The Hildreth Elementary School Improvement Plan The Bromfield School Improvement Plan 2017-2018 Update of Progress January, 2018
Vision Statement The Harvard Public Schools community, dedicated to educational excellence, guides all students to realize their highest potential by balancing academic achievement with personal well-being in the pursuit of individual dreams. The students engage in learning how to access and apply knowledge, think critically and creatively, and communicate effectively. They develop the confidence and ability to understand diverse perspectives, collaborate, and contribute to their local, national and global communities.
Core Value: Student Achievement We believe the Harvard public schools inspire, prepare, and challenge all students toward academic excellence while recognizing that students reach their individual potential in different ways.
Hildreth School Goal Title Next Generation Science Standards
Goal To ensure K-5th grade science is aligned with the DESE new Science Standards
Strategies Administration, Vertical Team Leader, and teachers will use summer curriculum time to align changes to science standards at each grade.
Timeline 2017-18
Resources Summer curriculum professional development monies and time. Vertical Team Leader summer work commitment time.
Vertical Team time will be used to evaluate/discuss progress toward integration of new units.
Atlas Rubicon will be used to input updated lessons and resources (two year goal completed by 2019)
Materials will be ordered to arrive prior to the start of the school year to allow Vertical Team Leader, Teachers, and Administration to review/preview.
ER Days during school year.
Monitor need for consumable materials
Budget
Measurement By June 2018, All K-5 science units will be aligned with new DESE standards. Review of product from summer work. Review of Atlas Rubicon lessons, collection of sample lessons from each grade. By end of 2017-18 school year, grades (K-5) will have new unit sequence entered into Atlas Rubicon. Collection of meeting notes to ensure we are reviewing new science standards at each meeting.
% Complete 100% Alignment -Ongoing work to update Atlas Rubicon and further develop new units.
Differentiatio n and Curricula Supplements
To develop differentiati on strategies in each grade levelto address enrichment, specifically in the area of math
Use summer curriculum time to continue alignment and development supplemental materials
2017-18
Use Vertical Team Time and Faculty meeting to discuss strategies for differentiation PLC will continue 2017-18 to research best practices for differentiation and create a “bank” of strategies and report out to faculty during at least one faculty meeting.
Professional development and collaboration time Software (Atlas Rubicon) Budget monies for curriculum materials
By June 2018, each grade level has developed differentiation strategies to provide enrichment within the area of math. Review of Atlas Rubicon Review meeting notes for Vertical Team Meetings to ensure differentiation is discussed at each meeting. Record dates of meetings of PLC as well as review differentiation strategies collected. *Note this goal will span multiple years in order to create resources for prek-5th grade.
40% -All grades making progress, documentation is at varying stages.
Title Homework
Goal To review research and HES practices to ensure homework is meeting its intended goals
Strategies Use School Council time to review/discuss research.
Time-line 2017-18
Resources Time: School Council Meeting, PLC meetings, Faculty Meetings
Meet with PLC to review research and discuss current practice.
Measurement By June 2018, meet with staff to review research and discuss how changes to homework last year are impacting student achievement.
Create a list of current homework practices by grade.
Review notes from School Council and PLC meetings
Use Faculty Meeting to discuss homework/research /current practice
Review results of student survey.
To develop a reflection tool for use with teachers
Support the teachers, parents, and students with a 1:World pilot program in the 4th
30% -Ongoing meetings with grade levels (each month) -Survey in development with School Council -March/April Staff meeting to discuss homework
Record meetings with grade levels re: homework.
Use feedback from 2016-17 student survey regarding homework to create more detailed survey to gather additional data. Use this data when discussing homework research and practices. Technology
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Collect homework practices at start and end of school year to determine what if any changes have been made.
2017-18
Hardware, software, and professional development as funded by the
By December 2018, develop a reflection tool based on the SAMR model.
20% -Work with Instructional Technology Specialist to develop draft, which will then be further developed
based on the SAMR model.
To expand on our digital citizenship instruction for students and provide parents more resources regarding digital citizenship
year Create a list of the technology integration that is occurring at HES to provide teachers with in- building resources to use to expand their own technology use. Provide time for teachers to observe other teachers as well as visit other schools and attend professional development The Educational Technology Coordinator, Library/Media teacher, and classroom teachers will work together to expand digital citizenship lessons in 3rd-5th grade. Administration will work with Educational Technology Coordinator to provide opportunity for parents to learn
Omnibus budget and outside funding sources as detailed in the technology plan
By June 2018, compile list of new digital citizenship instruction and parent resources.
Summer curriculum Annual survey of time to offer stakeholders will be trainings completed, analyzed, and Time to allow for shared outside professional development and Collect samples of in-house classroom project- based visits learning using technology Use Atlas Rubicon to update new Update list of digital citizenship technology lessons integration and tech sharing DA and police opportunities at the offices as resources end of the school for information and year training Dates of parent events/information re: digital citizenship.
with teachers. 60% -Screenagers event and follow up parent coffee to discuss -student self-reflection in development for use in end of January -Assembly and PSA scheduled for beginning of Feb. in conjunction with internet safety day (Feb. 6th) -ReThink app added to school devices -expanded lessons in media/technology class -Media/Technology twitter account established and linked to HES account to share parent resources.
about digital citizenship (including partnering with local resources)
Dates of Macbook training with staff.
Provide all teachers at HES with Macbook and related training Repurpose an iPad cart within the district to supply additional iPads to classrooms for center work
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School Goal #1 Ensure that each course offered at Bromfield has a written curriculum aligned with state or other appropriate frameworks, formatted in the Bromfield template, and recorded in Atlas Rubicon. Teachers will use summer curriculum time, school year professional development time, and other available time to review, align, rewrite, and record curriculum
Teachers, department Leaders, Building Administrators
(2017-18)
All of the course curriculum are aligned and written in the Bromfield Template. 100% of our curriculum documents are housed in Atlas Rubicon by September 2018.
Funds for Summer Curriculum Work
Teachers used Summer 2017 PD time to continue this work in the following disciplines: Science Social Studies Health World Languages Art Drama
75%
Jan. 16 PD Day: World Language Health English Drama Math Teachers also continue to work on their own time Math English
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School Goal #2 Where appropriate, teachers will use standardized test data (MCAS, SAT, AP, ACT etc.) and the most recently released exams to enhance instruction and student performance. Teachers and administrators will use student performance data to inform instruction
Bromfield Faculty
January 1, 2018
Actually June 1, 2018
Departments need additional time.
Student performance data will be reviewed for SATs, ACT’s APs, MCAS. Results will be shared and analyzed with involved classroom teachers. Strategies will be developed to address areas identified for improvement.
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Department time during ER and individual work by teachers. Vertical teaming in Math. Examine MCAS, SAT, PSAT data. Examination of MCAS results in other disciplines.
75%
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School Goal #3 Re-examine The Bromfield School’s Critical Thinking Skills and revise them to best suit our school. The Bromfield faculty will revise the Critical Thinking Skills
Department Leaders, Faculty and administration
Completed by August 2018
Newly adapted set of Critical Thinking Skills
Professional Development Time during 2017-18 School Year. Professional Development time during Summer of 2018.
Faculty Time, Early Release Time, and Department Time dedicated to studying the issue.
50%
Agreement that 11 Skills need to be condensed into 4-6 skills. Question is how to do so.
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School Goal #4 Provide professional development and support for ongoing integration of technology and develop digital citizenship curriculum. Offer professional development to support teachers’ integration of technology
District and Building Administration
On-going
Attendance at Offerings Participant Reflective Surveys
Cost of course instruction
Teach 21 Course Use of Educational Technology Coordinator
60%
Integrate technology related professional development into our monthly faculty meeting, our early release time, and our professional day offerings
Building Administration, District Administration, and PD Committee
On-going
Expand on our digital citizenship instruction for students and provide staff and parents more resources regarding digital citizenship
Administration, Educational Technology Coordinator, Teachers
On-going
List of offerings
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Offer time for staff to demonstrate. Use of Educational Technology Coordinator (ETC) Faculty Meetings January 16 PD
50%
Professional Development Time on first two days of school
ETC forming committee.
40%
Examples of Meeting Agendas where technology is utilized
Common language for digital citizenship is published and available for students, staff, and parents Track incidents of digital citizenship violations Proactively checking School Network to insure proper usage More consistent checks of The Bromfield School Network. Creating materials to teach and assess digital citizenship Surveys of stakeholders List of presentations and presenters
Cost of presentations to students, staff, and parents Time to check School Network
DyKnow Software and Increased Administrative Attention Showing of Screenagers
Core Value: Personal Growth We believe in helping all students attain a balance between academic achievement and physical, emotional, and social well-being so that they become productive, confident and caring citizens.
Hildreth School Goal Title
Goal
Physical/ Emotional/So cial Well-being
To increase programs focused on physical, emotional, and social well-being of students and staff
Strategies Continue to implement the health/wellness curriculum and activities K-5 Continue to use movement breaks during the day and increase the use of the Move to Learn Stations in the building Increase the use of alternative furniture for seating in classrooms (i.e. yoga balls, wobble chairs, standing desks,fidget bars etc) Continue to consistently implement the 2nd Step and Steps to Respect Programs. Train 5th grade students to support instruction of 2nd
Timeline 2017-18
Resources
Measurement
2nd Step and Steps to Respect Curriculum materials
By June 2018, hold at least 6 events for staff community building.
Guidance from: School Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, School Psychologist, BCBA, Health Teacher, PE Teacher supporting 2nd Step
By June 2018, compile list of expanded student leadership programs. Review of Atlas Rubicon re: health/wellness curriculum
Budget/grant monies for furniture Observations of 2nd Step/Steps to Time for PLC to Respect lessons by meet and time at administration. faculty meetings to discuss SEL Collect data on number of classrooms using some alternative furniture. Collect the number of 5th graders trained to support 2nd Step and
% Complete 80% -Staff nature walk -Staff scavenger hunt -Staff Secret Snowman -Staff Shared lunch during PD -Staff Bowling Tournament 60% Student Safety Patrol -Arrival/Dismissal help -classroom buddy -support specials, lunch/recess Student Leadership Group -Hurricane Relief -Holiday Food drive SEL PLC: 10/18/17 11/2/17 12/12/17
Step at the earlier grades
number of classrooms they support.
Create a PLC that will research new DESE SEL standards and best practices in the area of social/emotional learning
Record date of PLC and review findings
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School Goal #5 Review the use and purpose of student advisory (roundtable) in middle and high school
Progress
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Analyze the results of Spring 2017 Faculty Survey
Advisory Committee
Summer 2017-June 2018
Survey the students in September of 2017. Continuing the trusted adult program. Ask students to identify their trusted adult
Advisory Committee and Administration
Make adjustments to the program for 2018-19 as needed
Trusted Adults Surveys are conducted
Trusted Adult Surveys Conducted
Adults who are trusted adults are contacted
Using Trusted Adult Information when students are in crisis.
Surveys from 2016-17 and Fall of 2017 are reviewed and decisions are made for 2018-19
Decide the future of the student advisory program Rename Middle School Advisory to Flex
Administration
Incorporate advisory lessons led by middle school guidance counselors and middle school PE teacher into Flex Period
Middle School Guidance and PE
50%
Grade 6, 7, and 8 Course is now called Flex - Middle School Counselors and PE Teacher leading curriculum.
Course renamed in student schedules Examine lessons and survey parents and students.
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School Goal #6 Seek to implement a program (PACE) to support students who miss considerable time at school due to concussion, illness, or hospitalization.
Identify staff to run program
Committee of Faculty (Transition Committee) and administration
2017-2018 School Year.
Examine current use of staff. See if we can adjust roles.
Adjustment Counselor?
Examining possible reorganization of personnel to support this program.
40%
Identify space to house
Transition Committee Members and
2017-2018 School Year
Examine current use of spaces. Identify possible PACE location
Furniture
This is part of an ongoing space discussion occuring at Bromfield.
50%
program
administration
Seek to implement program on partial basis
Transition Committee Members and administration
2017-2018 School Year
Formal Written Proposal from Transition Committee for ‘018 budget.
See Above.
Trying to be creative within budget constraints.
35%
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School Goal #7 Ensure that every middle school student receives a comprehensive, cohesive middle school health curriculum. Implement any state and national health standards that are not currently met into the middle school health program based on the 2016-17 committee work.
Administration, Health/Wellness Department Leader, Health/Wellness Department, Guidance Middle School Faculty
2017-2018
Explore Middle School Health Curricula to see if there is one that fits needs of Bromfield
2017-2018
Examine impact of lessons done during Flex Period
2017-2018
Look at Wellness Day materials to see if those materials can be incorporated into the Flex lessons.
Identify places where we implement any missing standards. (middle school advisory and PE classes)
Professional development
List of curricula examined, recommendation for adoption
Cost of Kit Cost of Textbooks Cost of Training
Student and parent surveys
Continue to examine health standards and where they are happening. Meetings between HS Health Teacher and MS PE Teacher. K-12 Health and Wellness Coordinator meeting with entire department to examine this issue Planning lessons for the Spring from Get Real Program for grades 6, 7, and 8. Lessons will be incorporated into Physical Education classes. Professional Development for Skills Based Health Curriculum Refresh/Wellness Day - February 7th.
40%
Core Value: Partnership We believe that students are best served when schools, families, and the community share a common vision and are committed to open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration.
Hildreth School Goal Title Partnership
Goal To communicat e and collaborate with teachers, parents and community members
Strategies Ensure school website is updated on a regular basis. Use social media (Twitter) to “tweet” events
Timeline 2017-18
Resources Website Twitter account Time to meet PTO funding
Measurement By June 2018, compile list of communication and collaboration events.
Utilize Power school parent portal to disseminate report card and alert solutions to share out email updates
Data will be collected regarding the number of times administration offers parent grade level group meetings. Goal 1 meeting per grade. Data will be collected regarding the number of parents attending group meetings
Continue to partner with the PTO for enrichment and events
Goal-2 parent information emails per month from administration
Partner with local resources to provide parent information on digital citizenship
Date of PTO events will be recorded
Provide opportunities for grade level groups of parents to meet with administration
PowerSchool Alert Solutions
Dates of parent info session re: digital citizenship
% Complete 70% Principal Coffees: 11/15/17 (8) 11/20/17 (4) 2/5/18 () 2/27/18 () PTO K coffee Book Fair Gala: Spring PTO enrichment events Sept: Cartographer (3rd) Oct: Discovery Museum Weather Program (K) Nov: Kosmic Kelly (1st) March: Physical States of Matter (2nd) April: Lowell Mills Field Trip (5th) May: Mass Audubon Wetland Habitats at Pond *NEW (1st) May MOS Weather (3rd) May 11 Discovery Museum Trip (K) May Colonial Day Dance (3rd)
Bed Races Parent Email updates Parent digital Cit Fall event (February Assembly in planning)
Continue to support teachers in their ongoing contacts with parents
Core Value: School Climate We believe that the Harvard Public Schools strive to create a safe and inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters respect for learning, self, and others.
Hildreth School Goal Title
Goal
Maintain and Improve School Climate
To improve the School Climate for students and staff.
Strategies Continue to meet with Behavior Committee to monitor plan. Use 2016/17 Student survey to gather information and update implementation Update staff to ensure consistent implementation of behavior system Work with School Council to conduct additional student climate survey for 2017-18 using data collected from 2016-17 student survey Continue to utilize meeting norms, vision statement, and core values in meetings Continue to involve
Timeline 2017-18
Resources Time for PLC’s to meet Time for School Council to meet Create 4th and 5th grade groups to increase ownership and leadership (i.e. Flag Committee, Lost and Found Committee) Provide PDP’s for staff attending PLC
Measurement By June 2018, compile survey data and compare to prior years to inform the development of the 18-19 SIP. Collect data of office behavioral referrals as compared to previous years Analyze survey results to determine area of improvement Dates that PLC meet with review of product from meetings Collect number of 4th and 5th graders involved in committees
% Complete 30% -Survey in development with School Council for delivery in Feb/March -Survey results will then inform SIP development
4th and 5th grade students in the ownership of the building. Develop staff-led Professional Learning Committees (PLC) during the year focused on math differentiation, homework, and SEL
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School Goal #8 Improve student attendance and tardy rates over the 2014-15 2015-16, 2016-17 attendance and tardy rates Continue to Identify strategies that will improve student attendance and accountability
Administration (Dean of Students)
2017-18 School Year
Proposed plan (including positive incentives) is in place and shared with the superintendent
Dean of Students Position
Codes have been changed. Examining attendance policies from area districts-especially Nashoba (also use PowerSchool)
65%
Analyze attendance patterns by day, class, and period using data generated by PowerSchool
Administration and Teachers
2017-18 School Year
Attendance is being taken daily and each period and recorded in PowerSchool. Administration is following up with communication and consequences and incentives based upon this attendance
Dean of Students Position
Attendance is being taken each period. Parents are notified when students reach certain absentee levels.
70%
Establish clear consequences for excessive absences and tardies.
Administration and Teachers
2017-18 School Year
Administration consistently enforces handbook policies. Administration communicates with parents and staff about follow upon actions.
Administration
Continue to use detention, parent meetings, and such that are listed in school handbook.
70%
Attendance was improved over the first three months of school.
Attendance and Tardy rates improve.
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School Goal #9 Establish clear behavior expectations that are consistently applied to all students. Finish revision of School Handbook
School Council, Administration, Faculty
Summer of 2017-Complete by July 30, 2017.
New handbook is created with clear expectations in a format that is easy to use.. Handbook is vetted by School Council and Faculty by September of 2017. Handbook is presented to School Committee in September of 2017.
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Handbook is created. Includes more specific language and policies around cell phones, dress code, and behavior (chart)
95%
Administration and staff clearly communicate existing policies and changes to students and parents
Administration and Staff
2017-18 (as needed)
Send changes to parents and students using email.
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Student assemblies where behavior expectations are clearly outlined at the beginning of the year.
Changes were emailed to parents Grade level assemblies were held.
Focused Principal Meetings
Standards are consistently adhered to by students and upheld by staff and administration
Administration and School Council
2017-18 School Year
Student, Staff, and Parent Survey
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Examine 2016 and 2017 Survey Results to see specific areas of concern and make recommendations for 2018-19
2017 surveys are being analyzed by Climate Sub-Committee of School Council.
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New Survey will be created.
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School Goal #10: Continue to focus on Diversity and Inclusion to assist in the work of achieving our District School Climate Core Value. Build upon work done in 2016-17 with Diane Moore, Arm n Arm, and District Inclusion Committee
Administration, School Council, Faculty, District Inclusion Committee
2017-2018 School Year
Professional Development Offerings. Connect staff with experts Consistent definition of diversity to
Professional Development
Priest, Rabbi, and Iman Walk into... Town Meeting Came to School
65%
include religion, culture, socioeconomic status, and learning differences
Investigate and implement inclusion pieces into curriculum (books, outside resources)
Administration, School Council, Faculty, District Inclusion Committee
2017-2018 School Year
Professional Development Offerings. Connect staff with experts. Visit other schools
Teja Arboleda Assembly Filming of Students
Professional Development Monies Substitute Costs Curriculum Costs
Summer Work with US History Course
65%
