AdvancED Standards (check all that apply) Annual School Improvement Plan Continuous Improvement Goal: WFHS will increase student performance as measured by the CCRPI by focusing on Teaching and Assessing for Learning over the next 3 years. SMART Goal: Percentage of 9th grade students scoring exceeds on the 9th Literature and Composition EOCT will increase from 64 % to 67 % by the end of the 2013-2014 school year, as measured by the Georgia End of Course Test given in May, 2014. School Name: West Forsyth High School-ELA School Year: 2013-2014 Actions, Strategies and Interventions (Includes Professional Learning Plan) Impact on Student and Adult Behavior (“If…then...” Statements) Timeline Resources Needed? Who is Responsible? AdvancED Standard(s) Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning See Professional Learning Plan and Resources 9th grade Data team will use Interim assessment data to shape and differentiate instruction. 9th Data team will utilize standards based pre-tests and common assessments for each unit in order to shape instruction for the unit. Provide ongoing feedback as needed on diagnostic assessments. If we use data teams as a tool for monitoring our school improvement plan, then we will see increased student achievement on the 9th Literature and Composition End of Course Test. August, 2013- May, 2014 9th grade content teachers (data team) Professional learning on data teaming Professional learning on creating multiple choice assessments at DOK level 3 & 4
Teachers of Coordinate Algebra, Coordinate Algebra Support and Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A will include higher-order multiple-choice questions in both class discussions and on all summative assessments. If teachers analyze student data from higher-order multiple choice questions, then students will be successful on similar EOCT items. order
AdvancED Standards (check all that apply) Annual School Improvement Plan Continuous Improvement Goal: WFHS will increase student performance as measured by the CCRPI by focusing on Teaching and Assessing for Learning over the next 3 years. SMART Goal: The WFHS Fine Arts department will increase the number of performance events each year so that students and the public have more opportunities to evaluate the growth of our Fine Arts students. School Name: West Forsyth High School-Fine Arts School Year: 2013-2014 Actions, Strategies and Interventions (Includes Professional Learning Plan) Impact on Student and Adult Behavior (“If…then...” Statements) Timeline Resources Needed? Who is Responsible? AdvancED Standard(s) Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning Concerts, Art Shows, Productions, and other performance events for the students to show their progress and work. If we hold concerts, arts shows, productions, and other performance events, then parents and guests can evaluate students’ progress and achievements during these performance events. They are also able to observe other schools and can attain a better understanding of where their child is in relation to other students in the county or state. August, 2013- May, 2014 Each area of the Fine Arts department will be responsible for their own subject and/or performance events. Needs: Financial support and improvements to the PAC facilities.
AdvancED Standards (check all that apply) Annual School Improvement Plan Continuous Improvement Goal: WFHS will increase student performance as measured by the CCRPI by focusing on Teaching and Assessing for Learning over the next 3 years. SMART Goal: The WFHS PE department will raise Fitness Gram results such that those who receive a passing/meets standards score will increase from 92% to 94%. School Name: West Forsyth High School-PE School Year: 2013-2014 Actions, Strategies and Interventions (Includes Professional Learning Plan) Impact on Student and Adult Behavior (“If…then...” Statements) Timeline Resources Needed? Who is Responsible? AdvancED Standard(s) Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning See professional learning plan Fitness Gram Implementation - Mondays – One Component - Block Day – All Components Fall Testing - all components (Semester Students) - Mile Run (all students) Spring Testing - all components (All Students) If we practice the fitness gram components more often, then the repetitions should produce better results. If each teacher participates in the preparation and is consistent in delivery, then we believe it will increase the morale of our students, and therefore increase effort and results. August, 2013 – May, 2014 CD – Fitness Gram DVD – Fitness Gram Instruction Audio system Individual Testing Equipment – stop watches, sit-n-reach box All teachers will be involved in planning and executing the Fitness Gram preparation and evaluation.
AdvancED Standards (check all that apply) Annual School Improvement Plan Continuous Improvement Goal: WFHS will increase student performance as measured by the CCRPI by focusing on Teaching and Assessing for Learning over the next 3 years. SMART Goal: WFHS CTAE students’ average scores will increase by 1% on each of the sub-areas measured by the EOP (End of Pathway) exam. Furthermore, the total number of students taking the EOP exam will increase each year by 3%. School Name: West Forsyth High School-CTAE School Year: 2013-2014 Actions, Strategies and Interventions (Includes Professional Learning Plan) Impact on Student and Adult Behavior (“If…then...” Statements) Timeline Resources Needed? Who is Responsible? AdvancED Standard(s) Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning See professional learning plan. Integrate as many supplemental resources as possible that relate to the tested material in order to prepare students for EOP exam. Set aside a designated time in the pacing guide for EOP exam review. If CTAE teachers investigate the End of Pathway tests in their individual areas, then the students will achieve higher scores on the assessments. August, 2013- May, 2014 For review: 2 weeks prior to the EOP testing dates in April. Study guides as provided by the GADOE CTAE program directors. Online web based study materials that need to be purchased through CTAE County and WFHS funding.
AdvancED Standards (check all that apply) Annual School Improvement Plan Continuous Improvement Goal: WFHS will increase student performance as measured by the CCRPI by focusing on Teaching and Assessing for Learning over the next 3 years. SMART Goal: The percentage of ELL students making a tier advancement on the ACCESS test administered in February 2014 will increase from 71% to 75%. School Name: West Forsyth High School-ESOL School Year: 2013-2014 Actions, Strategies and Interventions (Includes Professional Learning Plan) Impact on Student and Adult Behavior (“If…then...” Statements) Timeline Resources Needed? Who is Responsible? AdvancED Standard(s) Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning Direct teaching and practice of research-based reading strategies. Continued efforts improving reading and writing. ELL students will be placed in two ESOL Study Skills / Math Support (if needed) where specific skills will be addressed to prepare them for the EOCTs. ELL students who have failed any EOCT will be placed in a specialized instructional focus section where specific skills will be addressed to prepare them for the re-take. Students will be encouraged to take advantage of remediation and review offered during IF. If the interventions listed are implemented with fidelity, then ELL students will make a tier advancement on the ACCESS test administered in February. August, 2013- May, 2014 Resources and training regarding the research-based “best practices” when instructing ELL students. Creation of IF sections, Study Skills and Math Support classes for ELL students as necessary. Time to train the staff on the WIDA standards and the WFHS ESOL program.