Oklahoma Road Middle School

Oklahoma Road Middle School

School Improvement Plan

2017-2018

School Vision / Mission
Oklahoma Road Middle School provides an environment of respect and collaboration where students develop skills and knowledge to become responsible citizens and persevere through challenging learning opportunities.
Core Beliefs:
For Teachers:

Provide enriching and authentic learning experiences for all students
Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues to create a community of respect
Empower students to become problem solvers and persevere through challenging situations as lifelong learners

For Parents:

Support the respect, rigor, and responsibility expected of all members of the school community
Collaborate with teachers and students to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages the development of an equitable and quality education
Foster partnerships between community and school to increase real world learning.

For Students:

Demonstrate respect and kindness at all times
Persist through social and academic challenges
Be prepared to communicate, collaborate, and learn

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 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
During the 2017-2018 school year, our School Improvement Team analyzed staff, student, and parent surveys in order to gain an understanding of stakeholders’vision for the purpose of our school. Our SIT team analyzed feedback and revised the school vision and mission. Through our summer leadership retreat, the SIT and ILT teams reviewed last year’s SIT plan and our current focus to make revisions. The first goal focuses on closing the achievement gap between our highest achieving and our most struggling students. The second goal addresses the need for more effective communication and increased involvement from staff in the areas of professional development and school-wide committees. Finally, our third goal involves improving discipline proceduresand developing an effective reward system to ensure apositive learning environment for students and staff.
School Improvement Goals to Target Areas from Needs Assessment

Close the achievement gap between highest achieving and most struggling students

Continuously monitor organizational structure to support the Vision 2018 Plan

Reduce incidents of bullying, violence, intolerance, and behavioral disruptions

School Improvement Goal

Close the achievement gap between highest achieving and most struggling students

Strategic Actions / Time Line / Measures of Success / Desired Performance Level
1.1Utilize ixl.com, Read 180, Wilson, Reading Plus, and Academic Development / Resource Class intervention programs to improve deficient areas for identified students.
1.2Utilize team intervention plans weekly to decrease the number of special education students who earn D’s or F’s.
1.3Review Flex Tracker data quarterly to monitor use and effectiveness of teacher directed intervention with struggling students. / 2017-2018 School Year
2017-2018 School Year
2017-2018 School Year /

Use Pre/Post assessment data from MATH

-Effective – Students will show ___% growth from beginning of year to end of year.

Use TDCR, Selected Response growth data, and SRI scores from ELA

-Effective –
TDCR: Students show growth by 1
bandwidth or attaining a score of 3.
Selected Response growth:
Students will show ___% growth
from beginning of year to end of
year.
SRI: Studentsshow growth by 50
points or higher.

Use grade reports

-Effective –
___ out of ___ students will earn a
D or F on report card per quarter
with a decreasing trend
-Flex data shows that students who receive Ds and Fs are being FLEXED by teachers.
-Effective-- 50% of students with Ds and Fs who are FLEXed 5 or more times per quarter for support improve grades to passing.
School Improvement Goal
2. Continuously monitor organizational structure to support the Vision 2018 Plan
Strategic Actions / Time Line / Measures of Success / Desired Performance Level
2.1 Implement identified professional development to support teachers in professional practices.
2.2 Academic Content Areas will collaborate during professional development in order to vertically align embedded skills.
2.3 Improve communication at Oklahoma Road Middle School between teacher and parents and teachers and administration. / 2017-2018 School Year
Checklist in May
2017 – 2018
School Year
2017-2018 School Year
Survey in December and May / Monthly Faculty Meetings with PD focus
-Effective – 70% of staff will implement instructional strategies learned during professional development based on self -reflection checklist.
Faculty Meetings by departments on 9/6, 10/6 and 5/2
-Effective – Checklists of standards not being covered will be developed and staff will address at least 50% of items on the checklist.
Staff Survey (December and May)
-Effective – Increase the percentage of positive responses on our survey by 20%.
Parent Survey (November and May)
-Effective – Maintain or increase the percentage of positive responses on our survey based on the data collected in November.
School Improvement Goal
3. Reduce incidents of bullying, violence, intolerance, and behavioral disruptions
Strategic Actions / Time Line / Measures of Success / Desired Performance Level
3.1Continue professional development in using the 4 step discipline policy revisedduring the 2017-2018 School Year. / August 2017 & as needed in team meetings / Staff Development
-Effective – All staff response to discipline questions on climate survey with 75% agreement on the consistent implementation of the fourdiscipline procedures.
3.2Reinforce the ORMS Way through Twister Rewards Program.
3.3 Implement school-wide character education program during FLEX to reinforce the ORMS Way
3.4 Recognize student and staff achievement utilizing a celebration wall in the main hallway / 2017-2018 School Year
1st week of school & once per month during FLEX
Quarterly / Increase Participation in Twister Reward Program
-Effective – each grade will award 125 Twister Tickets per month
-Effective – each team will send a purple Postcard to every student they teach by the end of the school year
Character Traits emphasized
-Decrease number of major discipline referrals compared to last year by 20%
Effective – acknowledged 20 achievements for staff and students per quarter throughout the school year