School Improvement Plan
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Broadneck High School School Improvement Plan Our School’s Story Located on the suburban Broadneck Peninsula and in walking distance to the Magothy River and Chesapeake Bay, Broadneck High School is one of twelve high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public School district. Home of the Bruins, Broadneck High School offers a number of academic and extra-curricular opportunities for over 2,100 students each year, allowing them to pursue personal interests that help prepare them for post- secondary life. As an Advanced Placement (AP) Distinguished and AVID Certified Site, Broadneck has set a standard of excellence since its inception in 1982. The Broadneck BRUINS are Bold, Ready, United, Innovative, and Never give up! The AVID program utilizes 21st century tools and best instructional practices to ensure increased academic excellence and college readiness. The Performance and Visual Arts Magnet Program (PVA) provides an opportunity for talented young musicians from all over the county to showcase their talents and develop their skills. The Broadneck Marching Band is highly competitive on the state and national level. With over 30 signature- related field experiences in 2017-2018, the Environmental Literacy Signature Program funds additional co-curricular clubs such as Envirothon Club, Recycling Club, Bay Ambassadors and Recycled Runway Club. In 2016, Broadneck became one of 386 schools nationwide to be awarded the USDE Green Ribbon honor. This recognition is provided to schools across the nation who demonstrate effective school sustainability. Broadneck is also a Maryland Green School and a 2017 National Wildlife Foundation Eco School’s Green Flag Awardee. Our athletic program has amassed 39 state championships while also displaying high levels of sportsmanship and community service. Other academic programs, such as BRUIN BLOCK, empower students to make responsible decisions and take action for their own education. These are only a few of the many opportunities and activities offered to students at Broadneck. Broadneck has many highly-qualified teachers, making this staff one of the best in the county and state. Many of our teachers are Broadneck High School alums, and even more are graduates from Anne Arundel County Public Schools. This sets us apart, and is evidence that people want to come back to our school and community. Staff members are involved in extra-curricular clubs, activities, and athletics, and the turnover rate is minimal each year. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to Broadneck and their profession. The Broadneck community is a close-knit family who are proud to wear maroon and gray with a distinguishable pride and spirit. There is a great amount of parental involvement and professional collaboration, including the PTSO and Athletics Booster Club. Our entire community, teachers and parents included, help support and provide a top-notch education that all students deserve. We want to ensure that ALL students are provided a safe, quality learning environment, and feel engaged and excited at Broadneck High School. In last year’s MDS3 survey (2017-2018), 72% of our students responded, “I feel like I belong,” and 78% responded, “Adults believe all students can do well if they try.” While these are relatively high, these percentages have decreased from the previous school year (2016-2017). We also want to offer rigorous academic programs, and set a high standard of academic achievement and excellence to prepare them for life after high school. Recent PARCC scores have shown 68% of English 10 students “Exceeding or Met Expectations,” while Algebra 1 PARCC scores have increased 15.2% from 2017 to 2018. These highlights show us the potential for our students to achieve academic success, while feeling a sense of belonging at our school. This year, we will try to increase the percentage of students who report that AACPS staff care for and support them. Strategies that will be implemented include building positive, professional relationships, increasing awareness of clubs and activity opportunities during Bruin Block, encouraging staff members to attend after-school activities and events, and utilizing student mentors. Broadneck will also try to increase the percentage of students in grades 9- 12 who meet or exceed expectations on standardized English and mathematics assessments. Strategies that will be implemented include increasing student practice in Unify and becoming more comfortable testing with technology, embedding PARCC styled questions in day-to-day lessons, incorporating department specific goals, and analyzing data with the leadership team. Broadneck High 2017 - 2018 School Report Card 4 OUT OF 5 STARS Percentile Rank: 75 (High) HOW DID MY SCHOOL DO OVERALL? Overall school performance is determined by a combination of academic and school quality indicators. The total earned points percent is provided as well as a percentile rank and a star designation. POSSIBLE EARNED ANNUAL INDICATOR POINTS POINTS* TARGET IMPROVEMENT** Academic Achievement 30.0 19.5 -- Graduation Rate 15.0 14.2 -- Progress in Achieving English Language Proficiency 10.0 5.0 -- Readiness for Post-Secondary Success 10.0 9.3 na -- School Quality and Student Success 25.0 17.4 na -- TOTAL POINTS: 90.0 65.5 Total Earned Points: 65.5 Total Points Possible: 90.0 = 72% TOTAL EARNED PERCENT Broadneck High School Directions: Choose 2–5 Indicators of Success that will drive your school improvement efforts — at least one related to Relationships/Readiness and one related to Rigor/Readiness. If they are related, you may use just one set of Action Steps. If they are unrelated, please start a new Metrics Page and start a new set of Action Steps. • Increase the percentage of students who report that AACPS staff care for and support them. Increase the percentage of students who report that Broadneck staff care for and support them by 8%. Professional Development/ Monitoring Implementation Monitoring Effectiveness Action Steps Resources/Central Office ● Timeline ● Person(s) Responsible Partners ● Person(s) Responsible Professional Development Timeline Bruin of the Month for students to be rewarded -School Improvement Plan team will - Survey administered each semester -Conferencing with student mentors use an online Bruin of the Month to evaluate student perception on for positive behavior in and outside of class. about their role and responsibilities platform. Bruin of the Month, Assemblies, and survey questions Implementing quarterly assemblies to increase -Department professional development to meet specific -Administration and available student wellness and positive school culture (Ex. teachers attend and help facilitate - Survey at the end of the year department goals Social Media/Bullying, Drugs/Alcohol/Vaping, assemblies Mental Health, Relationships) - Signature PD - Questionnaire/ Survey for student - Counselors attending monthly mentors and mentees as well as 9th student mentor meetings in addition grade council members to gauge Incorporating student mentors to work with - Training for teachers and staff on to checking with mentors and efficiency, monitored progress, and struggling students to encourage and support events and wellness activities. mentees about progress and future suggestions for changes each goals semester their academic and social needs. - Monthly teacher liaison meeting - Spreadsheet of all gear given to th Resources with the 9 grade council to bring students each MP th concerns to administration Form a 9 grade council like SALC and PAC to - Incentives for Bruin of the Month increase opportunities for all students voices to - Money for guest be heard. - All staff implements overlays of speakers/presenters of assemblies - Database and spreadsheet of Environmental Literacy into Signature overlays and Club and classroom lessons at least once a MP Use of Environmental Literacy Signature - Survey on student perception Field Trip data discussed at monthly Program to create opportunities for all students leadership meetings inside and outside of the classroom - Walk through data of - Monthly Wellness committee Environmental Literacy evident in Central Office Partners meetings. lessons discussed and analyzed at monthly leadership meetings -Specialist School Climate st - 1 MP communication to staff of Increase the overall wellness of the school - Feedback gathered from students, - Equity office the committee and joining to help (mental, physical, emotional, etc..). parents, community and staff on facilitate Wellness Week. event, activities, and wellness week - Resource staff (survey, coffee with the principal, etc…) - Monthly communication to students, parents, community and - Wellness Coordinator Christina staff of wellness events and Walsh activities. Person(s) Responsible - Incorporate yoga, stress management, and walking for Teachers, Administrators, wellness clubs during Bruin Block Leadership team, Staff, Athletics, Signature, Wellness Committee and after school for students and staff. - Faculty “field trips” that connect wellness and signature (Environmental Literacy) together to promote health and overall wellbeing for staff. Person(s) Responsible Teachers, Administrators, Leadership Team, Counselors, Staff, Athletics, Signature, Wellness Committee Broadneck High School Directions: Choose 2–5 Indicators of Success that will drive your school improvement efforts — at least one related to Relationships/Readiness and one related to Rigor/Readiness. If they are related, you may use just one set of Action Steps. If they are unrelated,