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

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 on SES Band Data and student test scores we will be focusing on increasing student achievement in the areas of the Reading FSA and Science FCAT, especially for our stuents in the lowest quartile. These areas were chosen because they show the largest need for growth. By focusing on the lowest quartile we will be able to increase our learning gains and our reading proficiency. Also, by increasing reading proficiency we will then increasae science scores and Civics EOC scores. 

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?

In order to improve our teaching and learning teachers are beginning to break down the standards in the new Florida Standards. Teachers use the Learning Scales and Rubrics to determine which part of the standard students need remediation or can be provided with enrichment. The students are aware of what they should be learning and how various classroom lessons connect to the standards. Through, PLC's teachers are creating lessons following the Marzano guide, as well as, creating action plans based on their areas of needs. Teachers are working together to disaggregate data and use the data to determine classroom discussion and lessons. Teachers will also be using their data to lead planning sessions and discussions with administration. 

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

Teachers are working together during their common planning time to find meaningful and interesting ways to create lessons that include the Marzano instructional strategies.  They are using the data from the CFA's (common formative assessments) to drive their instruction, in tandem with the learning scales and rubrics. Through the common planning, teachers are disaggregating CFA data to create lessons that either remediate or provide opportunities for enrichment. Teachers are also working within their teams to plan cross-­curricular activities so that students can experience real-­world application of the Florida Standards.All tachers have access to computer carts or labs, therefore, they are utilizing technology based lessons and instruction. 

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

Each department gives a monthly common formative assessment based on the standards they have taught that month. After testing is completed teachers recieve the data and use it to drive thier instruction. Teachers also complete a data chat form that is used during the monthly Principal Data Chats. These take place with the Principal and grade level and subject area AP. Teachers are aware of their data on a monthly basis. 

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

Since teachers are always aware of how their students are progressing in their classes, they are also always planning remediation lessons and reteaching as needed. This happens through the Friday Focus activities in both math and ELA. Science uses the Science Dailies for remediation of weak skill areas. These are done daily through the classroom do now. Teachers are also in constant communication with the Support Facilitators in order to help their ESE students who might not be progressing towards the school and district goals. 

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)?

Due to our school schedule, teachers are able to meet during a common planning by subject area. During this time they plan and design lessons that focus on the school and district goals, quality instruction, and blended learning. They also share best practices and discuss pedagogy. While working together teachers are able to plan and implement research based teaching and learning strategies. Teachers also discuss effective lesson planning during the weekly team meetings and ESE PLC. 

How does the school ensure Tier 1 Standards-Based classroom instruction is being implemented properly and effectively?

Administrators are part of the weekly common planning time. They provide input and support. They also are in classrooms to help teachers effectively provide instruction. The leadership team consistently discusses progress monitoring and classroom instruction. This ongoing discussion and area of focus ensures that all teachers are implementing tier 1 standards in their classrooms. 

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?

Teachers use a variety of resources to provide informaitonal text in a variety of mediums.The math department offers a free Mathematics Camp after school to all students. In Math Camp, students get extended assistance through games, competitions, and technological interactions. In addition, students have access to USATestPrep which offers additional practice through quizzes, instruction, games, and performance tasks designed by standard.The English Language Arts department uses a variety of technology to engage the students and enrich their learning. We use Coach Digital as one of our resources to remediate our lower quartile students and to also enrich our higher achievers. We re-enforce the ELA standards through a fun Friday Focus program that allows the students to critically think. In science and social studies the students receive informational text through Newsela, Read Works and Science World. 

Please complete this section based on 2018-2019 end-of-year results.
Instructional Implications: Discuss the success of specific strategies/activities and provide a rationale as to why those academic improvements occurred as a result of those strategies.

ELA Learning Gains increased 2% which is just short of our school's goal. We also had our learning gains decrease by 2%. However our science proficiency increased by 3%.