7-2-14 Cabarrus County Schools School Improvement Plan J.N. Fries Magnet School 2014-2015 Vision Middle Years Programme As a dynamic educational team, we will work together with students, parents and the community: •To meet the needs of the 21st century learner in a safe, supportive learning environment that fosters the intellectual, physical and emotional growth of the child and encourages students to view the world through multiple lenses. •To develop responsible and active global citizens who are compassionate lifelong learners. •To empower students to be creative, innovative problem solvers. •To teach the NCSCOS within the context of the Middle Years Programme while providing a rigorous, yet personally relevant curriculum. STEM As a dynamic educational team, we will work together with students, parents and the community: •To meet the needs of the 21st century learner by developing globally responsible, technologically savvy, problem solving citizens who are effective communicators. •To support and encourage the growth and holistic development of the middle grades learner by providing programs and services designed to cultivate well-rounded students. •To maintain high standards by providing a relevant and challenging inquiry and project-based curriculum centered around STEM. •To provide our community with leaders in the areas of STEM through continuous improvement driven by data, collaboration, and innovation.
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7-2-14
Cabarrus County Schools School Improvement Plan
J.N. Fries Magnet School
2014-2015
Vision
Middle Years Programme
As a dynamic educational team, we will work together with students, parents and the community: •To meet the needs of the 21st century learner in a safe, supportive learning environment that fosters the intellectual, physical and emotional growth of the child and encourages students to view the world through multiple lenses. •To develop responsible and active global citizens who are compassionate lifelong learners. •To empower students to be creative, innovative problem solvers. •To teach the NCSCOS within the context of the Middle Years Programme while providing a rigorous, yet personally relevant curriculum.
STEM As a dynamic educational team, we will work together with students, parents and the community:
•To meet the needs of the 21st century learner by developing globally responsible, technologically savvy, problem solving citizens who are effective communicators. •To support and encourage the growth and holistic development of the middle grades learner by providing programs and services designed to cultivate well-rounded students. •To maintain high standards by providing a relevant and challenging inquiry and project-based curriculum centered around STEM. •To provide our community with leaders in the areas of STEM through continuous improvement driven by data, collaboration, and innovation.
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Mission Statement
Middle Years Programme
We will provide a safe, supportive, and exciting cross-curricular environment that will cultivate multi-dimensional exploration and collaboration. Through a rigorous and personally relevant instructional program, we will develop knowledgeable, compassionate, and reflective global citizens whose goal is to create a positive impact on the world.
STEM
We will inspire students to be intrinsically motivated to excel academically and to meet the growing global challenges of the 21st century. By facilitating innovation, collaboration, and problem-based learning, we will cultivate students’
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills and interests.
Belief Statements
We believe in…. Education of the whole child. Personalized educational approaches for each child. Caring and respectful relationships. Safe, motivating, and inviting learning environments. Integrity and honesty.
Parent and community partnerships. Fiscal responsibility and efficient operations. Data-driven decisions. Achievement of success and educational excellence.
School Improvement Team Members
Name Position Elyse Koenig 7th and 8th grade MYP ELA/SS Teacher Katherine Furr 7th and 8th grade MYP Math/Science Catherine Evelend Counselor Lori Comer 6th grade Computer Applications Margaret Gladin 8th Grade STEM ELA Megan McNutt STEM Coach Erica Williard Technology Facilitator Deanna Merrell 7th Grade STEM Science Jonathan Walters Health/PE Erica Giles Spanish Kimberly Burr Media Coordinator Bethany Melton Administrative Meredith Farrell Art Angie Wood Assistant Principal/IB Coordinator Kecia Coln Principal Stephen Platt 8th and 6th grade MYP Math/Social Studies Beth Torres 6th Grade STEM Rep Alyn Semanski Assistant Principal/STEM Coordinator Prasanna Balakrishnan Parent Representative Mangala Patil Parent Representative Aimee Steele Parent Representative Tara Weathers Parent Representative
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JNFMS
Strategy: MYP Implementation
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What data supports the strategy? (Insert data or put data in summary form.)
Spring 2014 EOG Data
Grade Math Reading Science
%
Prof
Level
4-5
%
%
Prof
Level
4-5 %
%
Prof
Level
4-5 %
6th Fries 86.6 79.4 93.3 88.0
District 49.8 40.7 63.3 51.3
Harris
Hickory
69.1
56.2
62.0
49.3
73.2
73.8
62.5
62.8
7th Fries 76.8 69.5 93.2 87.4
District 49.2 40.3 61.7 50.8
Harris
Hickory
64.3
65.3
51.7
55.8
73.4
71.1
62.9
58.8
8th Fries 79.2 74.2 91.2 82.4 98.1 96.2
District 51.1 42.5 62 48.7 78.9 70.6
Harris
Hickory
71.8
66.1
62.9
56.2
77.7
68.4
65.4
69.0
87.3
83.7
83.9
75.5
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JNFMS
Strategy: MYP Implementation
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Math
I
Fries 92.2
District 97.8
Harris
Hickory
100
99.2
Walk-Through Data 4th Quarter 2014
Self-Evaluation Data 4th Quarter 2014
International Mindedness/ Intercultural Awareness 1.3913
International Mindedness 2.57
Connections 2.47826
Connections 2.143
Student Centered 2.73913
Student Centered 2.476
Area of Interaction 1
Area of Interaction 1.667
Learner Profile 1
Learner Profile Traits 1.7619
21st Century/ATL
skills 1.7826
21st Century Skills 2
Formative and summative assessment 1.5217
Assessment 1.8571
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JNFMS
Strategy: MYP Implementation
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What strengths were noted from that data?
What opportunities for improvement were
noted in that data?
Information/Data needed that you do not have.
We are above the district proficiency average
and comparable schools for 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade
reading and math. 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade reading
and Math I were above 91% proficient. We
tested more students in Math I than any other
middle school.
We were above our fidelity goal in both the
walk-through and self-evaluation data in
Connections, Student Centered, 21st
Century/ATL skills, and assessment.
We are below the district average and our
comparable schools in Math I.
6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade math were below 87%
proficiency.
We were below our fidelity goal in the walk-
through data for international mindedness
and learner profile.
Due to the changes in MYP we are no longer
looking at AOIs and are now focusing on
inquiry questions.
Goal Team Chair: Angie Wood Date: 7/8/14
Who is primarily responsible to ensure the work of the plan is completed? Angie Wood
SMART
Impact
Goal
(3-year
projectio
n)
By June 2017, we will raise our reading proficiency to 94.2%.
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
83.9 92.7 93.2 93.7 94.2
By June 2017, we will raise our math proficiency to 86.9% and 93.7% for Math I.
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
6-8 Math EOG 72.7 81.2 83.1 85 86.9
Math I 85.9 92.2 92.7 93.2 93.7
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JNFMS
Strategy: MYP Implementation
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SMART
Fidelity
Goal
(3-Year
Projectio
n)
By June 2017, teachers will increase their IB-MYP Implementation in each category as measured by the IB MYP self-evaluation rubric
and MYP Walk-through data. Baseline data was determined by 1st quarter data of 2012-13.
Who is primarily responsible to ensure the work of the plan is completed? Alyn Szymanski
SMART
Impact
Goal
(3-year
projectio
n)
By June 2017, we will raise our reading proficiency to 94.2%.
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
83.9 92.7 93.2 93.7 94.2
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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By June 2017, we will raise our math proficiency to 86.9% and 93.7% for Math I.
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
6-8 Math EOG 72.7 81.2 83.1 85 86.9
Math I 85.9 92.2 92.7 93.2 93.7
SMART
Fidelity
Goal
(3-Year
Projectio
n)
STEM FIDELITY Goal:
By June 2017, the JN Fries STEM Program will be at the prepared level, 3, for all criterion and at the model level, level 4, for four criterion
on the Middle School STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric as measured by the NC STEM Recognition Program Rubric.
By June 2015, the JN Fries STEM Program will be at the prepared level, level 3, for each of the criterion for Goal A2.3
(Vertical/Horizontal planning and PBL improvement), Goal A5.1 (Individual Professional Development), and Goal A5.2 (Job
embedded professional development).
STEM
Attributes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2013 4 2 3 4 2 3 2 2 2 1
2014 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 2 2
2015 4 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3
2016 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3
2017 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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Identify the measures you will use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.
A. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented/
completed? (Completion Data)
Measure Reported
When
Percent of Steps Complete Nov., Feb.
2014-15
B. List the measure(s) the team will use
to determine if the strategy was
implemented correctly? (Fidelity)
Measure Reported
When
STEM Attribute
Implementation Rubric (A2.3,
A5.1, A5.2)
November
February
STEM Google Doc for Vertical
Alignment Reflection Data
Nov., Feb.
2014-15
C. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the overall goal was met?
(Impact)
Summative Measure Reported
When
EOG’s, EOC’s June 2015
Common Exams June 2015
Formative Measure Reported
When
Benchmark Nov., Feb.
2014-15
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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Indicate the steps you will need to take to implement this strategy.
Step Action Steps Person
Responsible Evidence of Completion Start Date End Date Completed?
#1 Plan PBL and vertical
alignment days McNutt Registration February 1, 2014 March 1, 2014
July 2014
#2 Teachers participate in
STEMmersion. (A5.2) Szymanski Registration for STEMmersion March 1, 2014 July 18, 2014
July 2014
#3
Teachers attend vertical
alignment meeting /
STEM orientation
training for new teachers.
McNutt Reflection google doc March 1, 2014 August 25, 2014
August 2014
#4 Create google doc for
reflection on vertical
alignment meeting
McNutt Google Doc June 1, 2014 August 25, 2014
August 2014
#5
Create google doc.
survey of STEM
Attribute Implementation
Rubric for attributes 2.3,
5.1, and 5.2
Szymanski Google Doc June 12, 2014 August 25, 2014
August 2014
#6 Plan monthly STEM
meetings to include
professional development
McNutt/
Szymanski
Calendar invitation
Rosters
PD Evaluation Surveys
June 12, 2014 August 25, 2014
August 2014
#7
Research local
opportunities for
individual professional
development
McNutt Notes June 12, 2014 December 2, 2014/
On-going
November 2014
#8
Plan and schedule local
individual professional
development
opportunities
McNutt Calendar invitation
Evaluation Surveys June 12, 2014
December 2, 2014/
On-going
November 2014
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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#9
Collect and analyze PBL
and vertical alignment
reflection google doc.
information
McNutt Google doc June 19, 2014 December 2, 2014
November 2014
#10
Collect and analyze
google doc. survey data
of STEM Attribute
Implementation Rubric
for attributes 2.3, 5.1, and
5.2
McNutt/
Szymanski Survey results August 20, 2014 December 2, 2014
November 2014
#11
Celebrate progress and
create action steps for
next cycle based on data
collected.
McNutt/
Szymanski
SIP PLAN/DO document for
next cycle October 1, 2014 December 2, 2014
November 2014
1st Check/Act Cycle – to be completed around December 6, 2014 due to Mathew on December 12, 2014
Insert the data for completion, fidelity, and impact.
Completion Data
Percent of Steps Completed: 100%
Other Completion Data:
Self-Evaluation Data
INSPIRE Grant PD and PLC attendance data
PBL and Vertical Alignment Reflection data
Fidelity Data
As of October 1, 2014:
Total number of PD Sessions Attended by JNFMS Teachers: 8
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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Total number of JNFMS Teachers Meeting or Exceeding the Grant Requirement: 12 of 14 (86%)
Goal A5.1 (Individual Professional Development), and Goal A5.2 (Job embedded professional development) on the STEM attribute rubric require
that teachers participate in monthly job embedded and professional development related to their individual needs. STEM monthly meetings and
professional development planning days have been organized to address the needs of teachers identified on beginning of the year surveys and in
individual meetings. The attendance at PD sessions is as follows:
Table 1: Professional Development Attendance to Date
# PD Session Number of JNFMS Teachers
1 NASA Camp 2014 Online Training (6 hrs) 3
2 NASA Camp 2014 Training (15 hrs) 3
3 STEMersion 2014 (35 hrs) 2
4 August 14th: STEM Curriculum Writing 12
5 August 15th: Vertical Planning Day (3 hrs) 11
6 August 19th: Technology (1 hr) 12
7 September: STEM PD on PBL (1 hr) 13
8 November 4th: STEM PD on vertical planning and inquiry and facilitation (3 hrs)
13
9 STEM SWAP Day (Vertical awareness) (7 hrs) 2
10 December 2014: Peer Observations with feedback (1 hr)
14
Table 2: Number of Required PD Hours Met by JNFMS Teachers
# Name Hours Attended
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School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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1 8A 13.5
2 6A 6
3 6B 14.5
4 8B 11.5
5 6C 12.5
6 8C 49.5
7 7A 14.5
8 8D 70.5
9 7B 14.5
10 E 13.5
11 7C 11.5
12 6D 13.5
13 6E 6
14 7D 14.5
Teachers completed a self-evaluation on the STEM attribute rubric and indicated the following, where level “4” is model, level “3” is prepared, level “2” is
developing, and level “1” is early:
Grade Level
A2.3 Research & Development
A5.4 Frequency of PD
A1.1 Frequency of PBLs
A1.2 Frequency of STEM Integration
A4.1 Authentic Assessments
A4.2 Teachers Collaboratively Develop Assessments
A6.1 Culture of Inquiry
6 3 3 3 3 3 4 2
7 4 1 2 1 2 2 2
7 4 3 3 3 3 3 3
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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Teachers rated the STEM program at an average level 3.3 on STEM attribute 2.3, indicating that teams are meeting monthly and quarterly to research and share
information related to STEM goal
6 4 1 3 3 2 3 3
6 3 1 3 2 3 4 3
8 2 1 2 3 3 2 2
6 4 2 3 2 3 3 2
8 3 1 2 2 3 2 2
8 3 3 3 4 4 3 2
8 4 1 2 2 2 1 3
7 4 1 2 2 2 3 2
7 2 1 2 2 4 3 2
6 3 3 3 3 4 3 3
Average: 3.3 1.7 2.6 2.5 2.9 2.8 2.4
Impact Data
Grade Math Benchmark Reading Benchmark Science Benchmark
STEM attributes 2.3, 5.1, and 5.2 have increased to a
prepared level (Level 3) as determined by teacher self-
assessment data and professional development logs.
Increase the frequency of job embedded
professional development based STEM attributes
5.2 and 5.4 to a model level (Level 4). In order to
Continued tracking of individual
professional development needs and
interests.
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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Self- assessment data indicated that attribute 2.3
increased from a developing level (2.63) to a
prepared level (3.3).
We were above 85% percent proficiency and above
the district average and comparable schools in 6-8
Reading, 6-8 Math and Math 2. We have more
students taking Math 1 than any other middle
school.
achieve this level, teachers need to participate in 30
or more hours of PD. Currently our average is
around 12 hours per teacher.
We will continue to increase teacher
professional development opportunities
throughout the year. Teachers currently rated
themselves at an early/developing level (1.7),
though the PD tracking tool indicates that all
teachers but one have completed a semester’s
worth of professional development.
We were below the district average and
comparable schools in Math 1.
Plan is to be written from December 6, 2014 to March 1, 2015.
Step Action Steps Person
Responsible Evidence of Completion Start Date End Date Completed?
#1 Core teachers analyze
benchmark
results/summative
assessments and
complete the
benchmark analysis
form to identify
students in need of
remediation and
Angie Wood/Alyn
Szymanski
Benchmark analysis forms December 6,
2014 January 22, 2015
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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enrichment.
#2 Core teachers meet in
grade level teams to
review benchmark and
summative assessment
analysis to develop
intervention plans.
Angie Wood/Alyn
Szymanski
Completed spreadsheet per
grade level.
December 6,
2014 January 22, 2015
#3
Research local
opportunities for
individual professional
development
McNutt Notes December 6,
2014 March 1, 2015
#4
Plan and schedule local
individual professional
development
opportunities for 80% of
teachers
McNutt Calendar invitation
Evaluation Surveys
December 6,
2014 March 1, 2015
#5
Conduct monthly STEM
PD with continued focus
on individual teachers’
needs.
Szymanski
McNutt
Evaluation Surveys
PD Attendance logs
December 6,
2014 March 1, 2015
#6
Collect and analyze PBL
and vertical alignment
reflection google doc.
information
McNutt Google doc December 6,
2014 March 1, 2015
#7
Teachers submit three
PBL plans for review by
STEM coach and
INSPIRE grant team.
McNutt PBL Plans December 6,
2014 March 1, 2015
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PLAN OF ACTION
2014-2015 School Year
School Name: JN Fries Magnet School- STEM
Strategy: STEM Implementation
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#8
Collect and analyze
google doc. survey data
of STEM Attribute
Implementation Rubric
for attributes 2.3, 5.1, and
5.2
McNutt/
Szymanski Survey results
December 6,
2014 March 1, 2015
#9
Celebrate progress
(STEMIE Award) and
create action steps for
next cycle based on data
collected.
McNutt/
Szymanski
SIP PLAN/DO document for
next cycle
December 6,
2014 March 1, 2015
2nd
Check/Act Cycle – to be completed around March 1, 2015. Due to Mathew March 9, 2015.
Completion Data
Percent of Steps Completed:
Other Completion Data:
Fidelity Data
Impact Data
School Improvement Plan Level 2 Objectives
Key Steps to accomplish strategy
Professional Development Needed to Support Strategies:
Resources: A: Available N: Needed
Measure
Current Status: Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning (81.1%) Objective: Differentiate and offer a variety of professional development opportunities to improve student learning during staff meetings. Strategy: Tailor professional development to teacher needs.
#1 Survey staff for professional development needs #2 Plan and schedule professional development at monthly staff meetings #3 Re-survey staff at the end of each quarter
Training for presenters.
A: Teachers and support staff N: Materials and Presenters
Increased percentages on Professional Development section of the Teacher Working Conditions Survey
Current Status: Last year we competed in 8 North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities competitions and placed 7th overall in the state. Objective: By April 2015, increase our North Carolina Association for Scholastic ranking from 7th to 5th. Strategy: Seek funding, faculty sponsors and students to participate.
#1 Secure funding #2 Secure faculty advisors #3 Inform students and parents of opportunities to compete in the scholastic activities.
Train faculty advisors as needed and provide details regarding the competition.
N: funding, materials, advisors
Increased competition ranking for the NCASA 2014-15 school year.