CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

KNOTTS ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION MAP

2013-2016
School Vision
Every student achieves his/her greatest potential through cooperation and
collaboration among school staff, families, and community and builds a solid
foundation for future success in a complex society.
School Mission
We are committed to educating the whole child by ensuring positive and
diverse learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment that
promotes a passion for life-long learning, respect for self and others, and an
appreciation for individual differences.
School Beliefs
At Knotts Island Elementary School, we believe in the following ideas:
Student learning is the chief priority of the school.
A safe and secure learning environment contributes to academic and
personal success.
A variety of instructional approaches should be utilized to support
student learning.
The use of current student data is necessary to assess student
performance and meet the learning needs of each student.
A learning environment is provided where all students are actively
engaged in the learning process.
Professional learning communities are established where school staff,
parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the
schools mission.
Professional development for staff is necessary in order to enhance
student learning.
Students should be encouraged to participate in regular physical activity
and healthy eating habits to help enhance learning potential.

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Current Student Data
2012-2013 School Year
End-of-Grade Test Results
Student Proficiency
Grade
3
4
5

Math
66.7%
81.8%
44.4%

Reading
61.1%
86.4%
55.6%

Science (5th Grade)

61.1%

Overall Composite: 66.4%

Met Expected Growth
Met All Federal and State Targets

Attendance Rate: 94.6%

Discipline: Out-of-School Suspension: 1
In-School Suspension: 0
Bus Suspensions: 0

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KNOTTS ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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2013-2016
Transforming Initiative 1: Implement instructional lessons and activities
that enhance student learning through problem-based/project-based learning,
utilization of critical thinking skills, and the integration of 21st Century skills
into instructional practices.
The instructional model of passively learning facts and reciting them out of context is no
longer sufficient to prepare student to survive in todays world. Solving highly complex
problems requires that students have both fundament skills (reading, writing, and math) and
21st Century skills (teamwork, problem solving, research gathering, time management,
information synthesizing, and utilizing technology tools). With this combination of skills,
students become directors and managers of their learning process, guided and mentored by
skilled teachers.
Key Staff Members Responsible: Instructional staff
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
District pacing guides
District online curriculum resources
Common Core / NC Essential Standards curriculum
Professional development opportunities
PHASE I, II, AND III
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we
will be successful if we
accomplish:

Instructional staff will

implement at least
two project-based
instructional
activities. (Partially
Met)
Instructional staff will
increase the use of
critical thinking skills
questioning and
activities into
instructional lessons

In Year 2 (2014-2015), we
will be successful if we
accomplish:
Instructional staff will

In Year 3 (2015-2016), we
will be successful if we
accomplish:
Instructional staff will

implement at least two

project-based
instructional activities.
(Met)
Instructional staff will
continue to increase
the use of critical
thinking skills
questioning/activities
and increase the use of
21st Century Skills

continue to implement
additional projectbased instructional
activities into new and
existing lessons.
Instructional staff will
continue to increase
the use of critical
thinking skills
questioning/activities
and increase the use of

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by 25%. (Partially
Met)

Instructional staff will

increase the use of
21st Century skills into
instructional lessons
by 25%. (Partially
Met)

into instructional
lessons in all
curriculum areas.
(Met)

21st Century Skills into

additional
instructional lessons in
all curriculum areas.

STRATEGIES:
Provide professional development as needed in the areas of critical thinking skills,
21st Century skills, and project-based learning.
Utilize grade-level professional learning communities to collaborate and share best
practice strategies and resources.
Establish instructional target of reaching at least 80% of students through effective
instructional activities.
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET
ARTIFACTS
DATE
Provide professional
Principal
May 2015
Attendance sheets
development and support as Instructional staff
Agendas
needed on PBL, critical
Presentations
st
thinking skills, and 21
Century skills
Provide opportunities for
Principal
May 2016
PLC schedule
instructional staff to
collaborate in PLCs.
Utilize PLCs to share
Instructional staff
May 2016
PLC agendas
resources and best practice
PLC meeting minutes
strategies in regards to
improving instructional
activities
Utilize formative
Instructional staff
May 2016
Sample lesson plans
assessments to determine
Sample formative
effectiveness of instructional
assessments
activities
Conduct classroom
Principal
May 2016
Observation data
observations to collect data
on instructional practices
Incorporate critical thinking Instructional staff
May 2016
Sample lesson plans
skills & 21st Century skills
Sample formative

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into new and existing
instructional activities
Implement project-based
learning activities

assessments
Instructional staff

May 2016

Sample lesson plans

Observation data

Transforming Initiative 2: Establish processes or procedures for setting

expectations and problem solving for increased student achievement.
In schools with higher levels of student achievement, the school is aligned
with and supportive of non-negotiable goals and expectations (for instruction
and behavior) and use data in an ongoing problem-solving process to improve
student achievement and instruction. Progress towards these goals is
continually monitored and is the driving force behind the schools actions.
(Waters & Marzano, 2006).
Key Staff Members Responsible: Instructional staff
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Healthy and Responsible Students
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
Home Base
Common Core / Essential Standards Curriculum
EVAAS
Exceptional Childrens Needs Assessment
PBIS/RtI Needs Assessment
District Pacing Guides
PHASE I, II, AND III
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be
successful if we accomplish:

Create and implement a

system and process for

In Year 2 (2014-2015), we
will be successful if we
accomplish:
Continue
implementing a

In Year 3 (2015-2016), we
will be successful if we
accomplish:
Continue
implementing a

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tracking data (academic and

behavior) at established
intervals. (Met)
Implement the RtI problemsolving process when
instructional practices do not
successfully reach at least
80% of students (whole class
and individual students).
(Met)
Implement the RtI problemsolving process when student
behavior issues impede
learning. (Met)
PBIS plan transitions from a
developing status to
operational status as
measured by implementation
surveys and needs
assessments. (Partially Met)

system and process

for tracking data
(academic and
behavior) at
established intervals.
(Met)
Continue
implementing the RtI
problem-solving
process when
instructional practices
do not successfully
reach at least 80% of
students (whole class
and individual
students). (Met)
Continue
implementing the RtI
problem-solving
process when student
behavior issues
impede learning.
(Met)
Continue to transition
our PBIS plan from a
developing status to
operational status as
measured by
implementation
surveys and needs
assessments. (Met)
Begin implementing
various components
of The Leader in Me
initiative throughout
the school. (Met)

system and process

for tracking data
(academic and
behavior) at
established intervals.
Continue
implementing the RtI
problem-solving
process when
instructional practices
do not successfully
reach at least 80% of
students (whole class
and individual
students).
Continue
implementing the RtI
problem-solving
process when student
behavior issues
impede learning.
PBIS plan continues
to function under an
operational status.
Continue
implementing more
components of The
Leader in Me
initiative throughout
the school.

STRATEGIES:
Utilize grade-level PLCs to routinely review student data (academic and behavior)
to determine the effectiveness of instructional practices.
Establish instructional target of reaching at least 80% of students through effective
instructional activities.

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Implement the RtI problem-solving process for students when academic and
behavior issues arise (based on collected data).
Routinely review school-wide discipline data to determine the effectiveness of the
PBIS plan and revise the plan as needed.
Routinely review school safety plan to determine the effectiveness of the plan and
revise the plan as needed.

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

KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET
ARTIFACTS
DATE
Provide
Principal
May 2016
PLC schedule
opportunities for
instructional staff to
collaborate in PLCs.
Utilize PLCs to
Instructional staff
May 2016
PLC agendas
routinely review
PLC meeting
student data to
minutes
determine
Sample student data
effectiveness of
(Dibels, formative
instructional
assessments)
practices
Implement RtI
Principal
May 2016
Sample RtI
process when
Instructional staff
problem-solving
student academic
RtI team
forms and data
and behavior issues
arise (whole class or
individual students)
Review school-wide RtI/PBIS team
January 2016
PBIS plan
discipline data on a
June 2016
Student discipline
routine basis to
data
determine
effectiveness of
PBIS plan and
revise plan as
needed
Review school
Principal
Quarterly or
School safety plan
safety plan on a
Secretary
As Needed
routine basis to
First Responders
determine the
Guidance
effectiveness of the
plan and make
revisions as needed

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Waivers
A waiver was granted to transfer $1,000 from the school textbook fund
to the school instructional fund.
Other Components
Certified staff are provided a duty-free lunch on a daily basis (as long as
there is adequate student supervision).
Certified staff are provided an average of five hours of planning time
per week.
COMMITMENT TO THE WORK
This document reflects the work of the Knotts Island Elementary 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:
THOMAS WILSON
PRINCIPAL

02-06-14
DATE

MARY OLSON
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

02-06-14
DATE

THIS PLAN WAS PRESENTED TO THE STAFF FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ON JANUARY
17, 2014.
THE RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
_____18______ APPROVE

______0_____ NOT APPROVE

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