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School Improvement Plan

2015-2016 2015-2016 through 2016-2017

School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

Draft Due: September 28, 2015 Final Copy Due: October 26, 2015

2015-2016 River Gate Elementary School Improvement Plan Report

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River Gate Elementary School Contact Information

School: River Gate Elementary Courier Number: 590

Address:

15340 Smith Road Phone Number: 980-344-1000

Charlotte, NC 28273 Fax Number: 980-343- 1836

Learning Community South School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rivergateES

Principal: Kimberly Odom

Learning Community Superintendent: Dennis Queen

River Gate Elementary School Improvement Team Membership From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”

Committee Position Name Email Address Date

Elected

Principal Kimberly Odom [email protected] 9/17/2015

Assistant Principal Representative Cheryl Moran [email protected] 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Keisha Alston [email protected] 9/17/2015

Inst. Support Representative L. Flowers [email protected] 9/17/2015

Teacher Assistant Representative Shantal Moss [email protected] 9/17/2015

Parent Representative Pamela Hill, PTA President [email protected] 9/17/2015

Parent Representative Michael Baxley, Chair [email protected] 9/17/2015

Staff Representative Brandie Harris [email protected] 9/17/2015

Staff Representative Aenoy Phommavongsay [email protected] 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Lilia Lawson- Kindergarten [email protected] 9/17/2015


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Teacher Representative Francine Tortorello- 1st Grade [email protected] 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Cheri Adams- 2nd Grade [email protected] 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Pazley Leone- 3rd Grade [email protected] 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Laura Mayle- 4th Grade [email protected] 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Whitney Godfrey- 5th Grade [email protected] 9/17/2015

Vision Statement

District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and

productive life.

School: River Gate will be a place where learning is fun and students are constantly engaged. Through our efforts, we

will value our diversity and promote high standards for all learners. Collaborative efforts amongst all staff members and

continuous professional development will equip our staff to ensure that students experience the best educational

opportunities that will prepare them for their future endeavors. It is essential that we have a great classroom teacher for

every single child.

Mission Statement

District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: A school with a rigorous learning environment that promotes high expectations and meets the needs of our

diverse learners, while preparing them to compete globally.

River Gate Elementary Shared Beliefs

We believe that students are entitled to a high quality educational experience. We are charged with nurturing the whole

child: Academically and Socially. We believe that in order to prepare our students for middle school and beyond, they

must be challenged academically, exposed to the possibilities, and taught responsibility. We will engage our students,


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parents and school community in this process. We will teach our students that setting goals and dreaming big are

important. We will teach them that failure is a part of life and the growth and maturation process; however, it’s important

that they learn from the failure in order to allow the growth to take place.

What? Why?

Common Core

Curriculum

The Common Core Standards are internationally bench-marked. This means that our standards will compare favorably to standards of other countries. Additionally rigor and higher level thinking skills will be infused at a greater level using common core.

Literacy Literacy will include a balanced approach. Writing, Independent Reading, Word Work and Supported Reading and facilitated daily during the literacy block. River Gate continues to build classroom libraries to support balanced literacy. Lucy Calkins/ Columbia University’s Teacher’s College provides structure, training and resources for the facilitation of balance literacy in our school.

Math Math is presented to students with a core four approach. The four basic components include

Investigations and Core Instruction, Problem Solving, Math Workshop and Math Fluency. Math

Investigations is our primary source for facilitating math instruction, however, to meet the needs

of students, teachers will uses a myriad of resources to support instructional goals.

Science Science will include hands on experiences wherein students will learn fundamentals of scientific concepts and explore the depths of the concepts in the science lab. Additionally, 3rd through 5th grade students will present a science fair project to students and panels of judges to support 21st century skill development. Science instruction is enhanced with the Gator Garden, Science Presentations through Discovery Place, field trips and speakers.

Social Studies Social Studies gives our students insight into the world around them. Students are exposed to

local, state and national government, geography, history and economics through core


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curriculum and project based learning.

Extracurricular

activities

We believe that students should have an opportunity to tap into their special interests and talents in order to prepare themselves for their future goals and aspirations. At River Gate, we offer Girls on the Run, Art Club, Student Council, National Elementary Honor Society, Chess Club Safety Patrol, GEMUN, Recycling Club and a variety of other clubs and organizations to support student interests.

Character Education 21st century learners must not only be equipped to face academic challenges, but social challenges as well. In order to do so, students receive classroom guidance lessons from the school counselor periodically. She focuses on positive character traits and anti-bullying. We want our students to feel confident and poised to handle conflicts with peers and potential social problems as they arise.

Special area classes In order to be healthy, well rounded students, they must have an opportunity to learn about

areas outside of their core classes. Music (vocal), Art, Physical Education, Spanish,

Technology, Media and Science Lab are all offered to K-5 students.

Talent Development

and Special

Education

To address students’ needs adequately, students are screened through testing to determine if

Exceptional Children’s’ Services are needed. Once this is determined, students work with

professionals trained to address their specific needs.

Assessments Assessments are used as a teachers’ guide to determine what students need and how they

should respond to their needs. Quarterly assessments called CIAs (Common Interim

Assessments) are given and used to plan instructional groups for students.

Homework Homework is assigned as needed to students to reinforce concepts presented in class. It is

NOT designed to be a punishment, but an opportunity for enrichment. Students are expected to

read every night for at least 30 minutes.


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River Gate Elementary SMART Goals

Duty Free Lunch

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Duty-free Instructional Planning

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of

proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper

supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Safe Schools

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of

bullying and harassing behaviors.

Literacy

Based on EOY Assessment results, the three subgroups wherein less than 50% of students are proficient are Hispanic

(46.3), LEP (19.4) and SWD (23.3). We will move these students incrementally and increase student achievement for

these subgroups by at least 5 percentage points based on 15-16 EOY data.

Math

Based on EOY Assessment results, the two subgroups wherein less than 50% of students are proficient are LEP (32.3)

and SWD (23.3). We will move these students incrementally and increase student achievement for these subgroups by

at least 5 percentage points based on 15-16 EOY data.

Culture and Climate

It is the goal of the leadership of River Gate to engage Hispanic families more in the school community measured by

attendance and survey results from family and academic programming sponsored by the school.


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River Gate Elementary Assessment Data Snapshot

River Gate Elementary Profile

This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff

qualifications.

River Gate Elementary was built in 2009. The school is located in southwest Charlotte near the South Carolina state line. River Gate earned a SPG Grade of C and SPG Score of 69. Based on EVAAS Growth, River Gate met expected growth. The school’s AMO target percent was 91.9. The school has grown tremendously and it serves a very diverse population of students. Student enrollment is at 824.


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A broad range of socio-economic levels, ethnicity, and geographic locations are represented within the student population.

Some of the ethnic groups represented are Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian. Our

student population includes 63 TD students, 45 SWD students, & 74 LEP students.

River Gate’s staff is experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic, and includes 35 classroom teachers, 10 instructional

assistants, 1 assistant principal, 1 dean of students, 2 counselors, 1.5 art, 1.5 music, and 1.5 physical education teachers,

one Reading Teacher, and one Literacy Facilitator, 2 EC teachers, 1 Talent Development teacher, 1.5 English as a Second

Language teachers, and a Technology Associate. All teachers and instructional assistants are highly qualified. In order to

attract and retain quality teachers, we utilize a team approach to interviewing potential candidates and require candidates

to model a lesson with a group of students. Once teachers are hired, they are strategically placed on teams based on

students’ needs and the strengths of the teacher. Classes that need more intensive instruction have fewer students

assigned to better ensure they receive the targeted instruction needed.

During the 2015-2016 school year we will continue to implement instructional programs that promote student growth with

Response to Instruction, a Balanced Literacy Approach, Investigations Math, Lucy Calkins Writing, Inclusion, and

Remediation and Enrichment.

Our students are our first priority, and it is our goal to provide the best instructional programs/teaching strategies that

promote increased student learning. Technology is infused in the classroom with the use of SMART technology, Discovery

Education video streaming, smooth boards, iPads, Ebeams, and other tools that make learning engaging and relevant for

our 21st century learners. In addition to our focused instructional program, we promote character education, the

Accelerated Reading Program, the Do the Right Thing program, Student Council and Girls on the Run.

River Gate is fortunate to have numerous volunteers and many corporate, church, and business sponsors who partner with

the school to enhance and maintain academic programs and initiatives including Discovery Place, Vulcan, Jackson

Orthodontics and Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q Restaurant.


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Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Four focus areas:

I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement

III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps

Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce Five focus areas:

I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development

III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development

Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses,

faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child Three focus areas:

I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach

III. Partnership development

Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high

engagement, cultural competency and customer service Five focus areas:

I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health

III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service

Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by

strengthening data use, processes and systems Four focus areas:

I. Effective and efficient processes and systems II. Strategic use of district resources

Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation

and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Four focus areas:

I. Learning everywhere, all the time


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III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement

II. Innovation and entrepreneurship III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools

SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Strategic Plan Goal: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Retention

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3

At/Above Grade Level in


At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class &

exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: Teacher Retention Data

Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Employ a lunch monitor as soon as possible

Interview potential candidates

Make recommendation to HR manager

Kimberly Odom, Principal

Students are monitored at lunch by the lunch monitor

District Lunch Monitors

Mid first quarter

2. Utilize teacher assistants in the cafeteria during lunch

Create a schedule for rotating instructional assistants in order to provide additional support for their assigned grade


Safe and orderly cafeteria environment

N/A Teacher Assistants

Aug.- June


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level. Provide training to instructional assistants so they will know the behavior expectations for students.

3. Utilize administrative team members to monitor the cafeteria during lunch room whenever possible


Safe and orderly cafeteria environment

N/A Administrative Team

Aug.- June

4. Provide teachers with a comfortable environment where they can eat and dialogue with colleagues.

Arrange furniture and fixtures so that the lounge area is clean and comfortable.

Decorate the lunch area with positive quotes to support a positive school climate.

Kimberly Odom, Principal and Nichole Bryant, Sr. Admin. Sec.

Increase in teacher morale as evidenced by teacher working conditions survey

Donations from local partners

All Staff Aug.- June


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SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Strategic Plan Goal: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce, Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Teacher retention, data integrity and use


Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in




Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam


Data Used: Teacher Retention Data


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Create a master schedule to include a 90 minute per week PLC/ Planning block with facilitators and administrators.

School Administrative Leadership Team / ILT

Grade level agendas and minutes from meetings. Instructional Lesson Plans.

N/A All Staff Aug.- June

2. Provide two 40 minute planning blocks and 30 minute to be divided by before and after school planning blocks per week to discuss data and interventions.

School Administrative Leadership Team/ Instructional Leadership Team

Data Driven Instruction. Improved assessment results.

N/A All Staff Aug.- June


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SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.

Strategic Plan Goal: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses,faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Safety, family engagement






Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of

Math I in grade 9


exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22

on ACT

Data Used: School Survey Results


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention

Emphasize educational programs

that promote positive student

behavior

Implement Anti-bullying plan

Provide instructional lessons to help identify bullying behaviors and teach strategies to avoid being a victim and bystander.

Shary Huntley and Jean Piermattei, School Counselor Kimberly Odom, Principal

Number of office referrals

for bullying reduced

Students report feeling safe

on Student Survey

$2,000/ School PD Funds

Shary Huntley Jean Piermattei

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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Promote character education

Provide School Counselors opportunities for professional development in the area of bullying prevention and character education

Continue to implement character education awards

2. Character Education

Create Character Education Team

Employ Additional School Counselor to assist with classroom guidance lessons

Provide Character Education Assemblies with positive character messages

Use GNN to discuss Respectful, Responsible and Safe behaviors

Provide each classroom with a behavior matrix poster

Classroom teachers receive PD on how to handle discipline issues

Shary Huntley and Jean Piermattei, School Counselors Mr. Putman, Tech Associate Character Ed. Team

Students report feeling safe on Student Survey

N/A All Staff Quarterly/ Ongoing


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based on the matrix.

3. Healthy Active Child 30 min.

Provide health instruction to students on a consistent basis

Classroom Teachers

Students choosing healthy behaviors with food options and activities

N/A All Staff Daily

4. School Health Team

Sponsor healthy activities for school staff members i.e. volley ball games, walk competitions, boot camp at school etc.

Mary Ward, PE Teacher

Teachers choosing healthy behaviors with food options and activities

Donations provided by community partners

School Health Team

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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SMART Goal (4): Based on EOY Assessment results, the three subgroups wherein less than 50% of students are proficient are Hispanic (46.3), LEP (19.4) and SWD (23.3). We will move these students incrementally and increase student achievement for these subgroups by at least 5 percentage points based on 15-16 EOY data.

Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement








Data Used: End of Grade Test Results


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1.Continue to expand and monitor

an effective literacy program

•Create a master schedule that

has a 120 minute block for

literacy instruction

•Develop lesson plans that include

LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator, Brenda Iyomohan, ILT, School Administrators

Students will demonstrate growth on assessments

$5,000 School Funds for subs, training and resources District provided training

Classroom

& Support

Teachers

Admin.

Team

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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the components of a balanced

literacy program

•Create a master schedule that

has a 90 minute planning block

each week for each grade level

•Create and monitor daily fluency

practice for students who are

struggling

•Provide staff opportunities to

attend quality literacy professional

development training at the local,

state, and national levels

•Create quarterly common literacy

assessments for each grade level

•Provide students with a variety of

reading genres

•Purchase literacy materials

•Provide research-based

instructional materials for literacy

•Provide technology to enhance

literacy instruction and

Literacy

Committee


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management of data

2. Differentiate Instruction

•Develop PEP for students not

performing on grade level

•Provide book study on improving

instructional practices, especially

on DDI

•Provide intensive reading for

students by using LLI K-5

•Create PLC to discuss strategies

and intervention for students not

performing on grade level

•Tier students for targeted

instruction

•Provide instructional time for

remediation and enrichment

during the literacy block

School Administrative Team, ILT, Classroom Teachers LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator, Brenda Iyomohan,


N/A Quarterly/ Ongoing


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3. Use MTSS model to monitor

student progress through

universal screenings, benchmark

assessments, and ongoing

progress monitoring

Utilize universal screening programs to determine grade-level goals and student deficiencies (K-2- TRC)

Use AIMSweb to progress monitor

Give teachers release time to create and administer common grade level assessments

School Administrative Team, ILT, and all classroom teachers


District provided universal screenings

Classroom

& Support

Teachers

Admin.

Team

Literacy

Committee

Quarterly/ Ongoing

4. Implement effective intervention

strategies and programs

Provide training on research- interventions (LLI, Mentoring Minds)

Provide time for small group re-teaching

Use all staff for small group intensive instruction

School Administrative Team, ILT, Classroom teachers


N/A Classroom

& Support

Teachers

Admin.

Team

Literacy

Committee

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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SMART Goal (5): Based on EOY Assessment results, the two subgroups wherein less than 50% of students are proficient in Math are LEP (32.3) and SWD (23.3). We will move these students incrementally and increase student achievement for these subgroups by at least 5 percentage points based on 15-16 EOY data.

Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for

every child to graduate college- and career-ready

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement








Data Used: EOG Test results, MAP data, Common Assessments


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Analyze, disaggregate and

triangulate multiple data points to

determine the strengths and areas

of challenge as well as areas of

mastery and non-mastery for all

students.

Create a master schedule that has a 90 minute block for math

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, and LaGina Flowers Academic

Teachers’ ability to use data

to create lessons, guide

instruction and

differentiation of

assignments.

Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress

N/A Classroom Teachers Academic Facilitator School Administrators

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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instruction

Develop lesson plans that include the components of the school’s Core Four program

Create a master schedule that has a 90 minute planning block each week for each grade level to provide time for collaboration

Monitor math fluency practice for students who are struggling

Provide staff opportunities to attend quality professional development training at the local, state, and national levels

Create quarterly common math assessments for each grade level and exit tickets

Purchase math materials

Provide research-based instructional materials for math

Provide technology to enhance literacy instruction and management of data

Facilitator and all teachers

monitoring tools. ILT

2. Use MTSS model to monitor

student progress through

universal screenings, benchmark

assessments, and on-going

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant

100% of students have

sufficient time to practice

and master reading skills.

District provided universal screenings

Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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progress monitoring

Use Common Assessments and Exit Tickets to progress monitor

Implement effective intervention programs (Do the Math or First Math)

Purchase and provide training on research-based intervention programs

Provide staff with training on MTSS components

Provide students who are strategic an additional 30 minutes a day of intensive small group instruction based on individual student need

Provide students who are intensive an additional 45 minutes of instruction

Use all available staff for intervention instruction

Principal, LaGina Flowers, Academic Facilitator and all classroom teachers Instructional Assistants Special Area Team

Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress monitoring tools.

$500 PTA for PD

School Administrators

3. Analyze data to determine

needs of students

Weekly meeting of teachers to analyze data

Provide staff development opportunities on data analysis

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, LaGina

100% of students have

sufficient time to practice

and master reading skills.

Students demonstrate

N/A Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators School

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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Provide opportunities for staff members to attend training on effective reading strategies at the local, state, and national levels.

Flowers, Academic Facilitator and all teachers

growth on common assessments and progress monitoring tools.

Administrators


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SMART Goal (6): It is the goal of the leadership of River Gate to engage Hispanic families more in the school

community measured by attendance and survey results from family and academic

programming sponsored by the school.

Strategic Plan Goal: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Family Engagement







exam


Data Used: Attendance and survey results from family and academic programming sponsored by the school.


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Purchase the “hotline” for Spanish speaking families to better communication.

LEP committee Melissa Carpenter, Shary Huntley

Higher participation in school events Using data from calls

Huntley Odom

Quarterly/ Ongoing

2. Consistently translate important school documents in Spanish

LEP committee Melissa Carpenter ESL teacher, Shary Huntley

Increase of parent engagement

Huntley Odom

Quarterly/ Ongoing


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3. Bring families together through a culture day. Students can voluntarily sign up to present on their culture to students k-5.

LEP committee Melissa Carpenter ESL teacher, Shary Huntley

Students, parents and staff will have a greater awareness of the cultural diversity of our school.

Huntley Odom

Quarterly/ Ongoing

4. Teachers consistently use resources provided by the district to communicate effectively to parents

5. Utilizing our second language parents to facilitate the learning of conversational Spanish.

LEP committee Melissa Carpenter ESL teacher, Shary Huntley Classroom teachers Parent Volunteers

Increase in conferences Overall participation in school events Teacher will be able to communicate better with students and staff

Shary Huntley, Lillia Lawson

Quarterly/ Ongoing

Execute a Mastery Grading Procedures Plan

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for

every child to graduate college- and career-ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Focus Areas: Academic growth/high academic achievement

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready X Advanced Reading in

K-2

X At/Above Grade Level in


At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7

X At/Above Grade Level in

Math Grades 3-5


Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary

class & exam


Data Used:


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Strategies (determined by what data) a. Task b. Task c. Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

Common assessments:

At least four Common Assessments will be given in each class with an opportunity to reloop and retest for a maximum score of 84%.

Teachers follow the established River Gate Assessment chart (see attached).

Commons assessments are sent to facilitators and approved by administrators.

Principal- Odom Facilitator- Flowers Classroom Teachers

Students will show grade level mastery or growth. Data meeting discussions will indicate a move of students from Tier 2 to Tier 1 and from Tier 3 to Tier 2.

N/A Admin Team Teachers

Aug 2015 Oct 201 Jan 2016 March 2016 May 2016

Data disaggregation:

Weekly Data Meetings are facilitated by the administrative team.

Data Notebooks.

Principal- Odom Facilitator- Flowers

Instructional lessons and planning will show differentiation that mirrors assessment results.

N/A Admin Team Teachers Facilitators


Flexible grouping:

AIE or Academic Intervention and Enrichment time has been created in order to drill down to students’ specific learning needs.

Instructional assistant and special area teachers receive training on instructional tools to use in small group settings.

Facilitator- Flowers All Instructional Assistants

Students will show grade level mastery or growth. Data meeting discussions will indicate a move of students from Tier 2 to Tier 1 and from Tier 3 to Tier 2.

N/A Teachers Facilitators Assistants



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Additional learning opportunities:

Process of holding students accountable for learning via re-teaching, re-assessment and assigning a final value (i.e. 84%)

AIE Time will be used in order to reteach concepts not mastered by students prior to them being reassessed.

Facilitator- Flowers All Instructional Assistants iReady staff- Kenley and Huntley

Students will show grade level mastery or growth. Teacher reflections on instructional practices allow them to be more strategic with lesson planning.

Urban League

Teachers Facilitators Assistants


Late and make-up work:

Students will be provided opportunities to make-up missed assignments.

Teachers will do due diligence in communicating with parents regarding late assignments.

Any student who misses homework or other assignments or due dates because of absences, whether excused or unexcused, must be allowed to make up the work.

Arrangements for completing the work should be made within five school days of the student’s return to school.

Arrangements should include a schedule for completion of the work. The teacher must initiate the contact with students regarding such work.

In all circumstances, homework and other assignments should be

Principal- Odom AP- Moran

A greater awareness among stakeholders of grading policies.




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accepted, even when turned in after the designated due date. Credit for late work shall be awarded according to the following guidelines:

1. If the student was present in class on the due date, the work may be given less credit. 2. If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an excused absence, full credit must be given for the completed work. 3. If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an unexcused absence, the work may be given less credit.

Grade reporting:

River Gate’s Teaching and Learning expectations and Monitoring Plan will be followed regarding Grade Reporting.

Grades for all assignments must be entered in the grade book within ten school days of the assignment due date.

Principal- Odom AP- Moran Admin Support- Bryant and Mount

All stakeholders will have a greater awareness of grade reporting practices and expectations. Grades will be reported accurately and in a timely manner.




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River Gate Elementary School Assessment Chart

DAILY

Teacher Observation

Exit Slips

Homework

Independent class work

Post it Notes

WEEKLY

Quiz

Classroom Assessments***

BIWEEKLY

Progress Monitoring of students on PEPs with AIMs Web

And/or DIBELS Next

MONTHLY

Unit Test***

QUARTERLY

MAP Testing

District provided Cycle Benchmark Assessments

SEMESTER

Access


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ANNUALLY

EOG

District Summative

***Common Assessments that allow students relooping and resting opportunities


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River Gate Elementary School - 600 Waiver Requests

Request for Waiver

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the

most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of

the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students

requesting elective classes.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.


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Approval of Plan

Committee Position Name Signature Date

Principal Kimberly Odom 9/17/2015

Assistant Principal Representative Cheryl Moran 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Pazley Leone 9/17/2015

Inst. Support Representative L. Flowers 9/17/2015

Teacher Assistant Representative Shantal Moss 9/17/2015

Parent Representative Michael Baxley 9/17/2015

Parent Representative Pamela Hill 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Lilia Lawson 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Cheri Adams 9/17/2015

Teacher Representative Laura Mayle


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Quarter 2 Review


Principal

Assistant Principal Representative

Teacher Representative

Inst. Support Representative

Teacher Assistant Representative

Parent Representative






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Quarter 3 Review


Principal











35

Quarter 4 Review


Principal








