School Performance Plan - Clark County School District Data For General Education Including FRL English ... Inquiry Process & Action Plan Design ... Nevada Department of Education

School Performance Plan

School NameLas Vegas Academy Of The Arts

Address (City, State, Zip Code, Telephone):315 S 7th St

Las Vegas, NV 89101-5801, (702) 799-7800

Superintendent/Assistant Chief: Pat Skorkowsky / Felicia Gonzales

For Implementation During The Following Years: 2016-2017

The Following MUST Be Completed:

Title I Status: NA

Designation: NA

Grade Level Served: High School

Classification: 5 Star

NCCAT-S: Not Required

*1 and 2 Star Schools Only:Please ensure that the following

documents will be available upon request ☐ Use of Core Instructional Materials ☐ Scheduling ☐ Model School Visits

Members of Planning Team * ALL Title I schools must have a parent on their planning team that is NOT a district employee.

Name of Member Position Name of Member PositionMelanie Jones Parent Kaycee Hackbart CounselorJolene Mitchell Magnet Coordinator Valerie Wilhite TeacherPatricia Carroll Teacher Karlene McCurry TeacherShawn Wiley Teacher Terri Rosenberg Social Worker

Christine Ghazal Teacher Jennifer Shuler Assistant PrincipalScott Walker Principal

Nevada Department of Education Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts 2016-2017Clark County School District

Last Date Review/Revised By Planning Team - 12/15/2016 Page 1 Nevada Department of Education - June 2016

COMPONENT I: COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CNA)

DATA REVIEWED & ANALYZED:

Based on your schools NSPF results, identify what additional data have been reviewed and analyzed in development of the SPP.

School Data For General Education Including FRL English Language Learner (ELL) Data Special Education Data

Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) NA NANA NA NANA NA NANA NA NANA NA NAOther: ACT Plus Writing Exam Results Other: Other:Other: AP Exam Results Other: Other:

Summary Statement: Please provide a brief description for how the analyzed data will impact your Inquiry and Action Planning process.With the elimination of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exams, (NHSPE), students are now required pass the End of Course (EOC) exams. Although students began taking the EOC exams for ELA I and II and Math I and II two years ago, there is still no reported student achievement data to analyze. Through our data analysis of the ACT Plus Writing exam, we noted that the general school population have made consistent gains. Specifically, student scores have increased 6% in Writing, 8% in Math, 8% in Science and 2% in Reading. Advanced Placement (AP) students were mandated to take the AP exams in May 2016, which was a change in previous school-wide policy. Overall participation increased to 1,083 students. While there was a decrease in the overall passage rate on the AP exam, 155 more students passed their AP exams than the previous school year. Finally, 53% of our students graduate with an advanced diploma. Two specific areas of concern that were identified is the fact that, though participation on AP exams have increased from 301 exams in 2010 to 1,090 in 2016, an increase of 789%, we had an 18.2% drop of students passing with a score of 3 or better. Also, all AP exams in the area of science saw declines in the overall passage rate, with passing rates of 32% or less.



HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES

If you serve high school graduation seniors you must fill in the graduation rates for all subpopulations.

Subpopulation Percentage of Students☐AM In/Ak Native -

☑ Asian 97.1%

☑ Black 97.3%

☑ Hispanic 100%

☑ Two or More Races 100%

☐ Pacific Islander -

☑ White 100%

☑ FRL 98.9%

☑ IEP 92.3%

☐ELL -

NOTES:A "-" indicates that the N-count for the subpopulation is too small to report a graduation rate.



HOPE 2 Intervention

Focus of Intervention:We will work collaboratively with parents, the school counselors and administrative offices to identify inappropriate behaviors. Students will develop a 10-year plan to determine long- and short-term goals.

Monitoring Plan:The Success Center will track documentation by monitoring the Counseling Database as well as in the personal planning program: Naviance. Administration, Counselors and Social Workers will track D/F students.

Evaluation Plan:Infinite Campus’ database comparison over the past three years of referrals for soft suspensions as well as credit deficient data to the number of current referrals.



COMPONENT II: Inquiry Process & Action Plan Design- Priority Need/Goal 1

Based on the CNA, identify all that apply:☑ General Education ☑ FRL ☑ ELL ☑ IEP ☐ Other

Priority Need/Goal 1:Increase the percentage of students graduating with an advanced diploma each year.

Root Causes:Due to the high demands of the major course of study, students either opt not to take advanced courses or they receive failing grades.

Measurable Objective 1:Increase the percent of students graduating with an advanced diploma from 53% to 57% by 2017 as measured by NSPF.

Monitoring Status

N/A

ACTION PLAN MONITORING PLAN

Action Step(please only list one action step

per box)

Resources and Amount

Needed for

Implementation(people, time, materials,

funding sources)

List Artifacts/Evidence of Progress:Information (Data) that will verify the

action step is in progress or has occurred.

List Timeline, Benchmarks, and Position ResponsibleMonitoring

Status

1.1 Professional Development (Required) Continuation From Last Year: Yes NCCAT-S Indicators: Counselors will meet with each student to determine an academic plan that encourages pursuit of an advanced diploma course of study.

Counselors Infinite Campus Meeting time

Schedule meetings Input into Infinite Campus Counseling Student Progress Cards Grade Distribution Reports

Sept: Schedule Academic Meetings (Counselors & Curriculum Administrator) Oct: Submit results of meetings to Success Center (Counselors & Curriculum Administrator) Jan: Pre-Registration for 2016-2017 school year (Counselors) April: Identify credit-deficient students & promote summer school options

N/A

Comments:



Action StepResources and

Amount NeededList Artifacts/Evidence Timeline and Position Responsible

Monitoring

Status

1.2 Family Engagement (Required) Continuation From Last Year: Yes NCCAT-S Indicators: The Success Center will encourage parents to utilize the resources available including, but not limited to, College & Career Readiness as well as tutoring services.

Counselors Success Center Coordinator Administration Master Calendar Scheduling

Parentlink Reports Guidance emails by Major Counselors Guidance emails for D/F students by classroom teachers Naviance emails Success Center Logs School Newsletter and Website Articles Social Media

Sept: Announcement in School Newsletter and Website (Success Ctr Admin); Counselor Credit Checks Oct - Apr: College information and site visits Oct: Guidance Day emails by counselors and classroom teachers, College & Career Night (Counselors / Success Ctr Coordinator) Nov: Develop database of students / track academic plans (Success Ctr Admin); Guidance Day emails by counselors and classroom teachers Dec: Guidance Day emails by counselors and classroom teachers Feb: College & Career Readiness Educational Workshop Day (Counselors); Guidance Day emails by counselors and classroom teachers

N/A

Comments:

1.3 Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment (Required)Continuation From Last Year:

YesNCCAT-S Indicators:

Students will be enrolled in classes taught by trained teachers and tutoring opportunities outside of the school day will be provided for struggling students.

Administrative Observations Credit Retrieval Grant funding Hope 2 Grant funding Guidance Period for mentoring students After school tutoring session by core teachers

Grade distribution reports Tutoring attendance logs Guidance Communication Logs Administrative Observation Notes Teacher Evaluations

Sept: Establish teacher office hours and mathematics after school tutoring schedule Sept - May: Administration Classroom Observations Sept - May: Guidance Periods scheduled Sept - May: Social Workers meet with D/F students Oct: Identify "at risk" students for enrollment into mentor program Nov: Establish after school tutoring schedule for other core subject areas

N/A

Comments:

1.4 Other (Optional) Continuation From Last Year: NCCAT-S Indicators: N/A

Comments:





Priority Need/Goal 2:The percentage of students scoring a 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Exam will increase annually.

Root Causes:Though we have made strides developing vertical alignment and sufficient student and parent communication during pre-registration for Advanced Placement (AP) courses, students continue to focus on the quantity of exams taken versus the quality of preparation. Students in AP classes are mandated to take the AP exam. Therefore, students participation on the AP courses has increased, but the overall percentage of passing scores have decreased.

Measurable Objective 1:Increase the percent of students scoring a 3 or above on the AP Exam from 52.9% to 57% by 2017 as measured by College Board Reports.

Monitoring Status

N/A


Action Step(please only list one action step per box)

Resources and Amount Needed

for Implementation(people, time, materials, funding

sources)

List Artifacts/Evidence of Progress:Information (Data) that will verify the

action step is in progress or has occurred.


Status

2.1 Professional Development (Required) Continuation From Last Year: Yes NCCAT-S Indicators: All teachers of Advanced Placement courses will be trained in strategies to assist AP learners.

AP Workshop Registration Fees Funds for on-site AP Collaboration Funds for AP Study Sessions AP College Board AP Potential Report

Classroom Assessment results Post-Observation Conferences 2016-2017 College Board Report 2016-2017 AP Workshop registration

June 2016: Silver State AP Conference (AP Teachers) Oct 2016: Develop AP Payment System / Schedule (Administration) Nov 2016: AP Teacher Cadre Collaboration (AP Teachers); Writer's Workshop (AP Teachers) Jan 2016: Provide Staff with AP Potential Report (Administration) Feb 2017: Teacher Recommendations March - May 2017: AP Study Sessions (AP Teachers)

N/A

Comments:



Action StepResources and Amount

NeededList Artifacts/Evidence Timeline and Position Responsible

Monitoring

Status

2.2 Family Engagement (Required) Continuation From Last Year: Yes NCCAT-S Indicators: Prior to pre-registration, an AP informational night will be held so that parents and prospective students have the opportunity to explore the requirements of each AP class and adequately plan their courseload.

Facility and Staff Availability to host AP night Parentlink Communication Communication via School Newsletter, Social Media and Website AP Course Overviews and Syllabi

2015-2016 College Board Report Student/Parent Attendance Numbers at AP Night Survey Results AP Contract Teacher Recruiting Plans Student Presentations of AP courses to prospective students

Nov 2016: School Newsletter & Website Article (Administration) Dec 2016: College & Career Readiness Night (Counselors) Jan 2017: Course Catalog distribution (Curriculum Admin); Recruiting Plans (AP Teachers) Feb 2017: AP Informational Night (Counselors /Administration/ AP Teachers); CREW Day (Counselor/Administration) Mar 2017: AP Contract

N/A

Comments:

2.3 Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment (Required) Continuation From Last Year: Yes NCCAT-S Indicators: Students will be appropriately placed into Advanced Placement courses based on review of transcripts as well as individual discussions during pre-registration.

Transcripts One-on-One student conferences Teacher Recommendations

2015-2016 College Board Report 2016-2017 Pre-Registration reports Teacher Recommendation Checklist for potential students

Nov 2016: AP Teacher Cadre Collaboration for structured grading practices (AP Teachers/Administration) Jan 2017: Course Catalog Distribution (Administration) Feb 2017: AP Informational Night (Counselors /Administration/ AP Teachers) March 2017: One-on-One Conferencing (Counselors)

N/A

Comments:


Comments:





Priority Need/Goal 3:Increase the percentage of positive student responses on respectful learning environment questions on annual district survey.

Root Causes:There is a need to address student emotional wellness and feeling of safety as evidenced by district student achievement gap data.

Measurable Objective 1:Increase the percent of students indicating they feel happy at school from 94.7% to 97% and increase the number of students who feel safe at school from 78.7% to 82%.

Monitoring Status

N/A


Action Step(please only list one action step

per box)

Resources and Amount

Needed for Implementation(people, time, materials,

funding sources)

List Artifacts/Evidence of

Progress:Information (Data) that will verify

the action step is in progress or has occurred.


Status

3.1 Professional Development (Required) Continuation From Last Year: No NCCAT-S Indicators: Professional Development in Bullying and Cyberbullying for the purpose of increasing awareness of respectful and productive engagement among educators, students, families and the community.

Student Guidance classe Monthly SBCT meetings with Guidance Houses Student Pledge cards for Bullying Guidance Lesson Plans

Grade-level Guidance Lesson Plan Cyberbullying training for Staff Public Service messages during Daily Announcements Student Pledge cards

October: School-wide Participation in Cyberbullying Awareness Month November - May: Professional Development through Guidance House meetings about strategies for recognizing students being bullied and how to and requirements for reporting bullying (Administration/Social Workers/Counselors); Guidance lessons for students on Cyberbullying and Respectful treatment of individuals (Social Workers/Counselors); One-on-one conferences with teachers (Administration)

N/A

Comments:



Action Step Resources and Amount Needed List Artifacts/Evidence Timeline and Position ResponsibleMonitoring

Status

3.2 Family Engagement (Optional) Continuation From Last Year: No NCCAT-S Indicators: Communication about Bullying and Cyberbullying for the purpose of increasing awareness of respectful and productive engagement among families and the community.

PAC monthly meetings with parents and Administration Parentlink messages from Administration Guidance emails to Parents/Guardians from Counseling Department

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) agendas Parentlink messages Guidance emails to Parents/Guardians from Counseling Department

September - May: Discuss social media issues (cyberbullying) with parents at PAC meetings (Administration); Parentlink messages as necessary to provide parents/guardians with community resources

N/A

Comments:

3.3 Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment (Optional) Continuation From Last Year: NCCAT-S Indicators: N/A

Comments:


Comments:



COMPONENT III: Budget Plan

COORDINATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PLAN WITH OTHER PROGRAMS: Provide the sources of funds your school is currently receiving and identify the purposes for which those funds are

spent. Sources of funds may include General Budget, Title I , Title II, Title III, Migrant, Immigrant, Neglected & Delinquent, 21st Century After School Programs, Gear Up, IDEA, McKinney-Vento/Homeless, Head Start, state-funded Pre-Kindergarten, Teacher Incentive Fund, Striving Readers, and other state/federal funds.

Source of Funds applicable to

Priority Need/Goal

Amount Received for

this School Year

Purposes for which funds are used (include targeted audience, specific activities, intended

outcomes, etc.)Applicable Goal(s)

HSCR $12,000Prep-Buyouts for online credit retrieval Teachers of Record

Weekly Math tutoringGoals 1 and 2

ELL Funding $374 ELL tutoring Goals 1 and 2

HOPE 2 $33,000Purchase of Naviance license to research post-secondary options, assist students with development of career goals, and develop individualized application portfolios. Development of professional development about bullying and cyberbullying prevention.

Goals 1, 2 and 3



APPENDIX A - Professional Development Plan

1.1Counselors will meet with each student to determine an academic plan that encourages pursuit of an advanced diploma course of study.

Goal 1 Additional PD Action Step (Optional)

2.1All teachers of Advanced Placement courses will be trained in strategies to assist AP learners.


3.1Professional Development in Bullying and Cyberbullying for the purpose of increasing awareness of respectful and productive engagement among educators, students, families and the community.




APPENDIX B - Family Engagement Plan

1.2The Success Center will encourage parents to utilize the resources available including, but not limited to, College & Career Readiness as well as tutoring services.

Goal 1 Additional Family Engagement Action Step (Optional)

2.2Prior to pre-registration, an AP informational night will be held so that parents and prospective students have the opportunity to explore the requirements of each AP class and adequately plan their courseload.


3.2Communication about Bullying and Cyberbullying for the purpose of increasing awareness of respectful and productive engagement among families and the community.




APPENDIX C - Monitoring/Evaluation

Priority Need/Goal 1Priority Need/Goal 1:Increase the percentage of students graduating with an advanced diploma each year.

Measurable Objective(s):

Increase the percent of students graduating with an advanced diploma from 53% to 57% by 2017 as measured by NSPF.

StatusN/A

Comments:

1.1 Professional Development:1.2 Family Engagement:1.3 Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment:1.4 Other:

Mid-Year End-of-Year

1.1 Counselors will meet with each student to determine an academic plan that encourages pursuit of an advanced diploma course of study.

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps

1.2 The Success Center will encourage parents to utilize the resources available including, but not limited to, College & Career Readiness as well as tutoring services.

Progress



Barriers

Next Steps

1.3 Students will be enrolled in classes taught by trained teachers and tutoring opportunities outside of the school day will be provided for struggling students.

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps

1.4

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps




Priority Need/Goal 2Priority Need/Goal 2:The percentage of students scoring a 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Exam will increase annually.


Increase the percent of students scoring a 3 or above on the AP Exam from 52.9% to 57% by 2017 as measured by College Board Reports.

StatusN/A

Comments:



2.1 All teachers of Advanced Placement courses will be trained in strategies to assist AP learners.

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps

2.2 Prior to pre-registration, an AP informational night will be held so that parents and prospective students have the opportunity to explore the requirements of each AP class and adequately plan their courseload.

Progress



Barriers

Next Steps

2.3 Students will be appropriately placed into Advanced Placement courses based on review of transcripts as well as individual discussions during pre-registration.

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps

2.4

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps




Priority Need/Goal 3Priority Need/Goal 3:Increase the percentage of positive student responses on respectful learning environment questions on annual district survey.


Increase the percent of students indicating they feel happy at school from 94.7% to 97% and increase the number of students who feel safe at school from 78.7% to 82%.

StatusN/A

Comments:



3.1 Professional Development in Bullying and Cyberbullying for the purpose of increasing awareness of respectful and productive engagement among educators, students, families and the community.

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps

3.2 Communication about Bullying and Cyberbullying for the purpose of increasing awareness of respectful and productive engagement among families and the community.

Progress



Barriers

Next Steps

3.3

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps

3.4

Progress

Barriers

Next Steps



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School Performance Plan - Clark County School District Data For General Education Including FRL English ... Inquiry Process & Action Plan Design ... Nevada Department of Education