School Improvement Plan 2015-2016 2015-2016 through 2016-2017 School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate. Draft Due: September 28, 2015 Final Copy Due: October 26, 2015 Contact Information School: Cato Middle College High School Courier Number: #334 Address: 8120 Road, Suite 171-B Phone Number: 980-343-1452 Charlotte, NC 28235 Fax Number: 980-343-1453 Learning Community East School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/catoHS/Pages/Default.aspx
(determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) (title/name) (Student Impact) (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved (Start—End) Interim Dates 1.Develop instructional strategies for each subject taught *Teachers will plan and implement instructional strategies aligned with the Common Core Standards. *Teachers will be provided release time to participate in district Professional Development and Department Chair meetings. Teachers Principal Scores on the NC Final Exams, Formative Assessments, NCDPI Cohort Graduation Report No Cost Teachers Aug. 10 2015 – May 25, 2016 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/16 2. Provide before school tutoring for struggling students. *Teachers will collaborate with parents and the School Counselor to support struggling students Teachers Principal Improved student performance and tutoring logs. No Cost Teachers Aug. 10 2015 – May 25, 2016 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/16 3.School will use the CMS Graduation Status Inventory to monitor each student to ensure they will meet the graduation requirements. Counselor Van Lauwe Copies of the GSI Report and 100% 2016 Graduation Rate No Cost Principal Johnson and Counselor Van Lauwe Aug. 10, 2015-May 25, 2016 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/16
(determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) (Student Impact) (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved (Start—End) Interim Dates 1. Attend Reading Apprenticeship Training. Principal Completion of the training and implementation of relevant strategies No Cost Teachers 8/2015 2. Participate in monthly district Instructional Leadership Training. Principal Johnson, Teachers Amick and Hoefer, and CDC Sherrill Strengthen CMCHS PLC to create a collaborative learning environment No Cost Principal Johnson, Hoefer, Amick and Sherrill 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/2015 3. Implement literacy content cycles from monthly ILT meetings Teachers Principal Increased student achievement No Cost Teachers 8/ Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready. Strategic Plan Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement Data Used: Common Assessments, Test Scores Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) Point Person (title/name) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) Interim Dates
1. Common assessments Pre and post assessments created in School Net aligned to objectives Teachers Results on CMS Common Assessments, SAT, PSAT and ACT scores None Teachers, Principal 8/10/15 – 5/25/16 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/16 2. Data disaggregation Process of monitoring student achievement by objective in order to facilitate remediation and intervention plans. Teachers Results on CMS Common Assessments, SAT, PSAT and ACT scores None Teachers Principal 8/10/15 – 5/25/16 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/16 3. Flexible grouping Process of grouping students according to academic need by objective Teachers Results on CMS Common Assessments None Teachers Principal Counselor 8/10/15 – 5/25/16 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/16 4. Late and make-up work Will accept late and make-up work according to CMS Grading Policy Teachers Communication with parents and students regarding CMS grading policies None Teachers Principal Counselor 8/10/15 – 5/25/16 10/9/2015 12/18/2015 3/4/16 600 Waiver Request Request for 1. Insert the waivers you are requesting Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12] 2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.