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WAREHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS FY 2007 2008 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PreK – 5
Schools: East Wareham, Ethel E. Hammond, and Minot Forest Elementary School
Ethel E. Hammond School East Wareham Elementary
Minot Forest Elementary Vision Statement Vision Statement The East Wareham School, Ethel E. Hammond School, and the Minot Forest School will provide a safe and engaging learning environment in which each child develops proficient academic skills needed to meet today’s required standards. The instructional climate at all schools will nurture a foundation for learning of self and others. Mission Statement The mission of the Wareham Public Schools is to educate all students for life’s responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities.
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Review of Past goals 06 07 WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives Academic Performance Goal 1: To Enhance Literacy · Continue K3 Houghton Mifflin program and expand to grades 4 and 5 Skills for All Students. Continue implementation of John Silber grant · Collaborate with Reading Coordinator to seek optimal instruction and consistency with Title 1 paraprofessionals · Seek an increase of Title One teacher to fulltime at Hammond · Continue to provide balanced literacy program · Utilize leveled readers to provide differentiated instruction · Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’ needs (Title 1, Special Education, Lexia lab, Bradley Reading and Language Arts program, Wilson program, Project Read, Tier 3 Model, etc) · Utilize assessments to assist with instruction (DIBELS, GRADE, Stanford 10, Theme tests, DRA, etc) · Increase writing skills with various genres, emphasizing coherent and organized text, across the curriculum Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, DIBELS, GRADE tests, HoughtonMifflin theme tests · Continue Investigations math program, K5, as primary math instruction program · Augment math program with appropriate interventions · Collaborate with Math Coordinator and consultants to provide optimal instruction · Integrate math into daily routines · Integrate math with technology · Encourage home technology practice with the Investigations program · Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’
Goals Met
Met
·
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One, John Silber Grant
Goal 2:
To Enhance Math Skills for All Students.
Met
2
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One,
needs (Title 1, Special Education, etc) Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, Investigations tests
WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives Academic Performance Continued · Continue implementation strategies for Goal 3: Meet or Surpass questions Established Adequate · Provide MCAS preparation and Yearly Progress support materials to improve skills and (AYP) Improvement strategies Targets in ELA and · Utilize technology support and Math for Each program (i.e. Study Island) to increase Subgroup. student achievement
Met
Utilize increased Math/ELA/Reading instructional block to provide increased support · Continue remediation support through CARE extended day and summer program ·
Goal 4:
· Through Curriculum office, seek Explore new science sample science programs programs to · With Science Committee, explore determine future sample programs with possible adoption to meet state piloting of programs mandates.
Funding:
LEA budget
Goal 1:
Met
Assessment: Program selection through process in collaboration with the Science Committee
Professional Development Provide Professional · Through Curriculum office, analyze current training practices for all Development teachers and paraprofessionals and Opportunities to Meet create a PreK12 professional Both Individual Needs development plan. This will be done and District by considering needs from the Initiatives. professional development survey.
Met
Hammond/East/Minot Staff will be trained in September for Open Circle · Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training will continue · Provide Houghton Mifflin training for ·
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grade 4 and 5 staff Provide report card training, if needed, with any changes in format · Provide Technology training, if needed, for new initiatives such as Moodle web browser or new email capability Assessment: Professional Development Survey and other related surveys ·
Funding:
WPS Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
LEA budget, Grants secured through the Curriculum Office
East, Hammond, and Minot Forest Goals and Objectives
Indicators of Accomplishment
Community Goal 1:
Increase parental involvement by developing methods of ongoing communication with families regarding educational standards and mandates
· · · · · · ·
· ·
· · ·
Goal 2:
Increase Interactions Among Students, Educators, Senior Citizens, and Retired Persons.
· ·
Increase parental involvement in all endeavors Inform parents about grade level benchmarks Continue frequent parent meetings for Transitional 1 st program Review MCAS grading and performance targets for parents Encourage families to attend Open House/Book Fair Continue monthly Principal Newsletters Continue literacy enrichment events such as Puppet and Pasta Night Continue Grandparent’s Thanksgiving Dinner Continue International Night for multicultural and diversity awareness Continue Home/School Partnership Compact Encourage parents to attend Parent conferences Continue Transition orientations/tours – prek to k, k to 1, grade 1 to 2, and grade 5 to 6. Foster grandparent program Retired educator volunteers
Ongoing
Met
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Goal 3:
WPS Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
Expand Business and Community Agencies Involvement in the Educational Process
WalMart Junior Achievement Makepeace Donations/foundation – Wendy’s, Target, Staples, Dick Melloni Foundation, Mark Anthony’s, Harbor Watch Inn, ITH · Shaws · · · ·
East, Hammond, and Minot Forest Goals and Objectives
Indicators of Accomplishment
Ongoing
Facilities/Resources Goal 1:
Funding:
Develop the resources and facilities needed to provide an appropriate learning environment. Conduct growth projections and space needs analysis.
LEA budget, Capital Planning, The Village PTA
Met
With increase in preschool enrollment, another ½ session of preschool at East will be needed to begin the school year · Reorganize classroom placements to accommodate space issues and needs of programs at East · Minot windows are old and many leak during strong rain storms. Begin replacement of windows · Hammond shingling project to continue (East side) and East shingling project to begin (North side) · Through fundraising by PTA, playgrounds (East/Hammond) will be updated Assessment: Analysis of enrollment, needs assessment of buildings ·
Not Met
Not Met
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New Goals 2007 – 2008 WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives 2007/2008 Academic Performance Goal 1: To Enhance Literacy · Continue K5 Houghton Mifflin program Skills for All Students.
Goals Met
Continue implementation of John Silber grant K3 · Collaborate with Reading Coordinator to seek optimal instruction and consistency with Title 1 paraprofessionals · Continue to provide balanced literacy program · Utilize leveled readers to provide differentiated instruction · Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’ needs (Title 1, Special Education, Lexia lab, Bradley Reading and Language Arts program, Wilson program, Project Read, Tier 3 Model, Literacy Intervention Block, Soar to Success,etc) · Utilize assessments to assist with instruction (DIBELS, GRADE, Stanford 10, Houghton Mifflin Theme tests, DRA, etc) · Increase writing skills with various genres, emphasizing coherent and organized text, across the curriculum · Incorporate objectives and goals as listed in the Performance Improvement Mapping Plan Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, DIBELS, GRADE tests, HoughtonMifflin theme tests · Continue Investigations math program, K5, as primary math instruction program · Augment math program with appropriate interventions · Collaborate with Math consultants to provide optimal instruction · Integrate math into daily routines · Integrate math with technology · Encourage home technology practice ·
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One, John Silber Grant
Goal 2:
To Enhance Math Skills for All Students.
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with the Investigations website Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’ needs (Title 1, Special Education, etc) · Incorporate objectives and goals as listed in the Performance Improvement Mapping Plan Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, Investigations tests ·
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One,
WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives Academic Performance Continued · Continue to improve open response Goal 3: Meet or Surpass questions with reinforced instructional Established Adequate strategies Yearly Progress · Provide MCAS preparation and (AYP) Improvement support materials to improve skills and Targets in ELA and strategies Math for Each · Utilize technology support and Subgroup. programs (i.e. Study Island) to increase student achievement Utilize increased Math/ELA/Reading instructional block to provide increased support · Continue remediation support through CARE extended day and summer program · Incorporate objectives and goals as listed in the Performance Improvement Mapping Plan ·
Implement science kits for each grade level.
Goal 4:
Implement new science program to meet state mandates.
·
Funding:
LEA budget
Assessment: Implementation of program
2007/2008
Professional Development Provide Professional · Through Curriculum office, analyze current training practices for all Development teachers and paraprofessionals and Opportunities to Meet create a PreK12 professional Both Individual Needs development plan. This will be done and District
Goal 1:
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Initiatives.
Funding:
LEA budget, Grants secured through the Curriculum Office
by considering needs from the professional development survey. · Sustainability team will be developed and trained to foster continuity and continuation of Open Circle · Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training will continue · Provide Houghton Mifflin training for science curriculum · Provide report card training on new performance levels and grading system · Provide Technology training, if needed, for new initiatives such as Smartboard, Moodle, etc. · Provide additional workshop opportunities for staff through Cape Cod Collaborative and other agencies Assessment: Professional Development Survey, Workshop attendance and other related surveys
WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives 2007/2008 Community Goal 1:
· Increase parental involvement Increase parental in all endeavors involvement by · Hold informational meetings developing methods of for parents about grade level ongoing benchmarks, curriculum, communication with report cards, Open Circle families regarding program, etc. educational standards · Continue frequent parent and mandates meetings for Transitional 1 st
program Encourage families to attend Open House, Book Fair, parent conferences or other events · Host Math Family night to learn about math program · Continue monthly Principal Newsletters · Continue literacy enrichment events such as Puppet and Pasta Night ·
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· ·
·
·
Goal 2:
Goal 3:
Increase Interactions Among Students, Educators, Senior Citizens, and Retired Persons. Expand Business and Community Agencies Involvement in the Educational Process
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Continue Grandparent’s Thanksgiving Dinner Continue International Night for multicultural and diversity awareness Continue Home/School Partnership Compact Continue Transition tours/orientations – prek to k, k to 1, grade 1 to 2, and grade 5 to 6. Utilize new phone communication system for reminders of activities/events/important dates Encourage additional parent coaches for Destination Imagination program Foster grandparent program Retired educator volunteers Gateman Baseball Players continue to read to students WalMart Junior Achievement Makepeace Donations/foundation – Local restaurants, Target, Staples, Dick Melloni Foundation, Mark Anthony’s, ITH Shaws/Stop & Shop/Coke and Pepsi Eastern Bank Plymouth Country Club Bay Pointe Country Club
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WPS Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives 2007/2008
East, Hammond, and Minot Forest Goals and Objectives
Indicators of Accomplishment
Facilities/Resources
Goal 1:
Develop the resources and facilities needed to provide an appropriate learning environment. Conduct growth projections and space needs analysis.
Funding:
LEA budget, Capital Planning, The Village PTA
With increase in preschool enrollment, the ½ session of preschool that was added this year at East will be needed to begin the school year · Reorganize teacher assignments and classroom locations to accommodate needs of programs and loss of teaching positions · Hammond shingling project to continue (East side) and East shingling project to begin (North side) · Through fundraising by PTA, playgrounds (East/Hammond) will be updated · Update security systems at all schools · Implement new phone communication system Assessment: Analysis of enrollment, needs assessment of buildings ·
Performance Goal 1A: Increase proficiency index of students on the grade 3 ELA MCAS from 81.2 in 2006 to 83.8 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will form questions about a text and locate facts/details in order to answer those questions to distinguish cause from effect and fact from fiction. Student Learning Objectives: Students will identify basic facts and main ideas in a text and use them as the basis for interpretation. Strategies: Teachers will use: 1. graphic organizers 2. reciprocal teaching (students write and respond to comprehensive questions) 3. overhead transparencies 4. teacher modeling 5. explicit instruction
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Performance Goal 1B: Increase proficiency index of students on the grade 4 ELA MCAS from 82.0 in 2006 to 84.6 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will be able to analyze word study analysis and word structure skills. Students will understand the parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) within the context of text. Students will be able to identify and understand topic/theme, main idea and details. Students will be able to write in an organized fashion a response to an open response question using a main idea/topic sentence, supporting details from the selection and a clincher or closing Student Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify the meanings of root words, prefixes and suffixes to increase the knowledge of unfamiliar words. Students will be able to identify parts of speech within the text and recognize that a word performs different functions according to its position in a sentence. Students will be able to locate, analyze and respond to a question using main idea and details in fiction and nonfictional texts. Students will be able to write an interpretation or explanation of a fictional or nonfictional text using sufficient evidence using multiple steps within a prompt from the text as support for their answer. Strategies: Teachers will: 1. define, model and scaffold (teach basic skill and build upon each topic) 2. compare and contrast 3. provide a consistent word wall 4. locate theme and main idea Students will: 1. locate, identify, discern word study structures and main idea and details 2. diagram parts of speech 3. use graphic organizers and templates in their writing Performance Goal 1C: Increase proficiency index of students with disabilities on the grade 5 ELA MCAS from 65.7 in 2006 to 68.3 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will be able to identify and use common textual features, graphic features, and organizational structures while reading informational text. Students will identify and interpret figurative language by the use of simile and metaphor to convey author’s mood and tone. Student Learning Objectives: Students will identify, analyze and apply knowledge of the purpose, structure and elements of nonfiction or informational materials and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding. Students will identify the basic facts and main ideas in a text and use them as the basis for interpretation in literary and expository text.
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Strategies: Teachers will: 1. give explicit instruction and use read alouds 2. identify features in figurative language and nonfiction text Students will: 1. locate, label, and interpret information from a text 2. use graphic organizers 3. interpret and write figurative language Assessment grades 35: Houghton Mifflin Integrated theme tests and skills tests Selected student work GRADE test Teacher observation Anecdotal records DIBELS Cloze work samples Formal and informal assessments Completed graphic organizers
Performance Goal: Improve the proficiency index of students with disabilities on the Grade 3 Math 2007 MCAS at Minot from 54.2 in 2006 to 56.8 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will be taught the approach to correctly use the order of operations (+ x ÷) in a variety of math word problems Student Learning Objectives: 3.N.8 Students will be able to select, use, and explain the means for solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division up to three digits accurately and efficiently. Strategies: Teachers will provide students with 100’s chart Teachers will provide direct instruction to students on how to complete a multiplication chart. Teachers will provide direct instruction to students on how to use the completed multiplication table to solve problems. Teachers will model strategies to solve math problems. Students will use technology to reinforce the learning of math facts. Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use math reference sheets.
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Performance Goal: Improve the proficiency index of students with disabilities on the Grade 4 Math 2007 MCAS at Minot from 60.3 in 2006 to 62.9 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Student will have practice computing fractions in real life applications using manipulatives and discuss the process for solving fraction problems in a class, small group and in writing. Students will practice and apply their knowledge of two problem solving strategies: 1. create/use visual representations 2 . accurately identifying the key components of the problem in order to problem solve effectively Student Learning Objectives: Number Sense 4.N.3 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as part of a collection, and locations on a number line Patterns, Relations, and Algebra 4.P.1 Students will use knowledge and strategies to be able to describe, extend, and explain symbolic and numeric patterns, including multiplication patterns. Strategies: Students will identify and highlight (marker, circle) key words in a math word problem. Students will create (draw) a visual that relates to a word problem and use this drawing to help solve the problem. Teachers will model drawing and using the visual representations to problem solve. Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use math reference sheets. Student will use manipulatives to determine the value of corresponding fractions. Students will explain both orally and written the relationship of part to whole and whole to part of fractions. Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use manipulatives. Teachers will provide students with specific opportunities to use math reference sheets.
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Performance Goal: Improve the proficiency index of students with disabilities on the Grade 5 Math 2007 MCAS at Minot from 68.6 in 2006 to 71.2 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will practice multiplication facts 012 in order to solve problems involving fractions, proportions, and equivalency using appropriate strategies (clustering, standard algorithms, and lattice multiplication. Students use multiples 012 to demonstrate their knowledge of fractions, proportions, and equivalency through data, tables, and graphs. Student Learning Objectives: Solve problems involving multiplication and division of whole numbers and multiplication of positive fractions with whole numbers Strategies: Teachers will provide daily practice and drills (10 minute math) Teachers will demonstrate how to use flash cards. Students will skip count, oral and written. Teachers will demonstrate creating and interpreting graphs. Teachers will provide students will opportunities to use math reference sheets.
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Review of the FY08 School Budget, budget review is to be completed prior to December 5, 2007. Indicate any recommendations for the reallocation of funding or expenditure of additional funds that may arise from the review of the school budget.
Since FY 03, the East Wareham, Hammond, and Minot Forest’s budgets have been cut, both in Local funding as well as funding through grants. This has resulted in the loss of staff positions as well as cuts to many instructional and maintenance accounts. In addition, costs of supplies have increased which have impacted each school’s budget. New curriculum materials, replacement materials, building maintenance projects, and additional staffing have been suspended during these difficult fiscal times. For the 2007/2008 school year, one elementary teaching position will not be replaced which will result in increasing class size. The School Council would like to see the following restored should additional money become available: ¨ Restore three elementary positions 2 from 2006/07 and 1 from 2007/08 ¨ Restore paraprofessional halftime position to kindergarten at East Wareham ¨ Increase Reading Coordinator position from parttime to fulltime at Minot ¨ Allow for additional paraprofessionals to assist with math and literacy instruction ¨ Maintain and enhance security, building, and grounds; Buildings: ¨ Continue conversion of rugs to tile ¨ Resume sufficient building maintenance projects to prevent further deterioration ¨ Begin discussions for renovations to Minot Forest School Security: ¨ Update security systems in all three elementary schools
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Assessment of the Impact of Class Size on Student Performance Indicate the average class size for each grade level. K 1 2 3 4 5 04/05
20
18
21
21
20
22
05/06
20
18
18
24
18
21
06/07
20
18
19
21
23
22
07/08
20
22
23
22
21
24
What is the ratio of students to supportive adults? (School membership divided by the total of FTE school department employees having regular contact with students plus FTE volunteers regularly assisting in the school.) East 8.9 to 1 Hammond 6 to 1 Minot 8.7 to 1 Identify grade levels or classes in which enrollment is projected to be too high? (List in order of priority.)
Integrated Preschoolenrollment continues to rise which will necessitate the need for an additional .5 position for teachers and paraprofessionals Grade fivethrough attrition, one teaching position was eliminated in 2005/06 school year Grade fourthrough attrition, one teaching position was eliminated in 2005/06 school year Physical Education at Hammond/Eastincreased enrollment at preschool and kindergarten grade levels has not resulted in an increase in specialists Grade threethrough attritionone teaching position was eliminated in 2006/07 school year Grade twotransferred one teacher position to assist high numbers in grade 4 Are there strategies that the council would like to recommend to address concerns related to class size? Focus on maintaining optimal class size at the primary level. Restore lost positions through attrition to lower class size or help with increased upper elementary class size.
Surveys were conducted of teachers. The following graph shows the results: Teachers’ satisfaction with school culture: 50 40 30 20
Teachers
10 0 Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Transience: What percentage of students enrolled in your school has transferred into the Wareham Public Schools within the past two school years from another school system? School: East 20042005 East 20052006 Hammond 20042005 Hammond 20052006 Minot 20042005 Minot 20052006
Transferred in: .2% 5% 16% 16% 24% 11%
Transferred out: .5% 7% 14% 14% 17% 13%
Degree Status of Faculty: Indicate the number of faculty members at each degree level. Bachelors: Masters: East 3 7 Hammond 7 4 Minot 11 26
Two Masters or CAGS: Doctorate: 1 0 6 0 11 0
Assessment of Learning List standardized test instruments and national norm reference scores used to assess student learning. (See Appendix for Standardized Test Charts)
List additional measures of student learning including portfolio assessment and special achievements and awards.
Awards CeremoniesHammond and Minot Random Acts of Kindness awardsall three schools Student of the Week awardsMinot Individual Student Success Plans (ISSP)Minot CARE after school programMinot Reading Challenge Grade 5 Awards (Homework, Presidential Education Excellence Awards)
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Indicate Initiatives in Community Service Learning Wareham Ordinary Heroes Project
Mrs. Bostrom, Special Education secretary, was honored for her volunteering work in the schools. Kindergarten classes Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Pottel, Miss Kenefick, and Mrs. Snider Kindergarten Integrated Arts classes
Pennies for Paws Kids Helping Kids Young Publishers Project Grandparents’ Thanksgiving Dinner centerpiece making and napkin holders Fletcher Memorial Garden Project Renaissance Program WWI Memorial Bell Project Stone Soup Project Food drives to assist local food pantries Annual Coat Giveaway Forestview Nursing Home Adopt a Child from Quito Ecuador Pediatric Center drives Jump Rope for Heart Communication Project for Visually Impaired Newspaper reporting to local newspapers Martin Luther King, Jr. Project Community Resources NetworkStone Soup Week
Grade one All three schools participate in this program East Wareham Elementary All three schools participate in this program All three schools participate in this program Hammond Elementary School Grade three Mrs. Schluter Mrs. Leblanc and Mrs. Harunk Minot Forest and Hammond Schools Mrs. Schluter’s class Several classes All three schools
Surveys were conducted of staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction of parents with the school having high expectations for my child: 50 40 30 20
Parents
10 0 Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Instructional Program Identify areas of instructional strengths:
· Family reading/literacy and math nights · Communication with parents relating to curriculum through newsletters, teacher communication, email, and PTA meetings · Videotaped school performances and literacy events to air on cable for all families to see · Reading is Fundamental book program continued to give each student up to grade 1 three books to keep · Computer lab at Hammond and Minot allows for student use · Collaboration among teachers at Grade level meetings to share best practices · Standards based report card implemented through Powerschool · PTA allows for enrichment programs and field trips to enhance curriculum areas · Consistent districtwide reading program K5 · New assessments give immediate feedback on areas to strengthen for students · Individual Student Success Plans (ISSP) were developed for atrisk students · Teacher Assistance Council (TAC) was redesigned and met frequently throughout the year at all schools · MCAS scores showed an improvement in subgroups · Transitional 1 st program was implemented and will continue · CARE after school program · ISSPs developed and maintained for students who were atrisk of failing or in needs improvement · 3 Fullday kindergarten programs · Received accreditation by NAEYC at Hammond and East · Creation of Literacy Intervention Block
Identify areas of concern:
· Need to purchase materials for Social Studies curriculum · Need for increased parental knowledge of policies relating to attendance, homework, and tardiness that impact academic performance · The subgroup of low income for English/Language Arts needs to improve for AYP one more year to come off the NI list · Increase the reading strategy reading to learn for students · Need for a consistent district wide writing program that includes benchmarks
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Enhancement of Parental Involvement List the primary sources of parental involvement in the school. Involvement/Participation
Communication
School Council
Cable television broadcasts of informational presentations and performances Internet school website Voice mail system Homework hotlines Monthly Principal Newsletters Orientation nights Email
Policy review committee PTA Parent surveys Individual parent conferences Volunteers Chaperones Grandparent’s Thanksgiving Dinner Strega Nona Puppet and Pasta Night Math and Literacy Nights Parents on Interview committees Wendy’s Night, 1 st Wednesday
Spectator Events: Field day events
Open House/Ice cream social Awards Ceremonies Band/Chorus concerts Drama performances Holiday Breakfast Spring Fling Holiday Singing Program Book Fairs Bingo for Books Art Auction/Spaghetti Supper Craft Fair
Local partnership with restaurants for community fundraising
Surveys were conducted of staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction with parental involvement: 60 50 40 30 20
Teachers Parents
10 0 Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Surveys were conducted of students and parents. The following graph shows the results: Students enjoy school. 100 80 60 Students 40
Parents
20 0 Yes
No
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School Climate Indicate the level of student attendance. East 0506 93% East 0607 93.92% Hammond 0506 94.69% Hammond 0607 97.5% Minot 0506 93.18% Minot 0607 95.06%
Indicate the level of staff attendance. East 0506 93.2% East 0607 96% Hammond 0506 92.8% Hammond 0607 96.8% Minot 0506 95% Minot 0607 95%
Indicate which activities the school organizes to promote understanding of multicultural and linguistically diverse students. · PTA Programs · Climate of Respect throughout schools · Black History Month, Women in History Month, holiday celebrations, etc. · Community Service Projects · Cape Verde Curriculum · In most curriculum areas, a multicultural teaching approach has been included. We instill an understanding and appreciation for all cultures. Students will continue to learn and appreciate customs, traditions, languages and cultures from around the world. This can be done through the social studies curriculum, class projects, arts and literature of many cultures. · Resources available include: broad selection of books, reference books, filmstrips, tapes and computergenerated encyclopedias in libraries, thematic units, and subscription to Scholastic News · Multicultural themes and songs are highlighted in lessons by teachers as well as during the Winter and Spring concerts · PTA sponsored trips to the Zeiterion Theatre enhances cultural experiences · Open Circle program at Minot, East, and Hammond focuses on diversity and respecting others · Intergenerational project with Forestview Nursing Home teaches respect for our senior population · Participation in Special Olympics and a school parade promoted pride for all students · Second Step Program for preschool · Time for Kids subscription · Field trips to Heritage Plantation and Plimoth Plantation List the extracurricular activities available to the students of the school, indicating the number of students involved in each.
Activity Number of Participants Intramurals Football/Soccer 37 CARE Program 118 Reading Celebration/Ice 250 Cream Social Holiday Celebration 115 Band Instruction 80 Chorus Instruction 70 Recorder Instruction 129 Chess Club 12 Art Enrichment 44 Bingo for Books 100
Activity Intramurals Intramurals – Spring Reading Challenge
Number of Participants Basketball 41 Spring 25 120
Spring Fling Special Olympics Destination Imagination Pass, Punt, and Kick Jump Rope for Heart Puppet and Pasta Night
85 25 Total (8 from Minot) 14 521 140 Raised $10,433.00 210
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Surveys were conducted of students, staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction with school safety and security. 100 80 60
Students
40
Teachers
20
Parents
0 Strongly Agree/Yes
Agree
Disagree No
Strongly Disagree
Surveys were conducted of students, staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction with school discipline. 100 80 60
Students
40
Teachers
20
Parents
0 Yes/Strongly Agree
Agree
No/Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Surveys were conducted of students and parents. The following graph shows the results: The school promotes respect and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds. 100 80 60 Students
40
Parents 20 0 Yes/Strongly Agree
Agree
No/Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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EAST WAREHAM, ETHEL E. HAMMOND AND MINOT FOREST SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 2006/2007
Please list all members of the school council. Principal: Joan Seamans Cochair: Theresa WardenParent Teacher representatives (names and grade level):
Parent representatives:
Anne Marie Fillion – Preschool at East Michelle SampsonKindergarten at East Michele LetourneauGrade 3 at Minot Carol RichardsonGrade 2 at Minot Kathy HarunkGrade 1 at Hammond
Theresa WardenParent Kim HuntParent Jamie PelletierParent Sarah SchluterParent Grace KishParent Ann PearleParent
Community representatives: Linda LockwoodCommunity Representative Yvonne MendesCommunity Representative Dates, Time, and Location of School Council Meetings: 10/25/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 11/15/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 12/13/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 1/24/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 2/28/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 3/21/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 4/11/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 5/17/07 3:00 pm at Minot Forest School 5/30/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 6/6/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School
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APPENDICES Minot Forest – 2006 Adequate Yearly Progress School Title I Status: Title I School (SW) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 2006
Cycle IV (2005 & 2006) Data
Participation
Student Group
Performance Met Target
Enrolled Assessed %
N
CPI
Met Target
2006
Improvement
Attendance
CPI Change
Met Target
%
Change
Met Target
AYP 2006
Aggregate
356
356
100.0 Yes
443
81.4
Yes
1.7
Yes
96.0
0.8
Yes
Yes
Lim. English Prof.
2
Spec. Ed.
63
63
73
64.4
94.6
1.5
Low Income
152
152
100.0 Yes
180
75.3
No
0.2
Yes/SH
95.2
0.9
Yes
Yes
Afr. Amer./Black
39
39
50
72.5
94.8
0.4
Asian or Pacif. Isl.
3
Hispanic
9
Native American
6
White
297
297
100.0 Yes
379
82.8
Yes
1.7
Yes
96.2
1.0
Yes
Yes
MATHEMATICS
Student Group
2006
Cycle IV (2005 & 2006) Data
2006
Participation
Performance
Attendance
Met Target
Enrolled Assessed %
Improvement
N
CPI
Met Target
AYP 2006
CPI Change
Met Target
%
Change
Met Target
Aggregate
357
357
100.0 Yes
218
75.3
Yes
8.2
Yes
96.0
0.8
Yes
Yes
Lim. English Prof.
2
Spec. Ed.
63
63
39
57.1
94.6
1.5
Low Income
153
153
91
69.8
95.2
0.9
Afr. Amer./Black
39
39
27
63.9
94.8
0.4
Asian or Pacif. Isl.
3
Hispanic
9
Native American
6
White
298
298
100.0 Yes
187
76.7
Yes
7.6
Yes
96.2
1.0
Yes
Yes
Adequate Yearly Progress History
Accountability Status
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 ELA
Aggregate
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
All Subgroups MATH
Aggregate
No
No
No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
All Subgroups
No
No
Identified for Improvement Subgroups
Yes No Status
Yes Yes
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MCAS Annual Comparisons for Minot Forest Wareham (03100017) GRADE 05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS PERFORMANCE LEVEL
2006
ADVANCED
16
PROFICIENT
38
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
38
WARNING
8
GRADE 05 MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE LEVEL
2006
ADVANCED
14
PROFICIENT
25
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
36
WARNING
25
GRADE 05 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ADVANCED
13
9
3
7
PROFICIENT
40
38
37
30
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
37
42
53
47
WARNING
10
11
7
16
25
GRADE 04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ADVANCED
5
0
11
7
PROFICIENT
41
38
32
45
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
49
56
46
43
WARNING
6
6
11
5
GRADE 04 MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ADVANCED
8
9
8
16
PROFICIENT
25
19
27
31
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
48
54
52
40
WARNING
19
17
13
13
GRADE 03 READING PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ABOVE PROFICIENT
N/A
N/A
N/A
10
PROFICIENT
62
56
58
40
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
35
37
39
43
WARNING
3
7
3
7
26
GRADE 03 MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE LEVEL ABOVE PROFICIENT
2006 3
PROFICIENT
42
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
35
WARNING
20
Select another school or district * Results on the annual comparison charts for years 20032005 may differ slightly from the reports released in previous years, because 2006 rules were applied to the 20032005 data to allow valid comparisons. The original MCAS data is still archived as it was released under the 2003 through 2005 results. Data Last Updated on February 2, 2007
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MultiTest District Report District: Wareham
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MultiTest District Report District: Wareham
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MultiTest District Report District: Wareham
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Schools: East Wareham, Ethel E. Hammond, and Minot Forest Elementary School
Ethel E. Hammond School East Wareham Elementary
Minot Forest Elementary Vision Statement Vision Statement The East Wareham School, Ethel E. Hammond School, and the Minot Forest School will provide a safe and engaging learning environment in which each child develops proficient academic skills needed to meet today’s required standards. The instructional climate at all schools will nurture a foundation for learning of self and others. Mission Statement The mission of the Wareham Public Schools is to educate all students for life’s responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities.
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Review of Past goals 06 07 WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives Academic Performance Goal 1: To Enhance Literacy · Continue K3 Houghton Mifflin program and expand to grades 4 and 5 Skills for All Students. Continue implementation of John Silber grant · Collaborate with Reading Coordinator to seek optimal instruction and consistency with Title 1 paraprofessionals · Seek an increase of Title One teacher to fulltime at Hammond · Continue to provide balanced literacy program · Utilize leveled readers to provide differentiated instruction · Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’ needs (Title 1, Special Education, Lexia lab, Bradley Reading and Language Arts program, Wilson program, Project Read, Tier 3 Model, etc) · Utilize assessments to assist with instruction (DIBELS, GRADE, Stanford 10, Theme tests, DRA, etc) · Increase writing skills with various genres, emphasizing coherent and organized text, across the curriculum Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, DIBELS, GRADE tests, HoughtonMifflin theme tests · Continue Investigations math program, K5, as primary math instruction program · Augment math program with appropriate interventions · Collaborate with Math Coordinator and consultants to provide optimal instruction · Integrate math into daily routines · Integrate math with technology · Encourage home technology practice with the Investigations program · Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’
Goals Met
Met
·
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One, John Silber Grant
Goal 2:
To Enhance Math Skills for All Students.
Met
2
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One,
needs (Title 1, Special Education, etc) Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, Investigations tests
WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives Academic Performance Continued · Continue implementation strategies for Goal 3: Meet or Surpass questions Established Adequate · Provide MCAS preparation and Yearly Progress support materials to improve skills and (AYP) Improvement strategies Targets in ELA and · Utilize technology support and Math for Each program (i.e. Study Island) to increase Subgroup. student achievement
Met
Utilize increased Math/ELA/Reading instructional block to provide increased support · Continue remediation support through CARE extended day and summer program ·
Goal 4:
· Through Curriculum office, seek Explore new science sample science programs programs to · With Science Committee, explore determine future sample programs with possible adoption to meet state piloting of programs mandates.
Funding:
LEA budget
Goal 1:
Met
Assessment: Program selection through process in collaboration with the Science Committee
Professional Development Provide Professional · Through Curriculum office, analyze current training practices for all Development teachers and paraprofessionals and Opportunities to Meet create a PreK12 professional Both Individual Needs development plan. This will be done and District by considering needs from the Initiatives. professional development survey.
Met
Hammond/East/Minot Staff will be trained in September for Open Circle · Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training will continue · Provide Houghton Mifflin training for ·
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grade 4 and 5 staff Provide report card training, if needed, with any changes in format · Provide Technology training, if needed, for new initiatives such as Moodle web browser or new email capability Assessment: Professional Development Survey and other related surveys ·
Funding:
WPS Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
LEA budget, Grants secured through the Curriculum Office
East, Hammond, and Minot Forest Goals and Objectives
Indicators of Accomplishment
Community Goal 1:
Increase parental involvement by developing methods of ongoing communication with families regarding educational standards and mandates
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Goal 2:
Increase Interactions Among Students, Educators, Senior Citizens, and Retired Persons.
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Increase parental involvement in all endeavors Inform parents about grade level benchmarks Continue frequent parent meetings for Transitional 1 st program Review MCAS grading and performance targets for parents Encourage families to attend Open House/Book Fair Continue monthly Principal Newsletters Continue literacy enrichment events such as Puppet and Pasta Night Continue Grandparent’s Thanksgiving Dinner Continue International Night for multicultural and diversity awareness Continue Home/School Partnership Compact Encourage parents to attend Parent conferences Continue Transition orientations/tours – prek to k, k to 1, grade 1 to 2, and grade 5 to 6. Foster grandparent program Retired educator volunteers
Ongoing
Met
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Goal 3:
WPS Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
Expand Business and Community Agencies Involvement in the Educational Process
WalMart Junior Achievement Makepeace Donations/foundation – Wendy’s, Target, Staples, Dick Melloni Foundation, Mark Anthony’s, Harbor Watch Inn, ITH · Shaws · · · ·
East, Hammond, and Minot Forest Goals and Objectives
Indicators of Accomplishment
Ongoing
Facilities/Resources Goal 1:
Funding:
Develop the resources and facilities needed to provide an appropriate learning environment. Conduct growth projections and space needs analysis.
LEA budget, Capital Planning, The Village PTA
Met
With increase in preschool enrollment, another ½ session of preschool at East will be needed to begin the school year · Reorganize classroom placements to accommodate space issues and needs of programs at East · Minot windows are old and many leak during strong rain storms. Begin replacement of windows · Hammond shingling project to continue (East side) and East shingling project to begin (North side) · Through fundraising by PTA, playgrounds (East/Hammond) will be updated Assessment: Analysis of enrollment, needs assessment of buildings ·
Not Met
Not Met
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New Goals 2007 – 2008 WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives 2007/2008 Academic Performance Goal 1: To Enhance Literacy · Continue K5 Houghton Mifflin program Skills for All Students.
Goals Met
Continue implementation of John Silber grant K3 · Collaborate with Reading Coordinator to seek optimal instruction and consistency with Title 1 paraprofessionals · Continue to provide balanced literacy program · Utilize leveled readers to provide differentiated instruction · Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’ needs (Title 1, Special Education, Lexia lab, Bradley Reading and Language Arts program, Wilson program, Project Read, Tier 3 Model, Literacy Intervention Block, Soar to Success,etc) · Utilize assessments to assist with instruction (DIBELS, GRADE, Stanford 10, Houghton Mifflin Theme tests, DRA, etc) · Increase writing skills with various genres, emphasizing coherent and organized text, across the curriculum · Incorporate objectives and goals as listed in the Performance Improvement Mapping Plan Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, DIBELS, GRADE tests, HoughtonMifflin theme tests · Continue Investigations math program, K5, as primary math instruction program · Augment math program with appropriate interventions · Collaborate with Math consultants to provide optimal instruction · Integrate math into daily routines · Integrate math with technology · Encourage home technology practice ·
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One, John Silber Grant
Goal 2:
To Enhance Math Skills for All Students.
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with the Investigations website Provide appropriate interventions at each grade level to meet students’ needs (Title 1, Special Education, etc) · Incorporate objectives and goals as listed in the Performance Improvement Mapping Plan Assessment: Stanford 10, MCAS, Investigations tests ·
Funding:
LEA budget, Title One,
WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives Academic Performance Continued · Continue to improve open response Goal 3: Meet or Surpass questions with reinforced instructional Established Adequate strategies Yearly Progress · Provide MCAS preparation and (AYP) Improvement support materials to improve skills and Targets in ELA and strategies Math for Each · Utilize technology support and Subgroup. programs (i.e. Study Island) to increase student achievement Utilize increased Math/ELA/Reading instructional block to provide increased support · Continue remediation support through CARE extended day and summer program · Incorporate objectives and goals as listed in the Performance Improvement Mapping Plan ·
Implement science kits for each grade level.
Goal 4:
Implement new science program to meet state mandates.
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Funding:
LEA budget
Assessment: Implementation of program
2007/2008
Professional Development Provide Professional · Through Curriculum office, analyze current training practices for all Development teachers and paraprofessionals and Opportunities to Meet create a PreK12 professional Both Individual Needs development plan. This will be done and District
Goal 1:
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Initiatives.
Funding:
LEA budget, Grants secured through the Curriculum Office
by considering needs from the professional development survey. · Sustainability team will be developed and trained to foster continuity and continuation of Open Circle · Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training will continue · Provide Houghton Mifflin training for science curriculum · Provide report card training on new performance levels and grading system · Provide Technology training, if needed, for new initiatives such as Smartboard, Moodle, etc. · Provide additional workshop opportunities for staff through Cape Cod Collaborative and other agencies Assessment: Professional Development Survey, Workshop attendance and other related surveys
WPS East, Hammond, Indicators of Accomplishment Strategic and Minot Forest Plan Goals Goals and Objectives and Objectives 2007/2008 Community Goal 1:
· Increase parental involvement Increase parental in all endeavors involvement by · Hold informational meetings developing methods of for parents about grade level ongoing benchmarks, curriculum, communication with report cards, Open Circle families regarding program, etc. educational standards · Continue frequent parent and mandates meetings for Transitional 1 st
program Encourage families to attend Open House, Book Fair, parent conferences or other events · Host Math Family night to learn about math program · Continue monthly Principal Newsletters · Continue literacy enrichment events such as Puppet and Pasta Night ·
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Goal 2:
Goal 3:
Increase Interactions Among Students, Educators, Senior Citizens, and Retired Persons. Expand Business and Community Agencies Involvement in the Educational Process
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Continue Grandparent’s Thanksgiving Dinner Continue International Night for multicultural and diversity awareness Continue Home/School Partnership Compact Continue Transition tours/orientations – prek to k, k to 1, grade 1 to 2, and grade 5 to 6. Utilize new phone communication system for reminders of activities/events/important dates Encourage additional parent coaches for Destination Imagination program Foster grandparent program Retired educator volunteers Gateman Baseball Players continue to read to students WalMart Junior Achievement Makepeace Donations/foundation – Local restaurants, Target, Staples, Dick Melloni Foundation, Mark Anthony’s, ITH Shaws/Stop & Shop/Coke and Pepsi Eastern Bank Plymouth Country Club Bay Pointe Country Club
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WPS Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives 2007/2008
East, Hammond, and Minot Forest Goals and Objectives
Indicators of Accomplishment
Facilities/Resources
Goal 1:
Develop the resources and facilities needed to provide an appropriate learning environment. Conduct growth projections and space needs analysis.
Funding:
LEA budget, Capital Planning, The Village PTA
With increase in preschool enrollment, the ½ session of preschool that was added this year at East will be needed to begin the school year · Reorganize teacher assignments and classroom locations to accommodate needs of programs and loss of teaching positions · Hammond shingling project to continue (East side) and East shingling project to begin (North side) · Through fundraising by PTA, playgrounds (East/Hammond) will be updated · Update security systems at all schools · Implement new phone communication system Assessment: Analysis of enrollment, needs assessment of buildings ·
Performance Goal 1A: Increase proficiency index of students on the grade 3 ELA MCAS from 81.2 in 2006 to 83.8 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will form questions about a text and locate facts/details in order to answer those questions to distinguish cause from effect and fact from fiction. Student Learning Objectives: Students will identify basic facts and main ideas in a text and use them as the basis for interpretation. Strategies: Teachers will use: 1. graphic organizers 2. reciprocal teaching (students write and respond to comprehensive questions) 3. overhead transparencies 4. teacher modeling 5. explicit instruction
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Performance Goal 1B: Increase proficiency index of students on the grade 4 ELA MCAS from 82.0 in 2006 to 84.6 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will be able to analyze word study analysis and word structure skills. Students will understand the parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) within the context of text. Students will be able to identify and understand topic/theme, main idea and details. Students will be able to write in an organized fashion a response to an open response question using a main idea/topic sentence, supporting details from the selection and a clincher or closing Student Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify the meanings of root words, prefixes and suffixes to increase the knowledge of unfamiliar words. Students will be able to identify parts of speech within the text and recognize that a word performs different functions according to its position in a sentence. Students will be able to locate, analyze and respond to a question using main idea and details in fiction and nonfictional texts. Students will be able to write an interpretation or explanation of a fictional or nonfictional text using sufficient evidence using multiple steps within a prompt from the text as support for their answer. Strategies: Teachers will: 1. define, model and scaffold (teach basic skill and build upon each topic) 2. compare and contrast 3. provide a consistent word wall 4. locate theme and main idea Students will: 1. locate, identify, discern word study structures and main idea and details 2. diagram parts of speech 3. use graphic organizers and templates in their writing Performance Goal 1C: Increase proficiency index of students with disabilities on the grade 5 ELA MCAS from 65.7 in 2006 to 68.3 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will be able to identify and use common textual features, graphic features, and organizational structures while reading informational text. Students will identify and interpret figurative language by the use of simile and metaphor to convey author’s mood and tone. Student Learning Objectives: Students will identify, analyze and apply knowledge of the purpose, structure and elements of nonfiction or informational materials and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding. Students will identify the basic facts and main ideas in a text and use them as the basis for interpretation in literary and expository text.
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Strategies: Teachers will: 1. give explicit instruction and use read alouds 2. identify features in figurative language and nonfiction text Students will: 1. locate, label, and interpret information from a text 2. use graphic organizers 3. interpret and write figurative language Assessment grades 35: Houghton Mifflin Integrated theme tests and skills tests Selected student work GRADE test Teacher observation Anecdotal records DIBELS Cloze work samples Formal and informal assessments Completed graphic organizers
Performance Goal: Improve the proficiency index of students with disabilities on the Grade 3 Math 2007 MCAS at Minot from 54.2 in 2006 to 56.8 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will be taught the approach to correctly use the order of operations (+ x ÷) in a variety of math word problems Student Learning Objectives: 3.N.8 Students will be able to select, use, and explain the means for solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division up to three digits accurately and efficiently. Strategies: Teachers will provide students with 100’s chart Teachers will provide direct instruction to students on how to complete a multiplication chart. Teachers will provide direct instruction to students on how to use the completed multiplication table to solve problems. Teachers will model strategies to solve math problems. Students will use technology to reinforce the learning of math facts. Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use math reference sheets.
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Performance Goal: Improve the proficiency index of students with disabilities on the Grade 4 Math 2007 MCAS at Minot from 60.3 in 2006 to 62.9 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Student will have practice computing fractions in real life applications using manipulatives and discuss the process for solving fraction problems in a class, small group and in writing. Students will practice and apply their knowledge of two problem solving strategies: 1. create/use visual representations 2 . accurately identifying the key components of the problem in order to problem solve effectively Student Learning Objectives: Number Sense 4.N.3 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as part of a collection, and locations on a number line Patterns, Relations, and Algebra 4.P.1 Students will use knowledge and strategies to be able to describe, extend, and explain symbolic and numeric patterns, including multiplication patterns. Strategies: Students will identify and highlight (marker, circle) key words in a math word problem. Students will create (draw) a visual that relates to a word problem and use this drawing to help solve the problem. Teachers will model drawing and using the visual representations to problem solve. Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use math reference sheets. Student will use manipulatives to determine the value of corresponding fractions. Students will explain both orally and written the relationship of part to whole and whole to part of fractions. Teachers will provide students with opportunities to use manipulatives. Teachers will provide students with specific opportunities to use math reference sheets.
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Performance Goal: Improve the proficiency index of students with disabilities on the Grade 5 Math 2007 MCAS at Minot from 68.6 in 2006 to 71.2 in 2007. Improvement Objectives: Students will practice multiplication facts 012 in order to solve problems involving fractions, proportions, and equivalency using appropriate strategies (clustering, standard algorithms, and lattice multiplication. Students use multiples 012 to demonstrate their knowledge of fractions, proportions, and equivalency through data, tables, and graphs. Student Learning Objectives: Solve problems involving multiplication and division of whole numbers and multiplication of positive fractions with whole numbers Strategies: Teachers will provide daily practice and drills (10 minute math) Teachers will demonstrate how to use flash cards. Students will skip count, oral and written. Teachers will demonstrate creating and interpreting graphs. Teachers will provide students will opportunities to use math reference sheets.
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Review of the FY08 School Budget, budget review is to be completed prior to December 5, 2007. Indicate any recommendations for the reallocation of funding or expenditure of additional funds that may arise from the review of the school budget.
Since FY 03, the East Wareham, Hammond, and Minot Forest’s budgets have been cut, both in Local funding as well as funding through grants. This has resulted in the loss of staff positions as well as cuts to many instructional and maintenance accounts. In addition, costs of supplies have increased which have impacted each school’s budget. New curriculum materials, replacement materials, building maintenance projects, and additional staffing have been suspended during these difficult fiscal times. For the 2007/2008 school year, one elementary teaching position will not be replaced which will result in increasing class size. The School Council would like to see the following restored should additional money become available: ¨ Restore three elementary positions 2 from 2006/07 and 1 from 2007/08 ¨ Restore paraprofessional halftime position to kindergarten at East Wareham ¨ Increase Reading Coordinator position from parttime to fulltime at Minot ¨ Allow for additional paraprofessionals to assist with math and literacy instruction ¨ Maintain and enhance security, building, and grounds; Buildings: ¨ Continue conversion of rugs to tile ¨ Resume sufficient building maintenance projects to prevent further deterioration ¨ Begin discussions for renovations to Minot Forest School Security: ¨ Update security systems in all three elementary schools
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Assessment of the Impact of Class Size on Student Performance Indicate the average class size for each grade level. K 1 2 3 4 5 04/05
20
18
21
21
20
22
05/06
20
18
18
24
18
21
06/07
20
18
19
21
23
22
07/08
20
22
23
22
21
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What is the ratio of students to supportive adults? (School membership divided by the total of FTE school department employees having regular contact with students plus FTE volunteers regularly assisting in the school.) East 8.9 to 1 Hammond 6 to 1 Minot 8.7 to 1 Identify grade levels or classes in which enrollment is projected to be too high? (List in order of priority.)
Integrated Preschoolenrollment continues to rise which will necessitate the need for an additional .5 position for teachers and paraprofessionals Grade fivethrough attrition, one teaching position was eliminated in 2005/06 school year Grade fourthrough attrition, one teaching position was eliminated in 2005/06 school year Physical Education at Hammond/Eastincreased enrollment at preschool and kindergarten grade levels has not resulted in an increase in specialists Grade threethrough attritionone teaching position was eliminated in 2006/07 school year Grade twotransferred one teacher position to assist high numbers in grade 4 Are there strategies that the council would like to recommend to address concerns related to class size? Focus on maintaining optimal class size at the primary level. Restore lost positions through attrition to lower class size or help with increased upper elementary class size.
Surveys were conducted of teachers. The following graph shows the results: Teachers’ satisfaction with school culture: 50 40 30 20
Teachers
10 0 Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Transience: What percentage of students enrolled in your school has transferred into the Wareham Public Schools within the past two school years from another school system? School: East 20042005 East 20052006 Hammond 20042005 Hammond 20052006 Minot 20042005 Minot 20052006
Transferred in: .2% 5% 16% 16% 24% 11%
Transferred out: .5% 7% 14% 14% 17% 13%
Degree Status of Faculty: Indicate the number of faculty members at each degree level. Bachelors: Masters: East 3 7 Hammond 7 4 Minot 11 26
Two Masters or CAGS: Doctorate: 1 0 6 0 11 0
Assessment of Learning List standardized test instruments and national norm reference scores used to assess student learning. (See Appendix for Standardized Test Charts)
List additional measures of student learning including portfolio assessment and special achievements and awards.
Awards CeremoniesHammond and Minot Random Acts of Kindness awardsall three schools Student of the Week awardsMinot Individual Student Success Plans (ISSP)Minot CARE after school programMinot Reading Challenge Grade 5 Awards (Homework, Presidential Education Excellence Awards)
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Indicate Initiatives in Community Service Learning Wareham Ordinary Heroes Project
Mrs. Bostrom, Special Education secretary, was honored for her volunteering work in the schools. Kindergarten classes Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Pottel, Miss Kenefick, and Mrs. Snider Kindergarten Integrated Arts classes
Pennies for Paws Kids Helping Kids Young Publishers Project Grandparents’ Thanksgiving Dinner centerpiece making and napkin holders Fletcher Memorial Garden Project Renaissance Program WWI Memorial Bell Project Stone Soup Project Food drives to assist local food pantries Annual Coat Giveaway Forestview Nursing Home Adopt a Child from Quito Ecuador Pediatric Center drives Jump Rope for Heart Communication Project for Visually Impaired Newspaper reporting to local newspapers Martin Luther King, Jr. Project Community Resources NetworkStone Soup Week
Grade one All three schools participate in this program East Wareham Elementary All three schools participate in this program All three schools participate in this program Hammond Elementary School Grade three Mrs. Schluter Mrs. Leblanc and Mrs. Harunk Minot Forest and Hammond Schools Mrs. Schluter’s class Several classes All three schools
Surveys were conducted of staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction of parents with the school having high expectations for my child: 50 40 30 20
Parents
10 0 Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Instructional Program Identify areas of instructional strengths:
· Family reading/literacy and math nights · Communication with parents relating to curriculum through newsletters, teacher communication, email, and PTA meetings · Videotaped school performances and literacy events to air on cable for all families to see · Reading is Fundamental book program continued to give each student up to grade 1 three books to keep · Computer lab at Hammond and Minot allows for student use · Collaboration among teachers at Grade level meetings to share best practices · Standards based report card implemented through Powerschool · PTA allows for enrichment programs and field trips to enhance curriculum areas · Consistent districtwide reading program K5 · New assessments give immediate feedback on areas to strengthen for students · Individual Student Success Plans (ISSP) were developed for atrisk students · Teacher Assistance Council (TAC) was redesigned and met frequently throughout the year at all schools · MCAS scores showed an improvement in subgroups · Transitional 1 st program was implemented and will continue · CARE after school program · ISSPs developed and maintained for students who were atrisk of failing or in needs improvement · 3 Fullday kindergarten programs · Received accreditation by NAEYC at Hammond and East · Creation of Literacy Intervention Block
Identify areas of concern:
· Need to purchase materials for Social Studies curriculum · Need for increased parental knowledge of policies relating to attendance, homework, and tardiness that impact academic performance · The subgroup of low income for English/Language Arts needs to improve for AYP one more year to come off the NI list · Increase the reading strategy reading to learn for students · Need for a consistent district wide writing program that includes benchmarks
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Enhancement of Parental Involvement List the primary sources of parental involvement in the school. Involvement/Participation
Communication
School Council
Cable television broadcasts of informational presentations and performances Internet school website Voice mail system Homework hotlines Monthly Principal Newsletters Orientation nights Email
Policy review committee PTA Parent surveys Individual parent conferences Volunteers Chaperones Grandparent’s Thanksgiving Dinner Strega Nona Puppet and Pasta Night Math and Literacy Nights Parents on Interview committees Wendy’s Night, 1 st Wednesday
Spectator Events: Field day events
Open House/Ice cream social Awards Ceremonies Band/Chorus concerts Drama performances Holiday Breakfast Spring Fling Holiday Singing Program Book Fairs Bingo for Books Art Auction/Spaghetti Supper Craft Fair
Local partnership with restaurants for community fundraising
Surveys were conducted of staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction with parental involvement: 60 50 40 30 20
Teachers Parents
10 0 Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Surveys were conducted of students and parents. The following graph shows the results: Students enjoy school. 100 80 60 Students 40
Parents
20 0 Yes
No
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School Climate Indicate the level of student attendance. East 0506 93% East 0607 93.92% Hammond 0506 94.69% Hammond 0607 97.5% Minot 0506 93.18% Minot 0607 95.06%
Indicate the level of staff attendance. East 0506 93.2% East 0607 96% Hammond 0506 92.8% Hammond 0607 96.8% Minot 0506 95% Minot 0607 95%
Indicate which activities the school organizes to promote understanding of multicultural and linguistically diverse students. · PTA Programs · Climate of Respect throughout schools · Black History Month, Women in History Month, holiday celebrations, etc. · Community Service Projects · Cape Verde Curriculum · In most curriculum areas, a multicultural teaching approach has been included. We instill an understanding and appreciation for all cultures. Students will continue to learn and appreciate customs, traditions, languages and cultures from around the world. This can be done through the social studies curriculum, class projects, arts and literature of many cultures. · Resources available include: broad selection of books, reference books, filmstrips, tapes and computergenerated encyclopedias in libraries, thematic units, and subscription to Scholastic News · Multicultural themes and songs are highlighted in lessons by teachers as well as during the Winter and Spring concerts · PTA sponsored trips to the Zeiterion Theatre enhances cultural experiences · Open Circle program at Minot, East, and Hammond focuses on diversity and respecting others · Intergenerational project with Forestview Nursing Home teaches respect for our senior population · Participation in Special Olympics and a school parade promoted pride for all students · Second Step Program for preschool · Time for Kids subscription · Field trips to Heritage Plantation and Plimoth Plantation List the extracurricular activities available to the students of the school, indicating the number of students involved in each.
Activity Number of Participants Intramurals Football/Soccer 37 CARE Program 118 Reading Celebration/Ice 250 Cream Social Holiday Celebration 115 Band Instruction 80 Chorus Instruction 70 Recorder Instruction 129 Chess Club 12 Art Enrichment 44 Bingo for Books 100
Activity Intramurals Intramurals – Spring Reading Challenge
Number of Participants Basketball 41 Spring 25 120
Spring Fling Special Olympics Destination Imagination Pass, Punt, and Kick Jump Rope for Heart Puppet and Pasta Night
85 25 Total (8 from Minot) 14 521 140 Raised $10,433.00 210
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Surveys were conducted of students, staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction with school safety and security. 100 80 60
Students
40
Teachers
20
Parents
0 Strongly Agree/Yes
Agree
Disagree No
Strongly Disagree
Surveys were conducted of students, staff and parents. The following graph shows the results: Satisfaction with school discipline. 100 80 60
Students
40
Teachers
20
Parents
0 Yes/Strongly Agree
Agree
No/Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Surveys were conducted of students and parents. The following graph shows the results: The school promotes respect and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds. 100 80 60 Students
40
Parents 20 0 Yes/Strongly Agree
Agree
No/Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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EAST WAREHAM, ETHEL E. HAMMOND AND MINOT FOREST SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 2006/2007
Please list all members of the school council. Principal: Joan Seamans Cochair: Theresa WardenParent Teacher representatives (names and grade level):
Parent representatives:
Anne Marie Fillion – Preschool at East Michelle SampsonKindergarten at East Michele LetourneauGrade 3 at Minot Carol RichardsonGrade 2 at Minot Kathy HarunkGrade 1 at Hammond
Theresa WardenParent Kim HuntParent Jamie PelletierParent Sarah SchluterParent Grace KishParent Ann PearleParent
Community representatives: Linda LockwoodCommunity Representative Yvonne MendesCommunity Representative Dates, Time, and Location of School Council Meetings: 10/25/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 11/15/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 12/13/06 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 1/24/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 2/28/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 3/21/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 4/11/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 5/17/07 3:00 pm at Minot Forest School 5/30/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School 6/6/07 3:30 pm at Minot Forest School
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APPENDICES Minot Forest – 2006 Adequate Yearly Progress School Title I Status: Title I School (SW) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 2006
Cycle IV (2005 & 2006) Data
Participation
Student Group
Performance Met Target
Enrolled Assessed %
N
CPI
Met Target
2006
Improvement
Attendance
CPI Change
Met Target
%
Change
Met Target
AYP 2006
Aggregate
356
356
100.0 Yes
443
81.4
Yes
1.7
Yes
96.0
0.8
Yes
Yes
Lim. English Prof.
2
Spec. Ed.
63
63
73
64.4
94.6
1.5
Low Income
152
152
100.0 Yes
180
75.3
No
0.2
Yes/SH
95.2
0.9
Yes
Yes
Afr. Amer./Black
39
39
50
72.5
94.8
0.4
Asian or Pacif. Isl.
3
Hispanic
9
Native American
6
White
297
297
100.0 Yes
379
82.8
Yes
1.7
Yes
96.2
1.0
Yes
Yes
MATHEMATICS
Student Group
2006
Cycle IV (2005 & 2006) Data
2006
Participation
Performance
Attendance
Met Target
Enrolled Assessed %
Improvement
N
CPI
Met Target
AYP 2006
CPI Change
Met Target
%
Change
Met Target
Aggregate
357
357
100.0 Yes
218
75.3
Yes
8.2
Yes
96.0
0.8
Yes
Yes
Lim. English Prof.
2
Spec. Ed.
63
63
39
57.1
94.6
1.5
Low Income
153
153
91
69.8
95.2
0.9
Afr. Amer./Black
39
39
27
63.9
94.8
0.4
Asian or Pacif. Isl.
3
Hispanic
9
Native American
6
White
298
298
100.0 Yes
187
76.7
Yes
7.6
Yes
96.2
1.0
Yes
Yes
Adequate Yearly Progress History
Accountability Status
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 ELA
Aggregate
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
All Subgroups MATH
Aggregate
No
No
No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
All Subgroups
No
No
Identified for Improvement Subgroups
Yes No Status
Yes Yes
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MCAS Annual Comparisons for Minot Forest Wareham (03100017) GRADE 05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS PERFORMANCE LEVEL
2006
ADVANCED
16
PROFICIENT
38
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
38
WARNING
8
GRADE 05 MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE LEVEL
2006
ADVANCED
14
PROFICIENT
25
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
36
WARNING
25
GRADE 05 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ADVANCED
13
9
3
7
PROFICIENT
40
38
37
30
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
37
42
53
47
WARNING
10
11
7
16
25
GRADE 04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ADVANCED
5
0
11
7
PROFICIENT
41
38
32
45
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
49
56
46
43
WARNING
6
6
11
5
GRADE 04 MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ADVANCED
8
9
8
16
PROFICIENT
25
19
27
31
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
48
54
52
40
WARNING
19
17
13
13
GRADE 03 READING PERFORMANCE 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEVEL ABOVE PROFICIENT
N/A
N/A
N/A
10
PROFICIENT
62
56
58
40
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
35
37
39
43
WARNING
3
7
3
7
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GRADE 03 MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE LEVEL ABOVE PROFICIENT
2006 3
PROFICIENT
42
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
35
WARNING
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Select another school or district * Results on the annual comparison charts for years 20032005 may differ slightly from the reports released in previous years, because 2006 rules were applied to the 20032005 data to allow valid comparisons. The original MCAS data is still archived as it was released under the 2003 through 2005 results. Data Last Updated on February 2, 2007
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MultiTest District Report District: Wareham
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MultiTest District Report District: Wareham
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MultiTest District Report District: Wareham
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