2010-2011 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1

Florida Department of Education

Differentiated Accountability

School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Form SIP-1

Proposed for 2010-2011

2010 – 2011 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

PART I: SCHOOL INFORMATION

School Name: South Lake High School / District Name: Lake County
Principal: Rob McCue / Superintendent: Dr. Susan Moxley
SAC Chair: John Harris / Date of School Board Approval: October 25, 2010

Student Achievement Data:

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School Grades Trend Data (Use this data to complete Sections 1-4 of the reading and mathematics goals and Sections 1 and 2 of the writing and science goals.)

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Trend Data (Use this data to complete Sections 5A-5D of the reading and mathematics goals and Section 3A-3D of the writing goals.)

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Trend Data (Use this data to inform the problem-solving process when writing goals.)

Highly Qualified Administrators

List your school’s highly qualified administrators and briefly describe their certification(s), number of years at the current school, number of years as an administrator, and their prior performance record with increasing student achievement at each school. Include history of school grades, FCAT performance (Percentage data for Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

Position / Name / Degree(s)/
Certification(s) / Number of Years at Current School / Number of Years as an Administrator / Prior Performance Record (include prior School Grades, FCAT (Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and AYP information along with the associated school year)
Principal / Robert McCue / M. Ed. Educational Leadership
Certified in:
School Principal,
Social Studies 6-12, Occupational Specialist / 1 / 7 / Principal of Cypress Ridge Elementary School
2009-2010: Grade: Reading mastery: 92%, Math mastery: 92%, Science mastery: 78% Writing mastery: 93%, AYP: 100%
All subgroups made AYP.
Principal of Cypress Ridge Elementary School
2008-2009: Grade: Reading mastery: 90%, Math mastery: 85%, Science mastery: 68%, Writing mastery: 89% AYP: 100%
All subgroups made AYP.
2007-2008: Grade: A, Reading mastery: 92%, Math mastery: 89%, Science mastery: 71%, Writing mastery: 57% AYP: 97%, Total and White Subgroup did not make AYP in Writing.
AP of East Ridge HS
2006-2007: Grade: D, Reading mastery: 45%, Math mastery: 71%, Science mastery: 38%, Writing mastery: 83% AYP: 69%, White, Black, Hispanic, Econ. Disad.& SWD did not make AYP in Reading. Black, Hispanic, Econ. Disad.,& SWD did not make AYP in Math.
2005-2006: Grade: C, Reading mastery: 43%, Math mastery: 69%, Writing mastery: 81% AYP:72%, Black, Hispanic, Econ. Disad., & SWD did not make AYP in Reading or Math.
2004-2005: Grade: C, Reading mastery: 39%, Math mastery: 68%, Writing mastery: 80% AYP: 80%, Black, Hispanic, Econ. Disad., & SWD did not make AYP in Reading. Only SWD did not make AYP in Math.
2003-2004: Grade: D, Reading mastery: 38%, Math mastery: 65%, Writing mastery: 86% AYP: 60%, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Econ. Disad., ELL & SWD did not make AYP in Reading. Black, ELL & SWD did not make AYP in Math.
Assistant Principal / Lora Braucher / Masters Degree in Ed. Leadership from NLU.
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from UCF. Certification in Social Studies 6-12, Educational Leadership and School Principal. / 1 / 5 / Assistant Principal of East Ridge MS in 2009-2010:
Grade: A, Reading Proficiency: 74%, Math Proficiency: 74%, Science Proficiency: 61%, Writing Proficiency: 93%. AYP: Black, Hispanic, Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities did not make AYP in reading. Hispanic and Students with Disabilities did not make AYP in Math. Assistant Principal of East Ridge MS in 2008-2009:
Grade: A, Reading Proficiency: 72%, Math Proficiency: 66%, Science Proficiency: 47%, Writing Proficiency: 91%. AYP: Black, Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities did not make AYP in reading. Black, Hispanic, Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities did not make AYP in Math. Assistant Principal of Gray MS in 2007-2008:
Grade: A, Reading Proficiency: 68%, Math Proficiency: 69%, Science Proficiency: 49%, Writing Proficiency: 85%. AYP: 92%, Black and ELL did not make AYP in reading. ELL did not make AYP in math.
Assistant Principal / Joseph Frana / Bachelor of Science from Methodist College Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and Specialist in Educational Leadership from NLU
Certification in Physical Education, Athletic Coaching and School Principal / 1 / 5 / Pine Ridge Elementary Assistant Principal I 2009-2010:
Grade A, Reading Mastery-79%, Math Mastery-74%, Science Mastery-59%, Writing 3.5+-83%, AYP Criteria Met-90% Pine Ridge Elementary Assistant Principal I 2008-2009:
Grade B, Reading Mastery-83%, Math Mastery-69%, Science Mastery-48%, Writing 3.5+-83%, AYP Criteria Met-92%
Gray Middle School Assistant Principal I 2007-2008:
Grade A, Reading Mastery-70%, Math Mastery-73%, Science Mastery- 55%, Writing 3.5+-91%, AYP Criteria Met-92%
Pine Ridge Elementary Assistant Principal II 2005-2006:
Grade B, Reading Mastery-72%, Math Mastery-58%, Science Mastery-51%, Writing 3.5+-79%, AYP Criteria Met-87%
Assistant Principal / Devon Cole / Bachelors Degree- Bethune Cookman College;Masters Degree-Nova University; Certified in the state of Florida in Physical Education (K-12) and Educational Leadership (all levels) / 1 / 4 / 2009-2010 Assistant Principal-Carver Middle School; School Grade: A AYP: No; Criteria Met: 69%; Reading Proficiency: 67%, Math Proficiency: 68%, Writing Proficiency: 89% AYP White, Black, Economically Disadvantaged and SWD failed to make AYP in Reading. , Black, Economically Disadvantaged and SWD failed to make AYP in Math.
2008-2009 Assistant Principal-Eustis Middle School; School Grade: A AYP: No; Criteria Met: 77%; Reading Proficiency: 73%, Math Proficiency: 68%, Writing Proficiency: 92%AYP not met in Math School-wide; Black, Hispanic, Economically Disadvantaged and SWD failed to make AYP in Reading and Math.
2007-2008 Assistant Principal-Eustis Middle School; School Grade: A; AYP: No; Criteria Met: 87%; Reading Proficiency: 73%, Math Proficiency: 74%, Writing Proficiency: 93%; Economically Disadvantaged failed to make AYP in Reading; Black and SWD failed AYP in Math and Reading.
2006-2007 Assistant Principal-Eustis Middle School; School Grade: A AYP: No Criteria Met: 90%; Reading Proficiency: 69; Math Proficiency: 72; Writing Proficiency: 90%; Black, Economically Disadvantaged, and SWD failed to make AYP in Reading
Assistant Principal / Linda Nichols / Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Vorhees College and Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Barry University
Certification in Middle Grades Social Science and Educational Leadership (all levels) / 1 / 1 / AP of East Ridge HS
2009-2010: Grade: Pending, Reading mastery: 44%, Math mastery: 76%, Science mastery: 33%, AYP: 69%, White, Black, Hispanic, Econ. Disadvantaged. & SWD did not make AYP in Reading. Black, Hispanic, Econ. Disadvantaged & SWD did not make AYP in Math.
Assistant Principal / Rhonda Phillips / Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from University of Central Florida. Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. / 1 / 0 / Curriculum Resource Teacher at Cypress Ridge Elementary 2009-2010: Grade: Reading mastery: 92%, Math mastery: 92%, Science mastery: 78%, Writing mastery: 93% AYP: 100%
All subgroups made AYP. Curriculum Resource Teacher at Cypress Ridge Elementary
2008-2009: Grade: Reading mastery: 90%, Math mastery: 85%, Science mastery: 68%, Writing mastery: 89% AYP: 100%
All subgroups made AYP. Curriculum Resource Teacher at Cypress Ridge Elementary
2007-2008: Grade: A, Reading mastery: 92%, Math mastery: 89%, Science mastery: 71%, Writing mastery: 57% AYP: 97%, Total and White Subgroup did not make AYP in Writing.

Highly Qualified Instructional Coaches

List your school’s highly qualified instructional coaches and briefly describe their certification(s), number of years at the current school, number of years as an instructional coach, and their prior performance record with increasing student achievement at each school. Include history of school grades, FCAT performance (Percentage data for Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Instructional coaches described in this section are only those who are fully released or part-time teachers in reading, mathematics, or science and work only at the school site.

Subject
Area / Name / Degree(s)/
Certification(s) / Number of Years at Current School / Number of Years as an
Instructional Coach / Prior Performance Record (include prior School Grades, FCAT (Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and AYP information along with the associated school year)
Reading / Mary Branum / Bachelor of Science Degree – Secondary English
Masters Degree – Educational Leadership and Administration
Florida Professional Certificate –
English 6-12;
Educational Leadership
Endorsements –
Reading K-12
ESOL K-12
/ 5 / 3 / South Lake High School SY 2009: School Grade – D
FCAT % meeting high standards: Reading – 43; Math – 71; Writing – 67; Science – 32
FCAT % making learning gains: Reading – 47; Math – 69; LQ reading – 45; LQ math – 58
AYP – Met 67% of criteria
South Lake High school SY 2008: School Grade – D
FCAT % meeting high standards: Reading – 45; Math – 67; Writing – 82; Science – 32
FCAT % making learning gains: Reading – 53; Math – 72; LQ reading – 48; LQ math – 70
AYP – Met 69% of criteria.
Math / Amozene Lambert / Master’s of Science Degree- Educational Leadership
Certified In: Mathematics 6-12 / 8 / 0 / South Lake High School SY 2009: School Grade – D
FCAT % meeting high standards: Reading – 43; Math – 71; Writing – 67; Science – 32
FCAT % making learning gains: Reading – 47; Math – 69; LQ reading – 45; LQ math – 58
AYP – Met 67% of criteria
South Lake High school SY 2008: School Grade – D
FCAT % meeting high standards: Reading – 45; Math – 67; Writing – 82; Science – 32
FCAT % making learning gains: Reading – 53; Math – 72; LQ reading – 48; LQ math – 70
AYP – Met 69% of criteria.

Highly Qualified Teachers

Describe the school-based strategies that will be used to recruit and retain high quality, highly qualified teachers to the school.

Description of Strategy / Person Responsible / Projected Completion Date / Not Applicable
(If not, please explain why)
1. Provide training to assist current teachers to achieve Highly Qualified status (complete). / Principal; Teacher Quality Retention / June 30, 2010
2. Hire only Highly Qualified teachers to any subsequent vacancies. / Principal; School Administration / On-going
3. Provide all teachers with effective orientation before the school year begins in the form of training on data review, action planning, and goals and objectives in the School Improvement Plan in order to prepare the staff for a successful start to the school year. / School Administration; Mentor Teachers / August 13, 2010
On-going throughout June 30, 2010 with new hires
4. Establish effective and efficient teaming strategies and policies that will provide teachers with support within Professional Learning Communities (PLC) in order to implement the strategies in the School Improvement Plan successfully. Implement and monitor these teaming strategies regularly throughout the school year. / Principal. School Administration; Small Learning Communities Leadership Team / June 30, 2010

Non-Highly Qualified Instructors

List all instructional staff and paraprofessionals who are teaching out-of-field and/or who are NOT highly qualified.

Name / Certification / Teaching Assignment / Professional Development/Support to Become Highly Qualified
Gwen Pertell / Earth/Space Science 6-12
Social Science 6-12
Exceptional Student Education K-12 / 9th grade Earth/Space Science
9th grade Biology (Out-of-Field) / A mentor teacher will be assigned to assist Ms. Pertell to be successful in preparing to take the Biology subject area exam.
Ms. Pertell will be provided time and resources in order to prepare for taking the Biology subject area exam.
Brandey Rich / Business Education 6-12
Athletic Coaching / Drop-out Prevention
10-12th grade Intensive Math (Out-of-Field) / A mentor teacher will be assigned to assist Ms. Rich to be successful in preparing to take the Math 6-12 subject area exam.
Ms. Rich will be provided time and resources in order to prepare for taking the Math 6-12 subject area exam.

Staff Demographics

Please complete the following demographic information about the instructional staff in the school who are teaching at least one academic course.

*When using percentages, include the number of teachers the percentage represents (e.g., 70% (35)).

Total Number of Instructional Staff / % of First-Year Teachers / % of Teachers with 1-5 Years of Experience / % of Teachers with 6-14 Years of Experience / % of Teachers with 15+ Years of Experience / % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees / % Highly Qualified Teachers / % Reading Endorsed Teachers / % National Board Certified Teachers / %
ESOL Endorsed
Teachers
126 / 9% (12) / 35% (44) / 31% (39) / 25% (31) / 40% (51) / 100 % (129) / 15% (19) / 4% (5) / 16% (20)

Teacher Mentoring Program

Please describe the school’s teacher mentoring program by including the names of mentors, the name(s) of mentees, rationale for the pairing, and the planned mentoring activities.

Mentor Name / Mentee Assigned / Rationale for Pairing / Planned Mentoring Activities
Amozene Lambert / Zach Barr / Department; Mentor has Master’s in Ed. Leadership / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Karen Seifer / Sara Becht / Department / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Clif Wheeler / Jen Bowen / Academy / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Ryan Wright / Charles Brooks / Academy / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Sharon Ebbert / Earl Carson / Proximity; Mentor has graduate degrees in education and counseling / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Stephanie DeLoach / Phil Cauthen / Department / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Clif Wheeler / Joseph Comer / Department / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Val Wright / Nikesha Creft / Department / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Brandon Lowe / Kevin Franklin / Department; Academy / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Judd Bristo / Ashlee Goletz / Mentor is former social studies teacher, has Ed.D. in Educational Leadership / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Daisy Johnson / Richard Keller / Academy / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Martha Jones / Brian Kelso / Department / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback
Carolyn Bristo / Emma LaTorre / Department; Mentor has M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / ·  Participation in PLC composed of teachers new to South Lake High School
·  Participation in Lake County Schools Teacher Orientation Program
·  Support through informal meetings as well as informal observations with feedback

Additional Requirements