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School Improvement Plan (SIP)

The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is a live document that is subject to change based on School Advisory Council (SAC) recommendations.

School Name

McArthur HS (0241)

School Year

2018 - 2019

School Grade
(2017 - 2018)

C

Executive Summary

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BEST PRACTICE #1

A Focused and Authentic PLC

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLC)

A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a process in which teachers work in teams and use student information to develop strategies to improve their classroom practices.

PLC Name

Day(s) of Week

Week(s) of Month

Start/End Dates

Start/End Times

Grade

Vocational

Monday

1st, 3rd, 5th

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

7:10 AM - 7:40 AM

9, 10, 11, 12

Fine Arts/World Languages/Media/PE

Thursday

2nd, 4th

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

7:10 AM - 7:40 AM

9, 10, 11, 12

Social Studies

Tuesday

1st, 3rd

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

9, 10, 11, 12

SVE/ESE/Speech

Thursday

2nd, 4th

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

9, 10, 11, 12

Science

Thursday

1st, 3rd

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

9, 10, 11, 12

11th/12th Grade ELA/Reading

Wednesday

1st, 3rd

8/15/2018 - 6/5/2019

7:10 AM - 7:40 AM

11, 12

Math - Algebra 2 and Higher

Wednesday

1st, 3rd

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

7:10 AM - 7:40 AM

11, 12

10th Grade ELA/Reading

Monday

1st, 3rd

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

7:10 AM - 7:40 AM

10

Algebra 1 and Geometry

Tuesday

2nd, 5th

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

7:10 AM - 7:40 AM

9, 10, 11

9th Grade ELA/Reading

Monday

2nd

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2018

7:10 AM - 7:40 AM

9

 


 

BEST PRACTICE #2

An Embedded High Quality RtI Process

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)

Response to Intervention (RtI) uses student academic and behavior information to identify students with learning and behavior needs to guarantee that those in danger of failure and/or retention are receiving assistance and support.

 

Graduation/College and Career Readiness (Early Warning Indicators)

Data For: 2017-2018 (Last updated: 9/18/2019)

Grade

Student Enrollment

% of students with attendance below 90%

% of students with 1 or more suspensions

% of students with course failure in ELA or Math

% of students level 1 in ELA or Math

% of students exhibiting 2 or more Early Warning Indicators

09

602

133.00

90.00

154.00

250.00

217.00

10

548

143.00

78.00

170.00

201.00

267.00

11

554

189.00

51.00

115.00

114.00

110.00

12

570

266.00

58.00

26.00

22.00

77.00

 

Describe all intervention strategies employed by the school to improve the academic performance of students identified by the early warning system.

 

RtI Team Meeting Schedule

Day(s) of Week

Week(s) of Month

Start/End Dates

Start/End Times

Thursday

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

8/15/2018 - 5/31/2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 


 

BEST PRACTICE #3

Optimal Internal/External Relationships

ACCREDITATION PROCESS

The Accreditation Process leads schools to critically evaluate teaching and learning with a focus on academic excellence. All stakeholders (parents, students, staff, and community) are part of the accreditation process.

 

Self-Assessment Ratings
Accreditation Standard Overall Rating
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
Using Results for Continuous Improvement

Explain the activities in which your school will participate to increase your overall rating. Include specific details.

No Evidence/Artifacts

 

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

Each school has a School (SAC) to facilitate the development and monitor progress of the annual School Improvement Plan. Agendas and minutes reflect annual needs assessment, SIP monitoring and allocation of Accountability Funds.

 

SAC Upload Center

File Name

Meeting Month

Document Type

Uploaded Date

MCA.-SAC.3.6.19.pdf

March

None

4/3/2019

MCA.SAC.2.4.19.pdf

February

Monitored

4/3/2019

Professional-Study-Days-Waiver-Application-2019_2020.pdf

February

Waiver Application

2/8/2019

0241_2019_MCA-Mid-Year-Reflection.docx

February

Monitored

2/5/2019

MCA.SAC.1.14.pdf

January

Monitored

1/18/2019

MCA.SAF.1.14.pdf

January

None

1/18/2019

MCA_SAC_12.3.18.pdf

December

Monitored

12/10/2018

MCA_SAF_11.5.18.pdf

November

None

12/10/2018

MCA_SAC_11.5.18.pdf

November

Monitored

12/10/2018

MCA_SAF_ByLaws_18.pdf

October

SAF ByLaws

12/10/2018

SAF_October-Meeting.pdf

October

None

10/18/2018

SAC_October_2018.pdf

October

None

10/18/2018

SAC_September-2018.pdf

September

Monitored

10/18/2018

SAC-ByLaws_2018_2019.pdf

September

SAC ByLaws

10/18/2018

SAC_August-2018.pdf

August

None

10/18/2018

 


 

BEST PRACTICE #4

Scaling Up BEST Practices

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

School improvement is based on a continuous improvement model, using research-based accepted best practices, which align with student achievement needs, insure student progress, and may be revised when appropriate.

 

Goals

As evidenced in the SES Band Data, which content area(s) will be the focus for improving student achievement and why was this area chosen?

Based upon last year's FSA data, this year we will focus on two areas - ELA and math. Based on the data from the ELA FSA and 8th-grade math assessments, the lowest standards will be emphasized in daily pullouts. Classroom teachers will also focus on these standards through quality instruction and multiple learning opportunities (including blended) in order to provide a personalized approach. 

 

What specific BEST Practice(s) will be implemented or scaled-up to improve teaching and learning in order to increase performance within the SES Band?

Continue to focus on standard 4 - Resources.  We will utilize Khan Academy, Math Nation, Princeton Review, EDcite, USA Testprep, Achieve 3000, and NewsELA with our students, both inside and outside of the classroom. We will also focus on standard 3 - Teaching and Assessing for Learning. We will utilize team teaching and the use of canvas in blended classrooms across the school, but particularly in the English, reading, and math departments. We will continue to focus on standard 6 and utilize the CARE cycle through PLCs. Our PLCs are based on grade level and subject area. 

 

Describe in detail how the BEST Practice(s) will be scaled-up.

Continue to focus on standard 4 - Resources.  We will utilize Khan Academy, Math Nation, Princeton Review, EDcite, USA Testprep, Achieve 3000, and NewsELA with our students, both inside and outside of the classroom. We will also focus on standard 3 - Teaching and Assessing for Learning. We will utilize team teaching and the use of canvas in blended classrooms across the school, but particularly in the English, reading, and math departments. We will continue to focus on standard 6 and utilize the CARE cycle through PLCs. Our PLCs are based on grade level and subject area. 
We are also scaling up our instruction with our ELL students through the creation of the International Mustang Academy. This program utilizes a Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) strategies with ELL students. These students work with bilingual teachers to assist with their learning of English and the content areas.

 

What specific school-level progress monitoring data is collected and how often?

We collect data through observations, lesson plans, a 10 day cycle of instruction (which follows CARE), and assessment data.

 

How does the school ensure the fidelity of students not progressing towards school and district goals?

McArthur ensures the fidelity of students not progressing towards school and district goals through ongoing professional development - on and off campus, sharing of instructional strategies, team teaching, push-ins, pull-outs PLCs, and walkthroughs. 

 

How does the school ensure that all classroom instruction is accessible to the full range of learners using Universal Designs for Learning (UDL) for effective instructional design (planning) and delivery (teaching)?

The school ensures that all classroom instruction is accessible to the full range of learners using Universal Design for Learning for effective instructional design and delivery through professional development throughout the year. Professional development for the teachers to understand and implement UDL is done on various professional development days and PLCS.

 

Describe texts used for core, supplemental, and intervention programs at each grade level. How does the school ensure students have access to a balance of literary and informational text in a variety of mediums?

Most classrooms across campus have daily access to technology so students can read informational texts online in addition to the print versions. We have subscriptions to Upfront and other scholastic magazines; these are utilized in various classrooms across campus. Our detention and Saturday school programs utilize informational texts - on line and in hard copy. NewsELA is utilized across the school. Articles are read on line and can be printed for students. The focus is on audio selections in various elective classrooms, and social studies frequently utilize documentaries and new clips in their instruction.

 

 

Strategies & Activities

Strategies Persons responsible Deadline Professional Development Budget
Beginning in August teachers will create a common instructional focus calendar for the 2018-2019 year. Through the instructional focus calendar Khan Academy will be implemented for a minimum of one hour a week in classes. Teachers will incorporate NewsElA and Vocabulary.com into their lessons. All ELA classes will be on a two-week cycle of common assessments to compare data and standard proficiency. With the common assessments incorporated into the common curriculum teachers will be able to meet in their PLC based on grade level to discuss remediation and enrichment plans. Teachers will continue to utilize team teaching and the use of canvas in blended classrooms across the school, ELA department. Administration, coaches, and department chairs 6/1/2019 Various PD throughout the year and through plc $4,000.00

 

BPIE Files

File Name Uploaded Date
Bpie.pdf 11/9/2018