2011 - 2012
Revised
Jackson Elementary School
3925 Wales Ave.
Memphis, TN 38108
Yolanda Heidelberg, Principal

TENNESSEEE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

PLANNING Process (TSIPP)

Tennessee Department of Education

Commissioner Kevin Huffman

December 2011

Tennessee School Improvement Planning Process

(TSIPP)

Assurances

with Signature of Principal

I certify that Jackson Elementary School has developed the plan with parents and other community members during a one-year period. The school will operate its programs in accordance with all of the required assurances and certifications for each program area. The plan will be made available to the local education agency, parents, and the public.

I CERTIFY that the assurances referenced above have been satisfied to the best of my knowledge.

______

Signature of PrincipalDate Signed

Page
Assurance Page / 2
Table of Contents
Component 1a - School Profile and Collaborative Process / 5
 / SIP Leadership Team / 6
 / Subcommittee Formation and Operation / 7
 / Data Sources / 10
 / School and Community Data / 11
 / Instruction by highly qualified staff / 13
 / Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Teachers to High needs schools / 13
 / Comprehensive Needs Assessment (School Climate Survey) / 71
Component 1b – Academic and Non – Academic Data / 19
 / Variety of Academic and Non – Academic Data / 19
 / Data Collection and Analysis / 19
 / Narrative Synthesis of all Data / 33
 / Prioritize List of Goals / 34
Component 2 – Beliefs, Common Mission and Shared Vision / 35
Component 3.1 - Curricular, Instructional, Assessment, and Organizational Effectiveness / 38
 / Curricular Practices / 39
 / Curricular Gap Analysis / 41
 / Curricular Summary Questions / 43
Component 3.2 – Instructional Practices / 44
 / Instructional Practices / 44
 / Instructional Gap Analysis / 46
 / Instructional Summary Questions / 47
Component 3.3 – Assessment Practices / 49
 / Assessment Practices / 49
 / Assessment Gap Analysis / 51
 / Assessment Summary Questions / 52
Component 3.4 – Organizational Practices / 53
 / Organizational Practices / 53
 / Organizational Gap Analysis / 55
 / Organizational Summary Questions / 56
Component 4 – Action Plan Development Introduction / 57
Component 4.1 – Goals / 58
Component 4.2 – Actions Steps / 58
Component 4.3 – Implementation Plan / 58
 / School wide reform strategies based on scientific research / 58
 / High quality, on going professional development / 58
 / Strategies to increase parental involvement / 58
 / Measures to include teachers in assessment decisions / 59
 / Provide timely, additional Assistance to Students Experiencing Difficulty / 60
 / Coordination and integration of federal, state, and local services and programs / 63
 / Assistance to Preschool Children from Early Childhood Programs to Elementary / 66
Component 5 – The School Improvement Plan and Process Evaluation / 67
Component 5. 1 – Process Evaluation / 68
Component 5.2 – Implementation Evaluation / 69
Component 5.3 - Monitoring and Adjusting Evaluation / 70
Addendum / 72
 / Assurance Page (One page statement with principal signature) / 73
 / Developed during one year period
 / Developed with parents and other community members
 / Available to the local educational agency, Parents, and public
 / If appropriate, developed in coordination with other programs under Carl Perkins Vocational Act, and Head Start
 / Family Engagement Plan / 74
 / Pre-School /Middle School Transition Plan / 75
 / Professional Development Plan / 77
 / Intervention Plan / 84
 / Teacher Mentoring Plan / 85

School Profile

and

Collaborative Process

Component 1a - School Profile and Collaborative Process

SIP Leadership Team Composition

SIP Leadership
Team Member Name / Leader-
ship Chair? (Y/N) / Position / Name of Subcommittee(s) (when applicable)
Yolanda Heidelberg / N / Principal
Deborah Anderson / Y / Instructional Facilitator
Shirley Price / N / Guidance Counselor / Beliefs, Mission & Vision
Toya Johnson / N / 4th Grade Teacher / School Profile & Collaborative Process
Princess Wilbern / N / ELL Teacher / Curricular, Instructional, Assessment & Organizational Effectiveness
Stacy Thomas / N / 1st Grade Teacher / The School Improvement Plan & Process
Marsha Stinson / N / 4th Grade Teacher / Action Plan Development
Robin Davis / N / Paraprofessional / School Profile & Collaborative Process
Ms. Gail Pope / N / Parent / School Profile & Collaborative Process
Mr. Dominique Accampo / N / Parent / Action Plan Development
Amanda Castano / N / Bilingual Mentor / Curricular, Instructional, Assessment & Organizational Effectiveness

Component 1a - School Profile and Collaborative Process

1.2: Subcommittee Formation and Operation

Subcommittee for COMPONENT 1 School Profile and Collaborative Process
Member Name / Position / Chair
Toya Johnson / 4th Grade Teacher / Y
Brenda Parker / 2nd Grade Teacher
Ycaza Bolton / 3rd Grade Teacher
Robin Davis / Paraprofessional
Brian Walker / Art Teacher
Cassandra Rivers / PE Teacher
Ms. Gail Pope / Parent
Component 1 Subcommittee has met to address critical components of the SIP and minutes are on file. / YES / NO
Subcommittee 1 Chair Signature
Subcommittee for COMPONENT 2 Beliefs, Mission and Vision
Member Name / Position / Chair
Shirley Price / Guidance Counselor / Y
Donna Hawkins / 1st Grade Teacher
Carolyn Logan / 1st Grade Teacher
Alejandra Oceja / Parent
Angela Arbelaez / Bilingual Mentor
Dr. Joseph Dove / Community Stakeholder
Component 2 Subcommittee has met to address critical components of the SIP and minutes are on file. / YES / NO
Subcommittee 2 Chair Signature
Subcommittee for COMPONENT 3Curricular, Instructional, Assessment, and Organizational Effectiveness
Member Name / Position / Chair
Princess Wilbern / ELL Teacher / Y
Kelly Rodgers / Kindergartern Grade Teacher
Candice Golden / 5th Grade Teacher
Maria Ruiz / ELL Teacher
Tanjara Wiggins / 2nd Grade Teacher
Magdalene Fleming / 2nd Grade Teacher
Amanda Castano / Bilingual Mentor
Component 3 Subcommittee has met to address critical components of the SIP and minutes are on file. / YES / NO
Subcommittee 3 Chair Signature
Subcommittee for COMPONENT 4 Action Plan Development
Member Name / Position / Chair
Marsha Stinson` / 4th Grade Teacher / Y
Melissa Ingles / 3rd Grade Teacher
Lavonda Brown / 5th Grade Teacher
David Orland / Music Teacher
Cassandra Morris / ELL Teacher
Carla Wilson / ELL Teacher
Dominique Accampo / Parent
Linda Trice / Pre K - Paraprofessional
Component 4 Subcommittee has met to address critical components of the SIP and minutes are on file. / YES / NO
Subcommittee 4 Chair Signature
Subcommittee for COMPONENT 5 The School Improvement Plan and Process Evaluation
Member Name / Position / Chair
Stacy Thomas / 1st Teacher / Y
Chantal Taylor / Instructional Resource
Melissa Ward / Kindergarten Teacher
Kimberly Ray / Kindergarten Teacher
Jessica Hughes / 3rd Grade Teacher
Leticia Branum / Bilingual Reading Interventionist
Martha Cummings / Librarian
Karen McFarland / Pre-K
Ms. Griselda Duarte / PTO Vice President
Component 5 Subcommittee has met to address critical components of the SIP and minutes are on file. / YES / NO
Subcommittee 5 Chair Signature

Component 1a - School Profile and Collaborative Process

1.3 Collection of Academic and Nonacademic Data and Analysis/Synthesis

1.3.1: Data Sources

Data Source / Relevant Findings
Tripod Survey /
US Census Bureau / Jackson serves :
  • an economically disadvantaged inner city community.
  • students in the 38108 and 38128 zip code area
  • number of Whites within the area 4,238
  • number of Blacks within the area 12.299
  • number of Hispanic within the area 3,220
  • number of others within the area2,246

Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning Survey - TELL

/

87% of Jackson Elementary participated in the TELL survey

58% fell Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time

available to meet the needs of all students.

96% fell they have sufficient access to appropriate instructional
materials.
92% fell parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their
success with students.
96% fell students at this school understand expectations for their
conduct.
TN Report Card / Jackson Elementary 2011 AYP Summary
+ Met Federal Benchmark / X Did not meet Federal Benchmark / <45 fewer than 45 students not reported
Math / All / African American / Asian/
Pacific Islander / Hispanic / Native American / Econmi. Disadvantaged / Students w/ Disabilities / Limited English
Proficient
% Tested / + / <45 / <45 / + / <45 / + / <45 / +
% Proficient/
Advanced / + / <45 / <45 / + / <45 / + / <45 / +
Reading
/Language Arts
% Tested / + / <45 / <45 / + / <45 / + / <45 / +
% Proficient/
Advanced / + / <45 / <45 / + / <45 / + / <45 / +
Additional Indicator
Attendance Rate / + / AYP Details Supporting this Summary
Met AYP? / +

1.3.2: School and Community Data

SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS

Historical Background

Jackson Elementary was built in 1957 and is located near the corner of Jackson Avenue and Wales Avenue. 582 pupils were enrolled in grades 1-6. Alice Swygert was the first principal of the school. During the 1972 – 1973 school -year, Jackson was paired with Douglass Elementary because of court ordered busing. Jackson served grades K-3, and Douglass had grades 4-6. Lorene Eddins was principal. In 1983, court ordered busing ended and Jackson became a K-6 school. Billy Scott was principal. In 2001, Yolanda Heidelberg succeeded Pat DeBardeleben as principal. In the 2011 – 2012 school year, Jackson Elementary became a Kindergarten through grade 5 school.

Facilities

Jackson sits on a campus of approximately 15 acres. There are 25 classrooms, a computer lab, library, cafeteria and 6 portable classrooms. A small public park adjoins the school property and is available for use during school hours.

Environmental and Safety Conditions

Jackson is a safe school. There are surveillance cameras and a phone/buzzer monitoring system.

Teachers and staff are able to enter the building with their keyless swipe cards. All staff members wear Memphis City Schools identification badges. Visitors to the school must be buzzed in and report to the office to receive a visitor’s badge. The Memphis City Schools Classroom Crisis Response Procedures Manual provide staff with consistent emergency procedures across the district. An Emergency Management Plan covers various emergency situations such as what to do in case of trespassers/intruders, fire or explosive/hazardous materials, terrorist incidents, etc. Fire, earthquake and tornado drills, which are mandated by law, are held regularly at the school. We have a school-wide discipline plan based on the Memphis City Schools PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support)

Grade Distribution

Classrooms by grade including pupil/teacher ratios are as follows:

GRADE LEVEL / NUMBER OF CLASSES / PUPIL/TEACHER RATIO
Pre-K / 1 class / 20:1
Kindergarten / 3 classes / 20:1
Grade 1 / 3 classes / 18:1
Grade 2 / 3 classes / 16:1
Grade 3 / 3 classes / 17:1
Grade 4 / 2 classes / 24:1
Grade 5 / 2 classes / 21:1

Length of School Year/Day

There are 200 days in the school year. One hundred and eighty days are allotted for instruction and the remaining are in-service, administrative, and holidays.

The school day is from 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Operating Budget Distribution/Per Pupil Expenditure

The per pupil expenditure for the district is $8,326. There is also a site based budget and a Title I (NCLB) budget. Jackson is a Title I (NCLB) school. 100% of our students are economically disadvantaged, and 92.96% receive free or reduced meals. NCLB funds provide an Instructional Facilitator, a paraprofessional, professional development, parental involvement activities, and other services for our school.

Unique Programs

Some clubs/programs that are in place at Jackson are:

  • Library Book Fair
  • Spelling Bee
  • Drama Club
  • The Fall Info Fair
  • Family Reading/Math & Science Night
  • Career Day
  • Health/Wellness Program
  • Field Day
  • Chorus
  • Honors Day
  • Heritage Month
  • International Festival
  • Art Program
  • English Classes for Parents

Parental Support

Parental participation is great for all after school activities but parents do not adequately participate in parent meetings and conferences. Many parents participate in our Thursday English classes sponsored by our adopter, Life Church. Many parents have learned the English language. The school and parents have a shared goal of promoting success in our children. The parents serve on the leadership council, tutor, and share their talents to enhance the instructional program.

Drug, Alcohol, or Tobacco Incidents or Arrests

There have been no incidents at Jackson Elementary.

School –Business Partnerships

Life Church and Dove Dentistry are our school adopters. They are committed to assisting our school in realizing higher levels of achievement by serving as judges in our Spelling Bee, speaking at Promotion programs, and show casing their talents on Career Day. Often you can find them reading for “It’s Time to Read” Day.

Grant Awards

Jackson Elementary received a Writing Grant worth $5,000to establish a school wide writing program.

STAFF CHARACTERISTICS

Administration, Faculty, and Staff Demographics

Our Principal is the instructional leader of the school. In 2006, she won the Highly Effective School Value Added Achievement Award from the Education Consumers Foundation. She was only one of three principals from West Tennessee to receive this award.

A full time NCLB Instructional Facilitator monitors the NCLB program, and helps build and support the instructional program.

The faculty consists of twenty-eight full time teachers. It includes a Special Education teacher, Orff Music, Physical Education, Art teacher, a Librarian, a Guidance Counselor, five ESL teachers, and seventeen classroom teachers. A school psychologist, social worker and nurse come once per week.

There are two bi-lingual mentors and one bilingual interventionist on staff. There are 26 female and two male teachers. 60% of the faculty/staff is African-American, 36% is White and 4% is Hispanic.

Level of Teaching Experience
Years of Experience / 0 – 5 / 6 – 10 / 11 – 15 / 16 - 25 / 26 and above
5 / 7 / 6 / 7 / 2

The faculty has an average of twelve years experience.

Fifty percent of the faculty has advanced degrees.

The staff at this school has longevity of about seven years.

Four teachers have National Board Certification.

All teachers are highly qualified.

Highly Qualified Staff

In accordance with the NCLB Act, 100% of Jackson Elementary faculty and staff are highly qualified.

Highest Level of Education / No. / %
Bachelor’s Degree / 28 / 100%
Master’s Degree / 18 / 64%
Master’s Degree +30 / 9 / 32%
Education Specialist Degree / 5 / 18%
National Board Certified / 4 / 16%
100%

Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Teachers

Jackson Elementary incorporates various strategies to attract and retain highly qualified teachers. Memphis City Schools uses the STARS Program to attract teachers for hire.Collaboration is established with colleges and universities to support student teachers. Teachers with less than two years of experience are provided with mentoring and ongoing professional development. Novice teachers are also encouraged to attend local, state, and national professional development. Support is also given to those teachers with more than two years experience, but is new to the school building. These teachers, along with the novice teachers, are allowed to observe level five teachers within the building.

Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals

There are two fulltime paraprofessionals. All paraprofessionals are highly qualified.

Staff Involvement in School/System Leadership Activities

There are leadership opportunities at our school. A grade chairperson is chosen by each grade level to be the representative for their team. Another leadership opportunity is for teachers to be the MEA representative. They attend association meetings and then report back to the faculty. There is also the Leadership Council which meets monthly with all stakeholders to address school matters. The Leadership Team guides the school improvement for the year.

Teachers are also presented with opportunities to conduct workshops. Other fully operational committees are:

  • The PBIS/Discipline Committee
  • Spelling Bee/It’s Time to Read
  • Back to School/Adopt a School
  • Red Ribbon Week
  • TCAP Week
  • Textbooks
  • Field Day
  • Family Reading/Math/Science Night
  • Social Planner
  • Communications
  • Technology
  • Honors
  • Career Day
  • Family Support
  • School Spirit Week
  • Courtesy
  • Info Fair
  • Driving Force

Teacher Attitudes/Perceptual Data

Eighty – two percent (82%) of the teachers participated in the Tennessee Teaching, Leading and Learning Survey in 2011. The teachers were surveyed in the following nine areas: time, facilities and resources, community support and involvement, managing student conduct, teacher leadership, school leadership, professional development and instructional practices and support.

One hundred percent (100%) of the teachers agreed that time had been available to collaborate with colleagues, the physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning, and that the community we serve is supportive of this school. Over 80% of the teachers agreed that there is sufficient access to reliable communications technology including phones, faxes and email, that the faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems and school leadership consistently supports teachers. Less than 50% of the teachers agreed with how efforts are made to minimize the amount of paperwork they are required to do and that teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.

Trained and Qualified Mentors

There are two trained mentors currently on staff at Jackson Elementary. They were trained in the state model, “Raising the Bar” and receive additional professional development each year.

STUDENT POPULATION DATA

Number of Students

For the 2011-2012 school year, there are 322 students in grades Pre-K – 5th. Student demographics are as follows: 70 African American, 27 White, 5 Asian, 217 Hispanic, and 3 Native Hawaiian. As for gender, there are 143 female and179 male students.

African American / White / Asian / Hispanic / Native Hawaiian
Male / Female / Male / Female / Male / Female / Male / Female / Male / Female
46 / 24 / 16 / 11 / 1 / 4 / 114 / 103 / 1 / 2
Grade / African American / White / Asian / Hispanic / Native Hawaiian
Pre-K / 1 / 19
Kindergarten / 11 / 3 / 1 / 46
Grade 1 / 14 / 4 / 37
Grade 2 / 9 / 6 / 30 / 2
Grade 3 / 14 / 4 / 1 / 32
Grade 4 / 12 / 9 / 2 / 24
Grade 5 / 9 / 1 / 1 / 29 / 1

English Proficiency

There are approximately 220 ELL students enrolled in Jackson Elementary.

Free and Reduced Lunch Rates/Economically Disadvantaged

100% of our students are Economically Disadvantaged.

Attendance Rate

The attendance rates were as follows: in 2008 - 95.7%, 2009 - 96%,2010 - 95.1%and 94.1% -2011.

Promotion Rate

The promotion rates were as follows: in 2008 - 98%, 2009 - 98.6%,and 2010 and 2011 – 100%.

Discipline Referrals

The 2010 State Report Card showed that there were 4 suspensions for whites, 8 suspensions for Hispanics and 15 suspensions for African Americans. There were a total of 22 male suspensions, and 5 female suspensions. The 2009 State Report Card showed that there were 5 suspensions for whites and 19 suspensions for African Americans. There were a total of 18 male suspensions, and 13 female suspensions. During the 2008 school-year, there were 21 African American suspensions, 7 Hispanic and 4 White suspensions. There were 8 female suspensions and 24 male. A total of 32 students were suspended. There were no expulsions.