Reservoir High School

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015 2016

RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL: VISION/MISSION

The vision of Reservoir High School is to

Generate pride by recognizing individual, group, and school-wide
achievements.
Assist students to realize their dreams through many and varied opportunities.
Teach students to accept responsibility for their actions.
Open the door to student success and community involvement.
Respect one another and our diversity in a positive and inviting atmosphere.
Support students as they prepare to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
The mission of Reservoir High School is to
Reservoir High School is a community of learners who embrace the value of
lifelong learning and the power of knowledge. Our overall mission is to develop
each student's interests, strengths, and potential. Therefore, we expect everyone
in the school community to welcome and respect the diversity of backgrounds,
perspectives, and experiences each person brings to Reservoir High School.
HCPSS VISION AND MISSION

Vision 2018: Every student is inspired to learn

and empowered to excel.
Mission: We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive
in a dynamic world.

KEY ACTION STEPS

RIGOR ACTION STEPS:

The Administrative Team, Student Services, and Instructional Team Leaders will analyze data derived from
the PSATs and College Board, student schedules and transcripts to identify the most rigorously appropriate
courses for each student, encouraging all students at the 70% AP Potential threshold to enroll in an AP
course.

Curricular Action teams will create assessments and lessons driven by AP specific SLOs and College Board
Performance Analysis Reports. These resources will allow students the opportunity to analyze, discuss, and
understand the demands and requirements of AP rubrics, AP style questions, and AP writing prompts.

Student Services, in conjunction with other staff members, will create and host intervention and enrichment
sessions and services such as Academic Success Night, AP Fridays, AP mentoring, and NHS tutoring to
provide students opportunities to prepare, hone study skills and strategies, and
reinforce AP concepts.
PERFORMANCE ACTION STEPS:

Student Services Team and Administrative Team will use SAT Counselor Report to identify students who
have/have not registered for the SAT on a monthly basis. Based on the report, Student Services will
strategically encourage students to retake/register for the SAT as well as participate in preparation courses
and SAT help sessions. Student Services Team will coordinate information sessions to promote the SAT and
ACT.

The SIT Performance/Rigor subcommittee will create a SAT mentor program for seniors registered for the
October and November SAT. Mentors and counselors will encourage unregistered seniors to register. The
SAT mentors will meet with their mentees once a week to provide resources and support in preparation for
the SAT.

All teachers will infuse and embed evidence based reading skills into their lessons in order to align with the
new SAT and their current curricula.

HCPSS GOALS

Students (Goal 1): Every student achieves academic excellence in an inspiring,

engaging, and supportive environment.
Staff (Goal 2): Every staff member is engaged, supported, and successful.
Families and the Community (Goal 3): Families and the community are
engaged and supported as partners in education.
Organization (Goal 4): Schools are supported by world-class organizational
practices.

AREAS FOR FOCUSED IMPROVEMENT

RIGOR TARGET AREAS: AP course enrollment, AP exam participation and
performance
PERFORMANCE TARGETS: SAT and/or ACT participation and performance
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT TARGETS: Gallop Poll score equal to or greater than
4.04
STAFF ENGAGEMENT TARGETS: Gallop Poll score equal to or greater than 3.96

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ACTION STEPS:

Through Professional Learning, teachers will learn, utilize, and share new and purposeful practices to
engage students in the classroom through meaningful instruction.

School Improvement Team members will maintain the Student Enrichment and Intervention Databases to
identify and encourage student involvement in one or more school enrichment and/or intervention
activities.

The Student Recognition Team and all teachers, through the support of the PTSA and Boosters, will
recognize and reward students throughout the year through various recognition activities and programs,
which include Student of the Month, Good News postcards, First Semester Outstanding Student/Rising
Star, and the Evening of Excellence.
STAFF ENGAGEMENT ACTION STEPS:

Through professional learning, staff members will conduct monthly peer/colleague classroom visits and
provide praise and recognition of the best practices and strategies observed.

Professional Learning Action Team, in collaboration with the Administrative Team, will develop enriching
professional learning opportunities for all staff members.

The Reservoir Staff Wellness Action Team will create wellness/professional learning opportunities for staff
enrichment. These include: fitness activities, stress management, HCPSS 5K training, staff socials, and
fitbit and Virgin Healthmiles challenges to promote growth as employees and as individuals.