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THE GEAR UP PROGRAM
A proposal to the Commission on Higher Education-GEAR UP Program
From the Central Consolidated School District #22
Tse Bit’ Ai Middle School
Sonny Franklin, Principal
Dr. Leo Johnson, Assistant Principal
P.O. Box 1703 Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECTS
The Staff of Tse Bit Ai Middle School will work together to provide the 2003-2004 8th grade cohort with increased literacy based learning opportunities aimed at teaching them the skills necessary to become successful life-time learners. The following proposed projects will strengthen our students’ overall preparedness for personal and academic success.
Brief Overview of Projects:
- Purchase a traveling wireless lab for literacy building activities. This lab will be used by students in their core area classrooms to improve literacy skills while utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
- Purchase an assortment of content area books at varied reading difficulty levels for students’ use both in and out of the classroom.
- Implement approved core subject departmental activities (screened by department heads, grant coordinator, and building administrator to insure the following criteria: 1) geared towards supporting the district’s goal of aligning students’ reading abilities with their grade level; 2) geared towards encouraging and supporting students on their way to post-secondary education and life-long learning 3) reflect departmental goals and standards; and 4) designed to increase students’ academic success with emphasis on building literacy skills.
- Provide standards-based professional development geared toward growth in the area of student literacy and overall student success, including but not limited to:
- AVID training
- Training to assist English Language Learners
- Technology Training
TBA is a corrective action school, and consequently certified staff are limited to a maximum of three days of professional development leave requiring advanced approval by the State Department of Education. All professional development activities beyond the three approved days will be scheduled during non school days.
- Implement Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) research-based curriculum designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum, will enter mainstream activities of the school, will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic process. Funds will be utilized to implement the AVID curriculum and to provide professional development to insure school-wide implementation of PATH activities. Tutors will be employed as part of the AVID program, and career and college exploration activities will be provided for students to increase knowledge and interest.
- Provide opportunities for students to participate in field trips to local colleges and to other events, provided that they are occur during non-school time.
- Actively involve parents with students in the planning and implementation of GEAR UP activities.
- Conduct a Middle School FAST (Families and Schools Together) research based ten-week program involving middle school youth with their parents and families. This program systematically builds multiple levels of protective factors against school failure, violence, delinquency, and substance abuse.
- Provide Student Achievement Workshops for students on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
- Conduct a Career Fair at Tse Bit’ Ai to expose students to a number of career opportunities. Students will participate in the planning process and the implementation of the career fair. Language Arts activities will be conducted the week prior to and following the fair to support students’ exploration of interests, abilities, and aptitudes.
- Provide opportunities for after school enrichment and/or remedial student programs as needed.
- Support implemented programs by providing training and by purchasing materials required for their success.
Number and grades of students to be impacted:
This program is for the 262 8th grade students enrolled at Tse Bit Ai Middle School.
Description of the long-term impact of this project:
This project will have a long-term impact toward building a bright future for our students. Our goal in GEAR UP is to motivate students to become life long learners, hold high aspirations for success, and to acquire the skills to enable students to make sound choices in their personal and educational pursuits
Description of the links to early college awareness and career education:
If we can make a difference at a young age, we believe that 98% of our 8thth grade students will have a more positive attitude about their education and will be more prepared to enter college after high school.
Description of the links to your district’s goals:
Our links would include but not be limited to the following: Increased literacy standardized test scores and academic achievement; positive attitude towards school, education, and the future; and increased awareness of colleges and careers through literacy based activities. Our students will learn about 4-year plans and relate them to their high school education. They will understand the importance of earning good grades, and they will become knowledgeable about scholarships for colleges.
Parent and Community involvement in the project:
Central Consolidated School District recognizes the importance of Parent Involvement in school related activities. We actively encourage and welcome parents and the community into our school. Our FAST program has increased parental empowerment and increased participation in school related activities overall. The AVID program actively involves parents in their students’ academic and college planning activities. Additionally, TBA collaborates with San Juan County Partnership, the Department of Behavioral Health and the Navajo Coordinated School Health Promotions Project to promote positive school/family relationships.
Higher Education partners in this project:
Tse Bit Ai Middle School is establishing a positive working relationship with several college admission representatives within surrounding colleges and universities who are willing to assist us with their expertise about literacy gains and academic and career awareness.
TSEBITAI MIDDLE SCHOOL GEAR UP BUDGET
2003-04 SY
CLASSROOM MATERIALS____25429.01.4118.2004.000______$80,000
Career Library and related materials
Fiction books
Content area books
7 Habits Student achievement workshop materials
Curriculum materials
Student incentives
Parent incentives
FAST supplies and materials
After school program materials
SOFTWARE 25429.01. 4113.2004.000 $7,000
Software for use with wireless lab to increase student learning
EQUIPMENT___(over $1,500) _25429.01.6411.2004.000 _ ___$50,000
Wireless Lab – 25 Pentium IV computers and mobile cart
EQUIPMENT______25429.01.6412.2004.000 _ ___$10,000
Compaq Notebooks for checkout and use by students
Equipment for approved departmental projects
SALARIES______25429.01.1625.2004.000 $30,600
2-3 college student tutors for the AVID program @ $7.50/hr
7-10 FAST team members @ $26.00/hr certified staff; $10.00/hr for non-certified
After-school program instruction @ $26.00/hr
PROGRAM FACILITATION25429.01. 4113.2004.000 $10,000[m1]
Administrative - $38 hr.
Coordination of Grant activities
Coordination of after school programs
Coordination and participation in 10 week FAST program
CONSULTANT SERVICES 25429.01.3315.2004.000 __ $2,000
Professional Development
Student Training
STUDENT TRAVEL25429.01.5117.2004.220$5,000
For activity travel (transportation, lodging, meals, admission prices)
College field trips (UNM, San Juan College, Fort Lewis College Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) TVI, The College of Santa FE and St John’s College
School to World Fair in Albuquerque to expose students to numerous fields represented.
STAFF TRAVEL25429.01.5113,2004.000 $15,000
Professional Development Activities
AVID implementation training
Baldrige training
National Gear up Conference
State Gear up Activites
NOTE: Professional Development activities scheduled during the school day will not exceed three days.
ADMINISTRATION 25429.03.3713.2004.000 $16,768
Indirect costs
SUMMARY:
BUDGET (262 Students X $800) $209,600
INDIRECT COSTS8% allowable of $209,600 $ 16,768
TOTAL REQUIRING IN-KIND MATCH($226,368)
Total Received by Central Consolidated School District: $226,368
IN-KIND PROVISIONS FOR GEAR UP PROGRAM
TSEBITAI MIDDLE SCHOOL 2001-2002
Use of TseBitAi Middle School Building$50,000
Electricity and Propane$25,000
Water and Sewer$6,000
Telephones$3,000
Use of Computer Equipment, labs, etc.$19,728
Personnel Salaries and Benefits:
Custodians$6,500
Counselor$10,000
Assistant Superintendent $10,000
Director of Instruction $1,000
Business Manager$7,000
Admin Secretaries$9,140
Tech. Coord. & Asst. $9,000
School Principal$16,000
Assistant Principal $12,000
School Secretaries $2,000
Teachers$8,000
Substitutes$8,000
Volunteer (Community Members)$5,000
Consultants $15,000
Librarian$4,000
Total In-Kind$226,368
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