COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT of the entire school (including the needs of migrant children) with information about the academic achievement of children in relation to the state academic content standards.
Describe the process utilized to conduct the comprehensive needs assessment for this school.

Instruction by HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS in all core content area classes
List instructional staff and paraprofessionals that are NOT highly qualified (instructional staff only).

The following teachers have been identified as NOT Highly Qualified  for the 2017-2018 school year as indicated in the B1 report:

Samantha Castro, Michelle Farmer, Shakema Hamilton, Danielle Kelly, Marva Knight, Shannon Pettiford, Kimberly Price, Renee Westergren, and Myia Woodson

These teachers are currently working towards high;y qualifed status and certification.

ATTRACT HIGH-QUALITY, HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS to the school.
Describe strategies that will be used to attract high-quality, highly qualified teachers.

Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy collaborates with the District's Recruitment Fairs and Instructional Staffind Department.  Addtionally, we retain highly qualified, certified-in-field, effective teachers in our school by utilizing the following: a) New Educator Support and a NESS Liaison, b) Professional Learning Communities, District Trainings, on-site weekly professional learning, and c) Teacher-recognition program focused around student learning gains through math and reading plans.

Title I, Part A
Title I funds provide additional teachers to assist students, particularly low performing students.

Staff Development funda are utilized to develop a rigorous professional learning progra, to increase the use of research-based instructional strategies that also align with the Marzano elements in Design Questions 2,3 and 4.  Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO), paretnal involvement trainings, Active Parenting session, and CORE Saturday Camp trainings are also supported by staff development funds.

Parental Involvement Funds provides materials and resources for parents to take home to work with their child as well as parent resource nights and technology trainings.  The goal for parental involvement include improving the quality and frequency of family participation and improving family literacy and math skills to assist with school-wide initiatives and goals.

Title I, Part C- Migrant
(Migrant-Title I schools have been advised if Migrant students attend their school)

Collaboration with our school full time social worker as well as outside agencies will occur to ensure that the effective transition for migrant students is situated as needed.  Pamphlets and resources will be given to migrant families as well through our school's resource center.

Title I, Part D
Neglected and Delinquent

Students identified as neglected and or delinquent will be discussed at weekly RTI (Response to Intervention) meetings and linked with community counseling agencies to assist students and families.  School Counselors will monitor the identified students throughout the school day.

Title II
(District professional development)

Teachers are encouraged to attend and participate in professional development opportunities that provide knowledge and application in implementing effective and engaging lessons utilizing the Flroida State Standards and Marzano protocols to enrich classroom instruction. Upon completion of thes Distrcit trainings, teachers are encouraged to share the information and learning at their PLC sessions.

Title III
(ESOL)

Our school's ESOL Contact, trilingual paraprofessional, and ELL teachers provide a sheltered model and mainstream model for active LY students.  Those students who are at the beginning stages of acquiring the English language are schedue into our sheletered classrooms where they travel together on a team with the same teachers daily.  Those students who are progressing with the English language, as measure by the IPT, ELL Committee meetings, and mini-assessment data, are them changed into a mainstream team where they are monitored throughout the year by the ESOL conatct and team leaders. The ACCESS tests results are analyzed at the end of each year to see progress of each ELL student in the areas of Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
All ESOL students are invited to participate in the annual ESOL Competition where they win trophies and medals for their growth.

Title X- Homeless
(Homeless- All Title I schools may complete with this statement)

All staff members are responsible for helping to identify homeless students and referring them to the Homeless Education program offered by the district.  The school social worker and guidance counselors will ensure their school environment is a stable place for them.

Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI)

SAI funds will be used for progrms such as the ten-week CORE Saturday Camp and other academic camps for both struggling students and those who require extended learning opportunities.  Morning media math will begin weekly on Friday mornings before school in November, 2017.

Violence Prevention Programs

Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy implements the County Student Cide of Conduct and follows a schoolwide proactive discipline porgram.  The school enfroces the District's Anti-Bullying Policy and has a zero tolerance for bullying and violence.  Student assemblies are held quarterly to address these issues.  Guidance staff have small group anger management sessions and conflict mediation groups.  Millennium reconizes positive behavior traits through our "Kids of Character" initiative where team leaders elect a dtuent form each group who demonstrate the targeted traot each month.  They attend a celebration event and earn a certificate.  All teachers and staff members have received or will receive ongoing training in CHAMPS strategies to promote a positive learning culture in every classroom.

Nutrition Programs

Nutritional programs and those relating to health awareness will be part of electives and those enrolled in team sports, peer counseling, physical education, and various science classes.  Cafeteria staff will follow the District's guidleines and menus that focus on good nutritional habits.

Housing Programs

Our school's full time social worker, community liaison, and school counselors will be the contact personnel for those who may express concerns and or make referrals of parents and students who are in need of assistance relating to housing and food.  Our school will also be the host site for our feeder zone families for the Harvest Drive, and families in need will receive food baskets.

Head Start

This program does not apply to Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy; however if parents ask for the information, our school social worker and community liaison will refer them to community based sites.

Adult Education

The school social worker and instrcutional coaches may refer those who request Adult Education courses regarding ELL, GED, or other continuing education programs.  Referrals are made to the district's community schools or other applicable locations.  Additionally, adults from SAC will attend the District's Middle School forum regarding challenges and successes for adult education.

Career and Technical Education

Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy has Guidance staff to facilitate the use of the Naviance College program to build students' awareness to college and career awareness.  The Naviance program is run throufh our Social Studies classes and students can also log in at home.  Parents are introduced to Naviance at SAC meetings.  All students will meet career planning requuirements which are necessary for promotion out of middle school as they complete applicable program components.  Additionally, the Guidance staff provide College Week material to all CARE (homeroom) classes where engaging activities about colleges are outlined daily. The Naviance program is used in all grade levels.
Our school also has selected 8th grade students who are enrolled in ITT (introduction to Information Technology) which is a high school cresit course that can lead to Microsoft Indusrty Certification.
College and Career apirit week is held, and faculty dress in their college attire to motivate our students.

Job Training

Through our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Matgematics) and Collegiate Academy, students work through rigorous curriculum ewith an infusion of technology to increase their skills and experience various career paths.  Students visit various facilities during field tripds and also participate in Career Day.  All of our 8th grade students attend the annuak trip to Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park to explore different career options and go through modules of training.
Our High School students also maintain volunteer logs for any work or career related opportunties.

Other

Student Listeners attend our monthly SAC meetings and assist with Family Resource Nights.  Representatives from our 9th grade High School students will attend and share information to parents and community.

Pre-School Transition

This program does not apply to Millennium 6-12 Collegaite Acadmey; however for parents who may inquire, the school social worker will provide pamphlets and websites to community based sites that are available.

Parent Involvement Goal:
Based on the analysis of the parent involvement data, identify and define an area in need of improvement.

The goal of Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy is to increase parental involvement at school events, conferences, and other student-centered acticities to at least 65% for the 2017-2018 school year.  All parent and communty activities and events will include materials and engaging learning opportunities to learn about student achievement and available websites and district resources, so they can assit their child at home.