School Improvement Plan 2015-2016
 
The New Standard Academy
 
 
Mr. Calvin Sims, Principal 2040 West Carpenter Rd Flint, MI 48505
Document Generated On July 7, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
Overview  1
 
Goals Summary  2 Goal 1: All students will become proficient in math.  3
Goal 2: All students will become proficient in Reading.  3
Goal 3: All students will become proficient in writing.  4
Goal 4: All students will increase classroom productivity.  5
Goal 5: Students in 4th and 7th grades will show growth in science skills.  7
Goal 6: Students in 5th and 8th Grades will show growth in social studies skills.  7
 
Activity Summary by Funding Source  9
 
Overview
 
Plan Name
 
School Improvement Plan 2015-2016
 
Plan Description
 
School Improvement Plan 2015-2016 The New Standard Academy
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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.
#Goal NameGoal DetailsGoal TypeTotal Funding 1All students will become proficient in math.Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 2 Academic$1 2All students will become proficient in Reading.Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 3 Academic$10012 3All students will become proficient in writing.Objectives: 1 Strategies: 2 Activities: 2 Academic$210 4All students will increase classroom productivity.Objectives: 1 Strategies: 2 Activities: 4 Organizational$93650 5Students in 4th and 7th grades will show growth in science skills. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 1 Academic$1000 6Students in 5th and 8th Grades will show growth in social studies skills. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 1 Academic$0
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Goal 1: All students will become proficient in math.
 
Strategy 1:  hands on activites and technology based learning - Teachers will use math manipulatives and technology to enhance mathematical understanding.
 
Research Cited: Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov
 
Heid, C. and A. Webber, "School-Level Implementation of Standards-Based Reform: Findings from the Follow-up Public School Survey on Education Reform." Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education (January 2004). Author (1999). Tier: Tier 1
Goal 2: All students will become proficient in Reading.
Measurable Objective 1: A 6% increase of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students  will demonstrate a proficiency  in National Percentile Rankings on Global Scholar in Mathematics by 06/30/2016 as measured by Global Scholar Testing.
Activity - Math InstructionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Teachers will use pacing guides and 30-day assessments to guide learning.  Intervention blocks will be used to re mediate skills, along with Title 1 Teachers providing intervention for tiers 2 and 3.
Other, Supplemen tal Materials, Academic Support Program, Technology , Materials
Tier 1Monitor09/08/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
Classroom teachers Title I teachers
Activity - Title 1 TeachersActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Each grade level (K-8) will have a Title I teacher to accelerate student instruction to aide in grade level performance.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/08/201506/30/2016$1Title I Schoolwide
Title 1 Teachers Title 1 Coordinator Administrati on
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Strategy 1:  Daily 5 Reading Blocks - Teachers will use their 90 minute reading blocks to incorporate researched based Daily 5 strategies.
 
 
Research Cited: The Daily 5 Cafe   by Gail Boushey, Joan Moser
 
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov Tier: Tier 1
Measurable Objective 1: A 5% increase of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students  will demonstrate a proficiency  in National Percentile Rankings on Global Scholar in Reading by 06/30/2016 as measured by Global Scholar Testing.
Activity - Daily 5 CafeActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Research-based instructional practices for Reading. (Text required)
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/08/201506/30/2016$560Title II Part A
All Instructiona l Staff
Activity - IstationActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Teachers will use the web based tiered learning system Istation to organize their instruction around their students needs, while providing intervention and enrichment opportunities.
Supplemen tal Materials
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201509/08/2016$9450Title I Schoolwide
All Instructiona l Staff
Activity - Title 1 TeachersActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Title I teachers will implement instructional  practices to accelerate at risk students based on global scholar testing.
The Reading Specialist will perform remedial reading tasks with at-risk students in grades 1-3.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/08/201506/30/2016$2Title I Schoolwide
Title I Teachers Reading Specialist Administrati on Title I Coordinator
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Goal 3: All students will become proficient in writing.
 
Strategy 1:  Writers workshop - Teachers will collect writing samples four times a year (keeping a writing portfolio for each student).  Instructional staff will meet in their PLCs to evaluate students' writing portfolios. Research Cited: 6 Traits of writing Tier: Tier 1
Strategy 2:  Action Research Project- RIGOR - Instructional staff will collaborate with their PLC's to implement RIGOR strategies to increase student proficiency in core subject areas.  Research Cited:  Rigor is not a four letter word, by Barbara Blackburn Tier: Tier 1
Goal 4: All students will increase classroom productivity.
Measurable Objective 1: 100% of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students  will complete a portfolio or performance  showing growth in Writing by 06/30/2016 as measured by school wide writing rubrics and grade level evaluations of writing.
Activity - Writers workshopActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Implementing an evaluation system for students writing to enhance their writing abilities.
Teacher Collaborati on, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
All Instructiona l Staff
Activity - Action Research Project- RIGORActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Instructional staff will collaborate with their PLC's to implement RIGOR strategies to increase student proficiency in core subject areas.
Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Implement06/30/201506/30/2016$210Title II Part A
Administrati on All Instructiona l Staff
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Strategy 1:  Title I Coordinator - Title I coordinator will ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines as well as oversee the Title I teachers and program. Research Cited: Journal of Behavioral Education March 1991, Volume 1, Issue 1, pp 5-36 Teaching and remediation of mathematics: A review of behavioral research Joyce A. Pereira M.Sc., Alan S. W. Winton Ph.D. Tier: Tier 1
Strategy 2:  Action Research Project- Teach Like a Champion - Instructional staff will collaborate with their PLC's and as whole staff to implement Teach Like a Champion strategies to increase student proficiency and classroom engagement. 
Measurable Objective 1: demonstrate a proficiency  on district assessments by 06/30/2016 as measured by reduced student suspensions/referrals, increased student engagement and district assessment scores..
Activity - Behavior InterventionistActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Behavioral Interventionist will hold individual and group meetings to prevent and deter behavioral issues.
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201506/30/2016$40000Section 31aTitle I Coordinator Intervention ist
Activity - Summer School ProgramActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Summer School Program will be made available to accelerate students to grade level performance.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement06/30/201506/30/2016$50000Title I Schoolwide
Administrati on Summer School Staff
Activity - TNS Professional DevelopmentActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Staff will attend  training on the Common Core, Effective Student Engagement, Best Practices, and Data Driven Instruction.
Teacher Collaborati on, Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Monitor06/30/201507/30/2016$2400Title II Part A
Administrati on All Instructiona l Staff
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Research Cited: Teach Like a Champion, by Doug Lemov Tier: Tier 1
Goal 5: Students in 4th and 7th grades will show growth in science skills.
 
Strategy 1:  Hands on learning - Teachers in grades 4 and 7 will use science resources to demonstrate how science works in the real world. Research Cited: Teach like a Champion and
 
Marzano's Nine Instructional Strategies Tier: Tier 1
Goal 6: Students in 5th and 8th Grades will show growth in social studies skills.
 
Activity - Action Research Project- Teach Like a ChampionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Instructional staff will collaborate with their PLC's and as whole staff to implement Teach Like a Champion strategies to increase student proficiency and classroom engagement.
Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Implement06/30/201506/30/2016$1250Title II Part A
Administrati on All Instructiona l Staff
Measurable Objective 1: A 10% increase of Fourth and Seventh grade students  will demonstrate a proficiency  in the scientific process in Science by 06/30/2016 as measured by Through Global Scholar and M-Step testing..
Activity - Purchase Science ResourcesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Purchase science kits for grades 4 and 7MaterialsTier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201506/30/2016$1000General Fund
4th and 7th grade teachers
Measurable Objective 1: A 20% increase of Fifth and Eighth grade students  will demonstrate a proficiency  on 30 day assessments and other classroom projects in Social Studies by 06/30/2016 as measured by 30 day assessments and m-step testing.
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Strategy 1:  Project-Based Learning - Project based learning will help students understand Social Studies concepts. Research Cited: Marzano's Nine Strategies for  Teaching Tier: Tier 1
Activity - Professional Learning CommunitiesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
First, 5th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies teachers will collaborate using pacing guides to brainstorm projects for learning the concepts.  Second, they will collaborate on rubrics and 30 day assessments to use to assess growth and learning.
Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Getting Ready
08/17/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
5th, 7th, 8th grade teachers and administrati on
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Activity Summary by Funding Source
 
Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source
 
Title II Part A
Title I Schoolwide
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
TNS Professional Development
Staff will attend  training on the Common Core, Effective Student Engagement, Best Practices, and Data Driven Instruction.
Teacher Collaborati on, Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Monitor06/30/201507/30/2016$2400Administrati on All Instructiona l Staff
Daily 5 CafeResearch-based instructional practices for Reading. (Text required)
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/08/201506/30/2016$560All Instructiona l Staff
Action Research Project- Teach Like a Champion
Instructional staff will collaborate with their PLC's and as whole staff to implement Teach Like a Champion strategies to increase student proficiency and classroom engagement.
Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Implement06/30/201506/30/2016$1250Administrati on All Instructiona l Staff
Action Research Project- RIGOR
Instructional staff will collaborate with their PLC's to implement RIGOR strategies to increase student proficiency in core subject areas.
Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Implement06/30/201506/30/2016$210Administrati on All Instructiona l Staff
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Title 1 TeachersTitle I teachers will implement instructional practices to accelerate at risk students based on global scholar testing.
The Reading Specialist will perform remedial reading tasks with at-risk students in grades 1-3.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/08/201506/30/2016$2Title I Teachers Reading Specialist Administrati on Title I Coordinator
IstationTeachers will use the web based tiered learning system Istation to organize their instruction around their students needs, while providing intervention and enrichment opportunities.
Supplemen tal Materials
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201509/08/2016$9450All Instructiona l Staff
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General Fund
Section 31a
No Funding Required
Title 1 TeachersEach grade level (K-8) will have a Title I teacher to accelerate student instruction to aide in grade level performance.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/08/201506/30/2016$1Title 1 Teachers Title 1 Coordinator Administrati on
Summer School Program
Summer School Program will be made available to accelerate students to grade level performance.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement06/30/201506/30/2016$50000Administrati on Summer School Staff
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Purchase Science Resources
Purchase science kits for grades 4 and 7MaterialsTier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201506/30/2016$10004th and 7th grade teachers
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Behavior InterventionistBehavioral Interventionist will hold individual and group meetings to prevent and deter behavioral issues.
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201506/30/2016$40000Title I Coordinator Intervention ist
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Math InstructionTeachers will use pacing guides and 30-day assessments to guide learning.  Intervention blocks will be used to re mediate skills, along with Title 1 Teachers providing intervention for tiers 2 and 3.
Other, Supplemen tal Materials, Academic Support Program, Technology , Materials
Tier 1Monitor09/08/201506/30/2016$0Classroom teachers Title I teachers
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Writers workshopImplementing an evaluation system for students writing to enhance their writing abilities.
Teacher Collaborati on, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/08/201506/30/2016$0All Instructiona l Staff
Professional Learning Communities
First, 5th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies teachers will collaborate using pacing guides to brainstorm projects for learning the concepts. Second, they will collaborate on rubrics and 30 day assessments to use to assess growth and learning.
Professiona l Learning
Tier 1Getting Ready
08/17/201506/30/2016$05th, 7th, 8th grade teachers and administrati on