School Improvement

Plan

2013-2014through2014-2015

SchoolImprovementPlansremainineffectfortwoyears,butaSchoolLeadershipTeammayamendasoftenasnecessaryorappropriate.

WestCh / rlotteHighSchoolContactInformation
School: / WestCharlotteHighSchool / CourierNumber: / 576
Address: / 2219SeniorDrive / PhoneNumber: / 980-343-6060
Charlotte,NC28216 / FaxNumber: / 980-343-6049
LearningCommunity / ProjectL.I.F.T. / SchoolWebsite: /
Principal: / JohnA.WallTimishaBarnes-Jones
Learning CommunitySuperintendent: / DeniseWatts
WestCharlotteHighSchoolSchoolImprovementTeam Membe / rship
FromGS§115C-105.27:“Theprincipalofeachschool,representativesoftheassistantprincipals,instructionalpersonnel,instructionalsupportpersonnel,andteacherassistantsassignedtotheschoolbuilding,andparentsofchildrenenrolledintheschoolshallconstituteaschoolimprovementteamtodevelopaschoolimprovementplantoimprovestudentperformance.Representativesoftheassistantprincipals,instructionalpersonnel,instructionalsupportpersonnel,andteacherassistantsshallbeelectedbytheirrespectivegroupsbysecretballot....Parentsservingonschoolimprovementteamsshallreflecttheracialandsocioeconomic composition ofthe students enrolled inthatschoolandshallnot bemembersof thebuilding-levelstaff.”
CommitteePosition / Name / EmailAddress / DateElected
Principal / JohnA.Wall / / 9/2013
AssistantPrincipal Representative / FarrahSantonato / / 9/2013
Teacher Representative / JessicaSavage / / 9/2013
Inst.SupportRepresentative / MichellePettiford / / 9/2013
TeacherAssistantRepresentative
ParentRepresentative / Ms.Boulding / / 9/2013
ParentRepresentative / Ms.Corpening / / 9/2013
ParentRepresentative / 9/2013
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative

District: CMSprovidesall studentsthebesteducationavailableanywhere,preparingeverychildtoleadarichandproductivelife.

School:AtWestCharlotteHighSchool,Ienvisionaschool towhichourpeoplearecommitted, aschool wherethecommunity,staff,andstudentshaveanopportunitytocontribute,learn,andgrow; andaschool wherepeoplefeel valuedandrespected.Aboveall, I want aschoolwherestudentsareproudtoattendandparentsareproudtosendtheirchildren.

District:ThemissionofCMSistomaximizeacademicachievement byeverystudentineveryschool.

School:The professionalsofWestCharlotteHighSchoolendeavortopromote andsupport student learningina safe,diversecommunity where students,staff,and parentsactivelycommittoacademicexcellenceandpersonalresponsibility.

See ComprehensivePlanReport

See ComprehensivePlan Report

See ComprehensivePlan Report

2013-2014 WestCharlotte HighSchool ImprovementPlanReport

See ComprehensivePlan Report

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Goal1:Maximizeacademicachievementinapersonalized21stcenturylearningenvironmentforeverychildtograduatecareer andcollegeready.

FocusAreas:CollegeandCareerReadiness,AcademicGrowth/HighAcademicAchievement,AccesstoRigor,ClosingAchievementGaps

Goal2: Recruit,develop,andretainapremier workforce.

FocusAreas:Recruitment,Professional Development,Retention,NewCareer Pathways,LeadershipDevelopment

Goal3: Cultivatepartnershipswith families,businesses,andfaith-basedor communityorganizations toprovideasustainablesystemofsupportandcareforeachchild.

FocusAreas:FamilyEngagement,Communications,PartnershipDevelopment,PhilanthropicFoundation

Goal4:Promoteasystem-widecultureofsafety,highengagement,customer service,andcultural competence.

FocusAreas:Physical Safety,Social andEmotional Health,HighEngagement,Customer Service,Cultural Competency

Goal5:Optimizedistrictperformanceandaccountabilitybystrengtheningdatause,processesandsystems.

FocusAreas:EffectiveEfficientProcesses andSystems,StrategicManagementofDistrictResources,DataIntegrityandUtilization,School PerformanceImprovement,Disproportionali y

Goal6: Inspireandnurturelearning,creativity,innovationandentrepreneurshipthroughtheexpansionofstrategicschooldesign.

FocusAreas:Learningeverywhere,all thetime,InnovationandEntrepreneurship,StrategicSchool Design

SMART Goal(1):
DutyFreeLunchforTeachers / Providead / uty-freelunchperiodforeveryteacher onadailybasis.
StrategicPlanGoal: / Goal 2:Recruitanddevelop, andretainapremier workforce.
StrategicPlan FocusArea: / FocusAreas- Recruitment,Professional Development,Retention,NewCareer Pathways,LeadershipDevelopment
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
  • Task
  • Task
  • Task(PD)
/ PointPerson
(title/name) / Evidenceof Success
(StudentImpact) / Funding(estimatedcost/source) / PersonnelInvolved / Timeline
(Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.Providedutyfreelunchfor eachofour certifiedteachers / JohnWall/Principal / Studentsareadequatelysupervisedwhileat lunchwhichprovides our teacherswithadutyfreelunchbreakduringtheinstructionalday / none / CSA,
Admin,SRO,BMT’s,
Teachers / Feb2014
June2014
2.
3.
SMART Goal(2):
DutyFreeInstructionalPlanningTime / Provided301.1,wit / uty-freeinstructional planningtimefor everyteacher undethegoal ofprovinganaverageof at leastfivehoursof / rG.S.115C-105.27and-
planningtimeper week,toents mayallowduring
themaximregular stu / umextentthatthesafetyandproper supervisionofstuddentcontacthours.
StrategicPlanGoal: / Goal 1:Maximizeacademicachievementinapersonalized21stcenturylearningenvironment
for everychildtograduatecareer andcollegeready.Goal 2:Recruit,develop,andretainapremierworkforce
StrategicPlan FocusArea: / FocusAreas:Recruitment,Professional Development,Retention,NewCareer Pathways,LeadershipDevelopment
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task(PD)
/ PointPerson
(title/name) / Evidenceof Success
(StudentImpact) / Funding(estimatedcost/source) / PersonnelInvolved / Timeline
(Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.Designamaster schedulethatprovidesteacherswithanaverageof5-90minuteplanningblocksperweek.
Teacherswill havefive90minuteplanningblocksperweek. / JohnWall,Principal
AssistantPrincipal / Teacherswill experienceandaverageof50minutesofdutyfreeofplanningfor5days per week. / N/A / Teachers,Administrators / Feb2014
June2014
SMART Goal(3):
Anti-Bullying/ CharacterEducation / Provideap / ositiveschool climate,under CMSregulationJICK-R, / bypromotingasafelearning
environme / ntfreeofbullyingandharassingbehaviors.
StrategicPlanGoal: / Goal 4:Promoteasystem-widecultureofsafety,highengagement,customer service,andcultural competence.
StrategicPlan FocusArea: / FocusAreas:Physical Safety,Social andEmotional health,HighEngagement,CustomerServices,Cultural Competency.
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task(PD)
/ PointPerson
(title/name) / Evidenceof Success
(StudentImpact) / Funding(estimatedcost/source) / PersonnelInvolved / Timeline
(Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.Bully Liaison /Bully-prevention
DataCollection
BullyingSurveys
NeedsAssessments
Staff/Student/Parent Surveys
Staff TrainingBullying AwarenessProfessionalDevelopmentMakingitetterCMSTVResources
LessonPlansVideos
Bullying Prevention / AssistantPrincipals,Counselors,SocialWorkersParentAdvocate / School ClimateSurveysNeedsAssessmentsReducedIncidentsofBullying / N/A / Administration
SchoolCounselorsSchoolStaff / Feb2014
June2014
Parenttraining
Surveys/needsAssessment
Netsmartz.org
BullyinglessonsSupport Groups
Conflict resolution
Smallgroupactivities
Crisisresponse(perclassroom asneeded)
2.CharacterEducation
PrideTimeRoar Time
School wideactivities / AssistantPrincipals,FacilitatorsParentAdvocate / ClimateSurveysDisciplinereferralsExitSurveys / N/A / AdministrationSchoolCounselorsSchoolStaff / Feb2014
June2014
3.Healthy ActiveChild30min.
Studentswho havescheduledPE / Assistantprincipal / StudentswillbeprovidedwithPE accordingtoschedules. / N//a / Teachersand administrators / Feb2014
June2014
4.School HealthTeam / School HealthTeam / PE Staffisprovidedwithhealthylivinglifestylesamongourstaff / N/A / All Staff / Feb2014
June2014

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SMART Goal(4): / See ComprehensivePlan Report
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
 / At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 /  / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam /  / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task(PD)
/ PointPerson
(title/name) / Evidenceof Success
(StudentImpact) / Funding(estimatedcost/source) / PersonnelInvolved / Timeline
(Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.
2.
3.
4.

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SMART Goal(5): / See ComprehensivePlan Report
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
 / At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 /  / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam /  / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task(PD)
/ PointPerson
(title/name) / Evidenceof Success
(StudentImpact) / Funding(estimatedcost/source) / PersonnelInvolved / Timeline
(Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.
2.
3.

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SMART Goal(6): / See ComprehensivePlan Report
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
 / At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 /  / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam /  / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task(PD)
/ PointPerson
(title/name) / Evidenceof Success
(StudentImpact) / Funding(estimatedcost/source) / PersonnelInvolved / Timeline
(Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.
2.
3.

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SMART Goal(7): / See ComprehensivePlan Report
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
 / At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 /  / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam /  / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task(PD)
/ PointPerson
(title/name) / Evidenceof Success
(StudentImpact) / Funding(estimatedcost/source) / PersonnelInvolved / Timeline
(Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.
2.
3.
4.

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Request forWaiver
1.Insert thewaiversyouarerequesting
MaximumTeachingLoadandMaximumClass Size(grades4-12) [required forallschoolswith grades4-12]
2.Pleaseidentifythelaw,regulationorpolicyfrom whichyouareseeking anexemption.
115C-301 (candd) MaximumTeachingLoadandMaximumClassSize[required for allschoolswith grades4-12]
3.Pleasestatehowthe waiverwill beused.
Classsizewill beadjustedtoaddressstudentindividual instructional needsthroughflexiblegroupingof studentsinthemosteffectiveutilizationofteachingteams.Maximumteachingloadwill beusedtoallow teachersinspecificareas ofthecurriculumtoteachstudentsdesignatedfor specificskill needsandtoaddressthelargenumber ofstudentsrequestingelectiveclasses.
4.Pleasestatehowthewaiverwill promoteachievement of performancegoals.
Thiswaiver will allow moreflexibilityingroupingstudentstomeettheir abilitiesandneedsandthusshouldenhancetheir achievementontheperformancegoals.

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ApprovalofPlan
CommitteePosition / Name / Signature / Date
Principal
AssistantPrincipal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst.SupportRepresentative
TeacherAssistantRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
Quarter2 Review
CommitteePosition / Name / Signature / Date
Principal
AssistantPrincipal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst.SupportRepresentative
TeacherAssistantRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative

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Quarter3 Review
CommitteePosition / Name / Signature / Date
Principal
AssistantPrincipal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst.SupportRepresentative
TeacherAssistantRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
Quarter4 Review
CommitteePosition / Name / Signature / Date
Principal
AssistantPrincipal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst.SupportRepresentative
TeacherAssistantRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative
ParentRepresentative

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West

CharlotteHigh

School Improvement

AnnualReview

Plan

Tentative

DueDate June 2014

2013-2014

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SMART Goal(1):
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task
/ 2012-2013
Result / 2013-2014
Target / 2013-2014
Current Reality
Usequantitativeterminologytodescribeschool’sprogresstowardsoutcome.
Describetheeffectivenessofeachstrategy.
1.
2.
3.
4.

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SMART Goal(2):
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)
Task
  • Task
  • Task
/ 2012-2013
Result / 2013-2014
Target / 2013-2014
Current Reality
Usequantitativeterminologytodescribeschool’sprogresstowardsoutcome.
Describetheeffectivenessofeachstrategy.
1.
2.
3.

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SMART Goal(3):
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)

Task

  • Task
  • Task
/ 2012-2013
Result / 2013-2014
Target / 2013-2014
Current Reality
Usequantitativeterminologytodescribeschool’sprogresstowardsoutcome.
Describetheeffectivenessofeachstrategy.
1.
2.
3.
4.

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SMART Goal(4):
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)

Task

  • Task
  • Task
/ 2012-2013
Result / 2013-2014
Target / 2013-2014
Current Reality
Usequantitativeterminologytodescribeschool’sprogresstowardsoutcome.
Describetheeffectivenessofeachstrategy.
1.
2.
3.
4.

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SMART Goal(5):
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)

Task

  • Task
  • Task
/ 2012-2013
Result / 2013-2014
Target / 2013-2014
Current Reality
Usequantitativeterminologytodescribeschool’sprogresstowardsoutcome.
Describetheeffectivenessofeachstrategy.
1.
2.
3.
4.

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SMART Goal(6):
StrategicPlanGoal:
StrategicPlan FocusArea:
NavigatorPathway: / EnterKindergartenready / AdvancedReading inK-2 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 3 / At/AboveGradeLevelinReading/WritingGrade 7
At/AboveGradeLevelinMathGrades3-5 / SuccessfulcompletionofMath Iingrade 9 / Takeandpassatleast 1AP/IB/Post-Secondaryclass exam / Score1550onSATor22onACT
DataUsed:
Strategies(determinedbywhatdata)

Task

  • Task
  • Task
/ 2012-2013
Result / 2013-2014
Target / 2013-2014
Current Reality
Usequantitativeterminologytodescribeschool’sprogresstowardsoutcome.
Describetheeffectivenessofeachstrategy.
1.
2.
3.
4.

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