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Herschel Jones Middle School

School Improvement Plan2020 -2021

Tammy Skelton, Principal

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Engage. Inspire. Prepare.

The vision of the Paulding County School System is to prepare ALL students for success today and tomorrow.

PCSD STRATEGY MAP

PCSD MISSION

PCSD VISION

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SCHOOL MISSION – VISION - BELIEFS

VisionThe vision of the Herschel Jones Middle School is to prepare ALL students for success today & tomorrow.

MissionAt Herschel Jones we are:

Honoring DiversityJoining Together

Making a DifferenceStriving for Success

PCSD Beliefs· We believe preparing students is our priority· We believe in fostering a culture of high expectations in student achievement and personal development· We believe all students are inspired to learn when provided rigorous and relevant instruction and positive relationships· We believe students thrive best when provided a safe, challenging, and healthy environment· We believe in the use of collaborative learning communities where best practices are partnered with data driven decisions· We believe in engaging all stakeholders in student success

HJMS - School Improvement Action Plan

SMART Goal 1: During the 2020-2021 school year, we will increase the percentage of face-to-face and virtual students who achieve grade level midpoint in 6th grade from 31.6% to 50%, 7th grade 31.4% to 50%% and 8th grade from 38.2% to 50%% as measured by/starting with data obtained after the 1st Reading Inventory administration in Aug 2020.

Strategy/Initiative: Increased eyes on text, direct vocabulary instruction, reading/reading comprehension strategies (PALS, Reciprocal Teaching, Collaborative Reasoning) use of technology-based resources (MyOn, USA Test Prep, Achieve3000, System 44, Read 180) in reading connections and literacy-focused NBI.

Strategic Goal Area & GSPS

Action StepsCost/

Resources &

Funding Source

Person(s) Responsible

TimelineEvaluation of Implementation and

Impact on Student Learning

Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Cultivate and Retain Quality Professionals

GSPS PL1, 2, 3, 6

Professional Learning: RI data analysis/ RI reports Sharing Lexiles, establishing

student growth goals, increasing student ownership/responsibility

Ongoing PL for Adolescent Reading Comprehension Strategies (Reciprocal Teaching, PALS, Collaborative Reasoning)

Building vocabulary walls/anchor charts

n/a-Admin/EAC, ELA Dept Head, ELA Coord.

8/20–10/208/20-10/20

8/20-4/21

8/20-4/21

PLC meeting minutes/PL Agenda and sign-in sheets

Teacher artifacts showing use of Lexiles for grouping

School Leaders Demonstrate: Ability to coach and support teachers on use of strategies. Ability to access and monitor teacher use and interpret reports. Ability to support teachers in use of online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional distance learning experiencesTeachers Demonstrate: Ability to teach content and directional

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Action StepsCost/

Resources &

Funding




Artifacts Evidence

Ongoing support for Achieve 3000, System 44, and Read 180 (Reading Connections)

Data Days: how to adjust student groupings/ARS selection based on RI, DIBELS data analysis

CANVAS tools PLATO

-HMH Rep

-EAC, ELA DH-Teacher Leaders, District-led

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8/20-4/21

8/20-4/21

8/20-4/21

Walls/Charts displayed in classrooms

Teacher Canvas courses

vocabulary and utilize during instruction. Glean and utilize strategies from peers through job-embedded PL. Ability to use and access resources and use them effectively for instructional and assessment purposes. Ability to use online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional learning experiences to students participating in distance learning

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Action StepsCost/

Resources &

Funding




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Student success for all____

GSPS IS 4, 5, 6, 8

Planning/Implementation:· Teachers will post daily agenda,

key vocabulary, eyes on text and reading strategy

· ELA teachers will utilize the 5-35-15 framework

· Other core content areas will utilize reading

· Teachers and students will utilize language of the standard and content and directional vocabulary daily during instruction and discussion

· Teachers will create and display vocabulary walls / anchor charts

· Teachers will utilize technology -based literacy resources where appropriate

· Teachers will intentionally discuss Lexiles and assist students in monitoring personal progress

· Specified ESEP teachers will serve only ELA inclusion to provide improved instruction and support for SWD

· Literacy-Focused NBI/Reading Connections: Students will be placed based on RI data, Phonics Inventory data, and will be served with Achieve3000, System 44, or Read 180.

· All virtual teachers will provide instruction through Canvas and/or Plato

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Achieve3000, System44, Read180 usage reports

School Leaders Demonstrate: Ability to provide support to teachers in implementation of action stepsTeachers Demonstrate: Ability to effectively utilize appropriate reading strategies and on-line resourcesStudents Demonstrate: Ability to state personal Lexile and goal. Ability to utilize anchor charts as resources. Ability to apply strategies to improve reading and comprehension.Students Demonstrate: Ability to utilize content vocabulary during class discussions, apply strategies to learning, and demonstrate knowledge of personal Lexile score and goal.

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Action StepsCost/

Resources &

Funding




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Organizational Excellence

GSPS: LS3, PL6

Monitoring:· Administration will conduct

informal classroom observations during NBI and provide feedback

· Administration will conduct formal and informal observations during instructional time and provide feedback from formal observations in TKES

· Administration will monitor Achieve3000, System44, and Read 180 data

n/a Admin

-Vocab Walls-Anchor charts-Daily agenda on board including standard, learning target, 3part lesson, Eyes on Text-Teacher artifacts-Classroom obs checklists

School Leaders Demonstrate: Regular monitoring of teachers and classrooms for required tasks

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HJMS - School Improvement Action Plan

SMART Goal 2: During the 2020-2021 school year, we will increase the percentage of face-to-face and virtual students who score proficient/advanced in 6th grade from 17% to 22% 7th grade 13% to 18% and 8th grade from 8% to 13% as measured by/starting with data obtained after the 1st Math Inventory administration in Aug 2020.

Strategy/Initiative: Math Literacy, V-Math, Increased use of technology-based resources (USA Test Prep).


Action StepsCost/

Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence


GSPS PL2, 3, 6

Professional Learning: Math NBI expectations Math Literacy Teachers will improve knowledge of

Quantile scores and how to use data to provide instruction

Accessing and utilizing resources available: USA Test Prep, V-Math

CANVAS tools PLATO

n/a Principal/AP

Teacher Leaders

8/20

8/20-3/21

10/20

8/20-5/21


School Leaders Demonstrate: Ability to access and monitor teacher use and interpret reports. Ability to support teachers in use of online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional distance learning experiencesTeachers Demonstrate: Ability to use and access resources and use them effectively for instructional and assessment purposes. Glean and utilize strategies from peer observations; job- embedded PL. Ability to use online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional learning experiences to students participating in distance learning

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Action StepsCost/

Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal: Student Success for All

GSPS IS 4,5,6,8

Planning/Implementation:· Teachers will post daily agenda,

key vocabulary, eyes on text and reading strategy

· Math will implement weekly word problems to build critical thinking skills

· Teachers and students will utilize language of the standard and content and directional vocabulary daily during instruction and discussion

· Teachers will create and display vocabulary walls / anchor charts

· Teachers will utilize technology -based literacy resources where appropriate

· V-Math will be utilized in ESEP small group Math classes

· Specified ESEP teachers will serve only Math inclusion to provide improved instruction and support to SWD

· All virtual teachers will provide instruction through Canvas and/or Plato

n/a All teachers8/20– 5/21Daily

8/20-5/21Weekly

8/20-5/21Monthly

8/20-5/21Daily

Sign -in and agendas

Vocabulary walls

Anchor charts

Students Demonstrate: Ability to state personal Quantile and goal. Ability to utilize anchor charts as resources. Ability to apply strategies to improve reading and comprehension.Students Demonstrate: Ability to utilize content vocabulary during class discussions, apply strategies to learning, and demonstrate knowledge of personal Quantile score and goal.

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Action StepsCost/

Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Organizational Excellence GSPS LS3, PL6_

Monitoring:· Administration will conduct

informal classroom observations during NBI and provide feedback

· Administration will conduct formal and informal observations during instructional time and provide feedback from formal observations in TKES

Admin 8/20-5/21

-Vocab Walls-Student work displayed-anchor charts-Daily agenda on board -Teacher artifacts-Classroom obs checklists

School Leaders Demonstrate: Regular monitoring of teachers and classrooms

HJMS - School Improvement Action PlanSMART Goal 3: During the 2020-2021 school year, we will support the social-emotional health of our face-to-face and virtual students by increasing the percentage of students who

· Feel like they “fit in” from 73.5% to 80% · Feel that “adults in this school treat all students with respect” from 78.3% to 85% · Feel that “students are frequently recognized for good behavior” from 58% to 70% as measured by the

Georgia Student Health Survey.

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Strategies/Initiatives: Monthly Postcard Program, Character Education, PBIS, Capturing Kids’ Hearts, SEL, Student Spotlight, Counselor Canvas Page


Action StepsCost/

Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence


GSPS PL2, 3, 6

Professional Learning: PBIS SEL CKH

n/a -PBIS Coach-EAC, District SEL staff-CKH Champions

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2020-2021School year

Sign in sheets, PBIS app usage reports

School Leaders Demonstrate: Knowledge of SEL initiatives to support implementationTeachers Demonstrate: Ability to utilize initiatives to support students’ social and emotional learning needs

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Action StepsCost/

Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Provide resources to support needs

GSPS _PO2,

Strategic Goal: Student Success for All

GSPS IS 4,5,6,8

Planning/Implementation: Character Ed Counselor Canvas Page 9 wk post card program Teachers will submit students

for Student Spotlight PBIS CKH

n/a-Counselors

-EAC-All admin

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School Leaders Demonstrate: Knowledge of SEL initiatives to support implementationTeachers Demonstrate: Ability to utilize initiatives to support students’ social and emotional learning needsStudents Demonstrate: Positive response to implementation of SEL initiatives, increased positive behavior, increased sense of belonging

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-Character Ed celebration-Counselor Canvas page usage report -Student Spotlight on HJMS social media -PBIS app usage report-Social contracts posted


Action StepsCost/

Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Organizational Excellence GSPS LS3, PL6_

Monitoring: Counselors will execute

Character Ed recognitions, maintain Counselor Canvas Page, carry out monthly post card program

EAC will manage Student Spotlight and monitor social media for positive response

PBIS Coach will monitor and share app usage

Admin will monitor use of required elements of the CKH program

n/a

Counselors

EAC

PBIS Coach

Admin


School Leaders Demonstrate: Knowledge of SEL initiatives to support implementation

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HJMS - School Improvement Action PlanSMART Goal 4: During the 2020-2021 school year, we will decrease the percentage of students who serve 1+ days in ISS and/or 1+ days in OSS to less than our 2019-2020 school average. We will compare this data in 2/2021 to 2/2020 (our last calculation due to pandemic). We will continue tracking through May 2021.

Feb 2020: 25.6% (ISS) and 14% (OSS) as measured by monthly and end of year student discipline record reports.

Strategy/Initiative: PBIS, Capturing Kids’ Hearts, SEL

Strategic Goal Area &

GSPSAction Steps

Cost/ Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Student Success for All

GSPS PL1,5,6_

Professional Learning: PBIS Capturing Kids’ Hearts training for

new teachers / refresher for veterans

PBIS App PBIS Team

8/20-5/21

Agenda

Tiger Expectations posted throughout building

School Leaders Demonstrate: Support for teachers in PBIS implementationTeachers Demonstrate: A commitment to full and consistent implementation

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Strategic Goal Area &

GSPSAction Steps

Cost/ Resources & Funding

Source




Artifacts Evidence

Strategic Goal Cultivating/Retaining Quality Professionals

GSPS PL3____

Planning/Implementation: The PBIS team will continue to guide

the staff through gradual implementation of PBIS

Conference with students who had 4 or more referrals from previous year

Utilize behavior contracts for students with chronic behavior concerns

Utilize effective behavior management strategies (discipline board)

Implement Capturing Kids’ Hearts with fidelity

Teachers will use PBIS Rewards app

n/a PBIS Coach 8/20-5/21 Implementation plan

School Leaders Demonstrate: Oversee school-wide gradual implementationTeachers Demonstrate: A commitment to full and consistent implementation Students Demonstrate: Increased positive behavior aligned with expectations

Strategic Goal Organizational Excellence

GSPS PL6, LS3____

Monitoring:· Monitor progress toward goal at

each 9-week progress date· End of year behavior resolutions

report

n/a EAC Each 9 week Report date

IC Behavior event reports

School Leaders Demonstrate: Periodic tracking and sharing of # of students with 4 or more referralsTeachers Demonstrate: Provide feedback on implementation and observational data regarding effects in classroom

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HJMS Professional Learning Plan

Professional Learning Strategy/SupportCost/

Resources & Funding

Source


TimelineEvaluation of Implementation and Impact

on Student Learning

Artifacts Evidence

G1 Professional Learning: RI data analysis/ RI reports Sharing Lexiles, establishing student growth

goals, increasing student ownership/responsibility

Ongoing PL for Adolescent Reading Comprehension Strategies (Reciprocal Teaching, PALS, Collaborative Reasoning)

Building vocabulary walls/anchor charts Ongoing support for Achieve 3000, System

44, and Read 180 (Reading Connections) Data Days: how to adjust student

groupings/ARS selection based on RI, DIBELS data analysis

CANVAS tools PLATO

G2 Professional Learning: Math NBI expectations Math Literacy Teachers will improve knowledge of Quantile

scores and how to use data to provide instruction

Accessing and utilizing resources available: USA Test Prep, V-Math

n/a-Admin/EAC, ELA Dept Head, ELA Coord.

-HMH Rep

-EAC, ELA DH-Teacher Leaders, District-led

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8/20–10/208/20-10/20

8/20-4/21

8/20-4/21

8/20-4/21

8/20-4/21

8/20-4/21


Teacher artifacts showing use of Lexiles for grouping

Walls/Charts displayed in classrooms

Teacher Canvas courses

School Leaders Demonstrate: Ability to coach and support teachers on use of strategies. Ability to access and monitor teacher use and interpret reports. Ability to support teachers in use of online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional distance learning experiencesTeachers Demonstrate: Ability to teach content and directional vocabulary and utilize during instruction. Glean and utilize strategies from peers through job-embedded PL. Ability to use and access resources and use them effectively for instructional and assessment purposes. Ability to use online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional learning experiences to students participating in distance learning

School Leaders Demonstrate: Ability to access and monitor teacher use and interpret reports. Ability to support teachers in use of online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional distance learning experiences

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Professional Learning Strategy/SupportCost/

Resources & Funding

Source


TimelineEvaluation of Implementation and Impact

on Student Learning

Artifacts Evidence

CANVAS tools PLATO

G3 Professional Learning: PBIS SEL CKH

G4 Professional Learning: PBIS Capturing Kids’ Hearts training for new

teachers / refresher for veterans

Teachers Demonstrate: Ability to use and access resources and use them effectively for instructional and assessment purposes. Glean and utilize strategies from peer observations; job- embedded PL. Ability to use online learning platforms and programs to provide exceptional learning experiences to students participating in distance learning

School Leaders Demonstrate: Knowledge of SEL initiatives to support implementationTeachers Demonstrate: Ability to utilize initiatives to support students’ social and emotional learning needs

School Leaders Demonstrate: Support for teachers in PBIS implementationTeachers Demonstrate: A commitment to full and consistent implementation

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Paulding County School District · Web viewOngoing support for Achieve 3000, System 44, and Read 180 (Reading Connections) ... Math will implement weekly word problems to build