Norwood Public Schools Norwood, Massachusetts Mission Statement : The mission of the Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is to develop global citizens who appreciate learning. In partnership with the Norwood community, we foster social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. We are committed to the core values of respect and responsibility. 2017-2018 School Council Members Margo Fraczek - Principal Stacey Bernritter - Teacher Laura Donlon-Ribeiro - Teacher Seth Wyman - Parent Kim Miller - Parent Julie Shore- Parent Olivia Connor - Student Grace DiLeo - Student Shannon Gover - Student Kayla Horton - Student Alexia Martinez - Student Erin Reen - Student
SCHOOL DATA Demographics Enrollment by Gender 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Male 380 369 391 380 Female 332 357 363 373 Total 712 726 754 753 Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity % Race 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 African American 11.9 12.9 12.3 10.4 Asian 4.1 5.8 5.6 5.3 Hispanic 8.7 8.0 9.3 11.3 Native American 0.3 0 0 0 White 73.6 70.9 70.8 70.8 Multi-Race 2.0 Selected Populations % 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 First Language not English 13.9 15.2 16.2 15 Limited English Proficient 3.7 2.5 2.8 2.3 Retentions Economically Not a category 17.1 21.0 21 Disadvantaged this year Special Education 16.9 17.5 15.6 17.1 High Needs NA NA 35.9 34.7 Average Class Size 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 All Grades 19.8 20.8 22.0 Mobility Rate % Stability 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 All Grades (Aggregate) 97.5 97.5 No data 96.3 Limited English Proficient 94.7 92.6 No data 81.0 Special Education 97.8 94.9 No data 94.7 Low Income (economically disadvantaged) 95.0 94.4 No data 92.7 2
PARCC Level 4 or Level 5 % Level 5 Exceeded Expectations % PARCC 2016 Level 4 Met Expectations % Level 3 Approached Expectations % Level 1 Did Not Yet Meet Expectations % Tran s CPI Trans SGP Grade and Subject Grade 6 ELA/Literacy School State School State School State School State School State 85 28 57 14 1 97.4 81 Grade 6 Math 51 9 42 36 1 84.8 46 Grade 7 ELA/Literacy 68 24 43 19 3 90.6 34 Grade 7 Math 45 7 38 34 4 72.2 40 Grade 8 ELA/Literacy 72 13 59 23 1 97.5 51 Grade 8 Math 60 14 47 22 7 83.4 66 Grade and Subject % combined Level 3 or Level 4 Level 4 Exceeded Expectations % Next Generation MCAS 2017 Level 3 Met Expectations % School State School State School State Level 1 Did Not Yet Level 2 Partially Met% Meet Expectations % Scho ol State School State Tran s CPI Trans SGP Grade 6 ELA/Literacy 62 50 9 7 53 43 33 39 5 10 NA 52 Grade 6 Math 50 49 6 7 44 42 39 39 10 11 NA 45 Grade 7 ELA/Literacy 44 50 3 6 41 44 49 39 8 11 NA 15 Grade 7 Math 44 47 4 9 40 38 50 42 6 12 NA 35 Grade 8 ELA/Literacy 51 49 2 8 49 41 41 39 8 11 NA 42 Grade 8 Math 47 48 7 9 40 39 46 42 8 11 NA 46 3
Cumulative Progress and Performance Indices 2014 2015 2016 2017 School Accountability Level 2 2 2 NA Accountability Target (75 PPI) All Students 76 TBD 71 NA Accountability Target (75 PPI) High Needs Students 64 TBD 70 NA All Students 92.8 94.6 95.2 NA English Language Arts (CPI) High Needs 85.6 88.3 90 NA Math (CPI) All Students 79.3 79.8 80.3 NA Science (CPI) High Needs 65.2 65.4 69.6 NA All Students 76 75.5 73 70.2 High Needs 63.8 62.8 58.3 55.6 4
NORWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRESS REPORT OF THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROGRESS REPORT: Please give a status report on each objective that was identified in your 2016-2017 School Improvement Plan. If the objective has been accomplished, please indicate when and how it has benefited the school. If the objective has not been accomplished, please explain why and when you anticipate the objective will be completed. 2016-2017 OBJECTIVE STATUS & EVIDENCE Objective I: LITERACY ACTIONS TAKEN Evidence Based Thinking embedded in the As a school community we will continue to implement curriculum. collaborative learning and responsive teaching practices School-wide independent reading program as well as create a culture of thinking so that over the Launching of the literacy block through the creation of protocols and lessons to support 2016 2017 timeframe, overall grade level ELA student students and teachers. growth will increase by at least 5 percentage points for Creation of literacy resources and literacy closet all students as measured by the MCAS 2.0 Assessment. Explore alternate grade level anchor book resources to support grade level skills and reflect the diversity of our school community. Preparation for MCAS 2.0 Read Across America Prepare to launch Writing Across Curriculum as an extension of evidence-based thinking. PD around the culture of thinking with an emphasis on evidence-based thinking across the curriculum. Objective II: STEAM As a school community we will continue to implement collaborative learning and responsive teaching practices as well as embed inquiry-based science instruction and a culture of thinking so that over the 2016-2018 timeframe: Overall grade level Math student growth will increase by at least 5 percentage points for all students as measured by MCAS 2.0 Assessment. more than 50% of the students will score in the advanced or proficient categories for the 8 th grade STE. ACTIONS TAKEN Collaboration with EXPLO in integrating inquiry-based science and STEM curriculum such as the Paper Project Seek community grants to support the STEM activities. Integrate inquiry-based labs into the science curriculum. Collaborative Professional Development with Special Education and Math Departments from EDC on diagnosing and repairing mathematical thinking. Adjustment of practice to align with MCAS 2.0 Strand Analysis and targeted intervention to address 8 th Grade STE MCAS scores 5
Plan for the creation of a middle school after school STEM Clubs for the 2017-2018 school year. STEM teachers took 20 7th/8th grade girls to the Middle School STEM Meetup sponsored by Schools to Career Partnership. Objective III: MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS As a school community we will continue our use of responsive teaching and engage students through the creation of a culture of thinking so that: For the 2016-2018 school years, student in the high needs subgroup will demonstrate high or very high growth as defined by the MA DESE of above 60%- 80% and 80% - 100%. Objective IV: COMMUNITY RELATIONS As a school community we will continue to strengthen our partnerships with home and community stakeholders so that Coakley Middle School will increase parent/guardian and community connections as measured by a parent survey over the 2016-2018 timeframe. ACTIONS TAKEN Explore and purchase culturally responsive literature Create and implement Mustang Block Lessons such as Grade 6 Organization and Time Management and Grade 7 and 8 Evidenced-Based Thinking to engage students and meet their diverse needs. Review homework and assessment policies and make recommendations regarding any necessary revisions. Professional Development around Collaborative Problem Solving. Continued refinement of the SST Process to reflect strength-based and research-based interventions and data collection. Recruiting practices that seek diverse candidates to reflect that mirror our student body. Collaborative Problem Solving PD for student support staff. PD around data analysis and responsive instruction. ACTIONS TAKEN Create Administration Twitter Account Negotiate consistent expectations for posting grades and homework. Letters home for all students entering grade 6 receiving Literacy RtI Class. Phone calls home to families of students new to Literacy RtI class in grades 7 and 8 Positive Phone Calls Home to Parents Letters to ELL students newly enrolled in the ELL support program. Explore new models for parent conferences Continue weekly newsletters to parents and guardians. Conduct Home/School Communication surveys. 6
Youth Risk Survey Results Objective V: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS As a school community we will focus on the social emotional needs of our students and create opportunities for social emotional learning so that Coakley Middle School will enhance students self-report of safety and connection to the school community over the 2016 2018 timeframe. Objective Vi: SAFETY As a school community we will collaborate with community stakeholders and parents/guardians to create an emotionally and physically safe school community so that the Coakley Middle School will enhance students self-report of safety and connection to the school community over the 2016 2018 timeframe. ACTIONS TAKEN Expand the Team Speak- Out Program to include a school action plan and presentations to parents and faculty. Plan and implement Advisory Lessons- To Whom We Are Connected check-in. Expansion of the Case Management group to monitor the support for students struggling due social emotional issues. Plan and implement a Suicide Prevention Training for faculty. Implement the SOS Suicide Prevention Curriculum for Grade 7. Implement the Coakley Coaches Program ACTIONS TAKEN Monitor and revise attendance policy to support the chronically absent students Implement behavior contracts for students with frequent discipline referrals. Plan drills for Run, Hide Fight protocol based upon real life scenarios. Assemblies and programs for online safety Strengthen partnerships through Image Plus to address families struggling with students who are truant or frequent offenders. Collaborate with Impact Norwood Group to develop mental health and youth resources to support students. 7
NORWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRIORITY AREAS OF THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY AREAS: Please outline below the objectives to be targeted for improvement at your school this year. These objectives should be identified by the School Council upon examining data on student performance and achievement and selected as priorities identified by data collected last year showing a concern about the progress of all students. PRIORITY AREAS This statement should be submitted by the Principal to the Superintendent of Schools after extensive consultation and review by the School Council. Writing Across the Curriculum: The Coakley Middle School will create consistent and rigorous writing opportunities in all curriculum areas by developing rigorous standards for writing that will be implemented across all school content areas with a particular focus on. This will result in a 10% improved score for every student by the spring common assessment in ELA (versus the fall CA) and will lead to an increase in aggregate grade level ELA student score as measured by the 2018 MCAS 2.0 Assessment. STEAM : Coakley Middle School will increase the frequency of inquiry-based science instruction and STEM activities both during and outside of school for all students will will result in: a 10% improved score for every student by the spring common assessment in math (versus the fall CA) and will lead to an increase in aggregate grade level math student score as measured by the 2018 MCAS 2.0 Assessment. This will result in a 10% improved score for every student by the spring common assessment in STE (versus the fall CA) and will lead to an increase in aggregate grade level STE student score as measured by the 2018 MCAS 2.0 Assessment. MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS: The Coakley Middle School will design targeted interventions to meet the academic, cultural and social emotional needs of all of our students so that students in the high needs subgroup will demonstrate high or very high growth as defined by the MA DESE of above 60%- 80% and 80% - 100%. PARENT COMMUNICATION: The Coakley Middle School will continue to improve and increase the level of communication with parents and the community through the use of technology, educational opportunities for parents, and reaching out to the Norwood community at large. This will result in stronger connections between home and school that will be measured by a survey designed by the School Council. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS As a school community we will focus on the social emotional needs of our students and research and develop opportunities for social emotional learning so that Coakley Middle School will enhance students self-report of safety and connection to the school community over the 2017 2018 timeframe. 8
NORWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN OF THE PRINCIPAL AND SCHOOL COUNCIL ACTION PLAN : For each objective listed on the previous page, please describe a plan for improvement. The plan should include a list of activities; who will be involved; and over what time frames the problem will be addressed. A clear, concise explanation of how the improvement sought will be measured should be a part of this plan. ACTIVITY WHO TIME FRAME MEASURED OUTCOME I. LITERACY Research programs/pd for student vocabulary development ELA Dept. Chair, ELA Faculty 11/17 6/18 Budget Proposal for vocabulary resource Research, purchase and implement a universal screening tool. ELA Dept. Chair, Literacy Specialists 11/17-6/18 Written Estimate for Universal Screening Tools Continued PD in Keys to Literacy. Literacy Specialists, ELA Dept. Chair 11/17-6/18 PD for new teachers Creation of student data dashboard in conjunction with new Student Information System. Director of Technology 11/16 6/18 Conversion to ASPEN student database with dashboard Introduce Global Citizenship/Literacy Program to Foreign Language and History Dept. Chairs 1/18 6/18 Resources for faculty, outreach materials for students 9
II. STEAM Create a 5- Year Technology Plan for Tech. Staff, Faculty, NPS Tech. Director 9/16 6/18 Technology Plan Explore expansion of computer program by adding online STEM such as CAD STEM Teachers, NPS Director of Tech. 9/17 Summer work proposal for integration of CAD into STEM Program Explore integration of STEM into the grade level curriculum. Science Chair, Science Faculty 1/17 9/18 Science Dept. Scope and Sequence aligned with the NGSS Reinstate Math RtI Program Math Dept. Chair 10/16 6/17 Budget Request for 1.0 FTE and EDC Grant, and Student Math Data Identify universal screening tool in math. Math Dept. Chair 10/16 6/17 Budget proposal for Universal Screening Tool Request funding for and hire Math RtI Teacher. Math Dept. Chair, Superintendent, Asst. Superintendent 10/17 6/18 Budget Proposal, Posting for Math Teacher III. MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS Implementation of differentiated student academic and behavioral contracts to partner with parents and students on meeting the needs of struggling students. Vice Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, 8/17 6/18 Handbook Policy, Student Contracts 10
Use of the new SIS System to create a more comprehensive and effective tool for collection of student data. e.g. student dashboard. Guidance Dept, SST Team Guidance 8/17 6/18 Student Dashboards Explore the integration of Blended Learning Strategies Expansion of the Case Management group to monitor the support for students struggling due social emotional issues. Collaborate with community partners on expanding the mental health resources and youth resources in Norwood. Director of Technology, Technology Committee Director of Technology, Faculty Guidance, Nurse, SRO, and School Adjustment Counselor 8/16 6/18 9/17 6/18 10/16 6/18 Blended Learning Pilot Program Case Management Notes Creation of a Norwood Mental Health/Youth Coalition Expand After school program to include Debate Club,Coakley Insider, STEM Clubs, Chess Faculty 1/17 6/18 Outreach and student rosters of new clubs Universal Screening Tool. Creation of a School Council/PTO Culture and Climate Committee Administration and Faculty, Dept. Chairs, Director of Student Services Principal, PTO, School Council 6/18 11/17 6/18 Proposal for Universal Screening Tool Committee roster and culture events Request for additional School Adjustment Support 11/17 6/18 Budget request and posting of position 11
Increase Wellness Teacher from.4 to 1.0 Add Introduction to Spanish course for ELL, Special Education and Reading Support Students in grade 8. Principal, Director of Student Services Principal. Wellness Dept. Chair Principal, Vice Principal for C and I, and Foreign Language Chair 11/17 6/18 1/18 6/18 Budget request and posting of position Foreign Language Schedule 12
IV. PARENT COMMUNICATION Plan and implement Parent/Guardian orientation to the new ASPEN Student Information System. Principal, Director of Technology, Technology Specialists 1/18 Orientation materials and information on web site Create a program to improve access for families who are non-english speakers or have disabilities that prevent or resource barriers. and ELL Support Staff 6/18 Parent information and orientation in a variety of languages Literacy Tutors Literacy Staff, guidance 9/17 ongoing Outreach and schedule for literacy tutors Continued enhancement of online communication tools: web sites, online grading, Google Classroom etc. Principal, Director of Technology, Technology Committee 11/17 6/18 Web site, Google Pages, etc. Plan and implement a Multicultural event. Principal, PTO, School Council Spring 2018 Outreach to parents for event Parent communication regarding Wellness Curriculum such as the Human Body and Suicide Prevention Wellness Dept. Chair Ongoing Newsletters V. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS Guidance begins to research SEL programing.. Principal, guidance, 10/17 6/18 PD and Summer Proposal for SEL work Expand After School Programs- Continuation of the Different But Equal Club. Faculty and Students Ongoing Rosters of after school clubs, request for stipends Academic and Behavioral Contracts Administration and guidance Ongoing Student Contracts 13
Expand SST Administration Ongoing SST Referral Forms and notes VI. SCHOOL SAFETY Seek funding for the installation of classroom phones Principal, SRO and Director of Technology By 6/18 Grant Application 14
PROJECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and DATA MEETINGS 2017-2018 September Principal Entry plan: Determining strengths and areas for growth at October Department based PD: Writing across the curriculum, Legal Aspects of Special Education, Aspen Training, Developing SEL programs for, curriculum development and alignment. November Review of MCAS data Cultural Relevancy Supporting students with Mental health Issues December integrating Cultural relevancy into the classroom. January Blended Learning Review 3 year professional development plan with staff and outline 2018 winter and spring timeline for PD. February TBD March TBD April Transition Planning May TBD June TBD Gr. 5 teachers, Elem SACS, & SpEd Liaison to. Gr 8 teachers & 6-8 SpEd Liaison to HS. 15