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School Plan

BARTON HIGH SCHOOLP O BOX 97,BARTON, AR 72312

Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

2013-2014

The Barton-Lexa School District will: Graduate students ready to thrive in a global economy Offer a diverse and multicultural learning experience and curriculum

Believe all students can learn Ensure students have the technology and resources necessary to succeed Actively involve the parents and community Regard each student as an individual with unique needs and aspirations Successfully provide a safe and orderly school environment

Our Vision: Turning today's learners into tomorrow's leaders.

Grade Span: 7-12 Title I: Not Applicable School Improvement: SI_2

Table of Contents

Priority 1: Literacy Goal: Students will perform at proficient levels on literary passages, content passages, and practicalpassages.Priority 2: Mathematics Goal: Students will perform at proficient levels in all areas of mathematics on the performance tasksand multiple choice on EOC geometry, EOC Algebra I, and 7th and 8th grade mathematics.Priority 4: Wellness Goal: Students will improve their BMI and nutritional food choices.Priority 5: Planning for Restructuring Goal: To improve student achievement.

Priority 1: To improve student achievement in literacy.

SupportingData:

1. Benchmark: 7th Grade Literacy Exam -Three-year trend analysis shows a continuousincrease in sentence formation, usage, and mechanics. However, there is a significantdecrease in writing, literary passages, and practical passages.

2. Benchmark: 8th Grade Literacy Exam Three-year trend analysis shows a continuousincrease in sentence formation, usage, and mechanics. There has been a significantincrease in writing, literary passages, content passages, content, and style. Three-year trend analysis shows a continuous decrease in practical passages.

3. EOC: Literacy-11th Exam Three-year trend analysis indicates sentence formation,usage, and mechanics remain steady. Content passages, practical passages, andwriting have increased slightly. The area of weakness is literary passages. There hasbeen a slight decrease in percentage points in content and style.

4. Barton High School Graduation Rates: According to ESEA reports, Barton High Schoolis an achieving school with a graduation rate of 85%.

5. Barton High School Attendance Rate: Barton-Lexa High School Attendance Rate: In2013, the attendance rate was 94.70% with an average daily attendance of 400. In2012, the attendance rate was 92.96% with an average attendance of 397. In 2011,the attendance rate was 93.5% with an average daily attendance of 344.

6. Trend analysis: Trend analysis for 2011-2013 indicates the highest percentage scoresare in sentence formation, usage, and mechanics. Content and style have remainedsteady. Our major areas of weakness are literary passages, content passages, andpractical passages.

Goal Students will perform at proficient levels on literary passages, content passages, andpractical passages.The current level of 64.97% in literacy for the combined population will be increased orexceed the required AMO of 71.38% by the end of the school year 2013-14. The current levelof 60.14% in literacy for TAGG students on all portions of the literacy test will be increased

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Benchmark to meet or exceed the required AMO of 65.78%. The current level of students withdisabilities of 4.17% in all areas of literacy will increase to meet or exceed the required AMOof 36.51%. The current level of economically disadvantaged 62.24% in all areas of literacywill be increased to meet or exceed the required AMO of 67.13% by the end of the 2013 -14school year.

Intervention: Implement Standards Based Literacy Program.

Scientific Based Research: Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension to Enhance Understanding.Strategy Instruction and Practice (Chapter 3). Stephanie Harvey and Anne Gouduis. StenhousePublishers, York, Maine (2000). pp. 27-41.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds

1. Implement Standards-Based Literacy program ingrades 7-12 which iscentered around theconcepts and strategiesset forth in the StateInitiated ComprehensiveLiteracy program. Theprogram has beendesigned to address thegoals and the specificneeds of all groups withparticular emphasis onthe African-American andEconomicallyDisadvantaged sub-groups. The curriculumwill be research-basedutilizing strategies with ahistory of proven success.Strategies will include theuse of teachers trained toprovide instruction tostudents representativeof all groups enrolled inschool to include SpecialEducation. These teacherswill use the mosteffective materials andtechnology to address thespecific goals to increasestudent performance onopen-response questions,content and writing style. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: EquityAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopmentAction Type: SpecialEducation

Chris Goodin,Principal

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET: $

14. Teachers will developtests containing differentlevels of difficulty and usestandardized tests toanalyze students' readingabilities. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Equity

Carolyn Gruby,InstructionalCoach

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

PerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

12. Teachers will aligncurriculum with testedobjectives. Action Type: Alignment

Carolyn GrubyChairperson

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

17. Teachers will providereading lesson plansstating curriculum


Start:07/01/2013End:

TeachersTeaching Aids ACTION BUDGET: $

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objectives. The teacherswill post all objectives tobe taught on the board.Action Type: Alignment

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18. Teachers will matchobjectives to standardsand review objectivesbefore and after commonassessments to determinedegree of achievement. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: ProgramEvaluation

Carolyn Gruby,Chairperson

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffTeachers ACTION BUDGET: $

15. All teachers will beprovided with test-takingstrategies to be taught toall students. All studentswill receive a copy oftest-taking strategies intheir handbooks.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Equity


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


2. Provide professionaldevelopment for teachersto include SpecialEducation, which impactsthe writing process. Action Type: ProfessionalDevelopmentAction Type: SpecialEducation


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

OutsideConsultantsTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

16. Teachers willincorporate oral andwritten responses forwriting across thecurriculum. Action Type: Alignment

Carolyn Gruby,Literacy Coach

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


7. Process evaluation ofthe CCSS for school year2013-2014 will consist ofwalk-throughs by theprincipal and regularvisits by the literacyinstructional facilitator.The progress being madeby students will be shownby quarterly formativetesting and annual stateassessments. In 2012-2013, the results of walk-throughs by the principaland a review of interimtest data showed thatstudents were showingprogress. The ESEA statusfor literacy for 2012-2014is achieving.Action Type: ProgramEvaluation

Chris Goodin,Principal;Carolyn Gruby,LiteracyInstructionalFacilitator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

PerformanceAssessmentsTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET: $

10. Teachers will highlyencourage AcceleratedReader within theircurricular areas, andevaluation will be done byStar Assessments. Action Type:Collaboration

StacyLivingston,TechnologyCoordinator,Francis Palmer,Librarian

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

ComputersDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

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Action Type: TechnologyInclusion

3. In-service training willbe provided for facultymembers on AR and otherreading strategies. Action Type: ProfessionalDevelopmentAction Type: TechnologyInclusion


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

ComputersDistrict StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

8. Provide in-service(forany teacher needingadditional instruction) toimprove the reading skillsof students through useof computer programssuch as Skills Tutor andAccelerated Reading.Action Type: ProfessionalDevelopmentAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

Chris Goodin,Principal; StacyLivingston,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

ComputersOutsideConsultantsTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET: $

25. Teachers will useliterature testing, TargetTesting, and Benchmarkexamples for evaluation. Action Type: ProgramEvaluation


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

6. Provide teachers andadministrators withtraining to include SpecialEducation related to therequirements set forth inState Standards, Statuteand ADE to include parentinvolvement, technology,Law and ArkansasHistory. Costs mayinclude stipends andbenefits for after-schoolsessions; salary andbenefits for substitutes;trainers;conference/registrationfees; travel to includemileage, lodging andmeals; and trainingsupplies (District LevelBudget).Action Type: ParentalEngagementAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopmentAction Type: SpecialEducationAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

Tom Wilson,Superintendent

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET: $

5. Provide professionaldevelopment activities inthe areas of literacy andmath that will beprovided by the GreatRivers EducationCooperative. Trainingactivities will beidentified and scheduledduring the school year as

Tom Wilson,Superintendent

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

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the need arises and basedon a mutual agreementbetween the District andthe COOP (District LevelBudget).Professionaldevelopment will bedesigned to increaseproficiency levels in orderto meet AMO's and theproficiency levels of theTAGG population. Action Type:CollaborationAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopment

19. Students will useautomated instructionalsoftware programs tosupplement and reinforceclassroom instructionexamples including SkillsTutor and AcceleratedReading. The lab will beunder the supervision of aprogram coordinator whowill be assisted whenpossible by a parentvolunteer. Action Type: EquityAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

StacyLivingston,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

CommunityLeadersComputersTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET: $

20. Classroom teachers ingrades 7-12 will use aflexible computer labschedule to better meetstudent needs. Theprincipal will designate ablock of time for each ofthese grade levels toassign students forremediation as well asenrichment. Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Alignment


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

ComputersTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET: $

21. Classroom teacherswill communicate withthe parents ofstudents(grades 7-12) ona continual basis throughonline gradebook. Thesereports will becoordinated with thedesignated curriculum forthat particular gradingperiod. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type:CollaborationAction Type: TechnologyInclusion


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

4. Classroom teachers(grades 7-12), principal,and Instructional Coacheswill examine standardizedtest scores annually toassess progress amonggrade levels and

Chris Goodin,Principal,Donna Vondranand CarolynGruby,InstructionalFacilitators

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

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individual students.Outcome will bedetermined by the resultsof the Benchmark Examand the End of CourseExams showing progressof students and reducingthe gap between sub-populations. Students willshow progress towardmeeting the goal ofimproving studentachievement in the areasof performance tasks.Action Type:CollaborationAction Type: ProgramEvaluationAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

35. Federal ProgramsCoordinator will schedulea peer review of thecompleted school ACSIPplan prior to sending theplan to the district. Thereview will result in anapproval by the peergroup.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: ProgramEvaluation

Janet Woods,FederalPrograms

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

13. Title VI (State) will beused to up-date thetechnology in theclassroom and/or byextending the presentinfrastructure in abuilding where there is avoid of modern up-to-date equipment. By up-dating the infrastructureas needed, the teachersworking in their facilitywill be able to access theInternet and greatlyimprove their instructionin the classroom. (6784-2230)Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

Tom Wilson,Superintendent;Chris Goodin,Principal; StacyLivingston, TechCoordinator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffComputersDistrict StaffTeachers

Title VIState -PurchasedServices:

$1080.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $1080

26. NSLA funds used toemploy a full-time (1.00)paraprofessional to workwith 7-12 teachers toassist at risk students.This person will workunder the direction ofteachers to carry out jobresponsibilities. (AltheaWheeler) (2281-2230)Action Type:CollaborationAction Type: Equity

Chris Goodin,HS Principal

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffTitle Teachers

NSLA(State-281) -EmployeeSalaries:

$20300.00

NSLA(State-281) -EmployeeBenefits:

$6087.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $26387

27. NSLA funds will be Chris Goodin, Start: NSLA

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made available fornecessary materials andsupplies as needed in thehigh school programs.This may include but isnot limited tomanipulatives andcalculators for math,science specific labexperiments and supplies,Discovery Educationsoftware. Other examplesof items to be purchasedinclude 2 classroom setsof ipads with protectivecases, 2 charging cartsfor the Ipads andFilewave software tomanage the ipads, apersonal responsesystem, as well assupplemental literacy andmath materials such asBuckle Down andTriumph. All are examplesof materials and suppliesto be purchased for thepurpose of enhancing theacademic focus in mathand literacy. (2281-1140)(2281-2230) Action Type:CollaborationAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

HS Principal 07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

OutsideConsultantsTeachersTeaching Aids

(State-281) -CapitalOutlay:

$5500.00

NSLA(State-281) -PurchasedServices:

$18700.00

NSLA(State-281) -Materials&Supplies:

$91206.00


28. NSLA funds will beused to employ a part-time (.875) LiteracyCoach to work in grades7-12 with teachers andstudents to improvestudent achievement inLiteracy. The LiteracyCoach will work closelywith teachers to improveskills and competenciesto provide instruction andto improve studentachievement. (C. Gruby)(2281-1555)Action Type:CollaborationAction Type: Equity


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict Staff


$44286.00


$13286.00


29. NSLA funds will beused to provide an after-school tutoring programfor at-risk middle andhigh school students.(Appx. 6 (teachers) X $24(per hour) X 1 1/2 (hrs.)X 3 (days) X 30(wks)Students willreceive individual and/orsmall group interventionsand remediation in Mathand/or Literacy as well ashomework help. Fundswill also be used topurchase materials and


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffOutsideConsultants

NSLA(State-281) -Materials&Supplies:

$2000.00


$4850.00

NSLA(State-281) -Employee

$21500.00

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supplies including ahealthful snack. Theprogram evaluation willbe determined throughthe results of the statemandated testing. BusDrivers will also be paidfor the after schoolprogram @ (3 (.50 FTE)(bus drivers) x 3 (daysper wk) x 30 (wks)).(2281-1511)(2281-2790)Action Type:CollaborationAction Type: Equity

Salaries:


31. NSLA funds budgetedto provide a full-time(1.00) paraprofessionalto work under thedirection of teachers inthe Accelerated Readerand Skills Tutor programto assist students at riskin grades 7-12. (NinaSilva) (2281-1140)Action Type:CollaborationAction Type: Equity


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffTeachers


$20300.00


$6087.00


32.Title VI funds will beset aside for the MediaSpecialist at Barton HS toimplement a book clubamong the 10th-12thgrade students. Thestudents will apply tobecome members of theclub by writing an essaygiving reasons why theyshould be chosen as elitemembers of the school'sbook club. The book clubswill meet to discuss theprevious week's readings.Each week the group willbe assigned readings forthe group discussions.This book club will helpdevelop a love for readingand interest in reading forpleasure. This club willteach students toquestion authors' purposefor writing. The studentswill learn to pursue otherbooks for enjoyment.Educational activities willinclude discussion ofstory elements, characterdevelopment, author'spurpose, etc. Thestudents will beparticipate by reading abook that has beenturned into a box officehit. The students will firstread the book then take afield trip to see the

Chris Goodin,HS Principal;Francis Palmer,Librian

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffTeachers

Title VIState -Materials &Supplies:

$2500.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $2500

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movie. This activity willallow the students tocompare and contrast thetwo formats and haveobvious educationalvalue. Title VI funds willbe made available to fundthe project includingadditional library booksand field trip. (6784-2220) Action Type: AlignmentAction Type:Collaboration

33. NSLA funds will beused to supplementdrama productions in highschool. This includes butis not limited to suppliesand materials for thedevelopment of sets,props, costumes, etc. toperform for parents andcommunity. Research hasshown that dramapromotes literacy andlanguage arts. Using themulti-sensory mode oflearning developsvocabulary,comprehension, usage,pronunciation andretention. Reenactingliterature greatlyimproves readingcomprehension, storyanalysis, vocabularydevelopment and storyrecall, according toresearch. Theeffectiveness of thedrama program will beevaluated throughstudent self-reflection aswell as through literacyachievement onmandated benchmarkexams. (2281-1140)Action Type: AlignmentAction Type:CollaborationAction Type: ParentalEngagement

Chris Goodin,Principal,AmandaChaney, EnglishTeacher

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

TeachersNSLA(State-281) -Materials &Supplies:

$2000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $2000

34. NSLA funds will beused to purchase booksfor the library related tothe Common CoreCurriculum in an effort toprovide supplementalreading to 7-12 gradestudents. (2281-2220)Action Type: AlignmentAction Type:CollaborationAction Type: Equity

Francis Palmer,Librarian

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

NSLA(State-281) -Materials &Supplies:

$3000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $3000

37. NSLA funds will beprovided for the HighSchool Counselors andHigh School Librarians to

Chris Goodin.Principal

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffNSLA(State-281) - $2000.00

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attend ProfessionalDevelopment related totheir field. This willinclude but not be limitedto conference fees, workshops, etc. Costs willinclude lodging, mealsand travel expenses.(2281-2213)Action Type: ProfessionalDevelopment

PurchasedServices:

ACTIONBUDGET: $2000

36. NSLA funds will beused to support theschools in providingexperienced based fieldtrips to support classroominstruction. Prior to thefield trip, teachers willsubmit a request for thetrip that states theeducational objectives.The success of this actionwill be measured bystudent performance onstandards basedassessments uponreturning to theclassroom.(2281-1140)Action Type: EquityAction Type: ParentalEngagement


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffTeachers

NSLA(State-281) -PurchasedServices:

$4000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $4000

Total Budget: $268682

Intervention: Implement AIP Program to Address Student Needs in Literacy.

Scientific Based Research: What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action. “InstructionalStrategies”. Robert J. Marzano. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Alexandria,VA. (2003). pp. 78-87.


1. Teachers and Committeemembers will receiveinstruction and training onimplementing performanceassessment,disaggregation and use oftest data, working withdifferent individuals andgroups, and developingAIP's. Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopmentAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

Chris Goodin,Principal,Carolyn Gruby,Literacy Coach

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

6. Instructional facilitators,teachers and parents willcollaborate to developacademic improvementplans.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Collaboration

Carolyn Gruby,Donna Vondran

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

5. Implement AIP's. Re-mediated students willreceive weekly tutoring inliteracy. Computer labsprovide additional supportin needed areas for these

Chris Goodin,Principal;CarolynGruby,InstructionalFacilitator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


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students.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Collaboration

4. Teachers will reinforcethe reading skills of allstudents. Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: AlignmentAction Type: Collaboration

CarolynGruby,LiteracyCoach

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


7. Teachers will submitstudent work from tutoringsessions to theinstructional facilitators forreview. Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: ProgramEvaluation

Carolyn Gruby,Literacy Coach;Donna Vondran

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

2. Staff members willanalyze data from therequired BenchmarkExams, End of CourseExams, attendance andgraduation rates, and otherrelevant sources todetermine studentprogress. Achievementgaps between sub-populations will be reducedor eliminated as well as thespecific weakness of eachgroup. Results of theBenchmark Exams and Endof Course Exams will showthe final outcome ofachieving the goal of theschool to improve studentachievement in the areasof open response, practicalreading, and writingcontent.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: AlignmentAction Type: EquityAction Type: ProgramEvaluation


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

8. Implement program toaddress identified needs onthe student AIP. Theprogram will use thestudent AIP as the basisfor providing additionaland supplemental activitiesto strengthen theweaknesses of studentsthat are preventing scoringproficient or higher onBenchmark Exams.Teachers will payparticular attention to thegoals set forth in theACSIP plan which were toimprove studentperformance in regard toopen-response questionsand writing content andstyle. The strategies willinclude using ageappropriate materials


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

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which are aligned with thecurriculum and address thespecific needs of bothindividuals and groups andby providing a variety ofopportunities throughactivities provided duringschool hours, after-schooland during the summer, ifappropriate.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: AlignmentAction Type: Equity

3. Process evaluation ofthe AcademicImprovement Plan (AIP)for the school year 2013-2014 will consist of theprincipal monitoringstudent assessments on aregular basis to determinewhether students withacademic problems(AIP/IRI) are makingcontinuous progress.Outcome evaluation for the2013-2014 school year willbe an analysis of theresults of the BenchmarkExams and End of CourseLiteracy exam for grade 11to determine the percent ofincrease for those studentsscoring proficient or higheron the Literacy portion ofthe tests. During the pastschool year of 2012-2013the results of themonitoring processindicated that the studentsin these categories showedprogress during the year.The analysis of test datafor the Benchmark Exams(7-8) and the End ofCourse Literacy Exam forgrade 11 showed anincrease in the percent ofstudents scoring proficientor higher in the area ofLiteracy.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: ProgramEvaluation

Chris Goodin,Principal; C.GrubyInstructionalCoach

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

NSLA Funds will be setaside to provide a summerprogram for at-riskstudents in grades 7-8 inthe area of Literacy. Theprogram will consist oftwo-hour sessions fourdays a week for fiveweeks. One teacher willwork in the program withmaterials purchasedspecifically to address theneeds of the students.Parents will be involved inthe program and kept

Chris GoodinPrincipal

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffPerformanceAssessmentsTeachersTeaching Aids


$2000.00


$600.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $2600

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informed of the student'sprogress (228-1170)Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: AlignmentAction Type: EquityAction Type: ParentalEngagementAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

Total Budget: $2600

Intervention: Implement Parent Involvement Program.

Scientific Based Research: What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action. “Parent andCommunity Involvement”. Robert J. Marzano. Association for Supervision and CurriculumDevelopment. Alexandria, VA. (2003). pp. 47-52.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of

Funds

1. District or other funds will be usedto provide training in parentinvolvement.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopment

Tom Wilson,Supeintendent

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

14. Administrators, teachers, andparents will develop and implementa parental involvement planaddressing the diverse needs of thestudents and their parents toincrease the school's ability toprovide for the educational successof their children. The plan will bereviewed and updated annually.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement

Janine Sain,District ParentFacilator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffCommunityLeadersTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

3. Process evaluation of the ParentInvolvement program for the 2013-2014 school year will be determinedthrough monitoring at the school bythe parent facilitator. This personwill monitor to ensure that theprogram is implemented asscheduled and that progress is beingmade to increase parent attendanceand involvement. Outcomeevaluation will consist of reviewingschool records to show an increasein the number of parents attendingscheduled activities during the year.A review of the school records forthe school year 2012-2013 indicatean increase in the number of parentsattending parent activities during theyear. Monitoring activities supportedthese results. Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: Program Evaluation

Janine Sain,ParentFacilitator,Racelder Larry,ParentCoordinator,

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

4. The parent coordinator will selectfor purchase materials necessary totrain and assist parents in helpingimprove reading skills.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopment

Janine Sain,Parent CenterCoordinator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

CommunityLeadersDistrict StaffTeaching Aids

ACTIONBUDGET: $

5. The district will maintainequipment purchased in the pastintended for parental instruction



Central OfficeComputers ACTION

BUDGET: $

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and/or training, including somecomputers/software checked out byparents to use at home withchildren.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: Technology Inclusion

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9. The parent coordinator willparticipate in training needed toprovide a quality program forparents.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopment

Janine Sain,District ParentFacilator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffOutsideConsultants

ACTIONBUDGET: $

15. The principal will designate anarea to be used as the Parent Center,Parenting books, magazines andother informative material regardingresponsible parenting will beavailable for parents to borrow forreview.Action Type: Parental Engagement

JanineSain,ParentCenterCoordinator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffSchool Library

ACTIONBUDGET: $

13. All parents will be invited to anOpen House Night, advertised on thethe school web site and through ourcall cast system, to welcome parentsand students to their school and toshare expectations for the schoolyear.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement

Janine Sain,District ParentFacilitator,StacyLivingston,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

12. The district will designate twoParent/Teacher Conferences eachschool year. At the end of the schoolyear, the school will publish a noticein the local newspaper thanking theparents as a group for attending theconferences.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

16. The school will develop a hand-out that outlines the school'scommitment to parentalinvolvement, the process forresolving parental concerns, and tipsfor how parents can foster theirchild's success. School personnel willdistribute the hand-out to theparents of all students in thebuilding.Action Type: Parental Engagement


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTIONBUDGET: $

17. The school will create an alumniadvisory board to provide advice andguidance for school improvement.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

CommunityLeadersTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

11. Staff members will implement aparent involvement programdesigned to use successful programsand strategies to involve parents andmake parent partners with theschool to improve studentachievement. The program willaddress the items specified in Act307 and Act 397. Components willinclude (A) Informational Packetswill be printed, and distributed toparents; (B) Parent Involvement


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffCommunityLeadersDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

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meetings will be scheduled andconducted a minimum of four timeseach year; (C) Volunteer ResourceBooks will be developed by teachersworking closely with parents and theParent Facilitator; (D) Process forparents to follow to resolve concernswill be placed in the Student/ParentHandbook and distributed to allparents; (E) Parents of high schoolstudents will be informed throughtwo seminars as to how they can beinvolved in decisions effecting theirchildren; (F) Parents will beencouraged to organize and takepart in a PTA/PTO and informed ofthe enabling policy to form theseorganizations; (G) Parent Facilitatorwill be selected and employed towork with teachers and parents; (H)Conduct a minimum of twoParent/Teacher Conferences; (I)Conduct training session withparents to incorporatedevelopmentally appropriatelearning activities in the home, and(J) engage in other activitiesdetermined to help a parent assist achild to learn. (H.1)Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: EquityAction Type: Parental Engagement

22. Informational packets will bedeveloped, printed and distributed toparents at the beginning of theschool year. At a minimum, thepackets will provide parents with aschedule of all events, how they mayobtain information about the statusand progress of their children,volunteer work, parenting activities,and how they may become involvedin the education process of theirchildren (Act 307 of 2007 (1)).Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement

Chris Goodin,Principal;JanineSain; RacelderLarry

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

23. A minimum of four meetings withparents will be scheduled during theschool year. The purpose of thesemeetings will be to expand andenhance the involvement of parentsin the education of their children andto make them a full partner in theprocess. Meetings may include anopen house, visits to the child’sclassroom, parenting activities, andPTA/PTO activities. Parents will berecognized at the end of the yearwho attended all parent-teachermeetings. (Act 307 of 2007 (2)).Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement


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CommunityLeadersDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

21. Volunteer resource books will bedeveloped, printed and madeavailable to all parents; the resourcebook will be developed by the parentfacilitator working in collaborationwith teachers and parents. Surveysof parents will be made to determine


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the interest level, type of workparents are interested, and the timeframe they wish to volunteer. Theresource book will be the result ofmatching parent interests and timeframes to the needs of the school(Act 307 of 2007 (3)).Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement

20. The process for parents to followto resolve concerns will be placed inthe Student/Parent Handbook anddistributed to all parents and madeavailable in the school office, library,and counselor’s office. Parents willbe informed of their policy inmeetings and encouraged to fullycomply with the procedures. (Act307 of 2007 (4)).Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental Engagement


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ACTIONBUDGET: $

6. A teacher at the school site will beselected to serve as a parentfacilitator to organize and manageparent involvement activities at theschool. This person will work closelywith teachers, staff members andparents to provide the activitiesrequired under Act 603 as amendedby Act 307 of 2007. The four majorcomponents of the program willinclude: (1) develop and implementa Parent Involvement Plan, (2)organize and conduct ParentingSessions, (3) organize andimplement a Parent Center at theschool site, and (4) schedule andconduct Parent Meetings andConferences during the year. Thedistrict will pay the parent facilitatora stipend for assuming duties asrequired by statute (Act 307 of 2007(7)).Action Type: Parental Engagement

Tom Wilson,Superintendent;Chris GoodinPrincipal

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7. Students in grade 6 will beprovided an orientation in the Springprior to entering the HS, parents willbe invited to attend. These personswill be informed of the items neededto enroll in the school, providedschedule and instructions forentering, and be given a walk-through and visit to classrooms. Thiswill ensure that there is a smoothtransition free of emotional andacademic problems. In May 2013,72% of the 6th grade parentsattended the spring orientation.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: Program Evaluation

Chris Goodin,Principal,Bernie Winkel,ElementaryPrincipal

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ACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Intervention: Implement Curriculum Alignment Program in Area of Literacy.

Scientific Based Research: Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping. “Use of Curriculum Mapping toBuild a Learning Environment”. Heidi Hayes Jacobs. Association for Supervision and CurriculumDevelopment. Alexandria, VA. (2004). pp. 10-24.

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7. Test results and other data will bereviewed by teachers to determinecurriculum gaps and identify studentstrengths and weaknesses in regard tothe Common Core State Standards inLiteracy.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Equity

CarolynGruby,Chairperson

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ACTIONBUDGET: $

8. Implement program to align thecurriculum in Literacy to the CommonCore State Standards. The strategies willinclude aligning and mapping the schoolcurriculum with State Standards,Instructional Strategies, and Courses inLiteracy, Lesson Plans and Instructionalmaterials. The use of these strategieswill result in directing the totalinstructional effort in Literacy toward theState Standards. These strategies willalso include the use of professionaldevelopment and research-basedmaterials to ensure that a trained andcompetent staff will work in successfuland proven programs to enhance thechances of success.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Professional Development

ChrisGoodin,Principal;StacyLivingston,TechnologyCoordinator

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ACTIONBUDGET: $

2. All teachers and staff members toinclude Special Education will beprovided training related to aligning andmapping the high school curriculum withState Standards, lesson plans, courses,and instructional strategies in Literacy.The training will prepare teachers toalign the curriculum both vertically andhorizonally.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Special Education

ChrisGoodin,Principal

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTIONBUDGET: $

14. Schedule and conduct grade leveland/or subject area teacher meetings 1to 4 times a month to work together oncurriculum alignment/mapping. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Collaboration


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

9. Teachers meet to review textbooksand instructional materials to addressneeds of students and adjust and alignwith State Standards in Literacy. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Equity


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTIONBUDGET: $

10. Course offerings in Literacy will bereviewed by teachers and district staff toadjust and align with the requirements ofthe State Standards.Action Type: Alignment


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

4. Teachers will review instructionalstrategies/approaches and revise asneeded to adjust or align with the Staterequirements in Literacy. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Professional Development


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CommunityLeadersDistrict StaffPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

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3. Teachers will review the program ofprofessional development and prepare aplan which will reflect the needs of thestaff in terms of the requirements of theState Standards in Literacy. The reviewwill include the program for SpecialEducation teachers.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Special Education


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AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

13. Teachers will review the technologyinfusion strategies utilized in theinstructional activities and revise asneeded to strengthen the program tomeet State Standards in Literacy.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Technology Inclusion


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ACTIONBUDGET: $

11. Teachers will implement a CommonCore State Standards Scope andSequence with unit planning to providefocus and coherence across grade levels. Action Type: Alignment


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PerformanceAssessmentsTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTIONBUDGET: $

12. Using the standards as the basis, theteachers will revise the curriculum asneeded to meet the requirements of thestandards.Action Type: Alignment


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District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

5. A Literacy Specialist or highly skilledLiteracy teacher will be employed part-time to work as a mentor to assistteachers who are having problems inusing the alignment process or withstudents or who has students at risk ofachieving proficiency. This person willprovide feedback to the teacher(s),conduct demonstrations, and serve as aresource person. The Literacy Specialistwill work with selected teachersregularly. (C. Gruby)Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Professional Development


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District StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

6. Modify instruction as needed based onlatest test data and reviews completedby teachers to enhance the achievementof grade level proficiency in all Literacyareas. The principal will monitorobjectives being taught in all classrooms.Action Type: Alignment


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AdministrativeStaffPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

1. Process evaluation of the CurriculumAlignment component for the school year2013-2014 will consist of the principalmonitoring student assessments on aregular basis to determine whether theprogram is implemented and working asintended, and students are makingcontinuous progress. Outcome evaluationfor the 2013-2014 school year will be ananalysis of the results of the BenchmarkExams and End of Course Literacy examfor grade 11 to determine the percent ofincrease for those students scoringproficient or higher on the Literacyportion of the tests. During the pastschool year of 2012-2013 the results ofthe monitoring process indicated that thestudents in these categories showedprogress during the year. The analysis of


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test data for the Benchmark Exams (7-8)and the End of Course Literacy Exam forgrade 11 showed an increase in thepercent of students scoring proficient orhigher in the area of Literacy. Action Type: Program EvaluationTotal Budget: $0

Priority 2: To increase student achievement in mathematics.

SupportingData:

1. Benchmark: 7th Grade Mathematics Exam Three-year trend analysis shows anincrease in number and operations, data analysis and probability, and geometry.However, percentages show below level performance in all five strands: number andoperations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data and probability.

2. Benchmark: 8th Grade Mathematics Exam Three-year trend shows a significantincrease in data and probability and number and operations. However, percentagesshow below level performance in all five strands: number and operations, algebra,geometry, measurement, and data and probability.

3. EOC: Algebra Exam Three-year trend analysis shows a continuous decrease inlanguage of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, linear functions, nonlinearfunctions, and data interpretation and probability.

4. EOC: Geometry Exam exam Three-year trend analysis shows an increase in thelanguage of geometry. However, data shows a significant decrease in triangles,measurement, relationship between two and three dimension, and coordinatetransformation.

5. Barton HS Graduation Rates: According to ESEA reports, Barton High School is anachieving school with a graduation rate of 85%. In 2012 the graduation rate was84.72% exceeding our AMO of 77.08% for all students. In 2012 the graduation ratefor our TAGG was 85.37% Exceeding our AMO of 67.48%. In 2011, the graduationrate was 79.6%. 2010 the graduation rate was 72.8%.

6. Barton High School Attendance Rate: Trend analysis: According to ESEA,ourmathematics status is achieving, this is reflected in our growth performance, thepercent of students tested and our graduation rates for 2012-2013. Trend analysis forthe three year period of 2011-2013 shows a significant decrease in EOC geometry anda definite decrease in EOC Algebra I. Grades 7-8 show a weakness in all areas ofmathematics

GoalStudents will perform at proficient levels in all areas of mathematics on the performancetasks and multiple choice on EOC geometry, EOC Algebra I, and 7th and 8th grademathematics.

Benchmark

The current level of 53.78% in mathematics for the combined population will increase tomeet or exceed the required AMO of 67.43% by the end of the school year 2013-14. Thecurrent level of 48.89% in mathematics for the TAGG populations will increase to meet orexceed the required AMO of 60.92% by the end of the school year 2013-14. The current levelof 3.85% in mathematics for students with disabilities will meet the required AMO of46.97% by the end of the school year 2013-14. The current level of 50.57% in mathematicsfor students who are economically disadvantaged will meet or exceed the required AMO of61.27% by the end of school year 2013-14.

Intervention: Implement Standards Based Math Program.

Scientific Based Research: What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action. “ClassroomCurriculum Design”. Robert J. Marzano. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.Alexandria, VA. (2003). pp. 106-120.


1. Implement the CommonCore State Math Standards(CCSS) in grades 7-8. Teacherswill provide instructionutilizing Common Core contentstandards and the eightstandards of mathematicalpractices with specific goals toincrease student mathematicsin the TAGG.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: EquityAction Type: Professional


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AdministrativeStaffComputersDistrict StaffTeachersTeaching Aids

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DevelopmentAction Type: Special Education

2. Purchase books, printedmaterials, software,videos,manipulatives, graphingcalculators, Elmo's andprograms,etc. to use in theMath instruction. One SmartBoard will be purchased to usein the instructional activities.The use of these funds willensure that all students haveaccess to the items needed toimprove achievement in math. Action Type: EquityAction Type: TechnologyInclusion


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

5. Teachers will create andimplement AIP's on allstudents that scored belowproficient on the Benchmarkexam in math. Action Type: AIP/IRI

DonnaVondran,MathFacilitator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

4. Process Evaluation of theCCSS for school year 2013-2014 will consist of scheduledclassroom walk-throughsmade by the principal andregular classroom visits by thehigh school Math instructionalfacilitator. Progress outcomeevaluation for 2013-2014 willconsist of a review andanalysis of quarterly formativetesting and annual stateassessments. Students in 7thand 8th grade mathematicswill have a priority focus withreflection of 2013 ACTAAPassessment scores. Analysis ofthe 2012-2013 test datarevealed Barton High School isAchieving in math. Action Type: ProgramEvaluation

DonnaVondran,Math

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTION BUDGET: $

6. Classroom Teachers will useinternet based programs for aresource in interventions suchas Skills Tutor, A+Math, Digits,Gear-up, Explore and Infinityalong with regular classroominstruction throughout the2013-2014 school year.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: TechnologyInclusion

DonnavondranMathCoach,StacyLivingston,TechnologyCoordinator

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ACTION BUDGET: $

7. All students will have accessto the computer lab andcomputer software will beavailable to all students. Action Type: TechnologyInclusion


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ComputersTeachersTeaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET: $

3. All teachers, to includethose in Special Education willbe trained in the basicconcepts and strategies

ChrisGoodin,Principal,Stacy

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included in the Skills TutorMath program. The trainingprovided will ensure that allteachers understand and havea clear knowledge of each ofthe programs used. Thetraining necessary tosuccessfully implement andoperate the program will bedesigned to address theidentified student weaknesseswhich consisted primarly toincrease open response,measurement, geometry andalgebraic functions benchmarkitems.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: ProfessionalDevelopmentAction Type: Special Education

Livingston,Tech Coord.

OutsideConsultantsPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

NSLA funds will be used toemploy a half time(.50)MathematicsInstructional Facilitator towork in grades 7-12 withteachers and students toimprove student achievementin Mathematics. The MathCoach will work closely withteachers to improve skills andcompentencies to provideinstruction and to improvestudent achievement.(D.Vondran)(2281-1570) Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Equity


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$9017.00


$30056.50

ACTIONBUDGET: $39073.5

Total Budget: $39073.5

Intervention: Implement Mathematics Program for Student AIP.

Scientific Based Research: Fulfilling the Promise of a Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Toolsfor Responsive Teaching. “Teacher Response to Student Needs: A Starting Point for Differentiation”.Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). Alexander, VA. (2003) Chapter 3 pp.25-35.


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2. Provide all teachers, to includeSpecial Education in grades 7-12 withtraining related to developing a studentAIP in Math to improve studentachievement. Training will also beprovided in the disaggregation and useof test data in Math and in working withdifferent individuals and sub-populations. Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Special Education


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District StaffOutsideConsultantsPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

1. Implement a standards-basedprogram in grades 7-12 which iscentered around the concepts andstrategies set forth in the Math CommonCore State Standards. The curriculumwill utilize strategies with a history ofproven success. Strategies will includetrained teachers who provideinstruction that is representative of allstudents including special education


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students. These students will useeffective materials and technology toaddress the specific goals to fosterstudent performance on performancetasks, content, and writing style.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: EquityAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Special Education

4. Parents will be informed of theimportance of the Benchmark and EOCpreparation and remediation classesand given an opportunity to providefeedback.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Parental Engagement

ChrisGoodin,Principal;DonnaVondran,MathFacilitator;Classroomteachers

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeaching Aids

ACTIONBUDGET: $

5. Process evaluation of AcademicImprovement Plan (AIP) for the schoolyear 2013-2014 will consist of theprincipal and High School MathInstructional Facilitator reviewing andupdating progress of all students onlineto address specific goals inmathematics. In 2012-2013 test datarevealed 7th 8th grade math and EOCAlgebra were areas of weakness andwould need to be addressed. Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Program Evaluation

ChrisGoodin,Principal,DonnaVondran;MathInstructionalFacilitator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

3.Conduct appropriate remediation forstudents in grades 7-12 identified asscoring below proficient on the ACTAAPexam. All students with AIP's will beassigned interventions using SkillsTutor and Digits Mathematics to addressthe areas pf weakness.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: EquityAction Type: Technology Inclusion

ChrisGoodin,Principal;Classroomteachers

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

ACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Intervention: Implement Curriculum Alignment and Mapping Program in the Area of Mathematics.

Scientific Based Research: Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping. “Curriculum Mapping as a Hub”.Heidi Hayes Jacobs. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Alexandria, VA. (2004).pp. 126-137.


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1. All teachers to include SpecialEducation will be provided trainingrelated to aligning and mapping thehigh school curriculum with StateStandards, lesson plans, courses, andinstructional strategies in Math.Teachers will be able to align and mapthe curriculum both vertically andhorizontally.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Special Education


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

District StaffOutsideConsultantsPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

2. Continue to implement program toalign the curriculum in Math to thecommon Core State Standards. The

Chris Goodin,Principal,Donna



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strategies will include aligning andmapping the school curriculum withState Standards, InstructionalStrategies, and Courses in Math,Lesson Plans and Instructionalmaterials. The use of these strategieswill result in directing the totalinstructional effort in Math toward theState Standards. These strategies willalso include the use of professionaldevelopment and research-basedmaterials to ensure that a trained andcompetent staff will work in successfuland proven programs to enhance thechances of success. Teachers willincrease developing in their studentsthe eight Common Core math practices:Making sense of problems andperservering, Reason abstractly andquantitatively, Arguments and critiquesthe reasoning of others, Modeling,Using appropriate tools strategically,Percision, Make use of structure andRepeated reasoning.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Professional Development

Vondran MathFacilitator

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7. Test results and other data will bereviewed by teachers working togetherto determine curriculum gaps andidentify student strengths andweaknesses with regard to the StateStandards in Math. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Equity

Chris Goodin,Principal;

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

5. Teachers meet to review textbooksand instructional materials to addressneeds of students and adjust and alignwith State Standards in Math. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Equity

DonnaVondran MathInstructionalFacilitator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

TeachersTeaching Aids ACTION

BUDGET: $

8. Course offerings in Math will bereviewed by teachers and district staffto adjust and align with therequirements of the State Standards.Action Type: Alignment


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

9. Teachers will review instructionalstrategies/approaches and revise asneeded to adjust or align with theState requirements in Math. Action Type: Alignment

DonnaVondran,Math Coach

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


BUDGET: $

10. Teachers will review thetechnology infusion strategies utilizedin the instructional activities and reviseas needed to strengthen the programto meet State Standards in Math.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Technology Inclusion

DonnaVondran,Math Coach

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

11. Teachers will implement a CommonCore State Standards Scope andSequence with unit planning to providefocus and coherence. The teachers willalso implement the PedagogicalDiscourse Model.Action Type: Alignment

Chris Goodin,Principal;DonnaVondran,MathFacilitator

Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


BUDGET: $

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12. Using the standards as the basis,the teachers will work together torevise the curriculum as needed tomeet the requirements of thestandards.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Collaboration


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


BUDGET: $

13. Modify instruction as needed basedon latest test data and reviewscompleted by teachers to enhance theachievement of grade level proficiencyin all Math areas. The principal willmonitor objectives being taught in allclassrooms. Action Type: Alignment


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014

AdministrativeStaffPerformanceAssessmentsTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Priority 4: Wellness

SupportingData:

1. Body Mass Index (BMI):In 2012-2013 a total of 127 students were tested,64 maleand 63 female. The BMI revealed that 43.8% male and 34.9% female wereoverweight or at risk of becoming overweight. In 2011-2012 a total of 62 males weretested, 38.7% were overweight or at risk of being overweight. Of the 56 femalestudents tested, 51.8% were overweight or at risk of becoming overweight.In 2010-2011 a total of 101 students tested revealed that 44.7% of the males and a total of51.3% of the females were overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. During themost recent three year period an average of 42.6% male students and 46% of thefemale students are considered overweight or obese.

2. School Health Index: : The result of the SHI for Barton-Lexa High School for the 2012-2013 school year are as follows: Module 1,57% Module 2, 71% Module 3, 59% Module4, 65% Module 5,77% Module 6, 83% Module 7, 81% and Module 8, 78%. The resultsfor the SHI for Barton-Lexa High School for the 2011-2012 school year showed thepercentage for Module 1 as 56%, Module 2 as 69%, Module 3 as 63%, Module 4 as71%, Module 5 as 84%, Module 6 as 76%, Module 7 as 81%, and Module 8 as 78%.The results of the SHI Evaluation for the Barton/Lexa Elementary School for the 2009-2010 school year showed the percentage as 90% for Module 1 (School Health andSafety Policies and Environment),94% for Module 2 (Health Education), 86% forModule 3 (Physical Education and other Physical Activity Programs),76% for Module 4(Nutrition Services), 98% for Module 5 (School health Services), 85% for Module 6(School Counseling), 52% for Module 7 (Health Promotion for Staff), and 83% forModule 8 (Family and Community Involvement).

3. Attendance Rate: In 2012, the attendance rate was 92.96% with an average dailyattendance of 397. In 2011, the attendance rate was 93.5% with an averageattendance of 344.06. In 2010, the attendance rate was 91.13 with an average dailyattendance of 355.42.

4. Barton-Lexa High School Graduation Rates: In 2012 the graduation rate was 84.72%exceeding our AMO of 77.08% for all students. In 2012 the graduation rate for ourTAGG was 85.37% Exceeding our AMO of 67.48%. In 2011, the graduation rate was79.6%. 2010 the graduation rate was 72.8%. Our graduation rate has increased by11.92% from 2010-2012.

Goal Students will improve their BMI and nutritional food choices.

BenchmarkAnnually, the students enrolled in the school will improve their BMI and nutritional foodchoices by a minimum of one percent (1%) as reflected by the data in the annualassessment.

Intervention: Implement Wellness Program.

Scientific Based Research: Food Insufficiency and American School-Aged Children’s Cognitive,Academic, and Psychosocial Development. K. Alaimo and E.A. Frongillo Jr. Pediatrics (2001). No. 108(1): pp. 44-53.


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1. All students including SpecialEducation will be provided a wellnessprogram designed to improve andenhance the health and lifestyles ofthese persons. The components of the

ChrisGoodin,Principal;AndreaCarson,

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AdministrativeStaffCommunityLeaders

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program will include implementingcomprehensive programs in: 1) Policiesand Environment; 2) Health EducationCurriculum; 3) Physical Activity Program;4) Nutritional Program; 5) HealthServices Program; and 6) Family andCommunity Involvement. Strategies willinclude the use of research-basedsupplemental materials which are ageappropriate, use of trained and qualifiedresource persons, involvement of parentsand family members, and the training ofteachers and staff members to supportthe program. The program will be acollaborative effort involving personsrepresenting health nutrition physicaleducation, citizens, and communityorganizations and agencies.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special EducationAction Type: Wellness

SchoolNurse,KatiePrivett,CSHC

District StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

2. All teachers and staff members toinclude Special Education will beprovided training related to theimplementation and conduct of theprogram to ensure its’ success. Thetraining will be geared toward each ofthe six components and will emphasizethe goals and objectives, the materialsand strategies, and the roles thesepersons will play in each of thecomponents. Both orientation andtraining will be provided. Specializedtraining will be centered around key staffmembers to include the Food ServiceSupervisor, School Nurses, Principals,and teachers. The training will ensurethat the program is consistent with allStandards and statutes, the activitiesprovided are safe and reasonable, andthe staff has the skills and competenciesto conduct the program.Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Special EducationAction Type: Wellness


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

3. Wellness policies of the districtdeveloped in collaboration with theWellness Committee will be implementedby the school. Policies include theFederal requirements as follows: 1)Goals for Nutrition Education; 2) PhysicalActivity and other school-basedactivities, Nutrition Guidelines; 3)Guidelines for reimbursable schoolmeals; 4) a plan for measuringimplementation of the local WellnessPolicy, and 5) Community Involvement.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Wellness


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

7. Students in grades 7,8 and 10,including Special Education will receivehealth education to be taught during theschool year through health units at thosegrade levels utilizing the adoptedtextbooks and other supplementarymaterials. Strategies will include the useof supplemental materials which are age-


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appropriate and resource persons topresent special activities.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special EducationAction Type: Wellness

6. Students in grades 7,8 and 10,including Special Education will beprovided physical fitness activities forthe development of lifelong health habitsand promotion of healthy lifestyle. Aphysical education class is also availableas an option for students in other grades.Emphasis will be placed on physicalactivities/movement in each of thescheduled activities. The curriculum tobe used will be sequential and consistentwith the Standards.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special EducationAction Type: Wellness


Start:07/01/2013End:06/30/2014


ACTIONBUDGET: $

5. All students, including SpecialEducation will be provided acomprehensive nutritional program toensure that nutrition guidelines arefollowed and that the objectives ofpromoting student health and reducingchildhood obesity are addressed. Majorcomponents of the program will includeactivities designed to reduce exceptionsto food and beverage limitations, reduceaccess to vended and competitive foodsand those with minimal nutritional value,identify problem areas which aredetrimental to healthy diets, and toemphasize daily healthful practices bystudents. The program will be directedby the Food Service manager working incollaboration with principals, teachers,professional persons, teachers, and otherpersons. The program will be conductedas required by all appropriate statutes,policies, and guidelines at the State andFederal levels.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special EducationAction Type: Wellness

ChrisGoodin,Principal;CarolynRichardson,CafeteriaManager

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AdministrativeStaffCommunityLeadersDistrict StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

9. All students enrolled in the schoolincluding Special Education will beprovided a comprehensive program ofHealth Services. The program will includeactivities designed to increase the healthservices provided to students, maintain asafe and health school environment,improve student safety, and keep allstudents, parents and citizens informedof the wellness situation. Major activitieswill also include completing both the BMIand SHI assessments for those gradesrequired, on an annual basis and studentweigh-ins. The school nurse will beresponsible for the program and willwork in collaboration with principals,teachers, parents, and communityprofessionals to provide a qualityprogram.


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Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special EducationAction Type: Wellness4. Parents and community citizens will beinvolved in the Wellness programthrough: 1) serving as members ofcommittees and as resource persons; 2)involved in developing and implementingpolicies; 3) serving as volunteers inschool-sponsored/wellness activities; 4)working at home to implement wellnessactivities to include nutrition, physicalactivity, and health activities.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: Wellness

ChrisGoodin,Principal;KatiePrivett,SchoolHealthCorrdinator

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ACTIONBUDGET: $

8. School Health Index: : The result ofthe SHI for Barton-Lexa High School forthe 2012-2013 school year are asfollows: Module 1,57% Module 2, 71%Module 3, 59% Module 4, 65% Module5,77% Module 6, 83% Module 7, 81%and Module 8, 78%. The results for theSHI for Barton-Lexa High School for the2011-2012 school year showed thepercentage for Module 1 as 56%, Module2 as 69%, Module 3 as 63%, Module 4 as71%, Module 5 as 84%, Module 6 as76%, Module 7 as 81%, and Module 8 as78%. The results of the SHI Evaluationfor the Barton/Lexa Elementary Schoolfor the 2009-2010 school year showedthe percentage as 90% for Module 1(School Health and Safety Policies andEnvironment),94% for Module 2 (HealthEducation), 86% for Module 3 (PhysicalEducation and other Physical ActivityPrograms),76% for Module 4 (NutritionServices), 98% for Module 5 (Schoolhealth Services), 85% for Module 6(School Counseling), 52% for Module 7(Health Promotion for Staff), and 83%for Module 8 (Family and CommunityInvolvement). Action Type: EquityAction Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Wellness

ChrisGoodin,Principal;KatiePrivett,SchoolHealthCoordinator

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Priority 5: Planning for RestructuringSupportingData:Goal To improve student achievement.

BenchmarkAnnually the number of students scoring proficient or higher on the Benchmark Exams, theITBS and End of Course assessments will meet or exceed Annual Yearly Progress as definedby No Child Left Behind and State performance mandates.

Intervention: Actions and activities will begin to be developed to improve the Academic Performanceof students at Barton High School.

Scientific Based Research: Marzano, Pickering & Pollock (2001) Classroom Instruction That Works andDanielson, Charlotte. Enhancing Student Achievement: A Framework for School Improvement. ASCDAlexandria, VA. C (2002).


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Administration, faculty and staff will analyze test Donna Start:

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data and other secondary indicators to helpdetermine the school improvement plan.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Collaboration

Vondran,CarolynGruby,InstructionalFacilitators

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Teachers will improve academic achievement byimplementing targeted researched-basedpractices that address the specific needs of thesubpopulation identified for math and literacy.Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Professional Development

DonnaVondran,CarolynGruby,InstructionalFacilitators

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Student learning will be assessed frequently withcommon standards-based assessments.Action Type: Program Evaluation

DonnaVondran,DistrictTestingCoordinator

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Academic achievement will be improved byaffording students additional time on task byimplementing quality after-school, before school,and/or summer school for the purpose ofalternative instruction, small group intervention,one-on-one intervention or acceleration forschools.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Equity


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Planning Team

Classification Name Position CommitteeClassroom Teacher Racelder Larry Member WellnessClassroom Teacher Amanda Chaney Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Ben Morris Member WellnessClassroom Teacher Carolyn Gruby Literacy Chair LiteracyClassroom Teacher Charles Rimmer Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Christina Grantham Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher David Chenault Member MathClassroom Teacher Donna Sunshine Member MathClassroom Teacher Dorothy Farr Member MathClassroom Teacher Edith Fears Member MathClassroom Teacher Francis Palmer Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Hayley Helm Member MahClassroom Teacher Jake Gerrard Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Joey McCaffrey Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Ken Chaney Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Matthew Everett Member MathClassroom Teacher Mike Funk Agri teacher LiteracyClassroom Teacher Monique Miller Member MathClassroom Teacher Nikki Steinbeck Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Nina Silva Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Norma Hargraves Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Russell Johnson Member LiteracyClassroom Teacher Shane Davis Member WellnessClassroom Teacher Shelvey Hunter Member MathClassroom Teacher Sherry Gunn Member MathClassroom Teacher Tiffany Caldwell Member MathClassroom Teacher Van Paschal Member Wellness

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Community Representative Cassie Lewis Member WellnessCommunity Representative Donna Ryan Member WellnessCommunity Representative Sharon Greene Member WellnessNon-Classroom Professional Staff Althea Wheeler Member Math

Non-Classroom Professional Staff Andrea Carson Member WellnessNon-Classroom Professional Staff Cassundra Vincent Member LiteracyNon-Classroom Professional Staff Katie Privett Chair WellnessNon-Classroom Professional Staff Marian Burns Member MathNon-Classroom Professional Staff Yancy Stephens Member WellnessParent Lori Ginn Member LiteracyParent Vicki Mimms Member WellnessPrincipal Chris Goodin Member District

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