SIP JT Williams MS 2010-11 - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Appendix J:
Strategies to Attract High Quality Teachers to High Needs Schools
Teacher survey results indicate that scheduling, double-blocking, content planning, professional learning teams, abundance of
resources, smaller class sizes, Title I training, and classroom technology are key contributors to being on staff.
JTWMS has 2 computer labs and 4 mobile laptop labs which makes the delivery of lessons utilizing technology easier and almost
limitless. JTWMS has Promethean boards, LCD projectors, a color printer and a color copier. The abundance of resources,
especially in technology, helps to attract and retain staff. Funding for professional development in best practices is a plus as
teachers find resolutions to problems and methods for success. Professional Learning Communities fosters strong collaborative
support for new teachers, decreases stress and aids retention. The revised school-wide behavior plan will be another key in
attracting qualified teachers, because it is research based and designed to fit the needs of our population. This plan helps to reduce
the disruptions in a classroom due to inappropriate behavior and allows more instructional time and time on task.
Transition Strategies
Appendix K:
To successfully transition 5 th grade students into the 6 th grade a “Step-up Day” will be utilized. On this day students will have
the opportunity to visit JTWMS and meet the teachers, visit the campus, and receive information that will focus on specific
strategies to assist students and parents in making the smooth transition into middle school. Students in the JTWMS feeder
zone will be invited to participate in an orientation program to help bring about success for the student in the sixth grade. Also,
we will continue to host an open house & orientation prior to the first day of school. A school-based team (counselor,
administrator, band and orchestra teachers) will visit each feeder elementary school in the Spring to share information about
our school and the registration process. Staff from the feeder high school will also visit our school and present similar
information. We will also hold an evening session for parents of incoming 6 th graders and outgoing 8 th
graders.
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