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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: David Switzer Title I Specialist: n/a Address: 10220 Ardrey Kell Road Charlotte, NC 28277 Courier Number: 302 Phone: 980.343.0860 Learning Community: South

Area Superintendent: Kit Rea

CMS School Improvement Plan 2008-11 Ardrey Kell High School 2010-2011

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BELIEFS

• We believe academic achievement of all students is the primary priority of the school.

• We believe students learn best in an environment that promotes active student involvement in a variety of learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and intellectual levels.

• We believe every student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

• We believe the school and community stakeholders share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.

• We believe incorporating challenging expectations that promote critical thinking and independent learning will foster creative, self directed lifelong learners.

• We believe students gain an appreciation and respect for the community through active participation in service oriented opportunities.

MISSION STATEMENT

Ardrey Kell High School is a student-centered community that implements a challenging curriculum leading to the development of creative and independent thinkers who have a strong sense of honor, respect, and service.

VISION

We, the students, parents, staff and community of Ardrey Kell High School will: Provide a challenging, comprehensive education that will prepare every student to lead a productive life.

OUTCOMES OF FOCUS

Based upon analysis of data and needs assessment, our focus will be upon the following outcomes: • Increase % of LEP students who score at or above proficiency (Level 3 and 4) as measured by EOC tests from 77.7% to 82%. • Increase parent membership on School Leadership Team by 25%. • Increase performance composite on all EOCs from 95.6% to 97%.


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Note: M = Met, NM = Not Met, ID = Insufficient Data

SCHOOL PROFILE

Ardrey Kell offers a variety of courses, at different interest and learning levels, in order to meet the needs of all students and help students achieve academic and personal success.

Grade 9 – 647 White – 1461 (66%) Student Demographics

Grade 10 – 571 African American – 286 (12%) Grade 11 – 548 Asian/Pacific Islander – 242 (11%) Grade 12 – 461 Hispanic – 158 (7%) Multi-Racial – 73 (3%) Total 2227 American Indian – 7 – (0.03%)

ASSESSMENT DATA SNAPSHOT

EOC Composite AYP (proficiency/membership)

08-09 08-09 09-10

10-11 (target)

08-09 09-10 10-11 (target)

Graduation Rate (4 year cohort)

Prof. Growth Prof. Growth Prof. Growth Prof. Growth RDG MATH RDG MATH R/M 08-09

09-10

10-11 (Target)

All 91.8 0.13 95 0.17 95.6 0.20 97 0.2 M M M M M 86.9 89.9 94 AA 80.5 0.08 83 0.10 89.8 0.17 87 0.15 NM NM M M M 87.2 91.7 95 Asian 95.3 0.29 97 0.34 95.7 0.33 98 0.40 M M M NM M 95 93 95 H 79.6 0.14 83 0.2 85.8 0.16 87 0.25 ID ID M M M 81.1 82.4 85 W 94.7 0.12 97 0.15 97.9 0.20 98 0.2 M M M M M 87 89.9 93 AI 100 -0.07 100 0.05 100 0.02 100 0.1 ID ID ID ID M ID 80 85 MR 90.1 0.05 93 0.10 92.2 0.13 95 0.15 ID ID ID ID M 57.1 91.7 93 LEP 81.3 0.28 85 0.35 77.7 0.28 88 0.38 ID ID ID ID M 64 68.4 72 SWD 66.7 0.06 70 0.10 69.1 0.06 75 0.15 ID ID ID ID M 47.1 76.2 80 FRL 77.2 0.05 80 0.10 85 0.15 ID ID M M M 71 84.7 87


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Faculty/Staff Qualifications

Our faculty includes 120 certified staff members, including two assistant principals, one dean of students, 109 teachers, four counselors, an instructional facilitator, a career development coordinator, a CTE instructional coordinator, school psychologist, and a nurse. Over 50% of the staff has advanced degrees and 52% has over a decade of experience in education. Seventeen staff members have National Board certification.

School Achievements

Last year, 95.6% of students at Ardrey Kell were at or above grade level in terms of proficiency on the EOCs. Achievement scores increased in six of ten areas EOCs. Our athletic teams brought home the Wachovia Cup for Ardrey Kell. The school went through the transition of losing its second principal, Harrison Peters, and welcoming a new principal, David Switzer.

• Outcome (1):

Increase % of LEP students who score at or above proficiency (Level 3 and 4) as measured by EOC tests from 77.7% to 85%.

Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:

High Academic Achievement Safe and Orderly Schools Achievement Leadership/Management Effective Educators Freedom and Flexibility Curriculum Learning Environment Adequate Resources/Facilities World-Class Service Learning/Teaching Parent and Community Parent/Community Connections

Strategies • Task • Task

Point Person (title/name)

Deliverables/Assessments (evidence-SQR rubric)

Leadership Standard* • Responsibilities

Prof. Dev. Focus • Participants • Funding

Parental Involvement

• Activity • Funding

Timeline End Date • ck date • ck date Process Outcome

1. Provide differentiated instruction for ESL subgroup in EOC courses.

• Identify strategies • Analyze use of WAPT, ACCESS

data • Providing remediation through

Extended Day funds • Develop lesson plans outlining

differentiation strategies. • Analyze data from common

assessments created with resources such as Castle Learning, Goal Summary reports

Core area teachers, ESL teacher APs, principal Dawn Manning, District Castle Rep Jennifer Schroeder, AIF APs, principal

Planning meeting with ESL teacher, core areas, APs and principal

Targeted remediation; growth measured with baseline and summative assessments Formative Assessment, Common Assessments Walkthrough data, classroom observations

Instructional (2)

• Monitor • Evaluate

Analysis of ACCESS data, quarterly data, formative assessments, common assessments

• Faculty • Content

teams

Parental support with test taking sessions (volunteers, funding for materials)

End Date: Jan 2011 and

June 2011

Check dates: Nov. 2, Jan. 26, March 1 Castle Learning training held on Sept. 29

2. Provide training on SIOP model for teachers to use strategies with LEP learners.

• Use walk-throughs to determine usage/level of success with SIOP model

ESL resource teachers, AK staff, Student Services

Implement SIOP strategies in lessons Demonstration classroom

Data notebook with walkthrough information

Instructional (2) • Monitor • Evaluate

SIOP teaching strategies for EOC core area teachers (Prof. Development after school,

Funding for materials (PTSA)

End date: June 2011 Develop walk-through schedule

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• Use CMS ESL Liaison as resource to attend planning sessions periodically and assist teachers with developing and incorporating strategies.

Holley Mayville, ESL Liaison

for modeling practices Lesson Plans Planning session meeting minutes

during planning and content team meetings – initially targeted to English teachers; eventually implemented with all content area teachers of tested subjects)

in Sept.; implement SIOP training in early Nov.; Walkthroughs conducted weekly and data analyzed weekly by admin


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• Outcome (2): Increase overall EOC composite from 95.6% to 97%

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Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:








• Activity • Funding


1. Provide differentiated instruction for underperforming subgroups in EOC courses.

• Test-taking strategy sessions in small groups.

• Providing remediation through Extended Day funds

• Develop lesson plans outlining differentiated strategies.

AK Staff, APs, Principal

Planning meeting with core area teachers, APs and principal

Targeted remediation; growth measured with baseline and summative assessments

Instructional (2)

• Monitor • Evaluate

Data analysis of formative assessments, Castle Learning tests, common assessments

• Faculty • Content

teams

None needed

End

Date: Jan 2011 and

June 2011

Check dates: Nov. 2, Jan. 26, March 1

Initial

review by October

15 Test

taking sessions prior to

EOCs in Jan.;

Extended Day


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program in early

Nov.

2. Implement RTI training on

strategies for teachers to meet diverse learning styles, and to analyze students’ response to intervention.

• Analyze data from assessments to determine gaps in achievement, areas in which to target remediation and intervention.

• Common assessments using data from resources such as Castle Learning, Goal Summary reports

AK Staff, APs, Principal Dawn Manning, District Castle Rep Jennifer Schroeder, AIF APs, principal

Walk-through protocol, training Lesson plans, content team meetings, Castle Training

Data notebook with walkthrough information

Instructional (2) • Monitor • Evaluat

e

Prof. Development after school, during planning and content team meetings

None needed End date: June 2011 Check dates: Nov. 2, Jan. 26, March 1


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Outcome (3):

Increase parent membership on School Leadership Team by 25%.

Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria: High Academic Achievement Safe and Orderly Schools Achievement Leadership/Management Effective Educators Freedom and Flexibility Curriculum Learning Environment Adequate Resources/Facilities World-Class Service Learning/Teaching Parent and Community Parent/Community Connections







• Activity • Fundin

g


Increase parent awareness of responsibilities and function of School Leadership Team.

• Parents informed of SLT meetings and purpose.

• Parents invited to attend and be active members

Principal, SLT co-chairs (Jennifer Schroeder, Charlie Mikesell)

Invitations sent, schedule of meetings sent

Increased parental participation in decision-making processes

Micro-political (7)

• Monitor • Evaluat

e

N/A

Regular attendance of meetings; information disseminated to other parents not on SLT

End date: June 2011

Check dates: Bi-monthly meetings Sept. through May


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We the undersigned have been actively involved in the process to develop this plan. We agree that it addresses system goals and is reflective of our school’s profile, mission statement, and beliefs. Our initials reflect our involvement in the plan’s quarterly reviews. Principal ____________________________ Name (Please Print) Signature SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS SIP Quarterly Reviews (initial) Name (Please Print) Position Signature Oct Jan Mar June


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School-Based Management and Accountability Program

Summary of School-Based Waiver Requests for 2010-2012 LEA: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools LEA code: 600 School Codes

Request for Waivers

Code School Name 302 Ardrey Kell

Please enter codes of all schools requesting the waiver described on this form.

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting.

Maximum teaching load and maximum class size (grades 4-12).

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an

exemption.

115C-301 (c and d) Maximum teaching load and maximum class size.

3. Please state how the waiver will be used. Class size will be adjusted to meet the course requests at Ardrey Kell based on registration. This will also allow us to provide more course opportunities to meet the needs of college admissions and graduation requirements.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

This waiver will allow more opportunities for elective choices as well as more flexibility in grouping students to meet ability needs.


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: David Switzer DEPARTMENTS: English/ESL Chairperson: Stephanie Kestner

Department Members: Tim Price, Karen Stuart, Patricia Nowacky, Mary Anne Ferrigan, Linda Burns, Rebecca Wallach, Stacey Hohman, Rebecca Hamfeldt, Jeff Mercado, Monique Mitcham, Jenn O’Kane-Fenk

Outcome (1): Increase the number of ESL students’ achieving a level 3 or 4 on EOC English exams by 5%. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


Example: 1. Differentiate instruction for each subgroup

• Include differentiation strategies in lesson plans

Academic Facil/Smith

Dept Planning Agenda, Lesson Plans

SQR rubric 3.1, 3.2 Walk-throughs

Differentiation • Faculty • PDC

Supply Material • PTSA

6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Teacher in-service to better understand teaching strategies.

ESL teacher (vacant)

ISOP Admin. Observations

Differentiation • ESL

teacher • Faculty

N/A

6-10-11

2. ESL parent night with bilingual community support.

ESL teacher (vacant), Student Services

Dept. Plannign

Exit Survey N/A Parent Attendance

6-10-11

3. Skill-specific remediation for ESL population.


Dept. Planning

Admin. Observations

Differentiation N/A 6-10-11

4. Provide teachers with proven strategies to teach ESL students.


SIOP Admin. Observations



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5. Pull out struggling students and work with them in ESL classes.


Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs



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Outcome (2): Decrease the gap in achievement between White and African American students on English EOC assessments. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. National Honor Society peer tutors will help struggling students.

K. Young Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Required summer reading for all English classes.

D. Switzer J. Lowery

Dept. Planning

Differentiation Connect Ed Message

6-10-11

3. Incorporation of real-world teaching strategies into lessons.

D. Switzer J. Lowery

Lesson Plans Admin. Observations


4. In-service on diversity for teachers.

D. Switzer In-Service Admin. Observations


5. College visits.

Student Services

Dept. Planning

N/A Website communication

6-10-11


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Outcome (3): Increase student enrollment in Advanced Placement courses. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Conduct a sophomore AP assembly to introduce possible classes they can enroll in Junior year.

J. Lowery AP teachers

Meeting Agenda/ Minutes

N/A

Connect Ed Informing Parents

6-10-11

2. Vertical teaming in ALL classes in which goals for each grade levels are set.

J. Lowery Dept. Planning

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3. Require teacher recommendations for student enrollment in AP classes.

J. Lowery All teachers

Dept. Planning

N/A N/A 6-10-11

4. AP parent night to introduce parents to the various AP courses available.

J. Lowery AP teachers

Dept. Planning

N/A Attendance at meeting, connect-ed message

6-10-11

5. AP strategies training for all staff members.

J. Lowery, Kathleen Koch

Training AP Training, APEX training

N/A 6-10-11


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Mathematics Chairperson: Lisa Toliver

Department Members: Brian Zelk, Natychia Young, Beth Loper, Silas Fincher, Tim Higgins, Kelly Higgins, Nancy Aukskalnis, Allyson Davis, Crystal Bailey, Bridgette Jackson

Outcome (1): Increase the percent of ESL and minority students who score at or above level 3 & 4 on EOC tests by 2%. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. All math teachers will differentiate instruction for ESL and minority students and will honor all 504 plans for students.

Math Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning, Lesson Plans

Admin. Observations

Differentiation

N/A

6-10-11

2. Math teachers will offer individual help to ESL and minority students before and after school as needed.

Math Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs


3. Math teachers will maintain high standards for achievement for all ESL and minority student groups.

Math Dept. Teachers

Lesson Plans Walk-throughs, Admin. Observations


4. Math teachers will attend any professional development that will enhance the teaching of special groups of students.

Math Dept. Teachers

Professional Development

N/A N/A 6-10-11


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Outcome (2): Increase the percent of students enrolled in Algebra I and II who score at or above Level 3 on the EOC to 90% overall. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Math teachers will offer Core Academy, when possible, to help students who struggled first and third quarters.

Math Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Attendance Logs

N/A

Information through websites

6-10-11 • First and

third report card

2. Math teachers will encourage all students to take advantage of before and after school tutoring.

Math Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Tutoring logs N/A N/A 6-10-11


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Outcome (3): Lower failure rates in all math classes by 2%. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Math teachers will encourage students to attend before and after school tutoring.

Math Dept. Teachers

Dept. planning

Tutoring logs N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Math teachers will offer Core Academy when applicable to raise grades from the first quarter of each semester.

Math Dept. Teachers

Dept. planning

Attendance logs

N/A N/A 6-10-11


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Science Chairperson: Jennifer Gallagher

Department Members: Angie Rizzo, Mark Romano, Krista Shunkwiler, Elizabeth Smith,

Stuart Rosse, Bethany Woods, Kelly Hastedt, Richelle Saunders, Jennifer Haney, Deborah Luna, Lisa Morrissey

Outcome (1): Increased enrollement in Advanced Placement science courses by 10%. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Increase student awareness of AP descriptions through other science classes; create a packet and contract describing the rigor of AP courses.

Science Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Registration Appointments Registration cards with completed contracts

N/A

Information on websites, parent nights, in parent packet

1-31-11

2. Demonstrate the rigor required in AP courses through their pre-requisite classes.


Dept. Planning

Walk throughs

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3.


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Outcome (2): Increase the number of students achieving levels 3 & 4 on Physical Science EOC by 8%. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Work together as a team to create differentiated instruction within the classroom.

Physical Science Teachers

Lesson Plans Walk-throughs

Differentiation

N/A

6-10-11

2. Incorporate real-world applications to lessons to engage students and keep their interest.

Physical Science Teachers



3. Create a re-looping/review class after school prior to the EOC.


Dept. Planning

Attendance logs; cohort growth measures


4. Use technology resources such as Castle Learning and Discovery Education to create common assessments.

Content area leaders

Assessment and data analysis

Knowledge of student growth

Castle Learning training

N/A 6-10-11


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Guidance and Student Services Chairperson: Cindi Roth

Department Members: Francis Ahn, Allison Davis, Mary Sartwell

Outcome (1): 100% of the senior class will have an individual appointment with a counselor to develop a Graduation Contract and discuss postsecondary plans. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Schedule individual appointments with seniors on case load to complete credit checklist and graduation contract.

Counselors Individual Appts

Graduation Contracts

N/A

N/A

Graduation 2011

2. Review student progress on terms of Graduation Contract. Review senior failure information from faculty as well as Jan. ’10 report cards and failure lists.

Counselors Dept. Planning

N/A N/A Graduation 2011

3. Compile summary report of postsecondary plans for the Class of 2010. Conduct a survey of senior class to confirm final postsecondary plans.


N/A N/A Graduation 2011


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Outcome (2): The NC Wise Diploma Type for each graduating senior will be evaluated and finalized according to the most appropriate Course of Study for the respective student, with consideration for postsecondary plans. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Utilize NC Wise Credit Detail Summary Report to determine student progress toward graduation. Review transcript to determine projected CoS and Pathway. Also, analyzes and update student Diploma Type according to the diploma screen in NC Wise.


N/A

N/A

12-15-10

2. Review current student schedules to ensure students are enrolled in necessary requirements.


N/A N/A 6-10-11 • Semester

break

3. Collaborate with Career Development Coordinator (CDC) to ensure accurate reporting of final Course of Study and Pathway Completer outcomes

Counselors CDC

Dept. Planning

N/A N/A 6-10-11


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Outcome (3): Increased enrollment in Advanced Placement courses. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Utilize AP Potential data to identify prospective AP students.


Increased AP enrollment

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Communicate appropriate AP course offerings to students, parents and middle school counselors. This includes a Vertical Team Meeting and participating in Spring Open House.

Counselors J. Lowery

Dept. Planning


N/A Information on website

6-10-11

3. Present information to juniors regarding the correlation between PSAT performance and AP course work.



N/A Information on website

2-1-11


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts Chairperson: Pam Wittfeld

Department Members: Kevin Opela, Mandy Wilson, Katie Walters, Robert

Ewing, Larry Shane, Amanda Turner

Outcome (1): Increase number of students at level 3 & 4 on NC Writing tests Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Develop and implement curriculum/unit of study specific writing, vocabulary and/or research assignments.

Fine Arts Dept. Teachers


Differentiation

N/A

6-10-11

2. Develop/implement writing activities as assessment strategies.




3. Collaborate with ESL teacher to develop appropriate testing strategies and classroom information delivery strategies appropriate for individual students.





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Outcome (2): Increase the percent of minority students who score at or above levels 3 & 4 on EOC exams by 2 %. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Differentiate strategies for delivering lesson information.



Differentiation

N/A

6-10-11

2. Develop/implement teaching strategies and assignments that require higher order thinking skills and problem solving.



Walk-throughs


3. Provide interim assessments to prepare students for larger tests/review.


Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs



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Outcome (3): Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Adhere to state and local guidelines regarding scheduling students in appropriately paced courses to prepare them for AP level qualifying and success.


Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

N/A

Information through websites

6-10-11

2. Implement available/appropriate Honors level coursework to advance students and prepare them for AP coursework.


Lesson Planning

Admin. Observations

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3. Identify and challenge students who demonstrate exceptional skill, motivation, self-discipline and strong work ethic.


Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

N/A N/A 6-10-11


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: David Switzer DEPARTMENT: MCJROTC Chairperson: Lt. Col. Wint

Department Members: 1st Sgt. Barksdale

Outcome (1): Increase JROTC enrollment by 10% Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Increase visibility on campus and in community

Wint Dept. Planning

N/A

N/A

7-31-11

2. Increase involvement in feeder middle schools

Wint Dept. Planning

N/A N/A 7-31-11

3.


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Outcome (2): Increase awareness of the Ardrey Kell High School MCJROTC program in the local community. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Develop a comprehensive community service program.

Wint Dept. Planning

N/A

Communicate with Parents through email/website

7-31-11 • 12-31-

10 • 3-30-11 • 3-30-11

2.

3.


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Outcome (3): Finish in the top 3 in the Superintendent’s Cup in 2010 Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Increase participation in JROTC extracurricular competitive events. Tie competitive participation to promotions/awards.

Wint Dept. Planning

Participation in competitions

N/A

N/A

7-31-11

2.

3.


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: World Languages Chairperson: Kim Young

Department Members: Rebecca Jachym, Jennifer Wall, Aida Perdomo, Joni Demera, Barbara Williams, Andrew Hicks, Megan McCoun, Lauren Caughman

Outcome (1): Improve articulation between levels of each foreign language Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Plan units together as a team; collaborate on strategies, content, and assessments at level meetings.

K. Young Level Planning

Admin. Observations

Differentiation New resources – Workbooks

N/A

6-10-11

2. Establish high expectations in all classes; collaborate to develop speaking goals, accuracy goals.


Admin. Observations


3. Use common rubrics (PALS) for performance assessments and teach students how to use PALS.


Walk-throughs

Assessment N/A 6-10-11


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Outcome (2): Increased use of Advanced Placement strategies and tasks in feeder courses. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Familiarize teachers with exam and its rigor – share sample exam at dept. meeting.


Meeting minutes

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Focus on vocabulary and reading skills. Establish vocabulary lists and reading activities appropriate for various levels.


Admin. Observations

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3. Increase enrollment in AP courses by offering Level 1 and 2 of languages as 4x4 semester courses so students can double in language and advance faster.

K. Young, Jennifer Lowery

Pre-scheduling meeting

Registration card

N/A N/A 1-31-11


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Outcome (3): Use common assessments within teams. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Create or modify chapter tests to conform to department expectations.

World Lang. Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Continue to use department midterms, finals, and quarter tests.


Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3. Analyze data from the common assessments. Compare student performance and target weak areas for re-teaching to gain student improvement.


Dept. Planning

N/A N/A 6-10-11


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Health and Physical Education Chairperson: Hal Bagwell

Department Members: Jennifer McVicker, Zoe Bell, Cheryl Feeney, Tracy Ellis, Greg Jachym, Adam Hastings

Outcome (1): To achieve 100% on all safety audits. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. All students follow rules and regulations in gym area.

H. Bagwell Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Supervision of lock room before, during and after class.


Walk-throughs

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3. Providing a safe environment during physical education activities.


Walk-throughs

N/A N/A 6-10-11


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Outcome (2): Improve and maintain overall fitness level of students enrolled in Physical Education classes. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. During every class, students will be engaged in 1 or more components of fitness daily.


Admin. Observations

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Utilize technology in classroom settings in PE/Health to improve engagement in activities.


Admin. Observations

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3.

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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Social Studies Chairperson: Robin S. Dorfer

Department Members: Ron George, Stephen Hairgrove, Yvette Cerbone, Maggie Koller, Laura Van Veen, Will Mitchell, Andrea Innes, Nicole Eskew, Justin Holt, Michael Craft, Barbara Williams, Robert Ewing, Cassandra Alexander

Outcome (1): Increase the percent of students who score levels 3 or 4 on Social Studies EOC assessments by 3%. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Collaborative plan for EOC reviews, along with the use of a common EOC review

(High Academic Achievement)

R. Dorfer J. Holt

Dept. Planning

Improved EOC scores for all groups

N/A

N/A

1-30-11

6-20-11

2. National Board Certification - two teachers will be notified of National Board Certification this year

R. Dorfer R. George

Attend Workshops

N/A N/A 11-23-10

3. Provide translated study materials in students’ native language.

R. George Pre-Test Post-test Meetings with API and ESL stff

Calls/letters to parents and host families

6-10-11 and 1-31-11

4. Offer test taking strategy sessions. R. George N/A N/A N/A N/A Fall and spring

sessions


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5. Tutoring session for all sub-groups. All SS teachers

Planning of content teachers

Attendance logs

N/A N/A January & June

administrations of EOCS


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Media Center Chairperson: Connie MacMinn

Department Members:


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Outcome (1): Increase the percent of students who score at or above (level 3 & 4) on the NC Writing Test by 3% by 2011. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Staffed after-school hours in the Media Center for independent study.

C. MacMinn Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

Instructional

N/A

6-10-11

2. Supplemental writing instructional books available to students, with periodic displaying of these books to students.


Walk-throughs

N/A N/A 6-10-11

3. Books available for circulation in Latin, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish languages.


Walk-throughs, classroom usage of resources

N/A N/A 6-10-11


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Outcome (2): Increase the percent of SWD students who score at or above (level 3 & 4) as measured by EOC Tests by 5% by 2011. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Library Media Center collections will continue to span all reading levels.


Increased EOC Scores

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2.

3.


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• Funding


1. One entrance will be blocked off from students to ensure all students entering Media Center sign in at main desk.


Admin. Observations

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2.

3.


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Career and Technical Education Chairperson: Patty Thornton

Department Members: Elaine Friar, Tamarla Adams, Kristina Austin, Ruth Baker, Bob Bove, Jared Burton, Debbie Dunn, Signee Grant, Donald Hicks, Patricia Hilliard, Roy Hudson,

Rick Lacek, Charlie Mikesell, Ellen Shake, Laura Turner

Outcome (1): Increase the percent of students who score at or above level 3 and 4 on the NC Writing Test by 3% Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria: X High Academic Achievement Safe and Orderly Schools Achievement Leadership/Management

Effective Educators Freedom and Flexibility Curriculum Learning Environment Adequate Resources/Facilities World-Class Service Learning/Teaching Parent and Community Parent/Community Connections






• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Incorporate writing opportunities for students in daily plans and as assessments

CTE Teachers

Lesson Plans, Assessments

Walk-throughs, assessments scores

Differentiation

Parent signatures on writing assignments, website info,

01-10-11 05-10-11

2. Assign students to write a two page research report pertaining to our subject area

CTE Teachers

Lesson Plans, Assessments

Walk-throughs

Teachers, collaborate w/ English Teachers

Parent signatures on writing assignments, website info,

01-10-11 05-10-11

3. Differentiate instruction for vocabulary development with ESL and LEP students

CTE Teachers, Holley Mayville

Lesson Plans, Assessment, SIOP training

Walk-throughs

Teachers, collaborate w/ESL and LEP teachers

Engage parents to assist w/vocab. development

10-29-10 05-10-11


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Outcome (2): Increase the percent of minority students who score at or above level 3 and 4 on EOCs and VOCATS test by 3% Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Provide test taking skill development for students. Administer interim testing throughout course and incorporate test taking strategies.

CTE Teachers, IAF/ Schroeder

Lesson Planning

VoCATS tests scores increases

Test taking strategies across content area; Differentiation

Web site Parent signature on progress reports and tests Open House overview

01-10-11 05-10-11

2. Provide ongoing tutoring sessions in all CTE areas

CTE Teachers

Dept. Planning

Student scores increase

Differentiation Website & syllabus

01-10-11 05-10-11

3. Differentiate in order to engage all students and to accommodate their varying abilities

CTE Teachers

Dept. Planning, Walk throughs

Student scores increase

Differentiation Survey parents 01-10-11 05-10-11


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Outcome (3): Increase the enrollment of Ardrey Kell’s Advanced Placement Classes Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria: X High Academic Achievement Safe and Orderly Schools Achievement Leadership/Management

Effective Educators Freedom and Flexibility Curriculum Learning Environment Adequate Resources/Facilities World-Class Service Learning/Teaching Parent and Community Parent/Community Connections






• Funding


1. Actively encourage students to register for AP courses

• Discuss the advantages of exposure to AP course work

• Encourage accelerated students to take AP courses

• Determine interest level for AP Economics

• Network with CTE Director to offer additional CTE AP courses. AP Accounting is coming in 2012.

CTE Teachers

Dept. Planning

Increase AP enrollment

N/A

Website Open House Recommend Students for AP

01-10-11 05-10-11

2.


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School: Ardrey Kell High School Principal: Mr. David Switzer DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Children Chairperson: Jan Miller

Department Members: Lara Pendleton, Heather Burton, Kelley Chesnut, Mary

Cooper, Megan Gregory, Linda Reight


* Identify for each strategy, the NC Leadership Standard (7-listed below) and supporting McREL Responsibility (21) that the principal will assume. 1-Strategic, 2-Instructional, 3-Cultural, 4-Human Resources, 5-Managerial, 6-External Development, 7-Micro Political.

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Outcome (1): Increase the percent of students who scroe at or above (level 3 & 4) on the NC Writing Test to 92% by 2011. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding









6-10-09 • 11-3-08 • 1-23-09 • 3-27-09

1. Reinforce writing skills in Learning Lab classes.

EC Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

N/A

N/A

6-10-11

2. Offer after school sessions specifically designed to help prepare students for the writing test.

EC Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Remediation Sessions


3. Collaborate with co-teachers to introduce inclusive practices that they can incorporate into their differentiated instruction.

EC Dept. Teachers


Admin. Observations




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Outcome (2): Increase the percent of SWD students who score at or above (level 3 & 4) as measured by the EOC Tests to 69% by 2011. Strategic Plan 2010 Goals: School Quality Review Criteria:







• Funding


1. Reinforce information in Learning Lab class to aid in preparation for EOC’s for students scheduled in co-taught core classes with EOCs.

EC Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs

Differentiation

N/A

6-10-11

2. Provide students with instruction, support, and frequent review of test accommodations provided for EOCs.

EC Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

Walk-throughs




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• Funding


1. Familiarize students with emergency/drill procedures and evacuation plans.

EC Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning

100% on Safety Audit Report

N/A

N/A

6-10-10

2. Keep crisis bags up to date.

EC Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning


N/A N/A 6-10-10

3. Plan evacuation routes for students using wheelchairs for mobility.

EC Dept. Teachers

Dept. Planning


N/A N/A 6-10-10



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Appendix 2 Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Quality Review School Self-Evaluation Form 2010-2011 Name of principal: David Switzer

Name of school: Ardrey Kell High School

Please complete with as much detail as you can, use the completion as a professional development exercise if appropriate and send it to your lead reviewer (electronically) two weeks before the review. Completing this form will help you prepare for some of the discussions which will take place both before and during the review. It will also help the review team get to know you and your school and to understand how well the school community knows itself. Guidance on completing the form: • Please be evaluative, rather than descriptive, and make your focus outcomes for students. • Include references to where the evidence of your self-evaluation can be found, e.g., “excellent boys’ results in state math tests as shown in

annual report to the state”, “parents’ questionnaires from 2006”. • Be concise; (for example, use bullet points or note form). • Aim to confine your response to no more than eight pages. • Please place an X against the grade (1-4), which most accurately reflects your judgment of overall quality in response to the questions. • You are advised to complete section B last. This section is summative and draws on your evaluations elsewhere in the self-

evaluation report. • Please omit sections where you feel that you are not in a position to respond. How should evaluations be made? • You are strongly encouraged to refer to the Quality Criteria, sub-criteria and rubrics and as you complete the evaluations. These are

included within the Notes of Guidance for the School Quality Review and should be kept close at hand as you complete the evaluations.

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Schools have adopted different approaches. In some schools the principal and the leadership team have completed the form as a part of one of their regular meetings. Other schools have devoted part of a faculty meeting as a way of involving all members of staff; this is highly recommended as a means of engaging the whole staff, helping them to prepare for the review and gathering evidence which reflects the work of the whole school. Whichever approach you adopt, we recommend that you do not make this an onerous task but that you take the opportunity to stop, reflect and record your immediate perceptions.



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School Profile School name and number: Ardrey Kell High School-302 School address: 10220 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 School telephone number: 980-343-0860

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Grades: 9-12 100% Number of students enrolled: 2227 100%

Number of general education students: 1648 74% Number of EC students: 124 EC

455 gifted .05% EC 20% gifted

Number of LEP students: 69 3.1% Principal suspensions: 2 >1%

Superintendent suspensions: 0 0% Percentage of students eligible for Free or Reduced-Price

Lunch: 334 15%

Ethnic make-up of the students (by percentage): White – 1461 (66%) African American – 286 (12%) Asian/Pacific Islander – 242 (11%) Hispanic – 158 (7%) Multi-Racial – 73 (3%) American Indian – 7 – (0.03%)



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A. What is distinctive about your school?

Since its opening, Ardrey Kell has experienced success with academic achievement, athletic performance, and a strong fine arts program. Teachers are highly qualified and experienced, and many are decorated with accolades such as National Board Certification and Professional Development Master Teacher. The exceptional children’s program includes SAC and OCS programs, as well as inclusion models of teaching. Parents and the community are highly involved in day to day operations.

B How effective is your school overall?

4 3 2 1

School Self-Evaluation: High quality x Undeveloped How do you know? EOC and Vocats Scores – while on the surface appear strong, students are performing at grade level but are not experiencing levels of growth that are desired. What are its notable strengths?

Teachers are available for tutoring



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students are cooperative and motivated facility is new and well-maintained high levels of parental involvement

What are its main areas for improvement?

Teachers need more strategies for differentiation and intervention when students are struggling. There are several groups of staff members working at cross purposes (intervention team, response to

intervention team, data team). All need to be aligned with common purpose and goals. New techniques and strategies to help students struggling in certain subgroups is also needed.

1. How effective is your school in ensuring high quality achievement for students in all grades, especially in the core subjects?

4 3 2 1

School Self-Evaluation: High quality x Undeveloped How do you know? Disparities with subgroups in EOC tested areas In which subjects and grades do students do best, and why?

Algebra I, students with lower baseline scores from 8th grade are double blocked. Physical science, scores jumped 10 pts, due to small class sizes and team teaching with two strong



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teachers. US History, scores jumped 6 pts. US History teachers participate in true common planning and

assessment. In which subjects and grades is improvement needed, and what action is being taken?

The following EOC areas dropped last year: Algebra II, Biology, English I, Geometry. Core academy will be in place with extended day funds, along with a more substantial method of

identifying students who need help. Teacher tutoring after school for all EOCs Alignment of intervention team/RTI/Data team to streamline referral process and make more effective

Is there evidence of disparities in student achievement by subgroups? If so, what action is being taken?

Did not make AYP with Asian subgroup for math attendance. New Testing Coordinator hired, with strengths in NCWise to ensure proper coding.

Three subgroups underperform across the board: African-American, Students with Disabilities, and Limited English Proficient. New procedures in place to more accurately identify struggling students AFTER proper interventions are in place within the classroom setting to ensure services are being provided if needed.

How is the school addressing the specialized needs of EC and LEP students?

LEP committee forming plans of action for struggling LEP students; support from district services planned including professional development.

Difficulty in that ESL teacher has been on leave of absence and may or may not return. More alignment and collaboration with EC and regular education teachers to provide multiple layers of

support for EC students in both core areas and electives. How does the school use student performance data to take and adjust actions to improve student achievement?

Has been scattered in the past. This year the goal is to use EVAAS data as well as individual student data to provide interventions in the classroom and through extended day tutorials.

More teacher empowerment with data. A data team has been created to sort through the numerous



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sources of data and flesh out what is most critical for teachers, counselors, administrators throughout the pyramid of RTI.

2. How effective is your school in providing a relevant and appropriate curriculum for all students, grades and sub-groups?

4 3 2 1

School Self-Evaluation: High quality x Undeveloped How do you know?

Master Schedule provides course offerings Curriculum based on state standards; relevance of curriculum dependent on teacher

How is alignment with the NCSCOS ensured?

Lesson plans are aligned with the state standards, and reviewed during teacher observations and administrative walk-throughs.

Common assessments are aligned with goals and standards that support How does the school ensure a broad range of learning experiences?

Courses offered to fit student needs over the broad spectrum – self-contained EC, Learning Lab courses for support, double blocked EOC courses, honors and AP courses.

Academic and service club opportunities MJROTC offered, in its second year.



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3. How effective is the quality of teaching and instruction in ensuring high quality learning, progress and achievement?

4 3 2 1


EOC and Vocats scores high in terms of composite, but growth scores with individual students and three-year progress monitoring of teachers shows a decline

Which are the strongest features of teaching and learning and why?

Some teachers are very skilled at relating to students, addressing different learning styles, maximizing instructional time.

What aspects of teaching and learning most need improvement and what action is being taken?

Great deal of variation among teachers in terms of relating to students, lesson planning, experience, planning within a 90 minute block, use of technology.

How do teachers assess students’ achievement of learning objectives and adjust instruction with assessment information?

Again, variation exists among teams. Some create common assessments to utilize during planning. Data analysis is then used to plan future instruction. However, this level of common planning and analysis is not prevalent. Teams are at various stages in this process.

4. How effective is the school in ensuring high quality leadership and management?



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4 3 2 1


Data dipped in many categories last year. Which are the strongest aspects and why?

New principal is strong leader, working to make all areas of staff more efficient. What most needs improvement and what action is being taken?

Dean of Students has resigned, will be filling that admin position. Alignment with all team members, so all share same vision and mission.

5. How effective is the school in creating a high quality learning environment?

4 3 2 1

School Self-Evaluation: High quality x Undeveloped How do you know? Instructional time maximized with limited interruptions, lock-out policy. Teacher observations indicate variable levels of high quality instruction.

EOC growth scores, EVAAS data indicate there is less value-added in classrooms than may appear on the outside due to high composite scores.



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Which are the strongest aspects and why? Maximized instructional time – announcements are limited, early dismissals are limited. Teachers have uninterrupted time to teach What most needs improvement and what action is being taken? Value added learning experiences for students – more frequent observations and walk-throughs by administration, along with increased amount of feedback for improvement.

6. How effective is the school in establishing a high quality partnership with parents, other schools and the community?

4 3 2 1


Highly visible, highly involved PTSA. Proper implementation of School Leadership Team, involving parents and teachers. Staff members utilizing community partnerships to provide additional resources.



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Which are the strongest features of communication between home/school about the school’s work and about each student’s achievement? Why?

Teacher websites Connect-Ed program to send phone calls and emails with important information Progress reports, report cards Teacher emails and phone calls.

What most needs improvement and what action is being taken?

Consistent use of communication tools (websites in particular) Increased amount of positive feedback parents receive Early communication when students are struggling

What aspects of the school’s work to involve parents/guardians and the community in the life of the school work best? Why?

Open Houses/curriculum nights where parents are able to meet the teacher and learn about curriculum.

School leadership team – parents have a voice in decisions that are made which affect their children Connect-Ed program – instant dissemination of information

What needs improvement and what action is being taken?

School leadership team is new in the fact that it is being implemented properly. This year will be an adjustment period where team members learn roles, norms of group, etc.

Need increased communication with parents and teachers, particularly with phone calls. Both groups need to be more pro-active, including parents calling a teacher when there is a concern rather than jumping straight to administration.



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7. What other information, if any, do you feel it would be important for the reviewers to know prior to the review? (For example: principal recently appointed previous month)

Ardrey Kell has experienced lots of change in terms of administrative leadership. First principal, Mr. Mathews, left in 2008-2009. Harrison Peters assumed the principalship in 2009-2010, and left to become an area superintendent in Chicago. David Switzer is now the current principal. In addition, assistant principal positions have been reduced and also have experienced changes. The school has had four different people as assistant principal for instruction over a five year period. Teacher turnover has been relatively minimal, although for the past two years the school has lost staff due to the reduction in force. New teacher evaluation tool is in place; teachers and administrators are working through this process and learning specific indicators for each standard in the rubric for evaluation.



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Ardrey Kell High School Revisions to School Improvement Plan

School: _Ardrey Kell High School_ Date: 11/8/10 I. Evaluation of 2009-2010 EOC data to determine missed targets II. Identified targets/areas for growth as determined by EOC data

Subgroups Not Met: All subgroups met AYP goals.

Math Targets Missed: Math participation for Asian students – target missed.



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III. Strategies to address target areas

1. Identify and monitor targeted subgroups and implement strategies to address those areas not meeting AYP.

• Generate list of targeted students. • New testing coordinator to work with Office of Accountability to ensure proper

coding of students.

2. Provide after-school tutorial sessions through Knight Academy. • Set-up school wide plan for individual teacher tutoring for core areas, as well as

Foreign Language. • Advertise tutoring opportunities in the school newsletter, school website, and by

sending Connect Ed messages. • Additional sessions with Saturday tutoring as part of Knight Academy.

3. Implement various learning strategies to increase differentiation in the classroom. • Create and enroll teachers in Response to Instruction study group. • Monthly professional development sessions with strategies for data analysis and

use of data to differentiate. • Implement and reflect on the differentiated learning strategies used. • Use of common assessments to identify teacher strengths and areas of growth with

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IV. School Improvement Plan revisions

Increase overall EOC composite from 95.6% to 97%. (page 8)

1. Implement RTI training on strategies for teachers to meet diverse learning styles, and to analyze students’ response to intervention.

• Analyze data from assessments to determine gaps in achievement, areas in which to target remediation and intervention.

• Common assessments using data from resources such as Castle Learning, Goal Summary reports

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