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WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMSCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2012-2014SCHOOL Leesville Road High SchoolPRINCIPAL Dr. Anthony J. Muttillo, PrincipalDATE September 2013SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MEMBERSName and SIT Election DateYvonne Anderson (8/2010)Gabriel Argao (9/2012)Kimberly Arwood (9/2013)Cathleen Batten (8/2004)Kathy Flor (10/2004)Anastasia George (9/2008)Jack Gilliland (9/2013)Trudy Harris (9/2012)Tabitha Hinnant (9/2012)Connie Johnson (9/2013)Theresa Lattimore (9/2012)Mindy Lawton (9/2013)Mark Mash (8/2005)Lisa Muhs (9/2013)Anthony J. Muttillo (5/2012)Jo Ellen Newhouse (9/2011)Ashley Riggs (8/2008)David Robinson (9/2013)Jeannine Wrayno (9/2011)Area of ResponsibilityEnglish TeacherScience TeacherMath TeacherSocial Studies TeacherLead SecretaryEnglish as Second Language TeacherLibrary Media SpecialistTeacher AssistantSpecial Education TeacherParentParentParentWorld Languages Teacher/School Improvement ChairStudent Services CounselorPrincipalAssistant PrincipalPhysical Education TeacherCareer and Technical Education TeacherFine Arts Teacher

Mission StatementTo educate each student to be a responsible and productive citizen who can effectively manage futurechallenges.Vision StatementLeesville Road High School will provide students with a safe, secure and stimulating environment that isconducive to learning. The school climate will promote individuality and celebrate diversity, and will fostermutual respect among students, staff and the community. Parents and other community stakeholders willalso share responsibility for the education of students at Leesville.The Leesville Road High School community will commit itself to lifelong learning. Staff will communicatehigh expectations for academic achievement and character development clearly and consistently to allstudents. Students will leave Leesville Road High School as well-rounded, self-reliant and self-disciplinedstudents who are prepared for future endeavors and the demands of a complex society.Value StatementsAll students can learn.Learning is a lifelong process.Students have different learning styles.Learning is assessed in many ways.Instruction is purposeful.High expectations foster student achievement.A safe and orderly school environment supports learning.Character education is paramount to student development.Diversity is recognized and respected.Well-rounded students participate in academic and extracurricular activities.Schools are interdependent with parents and the community.Educators are valued professionals.2

Goal # 1 – AcademicSchool GoalBy June 2014, Leesville Road High School students in all subgroups will meet or maintain proficiency and growth measurements forNorth Carolina ABC Accountability System and for Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO), showing at least 2% academicimprovement for underperforming groups each school year.Data Justification for GoalFrom 2009-2011, not all subgroups have met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) proficiency measurements.Goal ManagerCathleen BattenKey Process #1(Key Process Manager=TBD)Faculty members will fully implement the Common Core/Essential Standards.Measurable Process ChecksEach week, all content Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) will submit reports from their meetings to the Shared Directory. Eachquarter, all content Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) will provide data to use as a means for monitoring and improving studentachievement to their department chairs, who will then submit this to the School Improvement Team for the WCPSS board policy 5610directed quarterly data reviews.Action StepsProfessional Learning Teams (PLTs) will meet weekly on Wednesdays for at least one hour per Leesville Road HighSchool’s established schedule to discuss student achievement data and best instructional practices. (Action StepManagers=A.J. Muttillo and Jo Ellen Newhouse)All content PLTs will write Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Based, and Time-Bound (SMART) goals thatsupport Goal #1 (Academic). (Action Step Manager=Jo Ellen Newhouse)All content PLTs will generate requested data quarterly for use in the school’s quarterly data review. (Action StepManagers=Department Chairs and Department SIT members)3

All staff will participate in training related to implementation of Common Core/Essential Standards. (Action StepManager=Yvonne Anderson)Administration and staff will implement purposeful scheduling of Advanced Placement (AP), honors-level, and yearlongcombination remedial classes to address instructional needs. (Action Step Manager=Jo Ellen Newhouse)Math Department will add Common Core Math IA and IB PLT to provide support for Common Core Math I studentsso they have a strong foundation for future courses. (Action Step Manager=Melissa Kindler)Time Line2012-2014ResourcesState-mandated testing data, Education Value Added Assessment System (EVAAS) and Quickr (Wake County PublicSchool System Electronic Data Storage System)NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website (http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/)Response to Interventions/Pyramid of InterventionsNovaNET (online learning system)Alternative Learning Center (ALC)Curriculum Management Application (C-MAPP)Pride Period (scheduled remediation and review period)Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) TrainerScheduling modelsInstructional moneyUtilization of all budget flexibilities allowed by Department of Public Instruction (DPI), general statutes, applicablelaws and local policiesUtilization of conversion of positions as allowed by Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to support instructionRestrainersSchedule conflictsLimited availability of usable fundsTime for researchAttendance of at-risk studentsAvailability of dataUncertainty connected with AMO (Annual Measure Objectives)4

Key Process #2(Key Process Managers=Department Chairs and Administration)Faculty members will incorporate higher levels of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy into their unit lessons.Measurable Process ChecksEvery quarter, Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) will analyze their unit lessons for evidence of higher levels of Bloom’s todetermine student progress. Each quarter, all content Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) will provide data to use as a means formonitoring and improving student achievement to their department chairs, who will then submit this to the School Improvement Teamfor the WCPSS board policy 5610 directed quarterly data reviews.Action StepsFaculty will participate in training on research-based strategies for incorporating higher levels of Bloom’s. (Action StepManager=Yvonne Anderson)Faculty will ensure higher levels of Bloom’s are included in their unit lesson plans. (Action Step Managers=LRHSFaculty)Time Line2012-2014ResourcesRevised Bloom’s TaxonomyProfessional Development School Improvement Professional Learning Team (PLT)NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website (http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/)Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) TrainerRestrainersLimited availability of usable funds for Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy-related professional developmentTime for researchAvailability of dataUncertainty connected with AMO (Annual Measure Objectives)5

Goal # 2 – ClimateSchool GoalBy 2014, Leesville Road High School will achieve satisfaction ratings of 75% or more on surveys of certified staff, non-certified staff,parents/community, and students.Data Justification for GoalLeesville Road High School does not have an established baseline to use for determining how to improve survey satisfaction resultsfor all areas of the stakeholder community (certified staff, non-certified staff, parents/community, and students).Goal ManagersLisa Muhs and David RobinsonKey Process #1(Key Process Managers=Kimberly Arwood, Anastasia George, Ashley Riggs, and Jack Gilliland)Certified staff will demonstrate satisfaction with their working environment at Leesville Road High School.Measurable Process Checks: Each quarter, the School Improvement Team will review and analyze data from the TeacherWorking Conditions Survey and other measurements of certified staff members’ satisfaction and report this information to departmentchairs and administration.Action StepsNorth Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) Representative and Department Chairs will work to ensure 100% ofLRHS certified staff participate in biannual North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions (TWC) Survey. (Action StepManagers=NCAE Representative and Department Chairs)Beginning Teacher (BT)-Mentor Coordinator will share concerns of teachers of Beginning Teachers with DepartmentChairs, School Improvement Team, and Administrators to ensure continued support of teachers in the BeginningTeachers’ Program. (Action Step Manager=Valerie Hendricks)School Improvement Team will develop a vehicle for certified and non-certified staff to offer questions and concerns toSchool Improvement Team and Administration. (Action Step Managers= Kimberly Arwood, Anastasia George, AshleyRiggs, and Jack Gilliland)6

Time Line2012-2014ResourcesTeacher Working Conditions (TWC) survey resultsStaff social events to boost moraleSchool-wide professional development opportunitiesCollection of Professional Literature/Resources in Media CenterParent-Teacher-Student Associaton (PTSA) GrantsLockdown drillsFire drillsPre-selling dance ticketsEmergency Red Bags in classroomsSchool Resource Officer (SRO)/School Safety PlanSupervision/coverage schedules per semesterWCPSS 360° Administrator SurveyPersonnel allotmentDuty-free planning periods/lunch periodsThank you notes/letters of commendation to staff membersRestrainersAvailability of non-instructional fundingConflict between staff members’ personal schedules and availability for extracurricular eventsComplexity of extracurricular and co-curricular scheduleSize of student body7

Key Process #2(Key Process Managers= Kathy Flor, Trudy Harris, and Tabitha Hinnant)Non-certified staff will demonstrate satisfaction with their working environment at Leesville Road High School.Measurable Process Checks: Each quarter, the School Improvement Team will review and analyze data from measurements ofnon-certified staff members’ satisfaction and report this information to department chairs and administration.Action StepsSchool Improvement Team will develop and distribute surveys to assess non-certified staff members’ satisfaction forquarterly data reviews. (Action Step Managers= Kathy Flor, Trudy Harris, and Tabitha Hinnant)School Improvement Team will develop a vehicle for teachers and non-certified staff to offer questions and concerns toSchool Improvement Team and Administration. (Action Step Managers= Kathy Flor, Trudy Harris, and TabithaHinnant)Time Line2012-2014ResourcesStaff social events to boost moraleLockdown drillsFire drillsSchool Resource Officer (SRO)/School Safety PlanThank you notes/letters of commendation to staff membersRestrainersAvailability of human resourcesDemands on time and work schedulesComplexity of coordinating communication among various parties of the school communityAvailability of non-instructional fundingComplexity of school scheduleSize of student body8

Key Process #3(Key Process Managers= Connie Johnson, Mindy Lawton, and Theresa Lattimore)Parents and other members of the school community will demonstrate satisfaction with Leesville Road High School.Measurable Process Checks: Each quarter, the School Improvement Team will review data from stakeholder surveys and othermeasurements of stakeholder satisfaction and report this information to department chairs and administration.Action StepsSchool Improvement Team will develop and distribute surveys through various venues (PTSA Yahoo Group, PTSAmeetings, web surveys) to assess parent and community stakeholders’ satisfaction for quarterly data reviews. (ActionStep Managers= Connie Johnson, Mindy Lawton, and Theresa Lattimore)Faculty will continue to respond to parent emails and phone calls within two days time. (Action StepManagers=Administration)Faculty will continue to update their grades on HomeBase/PowerTeacher by the 1 st and 15 th days of each month.(Action Step Managers=Administration)Time Line2012-2014ResourcesMonthly Principal’s ChatsGoogle Calendar and Announcements DocumentsHomeBase/PowerTeacherSchool Messenger (Automated Phone System)Yahoo Group ListservPTSA Online Newsletter (“Pride Post”)LRHS Website (main: www.leesville.org and mobile-ready: http://leesvilleroadhigh.wordpress.com/)Career Development CoordinatorProfessionals in communityBusiness partners/LRHS Business AllianceLockdown drillsFire drillsPre-selling dance ticketsEmergency Red Bags in classrooms9

School Resource Officer (SRO)/School Safety PlanRestrainersAvailability of fundingAvailability of human resourcesAvailability of alliance members from the communityAvailability of space for tutorial sessionsAvailability of parent volunteersAvailability of staff to sustain communicationAvailability of non-instructional fundingConflict between staff members’ personal schedules and availability for extracurricular eventsComplexity of extracurricular and co-curricular scheduleSize of student bodyKey Process #4(Process Managers=Gabriel Argao, David Robinson, and Jeannine Wrayno)Students will demonstrate satisfaction with Leesville Road High School.Measurable Process Checks: Each quarter, the School Improvement Team will review data from student surveys and othermeasurements of student satisfaction and report this information to department chairs and administration.Action StepsSchool Improvement Team will organize random sampling of students’ satisfaction and opinions on improvement forquarterly data reviews. (Action Step Managers=Gabriel Argao, Keysha Mayfield, and Jeannine Wrayno)School-based group will organize and continuously improve the Freshmen Camp (“Pride Launch”). (Action StepManagers=Cammy Sollie and Cassie Blackwelder)School-based group will organize and continuously improve the New Student Liaison Program. (Action StepManagers=Jessica Huber and Lisa Muhs)Timeline2012-2014Resources10

WCPSS 10 th Grade Student Survey ResultsMycenaean Student Newspaper (online, print, and Twitter)Anti-Bullying ProgramDrug Prevention ProgramPride Period (Monday time to teach the “Leesville Way”)“Start on Time” ProgramCharacter Education ProgramGoogle Calendar and Announcements DocumentsHomeBase/PowerTeacherSchool Messenger (Automated Phone System)Yahoo Group ListservPTSA Online Newsletter (“Pride Post”)LRHS Website (main: www.leesville.org and mobile-ready: http://leesvilleroadhigh.wordpress.com/)Career Development CoordinatorProfessionals in communityBusiness partners/LRHS Business AllianceRestrainersAvailability of fundingAvailability of human resourcesAvailability of alliance members from the communityWork schedules of volunteersAvailability of space for tutorial sessionsAvailability of parent volunteersAvailability of staff to sustain communication11