Comprehensive School Plan North Clayton High School 2015 Vision Statement The vision of Clayton County Public Schools is to be a district of excellence preparing ALL students to live and compete successfully in a global society. Mission Statement The mission of Clayton County Public Schools is to be accountable to all stakeholders for providing a globally competitive education that empowers students to achieve academic and personal goals and to become college and career ready, productive, responsible citizens.
District-Wide Expectations for Comprehensive School Plans Utilize the schools pertinent data such as CCRPI data to make instructional decisions and prioritize strategic actions and monitoring protocols. Performance objectives should be written as specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (S.M.A.R.T.) goals using goal setting formulas. Include action steps that address Clayton County Public Schools instructional priorities: Literacy Across the Curriculum, Math, Integrating Technology, and Critical Thinking in the comprehensive plan. Action steps for training, weekly collaborative planning, implementing, and refining Explicit Instruction need to be included. A formative assessment system with data analysis should be included in the action steps for all applicable goals. Plan action steps for necessary interventions based on academic and behavioral data (i.e. subgroup data, placed or retained students, reading interventions, and the Behavior Big 7 Report). Consult the Technology Department before purchasing hardware or software to support an action step. Formatting: Times New Roman, 10 font, updated revision date Schools should review Comprehensive School Plans regular in various school meetings such as administrative, leadership, data, grade level and collaborative planning meetings and make revisions as needed. District level reviews will occur quarterly. P a g e 2 23
\ Principal: Lonnie Farmer Assistant Principal(s): Deborah Green, Charles Gilchrist Name Lonnie Farmer Deborah Green Charles Gilchrist Shanika Wells Pearlie Wright Altonique Binion Tiffany Adams Camela Hixson Charlton Norah Alicia Freeman Constance King Cortrell Davis Henry Laws Marquis Troup Vincent Castaneda School Leadership/ Team Position Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Lead Counselor Counselor Parent Liaison ELA Department Chair Social Studies Chair and Gifted Contact Science Department Chair Math Department Chair Fine Department Chair CTAE Department Chair and Athletic Director Health and Physical Education Department Chair Foreign Language Department Name Lonnie Farmer Deborah Green Charles Gilchrist Shanika Wells Camela Hixson Constance King School CCRPI Data Team Position Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal English Department Chair Math Department Chair P a g e 3 23
Academic Achievement Goal 1: To increase academic achievement for all students in Clayton County Public Schools as evidenced by state, national, and international assessment results. ELA Performance Objectives: The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) for the 9th Grade Lit EOC (Georgia Milestone) will increase by 7 percentage points. The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) for the American Lit EOC (Georgia Milestone) will increase by 5 percentage points. CCRPI Alignment: Percent of students scoring at Meets or exceeds on all EOCs (Georgia Milestones) CCRPI indicators numbers 1 through 8 Percent of first-time 9 th grade students earning 4 Carnegie Unit Credits courses in 4 core content areas and scoring Meets or Exceeds on all required EOCs (Georgia Milestones) - CCRPI indicators number 3 for exceeding the bar Percent flag count for of ED/EL/SWD students meeting subgroup performance target CCRPI indicator for ED/EL/SWD Performance Points CCRPI indicator related to achievement gap higher of gap size/ gap change Percent of teachers accessing SLDS CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar Percent of students scoring on the exceeds level CCRPI indicator 15 Use of data analyses to support Innovative instructional practices to improve student achievement CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar P a g e 4 23
Action Steps/ Tasks Implement data analysis professional development sessions to guide teachers in monitoring the progress of individual students. Teachers will continue to use and analyze data including data from SLDS in an effort to determine best instructional practices, interventions and enrichments programs best fit the needs of their students. Implement the assembly and utilization of Data Notebooks to monitor and evaluate student performance throughout the year. There will be close monitoring of students who fall in the lower 25 th percentile on summative, benchmark, and common assessments. Embed constructed and extended response questions in lesson plans to increase/achieve the rigor of the standard. Timeline - May - May September - May Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Resources/ Funding Title I Professional Development Data collection software Tracking Form Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Common assessments based on standards that were taught and the results of the test. Teachers will bring their data notebooks to the Data Room for evaluation by Assistant Principals. SLDS Usage Reports Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Data notebooks containing common assessment/probes/miniassessments. Data notebooks should also contain Standard Analysis documents retrieved from Edutrax; showing mastery/lack of mastery of standards taught and assessed on SLO and/or Benchmark assessments. Monthly Data Room Evidence Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on SLDS use PD training will occur on 08/6, 09/16, 10/07, 02/12, and 03/16 Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on compiling and maintaining the data notebook Training on retrieving information from Edutrax. Professional Development provided by School Effectiveness Specialist September 2015 Weekly lesson plans and Instructional evaluate Lesson Plans P a g e 5 23
Teachers will use the explicit instruction model; emphasis will be placed on utilization of the STARTS model, accurately deconstructing standards, and setting realistic daily learning targets to ensure effective instruction is occurring. - May Administrator and Instructional classroom observation schedule Increasing student Lexile levels will be addressed through the implementation of the MyOn reading program. August 2015 May Title Funding of the MyOn program Myon usage reports Teacher training on the Myon program Preplanning 2015 Students with Lexile levels below 950 will enroll in READ180 or Language Live. August 2015 May READ180 and Language Live Instructors District funding of READ180 and Language Live READ180 and Language Live data reports READ180 and Language Live instructors trained Preplanning 2015 Implement After-School Tutorial and Saturday school interventions for credit recovery and graduation progress monitoring. As well as after school tutorial enrichment activities to ensure students are on track for academic success. - May Title I and After-school tutorial, Credit Recovery and Saturday School sign-in sheets. Teachers will utilize technology throughout the week to engage students during the instructional period. January to May Instructional ; Administrative Team Online Resources Weekly lesson plans; information/formal observations Collaborative planning first Thursday of the month P a g e 6 23
Goal 1: To increase academic achievement for all students in Clayton County Public Schools as evidenced by state, national, and international assessment results. Math Performance Objectives: The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) for the Algebra 1 EOC (Georgia Milestone) will increase beyond those meeting or exceeding for Coordinate Algebra by 30 percentage points. The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) for the Analytic Geometry EOC (Georgia Milestone) will increase by 30 percentage points. CCRPI Alignment: Percent of students scoring at Meets or exceeds on all EOCs (Georgia Milestones) CCRPI indicators numbers 1 through 8 Percent of first-time 9 th grade students earning 4 Carnegie Unit Credits courses in 4 core content areas and scoring Meets or Exceeds on all required EOCs (Georgia Milestones) - CCRPI indicators number 3 for exceeding the bar Percent flag count for of ED/EL/SWD students meeting subgroup performance target CCRPI indicator for ED/EL/SWD Performance Points CCRPI indicator related to achievement gap higher of gap size/ gap change Percent of teachers accessing SLDS CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar Percent of students scoring on the exceeds level CCRPI indicator 15 Innovative practice accompanied by data supporting improved student achievement CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar Action Steps/ Tasks Teachers will continue to use and analyze data including data from SLDS in an effort to determine best instructional practices, interventions and enrichments programs best fit the needs of their students. Timeline Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Resources/ Funding Title I Professional Development Data collection software Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Common assessments based on standards that were taught and the results of the test. Teachers will bring their data notebooks to the Data Room for evaluation by Assistant Principals; SLDS Usage Reports Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on SLDS use PD training will occur on 08/6, 09/16, 10/07, 02/12, and 03/16 P a g e 7 23
Implement the assembly and utilization of Data Notebooks to monitor and evaluate student performance throughout the year. There will be close monitoring of students who fall in the lower 25 th percentile on summative, benchmark, and common assessments. Embed constructed and extended response questions in lesson plans to increase/achieve the rigor of the standard. Teachers will use the explicit instruction model; emphasis will be placed on utilization of the STARTS model, accurately deconstructing standards, and setting realistic daily learning targets to ensure effective instruction is occurring. Connections to the Standards of Mathematical Practices will be made during instruction to increase conceptual understanding and mathematical proficiency. Implement After-School Tutorial and Saturday school interventions for failing students, credit recover, and graduation progress monitoring, as well as after school tutorial enrichment activities to ensure students are on track for academic success. September January 2015 May 2015 Site ; Administrative Team Tracking Form Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Data notebooks containing common assessment/probes/miniassessments. Monthly Data Room Evidence Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on compiling and maintaining the data notebook Professional Development provided by School Effectiveness Specialist September 2015 Weekly lesson plans and Instructional evaluate Lesson Plans District Resources Title I and Administrator and Instructional classroom observation schedule Informal/formal observations After-school tutorial, Credit Recovery and Saturday School sign-in sheets. Teachers will implement the explicit instruction model with an emphasis on monitoring guided practice and modeling Training provided by district Mathematics Coordinator December 2015 P a g e 8 23
Teachers will utilize technology throughout the week to engage students during the instructional period. January to May Instructional ; Administrative Team Online Resources Weekly lesson plans; information/formal observations Collaborative planning first Thursday of the month Goal 1: To increase academic achievement for all students in Clayton County Public Schools as evidenced by state, national, and international assessment results. Science Performance Objectives: The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) Physical Science EOC (Georgia Milestone will increase) by 10 percentage points. The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) Biology EOC (Georgia Milestone) will increase by 15 percentage points. CCRPI Alignment: Percent of students scoring at Meets or exceeds on all EOCs (Georgia Milestones) CCRPI indicators numbers 1 through 8 Percent of first-time 9 th grade students earning 4 Carnegie Unit Credits courses in 4 core content areas and scoring Meets or Exceeds on all required EOCs (Georgia Milestones) - CCRPI indicators number 3 for exceeding the bar Percent flag count for of ED/EL/SWD students meeting subgroup performance target CCRPI indicator for ED/EL/SWD Performance Points CCRPI indicator related to achievement gap higher of gap size/ gap change Percent of teachers accessing SLDS CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar Percent of students scoring on the exceeds level CCRPI indicator 15 Innovative practice accompanied by data supporting improved student achievement CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar P a g e 9 23
Action Steps/ Tasks Teachers will continue to use and analyze data including data from SLDS in an effort to determine best instructional practices, interventions and enrichments programs best fit the needs of their students. Implement the assembly and utilization of Data Notebooks to monitor and evaluate student performance throughout the year. There will be close monitoring of students who fall in the lower 25 th percentile on summative, benchmark, and common assessments. Embed constructed and extended response questions in lesson plans to increase/achieve the rigor of the standard as well as guidance for students on appropriate completion of lab reports. Timeline September Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Resources/ Funding Title I Professional Development Data collection software Tracking Form Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Common assessments based on standards that were taught and the results of the test. Teachers will bring their data notebooks to the Data Room for evaluation by Assistant Principals; SLDS Usage Reports Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Data notebooks containing common assessment/probes/miniassessments. Monthly Data Room Evidence Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on SLDS use PD training will occur on 08/6, 09/16, 10/07, 02/12, and 03/16 Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on compiling and maintaining the data notebook Professional Development provided by School Effectiveness Specialist September 2015 Weekly lesson plans and Instructional evaluate Lesson Plans P a g e 10 23
Teachers will use the explicit instruction model; emphasis will be placed on utilization of the STARTS model, accurately deconstructing standards, and setting realistic daily learning targets to ensure effective instruction is occurring. Administrator and Instructional classroom observation schedule Implement After-School Tutorial and Saturday school interventions for failing students, credit recovery and graduation progress monitoring, as well as after school tutorial enrichment activities to ensure students are on track for academic success. Title I and Federal Programs After-school tutorial and Saturday School sign-in sheets. Teachers will utilize technology throughout the week to engage students during the instructional period. January to May Instructional ; Administrative Team Online Resources Weekly lesson plans; information/formal observations Collaborative planning first Thursday of the month P a g e 11 23
Goal 1: To increase academic achievement for all students in Clayton County Public Schools as evidenced by state, national, and international assessment results. Social Studies Performance Objectives: The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) US History EOC (Georgia Milestone) will increase by 20 percentage points. The percent of first time test takers meeting or exceeding the proficient standard (score of 70%) Economics EOC (Georgia Milestone) will increase from 10 percentage points. CCRPI Alignment: Percent of students scoring at Meets or exceeds on all EOCs (Georgia Milestones) CCRPI indicators numbers 1 through 8 Percent of first-time 9 th grade students earning 4 Carnegie Unit Credits courses in 4 core content areas and scoring Meets or Exceeds on all required EOCs (Georgia Milestones) - CCRPI indicators number 3 for exceeding the bar Percent flag count for of ED/EL/SWD students meeting subgroup performance target CCRPI indicator for ED/EL/SWD Performance Points CCRPI indicator related to achievement gap higher of gap size/ gap change Percent of teachers accessing SLDS CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar Percent of students scoring on the exceeds level CCRPI indicator 15 Innovative practice accompanied by data supporting improved student achievement CCRPI indicator for exceeding the bar Action Steps/ Tasks Teachers will continue to use and analyze data including data from SLDS in an effort to differentiate instruction and respond effectively to the academic needs of the students. Timeline Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Resources/ Funding Title I Professional Development Data collection software Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Common assessments based on standards that were taught and the results of the test. Teachers will bring their data notebooks to the Data Room for evaluation by Assistant Principals; SLDS Usage Reports Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on SLDS use PD training will occur on 08/6, 09/16, 10/07, 02/12, and 03/16 P a g e 12 23
Implement data analysis professional development sessions to guide teachers in monitoring the progress of individual students. Teachers will continue to use and analyze data including data from SLDS in an effort to determine best instructional practices, interventions and enrichments programs best fit the needs of their students. Implement the assembly and utilization of Data Notebooks to monitor and evaluate student performance throughout the year. There will be close monitoring of students who fall in the lower 25 th percentile on summative, benchmark, and common assessments. Embed constructed and extended response questions in lesson plans to increase/achieve the rigor of the standard as well as instruction covering appropriate responses to Document Based Questions (DBQs). Teachers will use the explicit instruction model; emphasis will be placed on utilization of the STARTS model, accurately deconstructing standards, and setting realistic daily learning targets to ensure effective instruction is occurring. September Every other Wednesday during planning periods. Data notebooks containing common assessment/probes/miniassessments. Collecting and utilizing data to guide instruction Training on compiling and maintaining the data notebook Weekly lesson plans and Instructional evaluate Lesson Plans Tracking Form Monthly Data Room Evidence Administrator and Instructional classroom observation schedule Administrator and Instructional classroom observation schedule Professional Development provided by School Effectiveness Specialist September 2015 P a g e 13 23
Implement After-School Tutorial and Saturday school interventions for failing students, credit recovery and graduation progress monitoring, as well as after school tutorial enrichment activities to ensure students are on track for academic success. Title I and After-school tutorial and Saturday School sign-in sheets. Teachers will utilize technology throughout the week to engage students during the instructional period. January to May Instructional ; Administrative Team Online Resources Weekly lesson plans; information/formal observations Collaborative planning first Thursday of the month P a g e 14 23
Safe-Orderly-Secure Learning Environments Goal 2: To provide and maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning environment. Performance Objectives: Adequately train all faculty and staff in all aspects of safety plan and the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Increase daily attendance rate to 97%. CCRPI Alignment: Innovative practices supported by data Exceeding the bar CCRPI indicator Student attendance CCRPI indicator 16 Action Steps/ Tasks Provide each staff member with an updated copy of the school safety plan and PBIS/discipline plan (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports). Timeline Pre- Planning Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Safety and Security Administrator Resources/ Funding Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Pre-planning meetings and monthly discipline data meetings. Meeting agendas, sign-in sheets and BIG 7 discipline data reports. Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Faculty Meeting w/ SRO Conduct training sessions on each aspect of the safety plan. August 1 May 30 Safety and Security Administrator Monthly Emergency Preparedness drills. Emergency Preparedness drill reports. Training with SRO Assign administrators, counselors, and staff the task to assist with identifying potential at-risk students resulting from attendance problems: Maintain strong communication with students and parents regarding academic progress and attendance. August 2015 May August 2015 May Attendance Committee Attendance Committee Title I School Grant Title I School Grant Monthly Attendance Committee Meetings. Attendance Committee Meeting sign-in sheets and agendas. Every 4.5 Weeks. Progress reports, Connect Ed, e-mail messages, truancy letters and conferences. Attendance Committee Meeting Training related to parent contact, use of Connect Ed and parent conference procedures and expected behaviors P a g e 15 23
Use the school s social worker and Student Support Team chairs to hold meetings with at-risk students, their parents, and teachers to identify strategies to improve students attendance. August 2015 May Attendance Committee Title I School Grant Monthly SST Compliance report and Social Worker attendance reports. Attendance Committee Meeting P a g e 16 23
Engagement of All Stakeholders Goal 3: To create an environment that promotes active engagement, accountability, and collaboration of all stakeholders to maximize student achievement. Performance Objectives: Increase parental involvement and engagement presence in the building by 20% Improve school climate as it relates to academic achievement, student morale and student participation in extra-curricular activities CCRPI Alignment: School Climate Domain Action Steps/ Tasks Host Teacher Conference Night, Meet and Greet, Open House, PTSA meetings and other events Timeline Aug 2015- May Give Me 5! Parental Volunteer Incentive Aug 2015- May Eagle Advisory Team Aug 2015- May Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Administration Parent Liaison PTSA officers Resources/ Funding Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Title I August 6 Meet and Greet, September 10 Open House, Conference nights every 4.5 weeks, and quarterly PTSA meetings. Teacher and Parent sign-in sheets and agendas. Parent Liaison Title I Monthly Parent Academy Workshops. Agendas and sign-in sheets. Principal Monthly Meetings Sign-In Sheets Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Student Reward System Aug 2015- May Conduct parent meetings at periodic parent/teacher conference nights and provide informational updates at PTSA meetings. Aug. Administration Teachers Parent Liaison Teachers Student Services School Fundraisers Title I School Grant Weekly. Eagle Reward Bucks with student signatures. Conference nights every 4.5 weeks and quarterly PTSA meetings. Agendas and sign-in sheets. P a g e 17 23
Recruit and retain Partners in Education from local businesses to provide mentoring, motivational speaking, job shadowing, incentives, and monetary donations. Aug. Parent and Community Liaison Title I School Grant Monthly Our list of Partners in Education. P a g e 18 23
Effective Communication Goal 4: To effectively communicate the system's vision and purpose and allow stakeholder involvement in an effort to build understanding and support. Performance Objectives: North Clayton High School will improve two-way communication and enhance the level of dialogue between internal and external stakeholders. Provide parents with opportunities to gain skills to assist students with achieving academic success. Provide opportunities for all stakeholders to be fully aware of the system s vision and purpose. CCRPI Alignment: School Climate Domain Action Steps/ Tasks Implement effective marketing strategies; continue to use Connect Ed.; update website daily/weekly; ensure all letters sent home will be translated on a needs basis. Include the mission and vision statement in all communications. Conduct parent meetings at periodic parent/teacher conference nights and provide informational updates at PTSA meetings. Timeline Aug. Aug. Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Parent Liaison Teachers Parent Liaison Teachers Resources/ Funding Title I School Grant Title I School Grant Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Daily and weekly Connect Ed reports and letters sent home to parents. Conference nights every 4.5 weeks and quarterly PTSA meetings. Agendas and sign-in sheets. Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Provide a resource center for parents with quarterly workshops that will focus on parenting skills, healthcare, educational growth, and use of computer technology (Infinite Campus) Aug. Parent and Community Liaison Title I School Grant Once a month. Agendas and sign-in sheets. P a g e 19 23
Allow parents to pick up and access students grades during individual parent conferences and school wide parent conferences. Aug. Parent and Community Liaison Teachers Title I School Grant Conference nights every 4.5 weeks. Agendas and sign-in sheets. Recruit and retain Partners in Education from local businesses to provide mentoring, motivational speaking, job shadowing, incentives, and monetary donations. Aug. Parent and Community Liaison Title I School Grant Monthly Our list of Partners in Education. Maintain open relationships with local businesses to support the performance incentive program. Aug. Parent and Community Liaison Title I School Grant Once a semester. CTAE Advisory Team meetings. P a g e 20 23
Organizational Processes Goal 5: To provide high quality support services delivered on time and within budget to promote student academic success in the Clayton County Public Schools. Performance Objectives: Increase operational efficiency in all areas. Increase fiscal responsibility. 100% compliance for all fiscal activities CCRPI Alignment: School Climate Domain Action Steps/ Tasks Ensure the alignment of North Clayton High School s plan with CCPS s Strategic Plan. Timeline Aug. Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Instructional Department Chairs Content Teachers Resources/ Funding NCHS School Plan CCPS Strategic Plan Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Bi-monthly S.I.T. (school improvement team) meetings. Agendas and sign-in sheets. Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) Continued professional development training as mandated by District Level. Actively monitor school wide purchasing. Use achievement data to drive purchases. Aug. Aug. Bookkeeper Teachers Instructional Department Chairs Content Teachers NCHS accounts Title 1 EOC and benchmark data Monthly bookkeeper meetings. Agendas and sign-in sheets. Once a semester. Title I Budget. Training provided for faculty about the procedures and protocols governing purchases. P a g e 21 23
Review effectiveness of School Plan. Oct. 2015- May Instructional Department Chairs Content Teachers NCHS School Plan CCPS Strategic Plan First S.I.T. meeting of the month. Agenda and sign-in sheets. P a g e 22 23
Highly Qualified and Effective Staff Goal 6: To recruit and retain highly qualified and effective staff. Performance Objectives: Recruit and develop employees whose professional credentials and skills meet district, state and national standards. Implement methods by which employee satisfaction is measured. Retain 100% of all Proficient and Exemplary teachers CCRPI Alignment: School Climate Domain Action Steps/ Tasks Hire highly qualified candidates Attend all district job fairs Administer climate surveys to faculty and staff School Team and departmental meetings through which faculty concerns are conveyed and problem-solving occurs. Timeline June 2015 June Aug June Project Leader(s) and School Level Person(s) Monitoring Resources/ Funding Check Points/ Related Artifacts and Evidence Weekly check for applicants for vacant positions. HiQ teacher list. Professional Learning Activity and Date (where applicable) List of district job fairs. Instructional School Team Georgia School Personnel Survey Title I End of year. Climate survey results. Bi-monthly S.I.T. (school improvement team) meetings. Agendas and sign-in sheets. P a g e 23 23