Metcalf Elementary School

Metcalf Elementary

School Improvement Plan

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Area of focus # 1 : Guiding the selection and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Strategy # Align ELA curriculum across all grade levels and at the building level
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/ FINANCE
Complete and implement child friendly Writing GLE conversion process	District ELA Team, Teachers, Principal, Curriculum Director	Spring, 2009	Writing GLE baseline tool to be used by each grade level to drive instruction	Document completed Learning walks to validate usage	Cost neutral
Delineate, in grades 3-4, scope and sequence based on GLEs	District ELA Team, Teachers, Curriculum Director, Principal	2007-10	Continuity of curriculum delivery at each grade level	Completed scope and sequence	$500.00 –(Bldg.- Article 31)
Delineate, in grades 5-6, scope and sequence based on GLEs	District ELA Team, Teachers, Curriculum Director, Principal	2007-10	Continuity of curriculum delivery at each grade level	Completed scope and sequence	$500.00 – (Bldg. Article 31)

Area of focus #2 Guiding the selection and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Strategy # Alignment of literacy assessments in grades 3-6
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Compile and use of benchmark papers in writing grades 3-6	Curriculum Director, Principal, Literacy Coach, District ELA Team, Teachers	09-10 school year	Consistency in writing assessment across grade levels and at the building level	Completion of benchmark papers	$1,000.00 (Bldg. Article 31)
Support teachers in using data gleaned from formative Reading assessments in grades 3-6 to inform  Personal Literacy Plans and Classroom Instruction	District ELA Team, Curriculum Director, Principal	Ongoing	Evidence of assessment data being used to monitor Personal Literacy Plans and classroom instruction.	Evidence of improved student achievement in formative Reading assessments.	$2,000.00 (Bldg.Article 31)

Area of focus # 3: Guiding the selection and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Strategy # Continuation of teacher professional development in literacy
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Formal Professional Development in Grade 3 Spelling/Word Study   Program using “Words Their Way”	Curriculum Director, Principal	08-09	Teacher implementation of spelling/word study program at grade 3 level	Direct Observation of Spelling/Word Study Instruction	$2,000.00 (Bldg. Article 31)
Formal Professional Development in Grades 4 - 6  Spelling/Word Study Program “Words Their Way”	Curriculum Director, Principal	Continue         08-09	Teacher implementation of spelling/word study  programs at grades 4 - 6 level	Usage of new Spelling/Word Study programs	$1,000.00  (Bldg. Article 31)
Development of an Editing Protocol to improve editing of students’ writing in Grades 3-6	District ELA Team, Curriculum Director, Principal	08-09 School Year	Development of common language/symbols for  Editing marks	Usage of related poster for classroom instruction and as visual tool for	$150.00 (Metcalf Budget 160-10200-490)

Select PD Text for Text Based Discussion with Faculty regarding Effective Writing Practices	(Metcalf) ELA Team, Principal	08-09	Increase teacher knowledge and application of effective writing lessons/strategies – to be implemented in classroom practice	Faculty/Team Meetings – Agendas, Sharing of Lessons taught, Discussions; Minutes from meetings; Direct observation; Improved Student Achievement	$800.00 (Bldg. Article 31- 2007)
Coordinate teacher Calibration in Scoring and Interpretation of Student Work for Writing Prompts	Curriculum Director, Principal	08-09 School Year	Development of a Common Language for Interpretation of Student Work	Gathering/ Evaluation of Student Work	Cost Neutral
Coordinate and present a Parent/Family workshop on Reading or Writing instruction (including relationship to GLEs)	Principal, ELA Team , Reading Specialists	08-09 for Reading ; Writing Workshop Completed – 06-07	Increased awareness and knowledge for parents and families about ELA instruction to support students at home	Parent workshop interest and attendance	$300.00 (Feinstein Program)
Implementation of Writer’s Academies Early Fall (Grades 4 and 5) and Spring (Grade 4) for students just below proficiency on NECAP in ELA and in classroom performance on writing assessments	Principal	08-09	Improvement in Writing Achievement on NECAP assessment to meet or exceed Proficiency and to improve students’ classroom performance on writing assessments	NECAP Assessments Fall 2007 -08/ 08-09; Writing Assessments for Grades 4 -5 and classroom performance	$3000.00 (Metcalf Budget 300-4275-346)

 MATH

Area of focus # 1:  Guiding the selection and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Strategy # Improvement in Math Instruction across all grade levels 3-6
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Implementation of Common Math Assessments Grades 3-4	District Math Team, Curriculum Director, Principal	08-10	Increased proficiency for teachers and overall exposure/achievement for students	Examining Student Work and Resulting Data for Instructional Use	$2,000 (Bldg. Article 31)
Explore ways to support all students Not Meeting the Standard in Math	District Math Team, Curriculum Director, Assistant Principal	Ongoing	Increased total of all students in Grades 3-6 Meeting the Standard in Math	NECAP	$5,000 (District Curriculum Budget)
Align new Math Program with GLE’s and K-6 Math Curriculum	Curriculum Director,  District Math Team	2007-2009	Gaps will be identified and filled	Alignment Document with additional Resources identified /to be purchased	$500.00 (District Curriculum Budget)

Area of focus # 2:  Guiding the selection and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Strategy # Professional Development in Math Instruction
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
PD to support new Math Series (Grades 3-4 –Continued; Grades 5-6 New)	Curriculum Director, Assistant Principal	2007- 2010	Increased proficiency for teachers/support staff and overall exposure/achievement for students	Evaluation/Surveys of Related Professional Development
Continue Problem/Strategy of the Month	Assistant Principal; Math Team	2008-2009	Increased proficiency in Problem Solving Instruction and Achievement	Improvement on the Common Tasks/Assessments

Area of focus # 3:  Guiding the selection and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Strategy # Selection and Support of Math Text and Program for Grades 3 through 6
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Implement 3-6   Math Curriculum	Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers	2007-2010	Implementation of new Math Curriculum including daily instruction.	Ongoing dialogue/reflection of new Math Curriculum and Program, Monthly reflection, Administrative Direct Observation
Monitor Fidelity and Pacing of Curriculum	Curriculum Director, Principal, Assistant Principal	Ongoing	Increased Proficiency across all strands and concepts; Increased instructional consistency across all classrooms	NECAP Fall, 2008, Unit Tests, Direct Observation, Quarterly Teacher Reflections	Cost Neutral
Provide Parent Introduction and Workshop for New Math Series (Grades 5 and 6) and Curriculum	Math Team, Assistant Principal	Fall 2008-June, 2009	Parental information and support for new Math Program and Curriculum	Parent Evaluation and Feedback	$350.00 (Feinstein Program)

FAMILY/COMMUNITY

Area of focus #1:  To increase family and community support and participation at Metcalf School
Strategy:   To provide resources for both families and the community through our school.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Schedule RIPIN workshops for families or coordinate workshops with school psychologist, social worker, and guidance counselor; Topics of interest are:  improvement in reading, math, writing, science, discipline, homework, bullying issues or other areas; study skills, test taking, motivation/stress, and developing talents (07-08) SALT SURVEY;	Family/ Community Team, Principal, Guidance Counselor, and PTA	08-09	Support the needs and interests of parents - improvement in areas addressed	Attendance at workshops, Evaluation form	$300.00 (Feinstein Program)
Increase awareness of services at Wood River Health Services, Inc. Partner with them to increase health awareness	Family/ Community Team, Guidance Counselor,  and Principal	08-09	Support families in providing physical, dental, mental health  and social services	Total number of new families accessing services at Wood River, Evaluation by parents and health care providers SALT SURVEY	$0

Area of focus #2 : To increase family and community support and participation at Metcalf School.
Strategy:  To increase and encourage parent involvement as members of our learning community.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION
Increase parent volunteers in classrooms and throughout our school	Family/ Community Team & Principal	Ongoing	Have more parents be active members of our school community. .	Volunteer Sign Up Sheet, yearly attendance and number of hours increased.
Increase Community involvement in our Career Fair	Family/ Community Team & Principal	08-09	Increase the total number of different careers presented at fair. (i.e. professional, technical, trade, etc.)	Career Fair presenters’ sign up sheet, evaluation, and programs.
Provide Parent Workshops in ELA (Personal Literacy Plans), Math (including Math Family Nights Grades 3-6), and Technology	Related Teams, Principal, Vice-Principal	08-10	Increase information and resources relating to various academic areas for parents and other care-givers.	Attendance Parent Evaluation
Involve Parents in Improving Their Child’s Basic Math Skills	Assistant Principal, Math Team, Teachers	08-10	Increased communication regarding child’s basic Math skills/needs; Resulting in improved basic Math skills	Increased notification to parents through basic skills testing and improvement of the same including related reports.

Area of focus #3: To increase student support and participation at Metcalf School through the K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Program.
Strategy:  To increase student engagement and social/emotional awareness as members of our learning community.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Introduce the K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Program to Faculty/Staff	Curriculum Director, Guidance Counselor and Principal	08-09	Knowledge of the Guidance Program by all faculty and staff including their role within this program. .	Direct Observation, participation in lessons taught by guidance counselor and health teachers	$0
Increase student engagement in their learning by developing an Individual Learning Plan (I.L.P.) at Grades 5 and 6	Guidance Counselor, Health Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Principal	08-10	Actual Learning Plans developed by students with the support of Guidance counselor, Health teachers, and/or Classroom Teachers	Action taken on the part of the student and faculty to complete student’s learning plan in Grades 5 and 6; Direct Observation; Related assessments
Explore the formation of Student Advisories in Grades 5 and 6 including a related program; also PD as needed for faculty and staff	Guidance Counselor, Principal, Assistant Principal, Faculty and Staff	08-11	Creation of Student Advisories using related materials and activities to support student character building, values, and motivation, etc. to be led by trained faculty and staff	Direct Observation, surveys completed by staff and students; evidence of completion of related students’ ILP goals

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Area of focus # 1: To provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment that nurtures and supports our educational goals by reviewing and revising our existing plan .
Strategy: To create optimal ventilation throughout the school.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Schedule to have all windows in the building open (at the same time) for a minimum of 4 hours during school vacation weeks.	Maintenance Director	Ongoing	Schedule followed	Direct Communication with Maintenance Director	$0
Teachers are encouraged to open their classroom windows when out of the room. (i.e. lunch, copy room, etc.)	Teachers (Voluntary)	Ongoing	Fresh Air Exchange	Direct Observation/ Communication with Faculty/Staff	$0

Area of focus # 2: To provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment that nurtures and supports our educational goals by reviewing and revising our existing plan.
Strategy: To ensure that the quality of the general cleaning meets high standards.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Schedule the dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning of common areas, including sinks within shift schedule.	Custodial Staff	Ongoing	Areas cleaned to high standard	Direct observation of cleanliness	$0
Gym floor is scheduled to be swept and cleaned daily.	Custodial Staff	Ongoing	Visual Evidence of gym being cleaned	Direct observation of cleanliness	$0

Area of focus # 3: To provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment that nurtures and supports our educational goals by reviewing and revising our existing plan.
Strategy: To prioritize items in need of repair and ensure preventative maintenance schedule is performed.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Replace ceiling tiles in areas of need.	Maintenance Staff	Ongoing	Ceiling tiles changed as needed	Direct observation of new ceiling tiles	$300.00
Repair of drainage problem outside of room 115	Maintenance Director	Dependant upon capital budget and bond request	Visual Evidence of drainage problem being eliminated	Completion of project	$2,000.00 +
Install updated heating registers throughout the building (due to inconsistent heat regulation)	Maintenance Director	Dependant upon capital budget and bond request	Visual evidence of new heating registers throughout the building	Completion of project	Estimate to be determined

Area of focus # 4 To provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment that nurtures and supports our educational goals by reviewing and revising our existing plan.
Strategy: To ensure safety of students, staff, and community members in the event of a crisis.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Adapt our crisis plans for evacuation and lock down for non-school hours and attach to building use forms	District Emergency Response Team	August 2008	Emergency preparedness	Completed plan	$0
Review plans with staff at Orientation time	Administration, Health and Safety Team	Ongoing	Staff familiar with plans	Staff exhibits preparedness during drills	$0

Area of focus # 5 To provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment that nurtures and supports our educational goals by reviewing and revising our existing plan.
Strategy: To encourage healthy food choices throughout the school.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Improve choices of snacks brought in by students through positive reinforcement	Health and Safety Team	Ongoing	Observation of Healthy snacks in classrooms	Actual class participation in “Healthy Snacks Program”	$0 (donations)
Work with the Food Service staff to encourage healthy food choices at lunchtime	Administration, School Nurse Teacher	Ongoing	Changes in lunch menu and a-la-cart items	Evidence of healthy food choices by students	$0
Evaluate height, weight, BMI of all students and provide analysis to students, parents, and staff	School Nurse Teacher	Annually	Information distributed	Evidence of understanding and application of related information	$0 (donated paper)
Bring food safety workshops and information to staff	Ongoing	Health and Safety Team	Increased knowledge and understanding of food safety	Attendance in the workshops by staff	$0 (KidsFirst donates these activities/Sodexho donations)

TECHNOLOGY

Area of focus # 1: To maintain and increase the integration of technology throughout our school.
Strategy: To increase and provide professional development in technology.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE		RESULT(S) EXPECTED		EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
Schedule and implement classroom instruction on internet research.  Better and more frequent use of Computer Lab by more classes	Technology Team, Assistants	08- 09		More total use of internet research for classroom instruction.		Observation of students in computer lab; Sign Up Sheets	$0
Assist classroom teachers in developing classroom web pages	Stacey Place (Webmaster) and Principal, Louise Boyce	07- 09		To enhance the total communication between teachers, families, and the community; increase teachers’ use of tech.		Web pages posted on school web site.	$200 (Bldg. Article 31)
Assist and instruct classroom teachers and staff in using Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Lexia, Accelerated Reader etc.	Technology Team and Computer Lab Assistant	08 - 10		Teachers will demonstrate use of these programs through various documents used for instruction, assessment, etc.		Evidence of successful teacher usage.	$0
Maintain and increase participation on the District Technology committee.	Principal, District Technology Coordinator	08 -10		Total monthly and yearly attendance will increase.		Consistent, well- attended, productive meetings.	$0
Coordinate and present a parent/family workshop related to technology interest/need	District Technology Coordinator, Principal, Technology Team, Technology Assistant		08- 09		Increased knowledge and use of technology to support students’ educational programs	Interest survey sent to parents and actual workshop attendance	$200 (Feinstein Program)

Area of focus # 2 : To maintain and increase the integration of technology throughout our school.
Strategy : To continue to develop and enhance our school’s webpage.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
To continue to maintain and update all relevant school information (i.e. news, recent events, pictures, specialists)	Web Master, Stacey Place + Principal, Louise Boyce	Ongoing	Our school’s web site will remain current and accurate as an information and communication resource.	Web site reflects current status and news of the school.	$0

Area of focus #3 :  To maintain and increase the integration of technology throughout our school.
Strategy : To increase effective use of the technology lab for teachers and students.
ACTION PLAN	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESULT(S) EXPECTED	EVALUATION	SUPPORT/FINANCE
To organize a schedule for classroom teachers and students for supported time in the computer lab.	Technology Lab Assistant	’08-‘10	Consistent, rotated schedule indicating active use of our technology lab with support from staff.	Sign up and computer lab use sheet.	$0
To continue computer club after school. (Internet research, Powerpoint, Keyboarding)	Computer Club Leader	Ongoing	A computer club that is full in terms of student attendance.  Students learn various programs which may be used for school projects/assignments.	Regular computer club meetings; feedback from students/parents as to interest and success.	$0