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Longleaf Middle

School

Angela Thom, Principal

1160 Longreen Parkway

Columbia, SC 29229

Version 2015/2016

Year 4 of 5-year term 2012/2013 - 2016/2017

Longleaf Middle School

Mission Statement:

Longleaf Middle School, in collaboration with students, parents, and

community members, provides a quality education that allows students to develop

the skills needed to become productive citizens in our global society, to celebrate

diversity, and to enable students to become confident, self-directed, life-long

learners.

Demographic Data:

(Day 90, 2014-2015)*

Longleaf Middle School is located at 1160 Longreen Parkway in

Columbia SC. Longleaf which opened in 2007-2008 is situated between Farrow,

Clemson, and Longtown roads. Longleaf serves the many new developments off

of Longtown road and the surrounding areas. Longleaf Middle school has a

current student enrollment of 681. African American students comprise 78% of

the student population, while Caucasian students represent 11%, Hispanic

students represent 5%, Asian students represent 1%, and 4% are classified as

„other.‟ Of the 681 students, 413 (61%) receive free or reduced lunch.

*Based on 90th

day enrollment

Highlights:

MSAP Grant Recipient

Full STEAM Ahead Grant

Making Middle Grades Work site

Department of Defense Grant

Gear Up Grant

LEAP School-wide STEAM Magnet

AVID 6-8th

Magnet focus on Zoological and Botanical studies

District Teacher of the Year

National Presentation at ASCD conference

Blended Learning

Project Based Learning


STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT FOR SCHOOL PLANS

List the name of persons who were involved in the development of the school renewal plan. A

participant for each numbered category is required.

POSITION NAME

1. PRINCIPAL Anglea Thom

2. TEACHER Kristen Ziegler

3. PARENT/GUARDIAN Chandra Black

4. COMMUNITY MEMBER ___________________________ Elizabeth Clemens

5. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL Grady Miler

6. OTHERS* (May include school board members, administrators, School

Improvement Council members, students, PTO members, agency representatives,

university partners, etc.)

POSITION NAME

Student

Assistant Principal Joe Eberlin, Teresa Boyd, LaToya

Goodwin-Gary

Teaching Assistant Lorrie Phillips, Jordan Banks

District Office Administrator Will Anderson, Dr. Marsha Moseley

Teacher Ashlee Buchanan, Deahnna Lane

School Psychologist

Media Specialist Cynthia Johnson

*REMINDER: If state or federal grant applications require representation by other

stakeholder groups, it is appropriate to include additional stakeholders to meet those

requirements and to ensure that the plans are aligned.


ASSURANCES FOR SCHOOL PLANS

Act 135 Assurances

Assurances checked and signed by the district superintendent and the principal, attest that the

school/district complies with all applicable Act 135 requirements.

__x___ Academic Assistance, PreK–3 The school/district makes special efforts to assist

children in PreK–3 who demonstrate a need for extra or alternative instructional

attention (e.g., after-school homework help centers, individual tutoring, and group

remediation). Provide a good example of academic assistance services for PreK–3 by

referencing elementary schools‟ plans.

___x__ Academic Assistance, Grades 4–12 The school/district makes special efforts to assist

children in grades 4–12 who demonstrate a need for extra or alternative instructional

attention (e.g., after-school homework help centers, individual tutoring, and group

remediation). Provide a good example of academic assistance services for grades 4–12

by referencing strategy #1 and action step 1.6.2

__x___ Parent Involvement The school/district encourages and assists parents in becoming

more involved in their children‟s education. Some examples of parent involvement

initiatives include making special efforts to meet with parents at times more convenient

for them, designating space in schools for parents to access educational resource

materials, including parent involvement expectations as part of the principal‟s and

superintendent‟s evaluations, and providing parents with information pertaining to

expectations held for them by the school system, such as ensuring attendance and

punctuality of their children. Provide a good example of parent involvement by

referencing strategy # 4 and action step 4.21 and 4.22.

__x___ Staff Development The school/district provides staff development training for teachers

and administrators in the teaching techniques and strategies needed to implement the

school/district plan for the improvement of student academic performance. The staff

development program reflects requirements of Act 135, the EAA, and the National Staff

Development Council‟s revised Standards for Staff Development. Provide a good

example of staff development by referencing strategy # 1 and action step 1.4.1.

__x___ Technology The school/district integrates technology into professional development,

curriculum development, and classroom instruction to improve teaching and learning.

Provide a good example of the use of technology by referencing strategy # 1 and action

step 1.5.2(additional technology assurances for districts follow the Act 135 assurances)

__x___ Innovation The school/district uses innovation funds for innovative activities to

improve student learning and accelerate the performance of all students. Provide a good

example of the use of innovation funds by referencing strategy # 1 and action step 1.3.1


__x___ Recruitment The school/district makes special efforts to recruit and give priority in

parenting and family literacy activities to parents of at-risk 0–5 year olds. The

recruitment program is not grade specific, but normally would be most appropriate for

parents of children at the primary and elementary school levels and below, and for

secondary school students who are parents.

__x___ Collaboration The school/district (regardless of the grades served) collaborates with

health and human services agencies (e.g., county health departments, social services

departments, mental health departments, First Steps, and the family court system).

__x___ Developmental Screening The school/district ensures that the young child receives all

services necessary for growth and development. Instruments are used to assess physical,

social, emotional, linguistic, and cognitive developmental levels. This program

normally is appropriate at primary and elementary schools, although screening efforts

could take place at any location.

__x___ Half-Day Child Development The school/district provides half-day child development

programs for four-year-olds (some districts fund full-day programs). The programs

usually function at primary and elementary schools, although they may be housed at

locations with other grade levels or completely separate from schools.

_ x____ Best Practices in Grades K–3 The school/district provides in grades K–3 curricular

and instructional approaches that are known to be effective in the K–3 setting.

__x___ Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for PreK–3 The school/district ensures

that the scope and sequence of the curriculum for PreK–3 are appropriate for the

maturation levels of students. Instructional practices accommodate individual

differences in maturation level and take into account the student's social and cultural

context.

_x____ Parenting and Family Literacy The school/district provides parenting activities and

opportunities for parents of at-risk 0–5 year olds to improve their educational level. This

program is not grade specific, but generally is most appropriate for parents of children

at the primary and elementary school levels and below, and for secondary school

students who are parents. Some districts operate the program at various schools, an

early childhood development center, or some other location, while other districts

operate the program through home visits.

__x___ Coordination of Act 135 Initiatives with Other Federal, State, and District

Programs The school/district ensures as much program effectiveness as possible by

developing a districtwide/schoolwide coordinated effort among all programs and

funding. Act 135 initiatives are coordinated with programs such as Head Start, First

Steps, Title I, and programs for students with disabilities.


__x___ The School-to-Work Transition Act of 1994 (STW) The school/district provides

required STW programs for grades 6–12, and STW concepts are a part of the

developmentally appropriate curriculum for K–12.

__________________________ ____________________________________ _______

Superintendent‟s Printed Name Superintendent‟s Signature Date

(for district and school plans)

__________________________ ____________________________________ _______

Principal‟s Printed Name Principal‟s Signature Date


TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Academic Achievement………………………………………………………………1

II. School Climate ……………………………………………………………………...10

III. Teacher/Administrator Quality……………………………………………………...16

IV. Parents/Community…………………………………………………….……………20


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

As part of the district accreditation, Longleaf Middle School updated and revised their first

strategic plan. Their plan focused on these four areas: Student achievement, School climate,

Teacher Administrator Quality and Parents/Community. In addition plans focused on the

superintendents four squares: Learning, Character, Community, and Joy. The district academic

team and accountability team met with Longleaf in the summer to look at its current data and to

assist in setting goals. Longleaf recently received a MSAP grant to start the LEAP program.

(Longleaf Engineer and Arts Program). Longleaf‟s challenge is to market and attract more

students to Longleaf Middle and continue to prepare students for high school.



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State Performance Area(s) Student Achievement

Teacher/Administrator Quality

School Climate

Parents/Community

Board Goals

Ensure the primary focus of

schools is on the quality of

experiences provided to students -

experiences that result in

increased student engagement and

learning.

Advocate for the needs and

interests of students.

Act as good stewards of public

resources.

Model a culture of honesty,

morality, transparency, and

collaboration.

Ensure responsible and flexible use of district resources.

Develop in the community common understanding of the problems and

challenges facing the school district.

Promote and model open communications between and among students,

district staff, and community.

Strategy

1. Implement initiatives to improve academic success and prepare students for a global society. Action Plans:

1.1 Analyze data to identify and address areas of need and improvement.

1.2 Increase the rigor of middle school curriculum.

1.3 Provide comprehensive and on-going professional development to all faculty and staff.

1.4 Full implementation of STEAM into curriculum



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Green text = actual Orange text = projection

Key Measure 2010-2011 T1/Y4

2011-2012 T1/Y5

2012-2013 T2/Y1

2013-2014

Longleaf

2014-2015 T2/Y3

2015-2016 T2/Y4

2016-2017 T2/Y5

PASS Writing-Exemplary Grade 6 Not Tested Not Tested 23.00% 19.6% 25.00% 26.00% 27.00%

PASS Writing- Met Grade 6 Not Tested Not Tested 54.00% 54.5% 56.00% 57.00% 58.00%

PASS Writing –not Met Grade 6 Not Tested Not Tested 23.00% 25.8% 19.00% 17.00% 15.00%

PASS Writing-Exemplary Grade 7 Not Tested Not Tested 25.20% 29.3% 27.20% 28.20% 29.20%

PASS Writing- Met Grade 7 Not Tested Not Tested 52.20% 42.8% 54.20% 55.20% 56.20%

PASS Writing –not Met Grade 7 Not Tested Not Tested 22.60% 27.9% 18.60% 16.60% 14.60%

PASS Writing-Exemplary Grade 8 16.9% 27.2% 28.20% 24.0% 30.20% 31.20% 32.20%

PASS Writing- Met Grade 8 45.6% 40.5% 47.60% 40.9% 49.60% 50.60% 51.60%

PASS Writing –not Met Grade 8 37.5% 32.3% 24.30% 35.1% 20.20% 18.20% 16.20%

PASS Reading--Exemplary Grade 6 41.7% 31.2% 32.20% 23.0% 34.20% 35.20% 36.20%

PASS Reading- Met Grade 6 33.7% 32.6% 33.60% 38.3% 35.60% 36.60% 37.60%

PASS Reading –not Met Grade 6 24.6% 36.2% 34.20% 38.8% 30.20% 28.20% 26.20%

PASS Reading-Exemplary Grade 7 27.7% 34.2% 26.50% 27.0% 28.50% 29.50% 30.50%

PASS Reading Met Grade 7 36.7% 39.8% 47.00% 36.0% 49.00% 50.00% 51.00%

PASS Reading–not Met Grade 7 35.6% 26.0% 26.50% 36.9% 22.50% 20.50% 18.50%

PASS Reading-Exemplary Grade 8 22.6% 23.6% 25.60% 20.9% 27.60% 28.60% 29.60%

PASS Reading- Met Grade 8 40.3% 34.3% 39.20% 37.3% 41.20% 42.20% 43.20%

PASS Reading-not Met Grade 8 37.1% 42.1% 35.20% 41.8% 31.20% 29.20% 27.20%

PASS Math-Exemplary Grade 6 19.3% 31.4% 26.00% 7.7% 28.00% 29.00% 30.00%

PASS Math- Met Grade 6 56.7% 44.1% 32.50% 51.9% 34.50% 35.50% 36.50%

PASS Math –not Met Grade 6 24.1% 24.5% 41.50% 40.4% 37.50% 35.50% 33.50%


PASS Math- Met Grade 7 42.6% 45.9% 45.50% 45.5% 47.50% 48.50% 49.50%

PASS Math–not Met Grade 7 40.4% 29.6% 46.00% 39.2% 42.00% 40.00% 38.00%


PASS Math - Met Grade 8 39.6% 36.0% 48.00% 53.6% 50.00% 51.00% 52.00%



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PASS Math-not Met Grade 8 52.2% 56.7% 38.80% 38.2% 34.80% 32.80% 30.80%

PASS Science-Exemplary Grade 6 12.5% 6.5% 17.50% 5.8% 19.50% 20.50% 21.50%

PASS Science- Met Grade 6 57.3% 49.5% 48.00% 50.0% 50.00% 51.00% 52.00%

PASS Science–not Met Grade 6 30.2% 44.0% 34.50% 44.2% 30.50% 28.50% 26.50%


PASS Science Met Grade 7 54.8% 44.9% 55.90% 54.5% 57.90% 58.90% 59.90%

PASS Science–not Met Grade 7 29.8% 28.6% 39.20% 28.8% 35.20% 33.20% 31.20%


PASS Science Met Grade 8 35.4% 51.1% 52.00% 24.5% 54.00% 55.00% 56.00%

PASS Science-not Met Grade 8 49.4% 40.2% 36.60% 40.9% 32.50% 30.50% 28.50%

PASS Social Studies--Exemplary Grade 6 16.3% 16.4% 17.20% 13.3% 19.20% 20.20% 21.20%

PASS Social Studies- Met Grade 6 65.2% 47.3% 69.70% 61.9% 71.70% 72.70% 73.70%

PASS Social Studies –not Met Grade 6 18.5% 36.3% 13.10% 24.8% 9.10% 7.10% 5.10%

PASS Social Studies-Exemplary Grade 7 32.1% 14.3% 30.80% 27.0% 32.80% 33.80% 34.80%

PASS Social Studies- Met Grade 7 35.3% 41.8% 37.40% 40.5% 39.40% 40.40% 41.40%

PASS Social Studies–not Met Grade 7 32.6% 43.9% 31.70% 32.4% 27.80% 25.80% 23.80%

PASS Social Studies-Exemplary Grade 8 13.8% 15.3% 22.40% 23.6% 24.40% 25.40% 26.40%

PASS Social Studies - Met Grade 8 46.3% 34.1% 37.80% 31.8% 39.80% 40.80% 41.80%

PASS Social Studies-not Met Grade 8 40.0% 50.6% 39.80% 44.5% 35.80% 33.80% 31.80%

EOCEP Algebra % Passing 92.5% 94.2% 98.80%

95.00% 95.00% 95.00%

% State Report Card—Teachers satisfied with learning environment

50.0% 63.4% 50.00% 95.4% 51.01% 51.52% 52.03%

% State Report Card—Students satisfied with learning environment

52.0% 58.8%

54.6% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

% State Report Card— Parents satisfied with learning environment

83.3% 85.5%

79.1% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%



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Action

Plan ID

Action

Step ID

Action Step Timeline Responsibility Estimate

d Cost

Funding

Source(s)

Accountability

Start

Date

End Date Date Method

1.1 1.1.1 Monitor changes in

demographics, attendance,

and transiency to assure

appropriate strategies are in

place, school-wide and

classroom.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Powerschool

Coordinator

Data Team

Guidance

Admin Team

Teachers

N/A N/A 2019 Review and track PS ethnicity

report, F/R data and New to Two

students and provide at least one

staff development workshop per

semester that addresses our

particular student population.

1.1 1.1.2 Analyze standardized tests

data (Target growth on

PASS, PSAT/SAT, etc) by

school and each classroom

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Data Team

Guidance

Teachers

N/A N/A 2019 Review and share standardized

test results with faculty and staff

each semester when results come

in.

1.1 1.1.3 Analyze MAP results by

categories and implement

strategies

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Data Coach

Guidance

Teachers

N/A N/A 2019 Review within 1 week of MAP

data released. Strategies updated

and implemented within 1 week

after review of data. Document

strategies and associate MAP

results/ principal review.

1.1 1.1.4 Analyze and use formative

assessment(s) to track

progress in curriculum

(benchmark, classroom

assessments, etc) and to

guide instruction.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Data Team

Admin. Team

Teachers

N/A N/A 2019 Review and share formative

instrument results once per nine

wks within first two weeks.

Document areas of improvement

for faculty and implement plan

for improvement

Set measurable goals.

September, January, and Spring

MAP testing.

1.1 1.1.5 Provide staff development

for teachers in goal setting

based on test data

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Data Team

Admin. Team

N/A N/A 2019 Review attendance records of pd

activities, two times per month.

1.1 1.1.6 Explore use of GEAR UP

grant to increase test scores

(If awarded)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Site Coordinator

Project Director

TBD Grant

Funds

2019 Director of Accountability will

provide match pairs of

achievement data and use Gear

Up Programs: Algebra

Readiness, Ketch up & Mustard,



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Tuesday Tutorials to increase

test scores.

1.1 1.1.7 Utilize grade distribution

and analyze pass/failure rate

report to identify students

who need academic

assistance.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Data Coach

Teacher

Guidance

NA NA 2019 Review data and baseline

numbers. Decrease the number

of students who are failing by

10%.

1.2 1.2.1 Align all curriculum to state

standards

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Dept. Heads

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Observations and planning

illustrate that that curriculum is

aligned to standards 75% of the

time. Move toward alignment of

state standards by 2015.

Alignment is discussed in

weekly administrative meetings

1.2 1.2.2 Consistently use student

centered instructional

strategies to engage students

in challenging assignments.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Dept. Heads

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Lesson Plans Reviewed

Classroom Observations

1.2 1.2.3 Expand upon school-wide

strategies. (Cornell Notes,

Engineering Design Process,

etc.)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Dept. Heads

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 School wide strategies are

reviewed with faculty monthly

during faculty meetings.

1.2 1.2.4 Consistently use subject

area specific vocabulary.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Dept. Heads

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Lesson Plan Review

Classroom Observations

Debrief with Students

1.2 1.2.5 Increase the number of

students enrolled in the

AVID program (7th

and 8th

grade) and expand to 6th

grade to become a

demonstration site.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

AVID Site Team

AVID Coordinator

Guidance

TBD District 2019 Review data and baseline

numbers. Participation

percentage increase by 5 % at 7th

and 8th

grade. Staff development

participation increases by 20%

and Implementation of AVID

methodologies reflected in

teacher observations.

1.2 1.2.6 Increase understanding and 2014 2015 Admin. Team TBD TBD 2019 Professional Development log



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practice of literacy skills for

teachers in all content areas.

2016

2017

2018

2019

Media Specialist

Teachers

and observation of literacy focus

in classroom observations.

1.2 1.2.7 Design and implement a

“Bridge” program to

increase student success in

mathematics and literacy.

2014 2015 Admin Team

Math Dept.

District Math

Coordinator

TBD TBD 2015 Bridge program implemented.

1.2 1.2.8 Increase usage of the Media

Center to expand literacy

opportunities for all core

areas

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Media Specialist

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Core classes increase use of

media center by 20%.

1.2 1.2.9 Extend enrichment

opportunities for all students

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Monitor the number of programs

implemented, research and

evaluate programs, list of

programs offered.

1.3 1.3.1 Create professional learning

communities to focus on

best instructional practices

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Book studies and teacher lead

development.

100% teacher participation in

PLC‟s. At least one PLC

facilitated staff development per

quarter.

1.3 1.3.2 Provide Professional

Development to faculty and

staff on yearly academic

needs of students.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin Team

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019

Based on data of students, PD is

provided regularly. Log of PD

and participants. Classroom

Observations

1.3 1.3.3 Provide Professional

development on RTI

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin Team

Guidance

TBD TBD 2019 Based on data of students, PD is

provided regularly. Log of PD

and participants. Classroom

Observations

1.3 1.3.4 Strongly encourage the

number of teachers who

obtain GT endorsement.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin Team NA NA 2019 10% increase in the number of

GT endorsed teachers.



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1.3 1.3.5 Customize the training of

teachers in the effective use

of technology

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Technology

Learning Coach

(TLC)

TBD TBD 2019 Survey, online training, and

number of teachers passing the

state technology competency

test. Customized training

correlates with the results of the

survey.

1.3 1.3.6 Increasing the effective

integration of technology

into all subject areas

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

TLC

Admin. Team

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Increase number of admin. and

teachers enrolling in PD Express

for technology courses by 5%.

80% of all lesson plans and

teacher observations will reflect

effective integration of

technology.

1.4 1.4.1 Develop a timeline for

implementation and

monitoring of Longleaf

Engineer and Arts Program

(LEAP)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

Guidance

Conservation

Coordinator at

Riverbanks Zoo

TBD TBD 2019 Formal, hardcopy of the timeline

approved by the district.

1.4 1.4.2 Design and implement

curricula that relates to

Science, Technology,

Engineering, Arts, and

Mathematics (STEAM).

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

Riverbanks Zoo

Lead Teacher of

Magnet Program

TBD TBD 2019 Hardcopy of the curricula.

1.4 1.4.3 Develop and train all faculty

and staff in STEAM

Education.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

Riverbanks Zoo

Lead Teacher

TBD TBD 2019 Attendance reports for pd

activities, research of other

schools implementing STEAM.

100% attendance for training by

personnel.

1.4 1.4.4 Publicize the new school

wide magnet.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

ITS

Admin. Team

Guidance

TBD TBD 2019 Pamphlets, websites,

informational video, magnets,

and t-shirts available for

publication.



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School Climate

Parents/Community

Board Goals




experiences that result in increased

student engagement and learning.




resources.



collaboration.






Strategy 2. Create a safe and nurturing environment that supports the intellectual, social, and physical development of all

students. Action Plans:

2.1 Provide a safe and secure environment.

2.2 Provide an effective middle school guidance program.

2.3 Prepare students for transition into middle school and high school

2.4 Provide opportunities for students to participate in challenging academic and extra curricular activities.



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2011-2012 T1/Y5

2012-2013 T2/Y1

2013-2014 T2/Y2

2014-2015 T2/Y3

2015-2016 T2/Y4

2016-2017 T2/Y5

Discipline Incidents 1300 704 669 623 604 573 545

In-School Suspension Days 332 898 853 161 770 731 695

Out-School Suspensions Days 260 315 306 340 287 279 271

Expulsions 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Serious offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Student Attendance 97.4% 97.9% 97.40% 97.5% 98.00% 98.00% 98.00%

% State Report Card ---Teachers satisfied with social and physical environment

68.8% 85.4% 65.00% 93.0% 66.31% 66.97% 67.64%

% State Report Card ---Students satisfied with social and physical environment

58.1% 65.9%

61.6% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

% State Report Card ---Parents satisfied with social and physical environment

75.0% 81.3%

80.5% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Action

Plan ID

Action

Step ID

Action Step Timeline Responsibility Estimated

Cost

Funding

Source(s)

Accountability

Start Date End Date Date Method

2.1 2.1.1 Review annually safety and

crisis management plans.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Safety Committee N/A N/A 2019 Copy of updated

version of plan

available November

of each school year.

2.1 2.1.2 Conduct required drills. 2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Safety Committee

Admin

All Radio Personnel

SRO

N/A N/A 2019 Log of conducted

drills.

2.1 2.1.3 Provide emergency training

for teachers

2014 2015

2016

2017

Safety Committee N/A N/A 2019 Outline of training

sign in sheet.



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2018

2019

2.1 2.1.5 Evaluate school‟s safety and

security.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Safety Committee

SRO

Building & Grounds

Admin

N/A N/A 2013 Monthly checklist

due by the 30th

will

be completed.

2.1 2.1.6 Provide required training of

faculty, staff and students in

such areas as sexual

harassment, blood borne

pathogens, laboratory safety,

etc.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Administration

Guidance

Nurse

TBD Local Funds 2013 At least one training

offered per nine

weeks.

2.2 2.2.1 Administer needs assessment

to determine guidance session

on relevant topics for

discussion.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance Department N/A TBD 2019 Survey of students

and families.

Conversation with

students. Needs

assessment done

each semester.

2.2 2.2.2 Conduct classroom guidance

sessions on personal-social

topics including peer

pressure, grief, etc. and needs

assessments.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance Department NA School 2019 At least one per

nine week marking

period for personal

social topics.

2.2 2.2.3 Conduct classroom guidance

sessions on academic

achievement.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance Department

Teachers

Data Team

NA School 2019 At least one per

nine week marking

period for academic

achievement.

2.2 2.2.4 Provide career requirements

of EEDA (Educational

Economic Development Act).

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

School Counselors

Career Specialist

Varies EEDA

Funding

Perkins Funds

2019 Documentation of

IGP Conferences

Career Assessments

2.2 2.2.5 Provide individual and group

counseling for at-risk

students.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance Department

Social Worker

SRO

Administrators

TBD Local 2019 Identify students

from PowerSchool

and staff and

parents referral will

participate in group



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and individual

counseling at least

once per nine

weeks.

2.2 2.2.6 Explore and implement an

advisor/advisee program.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance

Department,

Administration,

Faculty and Staff

TBD School 2019 Research and

information on

advisor/advisee

program will be

available for review

by January 2015.

Implementation will

begin by August

2015

2.2 2.2.7 Examine the strengths and

weaknesses of the current

behavior management plan

based on discipline and

attendance data and adjust as

appropriate.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin N/A N/A 2019 Analyze discipline

incidents (in-school,

out-of-school, etc.)

and review current

strategies,

procedures, and

processes each

summer and

implement in the

fall.

2.2 2.2.8 Implement a Tier I, II, and III

approach to behavior

management.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Special Services

Guidance

Teachers

Psychologist

TBA TBD 2019 10% decrease in out

of school

suspensions.

Review discipline

data quarterly

2.2 2.2.9 Provide an effective in school

suspension program.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Guidance

TBD TBD 2019 10% decrease in the

number of students

in the in school

suspension

program.

2.2 2.2.10 Recognize students for

exceptional behavior.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

Guidance

TBD TBD 2019 Each staff member

will submit the

name of at least one

student per month.

List of students and

reason for receiving

recognition will be



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posted on the

school‟s website.

2.2 2.2.11 Provide character

development (LEAP)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Teachers

Guidance

TBD TBD 2019 Character

development

training to faculty

and staff monthly.

Students are

provided with

character

development

monthly.

2.2 2.2.12 Provide an effective bullying

program (Steps to Respect

and Second Steps)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance and Faculty

and Staff

TBD Local Funds 2019

Decrease in

discipline referrals

Decrease in

Bullying referrals

2.2 2.2.13 Procedures, policies,

guidelines, expectations are

reinforced consistently with

students

2014 2014

2015

2016

2017

Admin, Teachers TBD TBD 2017 1st week of school

procedure are taught

and rules and

procedures are

reviewed

throughout the year

Discipline Matrix

updated every year

Create a culture of respect of

school that all stakeholders

keep school clean and in great

condition.

2.3 2.3.1

Provide transition program

for rising 6th

graders (Step up

to Six) to assist students in

transitioning

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Guidance

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 -Attendance report

of participation

-Review of

teacher‟s

implementation plan

-Survey for parents

and students

2.3 2.3.2 Provide transition program

for rising 9th graders (Parent

Night) to assist students in

2014 2015

2016

2017

Admin. Team

Guidance

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Survey for parents

and students

-Attendance report



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transitioning 2018

2019

of participation

2.3 2.3.3 Spring conferences for all 8th

graders with guidance

counselors to review course

work

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance TBD TBD 2019 All 8th

graders

conference. Review

of conferences.

2.3 2.3.4 Provide opportunities for

information sessions for 8th

graders with feeder high

school faculty and students

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Guidance

TBD TBD 2019 Session held in

Spring

Agenda from

meeting

2.3 2.3.5 Provide Information sessions

to feeder elementary school

for 5th

grade students

transitions to Longleaf

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance

Admin Team

TBD TBD 2019 Sessions in held in

spring at Longleaf

and at feeder

schools.

2.3 2.3.6 Assist students academically

who are transitioning into

Longleaf from alternative

programs or other schools.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance

Admin. Team

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Provide transition

packets, sessions

with administrators

and/or guidance,

and student buddy

program.

2.3 2.3.7 Assist military students and

families transitioning to

Longleaf

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance

Admin. Team

Teachers

Ft. Jackson Liaison

TBD TBD 2019 Provide Transition

Packets for military.

Provide military

family night.

Meetings with

inivdual families

2.4 2.4.1 Provide academically focused

extra-curricular opportunities

(Mock Trial, Lego League,

Quiz Bowl, STEAM Trivia)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Guidance

TBD TBD 2019 Number of teams

and students

involved. Number

of events involved

in.

2.4 2.4.2 Incorporate service learning

opportunities both school-

wide and in the classroom.

(PAALS, Girls Empowered,

Male Leadership, ROSES)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Teachers

Guidance

N/A N/A 2019 List of service

learning projects

along with artifacts

from projects

reflecting two



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school wide projects

per school year.


students to participate in

athletics and other physical

activities.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Athletic Director

Teachers

Coaches

TBD N/A 2019 List of teams.

List of current

athletics events

reflects that at least

40% of the student

population

participates.

2.4 2.4.4 Implement Leopard Leaders

to provide leadership and

mentoring opportunities for

students.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance Department Varies Local Funds 2019 At least 30% of a

grade level‟s

student population

participates as

leopard leaders.


every student to be involved

in some activity.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance

Admin. Team

TBD TBD 2019 List of all students

participation.

Create clubs or

activities based on

need.

2.4 2.4.6 Implement a Healthy School

Committee to promote health

and wellness.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Student Council

School Nurse

PE Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Committee

established. Meets

monthly.

Established goals

for school.



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School Climate

Parents/Community

Board Goals






learning.




resources.



collaboration.






Strategy 3. Create a professional learning environment that attracts and supports faculty and staff.

Action Plans: 3.1 Actively seek, recruit, and retain teachers and staff that support the mission of Longleaf Middle School.

3.2 Mentor teachers transitioning to Richland District Two and Longleaf Middle.

3.3 Provide a positive work environment through positive recognitions and celebrations.

3.4 Encourage teachers to expand their professional knowledge.



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2011-2012 T1/Y5

2012-2013 T2/Y1

2013-2014 T2/Y2

2014-2015 T2/Y3

2015-2016 T2/Y4

2016-2017 T2/Y5

School Report Card Data---Advanced Degrees

Record Actual Data 55.8% 53.1% 58.80% 68.0%

School Report Card Data--Continuing Contract

Record Actual Data 72.1% NA 58.80% 58.0%

School Report Card Data--Returning Teachers

Record Actual Data 92.3% 83.1% 76.20% 73.8%

School Report Card Data--Teacher Attendance

92.3% 91.3% 96.00% 96.1% 97.93% 98.00% 98.00%

Number of teachers Nationally Board Certified

Record Actual Data 14 TBD 7

Action

Plan ID

Action

Step ID


Cost

Funding

Source(s)

Accountability


3.1 3.1.1 Create nameplates with

teacher profile and picture on

classroom doors.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Support Staff

NA NA 2019 100% of faculty

and staff profile

sheet on file by

September 15th

of

current school

year.

3.1

3.1.2 Promote opportunities for

faculty to recruit teachers.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Teachers

Admin.

NA NA 2019 Each faculty

member is

responsible for

listing one name of

a potential teacher.

3.1 3.1.3 Recruit qualified teachers to

expand diversity.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

NA NA 2019 List of candidates

will include

demographics that

match

demographics of

school



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3.1 3.1.4 Recruit teachers with STEM

endorsement.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin TBD TBD 2019 List of teachers

with STEM

endorsement.

STEM Career

Fairs

3.1

3.1.5 Participate in job fairs. 2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

NA NA 2019 Job fair

participation

3.1 3.1.6 Partner with local colleges to

provide student teaching

opportunities and STEM

endorsement.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

NA NA 2019 At least one active

partnership with a

local college for

the current school

year.

3.1 3.1.7 Increase number of teachers

who are trained to supervise

student teachers.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Number of

teachers trained

increases.

3.1 3.1.8 Move toward becoming a

professional development

middle school site.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Documentation or

application/process

requirements

completed by 2015

of the current

school year.


teachers and support staff to

lead.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. TBD TBD 2019 Faculty Meetings,

Professional

Development,

Clubs, committees,

etc.

3.2 3.2.1 Collaborate with district

personnel to provide an

effective mentorship

program.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

NA NA 2019 Meeting

documentation.

3.2 3.2.2 Provide a mentor to every

new teacher at Longleaf

2014 2015

2016

2017

Admin

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Meeting

Documentation.

Coaching



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2018

2019

3.2 3.2.3 Provide individualized

professional development for

new teachers.

2014 2015

2016

20174

2018

2019

Admin.

New Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Professional

Development Plan

for each new

teacher is kept on

file

3.2 3.2.4 Provide a mentor orientation

for all new and returning

mentors

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Documentation of

orientation

3.3 3.3.1 Provide positive recognitions

and celebrations.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Dept. Heads

NA NA 2019 Ways recognitions

and celebrations

are accomplished

listed in the

Faculty Handbook.

3.3 3.3.2

Provide opportunities for

teachers and staff to

recognize each other. (ex.

Teacher or Employee of

Month)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 List of

recognitions or

achievements

3.3 3.3.3 Redevelop the Sunshine

Committee to provide faculty

and staff with joy.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Sunshine

Committee started.

Documentation of

events by comittee

3.3 3.3.4 Provide an employee

spotlight moment at Faculty

Meeting.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin TBD TBD 2019 Once a month

faculty spotlight.

3.3 3.3.5 Provide all returning

employees with a gift. (Ex.

Basket, etc.)

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin TBD TBD 2019 All employees are

recognized in

beginning of year

3.4 3.4.1 Provide opportunities for 2014 2015 Admin. TBD TBD 2019 Copies of e-leave



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teachers to attend

professional meetings,

workshops, etc.

2016

2017

2018

2019

Bookkeeper and sub finder

completed for

professional

development

attendance.

3.4 3.4.2 Encourage teachers to obtain

National Board Certification.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Professional days

granted to work on

NBC and

workshop agendas

3.4 3.4.3 Make teachers aware of

opportunities to advance

certifications.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

NA NA 2019 Copies of flyers

for coursework

sent out via email

and on information

boards in the work

room.

3.4 3.4.4 Obtain local, state and

national recognition for

faculty.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Teachers

NA N/A 2019 Requested copies

of nomination

forms and/or

recognitions,

teacher generated

products turned in

monthly by at least

60% of faculty and

staff members.


STEM endorsement.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin


teachers with

STEM

endorsement and

applying for

STEM

endorsement


GT endorsement.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin TBD TBD 2019 Number of GT

endorsed teachers

and number

applying



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School Climate

Parents/Community

Board Goals






learning.




resources.



collaboration.






Strategy 4. Collaborate with parents and the community to enrich Longleaf Middle School.

Action Plans: 4.1 Design and implement a school marketing plan.

4.2 Initiate strategies to engage parents as partners.

4.3 Develop community partnerships.

4.4 Involve stakeholders in school‟s strategic plan.



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Key Measure

2010-2011 T1/Y4

2011-2012 T1/Y5

2012-2013 T2/Y1

2013-2014 T2/Y2

2014-2015 T2/Y3

2015-2016 T2/Y4

2016-2017 T2/Y5

% State Report Card—Teachers satisfied with School/ Home relations

53.1% 70.7% 60.00% 83.8% 61.21% 61.82% 62.44%

% State Report Card—Students satisfied with School/ Home relations

73.2% 69.9%

TBD

76.4% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

% State Report Card—Parents satisfied with School/ Home relations

77.1% 80.6%

TBD

52.8% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Volunteer hours Record Actual Data 1765 TBD

Unique visits per month on web site

Record Actual Data Pending TBD

% of eligible parents enrolled in Parent Portal

Record Actual Data Pending TBD

Action

Plan ID

Action

Step ID


Cost

Funding

Source(s)

Accountability


4.1 4.1.1 Create and establish a

school marketing plan.

2014 2015 Admin. Team

PTO Members

SIC Members

Teachers

Business Partners

District

Communications

NA NA 2019 School Marketting

plan created and

posted on school

website.

4.1 4.1.2 Implement school marketing

plan.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

PTO Members

SIC Members

Teachers

Business Partners

TBD TBD 2019 School marketing

plan is part of

yearly goal setting.



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District

Communications

4.1

4.1.3 Establish a Public Relations

committee.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

NA NA 2019 Committee created

and meets regulary

4.1 4.1.4 Update, maintain, and have

a positive digital and social

media presence.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

TLC

Teachers

Admin

TBD TBD 2019 Social Media and

website up to date

weekly

4.1 4.1.5 Research and Apply for

awards and recognitions.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

TBD TBD 2019 Awards are received

and applied for.

4.1 4.1.6 Excellent customer service

is required and provided by

ongoing training.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Office Staff

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 List of participants

in training.

Evaluation of

customer service

each semester.

4.1 4.1.7 School is maintained in a

pristine manner. Constantly

updated, clean, and open.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Custodians

All Faculty and Staff

TBD TBD 2019 School is cleaned

daily. Admin

reviews cleanliness

weekly and

promotes to entire

school.

4.2 4.2.1 Evaluate opportunities to

involve parents.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

Guidance

PTO

SIC

NA NA 2019 Provide and analyze

surveys after events

evaluating each

event; provide a

parent survey at end

of the year.

4.2 4.2.2 Expand the use of

technology to engage

parents.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team

Teachers

Guidance

TLC

Media Specialist

NA NA 2019 Training on

Blackboard, Parent

Portal, Literacy

Center logs- all

provided for parents



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at Parent University

at least two times

per year

4.2 4.2.3 Increase the use of paperless

parent communication.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin. Team NA TBD 2019 Digital newsletters.

Emails, phone calls,

twitter, etc.

4.2 4.2.4 Create a parent resource

room.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin TBD TBD 2019 Parent resource

room created and

used.

4.2 4.2.5 Provide parent education

training through parent

nights.,etc.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

All Faculty and Staff

PTO

SIC

TBD TBD 2019 List of attendees at

Parent education

night

4.2 4.2.6 Expand parent volunteers. 2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

PTO

Admin

Teachers

NA NA 2019 Increase the number

of parent volunteers

by four at each

event

4.2 4.2.7 Develop a welcome package

for all and new parents or

legal guardians.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance

PTO

TBD TBD 2019 Distribute package

with school

information,

website to each new

families.

4.2 4.2.8 Assist military families in

making a smooth transition

into the Longleaf

community.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

District Military

Liaison

Guidance

Admin.

NA NA 2019 Distribute a parent

need assessment

annually – guidance

will evaluate needs

to address families.

4.2 4.2.9 Expand opportunities for

student showcases and

presentations.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Teachers

TBD TBD 2019 Number of student

showcase events

and number of

parent attendance

4.3 4.3.1 Seek community 2014 2015 PTO N/A N/A 2019 Develop database of



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partnerships with all new

and existing businesses,

churches, and organizations

in the area.

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Guidance

contact and support:

submit letters of

request for support

to at least five new

businesses per

school year.

4.3 4.3.2 Utilize the community to

display student work and

recognitions.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Teacher

Admin

N/A N/A 2019 Artifacts and photo

of displayed work at

no less than two

public arenas per

year.

4.3 4.3.3 Collaborate with business

and organizations to provide

real world experiences to

students in problem solving

and civic engagement.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Teachers TBD TBD 2019 List of business and

student experiences.

4.3 4.3.4 Establish business

partnerships to support

ZooBot and LEAP.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin

Lead teacher

N/A N/A 2019 List of partnerships.

4.3 4.3.5 Continue to partner with

organizations to provide

students with character and

social development.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Teachers

Admin


partnerships

4.3 4.3.6 Involve the parents and

community in the school

career fair.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Guidance Department Varies EEDA

Funding

Perkins

Funds

2019 List and number of

parents and

community

members who

participate in fair.

4.3 4.3.7 Explore how to use GEAR

UP to connect students with

the community.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Guidance

GEAR UP

Coordinator/ Director

TBD GEAR Up

Grant

2019 Sponsor a minimum

of three events that

involve parents

and/or other

members of the

community per

school year.

4.3 4.3.8 Apply for and obtain local,

state, and federal grants

2014 2015

2016

Admin.

Teachers

NA Varies 2019 Faculty will apply

for a minimum of



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2017

2018

2019

five grants annually;

keep a log and

copies of grant

applications.

4.4 4.4.1 Review strategic plan with

stakeholders in the fall of

each year.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

Faculty

Parents

Students

Support Staff

SIC

NA NA 2019 Meet annually with

stakeholders and

publish an agenda;

keep minutes of

meeting.

4.4 4.4.2 Issue each year a school

annual report to parents.

2014 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Admin.

SIC

TBD TBD 2019 Distribute an annual

report to parents

with school data.

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