COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

IMPROVEMENT PLAN

South Elementary

406 West 17^th Street

Corbin, Kentucky 40701

April 30, 2005

SCHOOL ASSURANCE REVIEW

SCHOOL YEAR 2005-2006

The South Elementary school council and school planning committee reviewed the Assurances in the Kentucky Comprehensive Improvement Planning Guidebook (2003-2004) prior to approval of our plan.

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Chairperson, School Council Date

Plan Approved by the School Council:

April 30, 2005

School Council Members:

NAME	SIGNATURE
Nerissa Calhoun
Riena Carnes
Tammy Freeman
Darva Gibbs
Karl Heinss
Bill Jones

Executive Summary

Our Vision

Striving to be our best.

Our Mission

We will prepare our students academically for the next step in their educational career. We seek to instill in our students the desire to become responsible, successful members of society. We are constantly striving to be the best.

What We Believe

· All children can learn.

· Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

· Students learn best in a caring and inviting environment.

· The physical environment of the school directly impacts student learning.

Process of Developing the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

Discussions involving all stakeholders began shortly after receiving our test scores. Our grade level team meetings were used to analyze the test data. Our first early release day was utilized to identify areas of concern and to prioritize next steps of action. Visits were made by principal, various faculty members and central office staff to schools outside our district to view best practices in the areas of our concern. Reports were given in team meetings of our findings. A plan of action was presented to our SBDM Council during an open meeting. Our council approved the plan the following month.

Communication Plan

Our action plan will be made available to all staff members. The plan will be printed in our PTO Newsletter for our parents and will be presented in an open meeting with our local school board. We plan to conduct a survey next school year to evaluate the effectiveness of our plan.

Action Component: Curriculum School X District Preliminary Revised

District Name: Corbin Independent Schools Component Manager: Bill Jones

School Name: South Elementary Current Date: April 30, 2005

Public X Private, Non-Profit

I.

Priority Need:

Goal: (A Goal addresses a Priority Need)

Instructional needs will drive the design and changes in the school’s master schedule.

REDUCTION TARGET AND ELIMINATION TIMELINE FOR FREE & REDUCED LUNCH INDEX AND NON FREE & REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS

	Not Free & Reduced Lunch Students	Free & Reduced Lunch Students
2004 Index	93	75
2006 Target	94	80
2008 Time Schedule	96	85
2010 Time Schedule	97	90
2012 Time Schedule	99	95
2014 Time Schedule	100	100

REDUCTION TARGET AND ELIMINATION TIMELINE FOR STUDENTS WITH / WITHOUT DISABILITIES

	Students Without Disabilities	Students With Disabilities
2004 Index	87	69
2006 Target	89	75
2008 Time Schedule	92	81
2010 Time Schedule	95	87
2012 Time Schedule	97	94
2014 Time Schedule	100	100

II.

Cause(s) Contributing Factors: (Both positive and negative, Based on Needs Analysis) A1 The master schedule must be adjusted to meet the specific needs of all students.

Objective(s) with Measures of Success: (Begin with #A.1.) A1 MAP scores will show growth for every student from fall test to spring test.

III. Strategy/Activity: [Activity or strategic sequence of activities to achieve objective(s)]

Objective Label

Strategy/Activity

Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success

Responsible Person

Start Date

End Date

Estimated Costs

Fund Source

A1a	Schedule will reflect the vision and mission statements of our school.	This will provide a means for all students to learn	SBDM Council	7-1-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1b	The developmental needs and learning styles of individual students will be a priority in arranging schedules. Continue LiPS & Small Group Instruction	Individual educational needs of all students will be met.	Bill Jones, Sharon Ball	7-1-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1c	SBDM policy will be established to protect instructional time.	Instructional time will be protected, allowing greater opportunities to learn	SBDM Council	7-1-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1d	The staff will regularly adjust their schedule based on instructional needs (i.e., varying class length, allowing additional time for project development, etc.)	Teachers will utilize class time most efficiently.	Teachers	7-1-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1e	Instructional Discipline program will be implemented school-wide. PD will occur on June 21 – 22.	Classroom management and organizational issues will be resolved to allow for maximum instructional time	Bill Jones, Sharon Ball, Instructional Discipline Committee	7-1-05	6-30-06	$1,000	PD and Instructional Funds
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1f	The schedule will be designed to allow for collaboration among teachers.	This will allow for maximum use of available resources.	Bill Jones, Sharon Ball	7-1-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments

Action Component: Classroom Evaluation/Assessment School X District Preliminary Revised

District Name: Corbin Independent Schools Component Manager: Bill Jones

School Name: South Elementary Current Date: April 30, 2005

Public X Private, Non-Profit

I.

Priority Need:

Goal: (A Goal addresses a Priority Need)

All students will be engaged in meaningful activities

REDUCTION TARGET AND ELIMINATION TIMELINE FOR FREE & REDUCED LUNCH INDEX AND NON FREE & REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS

	Not Free & Reduced Lunch Students	Free & Reduced Lunch Students
2004 Index	93	75
2006 Target	94	80
2008 Time Schedule	96	85
2010 Time Schedule	97	90
2012 Time Schedule	99	95
2014 Time Schedule	100	100

REDUCTION TARGET AND ELIMINATION TIMELINE FOR STUDENTS WITH / WITHOUT DISABILITIES

	Students Without Disabilities	Students With Disabilities
2004 Index	87	69
2006 Target	89	75
2008 Time Schedule	92	81
2010 Time Schedule	95	87
2012 Time Schedule	97	94
2014 Time Schedule	100	100

II.

Cause(s) Contributing Factors: (Both positive and negative, Based on Needs Analysis) A1 There needs to be a common academic core for all students

Objective(s) with Measures of Success: (Begin with #A.1.) A1 MAP scores will show growth for every student from fall test to spring test.

III. Strategy/Activity: [Activity or strategic sequence of activities to achieve objective(s)]

Objective Label

Strategy/Activity

Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success

Responsible Person

Start Date

End Date

Estimated Costs

Fund Source

A1a	Teachers will use higher order thinking and problem-solving activities. Continue using Thinking Maps and power Verbs	All students will learn at high levels	Bill Jones, Sharon Ball	7-01-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1b	Teachers will make a connection to the students’ lives or interests.	All students will realize “why” they are learning	Bill Jones, Sharon Ball	7-01-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1c	Teachers will ask thought-provoking questions (Essential Questions) PD during faculty meetings / grade level meetings	Students will know “what” they are supposed to learn	Bill Jones, Sharon Ball	7-01-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1d	Curriculum posters in all content areas are displayed and shared with the students	Students will have a visual reminder of what they are learning	Teachers, Bill Jones, Sharon Ball	7-01-05	6-30-06	$500	Instructional Funds
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1e	Teachers will provide challenging, interesting tasks and materials. PD – Differentiated Learning PD – Rigor & Relevance (Willard Daggett)	All students will be motivated and interested in learning	Teachers, Bill Jones, Sharon Ball	7-01-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1f	The prevailing attitude of the school will be that ALL students will learn at South Elementary.	All students will feel that they can learn at South Elementary	All Staff	7-01-05	6-30-06	0	NA
Status Report: Observations, Adjustments
A1g	Learning activities will regularly require students to complete assessment tasks similar to those used for state assessment.