Comprehensive School Improvement. Plan. Montgomery County High School

Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Montgomery County School District Mr. Jim Dusso, Principal 724 Woodford Drive Mount Sterling, KY 40353 Document Generated On May 9, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Executive Summary Introduction 3 Description of the School 4 School's Purpose 5 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 6 Additional Information 7 KDE Needs Assessment Introduction 9 Data Analysis 10 Areas of Strengths 11 Opportunities for Improvement 12 Conclusion 13 Response for Action: Achievement Gaps Overview 15 Goals Summary 16 Goal 1: will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. 17 Activity Summary by Source 19

Response for Action: Freshman Graduation Rates Overview 22 Goals Summary 23 Goal 1: will increase our graduation rate of 79.1% in 2012 to 90% in 2015. 24 Activity Summary by Source 26 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Overview 29 Goals Summary 30 Goal 1: will increase our proficiency in KPREP of 50.1% in 2012 to 75.1% in 2017. 31 Goal 2: will increase our graduation rate of 79.1% in 2012 to 90% in 2015. 41 Goal 3: will increase our College and Career Ready rate of 49.6% in 2012 to 70% in 2015. 42 Goal 4: will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. 45 Activity Summary by Source 48

Introduction The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to ensure that students reach proficiency and beyond by 2014. The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on student needs by bringing together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and closing achievement gaps between subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality planning, and by making connections between the funds that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools. Your school's plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and clearly address gaps in student achievement. SY 2012-2013 Page 1

Executive Summary SY 2012-2013 Page 2

Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning. The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis. SY 2012-2013 Page 3

Description of the School Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves? has a student body that consists of approximately 1260 students in grades 9-12. It is situated in the community of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky with a population of 6,959 and a county population of 27,643. There are three elementary schools, an intermediate school, and a single middle school that are providing students to our one high school. Montgomery County has a 76.7% of high school graduate or higher and 15.5% of a college bachelor degree or higher. The median income is $37,393, persons below the poverty level is 23.2% as provided by the US Census Bureau. Mt. Sterling, KY, 30 miles east of Lexington, is the economic engine of Montgomery County. Mt. Sterling's top industries include manufacturing, transportation and business services. Major employers range from Nestle, which makes its Hot Pocket and Lean Pocket products in Mt. Sterling, to automotive part suppliers. Mt. Sterling's quality of life attractions include golf, a regional arts center, a new hospital and a satellite campus for Morehead State University. The is committed to continuous improvement in teaching that results in learning for all students. Our commitment is evident in our School Comprehensive Improvement Plan with an emphasis on effective means for impacting learning through appropriate change and support to assist teachers and students in reaching proficiency and beyond. The following goals are included in Comprehensive Improvement Plan and will be the major focus for improving student learning: * will increase our proficiency in KPREP of 50.1% in 2012 to 75.1% in 2017. * will increase our graduation rate of 79.1% in 2012 to 90% in 2015. * will increase our College and Career Ready rate of 49.6% in 2012 to 70% in 2015. * will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County, a four-time 100 Best winner, was honored for its programs that offer young people service opportunities, access to extracurricular activities and a supportive educational environment. Giving back and serving the community is another priority for Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County. The SERVE student group is a high school organization that connects students with service activities, such as volunteering at local civic group banquets or programs. Additionally organizations including the Future Business Leaders of America, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H and ROTC offer students access to more community service-learning projects. SY 2012-2013 Page 4

School's Purpose Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. Striving to be Top 10 in ALL things we do. SY 2012-2013 Page 5

Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. Montgomery County Schools in 2012 achieved only the 2nd largest growth gains in Kentucky history. achieved strong growth and went from being rated in bottom third of all Kentucky high schools to within the top third. is striving to meet this goals: * will increase our proficiency in KPREP of 50.1% in 2012 to 75.1% in 2017. * will increase our graduation rate of 79.1% in 2012 to 90% in 2015. * will increase our College and Career Ready rate of 49.6% in 2012 to 70% in 2015. * will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. SY 2012-2013 Page 6

Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. Montgomery County Schools has had significant changes in its school systems. The board of education has hired a new superintendent and a number of administrative positions have changed, along with an entire shift in school district philosophies of instruction. SY 2012-2013 Page 7

KDE Needs Assessment SY 2012-2013 Page 8

Introduction The purpose of the School Needs Assessment is to use data and information to prioritize allocation of resources and activities. SY 2012-2013 Page 9

Data Analysis What question(s) are you trying to answer with the data and information provided to you? What does the data/information tell you? What does the data/information not tell you? used various sources of data in identifying areas in need of improvement. Sources included data from the End of Course Exams (EOC), EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, reading tests, discipline records, attendance records, Implementation and Impact Checks, analysis of student work. Needs identified were prioritized and targeted in our school plan. Goals, objectives, and activities for the school plan were developed and shared with the school staff, SBDM Council, and other community stakeholders, including student input. Goals, objectives, and activities are aligned with identified needs. SY 2012-2013 Page 10

Areas of Strengths What were the areas of strength you noted? What actions are you implementing to sustain the areas of strength? What is there cause to celebrate? has a strong professionally dedicated staff that works daily to meet the individual needs of each student. SY 2012-2013 Page 11

Opportunities for Improvement What were areas in need of improvement? What plans are you making to improve the areas of need? is striving to increase our proficiency in KPREP, increase our graduation rate, increase our College and Career Ready, and increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap groups. SY 2012-2013 Page 12

Conclusion Reflect on your answers provided in the previous sections. What are your next steps in addressing areas of concern? Utilizing our current CSIP plan as a working document to allow for our school to achieve Top 10 in ALL things we do. SY 2012-2013 Page 13

Response for Action: Achievement Gaps SY 2012-2013 Page 14

Overview Plan Name Response for Action: Achievement Gaps Plan Rationale Addresses Action Statement Achievement Gaps Description The school identified specific strategies to address subgroup achievement gaps. SY 2012-2013 Page 15

Goals Summary The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. # Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total 1 will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 7 Organizational $8700 SY 2012-2013 Page 16

Goal 1: will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. Measurable Objective 1: Demonstrate a proficiency in our average combined reading and math by 06/01/2017 as measured by the KPREP non-duplicated gap group scoring. Strategy 1: School Wide Interventions - at will utilize varied methods of RTI to identify and provide strategies to address students that are identified in the non-duplicated gap group that are scoring in the novice and apprentice levels. Research Cited: What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action, Robert J. Marzano Essential Components of RTI A Closer Look at Response to Intervention, National Center on Response to Intervention Activity - Peer Tutoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Math Leadership, consisting of top performing upper class students are utilized to provide tutoring to identified students. 01/02/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - MCHS College and Career Pathways Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Guidance and certified teachers will utilize EPass data, teacher input, student involvement, and parent input while addressing one of three MCHS College and Career Pathways. These "pathways" are designed to best address the academic and/or career opportunities available to MCHS students. 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - Content Enhancement Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource course for identified gap students to address math and reading deficiencies. 08/15/2012 06/01/2017 $0 No Guidance, SPED, Activity - ACT Prep Sessions Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource SY 2012-2013 Page 17

All MCHS students that are eligible to take the ACT exam are provided Test Prep sessions over five Saturday sessions. Each session is broken into 2 parts of the 4 ACT testing areas. Students are given ACT prep questions while certified teachers provide strategies for success. Students are provided a lunch and sessions are approximately 3.5 hours. 01/12/2013 06/01/2016 $1200 General Fund Activity - Teacher Guidance Assistance TGA Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Incoming freshmen will be aligned with the same teacher advisor throughout their entire high school career. 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - Data Analysis Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing professional learning communities to analyze summative and formative data to identify students that are in need of additional school services. 08/15/2012 06/01/2017 $0 No, Guidance, Activity - Extended School Services Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Students will receive before and after school assistance in identified areas of need. MCHS is also utilizes retired teachers to provide support in all core content classrooms to assist students of need. 01/14/2013 06/01/2017 $7500 State Funds, ESS Coordinator, SY 2012-2013 Page 18

Activity Summary by Source Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source No Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Teacher Guidance Assistance TGA MCHS College and Career Pathways Content Enhancement Data Analysis Peer Tutoring State Funds Incoming freshmen will be aligned with the same teacher advisor throughout their entire high school career. Guidance and certified teachers will utilize EPass data, teacher input, student involvement, and parent input while addressing one of three MCHS College and Career Pathways. These "pathways" are designed to best address the academic and/or career opportunities available to MCHS students. course for identified gap students to address math and reading deficiencies. teachers are utilizing professional learning communities to analyze summative and formative data to identify students that are in need of additional school services. Math Leadership, consisting of top performing upper class students are utilized to provide tutoring to identified students. 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 08/15/2012 06/01/2017 $0 SPED, 08/15/2012 06/01/2017 $0, Guidance, 01/02/2013 06/01/2017 $0 Guidance, Total $0 Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Extended School Services Students will receive before and after school assistance in identified areas of need. MCHS is also utilizes retired teachers to provide support in all core content classrooms to assist students of need. 01/14/2013 06/01/2017 $7500, ESS Coordinator, Total $7500 SY 2012-2013 Page 19

General Fund Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource ACT Prep Sessions All MCHS students that are eligible to take the ACT exam are provided Test Prep sessions over five Saturday sessions. Each session is broken into 2 parts of the 4 ACT testing areas. Students are given ACT prep questions while certified teachers provide strategies for success. Students are provided a lunch and sessions are approximately 3.5 hours. 01/12/2013 06/01/2016 $1200 Total $1200 SY 2012-2013 Page 20

Response for Action: Freshman Graduation Rates SY 2012-2013 Page 21

Overview Plan Name Response for Action: Freshman Graduation Rates Plan Rationale Addresses Action Statement Freshman Graduation Rates Description The school identified specific strategies to increase the average freshman graduation rate. SY 2012-2013 Page 22

Goal 1: will increase our graduation rate of 79.1% in 2012 to 90% in 2015. Measurable Objective 1: Demonstrate a behavior by 2017 the graduation rate will increase from 79.1% to 95% by 06/01/2017 as measured by actual graduation rate of incoming freshmen class. Strategy 1: Graduation Rate Task Force - Montgomery County School District has developed a group of community stakeholders to specifically address the barriers that are holding our students from earning a high school diploma. Research Cited: Expanding the Reach of Education Reforms Perspectives from Leaders in the Scale-Up of Educational Interventions Thomas K. Glennan, Jr., Susan J. Bodilly, Jolene R. Galegher, Kerri A. Kerr Activity - Mentoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Paring community members with students that have been identified as at risk of not graduating with current class. Community Engagement 10/01/2012 06/01/2014 $15000 District Activity - Teacher Guidance Assistance Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Incoming freshmen will be aligned with the same teacher advisor throughout their entire high school career. Behavioral 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - Career Readiness Pathways Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Providing students as early as freshmen year with career readiness options to prepare them for successful transition from high school to the work force or college. 01/01/2013 06/01/2017 $0 Career and Technical Education Funds and or of Community Education, Guidance Department, Career and Technical Education, and SY 2012-2013 Page 24

Activity - Truancy Diversion Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Collaboration between county court services and the school district to monitor and educate students as well as parents on the importance of regular school attendance and address the barriers that create student truancy. Community Engagement 01/10/2013 06/01/2017 $0 Other District and School Attendance Clerks,, Officers of Local Court Activity - Targeted Interventions Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Response to Intervention, extended school services, intentional scheduling, and identifying at risk students. 01/01/2013 06/01/2017 $0 District District RTI Advisor, SY 2012-2013 Page 25

Activity Summary by Source Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source No Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Teacher Guidance Assistance District Other Incoming freshmen will be aligned with the same teacher advisor throughout their entire high school career. Behavioral 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0, Guidance Department, Total $0 Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Mentoring Paring community members with students that have been Community identified as at risk of not graduating with current class. Engagement Targeted Interventions Response to Intervention, extended school services, intentional scheduling, and identifying at risk students. 10/01/2012 06/01/2014 $15000 and or of Community Education 01/01/2013 06/01/2017 $0 District RTI Advisor, Total $15000 Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Truancy Diversion Collaboration between county court services and the school Community district to monitor and educate students as well as parents Engagement on the importance of regular school attendance and address the barriers that create student truancy. 01/10/2013 06/01/2017 $0 District and School Attendance Clerks,, Officers of Local Court Total $0 SY 2012-2013 Page 26

Career and Technical Education Funds Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Career Readiness Pathways Providing students as early as freshmen year with career readiness options to prepare them for successful transition from high school to the work force or college. 01/01/2013 06/01/2017 $0 Career and Technical Education, and Total $0 SY 2012-2013 Page 27

Comprehensive School Improvement Plan SY 2012-2013 Page 28

Overview Plan Name Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Plan Description MCHS has identified four core areas of school improvement; these 4 core areas were identified through various assessment tools, stakeholder groups, SBDM input, certified and classified staff members, school administration teams, district staff, and students. SY 2012-2013 Page 29

Goals Summary The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. # Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total 1 will increase our proficiency in KPREP of 50.1% in 2012 to 75.1% in 2017. Objectives: 6 Strategies: 12 Activities: 48 Organizational $9500 2 will increase our graduation rate of 79.1% in 2012 to 90% in 2015. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 5 3 will increase our Objectives: 2 College and Career Ready rate of 49.6% in 2012 to Strategies: 4 70% in 2015. Activities: 13 4 will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 7 Organizational $15000 Organizational $52250 Organizational $8700 SY 2012-2013 Page 30

Goal 1: will increase our proficiency in KPREP of 50.1% in 2012 to 75.1% in 2017. Measurable Objective 1: Demonstrate a proficiency of 75% of Tenth grade students in reading by 06/01/2014 as measured by KPREP. Strategy 1: Comprehensive Assessment Plan - Continue implementation of Daily Formative Assessments, Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, and Weekly Formative Assessments. Research Cited: Teaching & Assessing 21st Century Skills,Robert J. Marzano, Tammy Heflebower Activity - Interim Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Interim assessments given to gage student progress towards end of course exams. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $500 General Fund, Activity - Common Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. 01/02/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Daily Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource DLT's 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Weekly Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No,,, SY 2012-2013 Page 31

Strategy 2: Standards Based Alignment - District curriculum team along with building curriculum special will work with certified teachers to utilize common planning time to develop curriculum that is aligned with quality core standards. Research Cited: QualityCore The Research Driven Solution to Raise the Quality and Intensity of High School Core Course Activity - Communities Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing PLC's to analyze data to determine instructional needs and designing lesson plans. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and Activity - Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will participate in professional development that will increase differentiated instructional strategies, development of higher order daily learning targets, use of assessments, and instructional strategies on teaching in a block schedule. 05/01/2013 06/01/2014 $1500 General Fund, Activity - Vertical Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Horizontal Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and and Measurable Objective 2: Demonstrate a proficiency of 45% of Tenth grade students in Science by 06/01/2014 as measured by KPREP. Strategy 1: Standards Based Alignment - District curriculum team along with building curriculum special will work with certified teachers to utilize common planning time to develop curriculum that is aligned with quality core standards. Research Cited: QualityCore The Research Driven Solution to Raise the Quality and Intensity of High School Core Course SY 2012-2013 Page 32

Activity - Vertical Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Horizontal Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Communities Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing PLC's to analyze data to determine instructional needs and designing lesson plans. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and and Team and Activity - Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will participate in professional development that will increase differentiated instructional strategies, development of higher order daily learning targets, use of assessments, and instructional strategies on teaching in a block schedule. Strategy 2: Comprehensive Assessment Plan - Continue implementation of Daily Formative Assessments, Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, and Weekly Formative Assessments. Research Cited: Teaching & Assessing 21st Century Skills,Robert J. Marzano, Tammy Heflebower 05/01/2013 06/01/2014 $1500 General Fund, Activity - Daily Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource DLT's 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No, Activity - Weekly Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource SY 2012-2013 Page 33

Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No, Activity - Interim Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Interim assessments given to gage student progress towards end of course exams. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Common Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No,, Measurable Objective 3: Demonstrate a proficiency of 65% of Tenth grade students in language mechanics by 06/01/2014 as measured by KPREP. Strategy 1: Standards Based Alignment - District curriculum team along with building curriculum special will work with certified teachers to utilize common planning time to develop curriculum that is aligned with quality core standards. Research Cited: QualityCore The Research Driven Solution to Raise the Quality and Intensity of High School Core Course Activity - Horizontal Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Communities Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing PLC's to analyze data to determine instructional needs and designing lesson plans. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No and Team and SY 2012-2013 Page 34

Activity - Vertical Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and Activity - Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will participate in professional development that will increase differentiated instructional strategies, development of higher order daily learning targets, use of assessments, and instructional strategies on teaching in a block schedule. Strategy 2: Comprehensive Assessment Plan - Continue implementation of Daily Formative Assessments, Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, and Weekly Formative Assessments. 05/01/2013 06/01/2014 $1500 General Fund, Research Cited: Teaching & Assessing 21st Century Skills,Robert J. Marzano, Tammy Heflebower Activity - Daily Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource DLT's 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Common Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Weekly Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No,,, SY 2012-2013 Page 35

Activity - Interim Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Interim assessments given to gage student progress towards end of course exams. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No, Measurable Objective 4: Demonstrate a proficiency of 50% of Eleventh grade students at in Mathematics by 06/01/2014 as measured by KPREP. Strategy 1: Comprehensive Assessment Plan - Continue implementation of Daily Formative Assessments, Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, and Weekly Formative Assessments. Research Cited: Teaching & Assessing 21st Century Skills,Robert J. Marzano, Tammy Heflebower Activity - Weekly Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Daily Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource DLT's 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Common Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No,,, Activity - Interim Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource SY 2012-2013 Page 36

Interim assessments given to gage student progress towards end of course exams. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No, Strategy 2: Standards Based Alignment - District curriculum team along with building curriculum special will work with certified teachers to utilize common planning time to develop curriculum that is aligned with quality core standards. Research Cited: QualityCore The Research Driven Solution to Raise the Quality and Intensity of High School Core Course Activity - Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will participate in professional development that will increase differentiated instructional strategies, development of higher order daily learning targets, use of assessments, and instructional strategies on teaching in a block schedule. 05/01/2013 06/01/2014 $1500 General Fund, Activity - Communities Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing PLC's to analyze data to determine instructional needs and designing lesson plans. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Horizontal Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Vertical Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and and Team and Measurable Objective 5: Demonstrate a proficiency of 50% of Eleventh grade students in Social Studies by 06/01/2014 as measured by KPREP. SY 2012-2013 Page 37

Strategy 1: Comprehensive Assessment Plan - Continue implementation of Daily Formative Assessments, Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, and Weekly Formative Assessments. Research Cited: Teaching & Assessing 21st Century Skills,Robert J. Marzano, Tammy Heflebower Activity - Daily Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource DLT's 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Interim Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Interim assessments given to gage student progress towards end of course exams. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Weekly Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Common Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No,,,, Strategy 2: Standards Based Alignment - District curriculum team along with building curriculum special will work with certified teachers to utilize common planning time to develop curriculum that is aligned with quality core standards. SY 2012-2013 Page 38

Research Cited: QualityCore The Research Driven Solution to Raise the Quality and Intensity of High School Core Course Activity - Communities Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing PLC's to analyze data to determine instructional needs and designing lesson plans. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and Activity - Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will participate in professional development that will increase differentiated instructional strategies, development of higher order daily learning targets, use of assessments, and instructional strategies on teaching in a block schedule. 05/01/2013 06/01/2014 $1500 General Fund, Activity - Vertical Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Horizontal Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and and Measurable Objective 6: Demonstrate a proficiency of 55% of Tenth and Eleventh grade students in writing by 06/01/2014 as measured by KPREP. Strategy 1: Standards Based Alignment - District curriculum team along with building curriculum special will work with certified teachers to utilize common planning time to develop curriculum that is aligned with quality core standards. Research Cited: QualityCore The Research Driven Solution to Raise the Quality and Intensity of High School Core Course SY 2012-2013 Page 39

Activity - Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will participate in professional development that will increase differentiated instructional strategies, development of higher order daily learning targets, use of assessments, and instructional strategies on teaching in a block schedule. 05/01/2013 06/01/2014 $1500 General Fund, Activity - Vertical Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Horizontal Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Communities Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing PLC's to analyze data to determine instructional needs and designing lesson plans. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Team and and Team and Strategy 2: Comprehensive Assessment Plan - Continue implementation of Daily Formative Assessments, Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, and Weekly Formative Assessments. Research Cited: Teaching & Assessing 21st Century Skills,Robert J. Marzano, Tammy Heflebower Activity - Weekly Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No, SY 2012-2013 Page 40

Activity - Interim Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Interim assessments given to gage student progress towards end of course exams. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Common Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No Activity - Daily Formative Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource DLT's 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 No,,, Goal 2: will increase our graduation rate of 79.1% in 2012 to 90% in 2015. Measurable Objective 1: Demonstrate a behavior by 2017 the graduation rate will increase from 79.1% to 95% by 06/01/2017 as measured by actual graduation rate of incoming freshmen class. Strategy 1: Graduation Rate Task Force - Montgomery County School District has developed a group of community stakeholders to specifically address the barriers that are holding our students from earning a high school diploma. Research Cited: Expanding the Reach of Education Reforms Perspectives from Leaders in the Scale-Up of Educational Interventions Thomas K. Glennan, Jr., Susan J. Bodilly, Jolene R. Galegher, Kerri A. Kerr Activity - Mentoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource SY 2012-2013 Page 41

Paring community members with students that have been identified as at risk of not graduating with current class. Community Engagement 10/01/2012 06/01/2014 $15000 District and or of Community Education Activity - Teacher Guidance Assistance Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Incoming freshmen will be aligned with the same teacher advisor throughout their entire high school career. Behavioral 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - Career Readiness Pathways Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Providing students as early as freshmen year with career readiness options to prepare them for successful transition from high school to the work force or college. 01/01/2013 06/01/2017 $0 Career and Technical Education Funds, Guidance Department, Career and Technical Education, and Activity - Truancy Diversion Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Collaboration between county court services and the school district to monitor and educate students as well as parents on the importance of regular school attendance and address the barriers that create student truancy. Community Engagement 01/10/2013 06/01/2017 $0 Other District and School Attendance Clerks,, Officers of Local Court Activity - Targeted Interventions Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Response to Intervention, extended school services, intentional scheduling, and identifying at risk students. 01/01/2013 06/01/2017 $0 District District RTI Advisor, Goal 3: will increase our College and Career Ready rate of 49.6% in 2012 to 70% in 2015. SY 2012-2013 Page 42

Measurable Objective 1: Demonstrate a proficiency of 65% of students by 06/01/2015 as measured by Unbridled formula. Strategy 1: MCHS College and Career Pathways - Guidance and certified teachers will utilize EPass data, teacher input, student involvement, and parent input while addressing one of three MCHS College and Career Pathways. These "pathways" are designed to best address the academic and/or career opportunities available to MCHS students. Research Cited: What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action, Robert J. Marzano Activity - College and/or Career Pathway Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Intentional scheduling of students that have been identified through data, teacher input, student need, and parent involvement in order to prepare these students for a college and/or career after high school. 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $0 No Activity - Career Pathway Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Intentional scheduling of students that have been identified through data, teacher input, student need, and parent involvement in order to provide RTI assistance to better prepare these students for a career after high school. 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $0 No Activity - Accelerated College Pathway Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Intentional scheduling of students that have been identified through data, teacher input, student need, and parent involvement in order to provide these students with college preparatory and/or college level course work, to be prepared for success in college. 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $0 No Activity - Parent Engagement/Information Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource will conduct several forums to engage and inform parents about College and Career Readiness requirements under the Unbridled Formula. Strategy 2: Intentional Scheduling of Students - students will receive purposeful attention while they are planning for their courses during their high school career. Student schedules will be created be meeting the individual needs of each student based on several indicators of measurement, while utilizing teacher input and meeting student needs and interest. 05/01/2013 06/01/2015 $1500 General Fund SY 2012-2013 Page 43

Research Cited: What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action Robert J. Marzano Activity - EPass Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will be trained in utilizing the results of EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT to assist with students in developing appropriate course schedules. 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $0 No CKEC, Activity - Arena Scheduling Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource will utilize "Arena" scheduling for the purpose of gathering all staff in a central area for students and parents to have the opportunity to make informed decisions with certified teachers while scheduling of students. 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $1000 General Fund, Activity - Department/Teacher Input Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Content area teachers and departments will develop prerequisites for all courses that students will take during their high school career. Including prerequisites for below grade level and above level courses. 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $0 No, Guidance, and Strategy 3: 10th Grade Career Pathway Identification - All 10th grade MCHS students will identify a specific career pathway as identified by Kentucky Career and Technical Education guidelines to be a preparatory or career completer prior to graduation. Research Cited: Kentucky Unbridled Formula Activity - Teacher ILP Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers will be trained in assisting, completing, and on going maintenance of students ILP's. 08/01/2013 06/01/2015 $1000 General Fund Activity - Computer/Technology Applications Course Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource All MCHS 9th grade students will be required to complete and earn credit for the Computer/Technology Applications course, which will include formation of the student ILP, career education, and Work KEYS. 08/12/2013 06/01/2015 $45000 District and District support SY 2012-2013 Page 44

Measurable Objective 2: Demonstrate a proficiency of teachers, students, and parents knowledge of CCR by 06/01/2014 as measured by CCR points. Strategy 1: Stakeholder Education - Educating staff, students, and parents through various means to ensure proficiency in our CCR index Research Cited: Unbridled Formula Activity - Training the Trainer Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Providing training to select of groups of teachers that will then train departments on MCHS College and/or Career Pathways. 05/01/2013 06/01/2015 $500 General Fund Activity - Pre High School Orientation Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource 8th grade students will be part of a orientation that starts in the fall of their 8th grade year, which will include a informational assembly defining the requirements to graduate from MCHS. In the spring of their 8th grade year students will start the process to register with their parents and with guidance assistance. Prior to the start of their freshmen year incoming 9th graders will take part in a summer orientation. 04/15/2013 06/01/2015 $2500 General Fund at HS & Middle School, Guidance, and 9th grade Activity - Teacher Guidance Assistance TGA Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Incoming freshmen will be aligned with the same teacher advisor throughout their entire high school career. 08/12/2013 06/01/2015 $0 No Activity - MCHS Welcome Back Open House Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource All MCHS students and parents will be invited to an open house prior to the start of the school year. Students and parents will receive final student schedules, meet teachers, and have an opportunity to discuss the course requirements for the upcoming school year. Goal 4: will increase our average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all non-duplicated gap group of 39.8% in 2012 to 69.9% in 2017. 08/08/2013 06/01/2015 $750 General Fund All School SY 2012-2013 Page 45

Measurable Objective 1: Demonstrate a proficiency in our average combined reading and math by 06/01/2017 as measured by the KPREP non-duplicated gap group scoring. Strategy 1: School Wide Interventions - at will utilize varied methods of RTI to identify and provide strategies to address students that are identified in the non-duplicated gap group that are scoring in the novice and apprentice levels. Research Cited: What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action, Robert J. Marzano Essential Components of RTI A Closer Look at Response to Intervention, National Center on Response to Intervention Activity - Peer Tutoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Math Leadership, consisting of top performing upper class students are utilized to provide tutoring to identified students. 01/02/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - MCHS College and Career Pathways Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Guidance and certified teachers will utilize EPass data, teacher input, student involvement, and parent input while addressing one of three MCHS College and Career Pathways. These "pathways" are designed to best address the academic and/or career opportunities available to MCHS students. 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - Content Enhancement Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource course for identified gap students to address math and reading deficiencies. 08/15/2012 06/01/2017 $0 No Activity - Teacher Guidance Assistance TGA Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Incoming freshmen will be aligned with the same teacher advisor throughout their entire high school career. 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 No Guidance, SPED, SY 2012-2013 Page 46

Activity - ACT Prep Sessions Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource All MCHS students that are eligible to take the ACT exam are provided Test Prep sessions over five Saturday sessions. Each session is broken into 2 parts of the 4 ACT testing areas. Students are given ACT prep questions while certified teachers provide strategies for success. Students are provided a lunch and sessions are approximately 3.5 hours. 01/12/2013 06/01/2016 $1200 General Fund Activity - Data Analysis Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource teachers are utilizing professional learning communities to analyze summative and formative data to identify students that are in need of additional school services. 08/15/2012 06/01/2017 $0 No, Guidance, Activity - Extended School Services Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Students will receive before and after school assistance in identified areas of need. MCHS is also utilizes retired teachers to provide support in all core content classrooms to assist students of need. 01/14/2013 06/01/2017 $7500 State Funds, ESS Coordinator, SY 2012-2013 Page 47

Activity Summary by Source Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source No Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource MCHS College and Career Pathways Weekly Formative Assessments Common Assessments Vertical Planning Horizontal Planning Weekly Formative Assessments Department/Teacher Input Guidance and certified teachers will utilize EPass data, teacher input, student involvement, and parent input while addressing one of three MCHS College and Career Pathways. These "pathways" are designed to best address the academic and/or career opportunities available to MCHS students. Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. Weekly formative assessments to monitor students knowledge of state standards taught within the weekly time frame from common planning amongst multiple teachers. Content area teachers and departments will develop prerequisites for all courses that students will take during their high school career. Including prerequisites for below grade level and above level courses. 08/12/2013 06/01/2017 $0 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0, 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0, 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 Team and 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 and 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0, 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $0, Guidance, and SY 2012-2013 Page 48

Horizontal Planning Daily Formative Assessments Horizontal Planning Vertical Planning Career Pathway Content Enhancement Common Assessments Daily Formative Assessments Vertical Planning Interim Assessments teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. DLT's teachers will utilize common planning time for horizontal planning to develop curriculum maps across content areas. teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. Intentional scheduling of students that have been identified through data, teacher input, student need, and parent involvement in order to provide RTI assistance to better prepare these students for a career after high school. course for identified gap students to address math and reading deficiencies. Common assessments in content areas, use of goal calculator and results shared in department meetings, administration meetings, and BOE. DLT's teachers utilize common planning time to ensure that scope and sequence occurs. Interim assessments given to gage student progress towards end of course exams. 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 and 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0, 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 and 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 Team and 04/01/2013 06/01/2015 $0 08/15/2012 06/01/2017 $0 SPED, 01/02/2013 06/01/2014 $0, 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0, 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0 Team and 01/01/2013 06/01/2014 $0, SY 2012-2013 Page 49