The Single Plan for Student Achievement School:

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School

CDS Code:

44-69807-6060644

District:

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District

Principal:

Jeff Calden

Revision Date:

March 2015

The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person:

Jeff Calden

Position:

Principal

Phone Number:

(831) 335-4452

Address:

7179 Hacienda Way Felton, CA 95018 [email protected]

E-mail Address:

The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on .

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Table of Contents School Vision and Mission ......................................................................................................................................................3 School Profile..........................................................................................................................................................................3 CELDT (Annual Assessment) Results..............................................................................................................................4 CELDT (All Assessment) Results.....................................................................................................................................5 Planned Improvements in Student Performance ...................................................................................................................6 School Goal #1...............................................................................................................................................................6 School Goal #2.............................................................................................................................................................11 School Goal #3.............................................................................................................................................................16 School Goal #4.............................................................................................................................................................20 School Goal #5.............................................................................................................................................................25 Summary of Expenditures in this Plan..................................................................................................................................27 Total Allocations and Expenditures by Funding Source ..............................................................................................27 Total Expenditures by Goal..........................................................................................................................................28 School Site Council Membership ..........................................................................................................................................29 Recommendations and Assurances......................................................................................................................................30

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School Vision and Mission San Lorenzo Valley Middle School’s Vision and Mission Statements San Lorenzo Valley Middle School: Working Together to Ensure All Students Learn

School Profile San Lorenzo Valley Middle School is located in the beautiful redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. A school construction bond passed by the citizens of the San Lorenzo Valley enabled SLVMS to remodel the entire school in 2005, including twelve new classrooms, two new science labs, and two new restrooms. A second community bond led to the a new state-of-the-art library and computer lab, which opened in December of 2011. San Lorenzo Valley Middle School values the continued support of its community and parents. The focus of SLVMS is to provide a quality education for every student; working together to ensure all students learn. San Lorenzo Valley Middle School is a comprehensive middle school that offers language arts, math, science, social studies and physical education at each level, grades six, seven and eight. Because of its close proximity to San Lorenzo Valley High School, our students are able to take advanced courses in mathematics, French, Spanish, music, and choir on the high school campus. In physical education, students have access to a state-of-the-art turf field, an all-weather track and an Olympic swimming pool. SLVMS offers a full range of exploratory electives, including leadership, band, choir, drama, Spanish, technology, creative writing, life skills, digital arts, art, building and engineering, and newspaper/journalism. Offering a varied Pyramid of Intervention for at-risk students is a school-wide focus. SLVMS offers intervention courses in Reading Support, Academic Support, Directed Studies and AVID courses for both regular education and special education students. Team-taught Language Arts and Math courses are offered, as are afterschool academic centers, drama productions, clubs, GATE activities, and cost-free school sports programs. SLVMS is dedicated to creating a positive, safe, and caring atmosphere in which students and staff are encouraged to reach their highest personal and educational potential. We recognize each person as unique with special needs and talents. Above all else, we foster high academic achievement, self-discipline, self-esteem, and self-knowledge. San Lorenzo Valley Middle is the one middle school that serves students in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. Curriculum is focused on essential standards. The school supports cultural awareness through its diverse literature selections and curriculum. During the 2014-15 school year, 485 sixth through eighth grade students were enrolled at the school, with classes arranged on a traditional schedule/year-round calendar. San Lorenzo Valley Middle School is working together with the San Lorenzo Valley community to ensure that all students learn.

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School and Student Performance Data CELDT (Annual Assessment) Results 2014-15 CELDT (Annual Assessment) Results Grade

Advanced #

%

Early Advanced

Intermediate

Early Intermediate #

%

Beginning #

%

Number Tested

#

%

#

%

#

6

2

67%

1

33%

3

8

1

50%

1

50%

2

Total

3

50%

3

50%

6

Conclusions based on this data: 1. SLVMS has a small amount of English Learners, but we have put an ELD course in place this year to support our students to meet their English proficiency targets.

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School and Student Performance Data CELDT (All Assessment) Results 2014-15 CELDT (All Assessment) Results Grade

Advanced #

%

6

Early Advanced

Intermediate

#

%

#

%

2

50%

1

7

Early Intermediate #

%

Beginning

Number Tested

#

%

#

25%

1

25%

4

1

50%

1

50%

2

8

1

33%

1

33%

1

33%

3

Total

3

33%

3

33%

3

33%

9

Conclusions based on this data: 1. SLVMS has a small amount of English Learners, but we have put an ELD course in place this year to support our students to meet their English proficiency targets. 2. SLVMS has been experiencing more newcomers enrolling in the school with limited English. We will continue to look for supports for these students.

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Planned Improvements in Student Performance School Goal #1 The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index (API) and adequate yearly progress growth (AYP) targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: SUBJECT: Core Content Areas/Standards Based Curriculum LEA GOAL: All pupils will achieve proficiency on local and statewide assessments, and the District will meet its state growth targets. -------SCHOOL GOAL #1: 80% percent of the pupils will score advance/proficient on local benchmark assessments. 45% of the students taking the CELDT will increase a level and 15% of the EL students will be reclassified. Growth targets with a minimum of 5% increase towards state proficiency levels will be established once baseline data is gathered. 90% of the students will pass 5 out of the 6 categories on the annual Physical Fitness Test. Academic departments will have used the New Common Core Writing strategies to assign and assess formal writing assignments. -------Data Used to Form this Goal: State and local assessments. Benchmark assessment data for writing and math.-------Findings from the Analysis of this Data: Student achievement is strong at SLVMS but we can always make improvements in academic performance. We are also committed to supporting our EL and special education students.-------How the School will Evaluate the Progress of this Goal: Pupil Achievement as Measured by Statewide Assessments, State Assessment Results and API Results, Pupil Achievement as Measured by Percentage of EL Pupils Who Make Progress Towards Proficiency on the CELDT, including EL Reclassification Rate, CELDT Report, Benchmark and Local Assessments, Assessment Reports, Physical Fitness Testing, PFT Report--------

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal

Timeline

Language Arts will teach students the By January 2016 MLA format to be used school-wide for writing a formal paper, and By June 2016 continue to teach and assess Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, and Response to Literature both in class and using the School-Wide Writing Benchmarks

Person(s) Responsible

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Principal LA Department members Librarian

All students will write and be assessed on the writing assignments listed, as aligned with the CCSS.

Principal SS Department members Librarian

All students will write and be assessed on the writing assignments listed.

Type

Funding Source

Amount

LA will pilot Houghton-Mifflin for a textbook adoption. The Social Studies Department will By January 2016 work with the LA Department to assign and assess one formal paper, By June 2016 using MLA format. This year, they will have students research and write an Argumentative essay.

All 6th grade students will be trained in library research.

6th Grade Social Studies teachers will set up yearly classroom visits to the library early in the year for students to work with the librarian on how to properly research. In Science, writing assignments in the By January 2016 areas of Argumentative and Informative/Explanatory will be By June 2016 incorporated into the classroom work done in the Science notebook.

Principal Science Department members Asst. Superintendent C&I

All students will write and be assessed on the writing assignments listed.

Science will continue working on the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards.

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal In Math, writing will be incorporated into the implementation of the adopted CCSS textbook and online resource adoption.

Timeline October 2015

SLVMS will continue to support all By January 2015 students by using the following resources: By June 2016 • -Team Taught RSP/Gen Ed Classes 6/7/8 • -AVID • -6th/7th Grade RTI Support course for at-risk students • -8th Grade RTI Support course for at-risk students • -Directed Studies RTI Support Course for SPED Students • -ELD course for EL Students • -Reading Support Class for at-risk students • -Mandatory After School Help Academic Centers • -Reduced Class size for math adding one section (EIA) • -GATE Program: Acceleration in Math, LA, Spanish, and Music

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Person(s) Responsible

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Principal Math Department members Asst. Superintendent C&I

All students will write and be assessed on their writing proficiency.

Principal Director, Student Services Asst. Superintendent C&I RTI teachers EL Coordinator Dean of Students AVID teacher

At-Risk or School Dependent Students will have venues for extra support on their school wide writing assignments.

Type

Funding Source

Amount

Advanced students have the opportunity to accelerate in certain subjects at certain grade levels. RTI Sections

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

LCFF - Supplemental

45,000

Directed Studies

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

Special Education

30,000

GATE Stipend

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

LCFF - Base

1,000

ELD Section

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

LCFF - Supplemental

15,000

Tutoring

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

LCFF - Supplemental

2000

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal Collaboration will be a focus for the school through the following structures: DCC Team RTI Team Retreat Late Start Department Collaboration Department Meetings Leadership Team Meetings

Timeline

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Principal Dean of Students Teachers Leadership Team members

Collaboration and PD leads to more schoolwide writing across the curriculum and a better understanding of common core writing, research strategies and essay formatting.

Parents will be involved in the school August 2015 January 2016 through the following structures: Annual Parent Survey May 2016 Back to School Night/Open House 6th Grade Parent Night School Site Council IEPs Panther Club EL Parent Meetings (DELAC) AVID Parent Meetings Website: Provide Consistent information Weekly Panther E-Newsletter

Principal Dean of Students Teachers and Staff

Make parents aware of and survey results on parent knowledge of Common Core Writing across the curriculum at SLVMS.

LA is piloting use of the "Defined June 2016 STEM" website resource. They are using Common Core prompts and research to have students write inclass essays, as well as using this new technological Common Core resource to allow for multiple prompt options for Writing Benchmark #2 Informative/Explanatory

Principal LA Teachers

Purchased access to Defined STEM website Common Core prompts and research based resources..

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Type

Funding Source

5800: Title II Part A: Professional/Consulti Improving Teacher ng Services And Quality Operating Expenditures

Amount

2500

4/23/15

Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal

Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

All content areas will utilize common August 2015 January 2016 assessments to inform instruction. Benchmark data will be compiled at May 2016 each site, using the new Illuminate Data System and analyzed in grade level and department PLCs to inform instruction. The results will be shared with Instructional Services.

Principal Teachers Asst. Superintendent C&I

Physical Education teachers will work August 2015 January 2016 toward student proficiency on the State PFT tests. May 2016

Principal Physical Education Teachers

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Funding Source

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Amount 4500

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Planned Improvements in Student Performance School Goal #2 The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index (API) and adequate yearly progress growth (AYP) targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: SUBJECT: Broad Course of Study LEA GOAL: Every student will have sufficient access to a broad course of study that has standards aligned instructional materials to ensure implementation of state adopted content and performance standards. -------SCHOOL GOAL #2: 100% of students will have access to these instructional materials, including any differentiated support materials for English Learners (ELD Standards) and/or students with exceptional needs. 100% of the students are enrolled in a broad course of study as defined by Ed code 51210 and 51220 By June of 2015, the SLVMS Mathematics department will have fully implemented our New Common Core Math Adoption in all math courses at all grade levels. This includes standards, curriculum maps, common assessments, best math practices, and use of technology, including online piece of adoption and Chromebook Carts. In 15-16, incorporating the 1 to 1 Device Program into math will be a priority. -------Data Used to Form this Goal: Materials inventory to ensure that all students have the materials needed for their coursework. Middle school course catalog showing offerings that represent a broad course of study. Student achievement will reflect the new CCSS in math and ELA. -------Findings from the Analysis of this Data: Students have access to a wide variety of classes and standards aligned materials. SLVMS will continue to analyze its offerings and materials every year and adjust as necessary.------How the School will Evaluate the Progress of this Goal: Sufficient Materials for Implementation of Standards, Textbook and Instructional Materials Compliance, Curriculum Documents, Williams Report, Access to and enrollment in a "Broad Course of Study" and CTE Sequences or Courses, “Course of Study” Document 6-8--------

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Timeline

During Collaboration time, teams will: Nov 2015 Develop Essential Standards Jan 2016 Develop Common Curriculum May 2016 Develop Common Formative Assessment Develop curriculum for Common Core Writing Standards Research and Plan for change for Science Standards to the Next Generation Science Standards.

Principal Teachers Librarian Asst. Superintendent C&I

Focus on Textbook - Online Adoption Focus on implementation of District 1 to 1 Chromebook Program in the classroom

Analysis of student work will guide Nov 2015 Jan 2016 curriculum and teaching strategies. Teachers will integrate technology to May 2016 enhance instruction and ensure a broad course of study. Teachers will collaborate with RTI teachers on reteaching and work completion for at-risk students. Departments will continue to collaborate to create ways to weave in best practices.

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Proposed Expenditure(s)

Person(s) Responsible

Description

Funding Source

Amount

•

-Production of Grade Level Essential Standards and Grade Level Common Formative Assessments • -Regular Review and Analysis of these Standards and Assessments • -Outcomes of Meetings to Site Administrator

Chromebooks Principal Teachers Asst. Superintendent C&I

Type

• • •

4000-4999: Books And Supplies

Other

50,000

-Evidence observed during classroom visitations. -Common Assessment Results -Improved results from at-risk students in RTI courses.

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal Departments will work with Instructional Services on all aspects of the math adoption implementation, the ELA pilot, technology implementation and including resources and best practices

Timeline Nov 2015 Jan 2016 May 2016

Person(s) Responsible Principal Teachers Asst. Superintendent C&I

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

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Funding Source

Amount

Continued productive working relationship between Instructional Services and content departments.

Tech teacher lead stipend Students will have access to the core Nov 2015 Jan 2016 curriculum through the following strategies: May 2016 • -Team Taught RSP/Gen Ed Classes 6/7/8 • -AVID • -6th/7th Grade RTI Support course for at-risk students • -8th Grade RTI Support course for at-risk students • -Directed Studies RTI Support Course for SPED Students • -EL course for EL Students • -Reading Support Class for at-risk students • -Mandatory After School Help Academic Centers • -Reduced Class size for math adding one section (EIA) • -GATE Program • -Acceleration Available in Math, LA, Spanish, and Music

Type

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

Other

3000

Evidence observed during Classroom visitations Benchmark Results Department and Leadership Evidence Improved results from at-risk students in RTI courses.

Advanced students have the opportunity to accelerate in certain subjects at certain grade levels.

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal

Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Teachers will collaborate through the Nov 2015 Jan 2016 following structures: DCC Team May 2016 RTI Team Retreat Late Start Collaboration: School Dependent, SED, SPED Department Meetings Leadership Team Meetings August PD Days

Principal Teachers Asst. Superintendent C&I

Evidence observed during Classroom visitations Benchmark Results Department and Leadership Evidence Teacher Survey/Evaluation Adaptations and Evolution of RTI Programs

Parent communication will be Nov 2015 Jan 2016 assured through the following structures: May 2016 Back to School Night/Open House 6th Grade Parent Night: SLVMS 101 Use of Powerschool: Grades/Attendance/Teacher Contact Panther Club EL Parent Meetings: Support and collaborate with EL parents AVID Parent Meetings School Website: Provide consistent information on all things SLVMS Specific Page on new 1 to 1 Device Program Weekly Panther E-Newsletter: Focus on Academic Strategies and Positive Culture 504/SST/IEP Meetings: Parents/student/staff team collaborate to enhance student success Individual Parent Meetings: Collaborating with parents to find solutions to problems

Principal Staff Tech Coach Asst. Superintendent C&I

Positive Parent Feedback Positive Parent Survey Results

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Funding Source

Amount

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal

Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Teachers will be supported in the following ways: Principal Classroom Observations District Classroom Observations At-Risk Student Monitoring Procedures Common Assessment Data Collaboration Outcomes from each team

Nov 2015 Jan 2016 May 2016

Principal Dean of Students Staff

Common Assessment Results Department and Leadership Evidence Online CAASPP results Improved results from at-risk students in RTI courses. High levels of promotion for all students at-risk students.

SLVMS is increasing course offerings for 15-16 to ensure that students have access to a variety of courses: New Honors 8th Grade English Course Two new Art Courses ELD Course

Nov 2015 Jan 2016 May 2016

Principal Teachers

New Honors 8th Grade LA Course to offer advancement in LA

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New Art Classes expand the VAPA offerings at the MS

Type

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

Funding Source

LCFF - Base

Amount

15000

First full year of an EL class

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Planned Improvements in Student Performance School Goal #3 The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index (API) and adequate yearly progress growth (AYP) targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: SUBJECT: College and Career Readiness LEA GOAL: Highest Academic Achievement for College and Career Readiness: All students will graduate from SLVUSD prepared for college and career opportunities. -------SCHOOL GOAL #3: By June 2016, SLVMS will have completed a successful implementation and certification of a Year Three AVID program. Staff will have worked with the AVID Site Team to incorporate successful AVID strategies such as Cornell Notes school-wide, and will support the new AVID teacher. SLVMS will continue to work on College and Career curriculum and visits both inside and outside the AVID classroom.-------Data Used to Form this Goal: Number of SLVMS students who move on to high school graduation and college attendance. Number of students who continue with the AVID program when they move to high school.-------Findings from the Analysis of this Data: SLVMS began the year three process during the spring of the 2014-15 school year by doing basic professional development with the staff on AVID and the AVID student, asking for recommendations for possible AVID students, securing a new AVID teacher, having a functional AVID site team, educating students and parents on AVID, creating, handing out, collecting, and screening AVID student applications, conducting AVID student interviews, and choosing the year two AVID class. Our goal is to be certified as an AVID school in Year Two, which is not the norm. During the summer, and in October of 2016 , the new AVID teacher will attend training and professional development. AVID district coordinator will attend training in September 2016 and and March 2017. Goal for Social Studies department to have two full days of AVID SS Strategies training in the fall with the HS SS department. Site team will work with entire staff to faithfully implement and spread AVID strategies across the campus with a goal of becoming an AVID school.-------How the School will Evaluate the Progress of this Goal: Number of SLVMS students who move on to high school graduation and college attendance. Number of students who continue with the AVID program when they move to high school.--------

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The middle school AVID course will Nov 2015 Jan 2016 teach the successful strategies and best practices of the AVID curriculum May 2016 and model.

Person(s) Responsible Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher AVID Site Team Staff

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Type

Funding Source

Students will complete the 8th grade year of AVID having been in a program that follows the AVID way with fidelity.

AVID section

0001-0999: Unrestricted: Locally Defined

LCFF - Supplemental

15000

AVID Teacher will 5000-5999: Services receive AVID Classroom And Other Operating Teacher training in Expenditures summer and Tutorology training in the fall

LCFF - Supplemental

3000

3000

AVID site team will work with staff to Nov 2015 Jan 2016 help incorporate AVID best strategies school-wide. May 2016

Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher AVID Site Team Staff

Increased classroom use of Cornell Notes and other AVID strategies and best practices school-wide.

AVID Training for AVID Teacher, AVID July 2015 Site Team and AVID District Director

Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher AVID Site Team

Successful Training of AVID Site Team

The social studies department will have 2 days of AVID social studies strategies training

Fall 2015

Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher SS Department

Successful Training of SS 5800: LCFF - Supplemental Dept. Professional/Consulti ng Services And Operating Expenditures

Principal will work with AVID Site Team to promote and demonstrate an AVID practices presentation at staff collaboration meetings.

Nov 2015 Jan 2016 May 2016

Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher AVID Site Team

Principal will see evidence that best practices presented are being used in the classroom.

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal AVID students will have access to AVID tutors and the tutorial process to better understand and complete their schoolwork.

Timeline Nov 2015 Jan 2016 May 2016

SLVMS will provide field trips to April 2016, and colleges and businesses for all 7th ongoing for AVID grade students to prepare for college students and career readiness outside the classroom. The 2015-16 trip will be to UCSC.

Person(s) Responsible Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Type

Funding Source

Amount

Successful Implementation of AVID tutorial process. Increase in AVID student achievement.

AVID tutoring

5800: LCFF - Supplemental Professional/Consulti ng Services And Operating Expenditures

2500

Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher

Successful use of trips outside the classroom to raise student awareness and understanding of college and career readiness.

5800: LCFF - Supplemental Professional/Consulti ng Services And Operating Expenditures

2000

Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher AVID Site Team

This process ensures AVID with Fidelity.

SLVMS will provide field trips to colleges and businesses for AVID students to prepare for college and career readiness outside the classroom. Multiple trips will occur each year in the AVID classroom.

SLVMS will complete the AVID certification process, which includes an AVID Site Plan, AVID data, and evidence of AVID in order to be certified.

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Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Communication with AVID families Nov 2015 Jan 2016 will be delivered through the following means: May 2016 AVID Parent Meetings Back to School Night/Open House 6th Grade Parent Night: SLVMS 101 Panther Club Website: Provide information on AVID in the Weekly Panther ENewsletter Individual Parent Meeting Parent Volunteers: Encourage parent participation to volunteer in the AVID classroom or on AVID trips

Principal Dean of Students AVID Teacher AVID Site Team

Positive Parent Feedback Positive Parent Survey Results Increased number of Parent Volunteers

SLVMS will focus on College Awareness through the following events: College and Career Week College and Career Curriculum College and Career Speakers College and Career Field Trips College and Career Gear and Posters (Staff)

Principal Dean of Students Staff

Spreading the College and Career Culture across the Middle School Campus

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Type

Funding Source

Amount

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Planned Improvements in Student Performance School Goal #4 The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index (API) and adequate yearly progress growth (AYP) targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: SUBJECT: Student Engagement LEA GOAL: Individual sites will meet the needs of their targeted populations by coordinating student services that include creating an engaging and supportive environment in which students feel safe, connected to school, and are engaged in their learning. -------SCHOOL GOAL #4: By P-Annual, district attendance will reach 96.5% overall, with a 1% growth from each site until a minimum of 96.5% site attendance rate is maintained. Secondary Schools will have a 3% or less suspension ratio. Qualitative and quantitative data will be dis-aggregated to show that 90% of the students are connected to school socially and report instructionally engaging environment. -------Data Used to Form this Goal: Student discipline and attendance data.-------Findings from the Analysis of this Data: Overall attendance at SLVMS is 95%. We need to work to improve our attendance in order to support student achievement.-------How the School will Evaluate the Progress of this Goal: Student Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism: Monthly Report, P2 ADA, Pupil suspension and Expulsion Rates, CalPads, CHKS, Student Surveys, Classroom Observations --------

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Timeline

Student education on the importance Nov 2015 Jan 2016 of strong school attendance will be emphasized. May 2016

Person(s) Responsible

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Principal Staff

The office assistant will aid in an increase in overall attendance

Principal Staff

More accurate attendance taken by staff.

Type

Funding Source

2000-2999: Classified LCFF - Base Personnel Salaries

Amount 15000

This will be done in classrooms, through the Daily Bulletin, on the school website, and through the site newsletter

The principal will work to increase staff awareness and education around the problem of attendance and the importance of strong attendance to support student achievement.

Nov 2015 Jan 2016 May 2016

This will be done through staff meetings, newsletters, emails, and statistics about monthly attendance totals.

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal PARENT EDUCATION BLITZ! Back to School Night/Open House 6th Grade Parent Night Education on Powerschool : Attendance Panther Club EL ParentMeetings Website: Provide Consistent information on attendance Weekly Panther E-Newsletter: Consistent information on attendance 504/SST/IEP Meetings: Parents//student/staff team collaborate to enhance student attendance Individual Parent Meetings: Collaborating with parents to find solutions to attendance problems SARB

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Person(s) Responsible Principal Staff

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Type

Funding Source

Amount

Increase in overall attendance

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Timeline

SLVMS has the following structures in Nov 2015 Jan 2016 place to support a positive school culture: May 2016 Fully implemented WEB Program Broad Course Elective program Pyramid of Intervention Socio-emotional Counselor, Psychologist, SLP Team Taught RSP/Gen Ed Classes 6/7/8 AVID course 6th/7th Grade RTI Support course for at-risk students 8th Grade RTI Support course for atrisk students Directed Studies RTI Support Course for SPED Students ELD course for EL Students Reading Support Class Mandatory After School Help Academic Centers Adopt-a-Kid Adult Connection Program Reduced Class size for math - adding one section (EIA) GATE Program Acceleration Available in Math, LA, Spanish, and Music Leadership class school activities during lunchtime School Dances, assemblies, and Field trips After School sports and drama that do not require "pay to play." After School Clubs with YMCA, SCMA, parents College and Career Culture activities, speakers, and curriculum Student Progress monitoring and academic counseling FullSingle spectrum SPED Achievement offerings with The Plan forofStudent mainstreaming available After School Teen Center with MCR

Proposed Expenditure(s)

Person(s) Responsible

Description

Prinicpal Staff Parents Parent Booster Club District Support Community Partners

Increased Positive School Culture will help to achieve the outcomes put forward in Goal #4 including attendance, discipline, and feeling connected to school.

Type

Funding Source

Amount

WEB stipend

1000-1999: Certificated Personnel Salaries

LCFF - Base

2500

WEB materials

4000-4999: Books And Supplies

LCFF - Base

1000

Counseling support

5800: LCFF - Supplemental Professional/Consulti ng Services And Operating Expenditures

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Planned Improvements in Student Performance School Goal #5 The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index (API) and adequate yearly progress growth (AYP) targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: SUBJECT: Parent Involvement LEA GOAL: Opportunities for parents to participate in school decisions are regularly communicated and parents participate in these opportunities as noted in the metrics. -------SCHOOL GOAL #5: In Spring 2016, 90% of the parents will agree or strongly agree that there are opportunities to give input to the school regarding decision making. -------Data Used to Form this Goal: Survey data and feedback from parents regarding opportunities for input.-------Findings from the Analysis of this Data: Parents feel involved at SLVMS but there are always more opportunities available to include more families in more situations.-------How the School will Evaluate the Progress of this Goal: Parental Involvement in Decision Making and Participation in School Programs: Surveys, Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, Minutes--------

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Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal SLVMS will use the following structures to communicate with parents and involve them in decision making. Website: Provide Consistent information Weekly Panther E-Newsletter School Site Council Parent Club Meetings EL Parent Meetings AVID Parent Meetings Annual Parent Survey Back to School Night/Open House 6th Grade Parent Night IEP/504/Parent Meetings DCC Meetings School Board Meetings 1 to 1 Device Parent Meetings Classroom Volunteers

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Person(s) Responsible Entire SLVMS Staff District Staff

Proposed Expenditure(s) Description

Type

Funding Source

Amount

All of these opportunities for parents will increase the number of parents who feel like they are a part of the school.

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Summary of Expenditures in this Plan Total Allocations and Expenditures by Funding Source Total Allocations by Funding Source Funding Source

Allocation

Balance (Allocations-Expenditures)

Total Expenditures by Funding Source Funding Source

Total Expenditures

LCFF - Base

39,000.00

LCFF - Supplemental

112,500.00

Other

53,000.00

Special Education

30,000.00

Title II Part A: Improving Teacher Quality

2,500.00

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Summary of Expenditures in this Plan Total Expenditures by Goal Goal Number

Total Expenditures

Goal 1

100,000.00

Goal 2

68,000.00

Goal 3

25,500.00

Goal 4

43,500.00

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School Site Council Membership

Jeff Calden

Secondary Students

Parent or Community Member

Other School Staff

Principal

Name of Members

Classroom Teacher

California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school. The current make-up of the SSC is as follows:

X

Cathy Herbert

X

Rob Horn

X

Mark Thomas

X

Debbie Kiel

X

Cheryl Morris

X

Kris Clarke

X

Alissa Nolan

X

Lauren Krikke

X

Hunter Avilla

X

John Dressler

X

Brianna Pearson

X

Numbers of members of each category:

1

4

1

3

3

At elementary schools, the school site council must be constituted to ensure parity between (a) the principal, classroom teachers, and other school personnel, and (b) parents of students attending the school or other community members. Classroom teachers must comprise a majority of persons represented under section (a). At secondary schools there must be, in addition, equal numbers of parents or other community members selected by parents, and students. Members must be selected by their peer group.

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Recommendations and Assurances The school site council (SSC) recommends this school plan and Proposed Expenditure(s)s to the district governing board for approval and assures the board of the following: 1.

The SSC is correctly constituted and was formed in accordance with district governing board policy and state law.

2.

The SSC reviewed its responsibilities under state law and district governing board policies, including those board policies relating to material changes in the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) requiring board approval.

3.

The SSC sought and considered all recommendations from the following groups or committees before adopting this plan (Check those that apply): State Compensatory Education Advisory Committee Signature

English Learner Advisory Committee Signature

Special Education Advisory Committee Signature

Gifted and Talented Education Program Advisory Committee Signature

District/School Liaison Team for schools in Program Improvement Signature

Compensatory Education Advisory Committee Signature

Departmental Advisory Committee (secondary) Signature

Other committees established by the school or district (list): Signature

4.

The SSC reviewed the content requirements for school plans of programs included in this SPSA and believes all such content requirements have been met, including those found in district governing board policies and in the local educational agency plan.

5.

This SPSA is based on a thorough analysis of student academic performance. The actions proposed herein form a sound, comprehensive, coordinated plan to reach stated school goals to improve student academic performance.

6.

This SPSA was adopted by the SSC at a public meeting on April 23, 2015.

Attested:

Jeff Calden Typed Name of School Principal

Signature of School Principal

Date

Signature of SSC Chairperson

Date

Alissa Nolan Typed Name of SSC Chairperson

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