OAK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Year 2008 - 2009

 

Responsible Person


Contact Person

 

 

 Approved :

Date

Members or Committee:

Jane

Jones

Jennifer

Abner

Victoria

Brashear

Monica

Hansford

Angie

Flynn

Kelli

Robinson

Executive Summary

OAK HILL ELEMENTARY

Mission Statement: The dedicated staff of Oak Hill Elementary accepts the responsibility of working with families to maintain open communication between home and school, to build a lasting relationship with all students, allowing them to attain their maximum potential by fostering high expectations for all children in all facets of learning. Our staff met on October 31, 2007 to revise our mission statement. Staff members were put into groups to complete the Critical Attributes of a mission statement worksheet. Everyone discussed ideas and developed a statement that reflects the beliefs of our school. The school mission is posted throughout the school building.
Needs Assessment: First, all staff members evaluated test data on October 4, 2007. All faculty members were put into content area groups for an in-depth look at trends, gains, and declines in the data of individual students in order to determine strengths and needs. Each group listed individual scores, trends, and interventions that had an impact on learning. Mrs. Jones appointed committee members according to individual strengths. The staff also met on November 7, 2007 to review and analyze the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement. During a professional development meeting, the faculty conducted a needs assessment through analysis of KCCT results. The findings were compiled and an analysis of assessment data was reported. Areas of concern were identified and addressed. Later, the needs assessment committee used these findings, parent/staff/teacher surveys, GRADE, Success Maker, PAR, and PAM to identify trends, patterns, problems, causes, and needs. The Standards and Indicators for School Improvement were also used as a guide in order to analyze strengths and weaknesses in school practices. After the research was completed, key findings were reported, and the committees met to determine student and school needs. The committee compiled a list of key findings that was reviewed by staff members and the committee. The list of key findings was placed into the categories of academic performance, learning environment, and efficiency. Finally, the list was presented to Site-Base Council for input and approval.

 Goals:
Staff members were divided into three planning committees: academic performance, learning environment, and efficiency. The current plan was reviewed to determine impacts on student achievement along with previous key findings. SMART goals were written using the information found in the needs assessment process. Then, strategies based upon research were constructed to meet the goals and to maintain existing strengths of the school. Finally, expected impacts, measures, funding sources, and person(s) responsible were identified.
Evaluation:
The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan was presented to the staff at every stage of development for feedback. Also, the plan was presented to the SBDM throughout development. The review team made adjustments as necessary, and recommendations were submitted by staff, parents, and SBDM, to ensure all parts of the plan are included. The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan was available for viewing in the office and the library media center for one week. The community and parents could provide feedback on the components of the plan. The public was made aware of this through publication in the newspaper, website posting, and announcements on the radio. Grade level team leaders will report to the building facilitator on a monthly basis with updates to the plan. The building facilitator will generate monthly reports to the SBDM Council to ensure consolidated planning success for the future.
Stakeholders:
CSIP COMMITTEES AT Oak Hill Elementary School 2007 Needs Assessment: Scott Muse Katie Owens Victoria Brashear Pam Strunk Jennifer Abner *Jane Jones Monica Hansford Angie Flynn Becky Howard Jill Childers Planning Committees: Academic Performance: *Amanda Nicholas Norma Watson Melanie Gover Melanie Weilmuenster Shelly Souders Hannah Vaught Lee Ann Drake Leslie Phillips Linda Abbott Christine Cothron Connie Jamieson Sarah Wood Learning Environment: Amy Cress Beverly Weigel Julie Richardson Norma Putteet Ashley Smith Jeff Cothron Amy O’Bryan *Karla Crawford Katie Woods Chris Gray Jennifer Duell Efficiency: Mary Ann Casada Nancy Cazalet Valerie Durham *Cathy Childers Nannette McAninch Beth Ingram Allishia Stevenson Sheila Luttrell Deanna Wahlman Kelli Robinson *Indicates Component Manager Review Committee: District Program Coordinators Oak Hill Site-Base Council Amanda Nicholas-Building Facilitator Pam Strunk Curriculum Specialist Jane Jones-Principal

Component: Academic Performance
Component Manager:
Pam Strunk
Date: 3/20/2008
Name:
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY

Priority Need:

 

Goal:

 

Benchmark

Measure

Date

Projected Data

Actual Data

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

3/3/2008

 

 

 

GS No.

NCLBSB168

Strategy/Activity

Responsible Person

Start Date

End Date

Cost/Funding Source

INI

Impact

Priority Need: According to KCCT data as reported by the 2007 Kentucky Performance Report (KPR) and analysis conducted by school personnel on the district analysis day: In the area of Arts and Humanities:· 83% of the students performing at the Apprentice High level were within 5 points of scoring proficient.· 16% of the students performing at the Proficient level were within 5 points of dropping back into the Apprentice level.· 19% of the students performing at the Proficient level were within 5 points of scoring Distinguished.· 29% of the students performing at the Distinguished level were within 5 points of dropping back into the Proficient level. In the area of Social Studies: · 89% of the students performing at the Apprentice High level were within 5 points of scoring proficient. · 26% of the students performing at the Proficient level were within 5 points of dropping back into the Apprentice level.· 24% of the students performing at the Proficient level were within 5 points of scoring Distinguished.· 29% of the students performing at the Distinguished level were within 5 points of dropping back into the Proficient level. In the area of Math 3rd, 4th, and 5th combined: · 95% of the students performing at the Apprentice High level were within 5 points of scoring proficient. · 27% of the students performing at the Proficient level were within 5 points of dropping back into the Apprentice level.· 10% of the students performing at the Proficient level were within 5 points of scoring Distinguished.· 23% of the students performing at the Distinguished level were within 5 points of dropping back into the Proficient level. According to the staff review of the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement, there is a lack of vertical communication with an intentional focus on key curriculum transition points.

 

Goal: A. By spring 2010, the Academic Index for Arts and Humanities will increase to 104 including all subgroups as measured by KCCT scores..................B. By spring 2010, the Academic Index for Social Studies will increase to 104 including all subgroups as measured by KCCT scores...............C. By spring 2010, the Academic Index for Math will increase to107 including all subgroups as measured by the KCCT scores...........D. By 2010, our school will show evidence of vertical communication that focuses on key curriculum transitions between grade levels measured by curriculum maps and meeting minutes.

 

Benchmark

Measure

Date

Projected Data

Actual Data

KCCT/Arts & Humanities

3/3/2008

104

93.9

KCCT/Social Studies

3/3/2008

104

94.2

KCCT/Math

3/3/2008

107

97.7

PAM

3/3/2008

55

48

KCCT/Math

3/3/2008

107

97.7

IOWA

3/3/2008

7

6

Success Maker 3rd

3/3/2008

4.2

4.05

Success Maker 4th

3/3/2008

5.1

4.97

Success Maker 5th

3/5/2008

5.9

5.71

 

GS No.

NCLBSB168

Strategy/Activity

Responsible Person

Start Date

End Date

Cost/Funding Source

INI

Impact

1

NCLB

A1 A drama club will be offered to K-5 students providing an opportunity to experience Arts and Humanities in a theatrical production. Expected Impact: Student participation in Drama Club will increase knowledge and understanding of the process of a theatrical performance.

Nicholas Smith

9/15/2008

5/15/2010

 

 

750

Fundraiser

 

 

2

NCLB

A2 Basic elements of art, music, drama, and dance will be integrated into classroom instruction. Expected Impact: Students will increase their knowledge of the basic elements of the arts.

Jones

8/1/2008

8/1/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

3

NCLB

A3 A question of the week, on an Arts and Humanities concept will be posted and announced weekly as a focus on content. Expected Impact: Students will gain an awareness and knowledge of vocabulary and concepts.

Wilemuenster Durham

9/1/2008

9/1/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

7

SB168

C2 Make and take math workshops will be offered to parents. Expected Impact: Each family will gain instructional strategies that reinforce skills being taught in the classroom.

Jones Cress

9/15/2008

9/15/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

8

Both

C3 Success Maker will be available to students in grades 3-5 for one hour per week, and provided for targeted ESS, free and reduced lunch and special needs students in grades K-2. Expected Impact: Students will be able to use strategies learned and practiced through Success Maker measured by reports.

Jones Gover Strunk

9/1/2008

9/1/2009

 

 

0

ESS

 

 

9

Both

C4 A math coach and math intervention teacher will be provided to all targeted ESS, free and reduced lunch, and special needs students in class activities and after school tutoring, as funding allows. The math intervention teacher will focus on primary grades using the Number Worlds Program. Expected Impact: Students will gain a better understanding of math concepts and problem solving.

Jones

8/15/2008

9/15/2009

 

 

35,000

GRANT/District Fund

 

 

11

Both

ABC 2 Our school will provide opportunities for learning through collaboration with community resources that focus on core content. Expected Impact: Students will have the opportunity to make a real life connection between content, self, community, and society.

Jones Cress

8/1/2008

5/1/2010

 

 

8,000

Seek Title I

 

 

12

NCLB

ABC 3 Purchase of textbooks and instructional materials will be based upon teacher evaluations of the effectiveness of core content alignment, as funding allows. Expected Impact: Purchased texts and materials will meet core content curriculum that will result in an increase in student achievement.

Jones Richardson

8/1/2008

4/30/2010

 

 

27,000 per year

Seek Title I

 

 

13

Both

ABC 4 Purchase/update reference materials, books, periodicals/newspapers based on student need, free of bias and prejudice, and aligned with a rigorous curriculum. Expected Impact: Purchased reference materials, books, periodicals, newspapers will support content learning.

Casada

9/30/2008

3/31/2010

 

 

7,400

Seek

 

 

14

Both

ABC 5 Purchase/Update computer software and related equipment to provide for the effective integration of technology to enhance student learning, as funding allows. Expected Impact: Technology and software will motivate student learning and broaden technology skills to increase student achievement.

Wahlman

8/1/2008

4/30/2010

 

 

23,000

KETS

 

 

15

Both

ABC 6 Instructional assistants shall work with ESS, free and reduced lunch, and special needs students in small groups to maximize student learning. Expected Impact: Students will receive more individualized instruction accommodating their diverse needs.

Jones

8/1/2008

8/1/2009

 

 

64,000

SEEK

 

 

16

NCLB

ABC 7 The writing coach will provide teachers and students with instructional strategies/activities in writing to supplement and reinforce regular classroom learning in the content areas, as funding allows. Expected Impact: Students will have exposure to writing instruction across the content areas so that student responses to open response and on demand prompts as well as portfolio entries will move to proficiency and higher.

Childers

8/1/2008

8/1/2009

 

 

43, 000 per year

Title I

 

 

17

Both

ABC 8 Targeted free and reduced lunch and special needs students will be offered Extended School Services to improve student learning in reading, math, and writing, as funding allows. Expected Impact: Students will benefit academically from intensive supplemental instruction in a small group setting.

Gover

8/1/2008

6/1/2010

 

 

0

ESS

 

 

18

Both

ABC 9 Individual student progress will be continually monitored using PAR, PAM, GRADE, Success Maker, Learning Checks, Great Leaps, KCCT/IOWA scores, Breakthrough, and formative, summative assessments used in lessons. Expected Impact: The staff will gain expertise in using assessment results in order to focus instruction on areas of growth.

Strunk

8/1/2008

6/1/2010

 

 

500

RTA2 Grant

 

 

19

Both

ABC 10 Teachers will use grade level meetings to analyze student work, devise classroom assessments, and design lessons that meet the needs of all students. Expected Impact: Teachers will have an increased awareness of students’ strengths and weaknesses so that effective planning will result in higher student achievement.

Strunk

8/15/2008

5/15/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

20

NCLB

ABC 11 Teachers will utilize open response questions and learning checks in the content areas on a regular basis in the classroom. Expected Impact: Students will become more familiar with the content they have learned, and be able to demonstrate at a proficient level.

Jones

8/31/2008

5/15/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

21

Both

ABC 12 Breakthrough to Literacy will supplement the current reading program through large group and small group instruction in grades K-2 and targeted students in grade 3 while integrating the content areas. Expected Impact: Students will receive individualized instruction in the five essential areas of reading while connecting their learning across other content areas.

Jones Strunk

8/15/2008

8/15/2009

 

 

50,000

RTA 2 Grant

 

 

22

Both

D1 Student and teacher transition meetings, within the building as well as Pre-K-K and 5th-6th, will take place periodically throughout the school year. Expected Impact: These meetings will allow for successful transition from one grade to the next for students while allowing the teacher to create individual learning plans for the upcoming year.

Jones

7/31/2008

5/15/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

23

NCLB

D2 During records days, and throughout the school year, curriculum committees will meet to discuss vertical alignment and refining curriculum maps reflecting current DOK levels. Expected Impact: Meetings will allow for vertical alignment that will eliminate gaps in learning increasing student achievement.

Strunk

10/1/2008

3/31/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

Component: Efficiency
Component Manager:
Jane Jones
Date: 3/20/2008
Name:
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY

Priority Need: According to staff reviews of the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement, there needs to be more focus placed on individual student academic performance that is directly related to student data and is conducted in a collaborative setting.

 

Goal: A. Students will experience greater academic success and be prepared academically and socially for the next grade level by increasing individual student scores on PAM, PAR, GRADE, CATS, CTBS, KCCT, and IOWA assessments. B. Teachers will be a part of effective team planning vertically and horizontally across the content areas , focused upon the goals and strategies listed in the school improvement plan to improve student learning.

 

Benchmark

Measure

Date

Projected Data

Actual Data

SISI Standards Review

3/1/2008

50

18

Implementation and Impact Checks

3/1/2008

100

 

 

GS No.

NCLBSB168

Strategy/Activity

Responsible Person

Start Date

End Date

Cost/Funding Source

INI

Impact

2

NCLB

A1. Grade level meetings will take place where the curriculum specialist, principal, and grade level teams will analyze student data. Expected Impact: Improvement in student success in lower performing areas.

Jones Strunk

8/15/2008

8/15/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

3

Both

A2. Classroom teachers will collaborate with support personnel to develop additional activities that will enhance lower performing student’s learning. Expected Impact: Students will receive instruction that is targeted at their individual needs.

Jones

8/1/2008

8/15/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

4

 

B1. The staff will receive professional development on creating an effective comprehensive improvement plan. Expected Impact: All school personnel will be competent to serve on CSIP committees.

Jones Nicholas

7/1/2008

7/31/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

5

 

B2. Grade level team leaders will keep records of implementation and impact checks and report to building facilitator on a scheduled basis. Expected Impact: The CSIP will be monitored effectively and on a timely basis.

Leaders

8/1/2008

5/15/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

Component: Learning Environment
Component Manager:
Karla Crawford
Date: 3/24/2008
Name:
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY

Priority Need: According to the staff review of the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement there is a need for the highly skilled/specially trained Oak Hill educators to share their knowledge through professional development within the school. These professional development opportunities will support the long-term professional growth needs of individual staff members. Based on the results of the intermediate and primary student surveys, 50% of students disagree or are neutral about their feelings that most students in the school respect people that are different.

 

Goal: A. By May 2010, professional development plans and reports will display growth in faculty-led opportunities. Staff will lead meaningful professional development ensuring that our highly skilled staff utilize and share their knowledge effectively by providing on-going and job-embedded instruction. B. By May 2010, parent and student surveys will show improvements in school culture by decreasing the number of students or parents who feel that students are not respected by others.

 

Benchmark

Measure

Date

Projected Data

Actual Data

Staff Surveys

3/1/2008

50

31

Staff Meeting Records

3/1/2008

50

0

Student Surveys

3/1/2008

65

50

 

3/1/2008

 

 

 

GS No.

NCLBSB168

Strategy/Activity

Responsible Person

Start Date

End Date

Cost/Funding Source

INI

Impact

1

NCLB

A1 Faculty will share meaningful professional development experiences throughout the year at Team Planning. Expected Impact: Teachers will feel more supported in their instructional strategies and will aid each other in idea development.

Strunk

8/15/2008

5/1/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

2

NCLB

A2 Staff meetings will provide opportunities for educators to share their knowledge in classroom instruction and activities. Expected Impact: Teachers will feel more supported in their instructional strategies and will aid each other in idea development.

Jones

8/15/2008

5/1/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

3

Both

A3 Individualized and curriculum based professional development opportunities will be provided to enhance student learning and target areas of concern which include the revision of the curriculum map, Response to Intervention (RTI), writing, holistic scoring, analytical scoring for on-demand, updating of assessment prompts, reading, math, arts and humanities. Expected Impact: Achievement will increase due to content based instruction and activities inspired by effective professional development opportunities.

Jones

6/1/2008

5/1/2010

 

 

12,000

PD

 

 

4

Both

A4 Professional development needs will be determined using data from test score analysis, surveys, and frequent diagnostics to improve instruction for gains in student achievement. Expected Impact: Staff will know how to interpret testing data in order to guide instruction and supplemental activities.

Jones

8/1/2008

11/1/2009

 

 

12,000

PD

 

 

5

Both

A5 Primary classroom teachers will participate in on-going professional development on scientifically based reading research and instructional strategies in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. Expected Impact: Reading achievement will increase due to content based instruction and activities focusing on research based strategies provided by professional development experiences.

Jones

6/1/2008

5/1/2010

 

 

19,500

RTA2 Grant

 

 

6

NCLB

B1 Five positive postcards will be sent to students by teachers monthly. Expected Impact: Positive family connections will be made by teachers.

Crawford Cress

8/1/2008

5/15/2008

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

8

NCLB

B3 Our staff, teachers, and students will recite a mission statement every morning. Expected Impact: Our students and staff will become more intrinsically committed to our school’s mission.

Teachers

8/15/2008

8/15/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

9

NCLB

B4 Student-made skits will be played weekly to provide positive social skills instruction. Expected Impact: Students will see models of appropriate social interaction skills by classmates. This will encourage proper behavior and conflict resolution.

Crawford Smith

10/1/2008

5/1/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

10

SB168

B5 Students will be recognized for various accomplishments. Every teacher will choose a “Student of the Week”. Students will be recognized for achievement in testing and Accelerated Reader. Letters of congratulations will be sent to parents based upon results of KCCT testing. Expected Impact: Increased self-worth will elevate achievement and build and strengthen student character.

Jones Crawford

8/1/2008

5/1/2010

 

 

200

General Fund

 

 

11

NCLB

B6 Wolverine Watch will air on Fridays to announce important information and accomplishments within the school. Expected Impact: Increased self-worth will elevate achievement and build and strengthen student character

Abner

10/1/2008

10/1/2009

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

12

Both

B7 Events/Activities such as: Career Day, EGAT Day, Dental Health Month, Common Focus Meetings, National Breakfast/Lunch Week, Grandparent’s Day, Veteran’s Day, Testing Celebration Day , Family Fun Nights, Culture Festival, and various assemblies will enhance an open school culture focused on building relationships. Expected Impact: School, family, and community bonds will become a greater focus point in the promotion of a supportive learning environment.

Jones Crawford

8/15/2008

5/15/2010

 

 

750

General Fund

 

 

13

NCLB

B8 An ESL interpreter will be provided to support ESL student achievement throughout the year. Expected Impact: ESL families will feel more informed and accepted within the school.

Jones

10/15/2008

5/31/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

14

SB168

B9 Teachers and Family Resource Center will send home newsletters containing classroom and health information to families on a regular basis. Expected Impact: Newsletters will promote a learning environment that encourages family involvement and informs families about healthy habits in the best interest of our students.

Cress

9/1/2008

2/28/2010

 

 

0

No Funding

 

 

Component: Math
Component Manager:
Pam Strunk
Date: 2/21/2008
Name:
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY

 

Component: Reading
Component Manager:

Date: 2/21/2008
Name:
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY