Johnson Middle School

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Johnson Middle School SCHOOL PROFILE 700 Student Population

Virginia Public Schools Grades 6 - 8Number of Classrooms:28

Welcome to Johnson Middle School, a member of the Virginia Public Schools, serving a 700 student population, grades 6-8.

1OUR MISSIONAll children can learn.All children benefit from developmentally appropriate materials, practices, and strategies.All children deserve a quality education in which individual needs are met, exceeded, and supported.Social skills, such as Life skills, deserve the same attention as academic ones.School is not just about children: it encompasses families, parents, community, stakeholders, society, the environment and the world.Children must be encouraged to see the connections between new learning and prior knowledge.Children are more than test scores.Children learn best in a safe, caring environment, one that values diversity, collaboration, and risk-taking.Children thrive when expectations are high and self-esteem higher.Direct instruction of students helps to increase student achievement.

Johnson Middle School

At Johnson Middle School, we believe:

Thank you for visiting Johnson Middle School where All children can learn.At Johnson, we believe All children benefit from developmentally appropriate materials, practices, and strategies.All children deserve a quality education in which individual needs are met, exceeded, and supported.Social skills, such as Life skills, deserve the same attention as academic ones.At Johnson, School is not just about children: it encompasses families, parents, community, stakeholders, society, the environment and the world.We believeChildren must be encouraged to see the connections between new learning and prior knowledge.Children are more than test scores.All Children learn best in a safe, caring environment, one that values diversity, collaboration, and risk-taking.As Children thrive when expectations are high their self-esteem raises higher.Thats why Johnson Middle School, providesDirect instruction, to increase the students overall achievement.

2The School Day

Length of School Day ( Amount of time school is in session on a normal school day)School 6hours30minutesState Average 6hours30minutesInstructional Time(Amount of time per day students are engaged in instructional activities)School 5hours30minutesState Average 5hours42minutesWe spend approximately 1000 hours per year in the actual implementation of the instruction of our children here at Johnson Middle School. Time management is an art and we have mastered it.

3Data SCHOOL DATA

Current Expenses Per Pupil:$7,500.00 - 8,199.99Instructional Computers: 35Technology Measure: MEDIUM-LOWEducational Climate Index: HIGH Cost per elementary school student: At $9,709 per student per year, the United States ranked first, followed in order by Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland and AustriaAs a result of our efforts, we have been able to keep the cost of educating our student population well below the national average of 9,709 per student. We cut our costs by approximately 1200 - 2,209 per student relating to 800,400 1, 500,000 per year. This adds nearly 1 to 1 and a half million dollars in savings to our educational budget annually4Breakdown by Ethnicity

White16.5%Black3.9%Hispanic74.9%Asian/Pacific Islander2.1%American Indian/Alaska Native2.6%

We have had over 2500 proposals come out of our office last year to request the federal, state and private funding necessary to allow us to offer top quality educational programs to our diverse student population on campus as well as to those students who join us from the comfort of their own homes through our satellite school operations.

5Socio-Economic Background

30% upper income40% average income30% low income The student population socio-economic background is mixed with 30% upper income, 40% average income, and 30% low income. Our students enjoy attending school and our retention rate is high. School-wide results on national tests are at the 45% percentile and in the area of state-mandated assessment, only 40% of the students were successful in passing. The majority of the students performed below state-mandated expectations.

6Johnson Report CardYearJohnsons Report CardWhen graduation time came around last year Johnson had the lowest test scores amongst middle schools in the nation, in every ethnic, socio-economic and gender category. We are reorganizing our efforts to train our students to become leaders, because as educators, that is what we do. In previous years some of our former students have exhibited academic excellence and become local and international leaders in their chosen professions. Our school is currently at the focal point of a change that will lead to academic success. We are prepared to lead in the national and international arena due to planned hard work and assessment strategies that will occur within the halls of this great school.Despite all of our previous efforts, a recent Virginia State Board of Education report has indicated that Johnson Middle School has failed to make adequate yearly progress in reading and math for students with disabilities last year, according to the Virginia State Board of Education's Report Card. The report card also showed that the Johnson underperformed state averages in standardized testing scores and attendance rate. Under the accountability provisions in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, all public school campuses, school districts, and the state are evaluated for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Districts, campuses, and the state are required to meet AYP criteria on three measures: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and either Graduation Rate (for high schools and districts) or Attendance Rate (for elementary and middle/junior high schools).If a campus, district, or state that is receiving Title I, Part A funds fails to meet AYP for two consecutive years, that campus, district, or state is subject to certain requirements such as offering supplemental education services, offering school choice, and/or taking corrective actions.Under theNo Child Left Behind Act, AYP is a benchmark that increases by 7.5 percent each year to represent the annual academic performance targets schools must reach to be considered on track. For the 2009 -10 school year, the benchmark was for 77.5 percent of students to meet or exceed standards on state exams. According to the report card, only 40 percent of students in the Johnson Middle School met or exceeded the standards.We are proposing a plan to increase our (AYP) Adequate Yearly Progress report by taking the following measures to continue in our quest as an innovative school while allowing our outstanding teachers and leaders to utilize assistive technologies to make a positive difference to improve literacy, math and other skills. One of the best gifts that we can give our students is acceptance. Each student has different learning styles and abilities when it comes to retaining knowledge. We have worked steadily alongside our gifted teachers and we have collaborated for the past 6 months on ways to increase our AYP. We have determined that the work accomplished with the Don Johnston curriculum during a six month trial period has proved to increase student productivity and increased the morale of our teachers, so we will continue working with the curriculum over the next three years to increase AYP. At Johnson Middle School we are interested in Educational Innovation. We have found a curriculum by which our educators can work with tools, methods, strategies and materials in a different manner to support all learners. Our teachers are stretching specialized instruction up the ladder and pressing right into the world of general education. We are talking education not assistive technology.

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Student Achievement Objectives

Here at Johnson Middle School, our objective is to increase student achievement in all areas.

Here at Johnson Middle School, our objective is to increase student achievement in all areas. We especially want our students to meet or exceed the benchmarks on national and state mandated assessments.

We will achieve this objective by doing the following:

Examining our assessment data to determine the areas of weakness and strengthReasons for weaknessesAfter areas of weakness have been identified:Teachers can focus on areas of weaknessTutorial sessions will be offered twice a weekAreas of weakness can strengthened in the computer lab with software 8Conclusions About The Learning EnvironmentAlthough our school showed a trend in scoring below the national and state standards from 2008-2010, 2011 scores showed marked improvementWe will focus on continuous improvement of our instructional strategies in order to boost test scores in the upcoming 2011-2012 school yearAcademic standards will be reinforced through professional development trainings, administrative reviews with feedback, and collaborative planning

Conclusions About the Learning Environment

Although our school showed a trend in scoring below the national and state standards from 2008-2010, 2011 scores showed marked improvementWe will focus on continuous improvement of our instructional strategies in order to boost test scores in the upcoming 2011-2012 school yearAcademic standards will be reinforced through professional development trainings, administrative reviews with feedback, and collaborative planning

9Parental ParticipationWe currently have a PTO organization in place with 45% of parents participatingWe will focus on improving parental participation in our school by holding membership drives at back to school nights and orientation nights.We will improve parental participation at our school by improving communication through updates on the school website, e-mails, and a Johnson Middle School PTO Facebook page

We currently have a PTO organization in place with 45% of parents participatingWe will focus on improving parental participation in our school by holding membership drives at back to school nights and orientation nights.We will improve parental participation at our school by improving communication through updates on the school website, e-mails, and a Johnson Middle School PTO Facebook page

10Classroom Profile Students Per Teacher 28 Enrollment 700 Economically Disadvantaged30%

We have had the privileged to receive exceptional students in our efforts to diversify our schools student body and faculty composition.

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Attendance Rate

Students are expected to attend school everyday unless they have an excused absence.

Attendance at Johnson Middle School is high.

Students are expected to attend school everyday unless they have an excused absence.Attendance at Johnson Middle School is high.

In order to keep our attendance high, we will continue to do the following:Special events in recognition of good attendanceGrade level rewards and individual acknowledgements for good attendanceIntervention strategies when an attendance problem is recognized

12Technology

Technology here at Johnson Middle School is adequate .Technology here at Johnson Middle School is adequate. We would like for our technology to be better than adequate but due to budgetary constraints, we are limited as to what and how much we can do. For the 2011-2012 school year, we have set up a Technology Committee to help improve our technology.

The Technology Committee will address the following: How much of the schools budget is allotted for technology?Is there a way to increase the budget?Is all technology in the school up and running (are there computers, smartboards, etc. that are not being used because they need to be fixed)?Is technology including computer labs being fully utilized?What are the technology concerns for each grade level?Technology training provided for staff, students13

Professional Development

Professional Development is essential in keeping our staff up to date and helping them in continuing to learn.

Professional Development

Professional Development is essential in keeping our staff up to date and helping them in continuing to learn and improve. Here at Johnson Middle School, there is at least one professional development opportunity offered per week. Some of the staff development is required and some are optional. We also have a budget set aside that staff can also choose professional development opportunities that are outside of Johnson Middle School. Johnson Middle School does have a committee that schedules our weekly Professional Development.

Professional Development Committee

Our Professional Development Committee includes the principle, assistant principle, teachers, and assistant teachers so that there is equal representation. Based on our staff development needs, the Professional Development Committee will develop a calendar which will include the topic and date for each weekly staff development session.

14Low morale equals low test scores.

2010-2011 Test scores are lower than the state average.

An assessment of teachers and their behavior toward the students will be conducted to ensure morale standards remain intact throughout the 2011-2012 school year.

Faculty and staff should be capable of motivating and creating a learning environment for students to improve test scores by 5%.Faculty and Staff Morale Improvement Strategies for 2011-2012

152011-2012 Curriculum Lesson plans should include student/teacher interaction and student teacher conferences.

Faculty and staff will have to participate in a mandatory meetings to share strategies for improving test scores.

All lesson plans will include critical thinking, classroom objectives, procedure, course work and homework assessments

16Student Disciplinary Conduct Reports

Johnson Middle School does not permit inappropriate behavior. Students who violate school rules will be subject to disciplinary action based upon the severity of the behavior. Repeated failure to follow school rules, even of the minor rules, can lead to more serious punishment. These actions can include the following Student Disciplinary Conduct Reports:ReferralConduct NoticeIn School SuspensionOut of School SuspensionExpulsion

17Conceptual Framework

Although Johnson Middle School is a public school, we integrate the Conceptual Framework into all aspects of our School Improvement Plan.

Seeking Knowledge We as educators seek knowledge from each other through our mentoring program and working together on various committees.Seeking Wisdom We seek wisdom from each other as we work together on a daily basis, just as our students and in some cases our parents seek wisdom from us as teachers.Serving Others WE strive to serve our students, parents, co-workers, and administrators in everything that we do from mentoring programs, tutorial classes, staff development, etc.Edifying Others - We as educators work hard to edify others. We lead by example and in doing this , we are modeling for our students the importance of building up, aiding, and encouraging others.

18Johnson Middle School Improvement Goals for 2011-2012 State and National school year

Only 45% of students scored passing on mandated testing.40% of students scored below average.Improve faculty moral. Improve learning strategies , since 1993 more children live in lower income households (Weisman, Knight, Cooner 2005)Develop afterschool learning programs.

19Thank You

We believe that our students and faculty deserve the best. We endeavor to create a school climate that will lead to the realization of their overall success.

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