Royal Palm Middle School - Washington Elementary School District 6

Royal Palm Middle School (6-8)—Title I School wide Program2014-2015 Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)STRATEGY: COORDINATED AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, continuedPositive School Climate Focused on Achievement Action Steps: Royal Palm Middle School’s school-wide discipline plan conforms to the WESD discipline policy as outlined in theWESD Parent Student Handbook. In addition, we utilize positive reinforcement in the form of reward coupons(Raiders), which can be redeemed for field trips and items in the Raider Store. This supports student achievementin reading and math by reinforcing students’ focus on academic tasks. Raiders are used to motivate and encourageappropriate behavior and work ethic. Discipline plans are explicit, communicated with students, parents and staff.Procedures reflect equity and a respect for diversity in all areas. The physical environment is clean and orderly in classrooms, library, labs, halls, restrooms, offices, playgrounds,cafeteria, parking lots and all common areas of the campus, inside and outdoors. Transitions from elementary to middle school are supported by fifth grade visitations in the spring which includeSTAR testing.Bridging from middle school to high school is provided by articulation meetings between the staffs of the GlendaleHigh School Union and Royal Palm. Students also have an opportunity to attend a summer program – ProjectSharp. High school counselors come to our campus in the spring for question/answer sessions and registration inthe spring. Students are encouraged to attend the Future Freshmen events provided by the high schools.Family and Community Engagement Action Steps: The school’s Parent Involvement Policy is reviewed by the staff, steering committee, and site council and availableto parents through the website and handouts in the office.14