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SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

We, the family and community of Southern High School commit ourselves to high standards by
prompting excellence and preparing students for life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Chapter V: Schoolwide Action Plan

We, the family and community of Southern High School commit ourselves to high standards by
prompting excellence and preparing students for life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Chapter V: Schoolwide Action Plan


A. Utilize the schoolwide strengths and growth areas to revise the schoolwide action plan.
a. Insert the table that lists all strengths from Categories A–E.
b. Insert the table that prioritizes all areas of growth from Categories A–E.
c. Comment briefly on implications for revising the schoolwide action plan.
B. State any additional specific strategies to be used by staff within each subject area/program
to support sections of the schoolwide action plan.
C. Describe the school’s follow-up process, ensuring an ongoing improvement process.

Category A: Organization: Vision and Purpose, Governance, Leadership, Staff, and


Resources: Areas of Strength
 Teacher collaboration in the island wide professional development days
 Collaboration with other secondary schools in the district during the island wide
professional development
 Middle school orientation for transitioning 9th graders
 Southern High School offers opportunities for students to broaden their learning
experience from other sources other than subject textbooks and the traditional classroom
setting.
 The Freshman Academy offers a variety of resources to engage students in learning.
 Professional development and technical assistance provided to the Freshman Academy
teachers through the Talent Development Secondary.
 Library has recently purchased new technology to meet the growing demands of
technology.
 Southern High School’s alumni returning as staff, faculty, and coaches.
 Clubs and organizations are student driven and their goals are aligned with the school’s
mission and SLOs.
 Identified teachers received laptops or iPads for classroom use.
 The school’s mission, vision, and SLOs are consistently included in all meetings and
announcements.
Category B: Standards-based Student Learning: Curriculum: Areas of Strength
 Continuation of the Talent Development Secondary in the Freshman Academy
 JROTC program
 GCC program allows for Career and Technical Education
 WorkKeys
 Increase in student enrollment in the AP and Honors class
 Course offering of honors classes in the Freshman Academy
Category C: Standards-based Student Learning: Instruction: Areas of Strength
 Increase in the AP and Honors courses
 Teacher as facilitators in the Freshman Academy
 Differentiated instruction and strategies
 Applying real world experiences in curricular and co-curricular instruction
Category D: Assessment and Accountability: Areas of Strength

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prompting excellence and preparing students for life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

 Departments receiving assessment data for analysis.


 Use of different forms of assessments (GDOE and interim)
 Continuation of the Talent Development Secondary Program in the Freshman Academy
 Freshman Academy developing Standards Based Grading assessments and proficiency
scales
 Improvement in the passing rate of our freshman classes
Category E: School Culture (Environment) and Support for Student Personal and
Academic Growth: Areas of Strength
 Increase in AP and Honors classes
 JROTC Program
 Safe School Ambassador Initiatives and responses to address bullying and harassment
 Freshman Academy (Talent Development Secondary) which is a program designed to
provide support and guidance.
 Activities to encourage school pride such as pep rallies, MicroFest, and Gupot CHamoru
 Culture, Trust, Respect and Professionalism of stakeholders
 Student Intervention Programs for tobacco and substance abuse
 Service Learning

We, the family and community of Southern High School commit ourselves to high standards by
prompting excellence and preparing students for life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Prioritized Areas of Growth Needs from


Categories A through E

Prioritize the growth areas from the five categories.


 Intervention Supports for Upperclassmen
 Parental Involvement
 System of gathering data and analyzing
 Professional Development for New Teachers
 Develop a system to monitor course offerings for student support

We, the family and community of Southern High School commit ourselves to high standards by
prompting excellence and preparing students for life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Critical Area for Follow Up: Investigate ways to address the inconsistencies in the master schedule that have caused students to enroll in classes out
of sequence as well as create an imbalance in teacher/student workload courses.

Goal 1: Southern High School will develop and implement a balanced master schedule that meets the students’ graduation requirements beginning
School Year 2018-2019.
Objective 1: Southern High School will create and maintain a balanced master schedule that meets the students’ graduation requirements.
PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT STATUS

1.1.1 Create Principal Spring Course Master schedule that meets Master schedule Changed this school year:
master schedule 2019 Description, the students’ graduation Master schedule created for
based on student Student Course requirements and that is whole school year.
course requests Tallies, balanced by teacher-student
and Graduation Graduation ratio. February: Course selection
requirement. Requirements will be open.
Master schedule that reflects March: Course tallies
an increase in AP courses, should be completed
honors, and Music courses
and that is balances by Note: Deadline not met. (In
student-teacher ratio. the narrative we can discuss
that deadline is moved to
April)
1.1.2 Monitor and Principal, December Teacher Increase course offerings, Registration Continuous by Block
Evaluate Course Assistant Principals, 2018 Recommendation Increase student forms, Course
Offering (new Department May s, Student participation, Follow course Tallies, Teacher
board changes for Chairperson 2019 Assessments sequencing, Rosters validated
students entering by Department
SY 2018-2019. Chairs and
Counselors

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life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Critical Area for Follow Up: Use student achievement data to make informed decisions regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and resource
allocation to focus on student learning.
Goal 2: Southern High School will use student achievement data to make informed decisions regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and
resource allocation to focus on student learning beginning School Year 2018-2019. This will be reflected in an increase of 7% passing rate in the
core areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Marks Analysis with a 4% increase in the succeeding years.
Objective 1: Southern High School faculty will identify the ACT Aspire and Standards Based Assessment skills should be addressed in lesson
planning and aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT STATUS

2.1.1 Identify Principal; October SBA Results Decrease the percentage of SBA Results Continuous by Blocks
skills in language Assistant 2018 students scoring below basic;
arts and Principals; Increase percentage of
mathematics faculty students scoring in advance
based on the top and proficient levels.
six weak areas in
SBA.

2.1.2 Identify Principal; January ACT Aspire Decrease the percentage of ACT Aspire Results ACT Aspire: Lead Team
skills in language Assistant 2019 Results students scoring below basic; will research and
arts and Principals; Increase percentage of generate a report.
mathematics faculty students scoring in advance
based on the top and proficient levels.
six weak areas in
ACT Aspire

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life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

2.1.3 Implement Principal; August School-wide and Increase of percentage of SMART Goals Plan, Developed School-Wide
School-wide and Assistant 2018 Department students scoring at proficiency Student Goals, Continuous by
Department Principals; SMART Goals, and above; Increase passing Assessments, Semesters
SMART Goals Faculty State Strategic rate; improve attendance rate; Marks Analysis,
Plan, ACT Aspire improve positive behavior ACT Aspire
Results, SBA Results, SBA
Results Results

2.1.4 Review Principal; Assistant September Mark’s Analysis Increase student passing rates. Mark’s Analysis Continuous by Semester
Mark’s Analysis Principals; Faculty 2018 2018-2019

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life.
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Critical Area for Follow Up: Implement consistent professional development that focuses on strengthening school wide teaching practices and
strategies to inform instruction and improve student achievement.

Goal 3: Southern High School will implement consistent professional development that focuses on strengthening school wide teaching practices and
strategies to inform instruction and improve student achievement.
Objective 1: Southern High School will implement research-based strategies.
PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT STATUS
3.1.1 Implement and Administration and August Marks Analysis, Improve school and student School Annual Continuous
monitor PLCs and Department Chairs 2018 Formative and achievement Report,
CTs Summative Teacher
Assessments, and Collaboration,
PLC Agenda and Marks Analysis,
Report, Curriculum Attendance, Behavior
Maps, Attendance, and Course
Behavior and Performance Data
Course Performance Teachers/Department
Data Binders

3.1.2 Support the Principal, Coordinator, August Talent Development Increase Student Achievement. Coach Observations, Continuous by Semesters
Talent Development Coaches, 9th Grade 2018 Secondary Design, PTEP Evaluations,
Secondary Program Academy Teachers Attendance, Student Placements,
for 9th Grade Behavior and Pre-Post Assessment,
Academy Course Performance Early Warning
Data Indicators Meetings,
Positive Interventions
and Strategies
3.1.3 Monitor and Principal, Department January 2019 PLCs, SMART Improve student learning, Survey results if Continuous by Block
Evaluate District Chairs, Teachers Goals, TDS Models, Continue to monitor and evaluate conducted, data
Initiatives and SL Model, Student student achievement. analysis and summary
Programs Assessment. State
Strategic Plan, CTs

3.1.4 Provide Principal, Assistant August Powerschool Faculty will gain skills and Increase use of Continuous Monthly
training during Principals, Teachers 2018 (attendance, knowledge in using Powerschool, Technology, execute
Teachers’ Preparation grades/assignments, prepare for emergencies, provide School Emergency
Time parent portal), service learning activities for Plan with success,
Service Learning, students Increase students
Teacher Needs, etc. hours in Service
A SHS training calendar will be Learning, support
created teachers needs to
support student
learning

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life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Objective 2: Southern High School will expand teacher driven Professional Development opportunities to allow increased opportunities for site
based and island wide collaboration and learning to improve the delivery of instruction for students.
PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT STATUS
3.2.1 Create a school Professional Development January 2019 District Initiatives Approved Agenda for each Evaluation Continuous
site agenda for Cadre Planned School Site PD
Professional
Development Day for
vertical and
horizontal
collaboration
amongst subject areas
addressing
Guaranteed and
Viable Curriculum

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life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Critical Area for Follow Up: Expand course offerings to include AP courses, more honor courses, and music to enhance the learning opportunities
for all students.
Goal 4: Southern High School will expand course offerings to include AP courses, more honor courses, and music to enhance the learning
opportunities for all students.
Objective 1: Southern High School will increase students’ participation in the higher level courses for SY 2018-2019.

PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED


ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT STATUS

4.1.1 Identify and recruit Principal; August Course Description, 8th Create course tallies based on student Pre-registration forms, course Continuous by Block
students to register in Assistant 2018 grade Pre-AP listing, ACT request and must reflect a full day student tallies, and Teacher
Honors, AP courses, and Principals; Aspire and SBA Results schedule. Recommendations
Music that may be Faculty
offered.
4.1.2 Monitor and Principal August Teacher Recommendations, Increase course offerings, Increase student Number of students in the Continuous by Block
Evaluate Course Offering 2018 Student Assessments participation, Sustain higher level courses Honors/AP, Number of
and Students’ Honors/AP offered, Music)
participation

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life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Critical Area for Follow Up: Become technologically literate by offering computer courses and providing access to computers and Internet.

Goal 5: Southern High School will become technologically literate by offering computer courses and providing access to computers and Internet.
Objective: By School Year 2018-2019, Southern High School will offer computer courses to develop technological literacy skills.
PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT STATUS

5.1.1 Provide Principal; August Mobile Laptops (Labs)/I Create opportunities for students to have Library sign in sheets, student Mobil Labs received, Technology
students access to Assistant 2018 Pads, Computers, access to information and technology schedules, Equipment sign out sheets, equipment received, computers
information and Principals; Library, Classrooms based on student request and teacher Student Portal, student surveys and available in the library and
courses on faculty and student schedules. observations. identified classrooms
technology and
increase enrollment
in technology
courses.
5.1.2 Integrate and Faculty Principal August Equipment, Computers, Increase student information and Lesson Plan, Teaching Methods, Mobil Labs received, Technology
Provide instruction Assistant Principal, 2018 and Reliable internet communication, Increase student Teacher Observation and equipment received, computers
that develops and Faculty, Library participation. Student/Teacher Surveys, student available in the library.
enhances the use of assessment.
technology and Plan and design effective learning Continuous by weekly, quarterly
resources. experiences supported by technology, and by semesters
Implement methods and strategies as a
learning tool, and to enhance teacher
productivity and professional practice.
5.1.3 Monitor and Principal, October Teacher Collect data to improve, expand access Log In Registry from Continuous by monthly
evaluate the use of Department Chairs, 2019 Recommendations, and increase technology accountability. Teachers/Librarian
technology resources. Faculty Student Assessments, BP
379

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We, the family and community of Southern High School commit ourselves to high standards by prompting excellence and preparing students for
life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Critical Area for Follow Up: Leverage instructional resources to ensure students and teachers have adequate materials needed for instruction and
learning.
Goal 6: Southern High School will leverage instructional resources to ensure students and teachers have adequate materials needed for instruction
and learning.
Objective: By School Year 2018-2019, Southern High School will have in place a system for faculty to request for and receive basic
instructional supplies and content specific instructional resources to continue student learning.
PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT STATUS

6.1.1 Survey teachers on Principal; August 2018 Teacher Survey Create a listing of materials and Inventory Listing by By Block
materials and equipment Assistant and May-June Forms equipment available for learning and Teachers and
for instruction and Principals; 2019 instruction in the beginning and ending Departments
learning. Teachers of the school year.

6.1.2 Monitor the use of Principal, Department August 2019 Inventory Listing, Collect data to improve student Number of students Continuous by Block
equipment and materials in Chairs, Teachers Teacher instruction and learning in the receiving textbooks and
the classroom for Observation and classroom. Number of teachers
instruction and learning. Survey. receiving materials in
the classroom for
instruction and
learning.

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life.
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL/ ACS WASC/GDOE Self-Study Report

Critical Area for Follow Up: Develop a transparent budgeting process to bring clarity to stakeholders and an increased understanding of the
decision-making rationale.
Goal 7: Southern High School will develop a transparent budgeting process to bring clarity to stakeholders and an increased understanding of the
decision-making rationale.
Objective: By school year 2018-2019, Southern High School will have in place a transparent budgeting process to ensure that all
stakeholders have an understanding of the budgeting process and the rationale behind budgeting decisions.
PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMEN STATUS
T

7.1.1 Provide orientation Principal, Fall 2018 School’s Budget Increase awareness and understanding of the Stakeholders Sign In Spring 2019
on the Budget Process Assistant Proposal budget process. Sheet and
and Solicit input from Principals, District Office Stakeholders Input
stakeholders.

7.1.2 Compile input from Administration, January 2019 School’s Budget Increase stakeholders’ participations and Stakeholders Input, Beginning and Ending
stakeholders and Department Chairs, and May Proposal and Plan, development of the School’s Budget Plan. School Fiscal Budget of the School Year
distribute update School Faculty 2019 Textbook and Fixed Increase understanding and be transparent of the Plan, Inventory
Fiscal Budget plan. Asset Inventory, Supply School Budget Proposal. Listing, Requisitions
Inventory inputted and received.

7.1.3 Revise School Principal October 2018 School Budget Plan Review and update School Budget Plan to School Budget Plan Fall 2018 and Spring
Budget Plan. and December ensure clarity and request by stakeholders. 2019 Continuous
2018

7.1.4 Submit to District Principal, District Office January 2019 School Fiscal Year Submit an Approval School Fiscal Year Budget School Budget Plan Spring 2019
Office for approval and Budget 2019 2019 Continuous
update changes to
stakeholders.

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Critical Area for Follow Up: Investigate the systems of support for those students who are having to repeat courses numerous times to ensure that
students have the appropriate interventions to be successful.

Goal 8: Southern High School will investigate the systems of support for those students who are having to repeat courses numerous times to ensure
that students have the appropriate interventions to be successful.
Objective: By school year 2018-2019, Southern High School will have interventions in place.

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PERSONS TARGET PROJECTED/DESIRED


ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DATE RESOURCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMEN STATUS
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8.1.1 Identify and Administration October 2018 Student Listing and Intervention supports in Place Graduation Rate, Continuous
implement intervention Leadership team, Intervention Listing Marks Analysis,
supports and students in Counselor Course Section
need of interventions

8.1.2 Track and evaluate Administration and October 2018 PowerSchool Decreased number of students in repeated Graduation Rate, Continuous
the effectiveness of the Leadership team TDS Tracker courses Marks Analysis,
supports. Marks analysis Course Section
Survey

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