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School Improvement Plan

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: October 3, 2016 Final Copy Due: October 18, 2016

2016-2017 East Mecklenburg High School Improvement Plan Report

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East Mecklenburg High School Contact Information School:

East Mecklenburg High School

Courier Number: 377

Address:

6800 Monroe Road Phone Number:

980-343-6430

Charlotte, NC 28212 Fax Number:

980-343-6437

Learning Community

Central Learning Community School Website:

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastmecklenburgHS/Pages/Default.aspx

Principal: Richard B. Parker

Learning Community Superintendent: Tara Lynn Sullivan

East Mecklenburg High 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 Richard B. Parker [email protected] 8/2016

Assistant Principal Representative

Billie Little, API Valerie Edwards Phil Price

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

8/2016 8/2016 8/2016

Teacher Representative Barry Woolsey [email protected] 8/2016

Inst. Support Representative Betsy McGraw [email protected] 8/2016

Teacher Assistant Representative Paris Grady [email protected] 8/2016

Parent Representative

Tracy Pannell Tim Moore Elaine Claiborne Maureen Koricke Janyce Rucker Victoria Young Erica Gipson Christine Opela

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

8/2016 8/2016 9/14/16 9/14/16 9/14/16 9/14/16 9/14/16 9/14/16


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

School: East Mecklenburg provides all students a world class education to create life-long learners while recognizing, affirming, and valuing each

person’s uniqueness.

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

School: The mission of East Mecklenburg High School is to improve all students’ academic achievement and understanding of cultural diversity by creating safe, nurturing environment where they plan, prepare, and expect to be successful.

East Mecklenburg High School Shared Beliefs Every student will have a right to a quality education.

All students will be treated with mutual respect and dignity.

Every student will graduate prepared to be a lifelong learner as they enter various segments of society with an intercultural understanding of diversity.

Faculty and staff will have shared responsibility in achievement of school-wide goals by integrating 21st century technology into daily lessons.

Our school will foster a learning environment that is conducive to academic and personal success.

Teachers will utilize multiple instructional strategies to accelerate learning and are committed to highly effective instruction daily.

East Mecklenburg High School SMART Goals Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

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. Master Schedule is designed to provide 90 minute planning for each teacher every day.

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

Increase the overall percentage of students graduating with their cohort by 3% (89% - 92%)

Reduce the achievement gap in EOC results between our lowest performing subgroups by 10% (i.e. Black, White, Hispanic, LEP, EOS, SWD)

Through the effective use of technology integrations, student proficiency as measured by EOC CCR proficiency will increase by 10 percentage pts.


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East Meck High School Assessment Data Snapshot


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East Mecklenburg High School Profile

East Mecklenburg High School (EMHS) is a school serving approximately 1911 plus students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student body which reflects the city’s demographic profile, with 8% Asian, 46% African-American, 19% Hispanic, 4% multi-racial, and 22% white. Our students represent over 50 countries of origin, with over 60 languages spoken on campus with 900 students enrolled in the MYP/IB program making us the largest in CMS; 344 students taking AP classes; 150 English Language Learners; 350 students enrolled in Academy of Engineering classes; and we have one of the largest Exceptional Children’s Programs with 170 students. We have approximately 116 professionally licensed instructional staff members, with thirty-five percent having an advanced degree and twenty National Board Certified Teachers.

We are very proud of our accomplishments! East Mecklenburg High School has a 66-year tradition of excellence, from academic accomplishments to artistic endeavors to culinary masterpieces. East Mecklenburg has established an average graduation rate of 90% and double exceeded growth with our students over the last two years! East is proud to consider itself a family with generations of students experiencing one of the most stable faculties in the city. Multiple alumni have returned to East as teachers, and staff members regularly enroll their own children as students thanks to the family atmosphere. Teachers from area schools regularly seek transfers to East, drawn in part to the East Mecklenburg High School Foundation and the All-Star Teacher Initiative (ASTI), which funds classroom innovation and professional development using over $2 million in contributions since its founding in 2005. Academically, the school boasts a growing International Baccalaureate magnet program with nearly 900 students enrolled for the 2015-2016 school year. In 2011, the Academy of Engineering debuted with certification from the National Academy Foundation with a focus on environmental engineering. Most recently the Academy celebrated its first graduating class of 29 students in 2015.

Student enrollment in Advanced Placement courses has increased steadily, and additional AP classes have been added to meet student demand. East Mecklenburg High School implements the Common Core Curriculum. With Literacy being the North Star, students learn to read complex texts to increase their ability to comprehend.

East Mecklenburg High School has increased AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) every year, finally making 100% on AMO (Annual Measurable Objectives), meeting all 25 subgroups for the 2011-2012 school year. The graduation rate for East Mecklenburg has increased by 17.8% over the last four years, from 72.8% in 2009-2010 to 90.6% in 2014-2015. In 2014-2015 East Mecklenburg began their journey under the guidance of Mothering Across Continents to become a Global


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Immersion school. It became a reality in the summer of 2015 with staff members visiting Costa Rica and Rwanda. As of September 2016, East Mecklenburg has been recognized as the first high school in CMS to be a Global Ready School.

In short, East Mecklenburg High School is a family focused on ensuring that every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. East Mecklenburg is a special place with stellar faculty, committed staff, talented students, supportive parents, and faithful alumni.


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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

III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement

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 II. Innovation and entrepreneurship

III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools


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SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

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

Strategic Plan Goal: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through the expansion of strategic school design

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Learning everywhere, all the time, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic School Redesign

Data Used: Master Teaching Schedule / Common Planning Times

Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)

Point Person (title)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Administrative Team designs a lunch room coverage schedule during teacher planning periods that still allows teachers 5 hours of planning per week

Administrators 5 planning hours per week for lesson design development

N/A Administrators and Teaching Staff

Aug.2016-Jan. 2017

May 2017

2. Teachers are provided time to make parent contacts (included in the 5+ hours of planning each week)

Department Chairs

Building Coaches

Parent Logs and Contact Notes

N/A Staff Aug.2016-Jan. 2017

May 2017

3. Provides professional conversation time with colleagues (included in the 5+ hours of planning each week)

Department Chairs

Building Coaches

Innovative and emerging ideas

N/A Staff Aug.2016-Jan. 2017

May 2017


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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, and retain a premier workforce

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Recruitment, develop, and retain a premier workforce

Data Used: Master Teacher Schedule / Common Planning Times


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Professional Development for staff

September 2016 – Technology; ILT team Academic Conversations

October 2016 – Castle Learning, PEAK strategies, Global planning, technology

November 2016 – Instructional strategies from ILT team, technology, PEAK strategies

December 2016 – Differentiation, technology,

API

AP

Improvement in data from Common Assessments

Improvement in attendance

Reduction in retentions

Reduction in referrals

Attendance logs for professional development

N/A Improvement in data from Common Assessments



Reduction in referrals

Attendance logs for professional development

Sept. 2016-April 2017

Oct. 2016

Dec. 2016

Jan. 2017

Feb 2017

March 2017

April 2017

May 2017


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project-based learning, Socratic seminars

January 2017 – IPA, Department vertical planning, Content specialists

February 2017 – Classroom management, ghost walks

March 2017 – GIST, technology, ILT team (annotation, academic conversations)

April 2017 – Test preparation strategies, content strategies, re-looping strategies

May 2017 - Cultural Proficiency, technology

2. Continue support of East Mecklenburg High School Foundation (ASTI) All –Star Teacher Incentive

Stipend given to every teacher beginning of each school year

Work study programs offered where teachers can experience content/subject matter first hand

Board of Director – Foundation

Administrators /Teachers

Recruiting and development of new teacher

Retaining of veteran teachers

East Mecklenburg High School Foundation

EMHS Foundation and Teachers

Aug. 2016-June2017

Jan 2017

May 2017


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Team building activities are provided throughout the year


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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 the families, businesses, and faith-based or community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Family Engagement, Communications, Partnership Development, Philanthropic Foundation

Data Used: Intervention Team Minutes, Discipline Data Report


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention Developing a school

bulletin board with helpful tips about bullying prevention.

Public service announcements from DREAM Team on morning Eagle News 7 (student television station)

Referrals to intervention team for remediation

Public Service Announcements Display Booth Anti-Bullying Campaign (October and along with Do The Right Thing Week in spring) Morning Announcements Activity in Homeroom S.R.O. speaking to 9th grade Health Classes DREAM Team talking to students during 212 Connection on Wednesdays

N/A Staff S.R.O. Counselors Intervention Team CLC Intervention Counselor C.I.S. DREAM Team Advisor

Aug. 2016-June2017

Jan 2017

June 2017


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2. Character Education Monthly character traits

sent to teachers with discussion questions to be used during 212 Connection on Wednesdays

DREAM Team speaks to students during 212 Connect time about drugs, alcohol, tobacco and violence.

On-boarding life skills for each grade level.

Anti-drug Sessions for students

Public Service Announcements Display Booth Anti-Bullying Campaign (October and along with Do The Right Thing Week in spring) Morning Announcements Activity in 212 Connection S.R.O. speaking to 9th grade Health Classes Reduction in referrals Guest Speaker Persia Mohensi speaks with students about the risk of drugs and holistic wellness

N/A Staff S.R.O

Aug. 2016-June2017

Jan 2017

May 2017

3. School Health Team Continue the

implementation of a Coordinated School Health team to review preventative health issues around the school.

School Nurse

Quarterly Meetings First Responder Meetings-Monthly 95% teachers completed viewing safety/health videos Review of Nurse log of student referrals/student health services

N/A Counselors Athletic Director

School Nurse

1st Responders

PE/Health Teacher

Social Worker

McKinney-Vento Counselor

Aug. 2016-June2017

Jan 2017

May 2017


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SMART Goal (4): Increase the overall percentage of students graduating with their cohort by 3% (89.4% to 92%)

Strategic Plan Goal: Accelerate academic achievement for every child and close achievement gaps so every child graduates college or career ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Effective & Efficient Processes and Systems, Strategic Management of District Resources, Data Integrity and Utilization, School Performance Improvement, Disproportionality

Data Used: Graduation Cohort Data 2014-2015; Principal Port, GIS Report


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Continue Data Analysis through IPA

High Risk Report Analyze attendance,

grades and referrals for ninth grade students

Review ACT/SAT data results

Analyze AP exam passage rate for course rigor

Analyze IB diploma certification for course rigor

Admin Team Lead Teacher Teacher of content

Principal portal Increased

attendance Increase EOC

Scores Increase AMO

STATS School Net – used to

develop common assessments that include common core standards.

Develop quarterly checkpoint assessments per

N/A Intervention Team Counselors Student/ Staff Mentors C.I.S.

Oct 2016 – May 2017

Quarterly


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EOC Utilization of EVAAS

2. Utilize Edgenuity Program to help improve instruction and better prepare students for EOC, ACT and SAT

Instructional Accountability Facilitator

Ingenuity Pre & Post test results

N/A Teachers Oct 2016-June 2017

Jan 2017

March 2017

3. Every child has a Four Year Graduation Plan that will prepare them to be college and career ready

Establish a system to identify at-risk students (level 1 & 2 & those with behavioral issues that affect academic progress) Red, yellow, green reports

Establish a system to provide immediate intervention with a focus on progress monitoring for all at-risk students (Morning tutorials,

API

Counselors

Principal

Administrative Team & Dept. Heads

Deans

Social Worker

McKinney-

FOR IDENTIFIED STUDENTS

Improvement of graduation rate

Improvement in data on Final Exams

Improvement in data from Common Assessments



Reduction in referrals Conference logs &

Strategic Goal Setting Plan with evidence of students

N/A

N/A

API

Department Heads

Administrative Team

Identified Faculty

All Counselors

Social Workers

C. I. S. staff

Administrators

Oct 2016-June 2017

Dec. 2016

March 2017


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Academic Blitz, APEX, C.I.S., PLCs)

Hold Parent Conferences with parents of at risk students (Eagle Flight)

Identify and provide support to McKinney-Vento Students (at risk students)

Hold administrator led conferences with identified students who have a history of discipline or attendance issues before they receive their school schedule

Champion a Senior-Staff provide 1 on 1 mentoring to Seniors who are at risk of not graduating on time.

Vento Counselor

Principal

AP

AP

Dean

achieving goals Reduce referrals Increase attendance Increase credits

earned

June 2017

August 2017

4. Monitor SAT Data to increase SAT participation and performance. Implement SAT Prep courses to increase scores

Testing Coordinator

Monthly reports from College Board, Principal Portal, School Data Tracker Score reports from prep classes

N/A Testing Coordinator

Sept. 2016-Feb. 2017

Nov. 2016


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Jan. 2017

5. Communities In School Program

CIS Staff Monthly reports from C.I.S. staff Increased attendance Increased EOC Scores Increased AMO STATS

C.I.S. – funded by District

CIS Staff Aug. 2016-June 2017

Jan 2017

6. Academy of Engineering Review the cohort success

rate and internships for students

Increase the number of internships for AOE Students

Integrate different cultures in AOE Projects

Increase more partnerships and industry involvement with AOE students

Educate and involve students, AOE Board, parents and community

Explore internship opportunities for 11th and 12th grade students

Apply for grants to help with

growth of AOE Program

AOE Coordinator

Improvement in attendance Number of Academy students who graduate

AOE Board

Grants awarded

Competition award monies

AOE Coordinator

Aug. 2016-June 2017

Jan 2017


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SMART Goal (5): Reduce the achievement gap in EOC results between our lowest performing subgroups by 10% (i.e. Black, White, Hispanic, LEP, EOS, SWD)

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: Closing Achievement Gap by 10 percentage points

Data Used: Principal Portal Data;


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Continue Review of Data High Risk Report Analyze Attendance, and

Grades Analyze AP/IB courses for

rigor

Admin Team Navigator Portal

Increase attendance

Increase EOC scores

Increase AMO STATS

Teacher PD fund

All Teachers October 2016 – June 2017

Jan 2017

2. Integrate Literacy Strategies, including complex texts and academic conversations into instruction

ILT Team Passing common exams, EOCs

Increase literacy skills

PLC minutes

N/A Core Teachers

Sept. 2016-June 2017

Nov. 2016

Jan. 2017

April 2017

May 2017


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3. Use the IPA model to effectively analyze data and meet student needs

Admin Team

Building Coaches

School Net

Common Assessments

EOC scores

PLC minutes

Insight Survey October, December, April

N/A Administration

Teachers

August 2016- June 2017

Nov. 2016

Jan. 2017

April 2017

May 2017


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SMART Goal (6): Through the effective use of technology integrations, student proficiency as measured by EOC CCR proficiency will increase by 10 percentage pts.

Strategic Plan Goal: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Innovative new schools

Data Used: Walk through Data, Teacher Evaluation


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Provide Teacher PD on effective use of technology in the classroom

IT coordinator

AP

Teachers integrating technology into lessons

Students using Chromebooks and other technology for learning

Teacher PD fund

All teachers October 2016 - June 2017

Jan 2017

2.Implementation of Chrome Notebooks for all students

IT Coordinator

Every classroom has a ChromeBook cart

Chromebooks are used for research, online learning, assessments, projects, close reading and adaptation strategies

N/A Core Teachers

Sept. 2016-June 2017

Nov. 2016

Jan. 2017

April 2017

May 2017

3. Provide teachers specific feedback that give specific actions to improve use of technology

Admin Team

Building Coaches

MyTalent

Using walkthrough observations online form

Use East Meck Proud

N/A Administration

Teachers Aug. 2016-June 2017

Nov. 2016

Jan. 2017


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note to teachers. April 2017

May 2017


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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools

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: Academic growth/high academic achievement

Data Used: Powerschool Reports, Quarter Grades and Assessments


Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Interim Dates

1. Common assessments At a minimum, four formal

common assessments will be given in each EOC class with an opportunity to re-loop and retest for a maximum score of 79%

EOC teachers will use School Net or an equivalent (Springboard for Math), Intensified Math Program, Compass Learning and Canvas for common assessments

Administrators will review and monitor PLC common

Admin Team over Dept.

Increasing student growth in proficiency of CCSS

N/A Teachers

Admin Team

Tech Coordinator

Aug. 2016-June 2017

Aug 29th – Oct. 28th

Nov. 1st – Jan. 23rd

Jan. 25th – Mar. 30th

Apr. 3rd – Jun. 9th


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assessments PLC pacing guide for

lesson design and assessments are shared during common planning.

2. Data disaggregation School Net, Compass data

of student mastery is compiled and discussed in EOC common planning meetings

Data used to group and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs

Assistant Principals

Dean of Students

EOC Teachers

Data used to plan for differentiated instruction. Common assessment data trackers demonstrate greater mastery among student body.

Assessment quality will be continuously improved

Improved student performance on EOC and common exams through PLC planning and collaboration

N/A Assistant Principals

Dean of Students

Teachers

Aug. 2016- June 2017

Oct. 2016

Jan. 2017

May 2017

3. Flexible grouping Remediation and extension

period (before school-morning tutorials) built into the school day and to be driven by data results

Strategic scheduling based on EOC test scores by Assistant Principal of Instruction and Department Chairs for Foundation classes

Administrators

Teachers

Deans

Eagle Flight Team

EOC Scores

Number of passing classes

Morning Tutorial Time

Decreased retention of ninth grade students due to increased remediation and general teacher and curricular support

N/A

N/A

All teachers

Eagle Flight Mentors

Aug. 2016- June 2017

Oct. 2016

Jan. 2017

May 2017


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Incoming potential at-risk ninth grade students identified and invited to be a part of the Eagle Flight Mentoring Program.

4. Late and make-up work A student who misses

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

If a student was not present in class on the due date because of an excused absence, full credit must be given for the completed work.

If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an unexcused absence, the work may be given less credit.

If the student was present in the class on the due date, the work may be given less credit.

Teachers

Administrative Staff

Greater student accountability to make up work.

An understanding among all staff, students, and parents regarding CMS and school grading expectations

N/A All Teachers Administrators

Aug.2016-June 2017

Oct 2016

Jan 2017

March 2017

May 2017


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It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for completing the work within five school days of the student’s return.

A teacher may choose to provide extended time for a student.


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East Mecklenburg High 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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