CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

GES STRATEGIC PLAN

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2013-2014
Transforming Initiative 1: Establish an environment rich in data
literacy
[By creating a data room, our teachers and staff will have a place to come together to
focus on data and implement strategies that will improve student performance. These
tools will be used for grade-level planning (including benchmark assessments), RtI
Problem Solving, and Differentiated Instruction]
Key Staff Members Responsible:

Mrs. Lasher, Mr. Baldwin, Classroom Teachers

State Board of Education Goals:

Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
ABC Tools
AimsWeb
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking
Benchmark Assessments
Behavior

EVAAS
Power School/Home Base
Read to Achieve
EOG and BOG Scores

PHASE I AND II
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Create a data room and update quarterly with reading and math benchmark
assessment data Partially Met
Use the data collected and problem solving method to establish a universal plan
for each grade level in reading and math Met
Understand and create a common language when using the data to drive
instruction. Met
Establish an understanding of data analysis and using that to create realistic goals
for our students and teachers. Partially Met
Increase the number of students proficient by 3-5% in both Dibels and TRC of
our Reading 3D data. Partially Met
Increase the number of students proficient in math by 3-5% using quarterly data.
Partially Met
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Instructional staff will continue to use and explore data in PLC meetings
using color coded folders.

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Instructional staff will continue to complete data analysis of classroom

assessments to guide instruction.
Continue working towards goal of increasing Dibels and TRC by 5% from
BOY to EOY Benchmark.
Continue working towards the goals of increasing number of students
proficient in math by 3-5%.

STRATEGIES:
Weekly grade level meetings to review and analyze data
Analyze universal plan after each benchmark assessment to document growth and
modify as necessary (continue)
Weekly RtI Meetings as needed- Tier 3
Gathering Data in a Timely Manner
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET DATE ARTIFACTS
Provide staff
Principal
August 2013Presentations
development for
Assistant Principal
June 2014
Sign In/Evaluations
data literacy
Lead Teachers
Display data for
Teachers
June 2015
Red, Yellow, and
reading and math
Administration
Green Folders per
benchmarks
Grade Level
Post-its documents
on grade level,
below grade level,
and at-risk students.
Creating and Update Classroom Teachers
June 2015
Grade Level
Grade Level
Administration
Universal Plan
Universal Plans
Reading and Math
Creating a common Classroom Teachers
June 2015
Common
assessment in a
assessments
subject area for data
analysis
Weekly RtI
Administration
June 2015
Notes from
Meetings
Classroom Teachers
Meetings
As needed
RtI Team
Data Collection for
at-risk students in
the RtI Process
Weekly PLC

Classroom Teachers
RtI Team

June 2015

Data Collection

Administration

June 2015

Agendas

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meetings

PLCs

Transforming Initiative 2: Create and use formative assessments to

guide instruction and remediation to monitor student achievement
[By working through our PLCs, we are allowing more time for teachers to plan, create
and analyze formative assessments to guide instruction using the pacing guides. Time
will also be provided for vertical planning as well as horizontal to ensure effective
assessments are aligning with the common core.]
Key Staff Members Responsible: Mrs. Lasher, Mr. Baldwin, Classroom Teachers,
Title 1 Staff
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
SchoolNet (3-5)
AimsWeb
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking

EVAAS
Power School/Home Base

PHASE I AND II
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Regular PLC meetings to cover pacing guides and Common Core Standards for
creating formative assessments Partially Met
Quarterly Vertical Planning meetings Not Met
Increase Reading EOG Scores to at least 50% proficient and Math EOG Scores to
at least 60% proficient Partially Met
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Vertical Planning Sessions (per semester)
Regular PLC meetings to cover pacing guides and Common Core Standards
for creating formative assessments
Increase Reading EOG Scores to at least 50% proficient and Math EOG
Scores to at least 60% proficient
STRATEGIES:
Teachers will review pacing guides to ensure common core standards are being
covered
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Teachers will create Nine Weeks Plans aligning with Pacing Guides
Lesson Plans turned in Bi-Monthly
Weekly PLC meetings
Problem-solving team meetings

Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities

KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET DATE ARTIFACTS
Same Skills Taught Classroom Teachers
June 2015
Nine Week Plans
Weekly at each
Grade Levels
Weekly Meetings
Grade Level PLCs
June 2015
Agendas, Meeting
Administration
Notes
Professional
Development
Cross-training
Sharing good
teaching strategies
Data Analysis of
Common
Assessments
Scheduled
Formative
Assessments for
Math

Administration

June 2015

Agenda of Meeting
Training Documents

Classroom Teachers

June 2015

Meeting Minutes

Classroom Teachers

June 2015

Assessment Data

Classroom Teachers

June 2015

PLC Meetings,
Assessment Data

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Transforming Initiative 3: Establish a culture where staff and students

work together to promote leadership in the classrooms, throughout our
school, and in our community.
[By focusing on our culture, we are determining that leadership is a foundation idea that
can be taught in the context of the other subjects Franklin Covey (2014). To implement,
we must have an understanding of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and create an
implementation plan that includes developing a common language among our school and
a recognition process to highlight leadership qualities.]
Key Staff Members Responsible: Mrs. Lasher, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Hall, Staff Members
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
EVAAS
PBIS
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking

Power School/Home Base

Leader In Me
7 Habits of Highly Effective People

PHASE I AND I
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Establish a common language to ensure a safe and nurturing learning
environment. Met
Introduce Leader in Me and 7 Habits to staff Met
Come to agreement to implement Leader in Me in our school Met
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Introduce 7 Habits to students
Establish a common language to ensure a safe and nurturing learning
environment among students and staff
STRATEGIES:
Monthly team meetings to implement Leader in Me for the 2014-2015 school
year.

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Create a monthly recognition program that emphasizes the character education

traits that relates to Leader in Me
Update PBIS matrix for common language

Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities

KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET DATE ARTIFACTS
Monthly Meetings
Principal
May 2015
Presentations
to plan for each
Teachers and TAs
Sign In/Evaluations
Habit
Award Recognition Mr. Hall, Mrs. Derby,
June 2015
Data on # of
for Character Traits Mrs. Lasher
students earning
Student of the
awards
Month
PBIS Recognition
Mrs. Lasher, Mrs.
Each Nine
Data Sheets
Baldwin, Teachers
Weeks
Calendar of Events
Weekly Recognition PBIS Team, Classroom
June 2015
Documentation of
Leaders of the
Teachers
Awards
Week
1-2 Activities
Classroom Teachers
June 2015
Lesson Plans
Weekly in
Classrooms
regarding Habits
Leader In Me Team Mrs. Lasher, Mrs. Derby, May 2015
Sign-in sheets
Mr. Hall, teachers
Meeting Notes
Habits Discussed
Mrs. Wallace
June 2014
Morning News
Daily on
Students
Announcements

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WAIVERS
THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN MAY INCLUDE REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS
FOR STATE LAWS, RULES, OR POLICIES FOR THAT SCHOOL. A REQUEST
FOR A WAIVER SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF G.S. 115C-105.
(REQUESTS OF THIS NATURE MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE
LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION OR INCLUSION
IN THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.)
IN

ACCORDANCE WITH A SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ACCEPTED

UNDER G.S. 115C-105.27, STATE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR
TEACHER ASSISTANTS MAY BE TRANSFERRED FOR CLASSROOM
TEACHERS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE OR
PERSONNEL TO SERVE THE WHOLE SCHOOL.

IN

ACCORDANCE WITH A SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ACCEPTED

UNDER G.S. 115C-105.27, STATE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR
CLASSROOM MATERIALS/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT
MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEXTBOOKS;
OR STATE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR TEXTBOOKS MAY BE
TRANSFERRED ONLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF INSTRUCTIONAL
SUPPLIES, INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER CLASSROOM
MATERIALS.

OTHER PLANS REFERENCED OR INCLUDED

THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SHALL INCLUDE

A PLAN TO:
ADDRESS SCHOOL SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE CONCERNS;
PROVIDE A DUTY-FREE LUNCH PERIOD FOR EVERY TEACHER ON A
DAILY BASIS OR AS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENT TEAM; AND

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PROVIDE DUTY-FREE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TIME FOR EVERY

TEACHER UNDER G.S. 115C-301.1, WITH THE GOAL OF
PROVIDING AN AVERAGE OF AT LEAST FIVE HOURS OF PLANNING
TIME PER WEEK.

COMMITMENT TO THE WORK

This document reflects the work of W T Griggs School Improvement Team, Principal,
Assistant Principal(s) and staff subcommittees and teams. The plan will serve as a guide
as the school works toward increasing academic achievement for ALL students. It will be
continually monitored, evaluated and updated.
SIGNED BY:
ANGELA LASHE______________
PRINCIPAL

_12/1/14___
DATE

MELISSA WALLACE & SANDY FOST

__12/1/14___
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

DATE

THIS PLAN WAS PRESENTED TO THE STAFF FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ON (12/5/14)
THE RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
___17________ APPROVE

_____0______ NOT APPROVE

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