THARRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2016-2017
THARRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mount Airy City Schools Vision Statement
All Mount Airy City Schools students will think critically,
innovatively solve problems, and be responsible citizens
and confident leaders with a passion for learning.
Mount Airy City Schools Mission Statement
The mission of the Mount Airy City Schools is to deliver a superior curriculum that establishes a foundation of knowledge and empowers students to choose their future and experience success. We will provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that motivates and develops the confidence and persistence necessary for students to meet the challenges of education, work, and life.
BH Tharrington Mission Statement
B.H. Tharrington Primary School will provide a safe and nurturing environment that inspires students to be and do their best. Faculty and staff will facilitate practices that lead to independent thinking and the attainment of a comprehensive and challenging education. We will operate as a community of learners and leaders who value integrity and recognize our responsibility to be productive members of society.
BH TharringtonCore Values and Beliefs
B.H. Tharrington Primary School embraces the following as its core values and beliefs.
Through all district operations and activities, it will . . .
- Inspire relationships and interactions among students, parents, staff, and the community based on respect, dignity, trust, and integrity.
- Maximize the potential and achievement of every child through innovative leadership and teaching.
- Act with compassion embracing diversity of thought and nurturing goals and dreams.
- Create a learning environment valuing perseverance, innovation, and a strong work ethic.
- Strive consistently for measurable improvement by establishing high expectations for all.
Priority Focus Area 1: High Academic Achievement and Growth
Overall Goal: (Two- to three-year/long-range goal)
Make effective use of data to identify instructional improvements needed in reading and math to increase growth for all students.
Specific Goal: (One-year goal)
By September 2017, the percentage of students demonstrating proficiency on the 3rd Grade BOG will increase from % to %.
By May 2017, the percentage of students demonstrating proficiency on the EOY Math Test will increase from 89% to 94% in 1st grade and from 90% to 95% in 2nd grade.
Supporting Data for Specific Goal:
The results of tests administered during 2015-2016 will serve as baseline data for this focus area/goal.
Key Strategy 1.1: Restructure Writing Instruction
Major Tasks/Action Steps / Timeline / Person(s) Responsible / Resources Required / Indicator(s) for Monitoring and Evaluating Strategy Implementation / StatusProgress Report/Challenges
Build in a Writing block into the daily schedule
Provide Writing Workshop – Lucy Calkin training for teachers
Evaluate progress and share ideas during grade level planning meetings and PLC meetings throughout the year. / Summer 2016
August 2016
2016-2017 School Year / Principal
Literacy Specialist
Teachers, Instructional Specialists, Principal, Curriculum Facilitator / Time and Effort, Master Schedule
Time and Effort, Writing Workshop Materials
Time and Effort, Grade level planning time / Writing block in schedule
All K-2 Teachers receive training
Writing Workshop strategies are shared and progress is evaluated through data collected informally and through mClass question stems
Key Strategy 1.2: Implement the Engage NY Curriculum in Mathematics Instruction
Major Tasks/Action Steps / Timeline / Person(s) Responsible / Resources Required / Indicator(s) for Monitoring and Evaluating Strategy Implementation / StatusProgress Report/Challenges
Lead teachers from each grade level will create an implementation framework including a pacing guide for first quarter.
Classroom teachers will use the implementation plans and online materials to plan all mathematics instruction
Use provided common benchmark tests to monitor progress and make adjustments. Use the DFS protocol in PLC’s to analyze data. / Summer 2016
2016-2017 School Year
2016-2017 School Year / Grade-level teachers
Curriculum Facilitator, and Classroom Teachers
Curriculum Facilitator Principal, Teachers / Time and Effort, Engage NY materials
Time and Effort, Online materials, Implementation Plan
Time and effort, Benchmark Data, DFS protocol / Implementation and Pacing guides provided for first quarter to all teachers
Walkthrough data
DFS and other data analysis. / .
Priority Focus Area 2: Parent and Community Engagement
Overall Goal: (Two- to three-year/long-range goal)
Increase parent involvement with the Leader in Me process and STEAM activities at BHT.
Specific Goal: Improve progress of Lighthouse Status through the implementation of a systematic and monitored process for parent education and community involvement.
Supporting Data for Specific Goal: The current Lighthouse progress (%) will serve as a baseline for this goal.
Key Strategy 2.1:
Increase parent involvement in the Leader in Me Process.
Major Tasks/Action Steps / Timeline / Person(s) Responsible / Resources Required / Indicator(s) for Monitoring and Evaluating Strategy Implementation / StatusProgress Report/Challenges
Update the BHT Leadership Development Plan that outlines the work of leadership “squads” within the school for the 2016-2017 school year.
Revisit the plan quarterly with lighthouse team to review progress.
Continue the use of Student Leadership Notebooks into everyday classroom routines.
Conduct Student-Led Conferences
Provide opportunities for parents to be trained on the 7 habits / September 2016
2016-2017 School Year
2016-2017 School Year
Spring 2017
2015-2016 School Year / School Administration and Leadership Squads
School administrators, Squads, Lighthouse Team
School Administrators, Squads, Teachers
School Administrators, Teachers, Students
District administrators, Parent Education Squad / Time and Effort
Time and effort
Time and Effort, Template for Notebook
Time and Effort, Leadership Notebooks
Time and Effort and LiM website resources / Plan is updated
Quarterly reports
Leadership Notebooks are a working product within classrooms and students are knowledgeable with their progress
Student led conferences are led
Parent education sessions are held
Key Strategy 2.2:
Create opportunities for parent and community engagement during the school day as well as after school.
Progress Report/Challenges
Plan and implement an Innovation Day for students and parents to engage in the STEAM process.
Implement weekly lessons with a global focus in every classroom. Parents and community members may be asked to participate in certain lessons.
Plan and hold a 2nd annual leadership day with a global leadership focus. Parents and community members will be invited to attend.
Specifically target Hispanic community regarding participation in our DLI program through the parent and community liaison as well as informational meetings and targeted marketing opportunities.
Reach out to Home School Community regarding partnerships and participation in BHT programs through marketing opportunities. / 2016-2017 School Year
2016-2017 School Year
2016-2017 School Year
2016-2017 School Year
2016-2017 School Year / School Administration, Faculty, students
School administration, STEAM Teacher, classroom teachers
School administration, Events squad, teachers
School administration, PIO, DLI Teachers, Parent Liaison
School administration, teachers, PIO / Time and effort
Time and effort, Pacing and lesson guides
Time and effort, plan for day, materials
Time and effort, scheduled meetings, marketing materials
Time and effort, marketing strategies / Innovation Day is held
Students are taught weekly global lessons.
Global leadership day is held
Information is distributed and meeting is held for Hispanic Community regarding DLI program
Home School families are invited to participate in BHT activities.
School Improvement Team Members:
Eve Trotter, Chair
Olivia Byerly, Principal
Chelsy Payne, Curriculum Facilitator
Jill Holder, Kindergarten
Lisa Miller, 1st Grade
Patti Bobbitt, 2nd Grade
Cindy Bruton, Special Area
Beth Welch, Pre-K
Marcie Hiatt, Teacher Assistant
Paula Dellenback, Finance Officer
Ashley Moser, Parent
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