School Improvement Plan
Harbor Springs Middle School Harbor Springs School District
Mr. Wil Cwikiel 800 SOUTH STATE RD HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1137
Document Generated On March 13, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
1
Executive Summary Introduction
3
Description of the School
4
School's Purpose
5
Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement
6
Additional Information
7
Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement Introduction Improvement Planning Process
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School Data Analysis Introduction
12
Demographic Data
13
Process Data
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Achievement/Outcome Data
17
Perception Data
22
Summary
25
School Additional Requirements Diagnostic Introduction
27
School Additional Requirements Diagnostic
28
HSMS School Improvement Plan 2016-2017 Overview
31
Goals Summary
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Goal 1: Improve Achievement in Mathematics
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Goal 2: Improve Achievement in Reading Comprehension
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Goal 3: Improve Achievement in Writing
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Goal 4: Improve Achievement in Science
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Goal 5: Improve Achievement in Social Studies
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Activity Summary by Funding Source
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School Improvement Plan Harbor Springs Middle School
Introduction
The SIP is a planning tool designed to address student achievement and system needs identified through the school's comprehensive needs assessment (CNA). Additionally, the SIP provides a method for schools to address the school improvement planning requirements of Public Act 25 of the Revised School Code and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as applicable.
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Executive Summary
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Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning.
The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis.
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Description of the School
Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves?
Harbor Springs Middle School is one of four buildings in the Harbor Springs Public Schools. Our building houses grades 6, 7, and 8 and contains approximately 215 students. Harbor Springs is a resort community with many high value seasonal homes. This local tax base allows the district to qualify as an "out of formula" district. Most year round residents (families with school aged children) work in the tourism service industry. Unique features include being situated in beautiful northern Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan and many thousands of acres of public forest land in our district.
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School's Purpose
Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students.
Vision Statement: The Harbor Springs School Board approved the following vision statement in 2011: "Customizing educational experiences that lead to student success."
The Middle School's Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Harbor Springs Middle School to assist all students in developing behaviors, skills, and attitudes that will help them to meet the demands and requirements of the future. We recognize that our responsibilities include providing a successful transition from elementary to high school during the adolescent years. We expect all students and personnel to strive for high levels of academic performance, to foster positive development of health, citizenship, and self-image, and to encourage life-long learning.
The District's Mission Statement is "Be Extraordinary."
Beliefs Statement: The Harbor Springs Middle School adheres to the belief statement put forth by the National Middle School Association in the position paper titled "This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents" (2003). We believe that successful middle schools are characterized by a culture that includes: -Educators who value working with this age group and are prepared to do so. -Courageous, collaborative leadership. -A shared vision that guides decisions. -An inviting, supportive, and safe environment. -High expectations for every member of the learning community. -Students and teachers engaged in active learning. -An adult advocate for every student. -School-initiated family and community partnerships.
In order to accomplish this culture, we provide: -Curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory. -Multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to diverse student needs. -Assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning. -Schoolwide efforts and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety. -Multifaceted guidance and support services.
The District's Beliefs Statement: All students should experience Belonging, practice Generosity, achieve Mastery, and develop Independence.
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Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement
Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years.
There have been many notable achievements in the last three years, including success in academic extra curricular activities (such as winning the regional title in MathCounts!), developing our extended learning opportunities through additional study hall offerings and our SOLOs, and our ongoing implementation of our technology program. As we move forward, we will be focusing on developing curriculum delivery that allows students to reach deeper levels of learning, expanding project based learning, and ensuring that all students have access to the curriculum by implementing the principles of Universal Design for Learning throughout the school.
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Additional Information
Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections.
The middle school years are some of the most challenging for students and their families. However, they can also be some of the most important, as this is when students develop the habits of mind and behavior that will carry them through high school and into adulthood. Harbor Springs Middle School is honored to be able to provide early adolescents with a quality learning experience that will develop a solid platform for future success.
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Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement
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Introduction The responses should be brief, descriptive, and appropriate for the specific section. It is recommended that the responses are written offline and then transferred into the sections below.
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Improvement Planning Process Improvement Planning Process
Describe the process used to engage a variety of stakeholders in the development of the institution's improvement plan. Include information on how stakeholders were selected and informed of their roles, and how meetings were scheduled to accommodate them.
Institutional planning three years ago was lead by Jeff Dietrich using a hyper-democratic model of decision-making. A committee of community stakeholders, parents, administration, and teachers was created and convened four times over two months to identify school improvement needs and strategies to address those needs. Key community stakeholders were selected based on their influence or involvement related to the school and community planning. Teachers were provided release time and a core planning committee convened subgroups to research solutions for identified needs.
Describe the representations from stakeholder groups that participated in the development of the improvement plan and their responsibilities in this process.
Committee members on the strategic planning committee represented the broad spectrum of communtiy stakeholders, including teachers, administration, parents, current and former students, business, community, and local government.
Explain how the final improvement plan was communicated to all stakeholders, and the method and frequency in which stakeholders receive information on its progress.
The process and product were (and are) communicated to stakeholders through board meetings, articles in the local paper, and ongoing committee meetings.
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School Data Analysis
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Introduction The School Data Analysis (SDA) is a diagnostic tool intended to facilitate rich and deep collaborative discussions among staff members about school data. The SDA can serve as a guide to determine a school’s strengths and challenges as well as directions for improvement based on an analysis of data and responses to a series of data - related questions in content areas. This data collection and analysis process should include the identification of achievement gaps as well as reflections on possible causes for these gaps. This diagnostic represents the various types of data that should be continuously collected, reviewed, analyzed and evaluated. Completion of the SDA is one piece of a school’s comprehensive needs assessment process.
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Demographic Data Demographic data is data that provides descriptive information about the school community. Examples may include enrollment, attendance, grade levels, race/ethnicity, gender, students with disabilities, English learners, socio-economic status, graduation rate, suspensions/expulsions, etc.
Student Demographic Data 1. In looking at the three year trend in student enrollment data, what challenges have been identified?
There has been a decreasing enrollment of approximately 3% per year for the past three years. However, this year our enrollment in the Middle School will be the same as last year's.
Student Demographic Data 2. In looking at the three year trend in student attendance data, what challenges have been identified?
Student attendance remains extremely strong in this district. No changes over the past three years.
Student Demographic Data 3. In looking at the three year trend in student behavior data (discipline referrals, suspensions and expulsions), what challenges have been identified?
Over the past three years, student behavior has remained constant or improved. We have relatively few discipline referrals, and fewer suspensions and expulsions than in past years.
Student Demographic Data 4. What action(s) could be taken to address any identified challenges with student demographic data?
Looking forward, there is a very small class size cohort in the 5th grade that will be entering the Middle School soon. Ideally, the Board of Education and the Superintendent would take actions to recruit students to the district in that age cohort to keep the class size in each grade level relatively consistent.
Teacher/School Leader(s) Demographic Data 5. As you review the number of years of teaching and administrative experience of the school leader(s) in your building, what impact might this have on student achievement?
Harbor Springs Middle School is home to veteran teachers (the newest hire has 8 years of classroom experience) and the principal has been at this building for 10 years (starting his 11th year in 2016-2017 school year). The collective experience and leadership consistency has been a great benefit to our students and will continue to positively impact student achievement.
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Teacher/School Leader(s) Demographic Data 6. As you review the number of years of teaching experience of teachers in your building, what impact might this have on student achievement?
As noted in the previous question, Harbor Springs Middle School is home to veteran teachers (the newest hire has 8 years of classroom experience) and the principal has been at this building for 10 years (starting his 11th year in 2016-2017 school year). The collective experience and leadership consistency has been a great benefit to our students and will continue to positively impact student achievement.
Teacher/School Leader(s) Demographic Data 7. As you review the total number of days for school leader absences and note how many were due to professional learning and /or due to illness, what impact might this have on student achievement?
The principal missed 0 days due to illness and 4 due to professional learning. There is no indication that this had any impact on student achievement. In fact, student achievement may benefit from increased professional learning opportunities.
Teacher/School Leader(s) Demographic Data 8. As you review the total number of days for teacher absences due to professional learning and/or illness, what impact might this have on student achievement?
For the most part, there was no issue with absenteeism among the teachers at Harbor Springs Middle School. However, this past year we had two teachers who had to take long term medical leave due to major surgery. We were able to get excellent long term substitute teachers, so there did not seem to have any lasting adverse impact on the students.
Teacher/School Leader(s) Demographic Data 9. What actions might be taken to address any identified challenges regarding teacher/school leader demographics?
As we go forward, the district should look at developing a more strategic approach to professional development to ensure that teacher absenteeism due to professional development is as effective as possible.
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Process Data Process data is information about the practices and procedures schools use to plan, deliver and monitor curriculum, instruction and assessment.
10. In reviewing the results of the School Systems Review or the Interim Self Assessment/Self Assessment, what strands/standards/indicators stand out as strengths?
STRENGTHS -Standard 2: Instruction; Indicator E--Learning Environment -Standard 5: A Culture for Learning; Indicator N--Safe and Supportive Environment -Standard 9: A Communications; Indicator W-Approaches and Tools -Standard 9: A Communications; Indicator X--Cultural Responsiveness -Standard 10: Communications; Indicator Z--Partnerships
11. In reviewing the results of the School Systems Review or the Interim Self Assessment/Self Assessment, what strands/standards/indicators stand out as challenges?
CHALLENGES Standard 1: Curriculum; Indicators A and B Standard 3: Assessment; All Indicators Standard 8: Professional Learning System; Indicators A and B
12. How might these challenges impact student achievement?
According to the literature, these three challenge areas have a great potential impact on student achievement. We are in the process of implementing the Common Core and so are in transition with regard to our curriculum. We are just beginning to improve our assessment processes by implementing more formative assessments and analyzing that data using Illuminate. Lastly, Professional Learning Communities represent the best form of professional development at the middle school, two staff meetings each month will be devoted to either grade level or content area team meetings.
13. What actions could be taken and incorporated into the School Improvement Plan to address these challenges from the School Systems Review or the Interim Self Assessment/Self Assessment.
More professional development and strategic implementation of assessment techniques would be a great move forward.
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The middle school's child study program involves discussion with all stakeholders and all information regarding intervention programs are discussed so that parents, students, and instructors know about all intervention programs available.
15. Describe the Extended Learning Opportunities that are available for students and in what grades they are available?
In the Middle School, extended learning opportunities have traditionally involved after school study hall. Due to budget cuts in the Title program, it appears as though a "staffed" after school study hall will not be available to students this year unless it is run by volunteers.
16. What is the process for identifying students for Extended Learning Opportunities and how are parents notified of these opportunities?
When we do have ELOs, students who are in need of ELOs are identified by their teachers and parents are notified of the opportunities through e-mail, website, and discussions at parent meetings and open houses.
17. What evidence do you have to indicate the extent to which the state content standards are being implemented with fidelity i.e. horizontal and vertical alignment, in all content courses and grade levels?
Harbor Springs Public Schools has Subject Area Committees (SACs) that ensure content standards are being implemented effectively. Evidence includes SAC meeting notes, Curriculum Council meeting notes, and curriculum scope and sequence information posted on the district website.
18. How does your school use health survey/screener results (i.e. MIPHY) to improve student learning? Answer only if you completed a health survey/ screener.
We completed the MiPHY survey in 2015-2016. In the past, we have used the information to help guide decisions on curriculum, course offering, and counseling services.
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Achievement/Outcome Data Achievement/outcome data tell us what students have learned. These include classroom-level, benchmark, interim and formative assessment data as well as summative data such as standardized test scores from annual district and state assessments. If the school completed the Student Performance Diagnostic for the AdvancED External Review, please insert ‘See Student Performance Diagnostic’ in each text box.
19a. Reading- Strengths
Our strengths in reading revolve around accessing narrative text.
19b. Reading- Challenges
Reading challenges revolve around expository text.
19c. Reading- Trends
Through the use of Accelerated Reader at all grade levels in the Middle School, we have encouraged a high level of reading and encouraged an expanded amount of time on task with reading non-fiction text.
19d. Reading- Summary
Summarize how these challenges will be addressed in your School Improvement Plan. Indicate Not Applicable (NA) if there is no challenge or this challenge will not be addressed at this time in the School Improvement Plan. Indicate the relevance or impact on tiered instruction if appropriate. SY 2016-2017 © 2017 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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We will continue to fully implement the AR program at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to improve our reading achievement, especially in non-fiction genres.
20a. Writing- Strengths
Harbor Springs Middle School students have traditionally been among the top winners in local creative writing contests.
20b. Writing- Challenges
Our students continue to have challenges in argumentative and expository writing.
20c. Writing- Trends
Our achievement data indicates a variability in writing trends, with a general trend toward improvement.
20d. Writing- Summary
Summarize how these challenges will be addressed in your School Improvement Plan. Indicate Not Applicable (NA) if there is no challenge or this challenge will not be addressed at this time in the School Improvement Plan. Indicate the relevance or impact on tiered instruction if appropriate.
Our ELA teachers will continue to explicitly teach writing.
21a. Math- Strengths
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As students progress through Harbor Springs Middle School, their math abilities improve when compared to their state and ISD cohorts according to our analysis of NWEA and M-STEP data. One major strength in the program is that we have a curriculum and materials that are completely aligned with the Common Core. Another major strength is that our Math teaching team has a very engaged and effective PLC.
21b. Math- Challenges
The greatest challenge at the middle school level is our cohort going into 8th grade. Only 10 percent of these students were proficient on the Math MEAP when they were in 5th grade and only 20% scored proficient (at or above the 50th percentile) on the NWEA at the end of their 5th grade year. Although they showed tremendous growth during their 6th grade year (first year in the Middle School) as indicated by 50% of them scoring at or above the 50th percentile on the NWEA, we still have a long way to go. A particular challenge will be that we no longer have a Title program at the Middle School level.
21c. Math- Trends
Other than our current 8th grade cohort, our student achievement in math has been increasing slightly in the previous few years. This is most likely due to our implementation of new curriculum materials aligned with the Common Core.
21d. Math- Summary
Summarize how these challenges will be addressed in your School Improvement Plan. Indicate Not Applicable (NA) if there is no challenge or this challenge will not be addressed at this time in the School Improvement Plan. Indicate the relevance or impact on tiered instruction if appropriate.
These challenges will be addressed in the School Improvement Plan because we have to figure out how to meet the needs of our students without Title support.
22a. Science- Strengths
We have three very knowledgable and experienced science teachers who are committed to excellent science instruction.
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22b. Science- Challenges
The primary challenge we are having right now with science has to do with adopting an appropriate curriculum that is aligned with the NGSS. Simply put, the State of Michigan has been less than helpful when it comes to providing support for adoption of the NGSS.
22c. Science- Trends
We have only just begun the use of the NWEA science achievement test, so we really don't have science data that is useful. The previous MEAP data indicated poor science achievement across the board.
22d. Science- Summary
Summarize how these challenges will be addressed in your School Improvement Plan. Indicate Not Applicable (NA) if there is no challenge or this challenge will not be addressed at this time in the School Improvement Plan. Indicate the relevance or impact on tiered instruction if appropriate.
The focus on science right now is to develop a meaningful curriculum scope and sequence based on the NGSS that was recently approved by the State (however, these are called the Michigan Science Standards).
23a. Social Studies- Strengths
Perhaps the greatest strength in Social Studies is the integration of local history and collaboration between Harbor Springs Public Schools and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
23b. Social Studies- Challenges
The ongoing challenge for Social Studies as been the lack of direction provided by the State of Michigan on the Social Studies curriculum. This should be addressed in the fall when the state legislature approves the Michigan Social Studies Standards.
23c. Social Studies- Trends
Other than previous MEAP scores, we really have no data to discern trends in student achievement in Social Studies. However, the MEAP data does indicate a decline over time in Social Studies test performance.
23d. Social Studies- Summary
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Summarize how these challenges will be addressed in your School Improvement Plan. Indicate Not Applicable (NA) if there is no challenge or this challenge will not be addressed at this time in the School Improvement Plan. Indicate the relevance or impact on tiered instruction if appropriate.
We will continue to work with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians to enrich and enhance our Social Studies curriculum.
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Perception Data Perception data is information collected that reflects the opinions and views of stakeholders. If the school completed the Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic for the AdvancED External Review, please insert ‘See Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic’ in each text box for survey feedback already collected from students, parents and staff.
24a. Student Perception Data
Which area(s) indicate the overall highest level of satisfaction among students?
There is a high level of student satisfaction with extra-curricular opportunities (athletics, drama, Michigan Youth in Government, Math Olympiad, Science Olympiad, etc.), class activities (8th grade trip to Chicago, Camp Daggett for 6th graders, and 7th grade "Winter Sports Activity Day"), and their favorite teachers.
24b. Student Perception Data
Which area(s) indicate the overall lowest level of satisfaction among students?
Cafeteria food, increased homework compared to elementary school, and dress code enforcement.
24c. Student Perception Data
What actions will be taken to improve student satisfaction in the lowest area(s)?
We have surveyed the students and are looking specifically at how to make the cafeteria dining experience better.
25a. Parent/Guardian Perception Data
What area(s) indicate the overall highest level of satisfaction among parents/guardians?
Parents express the highest level of satisfaction in the areas of communication (the middle school has ongoing electronic communication in the classroom with PowerSchool and EdModo and weekly e-mails from the principal), facilities, extra-curricular offerings, and excellent teachers.
25b. Parent/Guardian Perception Data
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Areas of lowest satisfaction include lack of advanced course offerings for high achieving students.
25c.Parent/Guardian Perception Data
What actions will be taken to improve parent/guardian satisfaction in the lowest area(s)?
We are working to re-institute Art, Music, and PE in the Middle School (at least in 6th grade for those students who do not have Band Class). We are also instituting an independent study class for those students who would like to go beyond the course offerings.
26a.Teacher/Staff Perception Data
What area(s) indicate the overall highest level of satisfaction among teachers/staff?
Teachers seem to be most satisfied with the peer to peer support and relationships, the feeling of support for student learning, the belief that all students are capable of succeeding, support from administration for cross-curricular learning, and support for creativity in the classroom.
26b.Teacher/Staff Perception Data
What area(s) indicate the overall lowest level of satisfaction among teachers/staff?
Decreasing student enrollment, shrinking budgets, and a lack of follow-though on behalf of the administration for strategic initiatives.
26c.Teacher/Staff Perception Data
What actions will be taken to improve teacher/staff satisfaction in the lowest area(s)?
We will be implementing the Adaptive Schools model throughout the district. In addition, we will be participating in the FAME program this year.
27a.Stakeholder/Community Perception Data
What area(s) indicate the overall highest level of satisfaction among stakholders/community?
Stakeholders seem to appreciate the close connection between the school and the community. The school buildings are used as community meeting and gathering venues, and student activities such as band, drama, and sports are important community events.
27b.Stakeholder/Community Perception Data
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What area(s) indicate the overall lowest level of satisfaction among stakeholders/community?
Recently, the overall lowest level of satisfaction among some members of the community was the lack of support for a downtown development authority.
27c.Stakeholder/Community Perception Data
What actions will be taken to improve the level of stakeholder/community satisfaction in the lowest area(s)?
Communication, communication, and communication.
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Summary
28a. Summary
Briefly summarize the strengths and challenges identified in the four kinds of data-demographic, process, achievement/outcomes and perception.
Strengths are in people. Challenges are in curriculum.
28b. Summary
How might the challenges identified in the demographic, process and perception data impact student achievement?
We need to ensure that we have a coherent curriculum that is aligned to state standards and progresses logically from grade level to grade level.
28c. Summary
How will these challenges be addressed in the School Improvement Plan's Goals, Measurable Objectives, Strategies and Activities for the upcoming year? For Priority Schools, which of these high need areas will inform the Big Ideas and the Reform/Redesign Plan?
An important district initiative for this year is curriculum mapping.
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School Additional Requirements Diagnostic
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Introduction This diagnostic contains certification requirements for Michigan schools. This diagnostic must be completed by all schools.
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School Additional Requirements Diagnostic
Label 1.
Assurance Response Literacy and math are tested annually in grades Yes 1-5.
Comment Attachment Yes, math and literacy are tested annually in grades 1-5 using a variety of instruments, including NWEA, DIBELS, MEAP, and classroom developed assessments.
Label 2.
Assurance Response Our school published a fully compliant annual Yes report. (The Annual Education Report (AER) satisfies this). If yes, please provide a link to the report in the box below.
Comment The Middle School's AER will be completed and posted when the M-Step data is available. The link to the District's AER is located at www.harborps.org.
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Label 3.
Assurance Response Our school has the 8th grade parent approved No Educational Development Plans (EDPs) on file.
Comment We use Career Cruising, an online service that creates EDPs for students. Students are introduced to this at the Middle School level and then use it throughout their high school career.
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Label 4.
Assurance Our school reviews and annually updates the EDPs to ensure academic course work alignment.
Comment This is done in 8th grade and in high school.
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Label 5.
Assurance Response The institution complies with all federal laws Yes and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of this institution that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, height, weight, marital status or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service or activity for which the institution is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. References: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ElliottLarsen prohibits discrimination against religion.
Response Yes
Comment Attachment The districts bylaws and board of education policies both have language consistent with state and federal anti-discrimination law.
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Assurance The institution has designated an employee to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out non-discrimination responsibilities. If yes, list the name, position, address and telephone number of the employee in the comment field.
Label 7.
Response Yes
Comment Mark Tompkins, Superintendent Harbor Springs Public Schools 800 State Road Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (231) 526-4545
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Assurance Response The institution has a School-Parent Involvement Yes Plan (that addresses Section 1118 activities) that is aligned to the District's Board Policy. If yes, please attach the School-Parent Involvement Plan below.
Comment See Attachment.
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Label 8.
Assurance Response The institution has a School-Parent Compact. If Yes yes, please attach the School-Parent Compact below.
Comment See Attachment.
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Label 9.
Assurance The School has additional information necessary to support your improvement plan (optional).
Comment Available upon request.
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Response Yes
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HSMS School Improvement Plan 2016-2017
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Overview Plan Name HSMS School Improvement Plan 2016-2017 Plan Description
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Goals Summary The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. # 1
Goal Name Improve Achievement in Mathematics
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Improve Achievement in Reading Comprehension
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Improve Achievement in Writing
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Improve Achievement in Science
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Improve Achievement in Social Studies
Goal Details Objectives:1 Strategies:1 Activities:2 Objectives:1 Strategies:2 Activities:4 Objectives:1 Strategies:1 Activities:1 Objectives:1 Strategies:1 Activities:1 Objectives:1 Strategies:1 Activities:1
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Goal Type Academic
Total Funding $0
Academic
$500
Academic
$0
Academic
$0
Academic
$0
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Goal 1: Improve Achievement in Mathematics Measurable Objective 1: 80% of Pre-K, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a proficiency by scoring a 2 or better on the MEAP Mathmatics Test in Mathematics by 06/09/2017 as measured by MEAP scores and classroom data.. Strategy 1: Numbers and Operations Practice in Classroom - Students are coming into the Middle School without adequate expertise in the foundations of numbers and operations. We will modify the schedule to provide additional time during the day for struggling students to have more during the school day to practice numbers and operations as well as create a "mathematics" lab to be used during this time. Category: Mathematics Research Cited: Universal Design for Learning in a Digital Multimedia Environment--Found at: http://www.cited.org/index.aspx?page_id=147 Learning Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives--found at:http://www.cited.org/index.aspx?page_id=151 Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Create Academic Lab Seminar
Activity Type
Tier
Change school schedule to create an Academic Laboratory Academic Seminar to create additional time during the day when students Support can receive additional instruction and practice numbers and Program operations.
Activity - Create Robotics/Math Laboratory
Activity Type
Tier
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Resource Assigned
Monitor
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Begin Date End Date
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Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding Principal Required and counselor, with consent of staff (given contractual issues), will develop an alternative schedule to add approximat ely 1/2 hour of Academic Laboratory Seminar to the schedule. Source Of Funding
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Relocate and reconfigure the existing Robotics Lab so that it can be used as a Mathematics Laboratory that provides student access to math education websites.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
No Funding Mathematic Required s teachers; technology staff.
Goal 2: Improve Achievement in Reading Comprehension Measurable Objective 1: 80% of Pre-K, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a proficiency on the MEAP Reading Test in English Language Arts by 06/09/2017 as measured by MEAP, NWEA, and teacher classroom assessment. Strategy 1: Implement Accelerated Reader at All Grade Levels - Currently, Accelerated Reader is utilized in two of three grade levels at Harbor Springs Middle School. We will expand use of Accelerated Reader to all three grade levels. Category: English/Language Arts Research Cited: What Works Clearinghouse Topic Report on Beginning Reading--located at http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED499236.pdf Florida Center for Reading Research monograph titled "Accelerated Reader" at http://doc.renlearn.com/KMNet/R005582976402579.pdf Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Set up New Students in AR System
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Set up new students in AR system, including assessing current Technology Tier 1 reading level for each student, determining individualized reading goals, and familiarizing each student with the AR tests. The costs include purchasing additional tests.
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $500
Other
Activity - Implement AR
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Source Of Funding
Implement AR, including individualized goal setting, progress monitoring, and periodic conferences between student and teacher.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Middle School ELA Teachers
Staff Responsibl e No Funding Middle Required School ELA Teachers.
Strategy 2: Incorporate more informational text in classroom instruction. - The Gallager strategy involves analyzing global themes and universal truths within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making references and synthsizing. Category: English/Language Arts SY 2016-2017 © 2017 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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Research Cited: Gallagher, Kelly Readicide, How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It. 2009, Stenhouse Publishers Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Analyze Global Themes
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Teachers will lead students in exploration and analysis of global themes, universal truths, and principles within and across texts.
Direct Instruction
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Activity - Retell through conciese summarization.
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Tier 1
Implement
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Teachers will lead students (and provide them wtih practice) in Direct retelling grade level informational and narrative text. Instruction
Resource Assigned
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding Middle Required School ELA Teachers. Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding Middle Required School ELA Teachers
Goal 3: Improve Achievement in Writing Measurable Objective 1: 80% of Pre-K, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a proficiency on the MEAP Writing Test in English Language Arts by 06/09/2017 as measured by 80% scoring proficient on the MEAP Writing Test and classroom assessments based in the MAISA writing prompts and rubrics.. Strategy 1: Common Writing Assessments - The Middle School ELA Teachers will work together to develop and implement a coherent set of writing units (including prompts and rubrics) based on the MAISA writing units. This will ensure that by the end of 8th grade, students will have the abilty to create a succinct multiple paragraph narrative/expository paper on a defined topic that includes an appropriate introduction/lead and conclusion. Category: English/Language Arts Research Cited: Anderson, C. 2000 "How's it going? A practical guide to conferring with student writers." Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH--ISBN 978-0-325-00224-8 / 0325-00224-X / 2000 Anderson, C. 2005 "Assessing Writers." Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH--ISBN 978-0-325-00581-2 / 0-325-00581-8 / 2005 Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Develop and Implement Common Assessments
Activity Type
Tier
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Middle School ELA Teachers will work together in a professional learning community format to develop writing prompts and rubics based on the MAISA writing models.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
No Funding All Middle Required School ELA Teachers.
Goal 4: Improve Achievement in Science Measurable Objective 1: 80% of Pre-K, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a proficiency on the MEAP Science Test and on the NWEA Science Test in Science by 06/09/2017 as measured by 80% scoring proficient on the MEAP Science Test and having 80% at or above grade level on the NWEA science test. Strategy 1: Design and conduct scientific investigations. - Students will be given direct instruction and practice in the scientific method, how to design and conduct scientific investigations, and how to evaluate the validity of others' investigations. Category: Science Research Cited: Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science--"In an increasingly complex world, it is critical that all students have extensive practice in what it means to think like a scientist." Located at http://www.cited.org/index.aspx?page_id=148 Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Design and conduct scientific investigations both written and verbal.
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Involve both direct instruction and reinforcement, this activity will provide students with practice in "thinking like a scientist." Specific actions will involve designing and implementing scientific experiments as well as critically analyzing experiments designed by others.
Direct Instruction
Tier 1
Implement
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding All Middle Required School Science Teachers.
Goal 5: Improve Achievement in Social Studies Measurable Objective 1: 80% of Pre-K, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a proficiency on the MEAP Social Studies Test in Social Studies by 06/09/2017 as measured by 80% scoring proficient on the MEAP Social Studies Test. Strategy 1: Adopt TCI Curriculum - The Middle School Social Studies Teachers will continue to refine the implementation of the new TCI Social Studies curriculum that was SY 2016-2017 © 2017 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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purchased in July, 2014 school year. Category: Social Studies Research Cited: TCI is a research-based curriculum aligned to the Michigan GLCEs. The social studies teachers in the district conducted a rigorous analysis of various textbook options and selected the TCI program. Tier: Tier 1 Activity - TCI materials into Curriculum
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Each teacher will update their curriculum using the TCI materials.
Direct Instruction
Tier 1
Getting Ready
09/03/2014 06/09/2017 $0
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Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding All Middle Required School Social Studies Teachers.
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Activity Summary by Funding Source Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source Other Activity Name
Activity Description
Set up New Students in Set up new students in AR system, including AR System assessing current reading level for each student, determining individualized reading goals, and familiarizing each student with the AR tests. The costs include purchasing additional tests.
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Technology Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $500
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Direct Instruction
Tier 1
Implement
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Direct Instruction
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Academic Support Program
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Direct Instruction
Tier 1
Implement
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Staff Responsibl e Middle School ELA Teachers
No Funding Required Activity Name Design and conduct scientific investigations both written and verbal.
Activity Description
Involve both direct instruction and reinforcement, this activity will provide students with practice in "thinking like a scientist." Specific actions will involve designing and implementing scientific experiments as well as critically analyzing experiments designed by others. Analyze Global Themes Teachers will lead students in exploration and analysis of global themes, universal truths, and principles within and across texts. Create Robotics/Math Relocate and reconfigure the existing Robotics Laboratory Lab so that it can be used as a Mathematics Laboratory that provides student access to math education websites. Retell through conciese Teachers will lead students (and provide them summarization. wtih practice) in retelling grade level informational and narrative text.
SY 2016-2017 © 2017 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e All Middle School Science Teachers. Middle School ELA Teachers. Mathematic s teachers; technology staff. Middle School ELA Teachers
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Create Academic Lab Seminar
Change school schedule to create an Academic Laboratory Seminar to create additional time during the day when students can receive additional instruction and practice numbers and operations.
TCI materials into Curriculum
Each teacher will update their curriculum using the Direct TCI materials. Instruction
Implement AR
Implement AR, including individualized goal setting, progress monitoring, and periodic conferences between student and teacher. Develop and Implement Middle School ELA Teachers will work together in Common Assessments a professional learning community format to develop writing prompts and rubics based on the MAISA writing models.
Academic Support Program
Academic Support Program Academic Support Program
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Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Tier 1
Getting Ready
09/03/2014 06/09/2017 $0
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Tier 1
Monitor
09/04/2013 06/09/2017 $0
Principal and counselor, with consent of staff (given contractual issues), will develop an alternative schedule to add approximat ely 1/2 hour of Academic Laboratory Seminar to the schedule. All Middle School Social Studies Teachers. Middle School ELA Teachers. All Middle School ELA Teachers.
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