2016-17 & 2017-18 Rock Rest Elementary School Improvement Plan Rock Rest Elementary Contact Information School Rock Rest Elementary School Date Prepared by Committee 09-21-2016 Address 814 Old Pageland Monroe Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 Date Approved by School 10-14-2016 Phone Number 704-290-1513 School Website Fax Number 704-283-6528 Principal Kristy Thomas Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan Rock Rest Elementary School Improvement Team Committee Position Name Email Date Elected Principal Kristy Thomas 9-25-17 Assistant Principal Representative Keitha Rodden 9-25-17 Teacher Representative / Chair Michael Whitford 9-25-17 Instructional Support Representative Elaine Shobert 9-25-17 Instructional Support Representative Setrina Byrd 9-25-17 Teacher Assistant Representative Cyndi Newton 9-25-17 Teacher Representative Maria Truitt 9-25-17 Teacher Representative Tricia Graham 9-25-17 Teacher Representative Linda Martinez 9-25-17 Teacher Representative Michelle Truesdell 9-25-17 Teacher Representative Julia Shea 9-25-17 Humanities Teacher Representative Karen Rosenthal 9-25-17 Interventionist Representative Sue Smith 9-25-17 Guidance Representative Margo Sellers 9-25-17 ESL Teacher Representative Krista James 9-25-17 EC Teacher Representative Debra Donovan 9-25-17 Parent Representative Lauren 9-25-17 Parent Representative Rosa Anderson 9-25-17
Strategy 4: Evaluate the effectiveness of PLCs Review PLC agendas and minutes Point Person Kristy Thomas Keitha Rodden Evidence of Success Increase in student achievement on formative assessments Funding Personnel Involved All Timeline August 2016 – June 2018 School Improvement Plan Priority Goals Rock Rest Elementary Priority Goals Priority Goal #2: Engage students through the Gradual Release of Responsibility instructional model to ensure achievement of learning expectations Supports District Goal: High achieving and globally competitive students Supports State Goal: student has a personalized education Data Used: EOG/EOC results Strategies Research-based strategy and supporting action steps to address data-identified area of improvement Action Step PD Action Step Reflection/Evaluation Action Step Point Person (Name/Title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost/ source) Personnel Involved Timeline August 2016 – June 2018
Strategy 1: Design a structure that would allow school personnel to build strong relationships with students over time, gain significant insight into the students’ needs, and act as an advocate for the students Implement CREW meetings so that all students are given the chance to share and be heard. Point Person Guidance Counselors Evidence of Success Increase in student achievement on formative assessments Funding Personnel Involved All staff Timeline August 2016 – June 2018 Strategy 2: Provide the necessary supports to prepare staff to implement the advocacy structure Provide professional development on Uncommon schools strategies that can be used in CREW meetings and throughout the instructional day. Person Kristy Thomas Keitha Rodden Elaine Shobert Evidence of Success Increase in student achievement on formative assessments Funding Personnel Involved All staff Timeline August 2016 – June 2018 Strategy 3: Implement the advocacy structure CREW meetings will happen daily for ALL students Provide intensive small groups for children with varied emotional needs so that they are able to stay in the school setting Point Person Certified Teachers Guidance Counselors Evidence of Success Increase in student achievement on formative assessments Funding Personnel Involved All Timeline August 2016 – June 2018
Strategy 4: Evaluate the effectiveness and fidelity of the implementation of MTSS Utilize the Self-Assessment of MTSS Implementation (SAM) Utilize the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TIF) if required and if proven to impact student outcome Utilize exit slips to determine next steps for student growth Point Person Kristy Thomas Keitha Rodden Evidence of Success Increase in student achievement on formative assessments Funding Personnel Involved All staff Timeline August 2016 – June 2018 School Improvement Plan Priority Goals Rock Rest Elementary Priority Goals Priority Goal #5: Increase the reading achievement of our students Supports District Goal: High Achieving and Globally competitive students Supports Goal: Every student has a personalized education Data Used: EOG results, formative data Strategies Research-based strategy and supporting action steps to address data-identified area of improvement Action Step PD Action Step Reflection/Evaluation Action Step Point Person (Name/Title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost/ source) Personnel Involved Timeline August 2016 – June 2018
Strategy 4: Evaluate the effectiveness and fidelity of the implementation of the professional development. Use exit slips to provide immediate intervention and enrichment. Point Person Certified Teachers Guidance Counselors Evidence of Success Increase in student achievement on formative assessments Funding Personnel Involved All staff Timeline August 2016 – June 2018 School Improvement Plan Peer Review Form (Year 1 Peer Review #1) Vision & Mission Team School Data & Summary Analysis Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Checklist Safe School Plan Meets all requirements Does Not Meet all requirements Additional Comments (Please provide specific details for each part of the SIP that does not meet all requirements)
(Please provide specific details for each part of the SIP that does not meet all requirements) Name Signature Date 2016-17 & 2017-18 Rock Rest Elementary School Improvement Plan Annual Review (Year 1) 2016-17 & 2017-18 Rock Rest Elementary School Improvement Plan Annual Review (Year 2)
Rock Rest Elementary School Improvement Plan Approval Committee Position Name Signature Date Principal Kristy Thomas Kristy Thomas 10/10/17 Assistant Principal Representative Keitha Rodden Keitha Rodden 10/10/17 Teacher Representative / Chair Michael Whitford Michael Whitford 10/10/17 Instructional Support Representative Elaine Shobert Elaine Shobert 10/10/17 Instructional Support Representative Setrina Byrd Setrina Byrd 10/10/17 Teacher Assistant Representative Cynthia Newton Cyndi Newton 10/10/17 Teacher Representative Maria Truitt Maria Truitt 10/10/17 Teacher Representative Tricia Graham Tricia Graham 10/10/17 Teacher Representative Linda Martinez Linda Martinez 10/10/17 Teacher Representative Michelle Truesdell Michelle Truesdell 10/10/17 Teacher Representative Shea Julia Shea 10/10/17 Humanities Teacher Representative Karen Rosenthal Karen Rosenthal 10/10/17 Interventionist Representative Sue Smith Sue Smith 10/10/17 Guidance Representative Margo Sellers Sellers 10/10/17 ESL Teacher Representative Krista Krista James 10/10/17 EC Teacher Representative Debra Donovan Debra Donovan 10/10/17 Parent Representative Rosa Anderson Parent Representative Lauren Jones