each grade level for Communication Arts and Mathematics will increase by two points each year over the next five years.

Strategy 1-2: The District will implement a scientific research based intervention to increase literacy.

Strategy 1-3: The District will continue to revise and implement curriculum in Mathematics, Communication Arts, Science, and Social Studies within the next three years.

Strategy 1-4: The Library/Media Center and Technology Department will review involvement and ensure adequate support of student and teacher instruction.

Strategy 1-5: Provide professional development focused to support teachers in developing appropriate strategies for all students.

Strategy 1-6: The District will provide differentiated instruction and exploration opportunities to meet the needs of individual students K-8.

Strategy 1-7: The District will annually review all special education programs for students ages 3-21.

Strategy 1-8: The District will develop a plan to improve attendance for students K-8, which will involve students, parents, teachers, health/nurse staff members, and administrators.

Strategy 1-9: The District will continue to have an Early Childhood/Pre-School Program.

Goal/Objective #2: The Sunrise R-IX School District will provide sufficient financial resources to ensure its ability to provide high-quality educational programs.

Strategy 2-1: The District continues to maintain a current set of policies and regulations to guide the day-to-day operations.

Strategy 2-2: The District will provide sufficient funds to maintain adequate educational programs and services.

Strategy 2-3: The District will continue planning for facilities to accommodate educational programs and services.

Strategy 2-4: The District will continue to employ quality staff.

Strategy 2-5: The District will continue to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

Goal/Objective #3: The Sunrise R-IX School District will improve the quality and increase the level of community and parental involvement to impact student achievement.

Strategy 3-1: The District will develop a communication plan to focus on the District’s goals and student performance.

Strategy 3-2: The District will expand parent and community training opportunities to better enable parents to assist their

children in achieving at the proficient or advanced levels on the MAP.

Strategy 3-3: The District will expand community/educational/recreational opportunities to the general population.

Goal/Objective #1: The Sunrise R-IX School District will meet the student performance criteria on the DESE Annual Performance Report in all areas.

Strategy 1-1: The MAP Index at each grade level for communication arts and mathematics will increase by two

points each year over the next five years.

Evaluation Tool: The Annual Performance Report will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Evaluation Responsibility: Superintendent, Principal, Curriculum, & Instruction

MSIP
Standard/
Indicator / Action Plan / Person
Responsible / Time
Frame - P & Date Completed / Funding
Source
6.2 / A. Crystal Reports will be reviewed by disaggregated data (i.e., gender, ethnicity, free/reduced). / Teachers
Administration / 2009
Ongoing / District
6.2 / B. Data from local assessments such as Acuity, Aims Web, and state assessments will be used in instructional planning. / Teachers
Administration / 2009
ongoing / District
State
6.2 / C. Local assessments will be revised to assure assessment of Grade Level Expectations. / Principal
Curriculum Committee / 2009
Ongoing / District
State
6.1 / D. Curriculum guides will be reviewed and revised to assure that there is clear alignment between skills taught and skills tested at each grade level with Common Core Standards. / Curriculum Committee
Administration / 2009
Ongoing / District
State
6.1
9.1, 9.2 / E. Students will be given instruction and guided practice on test-taking skills. / Teachers / 2009
Ongoing / District
6.1
6.2 / F. Students will be provided with incentives and recognized for improved performance on MAP tests. / Teachers
Administration / 2009
Ongoing / District
1.1
1.2 / G. Maximize instructional time for all students in the core content areas. / Administration / 2009
Ongoing / District

Goal/Objective #1: The Sunrise R-IX School District will meet the student performance criteria on the DESE Annual Performance Report in all areas.

Strategy 1-2: The District will continue to monitor literacy success and develop a plan to address students in need.

Evaluation Tool: The Annual Performance Report will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Evaluation Responsibility: Superintendent, Principal, Curriculum, & Instruction

MSIP
Standard/
Indicator / Action Plan / Person
Responsible / Time
Frame - P & Date Completed / Funding
Source
6.2 / A. The Board of Education will review reading performance disaggregated by gender, race, and special needs. / Administration
Board of Education / 2009
Ongoing / District
6.2.5
9.1, 9.2 / B. Effective instructional strategies will be researched and evaluated. / Teachers
Administration / 2009
Ongoing / District
6.2.5 / C. A scientific research based intervention reading program will be implemented in K-3rd grades. / Teachers
Administration
Board of Education / 2008
Ongoing / District
6.3.2
6.7.1 / D. Reading staff will collaborate to assure consistency of reading strategies at all levels. / Teachers
Principal / 2008
Ongoing / District
6.3.5
9.1, 9.2 / E. The District will provide extended learning opportunities for students not scoring at the satisfactory level in reading. / Teachers
Counselor / 2008
Ongoing / District
6.3 / F. Establish collaboration between classroom teachers and building reading coaches in reading, writing, implementing, and monitoring individual reading improvement plans. / Principal
Reading Coaches
Teachers / 2008
Ongoing / District

Goal/Objective #1: The Sunrise R-IX School District will meet the student performance criteria on the DESE Annual Performance Report in all areas.

Strategy 1-3: The District will revise and implement curriculum in mathematics, communication arts, science, and social studies within the next three years.

Evaluation Tool:

Evaluation Responsibility: Superintendent, Principal, Curriculum, & Instruction

MSIP
Standard/
Indicator / Action Plan / Person
Responsible / Time
Frame - P & Date Completed / Funding
Source
10.1 / A.. The District will collaborate with surrounding school districts that receive Sunrise R-IX students upon completion of the 8th grade to provide consistency and smooth transitioning. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District

Goal/Objective #1: The Sunrise R-IX School District will meet the student performance criteria on the DESE Annual Performance Report in all areas.

Strategy 1-4: Provide professional development focused to support teachers in developing appropriate strategies for all students.

Evaluation Tool:

Evaluation Responsibility: Superintendent, Principal, Curriculum, & Instruction, Professional Development Committee

MSIP
Standard/
Indicator / Action Plan / Person
Responsible / Time
Frame - P & Date Completed / Funding
Source
6.7 / A. Provide staff development time to develop and revise curriculum, incorporate GLEs, and collaborate to develop common assessments through the following:
Grade level meetings
Vertical team sessions
Study groups
Consultants
Peer observations/coaching / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / B. Resources of the Regional Professional Development Center, DESE, and colleges/universities will be used. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / C. Continue provide professional development support for the current K-5/Reading Program. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / D. Develop the capacity of teacher leaders through opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and model effective reading strategies at all grade levels. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / E. Provide training for new teachers and teachers with new assignments. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / F. Provide staff development for administrators on the components of The Reading Program as needed. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.4, 6.7 / G. Provide technological professional development activities to improve the use of technology as an instructional tool. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / H. Provide support for beginning teachers, administrators, and teacher advancement. / Administration / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / I. Data from student assessments will be utilized by the Professional Development Committee in planning the year’s activities. / Administration
PDC / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / J. The PDC will review requests to evaluate the relationship between student performance and District goals. / Administration
PDC / 2008
Ongoing / District
State
6.7 / K. The PDC will present a Professional Development Plan to the Board of Education for approval in relation to the District goals. / Administration
PDC / 2008
Ongoing / District
State

Goal/Objective #1: The Sunrise R-IX School District will meet the student performance criteria on the DESE Annual Performance Report in all areas.