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School Improvement Plan (SIP) 2017-2018

School Name: Union Ridge Elementary School Principal: Kelly Macdonald Date Plan Completed: September 22, 2017 Team Members: Stamp, Horne, Christopherson, Frasier, Couch, Pritchard, Koch, Dunn, Ford, Moeller, Lee, Macdonald District Purpose Statement: The Ridgefield School District aspires to be the state’s premier district, leveraging strong community partnerships to provide each student personalized learning experiences, opportunities, and skills that ensure success and unlimited possibilities. District Core Values: QUALITY INSTRUCTION We ensure research-based instructional practices are implemented in every classroom utilizing access to professional growth and collaboration opportunities to reflect on and improve our practices. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS We deliver a premier educational program dedicated to developing the whole child. We provide students with personalized academic and extracurricular opportunities while increasing student learning. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS We strive to provide safe, well-maintained facilities with 21st century learning environments in which all students can succeed. We will maximize the availability of its facilities to support community use. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS We will create educational partnerships to promote collaboration, improve communication, and provide programs for greater learning opportunities. School Overview: Union Ridge Elementary School provides academic core instruction for grades Kindergarten through sixth grade. Additional areas of focus such as art, music, physical education and library skills are provided weekly. The average class ratio is 1:23 with an overall population of 912 students.

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The campus consists of two main buildings and an additional 7 portables, with 37 general education teachers, 8 special education teachers and providers, 8 specialists, ad 25 classified employees. Student enrollment and demographics:

Student Demographics

Enrollment

October 2016 Student Count 837

May 2017 Student Count 853

Gender (October 2016)

Male 402 48.0%

Female 435 52.0%

Race/Ethnicity (October 2016)

Hispanic / Latino of any race(s) 78 9.3%

American Indian / Alaskan Native 3 0.4%

Asian 4 0.5%

Black / African American 2 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander 1 0.1%

White 704 84.1%

Two or More Races 45 5.4%

Special Programs

Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2017) 205 24.0%

Special Education (May 2017) 106 12.4%

Transitional Bilingual (May 2017) 23 2.7%

Migrant (May 2017) 0 0.0%

Section 504 (May 2017) 25 2.9%

Foster Care (May 2017) N<10

Other Information (more info)

Unexcused Absence Rate (2016-17) 137 0.1%

OSPI - School Improvement:

• Yes Step:_3_ (Include school plan of improvement specific to school) • No

Building Budget: $82,975 Volunteer Opportunities:

● Union Ridge Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of volunteers that work for the improvement of the school and to support student social, emotional and academic growth.

● Watch TOTS are community volunteers who provide additional safety support before, during and after school. In addition, they focus on being positive role models and building strong, trusting relationships with student in need.

● Parent Volunteers are welcomed in the school to provide learning support and lesson preparation.

● Senior Citizens hold lunch groups with our student, which is organized through the school counselor.

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Special Offering: ● Students are provided weekly music, art and library electives. ● Specialized populations, such as English language learners (ELL), special education and highly

capable students are provided inclusive support and opportunities through trained teachers. ● Advanced opportunities to participate are provided through Math is Cool and Mad Science. ● Community Education classes are provided with rich selection for offerings. ● Organized drama and musical productions are offered throughout the year. ● The fifth grade students are provided and enriching experience in a week long outdoor school

every October. Collaboration: Collaboration, done effectively, can dramatically improve our pedagogy, school climate, and student learning. In order to allow the time necessary for ongoing collaboration, so that we can thoroughly improve without artificial deadlines and focus on quality, we are committed to weekly collaboration time. The main goal of collaboration is to work together to share ideas, improve teaching practice, and strengthen our schools. This time may include the creation of common assessments, sharing student data, planning units, reflecting on past practices, working across grade bands, and other clearly stated goals that improve team and school performance. Data Analysis: 2014-2015

ELA/Literacy Number of students tested Percent Proficient

Grade 3 112 65 %

Grade 4 102 74 %

Grade 5 89 54 %

Grade 6 98 62 %

ELA/Mathematics Number of students tested Percent Proficient

Grade 3 114 70 %

Grade 4 102 63 %

Grade 5 91 48 %

Grade 6 102 59.8

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2015-2016

ELA/Literacy Number of students tested Percent Proficient

Grade 3 114 68 %

Grade 4 111 77 %

Grade 5 111 68 %

Grade 6 102 63 %

ELA/Mathematics Number of students tested Percent Proficient

Grade 3 113 66 %

Grade 4 112 60 %

Grade 5 115 36.5 %

Grade 6 106 60.2 %

2016-2017

ELA/Literacy Number of students tested Percent Proficient

Grade 3 135 64 %

Grade 4 38 58 %

Grade 5 125 58 %

Grade 6 121 63 %

ELA/Mathematics Number of students tested Percent Proficient

Grade 3 137 67 %

Grade 4 118 59 %

Grade 5 126 42 %

Grade 6 121 65 %

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MSP Science

2014-2015 Fifth Grade 83%

2015-2016 Fifth Grade 79%

2016-2017 Fifth Grade 69%

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SIP GOAL #1: ACHIEVE HIGH OUTCOMES THROUGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION, PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT RESULTING IN SUCCESS FOR EVERY STUDENT. Strategy #1: Deliver an articulated and challenging K-12 Math curriculum, aligned to state standards, and taught with fidelity that ensure academic success for every student.

Activities: Ready Math o Teachers will use iReady, classroom and interim assessments o Growth Mindset Focus for professional development o Peer observations o Grade level/school level data analysis

Measure of Success o Five iReady professional development opportunities by May 2018 o Five SBAC interim assessments in 3rd - 6th grade by March 2018 o Four peer observation opportunities provided by May 2018 o Grade level/School level data analysis provided (September/January/ March) o Students will make a year’s growth in a year’s time

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SIP GOAL #2: PROVIDE SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURE THE WELLBEING OF THE WHOLE CHILD. Strategy #1: Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and supports

Activities: SECOND YEAR IMPLEMENTATION OF POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SUPPORTS o Common Posters of ROCKS in all classrooms o Monthly Assemblies with ROCKS theme o Positive behavior postcards sent home monthly o Morning Message will provide a PBIS theme o ROCKS Store (grades 3-6 grade) and prize cart (grades K-2) o School-wide celebrations for PBIS progress toward goals o Common understanding of definitions (Minor/Major behaviors)

Measure of Success

o Positive behavior postcards (3 a month per teacher) o School-wide celebrations offered 3 times a year (September - January - June) o Increase of ROCKS tickets collected in drawings and in the PBIS store to increase 50% by

May 2018 o Decrease in recess incidents based on SWISS data, down 50% by May 2018

Strategy #2: Safe and Supportive Environment

Activities: WATCH TOTS o Parents information and instruction about Watch Tots program through a parent

Information Night (October- November) o Watch TOTs presence before school, lunchtime and after school o Survey to Watch TOTS participants

Measure of Success

o The number of parents involved in Watch TOTS program will increase 50% by May 2018 o Survey to Watch TOTS participants in May 2018

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SIP GOAL #3: PROVIDE COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH FAMILIES, STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY RESULTING IN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS. Strategy #1: Communicate with staff and stakeholders utilizing a variety of tools that promote two way communication.

Activities: INCREASE COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS

o Positive Behavior Postcards o Pie with the Principal o School Newsletters twice a month (by principal and teachers) o School events of school webpage o Parent Advisory Committee o PTO partnership o

Measure of Success o Parent survey, focused on communication, to provide feedback and direction (January a

& May 2018) o Volunteers will increase 50% by May 2018 o PTO Membership will increase 50% by May 2018

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SIP GOAL #4: CLOSE THE DISPARITY GAPS BY ENSURING HIGH EXPECTATIONS, REMOVING BARRIERS AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS. Strategy #1: Analyze academic and discipline data for disparate gaps. Develop strategies to narrow identified gaps.

Activities: TARGETED TIER 1 & 2 INTERVENTIONS

o Promote attendance o Promote Use of Family Solutions o LLI curriculum focus in the reading room and in grades 1st and 2nd o Intervention blocks o Professional development in Tier 1 & 2 interventions o Improved Student Intervention Team (SIT) process and support o Professional development in ACE

Measure of Success o Decrease unexcused absences 15% by May 2018 o Professional development in Tier 1 & 2 interventions three times a year

(September/January/May) o iReady growth for special education students increase 50% by May 2018

OSPI Designated School of Improvement: Yes (Step # 3) No X

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STATE TEST SCORES - ELA

Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Overall 59.8 18.6 (57.8) 57.8 61.6

Male 59.4 24.4(63.1) 44.2 61.8

Female 60.2 14.4(52.6) 67.1 61.4

Low Income 41.1 42.8 32.2 36.6

Special Education 20 15 14 22

Hispanic/Latino 16 10 43.7 13

American Indian 1 0 0 1

Asian 0 1 2 1

Black/African American 1 0 1 0

Native Hawaiian 0 0 1 0

White 64.9 60 63.8 61.3

Two or more races 4 3 12 6

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STATE TEST SCORES - MATH

Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Overall 65.9 58.8 41.7 64

Male 69 61.2 38.4 60.0

Female 62.6 57.1 44.0 67.1

Low Income 52.9 31.0 32.2 40

Special Education 17 15 14 22

Hispanic/Latino 14 10 16 13

American Indian 1 0 0 1

Asian 0 1 2 1

Black/African American 1 0 1 0

Native Hawaiian 0 0 1 0

White 69.8 61.9 46.3 63.3

Two or more races 4 3 12 6

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STATE TEST SCORES - SCIENCE

EOC - BIOLOGY

Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Overall 69.2

Male 63.4

Female 74.3

Low Income 38.7

Special Education 14

Hispanic/Latino 33.3

American Indian 0

Asian 2

Black/African American 1

Native Hawaiian 1

White 78.9

Two or more races 12

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SCHOOL DISCIPLINE DATA

Grade K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Office referrals 71 19 74 112 37 103 132

Male 18 6 17 23 10 21 23

Female 3 4 2 5 11 8 10

Low Income 4 5 6 8 3 9 13

ELL 1 0 0 0 2 1 3

Special Education 2 2 2 6 2 6 7

Section 504 0 0 0 2 3 3 2

Hispanic/Latino 1 0 0 2 2 2 6

American Indian 1 1 0 0 1 0 1

Asian 0 0 0 0 1 3 2

Black/African American 1 1 0 0 0 3 0

Native Hawaiian 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

White 21 10 19 28 19 26 31

Two or more races 2 2 0 0 0 2 2

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