School Improvement Plan
2014 – 2016
Charles D. Owen High School
Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan Table of Contents
1. Cover 2. Table of Contents 3. Statement of Assurance 4. Vision, Mission, Belief Statements 5. School Profile Demographics/School Characteristics Climate/Culture Academics 6. School Improvement Plan—Objectives & Strategies 7. Year-long Professional Development Plan 8. Attendance 9. Federal and State AMO Targets and Performance Standards – Percent Proficient 10. Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Report –Reading 11. Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Report –Math 12. EVAAS Academic Growth 13. Students Passing Courses Required for Graduation 14. Parent/Community Involvement 15. Safe School Data 16. Dropout Data 17. Plan for Duty-Free Lunch and Duty-Free Planning 18. SAT Test Data 19. Advanced Placement Data 20. Mid–Year Reflection 21. Progress Report 22. End of Year Reflection
Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
BCS Mission Statement
To collaborate with stakeholders to provide a safe, caring, rigorous and engaging learning environment that prepares all students to be Career and College Ready.
BCS Vision Statement
Buncombe County Schools’ students will reach their full potential and become successful, responsible citizens in a diverse, global society.
Charles D. Owen High School Mission Statement
To assure that every student graduates by providing MORE… Model responsible behavior and communication. Offer diverse and relevant learning opportunities Relate to the community and the world. Empower students to think critically and succeed in a supportive and supportive school environment.
Charles D. Owen High School Vision Statement
EXCELLENCE. Learning, individuality, character and talents are valued in our school and community.
Charles D. Owen High School Belief Statements
1. A collaborative and respectful culture promotes a productive community. 2. Quality teaching positively impacts student learning and growth. 3. Positive relationships foster a sense of belongingness. 4. All students can learn and grow. 5. Parental involvement builds a stronger school community.
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Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
School Profile Narrative
School: Charles D. Owen High School
Demographic/School Characteristics
The Buncombe County School district is the eleventh largest school district in North Carolina. Charles D. Owen High is a 2A school accredited by the AdvancEd and the North Carolina Department of Public Education. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, two private schools, The Learning Community and the Asheville Christian Academy, and one charter school, ArtSpace School, which feed the high school. Charles D. Owen High School is located in a rural community which encompasses two small towns, Black Mountain and Swannanoa, on the eastern side of Buncombe County. The combined census of Black Mountain / Swannanoa community is approximately 12,723. The median household income is $36,659 in Black Mountain and $37,896 in Swannanoa, compared to $43,995 for North Carolina and $52, 328 for the entire US.1 The unemployment rate as of May 2014 was 4.9%2 in this area. During the 2012 – 2013 school year, 47.97%3 of our student population received free and reduced lunch and were designated as economically disadvantaged. Residents earn their livelihood in professional, high technology, manufacturing, agricultural, and tourism careers. Two of the largest employers in Buncombe County are the Mission Hospital system and the Biltmore Estate. Many Owen High School parents are employed at the company headquarters of Ingles Markets, which is located very close to the school. Our community is home to two small Presbyterian Colleges, Montreat College and Warren-Wilson College. The University of North Carolina at Asheville and Asheville- Buncombe Technical Community College are also nearby. The local community has suffered in past years with the closing of most of its textile and furniture manufacturing plants. But the locality has recovered well in the last two years and now has an unemployment rate below the state and the nation as a whole. The school is located in a community that provides financial support to students. For example, a consortium of churches has come together to create a 504C-3 organization called Hand-in-Hand. This group provides school supplies and money for counselors to use to ensure that every student’s basic needs for school success are met. In addition, the Swannanoa Valley Community Christian Ministry provides support to families through a food bank, heating fund, clothes closet, counseling, and a GED program. The Welcome Table, a local group that provides
1 www.areavibes.com 2 www.homefacts.com 3 NC DPI Child Nutrition Services, Economically Disadvantaged Student Data By Site, 2012-13.
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5-1 a weekly hot meal to families, also supplies food bags for the weekend to students on Fridays. The Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis are three local civic clubs that provide scholarships and recognition to students throughout the year. Owen High School has 66 certified staff members; 564 of those are classroom teachers. Ninety-three percent of these teachers are fully licensed, and 31% have advanced degrees. These numbers are within state norms. Twenty-three or 31% of OHS teachers are National Board certified, which is approximately the same as the district average of 31% and slightly above the state average of 27%. The vast majority of Owen High School’s teachers, 67%, have over 10 years of experience, and 15% are in the initial licensure stage (0-3 years)5. Ethnic diversity among our certified teachers is almost non-existent with only three non-Caucasian teachers. Twenty-nine of our teachers are female and 24 are male. Two teachers split their time between two schools -- the ESL instructor and our Chinese language and culture “guest” teacher. Two of our classroom teachers are part time and are being paid out of extra funds provided by the county to enhance the Advanced Placement program.
Climate/School Culture
Last year, our month one enrollment was 7556 students with a 95.21% attendance rate, which was in line with the district and state norms. Our population was 81.9% white, 7.8% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, 4.9% Multi-racial, 0.8% American Indian, and 0.9% Asian. The ratio of male to female students was almost equal: 51.7% to 48.3% respectively. There were 13 students identified as English as a Second Language (ESL) students, accounting for 1.7% of our total population. Owen High had 108 identified Exceptional Children, which is 14.3% of our student population. The range of exceptionalities include Specific Learning disabled (SLD), Other Health Impaired (OHI), Autistic, Speech-Language Impaired (SLI), Seriously Emotionally Disabled (SED), Intellectual Disability-Mild (ID-M), Intellectual Disability-Moderate (ID-Mo), Intellectual Disability-Severe (ID-S), Multiple Handicapped (MH), and Hearing Impaired (HI). A process that involved the entire Owen High School community, including students, parents, faculty and staff, and community members resulted in the adoption of new mission and vision statements in 2012. The Owen High School vision is “Excellence.” The mission is “to assure that every student graduates.” Initiatives are underway to educate and foster diversity training for the school community. Owen has adopted Common Instructional Framework so that students have common expectations in every classroom. Faculty meetings are true professional learning communities, which offer faculty members the opportunity to collaborate, analyze and utilize data for the benefit of the school. In addition, every teacher is using HomeBase, an online grade book that allows students, parents, counselors and administrators access to a student’s grades in class at any time. Charles D. Owen High School instituted the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) at the beginning of SY14-15, as part of a district wide program. Students have been educated on the expectations: Integrity, Attitude and Maturity; and the Settings: Classroom, Media Center, Restrooms, Hallways/Stairways, Cafeteria, Buses, Athletics, Gym-Locker room, and the Community. The reward system is set up to reward positive behavior weekly and mid
4 NC School Report Card, 2012-13. 5 NC School Report Card, 2012-13. 6 From CDOHS HomeBase 2013-14 data. School Improvement Plan Revised 5/14
5-2 and end of the 9 week grading period. Misbehavior is categorized into three levels: Minor, Midders and Major; to better tailor the corrective action to the offense. Responses to the 2014 Instructional Certified Staff Survey reflect that the faculty feels more involved in decision making in the building. On question #23, 98% of certified staff responded positively to statements referring to the principal encouraging faculty leadership, collaboration involving student achievement, instruction and planning, and the use of formative and summative assessment. One question #20, 92% of the certified staff agreed with the statement that the “principal empowers the leadership team to participate in school decision making.” The 2014 Parent Survey indicated a strong positive regard for the principal and teachers. 79% of parents indicated they were kept informed of their child’s progress, this is a 24% increase over four years. We are happy to see the increase in parents who agree we are preparing their child for the future (2012: 72%; 2013: 75%; 2014: 76%). Generally, parents agreed that the school responds in a timely fashion when concerns arise. In previous surveys, the district office only allowed senior students to participate in the student survey. In 2014 all four grades (9-12) at Owen took the student survey. On question #5, well over 73% of the students indicated they feel safe at school. Question #7, 66.5% of students stated that their teachers treat them with respect and care. On question #20, 55% of students feel that others students and faculty are friendly and treat them with respect. Continuing work is being done to address the issues of bullying, tolerance and understanding.
Academic Achievement
Charles D. Owen High School has high academic expectations of all students. Owen was pleased to have a four-year cohort graduation rate of 88% for the Class of 2014, up for the sixth consecutive year. The drop-out rate was 3.23% for School Year 2012-13. It’s very exciting to report that we anticipate our SY13-14 drop-out rate will be close to 2%, the lowest ever. Increasing cohort graduation rates and decreasing dropout rates is very encouraging trend and is reflective of a lot of hard work at Owen. The Class of 2014 earned over $500,000 dollars in scholarships and grants. Owen graduates attend competitive universities across the nation. The Class of 2014 had 38% of the graduates going to a four-year college, 45% to a two-year college or community college, 5% into military service, 9% to the workforce, and 3% with undetermined plans. This is the second year that the percentage of students going to two-year colleges exceeded the percentage going to four-year schools. We believe the difference is a reflection of the local economy as well as the quality of our local community college’s two-year transfer program. Our SY13-14 EOC composite score for ABC’s was 45% (+5%) CCR (Career & College Ready). Our Math I scores were 38% (+15%) CCR, Biology at 43% (-2%) CCR, and English II was 55% (+4%) CCR. Our students scored a mean of 9957 on the math and reading portions of the SAT, which was slightly below the district, state and national averages. The most significant part of the accountability data is that we MET expected growth for the 13-14 school year. Advanced Placement classes are offered in 10 areas – English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, United States Government, United States History, World History, Geography and Physics. There were 152 students (approximately 20% of students) enrolled in AP classes for the 2013-14 school year. Owen HS
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5-3 had 274 reported AP scores for the 2013-14 school year. This is an increase over the two previous school years where we had score of 249 and 231 reported respectively. Out of the 274 scores, 159 or 58% were Level 3 or higher. This shows a 5% growth in our AP scores from the 2012-13 school year, which was 53%. It also creates a three year trend of improvement with SY11-12 results of 49%. The other notable analysis includes the fact that we have closed the gap significantly between our results and other schools in Buncombe County. In 2012, we were in last place of all schools and the first place school was 38% points in front of Owen. In 2014, we were 4th out of 6 schools and the lead school was only 10% points in front of Owen. Great job Owen teachers! The 5% growth in reported AP tests with a score of Level 3 or higher demonstrates that Owen AP students and AP teachers are improving the quality of learning and teaching. More specifically, the use of “Rounds” peer feedback model and a building wide implementation of the Common Instructional Framework has been helpful in improving student results.8 Students have the opportunity to earn college and high school credit through the college and career promise authorized by the NC Legislature. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) offers online classes to qualifying juniors and seniors. Online classes are also available through the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS). The Career and Technical Education department at Owen High offers a wide array of classes to ensure students are college and career ready. Nearly 19%9 of Owen’ students are enrolled in CTE classes, which include Health Sciences, Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business, Computers, and Construction. During SY13-14, 781 CTE tests were administered and 86% of those tested were assessed proficient, which was the third highest in the county. The School Improvement Team conducted an analysis and approved a reorganization of the SIT subcommittees to better support the SIP goals. The subcommittees are now: Curriculum, PBIS, Literacy/Media-Tech, Climate and Parent Relations. A major change to this reorganization is adding a parent representative to each subcommittee. The standing school committees are now: Safety, Graduation Ceremony, Graduation Project, Wellness, Scholarship, Staff Development, Diversity and MTAC. Overall, we could not be more pleased with our progress at Owen High. All three areas (Demographics/School Characteristics, Climate/School Culture, and Academic Achievement) have shown positive trends in the past three years. We have achieved some truly outstanding results. Our four year cohort graduation rate is close to 90%. In the past three years we have closed the score spread on AP exam results from sixth place and 38% points from the top county high school to fourth place and only 10% from the top county high school. This past year our hard work was rewarded when we learned that our students met expected growth during the 13- 14 school year. Based on survey data it is important to note that all stake holder groups are seeing our progress: parents, students, teachers, staff, and the larger community. Last year we were named by US News and World Reports as the 17th ranked school in the state of NC. The most encouraging piece is that the systems and structures which we have put into place (Common Instructional Framework, PLCs, TIPS, SMART lunch, and Rounds as examples) position us well for continued improvement. We are excited; the future is shining brightly on the Warhorses of the Swannanoa Valley.
8 Summary of AP Examination Grades 2013-2014. 9 NC School Report Card, 2012-13.
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School Improvement Plan—Objectives And Strategies
Date: 26 September 2014 Revised :
LEA: BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL: Charles D. Owen High School
NCSBE Goal BCS Strategic Priorities 2012 AdvancED Standards Title I Component X▢ All students will graduate as high-achieving and globally ▢ School-wide Reform Strategies competitive learners with 21st X▢ Instruction by Highly X▢ Globally Competitive Century Skills. ▢ Purpose and Direction Qualified Teachers ▢ Students All learning environments will X▢ Governance & Leadership ▢ Attract highly qualified be safe, respectful, caring and X▢ 21st Century Professionals X▢ Teaching & Assessing for teachers produce healthy and responsible ▢ Healthy & Responsible Learning ▢ Transition Plans students. Students ▢ ▢ Parental Involvement X▢ Quality teachers, X Resources and Support X▢ 21st Century Systems Systems ▢ administrators and staff will X Support for Students ▢ Strong Family, Community, provide an innovative and X▢ Using Results for Continuous Experiencing Difficulty and Business Support effective educational program for Improvement X▢ Teacher Involvement in Use all students. of Assessment X▢ Coordination of Programs ▢ Systems will be in place to inform, educate and engage the community to build support for schools and ensure accountability.
SIP Goal/Objective 6-1: Increase the school effect as measured by EVAAS in courses (NCFE, CTE, Post Assessments and EOCs) by at least 0.1%.
Strategies: 1. Professional Learning Communities will be utilized to create benchmark assessments, examine student outcomes, and select best practices and successful teaching strategies that improve student learning. PLC’s will meet weekly during SMART Lunch and monthly during designated BCS early release days. 2. Curriculum, SIT Committee, and Staff Development school committees, will work to provide training in methods/strategies to improve student learning. 3. Rounds will be used to examine and apply teaching strategies that promote student learning regardless of curriculum area. 4. Common Instructional Framework will be consistently applied in classroom settings to promote student engagement along with the acquisition of literacy skills and content knowledge. 5. Data driven professional development will support teachers in acquiring, applying, and assessing strategies that improve student learning. 6. Creation of a Literacy, Instruction, Technology (LIT) Team for the purpose of promoting tools and strategies that improve student learning. 7. Administrators will conduct weekly walk through to collect data on teacher use of common instructional framework. 8. Offer training on the use and methods of EVAAS.
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NCSBE Goal BCS Strategic Priorities 2012 AdvancED Standards Title I Component X▢ All students will graduate as high-achieving and globally ▢ School-wide Reform Strategies competitive learners with 21st ▢ Instruction by Highly Qualified X▢ Globally Competitive Century Skills. ▢ Purpose and Direction Teachers ▢ Students All learning environments will ▢ Governance & Leadership ▢ Attract highly qualified be safe, respectful, caring and ▢ 21st Century Professionals X▢ Teaching & Assessing for teachers produce healthy and responsible ▢ Healthy & Responsible Learning ▢ Transition Plans students. Students ▢ ▢ Parental Involvement ▢ Quality teachers, Resources and Support ▢ Twenty-First Century Systems Systems ▢ administrators and staff will Support for Students ▢ Strong Family, Community, provide an innovative and X▢ Using Results for Continuous Experiencing Difficulty and Business Support effective educational program for Improvement ▢ Teacher Involvement in Use of all students. Assessment ▢ Coordination of Programs ▢ Systems will be in place to inform, educate and engage the community to build support for schools and ensure accountability.
SIP Goal/Objective 6-2: Increase the percentage of Students with Disabilities (SWD) that are proficient from SY13-14 to the AMO Target percentage in Reading, Math and Science. Reading SY13-14 actual: 4.8%; to the target for SY14-15: 22.6% Math SY13-14 actual: 0%; to the target for SY14-15: 18.7% Science SY13-14 actual: 15%; to the target for SY14-15: 27.9%
Strategies: 1. Provide interventions for students working below grade level (RTI process). 2. Attend SMART Lunch when assignments are not turned in when due. 3. Support our families to attend IEP meetings. 4. Academic Support courses/teachers will have daily communication with reg ed teachers to check for work completion and/or remediation needed to be offered during Academic Support. 5. Career awareness workshops offered during SMART Lunch. 6. Students reviewing Learning Targets during Academic Support for other classes (repeating, hearing and writing help to anchor concepts). 7. Provide professional development on differentiated instruction and engaged learning. 8. Offer Reading Foundations classes. 9. Parents as teachers program...support at home. 10. PS Parent Portal-training for SPED parents to keep up student's grades. 11. Rubrics for students to identify with examples of work in classes (reviewed in Academic Support) - visually see what the expectation is of the teacher/course/assignment.
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2012 AdvancED NCSBE Goal BCS Strategic Priorities Title I Component Standards ▢ All students will graduate as ▢ School-wide Reform Strategies high-achieving and globally ▢ competitive learners with 21st Instruction by Highly Qualified Teachers Century Skills. X▢ Purpose and Direction ▢ Globally Competitive Students X ▢ ▢ Attract highly qualified All learning environments ▢ Governance & Leadership ▢ 21st Century Professionals will be safe, respectful, caring teachers ▢ Teaching & Assessing for ▢ Healthy & Responsible and produce healthy and ▢ Transition Plans Learning Students responsible students. X▢ Parental Involvement X▢ Resources and Support ▢ Twenty-First Century Systems ▢ Quality teachers, Systems X▢ Strong Family, Community, administrators and staff will X▢ Using Results for Continuous X▢ Support for Students and Business Support provide an innovative and Experiencing Difficulty effective educational program Improvement ▢ Teacher Involvement in Use of for all students. Assessment X▢ Systems will be in place to ▢ Coordination of Programs inform, educate and engage the community to build support for schools and ensure accountability.
SIP Goal/Objective 6-3: Increase parent involvement annually as follows: - Increase the number of parents creating the BCS parent survey by 10% each year. In addition, school survey results will show growth in the number of parents saying they feel welcome to participate in our school. - Demonstrate via meeting minutes that a parent is participating in each of the school committees and SIT subcommittees that meet monthly - Increase the number of families requesting parent portal login packets by 25 annually - Increase the number of families participating in PTSO functions by 5 annually. These are logged by the PTSO president.
Strategies: 1. Increase PTSO email list via solicitation @ freshmen orientation, Open House, sporting events and other performances 2. Solicit participation on committees via: - PTSO email - Weekly Principal’s message - Personal networking - Solicitation on Facebook 3. Improve the school culture by providing a safe, respectful, and tolerant school community resulting in an improvement of feeling respected at school by 3% as measured annually by the Buncombe Co. Schools surveys. 4. Increase options for parents to learn how to use parent portal - Prior to sporting events and performances - Open house and 9th grade orientation 5. Create incentives for parent volunteers; free admission/preferred parking / T-shirts, etc
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NCSBE Goal BCS Strategic Priorities 2012 AdvancED Standards Title I Component
▢ All students will graduate as high-achieving and globally ▢ School-wide Reform Strategies competitive learners with 21st ▢ Instruction by Highly Qualified Century Skills. X▢ Purpose and Direction Teachers ▢ Globally Competitive Students X ▢ All learning environments will ▢ Governance & Leadership ▢ Attract highly qualified teachers ▢ 21st Century Professionals be safe, respectful, caring and ▢ Teaching & Assessing for ▢ Transition Plans X▢ Healthy & Responsible produce healthy and responsible Learning ▢ Parental Involvement Students students. X▢ Resources and Support ▢ Twenty-First Century Systems ▢ Quality teachers, administrators Systems ▢ Strong Family, Community, and staff will provide an X▢ Support for Students X▢ Using Results for Continuous and Business Support innovative and effective Experiencing Difficulty educational program for all Improvement ▢ Teacher Involvement in Use of students. Assessment ▢ Systems will be in place to ▢ Coordination of Programs inform, educate and engage the community to build support for schools and ensure accountability.
SIP Goal/Objective 6-4: Improve the school culture by providing a safe, respectful, and tolerant school community resulting in an improvement of feeling respected at school by 3% annually surveying students 9-12, as measured annually by the Buncombe County Schools surveys.
Strategies: 1. Implement PBIS through initial tier one interventions. 2. Build community partnerships: a. Outward Bound - create opportunities for Outward Bound participants to influence school culture. b. LEAF in Schools and Streets - artist in residency c. Warren Wilson College - tutoring and mentoring 3. Implement methods for student and teacher input/voice: a. Class/staff meetings b. Graffiti/response boards 4. Provide enrichment activities: a. Diversity Programs/Activities b. Stand Against Racism c. Clubs d. Staff Development e. Increase SMART lunch programming 5. Track referrals for disrespect in order to create strategies for prevention and intervention: a. 032: Inappropriate language/disrespect, b. 033: Insubordination, c. 061: Disrespect of faculty and staff d. Teacher and student surveys.
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6. Improve building comfort and cleanliness: a. Paint interior and exterior of building. b. Landscaping. c. Install new air conditioning chiller. d. Install new guard shack. 7. Measures: a. Teacher Working Conditions Survey Question Item Q 7.1B (there is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect) 2012 (78%); 2014 (61%) b. Student Survey 2014 Item 7 (teachers treat me with respect) 60-73% (range of responses by grade 9-12) c. Student Survey 2014 Item 20 (students treat me with respect) 73-80% (range of responses by grade 9-12) d. Parent Survey 2014 Item 16 (the school as a whole provides a safe, orderly and healthy environment for my child) 88%
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School: Charles D. Owen High School SIP Goal Title of Activity Date(s) Target Person(s) Funding Completion Detailed Description Time Audience Responsible Source/ Date Resources Needed 6-1 and 6-2 Best Practices Shared: 10/28/14 All Faculty SIT SD Central Office 10/28/14 Academic Owen High SD Day Subcommittee; Coaches Achievement SIT SD committee will 8 – 3:30 Katie Wall, organize a plan for the SD Chair day utilizing OHS teacher leaders to present concurrent sessions on best practice topics including: “Rounds”, Common Instructional Framework, EVAAS, Microsoft Office, Outcomes Based Assessment, Literacy/Technology; and PLCs. Goals Teaching and Learning 9/11/14 Faculty Meg Turner Media Center, 5/31/14 6-1, 6-2 Monthly Meetings 10/16/14 Principal Central Office Academic 11/13/14 coaches, Achievement Each meeting will take on a 12/11/14 Teacher leaders 6-3 focus connected to one of 1/15/15 Parent and the SIP goals. 2/12/15 Community RelationsFor example, On 9/11/14, 3/13/14 6-4 Kenny McKee led a 4/16/14 School Culture workshop on productive 5/14/15 group work. This is an important element of our 3:15 – 4:15 Common Instructional Framework.
Goal 6-3 Beyond the Bake Sale Planning Faculty and SIT Parent and Book: Beyond Spring 2015 Parent and SIT subcommittee will plan Periods PTSO Community The Bake Sale; Community Relationsand lead a workshop on Relations PTSO members, increasing meaningful 8:00 – 9:00 subcommittee, BCS Annual parent involvement 9:35 – Amanda Survey 10:35 Arrowood, 12:00 – Chair 1:00 1:35 – 2:35 Goal 6-4 Who Cares About Me? Planning All Staff SIT Diversity Media Center Fall 2014 School Culture Diversity Team will lead a Periods Licensed and Subcommittee Staff Spring 2015 workshops on sensitive Non-Licensed Elisa Sanchez, Development training, homelessness, and 8:00 – 9:00 Chair Room, “green folder” mentoring. 9:35 – Center for 10:35 Diversity Education, 7-1
12:00 – Homeless 1:00 Liaison 1:35 – 2:35
SIP Goal Title of Activity Date(s) Target Person(s) Funding Completion Detailed Description Time Audience Responsible Source/ Date Resources Needed Goal 6-4 Safe School Drills Monthly – All Staff Safe School None May 31, 2014 School Culture All staff will be trained in see Licensed and Committee safe school protocol by attached Non-Licensed Colonel briefing, completing, and drill McConoughey, debriefing all safe school schedule Chair drills.
NC School Safety Workshop OHS SRO, Wil OHS SRO, Wil Registration Oct. 24, 2014 Charlotte, NC – OHS will Oct. 24, Fisher, Deputy Fisher, Deputy fees ($209) and send two to the day-long 2014 and and county car or workshop. Workshop topics OHS Safe OHS Safe gas to Charlotte include: table top exercises, 8:30 – 3:00 School School drills, response Committee Committee management, safety audits, Chair, Richard Chair, Richard assailant procedures etc. McConoughey McConoughey
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Attendance*
School Year Attendance Rate
2011 - 2012 95.75%
2012 - 2013 95.09%
2013 - 2014 95.21%
2014 - 2015
2015 - 2016
*Source: Report: 10th month Year to Date Attendance Percentages for the School Year (this will be sent to you in June from the CO)
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Federal and State AMO Targets and Performance Standards – Percent Proficient
AMO Targets 2011 - 12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Total Number of Federal AMOs 15 15 N/A
Number of Federal AMOs Met 13 11 N/A
Percentage of Federal AMOs Met 86.7% 73.3% N/A
Total Number of State AMOs N/A 47 50
Number of State AMOs Met N/A 42 42
Percentage of State AMOs Met N/A 89.4% 84%
2013 – 14 Performance Standards 2011 - 12 2012 - 13 (CCR) 2014 - 15 2015 - 16 Math I 22.6% 38.5% Algebra I/Integrated II 48.5% Biology 81.0% 45.4% 43.4% English I 81.4% English II 51.0% 55.3% Performance Composite 76.5% 39.8% 45.6% Math Course Rigor >95% >95% The ACT 70.1% 59.8% ACT Work Keys 81.0% 68.5% 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate 83.9% 88% 5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate 84.3% 86.3% Graduation Project YES YES
Information for this chart is found on the Ready Accountability Model (State TargetsMet) website at www.ncaccountabilitymodel.org. 9. Federal and State AMO Targets_HS Revised 5/14
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Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Report*
READING Grade 10
with
Asian Black
Races
White
Hispanic
Disabilities
Proficiency
All Students
Two or More or More Two
Students
Economically Economically
Disadvantaged
Limited English Indian American Eligible Students 192 <5 <5 9 16 10 154 84 5 24
Met 95% Participation YES Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf YES YES Insuf Insuf
Tested Students (FAY) 175 <5 <5 7 15 8 143 72 <5 21
Target Goals 57.1% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 67.4% 42.4% N/A N/A
Percent Proficient 58.9% 42.2% 68.1% 39.9% 46.8% 59.5% 63.6% 45.8% 14.5% 22.6%
Met Proficiency Target MET Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf Met /C Met Insuf Insuf
*May attach StateTargetsMetReportfrom DPI website at www.ncaccountabilitymodel.org. Included in this report is the performance of subgroups in Reading 10 (English II), Math 10 (Math I), Science 11 (Biology), Cohort Graduation Rate, The ACT, ACT WorkKeys and Math Course Rigor
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Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Report*
Math Grade 10
dvantaged
Asian Black
Races
White
Hispanic
Disabilities
Proficiency
All Students
Two or More or More Two
Students with
Economically Economically
Disa
Limited English Indian American Eligible Students 192 <5 <5 9 16 10 154 84 5 24
Met 95% Participation YES Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf YES YES Insuf Insuf
Tested Students (FAY) 168 <5 <5 7 14 8 139 69 <5 19
Target Goals 44.6 36.2 66.7 28.5 36.6 44.3 53.6 32 14.8 18.7
Percent Proficient 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 29.9 18.8 N/A N/A
Met Proficiency Target NO Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf Insuf NO NO Insuf Insuf
*May attach State Targets Met Report from DPI website at www.ncaccountabilitymodel.org. Included in this report is the performance of subgroups in Reading 10 (English II), Math 10 (Math I), Science 11 (Biology), Cohort Graduation Rate, The ACT, ACT WorkKeys and Math Course Rigor.
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EVAAS Academic Growth*
Record in Level whether your school Exceeded, Met or Did Not Meet Expected Growth.
Test/Subjects 2011 - 12 2012 - 13 2013 - 14 2014 - 15 2015 - 16 Index Level Index Level Index Level Index Level Index Level Not Math I -2.4 -0.8 Met -0.3 Met Met Not Biology -1.1 -0.6 Met -0.5 Met Met English II -0.6 Met +0.4 Met ACT Composite 70.1 59.8 Met SAT Composite 1039 1056 995 (Subtotal Mean) School Accountability + + -0.5 Met Growth Level Teacher Effectiveness + + + + + + Growth Level
*Math I thru SAT Composite data obtained from EVAAS at https://ncdpi.sas.com. Reports>School reports>Value added (choose subject) Growth Data obtained from EVAAS –Reports>School Accountability Growth Level and Reports>Teacher Effectiveness Growth Level
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School: Charles D. Owen High School
Summary of Students Passing Courses Required for Graduation SY13-14
Number Percent Membership Passed Passed English I 227 211 93% English II 156 147 94% English III 185 173 94% English IV 191 189 99% Math I 118 97 82% Math II 196 148 76% Math III 122 107 88% Earth and Environmental 239 215 90% Biology 248 224 90% Physical Science 105 103 98% Chemistry 47 44 94% World History 173 160 92% American History I 126 114 90% American History II Not Offered Civics and Economics 60 56 93% Health/PE (required) 254 232 91%
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School: Charles D. Owen High School
Parent/Community Involvement Number of Volunteer Hours / Number of Students Mentored
Due to software conversion this data is not available for SY12-13 & 13-14.
Volunteers
Year Total Volunteer Hours 2009 - 2010 725.2
2010 - 2011 726.1
2011 - 2012 1229 *
2012 - 2013
2013 - 2014
Mentors
Total # of Staff as Students Volunteer Students Year Staff Mentors Served Year Mentors Served 2009– 2010 67 62 160 2009– 2010 154 154 2010 – 2011 65 60 175 2010 – 2011 170 175 2011– 2012 63 63 63 2011 - 2012 194 194
2012 - 2013 2012– 2013
2013 - 2014 2013 - 2014
* Data for 2011 – 2012 School Year Collected from Identi-Kid Software used to track visitors, volunteers, tardies, etc. Sources of previous years data are undetermined.
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Buncombe County Schools 2012 – 2014 School Improvement Plan
School: Charles D. Owen High School
Safe School Data
End of Year Total Number of Legally Reportable Acts
2011 - 2012 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 19 12 24
End of Year Total Number Days of BCATS (HS Only)
2011 - 2012 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 2014 – 2015 2015 – 2016 175 118 124 (days served)
End of Year Total Number Days of Suspension
2011 - 2012 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 Short Term 127 317 378 Long Term 2 84 246 (>10)
Source: Data Manager can access reports in PowerSchool
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Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
School: Charles D. Owen High School
Dropout Data
School Year # of Students % Based on ADM
2011 - 2012 24 2.78%
2012- 2013 26 3.23%
2.1% 2013– 2014 17 (Expected preliminary data)
2014– 2015 TBD TBD
2015 - 2016 TBD TBD
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Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
School: Charles D. Owen High School
1. Plan for Duty-Free Lunch (to the extent possible): Charles D. Owen High School implemented a SMART lunch schedule during SY13-14. There are five one hour lunch periods during the school week. Each teacher has 30 minutes of duty free lunch daily. Here is a typical schedule for a teacher, actual schedules vary:
Monday: ½ hour duty; ½ hour lunch Tuesday: ½ hour lunch, ½ hour PLC Wednesday: ½ hour club or enrichment, ½ hour lunch Thursday: ½ hour lunch, ½ hour tutoring Friday: ½ hour lunch, ½ hour duty.
2. Plan for Daily Duty-Free Planning (to the extent possible): All teachers have 90 minutes of duty free planning time daily. Meetings with parents, teachers and other specialists occur on an as needed basis.
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Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
School: Charles D. Owen High School
SAT Test Data
On the BCS Testing Server under the GENERAL category, locate the SAT section. Print pages 3,4,5,and 7 which includes Means, 5 Years, 3-Year Part, and Schools Mean Trend. Include the printed data behind this page in your document. Review the data. Write a brief analysis and the implications of the data as it relates to your school.
Analysis: Owen High School had a 58% participation rate for 2013. This is 1% below the 2012 participation rate and 9% below the 2011 rate. The verbal scores decreased by 26 points and the math scores decreased 35 points from 2012 to 2013. Owen’s verbal scores for 2013 were above the North Carolina average and even the national average. Owen math scores were below those compared to the state and national averages.
Implications: Owen’s participation rate has decrease over the last two years. This trend could be the result of the implementation of the state-wide ACT. Also, over the last three years a greater percentage of our seniors report that they will attend a two year college, which does not require the ACT or the SAT for admission. The Owen class of 2014 reported that 45% of them plan to attend a two year college, while 38% plan to attend a four year college.
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Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
School: Charles D. Owen High School
AP Enrollment Data
On the BCS Testing Server under the GENERAL category, locate the Advanced Placement (AP) Report. Print the report and include it behind this page in your document. Review the data. Write a brief analysis and the implications of the data as it relates to your school.
Analysis: Owen HS had 274 reported AP scores for the 2013-14 school year. This is an increase over the two previous school years where we had score of 249 and 231 reported respectively. Out of the 274 scores, 159 or 58% were Level 3 or higher. This shows a 5% growth in our AP scores from the 2012-13 school year, which was 53%. It also creates a three year trend of improvement with SY11-12 results of 49%. The other notable analysis includes the fact that we have closed the gap significantly between our results and other schools in Buncombe County. In 2012, we were in last place of all schools and the first place school was 38% points in front of Owen. In 2014, we were 4th out of 6 schools and the lead school was only 10% points in front of Owen. Great job Owen teachers!
Implications: The 5% growth in reported AP tests with a score of Level 3 or higher demonstrates that Owen AP students and AP teachers are improving the quality of learning and teaching. More specifically, the use of “Rounds” peer feedback model and a building wide implementation of the Common Instructional Framework has been helpful in improving student results.
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Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
Mid-Year Reflection for School Year: 2014-2015 School Name: Charles D. Owen High School Date:
Please list each current SIP Goal/Objective and provide a brief description of progress to date. Please modify this form as necessary to complete the Mid-Year Reflection.
SIP Goal/Objective #1:
Progress to Date:
SIP Goal/Objective #2:
Progress to Date:
SIP Goal/Objective #3:
Progress to Date:
Signatures below indicate the School Improvement Team has participated in the development of the School Improvement Plan Mid-Year Reflection as submitted.
______Principal SIT Chairperson
Signature: Signature: Assistant Principal Instructional Support
Signature: Signature: Teacher Teacher Assistant
Signature: Signature: Teacher Parent
Signature: Signature: Teacher Parent
Signature: Signature: Teacher Position:
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Buncombe County Schools 2014 – 2016 School Improvement Plan
Progress Report for School Year: 2014-2015 School Name: Charles D. Owen High School
How did your school’s Vision, Mission and Belief Statements guide your actions throughout the school year?
Respond to the following for each Goal/Objective in your School Improvement Plan. Use additional sheets as necessary.
1. Goal/Objective:
2. Major Accomplishments:
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Buncombe County Schools 2012 – 2014 School Improvement Plan
End of Year Reflection: 2013-2014 School Name: Owen High
How did your school’s Vision, Mission and Belief Statements guide your actions throughout the school year?
Our school’s Mission, Vision, and Beliefs guided the creation of the School Improvement Goals for the years 2012 - 2014 and provided the foundation for developing strategies to achieve those goals. Through the structure of the School Improvement Team and established subcommittees, every teacher participated in the school improvement process. Many modeled the responsible and communicative behavior outlined in our Mission statement by taking on leadership roles in the process. The school pursued research based initiatives such as Positive Behavior and Intervention Strategies, SMART Lunch, Rounds, and use of a Common Instructional Framework all in efforts to fulfill its Mission, given below.
Our Mission: To assure that every student graduates by providing MORE…
● Model responsible behavior and communication. ● Offer diverse and relevant learning opportunities. ● Relate to the community and the world. ● Empower students to think critically and succeed in a supportive school environment.
The school continued it’s commitment to investigating best practices with the help of its Literacy Team. The team played a major role in presenting breakout sessions on the Professional Learning Day (DTWD). The sessions focused on teaching and learning and helped to build an open professional climate. A Tech Team emerged to help provide training and support for teachers hoping to incorporate the use of technology in their regular practice. In addition, a structure has been created allowing teachers to meet in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to develop strategies for the achievement of the school’s vision of Excellence. Learning, individuality, character, and talents are valued in our school and community.
The faculty models responsible behavior and communication in the classrooms and in our meetings together. Expectations are high for participation, collaboration, and mentorship within the School Improvement Team framework, PLCs, and school wide initiatives. Cultivation of the Advisory Council and continuance of a Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) provides structures for enhancing communication with parents and the broader Owen Community. Work of the Diversity Team aimed at increasing respect shown toward students on behalf of faculty and student body has generated conversations and opportunities offering diverse and relevant learning opportunities for students.
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As teachers work together to achieve the Mission, more are extending classroom experiences beyond the walls of Owen High School by adding enrichment activities to provide first hand experiences for our students. Working together in PLCs, teachers are developing lessons inspiring students to relate to the community and the world. Lastly, but not finally, in the implementation of the Common Instructional Framework students are guaranteed opportunities to read, speak, write, and move every day resulting in more collaborative learning experiences. The impact of building a supportive school environment and pushing students to think critically is leading to the empowerment of students.
The School Improvement Goals and Major Accomplishments follow below.
Goal 1 Objective: Every department will increase the semester course pass rate by 3% over the previous year’s data with a goal of a 95% pass rate for every department
Goal 1: Strategy 1: Empower literacy team to lead teachers in Common Instructional Framework training based on a teacher needs survey.
Achievements for Goal 1: Strategy 1: ● Literacy Coach, Kenny McKee constructed and distributed a teacher’s needs survey to plan training on elements of the CIF. ● Literacy Team met once a month to discuss classroom strategies to improve learning and methods for sharing information with entire faculty. ● Professional Learning Communites (PLC) became part of regular practice during SMART Lunch. Teachers documented PLC work by posting minutes in the Faculty Moodle and/or Google Drive. Most PLC work focused on pacing, planning, and development of formative assessments. ● Administrators observed PLC work by circulating during lunch and reviewing teacher documentation of their meetings. ● Each department participated in Rounds in the fall, spring, or both. One faculty member per department hosted in Rounds. Most teachers participated in Rounds either as host or observer. ● Administrative team developed and used an observation form to collect data on the implementation of the Common Instructional Framework (CIF). ● Literacy Coach, Kenny McKee sorted data and met with administrative team to evaluate data collected in order to assess faculty needs for full implementation of the CIF.
Goal 1: Strategy 2: Complete training for use of available technologies and equipment.
Achievements for Goal 1: Strategy 2: ● A Tech Team comprised of Assistant Principal, Jim Lewis, Media Specialist, Samantha Gallman, Literacy Coach, Kenny McKee, and Instructional Technology Facilitator, Lorraine Orenchuk was initiated to provide training in instructional technology. ● Members of the Tech Team and Principal Turner attended the NCTIES Conference to increase knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to our educational
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environment. ● Members of the Tech Team presented a plan to make technology training an ongoing event at Owen High. ● Tech Byte trainings were offered each Tuesday. Sessions included: Using the Apple TV to make the iPad an interactive teaching tool, Using Kahoot to generate fun formative assessments, Using Prezi to allow students to create multi-media presentations, Navigating the new Windows 7 environment. ● Instructional Technology Facilitator Lorraine Orenchuk provided support for teachers using PowerSchool.
Goal 1: Strategy 3: Develop and support school-wide initiatives, such as the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) program. Note: Other school wide initiatives impacting the schools pass rate are also described below.
Achievements for Goal 1: Strategy 3: ● The School Improvement Team completed plans to implement PBIS school wide August 2014 and scheduled additional training prior to the opening of school on the DTWD. ● The SMART Lunch program which creates time during the school day for tutoring, club meetings, and PLC meetings were continued and have been beneficial for the students. ● A team was selected to attend the summer Outward Bound Experience. Some teachers were also trained in the Outward Bound Experience. These groups will provide leadership for all incoming Freshmen orientation sessions where incoming 9th graders spend the day team building and setting goals.
The various strategies employed to increase Pass Rates at Owen High School focused on instructional practices and improving the culture of the school have had an impact on student success. The table below documents the growth in pass rates in most departments. Positive rates of change were made in 10 of the 14 departments. Only two departments showed a negative rate of change. Seven of 14 departments reached or maintained the goal of having a 95% pass rate. Additionally, Grade Level Proficiency Rates have risen in all tested subject areas of English, Biology, and Math according to the Internal Ready Review Data for 2013-2014.
Table 1: Comparing Departmental Pass Rates for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
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Department Pass Rate Pass Rate Pass Rate Change from 2011 - 2012 2012 - 2013 2013-2014 2011 to 2014
English 89.85 94.01 97.95 +8.10
Math 92.42 86.31 93.23 +.81
Foreign 86.07 91.11 93.95 +7.88 Language
Science 91.58 88.99 95.18 +3.6
Social Studies 93.54 93.97 99.16 +5.62
Fine Arts 95.33 93.95 96.43 +1.10
CTE (Upstairs) 99.33 91.85 94.89 -4.44
CTE 91.63 92.44 91.87 +.24 (Downstairs)
Health/P.E. 91.8 93.79 97.62 +5.82
JROTC 83.10 93.33 88.5 +5.4
OCS 85.92 85.03 89.53 +3.61
Library Media 100 100 100 0
Teacher Cadet 100 100 100 0 II
CTE Internship N/A 91.67 N/A N/A
CTE Internship N/A 100 N/A N/A - WBL
Leadership 100 N/A N/A N/A
ESL Reading 100 80 88.89 -11.11
ESL Writing N/A 66.67 N/A
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Goal 2: Objective: Increase from 64% to 80% the percentage of parents agreeing to the statement that they are encouraged to participate at Owen High School as indicated in the annual BCS survey.
Goal 2: Major Accomplishments:
The Owen faculty has worked to connect to our parent community believing that the efforts will yield student achievement and more career/college ready students. Data from BCS surveys and school collected data reveal that strategic efforts to increase communication with parents has led to a parent community feeling more welcomed and empowered in their child’s education. This supports our Mission of Modeling responsible behavior and communication and Empowering students in a supportive school environment.
● PTSO developed an e-mail contact list and maintained communication with the growing number of members. ● PTSO successfully solicited parent participation in volunteer activities for graduation project presentations. ● The Charles D. Owen High School Facebook page proved to be an effective communication tool with 1,185 likes/viewers. Updates to the page are made on a regular basis and reflect major events of Owen High School. ● The Charles D. Owen High School Web site is edited on a regular basis, current events are posted inviting parents to be a part of their child’s school experience. ● Most teachers consistently input grades into PowerSchool. ● An informational meeting was held to inform/share data about the school’s progress report and to share ParentPortal information allowing parent access to a child’s grade. ● Principal Turner continues to make Sunday messages informing the community of upcoming events and the state of the school. ● Recruitment and use of parent volunteers in the main office of the school building provides daily visible evidence of the desire to have parents actively involved in the education of their children. ● Inclusion of parent participation on interview teams and the School Improvement Team provides substantive means for parents to influence the school environment. ● Significant attention was given to providing updates and communication regarding regular school attendance. Policies regarding the issuance of 5 day and 10 day letters were clarified, communicated, and enforced. Table 2 below shows the growth in the percent of teachers accurately completing attendance letters from 2011to Spring 2013. The number of teachers accurately using 5 day letters improved by 35% and the number of teachers using 10 day letters increased by 16%. ● PowerSchool sends automated messages each day for absences and tardies.
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Table 2: Percent of teachers accurately using 5 and 10 day letters. Semester 5 day letters 10 day letters
Fall 2011 60% NA
Spring 2012 94% 60%
Fall 2012 89% 83%
Spring 2013 92% 89%
Fall 2013 82% 66%
Spring 2014 95% 76%
Change Since Fall +35% +16% 2011/Spring 2012
With efforts aimed at building stronger relationships with families and communicating more clearly about student progress, Owen High was able to achieve its goal of increasing the number of positive responses given by parents to the statement ,“I feel encouraged to participate in my child’s school.” Survey participation nearly doubled from 2011 to Spring 2014. Survey results are displayed below in Table 3.
Table 3: Percent of Parents in agreement with the statement, “I feel encouraged to participate in my child’s school.” Year % in Agreement Survey Responses with Statement
2011 52% 80 parents responded
2012 64% 163 parents responded
2013 81% 164 parents responded
2014 84% 194 parents responded
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Goal 3: Objective: Have 80% of students report a feeling of being respected by staff and students at Owen as evidenced on the survey developed by the Diversity Committee.
Goal 3: Strategy 1: To create a whole school culture of tolerance and respect through continuation of the “Friends for Change” student organization with the group’s focus on diversity awareness.
Achievement for Goal 3: Strategy 1: The “Friends for Change” organization was discontinued because of lack of attendance on the part of students.
Goal 3: Strategy 2: Create opportunities for the entire student body to participate in culturally relevant experiences encouraging tolerance and respect for diversity.
Achievements for Goal 3: Strategy 2:
● Three of the travelling exhibits from the Center for Diversity Education were displayed in the hallways during the school year. Teachers scheduled times to take their classes to see the exhibit and complete activities. Exhibits included: Coming to the Mountains: Immigration and Western North Carolina, With All Deliberate Speed: School Desegregration in Buncombe County, and WWII:Home Front to the Frontline.Information about the exhibits were posted on-line for faculty, students, and community members who wished to view and/or access activities related to the exhibits. ● Teachers sought opportunities to expand students cultural knowledge: Teacher, Ms. Segars, collaborated with the Media Center to offer training in Yoga to students in her classes and during SMART Lunch. Media Specialist, Ms. Gallman, arranged for a speaker from the Center for Diversity to present to World History/World Literature students about the Chinese New Year. ● The CTE Department arranged to have local entrepreneurs and craftsman present their works and answer questions during SMART Lunch. ● The Diversity Team applied for and received a grant allowing for two presentations. Both an African American Dance Group and Cherokee Dance Team presented to students during SMART Lunch. ● The Journalism Class provided thoughtful coverage of topics related to institutional forms of racism as well as information regarding the diverse nature of our student population in the school newspaper, The Hoofbeat. ● The Diversity Team organized activities undertaken by the entire student body for Stand Against Racism Week. The video, Imagine a World Without Hate was shown school wide and discussed by students and faculty, resulting in increased understanding on the part of the student body about the need to take a stand on the issue of racism and stand in support of those facing discrimination. Stand Against Racism Week culminated in a petition covering a bulletin board on the English wing signed by students, faculties, and staff, demonstrating the commitment of school to Stand Against Racism.
● To ensure that entering freshman felt welcomed and respected as members of the Owen High community, an Outward Bound Experience and Freshmen Orientation were created. Mrs. Turner used McCoy Funds (endowment to Owen High from previous math teacher)
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to schedule a yearly transition experience for all incoming freshmen. The funds are also used to send twelve students and two teachers to Outward Bound camp each summer. ● A pre and post survey was developed to measure student’s feelings of being respected and safe. Mrs. Turner worked with Robert Frisby to create a survey that would be open to the entire student body for participation. Results were analyzed by the Diversity Committee.
The pre-survey/baseline survey data shown in Table 4 below indicates improvement in the number of students feeling safe and treated with respect by the faculty and staff of Owen High. Students reporting that they feel respected by fellow students has declined and continues to be an area needing to be addressed.
Table 4: Survey Results Measuring Students Feeling Respected and Safe.
Survey Question Baseline Survey Spring 2013 Spring 2014
When I am at 77% 84% 89% school, I feel safe.
I feel teachers and 70% 73% 80% staff treat me with respect.
I feel the students at 59% 59% 51% Owen treat me with respect
Goal 4 Objective: Increase the number of students scoring at a “proficient” level on the NC READY EOC for Integrated Math 1 from 48% to 60%.
Our mission at Owen High School is to ensure that all students graduate. One graduation requirement is that students pass four math classes. We focused our attention with this goal on increasing the number of students who score at a “proficient” level on the EOC for Math 1 in order to increase the number of students who would be successful at all four math courses required of them in high school. Our strategies included:
● Participate in weekly PLC meetings to discuss Integrated Math 1 teaching strategies and student learning. ● Utilize countywide pacing and curriculum maps aligning new curriculum materials (Core-Plus) with NC CCSS for Course 1, 2012 and 2013. ● Use common assessments to evaluate teaching and student learning starting Spring 2013. ● Implement 45 minute year long Integrated Math I classes using new curriculum materials, 2012-2013. ● Implement Foundations of Algebra course in spring semester, 2013, to provide additional
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support for students who are struggling with meeting desired outcomes. ● Participate in math coaching sessions weekly with County Math Coach. ● Kim Clark is a Burroughs Welcome Fellowship recipient and is using grant funding to provide staff development opportunities for the math department and to pay for substitutes so that math teachers can participate in lesson studies.
Goal 4:Major Accomplishments:
● Throughout the year, math department teachers were regularly involved in professional and staff development workshops related to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. ● Integrated Math 1 teachers participated in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings within the department. They were assisted by the County Math Coach, and they participated in monthly countywide PLC meetings related to Math Course 1. ● Data analysis over common lessons and assessments were implemented. ● Integrated Math 1 was taught on a year-long schedule in which teachers have utilized countywide pacing and curriculum materials. ● Testing results from the Integrated Math 1 (IM 1)EOC scores indicate that we exceeded our goal in that we had approximately 64% (59 out of 92) students passing the EOC. The percentage of students reaching Grade Level Proficiency for Math 1 has risen by 30 points from 23% to 53.5% (2013-2014 Ready Review Data). More specifically, results from this test will be released in October. ● In the year-long IM 1 courses, the rate was 68% (49 out of 72). ● In the one semester-long IM 1 class, the pass rate on the EOC was 50% (10 out of 20). In addition to implementing the year-long structure, these courses also used outcomes-based grading.
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