SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FIFE HIGH SCHOOL
IMPLEMENTATION SCHOOL YEAR
2003 – 2004
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision at Fife High School is one in which the students, staff, and community work together to create an environment in which students achieve their fullest potential academically, socially and emotionally.
In order to realize this vision, we believe that:
Student Objectives
By thinking analytically, logically, and creatively, students are able to:
School Improvement Plan 2002-2003
Objective #1
Institute a reading program to assist struggling readers.
• Ed Performance test results indicate that we have sophomores below grade level in reading.
• Last years WASL results indicated that 23% of the current junior class did not meet state standards in reading .
Christine Carnrite was sent to training this past spring and summer.
Materials were purchased over the summer.
All 10 th graders will be tested within the first few weeks of school using Ed Performance.
Develop a pull out model that allows students to get assistance without losing the opportunity of other class choices.
Student performance gains will be verified through pre and post testing.
2003 WASL test scores should increase over last year.
Six of the twelve students (50%) in the class passed the reading portion of the WASL.
Five of the twelve students (42%) in the class passed the writing potion of the WASL.
Two of the twelve passed both phases of the WASL 17%.
Average 1.4 grade level increase in reading in one semester.
Implement tools for assessing student engagement in the classroom.
• Continued work in Standard Bearer indicates the need to have a standardized system for assessing the engagement levels of students in the classroom.
• Harris Survey results indicate that students feel the work they are being given could be more engaging.
Strategy for Solution
Continue with the work we began last year during prep period meetings in developing a variety of assessment tools that could be used in the classroom.
Ask for staff volunteers to carry out a prolonged evaluation process and report to their peers how this data affected their lesson designs.
Continue to use descriptive reviews and lesson protocols to improve lesson development.
Progress Evaluation
Increased engagement of students based on lesson assessments.
Increased Harris Survey results by .2 with students and parents in regards to curriculum and school atmosphere.
Impact:
All departments utilized a developed student assessment tool at the end of the first semester. That data was gathered and presented back to the staff and the school board. This data indicated that 60% of students felt they were highly engaged in the work given to them at Fife High School.
The second semester some departments developed a more comprehensive tool that met their specific need for student input on lesson design. This data was used at staff meetings, department meetings and prep period meetings in discussing and implementing improved lessons (increasing levels of engagement).
Several staff participated in the WOW academy and worked together in teams in developing lesson exemplars.
Objective #3
Continue to examine the scope and sequence of 6-12 Standards of Learning.
• Staff surveys from the last year indicate a desire to spend more time on curriculum 6-12.
• Need exists to clearly define scope and sequence of curriculum 6-12 with the opening of Columbia Junior High.
Strategy for Solution
Dedicate time on either LID days or Standard Bearer days to meet with staff from SLMS and FHS to examine and discuss the Standards of Learning.
Continued work with Dr. Harruff on curriculum adoption (English / Science).
Progress Evaluation
Increased awareness and implementation of the Standards of Learning 6-12.
Scope and sequence of curriculum for transition from Columbia Junior High to Fife High School is established.
2003 WASL scores will improve.
Impact
Successful opening to CJH. Clearly defined curriculum for 8-12.
Objective #4
Increase state standardized test scores (WASL/ITED). Goals in the areas of Math and Reading will exceed state standards by 10%.
Math 2001: 41.7% 2002: 49% (45%) 2003: 58% 2004: 65%
Reading 2001: 61.3% 2002: 67% (77%) 2003: 84% 2004: 90%
In addition, it is the goal of FHS to continue to increase the percentage of students who pass both the writing and listening portions of the WASL by 5% annually.
Listening 2001: 84% 2002: 91% 2003: 96% 2004: 100%
Writing 2001: 39% 2002: 66% 2003: 71% 2004: 76%
Show a continued improvement in our ITED scores, with a goal to have the highest scores in our league.
Strategy for Solution
Present test results to staff during retreat and discuss strategies for improvement.
Use prep period meetings to look at questions released by OSPI.
Send interested staff to WASL training in February. They will become trainers on staff.
Continue incentives developed last year.
Progress Evaluation
Meet goals on WASL and ITED in 2003.
Impact
We exceeded goals in the WASL Reading scores 78.2%, Writing 76.1%, and Mathematics 54.7%. We did not make our Listening goal, falling 6% short at 89%. We did not make our goals in the ITED, placing second in our league behind Peninsula High School and either matching or dropping in each area (no less than 4%).
Objective #5
Develop a plan for how the 4 P's (Plan, Pathway, Port-folio and Project) should be instituted at Fife High School.
• Graduation requirement for the class of 2008 (HB 1209)
Strategy for Solution
Use retreat to educate and brainstorm ideas for the implementation of the 4 P's.
Standard Bearer days will be used (working lunches) for brainstorming and discussion.
Develop committees for each area that will bring recommendations back to faculty.
Progress Evaluation
We will have a plan for how FHS will implement the 4 P's by the end of the school year.
Impact
We moved Marlyne Johnson into a position of Career Information Specialist and she will move the building forward in the 5 P's work.
For the 2003-2004 School Improvement Plan
The following tools were used in our comprehensive needs assessment:
• 2002-2003 Standard Bearer Assessment Report
• 2003 Test results
• 2000 through 2003 Harris Interactive Survey results
• Teacher Needs Assessment Survey
• Student Assessment Surveys
• Parent Advisory Council feedback
• Site-Based School Improvement Team input and feedback
• 2002-2003 Annual Performance Report
Needs identified through achievement data:
Develop lesson exemplars in each department for increased student engagement.
Continue to improve our WASL test scores.
Needs identified through the Parent Advisory Council:
Increase safety for students on campus.
Needs identified through faculty and administration:
Increase connections with students; create safety nets for failing students.
Establish system for writing and implementing IEP's within the building.
• Adequate Progress for the 2003-2004 School Improvement Plan will be achieved when the stated goals have been met.
VISION STATEMENT 2003-04
Throughout the school district there is a clear focus on students and on the quality of the work provided to students - work that students find interesting, challenging, and satisfying and that results in their learning what is expected by schools, parents, and the community.
GOALS AND ACTION PLAN
Specific School Goal #1 :
• Increase WASL scores as per our annual goals and meet all cell standards of NCLB.
Increase state standardized WASL test scores. Goals in the areas of Math and Reading will exceed state standards by 10%.
Math 2001: 41.7% 2002: 49% 2003: 54.7% 2004: 65%
Reading 2001: 61.3% 2002: 67% 2003: 78.2% 2004: 90%
Writing 2001: 39% 2002: 66% 2003: 76.1% 2004: 80%
Science 2003: 31.7% 2004: 41.7%
Action Plan (Based on Research-Identify):
• Increase WASL awareness through staff discussions and examining test results from 2002-2003.
• Chris Carnrite will facilitate after school reading strategies for teachers. Chris will also continue to run our reading program based upon Ed Performance data for 10 th graders.
• Betsy Ritchie will facilitate after school writing strategies for teachers.
• Math teachers will continue Texas Instrument Training.
• Send staff members and administration to WASL conference.
• Maintain plan for rewarding superior effort on the WASL.
• Prep work prior to the test with English and Math teachers. We will continue student preparation work with other students.
• Have community members serve drinks and treats in the morning prior to the test. In addition, Booster Club in conjunction with COSTCO provided treats for students during test.
• Continue to facilitate testing process based upon research.
Goal Assessment (Impact on Student Achievement):
• Our scores will rise in each category as stated above and more students will earn their Certificate of Mastery (49.4% to 54.4%).
• Meet all cell requirements for NCLB (American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic, White, Special Education Limited English and Low Income Students).
Specific School Goal #2 :
• Continue Working on the Work by developing lesson exemplars and assessing levels of engagement of students.
Action Plan (Based on Research-Identify):
• Administer student assessments in classes at the end of units as well as the end of the semester. Data will be collected, tabulated and analyzed.
• Host our own WOW Academies to create exemplar lessons collaboratively.
• Staff/students will present student work at faculty meetings.
• Staff will present exemplar lessons at faculty meetings and prep period meetings.
• FHS will develop exemplar lessons for resource purposes in building and within the Standard Bearer Network.
Goal Assessment (Impact on Student Achievement):
• Increased levels of engagement (+10%) based upon student input and compared to previous data.
• Create at least one exemplar lesson in each curriculum that will be posted on the server.
• Ongoing discussions with staff on offering more high-end classes.
Specific School Goal #3 :
Create a better learning environment for all students.
Action Plan (Based on Research-Identify):
• Continue using Ed Performance to identify struggling readers and provide assistance.
• Look into software programs to enhance curriculum and provide support for struggling learners.
• Align our administrators and counselors by alphabet so that they can work together as a team with students and staff on issues of concern.
• Designate a specific time for staff, administrators and counselors to meet monthly to discuss students who may be struggling to succeed. Create a “Safety Net” for students.
• Emphasize our no tolerance harassment/bullying policy and establish specific procedures for addressing harassment concerns.
• Emphasis and consistently enforce our building dress code.
• Work with ASB Leadership in bringing student concerns to the table through lunchtime conversations, weekly ASB meetings and other open forums.
Goal Assessment (Impact on Student Achievement):
• We are able to successfully intervene on potential student failures and fewer students lose credit. (Data report)
• Parents of failing students feel the school is doing everything possible to assist their student. (Qualitative data collected as a baseline for improvement)
• Staff feels that we are working together as a team (staff, administration, counseling) in redirecting struggling students. (Create survey)
• General student body opinion indicates that the school environment is positive and conducive for learning. (Create survey if Harris is not used at the end of 2003-2004)