CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN

& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
Year 1 Plan
Transforming Initiative 1: Use formative feedback to increase academic
achievement by all students.
Based on increased rigor and new standards Moyock Middle School needs to
investigate/implement ways to restore its academic prestige.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Phil Walls, Principal
Deb Gorza, Assistant Principal
Randy Wood, Assistant Principal
Wendy Midgett, Chairperson
Lisa Lane, 8th Grade Representative
Heather DeCastillia, 7th Grade Representative/Secretary
Doug Townsend, EC Representative
Nicole Johnston, 6th Grade Representative
Greta Nelson, 6th Grade Representative
Jennifer Robinson, Elective Representative
Brenda Forehand, Parent Representative
State Board of Education Goals: [List all that apply]
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS: [SAMPLES BELOW]
ABC Tools
AimsWeb
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking

EVAAS
Power School/Home Base

PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Improve EOG scores in Reading to 65% as a school.
Improve EOG scores in Math to 60% as a school.
Improve Common Core Math EOC score to 85%.
2013-14 Results:
6th Grade Reading 73.63% (134 students level 3 or above. 182 students tested)
7th Grade Reading 71.89% (133 students level 3 or above. 185 students tested)
8th Grade Reading 63.33% (114 students level 3 or above. 180 students tested)

6th Grade Math 41.3% (76 students level 3 or above. 184 students tested)
7th Grade Math 46.81% (88 students level 3 or above. 188 students tested)
8th Grade Math 37.02% (67 students level 3 or above. 181 students tested)

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
Common Core (Math 1) EOC 100% (40 students tested, and 40 students level 3 or above.
39 students level 4s and 5s)
As Compared to 2012-2013 Results
th

6 Grade Reading 47.8%

7th Grade Reading 56.1%
8th Grade Reading 36.3%
6th Grade Math 34.4%
7th Grade Math 38.9%
8th Grade Math 24.7%
Moyock Middle School increased our achievement rate. We are continuing to strive to
excellence.
STRATEGIES:
Monitor strategies being utilized during walkthroughs and classroom observations.
Use the RTI process to target subgroups, and provide them appropriate instruction.
Analyze data through PLC meetings, and data review meetings.
Increase the use of differentiation in the classroom.
Use common core resource materials/DPI website.
PBiS incentives.
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
TARGET
ARTIFACTS
RESPONSIBLE
DATE
Walkthroughs/classroom Principal
August
Observations/walkthroug
observations
Assistant
2013-June
h data
Principals
2014
Provide professional
Principal
August
Presentations
development on RTI
Assistant Principal 2013Sign In/Evaluations
process
Lead Teachers
June2014
RTI/PLC data review
Principal
August
Data review sheets
meetings
Assistant Principal 2013-June
Minutes from meetings
Teachers
2014
Increased use of
Teachers
August
Lesson Plans
differentiation
2013-June
Walkthrough data
2014
Observations
Use of Common core
materials/DPI website

Teachers

PBiS Incentives

Principal
Assistant
Principals

August
2013-June
2014
August
2013-June
2014

Lesson plans
Student work
Used materials
Character Trait Drawings
Classroom Challenges
Thank you for staff

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
Teachers

Transforming Initiative 2: Use increased engagement and encourage positive

choices to reduce behavioral infractions, and maintain school safety.
By reducing the number of discipline referrals, students will be in class where they are receiving
the instruction needed to be a successful student.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Phil Walls, Principal
Deb Gorza, Assistant Principal
Randy Wood, Assistant Principal
Wendy Midgett, Chairperson
Lisa Lane, 8th Grade Representative
Heather DeCastillia, 7th Grade Representative/Secretary
Doug Townsend, EC Representative
Nicole Johnston, 6th Grade Representative
Greta Nelson, 6th Grade Representative
Jennifer Robinson, Elective Representative
Brenda Forehand, Parent Representative
State Board of Education Goals: [List all that apply]
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
Power School/Home Base
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking
PBiS data/strategies
PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
A decrease in the amount of discipline referrals resulting in OSS and RIS.
Successful implementation of PBiS strategies throughout the school.
Successful implementation of RTI throughout the school.
We are continuing this transforming initiative, so that we will have a full years data to review.
STRATEGIES:
Increase differentiation in the classroom.
PBiS incentives
Use of common core materials/DPI website
Utilize school safety following county policy and procedure

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET
ARTIFACTS
DATE
Professional
Principal
August 2013Presentations
Development
Assistant Principals
June 201
Sign In/Evaluations
involving PBiS/RTI Lead Teachers
Discipline data
Principal
August 2013Data review sheets
review through
Assistant Principals
June 2014
Minutes from PLC
PLCs
Teachers
meeting
Discipline referral
Data
School Safety
Principal
August 2013Black boxes, Safe
Assistant Principal
June 2014
school training with
Teachers
Sheriffs
department, Crisis
Management plan,
Fire drills, Fire
Inspection

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

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
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
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 Moyock Middle 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:
_____________________________
PRINCIPAL

____________
DATE

_____________________________
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

____________
DATE

THIS PLAN WAS PRESENTED TO THE STAFF FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ON 2/11/14
THE RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
___________ APPROVE

___________ NOT APPROVE

Year 2 Plan
Transforming Initiative 1: Use formative feedback to increase academic
achievement by all students.
Based on increased rigor and new standards Moyock Middle School needs to
investigate/implement ways to restore its academic prestige.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Phil Walls, Principal
Deb Gorza, Assistant Principal
Wendy Midgett, Chairperson
Lisa Lane, 8th Grade Representative
Heather DeCastillia, 7th Grade Representative/Secretary
Doug Townsend, EC Representative
Nicole Johnston, 6th Grade Representative
Tina Bundy, 6th Grade Representative
Jennifer Robinson, Elective Representative
Tina Burgan, Parent Representative
State Board of Education Goals: [List all that apply]
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
ABC Tools
Power School/Home Base

EVAAS
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking

PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will continue to strive to reach the goal we sat last year, for math
EOGs, and increase our achievement in reading and Common Core 1. We will be successful if
we accomplish:
Improve EOG scores in Reading to 73% as a school.
Improve EOG scores in Math to 50% as a school.
Improve Common Core Math EOC score to 95%.

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
2014-15 Results:
6th Grade Reading 70.2%
7th Grade Reading 71.00%
8th Grade Reading 61.2%
6th Grade Math 44.8%
7th Grade Math 48.5%
8th Grade Math 34.2%
Common Core (Math 1) 93.2% (tested 74 students as compared to 40 the year prior)
2013-14 Results:
6th Grade Reading 73.63%
7th Grade Reading 71.89%
8th Grade Reading 63.33%
6th Grade Math 41.3%
7th Grade Math 46.81%
8th Grade Math 37.02%
Common Core (Math 1) EOC 100% (40 students tested, and 40 students level 3 or above.
39 students level 4s and 5s)
As Compared to 2012-2013 Results
th

6 Grade Reading 47.8%

7th Grade Reading 56.1%
8th Grade Reading 36.3%
6th Grade Math 34.4%
7th Grade Math 38.9%
8th Grade Math 24.7%
Moyock Middle School increased our achievement rate. We are continuing to strive to
excellence.
STRATEGIES:
Monitor strategies being utilized during walkthroughs and classroom observations.
Use the RTI process to target subgroups, and provide them appropriate instruction.
Analyze data through PLC meetings, and data review meetings.
Increase the use of differentiation in the classroom.
Use common core resource materials/DPI website.
PBiS incentives.
Data Team Meetings.
Math staff development with Jeff Merithew.
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
TARGET
ARTIFACTS
RESPONSIBLE
DATE

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
Walkthroughs/classroo
m observations
Provide professional
development on RTI
process
RTI/PLC data review
meetings
Increased use of
differentiation
Use of Common core
materials/DPI website
PBiS Incentives

Data Meetings

Math Meetings

Autism Module 1
Training

Principal
Assistant
Principals
Principal
Assistant Principal
Lead Teachers
Principal
Assistant Principal
Teachers
Teachers
AIG Teacher
EC Teachers
Teachers
Principal
Assistant
Principals
Teachers
Principal
Assistant
Principals
Teachers
Principal
Assistant
Principals
Teachers
Principal
Assistant
Principals
EC Staff (District
Level)
Teachers

August
2014-June
2015
August
2014

Observations/walkthrough
data

August
2014-June
2015
August
2014-June
2015
August
2014-June
2015
August
2014-June
2015

Data review sheets

Minutes from meetings

August
2014-June
2015

Meeting Minutes
Testing Data
Benchmarks
Attendance
Discipline Data
Staff Development (Jeff
Merithew)
PLC Meetings
Observation/Walkthroughs
Sign-in Sheets
Sea System

August
2014-June
2015
October
2014

Presentations
Sign In/Evaluations

Lesson Plans
Walkthrough data
Observations
Lesson plans
Student work
Used materials
Character Trait Drawings
Classroom Challenges
Thank you for staff

Transforming Initiative 2: Use increased engagement and encourage positive

choices to reduce behavioral infractions, and maintain school safety.
By reducing the number of discipline referrals, students will be in class where they are receiving
the instruction needed to be a successful student.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Phil Walls, Principal
Deb Gorza, Assistant Principal
Wendy Midgett, Chairperson
Lisa Lane, 8th Grade Representative
Heather DeCastillia, 7th Grade Representative/Secretary

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
Doug Townsend, EC Representative
Nicole Johnston, 6th Grade Representative
Tina Bundy, 6th Grade Representative
Jennifer Robinson, Elective Representative
Tina Burgan, Parent Representative
State Board of Education Goals: [List all that apply]
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
Power School/Home Base
PBiS data/strategies

RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking

PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
We are continuing this transforming initiative, so that we will have a full years data to review.
MMS has been recognized as a MODEL school for the 2014-2015 school year and a GREEN
RIBBON school for the 2013-2014 school year

A decrease in the amount of discipline referrals resulting in OSS and RIS.

Successful implementation of PBiS/MTSS strategies throughout the school.
Successful implementation of RTI throughout the school.

STRATEGIES:
Increase differentiation in the classroom.
PBiS incentives
Use of common core materials/DPI website
Utilize school safety following county policy and procedure
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET
ARTIFACTS
DATE
Professional
Principal
August 2014Presentations
Development
Assistant Principals
June 2015
Sign In/Evaluations
involving PBiS/RTI Lead Teachers
Discipline data
Principal
August 2014Data review sheets
review through Data Assistant Principals
June 2015
Minutes from PLC
Team Meetings &
Teachers
meeting
PLCs
Discipline referral Data
Data Team Meeting
minutes
School Safety
Principal
August 2013Black boxes, Crisis
Assistant Principals
June 2014
Management plan, Fire

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
Teachers
Autism Module 1
Training

Principal
Assistant Principals
EC Staff (District Level)
Teachers

October 2014

drills, Fire Inspection,

Active Table Top
Shooter Training
Sign-in Sheets
Sea System

COMMITMENT TO THE WORK

This document reflects the work of Moyock Middle 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:
PHIL WALLS
PRINCIPAL

_______
DATE

LISA LANE_______________
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

_______
DATE

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015

Year 3 Plan
Transforming Initiative 1: Use formative feedback to increase academic
achievement by all students.
Based on increased rigor and new standards Moyock Middle School needs to
investigate/implement ways to restore its academic prestige.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Phil Walls, Principal
Deb Gorza, Assistant Principal
Julie Iorio, Instructional Coordinator
Lisa Lane, Chairperson
Pam White, 7th Grade Representative
Heather DeCastillia, 7th Grade Representative/Secretary
Doug Townsend, EC Representative
Tina Bundy, 6th Grade Representative
Jennifer Robinson, Elective Representative
Jewyl Harris, Parent Representative
State Board of Education Goals: [List all that apply]
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
ABC Tools
Power School/Home Base

EVAAS
MTSS Problem Solving Data Tracking

PHASE 111 (YEAR 3)

In Year 3 (2015-2016), we will continue to strive to reach the goal, for math EOGs, and increase
our achievement in reading and Common Core 1. We will be successful if we accomplish:
Improve EOG scores in Reading to 73% as a school.
Improve EOG scores in Math to 50% as a school.

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015

Improve Common Core Math EOC score to 95%.

STRATEGIES:
Monitor strategies being utilized during walkthroughs and classroom observations.
Use the RTI process to target subgroups, and provide them appropriate instruction.
Analyze data through PLC meetings, and data review meetings.
Increase the use of differentiation in the classroom.
Use common core resource materials/DPI website.
PBiS incentives.
Data Team Meetings.
Math staff development with Jeff Merithew.
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
TARGET
ARTIFACTS
RESPONSIBLE
DATE
Walkthroughs/classroom Principal
August
Observations/walkthrough
observations
Assistant Principal 2015-June
data
Instructional
2016
Coordinator
MTSS Meetings
Principal
August
Data Review Sheets
Assistant Principal 2015-June
Meeting Minutes
Instructional
2016
Coordinator
Lead Teachers
PLC Meetings
Principal
August
Data Review sheets
Assistant Principal 2015-June
Minutes from meetings
Instructional
2016
Coordinator
Teachers
Increased use of
Instructional
August
Lesson Plans
differentiation
Coordinator
2015-June
Walkthrough data
Teachers
2016
Observations
AIG Teacher
EC Teachers
Use of Common core
Instructional
August
Lesson plans
materials/DPI website
Coordinator
2015-June
Student work
Teachers
2016
Used materials
PBiS Incentives
Principal
August
Character Trait Drawings
Assistant Principal 2015-June
Classroom Challenges
Teachers
2016
Thank you for staff
Data Meetings
Principal
August
Meeting Minutes
Assistant Principal 2015-June
Testing Data
Instructional
2016
Benchmarks
Coordinator
Attendance
Teachers
Discipline Data
Math Meetings
Principal
August
Staff Development (Jeff

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015

SCOOT Pad Training

Benchmarks
CANVAS Training

Assistant Principal
Instructional
Coordinator
Teachers
Instructional
Coordinator
Teachers

2015-June
2016

Instructional
Coordinator
Teachers
Instructional
Coordinator
Teachers

August
2015-June
2016
August
2015October
2015

August
2015

Merithew)
PLC Meetings
Observation/Walkthroughs
Engage New York
Presentations

Results
Presentations
Sign In/Evaluations

Transforming Initiative 2: Use increased engagement and encourage positive

choices to reduce behavioral infractions, and maintain school safety.
By reducing the number of discipline referrals, students will be in class where they are receiving
the instruction needed to be a successful student.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Phil Walls, Principal
Deb Gorza, Assistant Principal
Julie Iorio, Instructional Coordinator
Lisa Lane, Chairperson
Heather DeCastillia, 7th Grade Representative/Secretary
Pam White, 7th Grade Representative
Doug Townsend, EC Representative
Tina Bundy, 6th Grade Representative
Jennifer Robinson, Elective Representative
Jewyl Harris, Parent Representative
State Board of Education Goals: [List all that apply]
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
Power School/Home Base
PBiS data/strategies

RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking

PHASE 111 (YEAR 3)

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

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
We are continuing this transforming initiative, so that we will have three full years data to
review as MMS has been recognized as a MODEL school for the 2014-2015 school year and a
GREEN RIBBON school for the 2013-2014 school year.
A decrease in the amount of discipline referrals resulting in OSS and RIS.
Successful implementation of MTSS strategies throughout the school.
Successful implementation of RTI throughout the school.

STRATEGIES:
Increase differentiation in the classroom.
Continue with the use of PBIS incentives, as MMS has been recognized as a MODEL
school for the 2014-2015 school year and a GREEN RIBBON school for the 2013-2014
school year
Use of common core materials/DPI website
Utilize school safety following county policy and procedure
Strategies/Actions detailed here to create a Timeline and outline responsibilities
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET
ARTIFACTS
DATE
Professional
Principal
August 2015Presentations
Development
Assistant Principal
June 2016
Sign In/Evaluations
involving MTSS
Instructional Coordinator
Lead Teachers
Discipline data
Principal
August 2015Data review sheets
review through Data Assistant Principal
June 2016
Minutes from PLC
Team Meetings &
Instructional Coordinator
meeting
PLCs
Teachers
Discipline referral Data
Data Team Meeting
minutes
Educators
Principal
August 2016
Presentation
Handbook Training Assistant Principal
Sign In/Evaluation
Instructional Coordinator
Teachers
School Safety

Principal
Assistant Principal
Teachers

August 2015June 2016

Black boxes, Crisis

Management plan, Fire
drills, Fire Inspection

COMMITMENT TO THE WORK

This document reflects the work of Moyock Middle School Improvement Team, Principal,
Assistant Principal(s) and staff subcommittees and teams. The plan will serve as a guide as the

CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOYOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2015
school works toward increasing academic achievement for ALL students. It will be continually
monitored, evaluated and updated.
PHIL WALLS
PRINCIPAL

10-12-15
DATE

LISA LANE_______________
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

10-12-15
DATE