Rockville High School School Improvement Plan November Update 2019-2020 - 70 Loveland Hill Road Vernon, CT
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Rockville High School
School Improvement Plan
November Update 2019-2020
70 Loveland Hill Road
Vernon, CT
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Table of Contents
Instructional Leadership Team 3
Introduction 3
Vernon Board of Education Mission Statement 3
Vernon Board Core Beliefs 3
Rockville High School Vision Statement 4
Rockville HIgh School Mission Statement 4
Goal 1 – Academic Strategies for Improvement 5-7
Goal 2 – School Culture Strategies for Improvement 8-10
Goal 3 – Family Engagement Strategies for Improvement 11-13
School Data 14-16
School-wide Professional Learning Plan 17
School Accountability Index Chart (2017-18) 18
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Rockville High School – School Improvement Plan (SIP) 2019-20
Prepared by: Leadership Team
Susan Czapla, Principal Dan Pichette, Assistant Principal Allayne Sundt, Assistant Principal
Diana Schultz, Mathematics Victoria Nordlund, English Walter Nakonechny, Science
Helen Kennedy, Art & Music Bryan Wright, Technology Education & FCC Kimberly Marinan, School Counseling
Mary Knowlton, Special Education Amy Schlett, World Language Chris Hinkley, Social Studies
Charles Martucci, Business Jennifer Rizzo, TALC Erika Bahler, ASTE
Sue Andrews, Health/Physical Education
Introduction
Rockville High School believes that building strong relationships are the key to student achievement and overall social emotional growth. Through
our district-wide work and Vision of a Graduate, RHS values reflect the identification and application of critical skills. We strive to foster
school/family partnerships, to collaborate and prepare students to compete in the global marketplace. RHS has developed a comprehensive
professional learning plan to build capacity in all educators to incorporate active professional learning to design and strengthen core and
interventions in our school.
Vernon Board of Education Mission Statement
The Vernon Public Schools, in partnership with family and community, is committed to provide a quality education, with high expectations, in a safe
environment, where all students become independent learners and productive contributors to society.
Vernon Board of Core Beliefs
1. Build and improve relationships and partnerships with family and community.
2. Increase the achievement of every student through high quality curriculum, instruction and assessment.
3. Promote safe environments that are socially, emotionally, and physically conducive to learning.
3Rockville High School Mission Statement
Rockville High School Vision Statement:
The Rockville High School Community is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment where all members are dedicated to lifelong
learning. By working collaboratively with families and community members, we will graduate students who are productive and contributing
members of a dynamic, global, 21st century society. We believe rigorous and meaningful academic and extra-curricular programs afford all
students the opportunity to become Responsible, Open-Minded, Critical Knowledgeable Thinker.
Rockville High School Mission:
To create a safe and nurturing student centered environment where all students are empowered through academic excellence to be accomplished,
productive and responsible twenty-first century citizens.
We believe:
● all students can learn to high standards
● in having high expectations for all learners
● all students deserve dynamic instruction that is centered on high quality curriculum
● that diversity enriches the learning environment
● in working collaboratively with families and the community
● learning is a lifelong process
4Goal 1: To increase the number of students achieving in reading, mathematics, science, and physical fitness
School Year: 2019-2020 Blueprint for Success Focus Area: Rigorous Curriculum
Goal 1: To increase the number of students achieving in reading, mathematics, science, and physical fitness.
1A. English, Reading, Writing (ERW) Benchmark on the P(SAT) in the fall and spring of 2019-20 will improve on state assessments.
English, Reading, Writing (ERW) as measured by:
● PSAT Mean Score will increase 20 points for the class of 2022 cohort from grade 9 to grade 10.
● SAT Mean Score will increase 20 points for the class of 2021 cohort from grade 11 fall PSAT to grade 11 spring SAT,
1B. Mathematics Benchmark on the P(SAT) in the fall and spring of 2019-20 will improve on state assessments.
Mathematics benchmark as measured by:
● PSAT Mean Score will increase 20 points for the class of 2022 cohort from grade 9 to grade 10.
● SAT Mean Score will increase 20 points for the class of 2021 cohort from grade 11 fall PSAT to grade 11 spring SAT.
1C. Science as measured by:
2018-19 was the first administration of the NGSS assessment administered to 11th grade students, therefore comparative data is unavailable. 2018-19 will be an opportunity
to collect baseline data.
● To better prepare students for the NGSS assessment in the Spring of 2020, all students enrolled in science classes will participate in 2 or more NGSS phenomena
inquiry labs.
1D. Physical Fitness as measured by:
Health and Wellness 2 courses will prepare students to be assessed on performance and participation the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment.
● State Physical Fitness Assessment performance scores will increase 3 percentage points from the class of 2021, 51%, to the class of 2022 to 54%.
● State Physical Fitness Assessment participation will meet or exceed 90% for the class of 2022 in all four components.
5Action Plan to Accomplish Goal
Strategies Staff Resources & Learning Needed Timeline (Indicate staff mtg Intended Outcomes
Responsible time set for Professional (Early evidence, short term impact,
Learning) longer term outcomes)
1.Teachers will work All Two PLC meetings per month to September - June Target Goal 1
collaboratively with teachers collaborate with colleagues. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
administration, Director of PLC Training -PD
Teaching and Learning, Time dedicated to Curriculum writing. Curriculum Writing Department based curriculum
department chair, colleagues and writing to occur throughout the
outside consultants to develop Professional Development PLC Training -PD year during PLC and Profesional PD
curriculum aligned with State or provided by consultant and Tier 1 instruction time allotted.
National Standards. Department Chair on effective PLC’s Differentiate Instruction
and writing curriculum. Meaningful Feedback Common assessments for courses
Trauma informed worked on.
Unit Plans for courses worked on.
Integration of written units.
Use year to year PSAT scores to
drive curricular decisions.
2. Teachers will increase All Professional Development September - June Target Goal 1
knowledge and pedagogy teachers CREC - World Language & Science 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
regarding content standards as ACES - Math PLC Training -PD
Department Chair - Social Studies, Curriculum Writing Teachers will use written unit plans
well as content.
Tech Ed/FCS, Art/Music & PE/Health and implement common
Revision Learning- ASTE PLC Training -PD assessments with fidelity.
PLC and department time Tier 1 instruction
Differentiate Instruction Full time traditional 9th grades
Meaningful Feedback students are expected to earn 5 or
Trauma informed more credits per year.
63. Teachers will focus instruction All PD & monthly PLC training to support September - June Target Goal 1
on providing specific tier 1 teachers ● Differentiation 1A, 1B, 1C
interventions to support student ● Feedback PLC Training -PD
● Positive Relationships Curriculum Writing Increased participation and
achievement.
preparedness for all assessments of
PLC Training -PD goal 1 reflected through written
Tier 1 instruction curriculum and academic
Differentiate Instruction achievement.
Meaningful Feedback
Trauma informed
4. Physical education classes will Physical Previous fitness scores. September to June Target Goal 1
include lessons and activities that Education Progress monitoring. 1D
will focus on the four areas of the Teachers Document to track students’ practice PLC Training -PD
scores on each area of the test. Curriculum Writing Through daily lessons and
CT Physical Fitness Assessment.
curricular units teachers will
Sit & Reach PLC Training -PD provide students multiple
Mile Run Tier 1 instruction opportunities to successfully
Push Ups Differentiate Instruction participate in the CT Physical
Curl Ups Meaningful Feedback Fitness Assessment.
Trauma informed
5. Khan Academy and Edgenuity Students, Access to Khan Academy and MyPath September- original testing Target Goal 1
are utilized in Rock Block to with with student chromebooks. Ongoing monitoring of 1A, 1B
increase student skills in teacher student progress in Rock
support Block Increased standards-based skills
mathematics and language arts
through online practice in Rock
Block.
6. Juniors will have the Students, Teachers, and practice SAT materials. Teachers/ Administration Target Goal 1
opportunity to attend Saturday with available on Saturday 1A, 1B
SAT Boot Camp to provide teacher
support Students will increase familiarity
opportunities for them to improve
with SAT-style questions and
skills as they relate to the SAT. strategies.
7Goal 2: To provide opportunities that foster positive student and adult relationships within our school community.
School Year: 2019-2020 Blueprint for Success Focus Area: School Climate/Culture
Goal 2: To provide opportunities that foster positive student and adult relationships within our school community.
2A. Total ISS Student Conduct Actions in Data Warehouse will be reduced as compared to the 2018/19 academic year.
As Measured by:
Reduction in disciplinary consequences
● Overall Student Conduct resulting in ISS Suspension will be reduced by at least 2% of 2018-19 for the 2019-20 school year as measured in Data Warehouse.
○ In 2016-17 there were 1986 conduct incidents, resulting in 559 ISS referrals and 588.25 days affecting 153 students of 813 students (18.82%) - per ASPEN
○ In 2017-18 there were 1862 conduct incidents, resulting in 117 ISS referrals and 99 days in ISS affecting 44 of the 776 students (5.7%) - per data warehouse
(seems to not reflect grade 12 students, the report/data was culled July 2019, perhaps the data does not include those students rolled over the previous roll over July 2018?)
○ In 2018-19 there were 2241 conduct incidents, resulting in 216 ISS referrals and 236 days of ISS affecting 91 of the 822 students (11.1%) - per data warehouse
2B. Increase the positive responses on the panorama survey from Spring 2019 to Spring 2020.
As Measured by:
● Panorama Teacher - Student Relationships responses will increase on average of 10% over the three categories for the school year 2019-2020.
Panorama 2017-18 Survey 2018-19 Survey Change
Teacher - Teacher-Student Relationships: 52% 41% -11%
How respectful are the relationships
between staff and students? Teachers Surveyed Teachers Surveyed
75 80
Staff - Teacher-Student Relationships: 49% 16% -33%
How respectful are the relationships
between staff and students? Staff Surveyed Staff Surveyed
37 25
Students - 72% 71% -1%
Teacher-Student:Relationships
How many of your teachers are Students Surveyed Students Surveyed
respectful towards you? 619 728
8Action Plan to Accomplish Goal
Strategies Staff Responsible Resources & Learning Timeline (Indicate staff Intended Outcomes
Needed mtg time set for (Early evidence, short term impact, longer
Professional Learning) term outcomes)
1. Provide multiple opportunities for staff and All departments Access to necessary Continued Target Goal 2
students to create a sense of community technology throughout the 2A, 2B
through shared experiences Social Media academic year
coordinator Criteria for student Increased engagement in RHS activities
● Pep rallies, cupcake wars, mock work PLC Training - PD and events.
interviews, staff/ student competitions, Building Tier 1 instruction
and flash mob events Administration Money to provide Meaningful Growth in favorable community
● Enhance clubs and activities to involve necessary materials feedback responses as measured by the EOY
more students and staff Athletic Director and services Trauma informed survey.
● Assemblies that promote positive
choices and relationships Activities Improved sense of connection to the
● Communicating through social media Coordinator greater school community.
student accomplishments
● Student led conferences IT Training & support for student led
● Student created Thru the Lens. conferences.
2. Increase student voice Staff Money to provide Monthly activities for Target Goal 2
● Principal’s advisory necessary materials the school year 2B
● Regular conversations with Class Admin/ Athletic and services Growth in overall staff climate and
Officers Director camaraderie and staff responses to
● Public Service Announcements designed survey.
and created by students Students
● Enhance morning announcements to Greater connection to school community.
include a video feed Activities
● Student led events and activities Coordinator Favorable response on Panorama survey
● Student led conferences regarding school connectedness.
● Student created Thru the Lens. IT
93. Teachers will focus instruction on providing All teachers PD & monthly PLC September - June Target Goal 2
specific tier 1 interventions to support student training to support 2A, 2B
achievement. Admin ● Differentiatio PLC Training -PD
n Curriculum Improved Student/Teacher relationships
Support Staff ● Feedback Writing as measured by EOY survey.
● Positive
Relationships PLC Training -PD Enhanced trauma based practices for all
● Trauma Tier 1 instruction students.
Informed Differentiated
Practices Instruction Decreased conduct referrals.
Meaningful
Feedback Increased access to Tier 1 interventions
Trauma informed for all teachers and staff.
10Goal 3: Partner with families to better prepare students for the rigors of high school and the global marketplace.
School Year: 2019-2020 Blueprint for Success Focus Area: Family Engagement
Goal 3: Partner with families to better prepare students for the rigors of high school and the global marketplace.
As Measured by:
3A. Improvement in Student Attendance
● In 2018-19 RHS had 112 students (13.6%) of the population who were identified as chronically absent in the VPS Data Warehouse. In 2019-20 RHS will track,
support and reduce the chronic absence rate for 2018-19 RHS cohort.
2017-18 (Students 778) 2018-19 (Students 822) 2019-20 (Students)
67.4% of students attendance was over 95% 62.4% of students attendance was over 95%
20% of students attendance was between 90-95% etween 90-95%
24% of students attendance was b
12.6% of students attendance was below 90% 13.6% of students attendance was below 90%
As Measured by:
3B. Increase in students’ On Track Graduation Rate
● Increase the number of grade 9 students’ on track for graduation by 3% for the 2019-20 school year
○ 2016-17 - 75.6% student’s in grade 9 on track graduation (203 students, ~153 on track)
○ 2017-18 - 88.7% student’s in grade 9 on track graduation (193 students, ~171 on track)
○ 2018-19 - 85.7% student’s in grade 9 on track graduation (246 students, ~211 on track)
3C. Increase overall percentage in the category Family Engagement (Vernon) section of Panorama Survey:
Section includes: “How welcoming is your child’s school?” and “Are you regularly informed about your child’s progress?”
GOAL - 4% or more increase in favorable response on the Panorama Survey for Family Engagement (Vernon) section.
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
59% Favorable 56% Favorable Goal = 60%
11Action Plan to Accomplish Goal
Strategies Staff Responsible Resources & Learning Timeline (Indicate staff Intended Outcomes
Needed mtg time set for (Early evidence, short term impact, longer
Professional Learning) term outcomes)
1.Focus intensive attendance interventions Attendance Access to necessary Continued throughout Target Goal 3
on High Need and Chronically Absent Counselor funding for the academic year 3A
Students attendance incentives
Student PLC Training -PD Increased engagement in RHS activities
● Attendance incentives Assistance Team State and district Tier 1 instruction and events.
● Home visits attendance guidelines Meaningful
● SARB YSB Counselor Feedback Growth in favorable community
● Student Assistance Team Trauma responses as measured by the EOY
tiered interventions Building Development of informed survey.
● Involve Youth Services Administration effective attendance
Bureau (YSB) counselor offer interventions Improved sense of connection to the
town wide resources School greater school community.
Counselors
2.Progress monitor academic achievement Teachers Money to provide Ongoing Target Goal 3
for the freshman class. necessary programs 3B
● Provide peer tutoring in the library Attendance and services
● Provide intervention support for Counselor Preparing students for the rigor of high
Math and Language Arts through Ex: tutors, after school school and the global marketplace.
ROCK Block. Student programs, summer
● Evaluate and identify intervention Assistance Team intervention, Increase students on track to graduate by
supports for students during the transportation 3%. (Page 10)
academic year of 2019-2020 as well YSB Counselor
as summer school.
● Increase the communication Building
between staff and parents to foster Administration
partnership for individual student’s
academic success. School
Counselors
123. Provide multiple opportunities for parents All Staff Training and coaching Ongoing Target Goal 2 & 3
to become engaged and welcomed into the for staff/parent 2B, 3A, 3B
RHS community. partnerships.
● Outreach
● Parent picnic
● Communication
● PAC meetings skills
● Coffee & Conversation with faculty ● Trauma informed
● Conferences ● Funds for social
● Parent Athletic nights opportunities
● College planning, Academic planning ● Flexibility to
open school for
● Art, theater, music events
parent
conferences
13SCHOOL ACADEMIC DATA
CLASS OF 2022
YEAR/GRADE SAT/PSAT Total Score/% ERW Mean/% at Bench Math Mean/% at Bench
2018, 9th Grade Scores 8/9 PSAT 821/30% 416/53% 405/32%
2019, 10th Grade Scores 10 SAT (Oct 2019)
CLASS OF 2021
YEAR/GRADE SAT/PSAT Total Score/% ERW Mean/% at Bench Math Mean/% at Bench
2017, 9th Grade Scores PSAT 855/32% 440/60% 416/34%
2018, 10th Grade Scores PSAT 894/32% 454/55% 440/34%
2019, 11th Fall Scores PSAT
2020, 11th Spring Scores SAT
14PSAT BY GRADE / BY YEAR
GRADE 9 PSAT GRADE 10 PSAT GRADE 11 PSAT APRIL SAT DAY
PSAT PSAT PSAT SAT
TOTAL % ERW % MATH % TOTAL % ERW % MATH % TOTAL % ERW % MATH % TOTAL % ERW % Math %
2015 833 28% 427 54% 407 31% 881 26% 450 55% 431 29%
2016 837 30% 427 57% 410 32% 902 30% 463 61% 439 33% 930 29% 476 56% 453 31%
2017 855 32% 440 60% 416 34% 901 32% 461 60% 440 35% 962 31% 488 58% 473 34% 973 31% 496 54% 477 33%
488
2018 821 30% 416 53% 405 32% 894 32% 454 55% 440 34% 943 31% 480 59% 463 32% 1001 33% 513 65% (4/6/19) 35%
485
2019 996 34% 504 62% (April) 36%
Physical Fitness & Wellness
% Meeting Aerobic Endurance Flexibility Upper Body Strength & Abdominal Muscle
all four (Mile Run) (Sit & Reach) Endurance (Push Ups) Strength/Endurance (Curl Ups)
2016-2017 (class of 2019) 43% 54% 81% 76% 90%
2017-2018 (class of 2020) 45% 53% 82% 79% 87%
2018-2019 (class of 2021) 51% 59% 87% 81% 85%
15School Climate/Culture and Family Engagement Data
2018-19 2019-20
Survey Question # of percent # of percent
Responders positive Responders positive
Family How welcoming is your child’s school? 151/253 60%
How knowledgeable are you regarding where to find resources for working 35/75 47%
Staff with students who have unique learning needs?
Student Q5: Overall, how much do you feel like you belong at your school? 303/731 42%
School Culture – Student Attendance
(Percentage of Non-Chronic Students – 96%)
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Percentage of Students with > 90% of the days in attendance** 86.6% 91.9%% 92.5%
Percentage of students identified as chronically absent* 20% 12.8% 13.7%**
*According to state report
**Used Data Warehouse
16SCHOOL WIDE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PLAN
School Objective: Improving teaching and learning is a continuous focus, therefore, professional learning is critical to the growth and improvement
of student achievement.
STAFF
DATES OUTCOMES
RESPONSIBLE
First Wednesday of the month Certified staff Staff will engage in whole school PD focused around improvement in teaching and learning.
Second and Third Wednesday of the
Certified Staff PLC meetings focused on data driven decision making for planning of instruction.
month
Fourth Wednesday of the month Certified Staff SRBI meetings – school wide focus on SRBI strategies and techniques, led by the SRBI Committee.
Instructional Provide new teacher support throughout the year to support delivery of curriculum. Provide
Ongoing
Coaches support to all teachers through CRS coaching days and individual requests.
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