EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

South Edgecombe Middle School

STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2016-2017
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: South Edgecombe Middle School.
VISION: Focused, Connected, and Ready
MISSION: South Edgecombe Middle School will collaborate to graduate all students ready to achieve success in a rapidly changing
world.
Motto: We are Dragons on F.I.R.E.: Flames Ignite Real Excellency

DATA ANALYSIS

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Proficiency:

Overall (GLP)

12-13

13-14

14-15

15-16

Reading

25.5%

46.5%

42.5%

45.2%

Math

15.5%

21.5%

32.5%

37.7%

Science

38.6%

42.9%

67.3%

76.6%

Math I

74.2%

60.5%

81%

100%

Overall

38.6%

44%

42.5%

46.5%

Overall (CCR)

13-14

14-15

15-16

Reading

31.8%

31.8%

31.9%

Math

12.3%

14.6%

30.6%

Science

27%

30.4

62.4%

Math I

44.7%

57.2%

100%

Overall

25.1%

24.7%

35.3%

While scores have shown continuous improvement since 2012-2013,

we continue to not be proficient, especially in the areas of math and
reading. These subjects have a significant way to go in order to reach
proficiency. We would like to continue to exceed growth, but also
move closer to proficiency in all subjects. More rigorous remediation
plans will focus on weak objectives and use flexible grouping to bridge
the gap in each students learning to improve their scores on CFAs,
benchmarks, EOGs, EOCs, and similar assessments. We will meet
weekly in grade level PLCs to review data, plan instruction and
develop intervention/remediation plans. If an effort to gain curriculum
coherence across all grade levels, vertical PLCs need to be established
as well.

Student achievement is directly impacted by attendance. Students

cannot be successful when they are not at school and their learning is
impacted when they are not present. Over the past three years, student
attendance percentages have lagged around 93%. This is lower than
both the District and State averages. Although there was an increase in
the number of days students were absent, a small number of students
accounted for over 135 days of the absences. We do have a high
number of students that sign-in late or sign-out early, which impacts
their I/E time and last period. Therefore, we need to look at how to
improve upon our student attendance through an incentive program and
and developing a safe environment students want to go to to learn.

2015-2016 Results
L1
All
29.7
Subjects
EOG
EOG
Grade 6
EOG

30.5
31.5
32.6

L2 L3 L4 L5 CC
R
23.
27.
37.
9.4
9.4
8
8
2
24.
27.
35.
9.7
8.2
5
1
3
27.
24.
32.
8.4
8.4
3
4
8
25 9.5 24. 8.3 33

GL
P
46.
5
45
41.
2
42.

In the 2015-2016 school year, a total of 436 office discipline referrals

were reported. About 78% of those were from 6th and 7th grade
students, who are currently our 7th and 8th grade students. The highest
number were reported in October and November and then again in
February and March. Most of the referrals were for disruptive behavior
(130 ODRs), fighting (59 ODRs), and inappropriate
behavior/language (48 ODRs). Staff turnover and a lack of a

Grade 7
EOG
Grade 8
Reading
Reading
Grade 6
Reading
Grade 7
Reading
Grade 8
Math
Math
Grade 6
Math
Grade 7
Math
Grade 8
Science
Math I

6
10. 31.
22
7 2
29. 12.
25
2 5
27. 11. 26.
7 8 1
29. 10. 24.
5 6 2
30. 15. 24.
3 6 8
23.
22.
6.7
6
2
26.
22.
5
9
7
20.
8.3 25
5
23.
18.
6.4
9
3
11. 10. 50.
9 1 5

28.1
26.4
27.7
27.3
23.9
39.2
35.3
37.9
45
15.6
0

4
49.
8
44.
4
44.
5
43.
2
45.
9
37.
2
37.
8
41.
7
31.
2
72.
5
10
0

39.
1
31.
9
32.
8
32.
6
30.
3
30.
6
32.
8
33.
3
24.
8
62.
4
10
0

8
6.9
6.7
8.3
5.5
8.3
10.
1
8.3
6.4
11.
9

50 50

Student Absences

Year

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Total

2014-2015

231

189

234

654

2015-2016

137

233

154

524

Year

12-13

13-14

14-15

15-16

Attendance

93.1%

92.7%

92.8%

NA

structured plan for character/leadership development are two factors

that attribute to these incidents. We understand that incidents that result
in ODRs cause disruptions in the learning environment, and result in
time out of the classroom. It is important that we fully implement a
school wide PBIS system, focus on character/leadership development,
and develop understanding and acceptance by focusing on global and
diversity celebrations. Each of these will provide specific behavior
expectations, provide a language coherency schoolwide, build a sense
of responsibility in students, and support the development of
relationships among staff, students and families. It is also imperative
that we connect with the community and families provide support and
intervention strategies for students. Finally, by focusing on developing
a safe environment focused on leadership and character development in
an effort to reduce incidents leading to ODRs, there will be a positive
correlation in retention of staff.

Percent
Office Discipline Referrals

Year

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Total

2015-2016

140

199

95

436

TOP PRIORITIES (3-4)

SMART GOAL #1

South Edgecombe will improve student achievement by 10

percentage points on EOG tests and Exceed Growth in 2016-2017.

Reading improve to 55.2% from 45.2%.

Math improve to 47.7% from 37.7%.
Science improve to 86.6% from 76.6%.

SMART GOAL #2
South Edgecombe will increase number of parents that
agree/strongly agree with statements on parent surveys regarding
parent involvement 10 percentage points by June 2017 through
effective, positive school communication and focused activities.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

We believe all of our students can exceed expected growth, and as a
school, our students can grow in proficiency by 10 percentage
points. As a staff, we will develop a learning environment in which
instruction is differentiated so that all students are challenged to
reach their potential through rigorous and relevant educational
experiences. This is done through effective monitoring of classroom
instruction with action-oriented feedback, implementing writing
across the curriculum, content-focused vocabulary instruction in all
classes, and using data and analyzing it in PLCs to make decisions
about teaching and learning.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Parent involvement is critical in the success of a student. We know,

as a school, it is our role to collaborate with families and the
community to support efforts for our students. Positive rapport,
consistent communication, community/family partnerships and

continuous feedback are absolutes for facilitating success for our

students. We want our families and community to feel our doors
are open for collaboration.

SMART GOAL #3

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

South Edgecombe will decrease the number of office discipline

referrals by 15% from 436 in the 2015-2016 school year to 371 in
the 2016-2017 school year by exposing students to cultural and
global topics, diversity issues, and character education through
integrated lessons and activities on a classroom and school level.

By focusing on global integration, diversity and

character/leadership development, we will create an environment
that is welcoming to all. The environment will be one of trust,
understanding and acceptance. Students will be given leadership
opportunities and will engage in activities that focus on
character/leadership development and service learning. Blending
this into our school wide activities through PBIS and global themes
and topics, will support positive behaviors, which will reduce the
number of incidents requiring ODRs. It will also support
increased attendance by students, as students will feel school is a
safe place they want to be. Finally, a reduction in ODRs and a
supportive, positive environment will have a positive impact on
teacher retention.

EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

South Edgecombe Middle School

Targeted Priority Areas

SMART Goal 1:

Core Value Strand

South Edgecombe will improve student achievement by 10 percentage points on EOG tests and Exceed Growth in
2016-2017.
Actions, Strategy,
Intervention

Continuous
Improvement;
Rigorous
Curriculum &
Instruction

Implement Remediation
Plan by grade level

Continuous
Improvement;
Rigorous
Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Administer CFAs every 4

weeks to determine
student progress and
identify
remediation/intervention
groups- use of data

Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Timeline

year long

Estimated Cost,
Funding Sources and
Resources

Person(s)
Responsible

Evaluation of Implementation &

Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts

Evidence

Funding for personnel

and/or program to
support remediation

Teachers

lesson plans

student work/
CFA benchmark
data

year long

None

Teachers

CFA data, EVAAS

data, benchmark
data

scores

Faculty Meetings twice a

month that focus on datasupported resources and
professional development
opportunities

year long

None

Administration/
Teachers

agendas

implementation of
strategies shared

Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Teachers use EVAAS to

identify areas of growth
and need to develop plan
of support

first
semester

None

Administration

agenda;
remediation/supp
ort plans; data
sheets

student
remediation
groups

Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Conduct frequent formal

Year long
and informal observations
and provide descriptive
feedback for improvement.

None

Administration/
Mentor Teachers

walkthrough
tool; NCEES
rubric

feedback to
teachers/
instructional
practices
implemented/

schedule of
observations
Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Staff participate in grade

level PLCs weekly and
subject area PLCs
monthly

Year long

None

Administration/
Teachers

agendas

PLC meeting
minutes/
identified action
steps/plans

Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Subject area committees

for Literacy, and STEM
that focus on school wide
implementation and events

Year long

None

Teachers

agendas; sign-in
sheets; meeting
minutes

school wide
events/ school
wide initiatives
that support
subject area

Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Reading & Writing across

the curriculum ensure
achievement of learning
expectations.

Year long

None

Administration/T
eachers

lesson plans

student work
products/CFAs

Continuous
Improvement;
Curriculum &
Instruction

Incorporate identified
school wide TLAC
strategies in instruction

Year long

TLAC book for new

staff

Administration/T
eachers

lesson plans

feedback to
teachers/
instructional
practices
implemented

Progress Monitoring
Progress Towards Goal
Date

Data

Next Steps
Areas of Growth

Areas for Improvement

EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

South Edgecombe Middle School
Targeted Priority Areas

SMART Goal 2:

Core Value Strand

South Edgecombe will increase number of parents that agree/strongly agree with statements on parent surveys
regarding parent involvement 10 percentage points by June 2017 through effective, positive school communication
and focused activities.
Actions, Strategy,
Intervention

Timeline

Estimated Cost, Funding

Sources and Resources

Person(s)
Responsible

Evaluation of Implementation &

Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts

Evidence

Community;
Relationships

Partner with Families to

develop an active
PTO/parent advisory
committee.

Year long

Cost for food at

meetings and cost for
resources to give
parents

SIT/Admin/staff/
Parents

minutes

Events; sign-in
sheets

Relationships

Increase communication
among stakeholders
through HomeConnect
day on Thursdays,
monthly Fridge Notes,
Facebook and webpages

year

Cost of paper

All Staff/PTO
members

newsletter/
webpage/Fridge
Note/ConnectEd
log

community
presence
curvey (EOY)/
ConnectEd results
log

Continuous
Improvement

Conduct staff and

community surveys via
survey monkey or
pen/paper

BOY,
MOY &
EOY

Cost to print surveys

All
Staff/Families

survey responses

data
results/reflection

Rigorous
Curriculum &
Instruction;
Relationships;
Community

Develop Parent Night

Events that showcase
Global projects/gallery
walk

Each
grading
period

Initial purchase of
Project display boards

Staff/
Parent/
Central Office
Staff/
Community
Members

completed
projects

project reflections
(plus/deltas)/
sign-in sheets

Relationships;
Community

Develop a Home
Connect Day on
Thursdays; send
important forms from
school and send
ConnectEds on this day

Weekly on
Thursdays

paper

Administration/
Committees

ConnectEd
response reports/
sign-in sheets

increased
attendance at
events

Relationships;
Continuous
Improvement

Develop a report card

pick-up night that will
provide an opportunity
for parent to meet with
teachers to discuss
student progress

quarterly

Cost of food

Administration/P
arents/Teachers/
Students

flyers

sign-in sheets

Safe Schools;
Relationships;
Community

Develop a Boys to Men

Mentor Program for atrisk students for
academics and behavior.

year long

Cost of resources to
support mentor program

BIC
Coordinator/
Administration/
Select Staff/
Community
Volunteers

list of
participants

sign-in sheets/
participant
surveys

Progress Monitoring
Progress Towards Goal
Date

Data

Next Steps
Areas of Growth

Areas for Improvement

EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

South Edgecombe Middle School
Targeted Priority Areas

SMART Goal 3:

Core Value Strand

South Edgecombe will decrease the number of office discipline referrals by 15% from 436 in the 2015-2016
school year to 371 in the 2016-2017 school year by exposing students to cultural and global topics, diversity
issues, and character education through integrated lessons and activities on a classroom and school level.
Actions, Strategy,
Intervention

Timeline

Estimated Cost, Funding

Sources and Resources

Person(s)
Responsible

Evaluation of Implementation &

Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts

Evidence

Safe School;
Develop a Citizenship
Community;
& Character Education
Rigorous Curriculum Committee (CCed)
& Instruction

Year long

none

Administration/
CCed Committee

minutes

calendar/
events/lesson
plans

Safe School;
Create activities for
Rigorous Curriculum students to participate
& Instruction
in that relate to different
cultures

yearlong

varied

CCed
Committee/
Teachers

visual displays
of activities

student work
product

none

Media
coordinator/ ELL
department

website

highlights of
website
during the
year.

Community;
Relationships

Multi-language access
via the website (for
newsletter, web pages,
etc)

Year long

Safe School;
Community;
Rigorous Curriculum
& Instruction

Create a multicultural
activity calendar in
which different cultures
are highlighted each
month. The calendar
will include a global
topic as well. Topics
will be integrated in
instruction school wide

monthly

Costs for planned

activities and resources
needed for instruction.

Media
website calendar/
pictures of
Coordinator/
visual displays in displays and
journalism/yearb
hallways
of events
ook class/
posted/ lesson
Administration/
plans
CCed
committee/
teachers

Enforce the Positive

Behavior Intervention
Support (PBIS)
Implementation:
Dojo Points
Acknowledgement
System
Dragons on F.I.R.E.
Attendance Board

PBIS funds- cost for

rewards/recognition

PBIS
Committee/
Administration/
Staff

PBIS committee
minutes/
Dojo reports

monthly
ODR reports

Safe Schools;
Community;
Relationships

Bullystoppers Program
reflecting community
support

year long

Initial purchase of items

(wristbands, t-shirts,
flyers, etc..)

Student
Committee/
Parent members/
Staff

Bullystoppers
group minutes/
Events

Reduction in
reported acts
of bullying

Safe School;
Relationships;
Rigorous Curriculum
& Instruction

Place identified
students in guidance as
an enhancement to
receive small group
instruction focused on
leadership/character
education and conflict
resolution

semester

Cost of curriculum
resources

Guidance
Counselor/
Administration

class
lists/schedule/les
son plans

reductions in
ODRs from
identified
students/
student work
product in
class

Progress Monitoring
Progress Towards Goal
Date

Data

Next Steps
Areas of Growth

Areas for Improvement