Student Performance Goal 1: To improve the mathematics performance of all 5 – 8 students.

Student Learning Objective: Student Proficiency Index will be 68.7 or higher on the grade 6 and 8 2005 Math MCAS assessment.

This is the statewide goal for the end of Cycle IV in 2006.

The CPI for the SPED population will rise from 41.7 to a minimum of 45.5 on the 2005 MCAS Math

(this increase would secure the necessary improvement for this group.)

The CPI for Low Income will rise from 51.6 to a minimum of 56.3 on the 2005 MCAS math

(this increase would secure the necessary improvement for this group.)

The CPI for White will rise from 65.6 to 68.7 which is the statewide goal for the aggregate.

Reference to Strategic Plan: STRATEGY 1: Provide a learning environment that is equitable and consistently excellent

Action Plans

1. Restructure the school day/year to provide the most effective use of staff and student time

2. Create an educational system that provides for grade level organizations throughout the

district (K-8).

5. Establish an intervention program for all students in all schools.

7. Establish professional development plan for all staff.

STRATEGY 2: Provide consistently excellent learning programs that utilize

resources in an equitable manner.

Action Plans

5. Implement alternative learning programs for students at risk of not meeting the

district’s objectives.

Activities	Who is Responsible?	Resources Needed	Specific Timeline	Measures of Implementation
What strategies/actions need to be taken?	Who is involved in the action? Who is responsible?	What resources are needed to carry out the action? (material, people, funds)	When will the action take place? When will it be completed?	How will progress be measured?
Teachers will participate in math professional development activities organized by the district. Teachers will implement practices in class that are indicated as a need based on analysis of 2005 MCAS results. Teachers will plan, write, and use common pre and post tests for units. The scope and sequence for each grade will be organized,completed and formalized Teachers will assess together student work on open response problems. Teachers will utilize Accelerated Math as a teaching tool for skill work and to challenge advanced students. Parents will be given information on how to help students with homework.	The Principal will organize PD within the building continuing the work done by Research for Better Teaching instructor Ned Paulsen. All math teachers, including Title I teachers. Grade 6 teachers will formalize work done during the summer of 2005. A common template will be shared. Grades 5 – 8 teachers including Title I teachers. Principal. Grades 5 – 8 teachers. Title I teachers. Principal. Grades 5 – 8 teachers. Title I teachers. Principal. Grades 5 – 8 teachers. Principal.	Funding for PD. Substitutes for the days teachers are attending workshops. Funding for PD. Substitutes for the days teachers are attending workshops. Teachers will use department meetings, team meetings, and after school time to coordinate plans. Teachers will use department meetings, team meetings, and after school time to coordinate plans. Teachers will use department meetings, team meetings, and after school time to coordinate plans. Accelerated math is available for all students to access. Teachers will volunteer time for evening workshops for parents.	PD will continue throughout the 2005-2006 school year. PD will continue throughout the 2005-2006 school year. Work will be ongoing throughout the 2005-2006 school year. Formal scope and sequence will be completed by the end of February. Work will be ongoing throughout the 2005-2006 school year. Work will be ongoing throughout the 2005-2006 school year. At least two Parent Nights will be held. At the events parents will learn strategies for helping with homework, will see sample answers to open response questions, and will have the opportunity to take portions of the MCAS test. Parents will also learn how to access the homework website, how to access the Big Y homework help line, how to purchase Math on Call, a resource for students and parents, and what is the purpose of the Accelerated Math Program.	Attendance at scheduled workshops will be required. Progress measured by classroom observations by principal, peer visits and teacher self evaluation. Copies of pre and post tests will be submitted to the principal. Results of tests will be analyzed at department meetings. Copies of each grade level will be submitted to the principal for review. Examples of student work will be analyzed at department meetings and with principal. Student notebooks will be reviewed by teachers and principal. Parent feedback in written and oral form will be gathered.

Student Performance Goal 2: To improve the language arts performance of students in Grade 7 subgroups of Special Education and Low Income, a need identified by the AYP Report.

Student Learning Objective(s): The CPI in the Grade 7 Special Education and Low Income subgroups will be at the state level or higher on the 2006 MCAS assessment.

Reference to Strategic Plan: STRATEGY 1: Provide a learning environment that is equitable and consistently excellent.

Action Plans

1. Restructure the school day/year to provide the most effective use of staff and student time

2. Create an educational system that provides for grade level organizations throughout the district (K-8)

5. Establish an intervention program for all students in all schools.

STRATEGY 2: Provide consistently excellent learning programs that utilize

resources in an equitable manner

Action Plans

5. Implement alternative learning programs for students at risk of not meeting the district’s objectives.

Activities	Who is Responsible?	Resources Needed	Specific Timeline	Measures of Implementation
What strategies/actions need to be taken?	Who is involved in the action? Who is responsible?	What resources are needed to carry out the action? (material, people, funds)	When will the action take place? When will it be completed?	How will progress be measured?
Teachers will participate in PD presented by Research for Better Teaching instructor, Ned Paulson. Teachers will implement practices in class that are indicated as a need based on analysis of 2005 MCAS results. Teachers will assess together student work on open response problems.	Teachers Teachers Principal Grades 5 – 8 teachers. Principal	Professional Development Time, released from classes/ Time for department meetings. Teachers will use department meetings, team meetings, and after school time to coordinate plans.	Ongoing during the 2005-2006 school year. Department meetings will be held throughout the school year. Work will be done at department meetings during the school year.	Attendance at workshops will be required. Discussions between the principal and Ned Paulson will be used to asses understanding and implementation. Minutes of department meetings will be analyzed. Minutes of department meetings will be reviewed and analyzed.

Student Performance Goal 3: To improve student attendance to 94% in the aggregate and all subgroups, a need identified by the 2005 AYP Report.

Student Learning Objective(s): Student attendance will be at 94% during the 2005-2006 school year.

STRATEGY 6: Clearly define the roles of each member of the learning team

and assist them in fulfilling their roles

Action Plan:

5. Increase parental involvement and family support.

STRATEGY 7: Work with students and their parents to develop an

individualized achievement program that is consistent with the

district’s objectives.

Action Plan:

3. Ensure that students’ individual achievement plan expectations (i.e .social,

civic and personal behavior) are met.

Challenge Area:

Activities	Who is Responsible?	Resources Needed	Specific Timeline	Measures of Implementation
What strategies/actions need to be taken?	Who is involved in the action? Who is responsible?	What resources are needed to carry out the action? (material, people, funds)	When will the action take place? When will it be completed?	How will progress be measured?
A phone call will be made to the home of students absent each day to determine reason for absence. Students will be encouraged to be at school following concerts, games and other activities. Parents will be encouraged not to plan trips during school time. Students will be encouraged to attend school on half days by having Spirit Days and special contests held. Principal will work with district administrators and policy subcommittee in defining a district attendance policy and/or procedure	Office staff and school nurse. All staff. Principal Teachers Parents/Guardians Staff Principal District Administration Policy Sub-Committee	Time in schedule of duties. Staff Time for communication Team Awards Time to develop policy/procedure	Ongoing throughout the 2005-2006 school year. Ongoing throughout the school year. Ongoing throughout the school year Ongoing throughout the school year Ongoing throughout the year	Quarterly and annual reports will be analyzed. Anecdotal from staff. Student attendance rate reviewed. Anecdotal information from students, parents and staff. Student attendance rate reviewed. Policy/procedure in place for 2006-2007 school year.

Student Performance Goal: To work with faculty and staff in creating a school wide wellness program that addresses

- nutrition

- curriculum

- physical activity

Student Learning Objective(s): Increased classroom performance resulting in improved overall school performance.

Reference to Strategic Plan: Strategy 1: Provide a learning environment that is equitable and consistently excellent.

Strategy 2: Provide consistently excellent learning programs that utilize resources in an equitable manner.

Strategy 6: Clearly define the roles of the members of the learning team and assist them in fulfilling their roles.

Action Plan 5: Increase parental involvement and family support.

Activities	Who is Responsible?	Resources Needed	Specific Timeline	Measures of Implementation
What strategies/actions need to be taken?	Who is involved in the action? Who is responsible?	What resources are needed to carry out the action? (material, people, funds)	When will the action take place? When will it be completed?	How will progress be measured?
Students, parents and staff will meet together to read and address the guidelines of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004	Students, parents and staff involved. Principal will be responsible for writing and/or implementing changes.	Time to meet. May have budget implications with staff.	Ongoing during the first half of the 2005-2006 school year.	Agreed upon changes will be scheduled for implementation for the 2006-2007 school year
Staff will review the physical education and recess programs to determine appropriateness and revise as needed	Staff Physical education teachers	Time to meet. May have budget implications with staff.	Ongoing during the first half of the 2005-2006 school year.	Agreed upon changes will be scheduled for implementation for the 2006-2007 school year
Students, parents and staff will work to create wellness initiatives, programs and opportunities for students.	Staff	Time to meet. May have budget implications.	Ongoing during the 2005-2006 school year.	Agreed upon changes will be scheduled for implementation for the 2006-2007 school year.