Gainesville Middle School
Results/Expectations And Operational Plan
2006‑2007
Audrey C. Simmons, Principal
Humanities Academy
GOAL 1: To educate all children in Gainesville City to be successful students.
Objective 1 : Emphasize individual student achievement in language arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies through increases in test results.
Accountability: (5.0) Dec 2006, May 2007: Shumake and GMS Principals
- 95% of students meeting expectations on CRCT
- Pre and post assessments grades 6‑8 in each content area
Strategies:
- Analyze data via TestGate
- Assign mentors: principal, teachers, counselor, instructional coach, and social worker.
- Monitor classrooms to ensure the utilization of best practices at all times.
- Ensure the implementation of Differentiated Instruction throughout each discipline, by each teacher.
- Provide an effective After School Homework/Tutorial Program
- Provide training sessions for parents on new math standards (Dr. Sheehy)
- Confer with instructional coach to discuss classroom visits.
- Confer with social worker to discuss attendance concerns.
- Discuss with counselor on the outcome of academic counseling sessions.
- Provide in-house staff development in areas of need (Ms. White)
Objective 6: By Nov 2006, share the plan for GMS laptop implementation and training for staff.
Accountability: (4.5) Nov 2006: GMS Principals
Strategies:
- To lobby for 21st Century Classrooms 2007-2008
- Purchase LCD projectors for each classroom
- Articulate with the high school laptop initiative and duplicate effective practices/procedures currently at GHS
Objective 10: By August 2006, to identify the middle school initiatives to be implemented for a three‑year plan for the 2006‑2009 school years. Middle school restructuring for academies, improved counseling services, ownership for each student's success, as well as incorporating an advisement program similar to GHS. Communication channels must be increased with all stakeholders as well as the creation of a "small school" culture currently in place at GCSS elementary schools.
Accountability: (5.0) Jul 2006, Nov 2006, May 2007: GMS Principals
Strategies:
- Improve the mentoring program for teachers new to the building
- Encourage faculty to join professional organizations
- Encourage faculty and staff to ... read, reflect and renew
- Encourage staff to participate in "Sunshine" activities. (Completed)
- (All Humanities teachers are members of the Sunshine Club)
- Continue advisement sessions
- Provide student incentives.(Completed)
- Utilize instructional coach and counselor for in‑house staff development activities
- Continue 8 Grade Graduation Ceremony
- Increased utilization of the data board to improve communications
- Utilize media (radio, newspaper, Channel One and Internet webpage) to disseminate highlights of academy. (Humanities Academy Website) (Completed)
Objective 11a: For all students/parents to have an annual conference. Extended counseling and mentoring must include a focus on career options and expanded vocational opportunities for students. For academy counselor to define a career and academic plan to articulate students' progress complete with a timeline, personnel requirements, and staff development needs.
Accountability: (4.5) Aug 2006, Sep 2006, Jun 2007: Shumake, Whitaker and GMS Principals
Strategies:
- Maintain log of all counseling meetings with students and/or parents
- Provide in‑house staff development in areas of need.
- Weekly Principal Time
- Individual Counseling Sessions
- Classroom Guidance Sessions
- Provide training for mentors through Center Point. (Completed)
- Utilization of motivational speakers
- Academy counselor disseminates Monthly Newsletter for Middle School Parents in English/Spanish
Objective 17: Increase the number of students enrolled in Carnegie level courses by 5%. By Nov 2006, cite the number for the past 3 years enrolled in each Carnegie level course.
Strategies:
Accountability: (3.7) Nov 2006: GMS Principals
- By Nov 2006, cite the number of students for the past 3 years enrolled in each Carnegie level course.
Strategies:
- Encourage students to enroll in Carnegie level classes
- Monitor students in Carnegie level classes by ethnicity and gender
- Monitor/support students enrolled in Carnegie level classes
- Humanities Students Enrolled in Carnegie Classes
- Add Carnegie level courses in French I, Chinese I, Spanish II and III
- Schedule advisement sessions with parents and students on the importance of enrolling in Carnegie level courses
Objective 18: Maintain baseline data of students assigned alternative assessment intervention (IEP/ESOL) by Nov 2006 and improve/reduce critical areas. Also, provide a quarterly report of students exiting the programs with designated time identified.
Accountability: (3.6) Dec 2006, Jun 2007: Bibb and GMS Principals
Strategies :
- Utilize SST and SPED coordinators to ensure that all guidelines and procedures are followed.
- Humanities SST Coordinator to provide SST training for all Academy teachers
Objective 19 : By Mar 2007, have the GMS and GHS leadership teams report on the vision for grades 6‑12 articulation for athletics, activities, arts, and academies.
Accountability: (4.0) Mar 2007: GHS/GMS leadership teams
Strategies :
- Participate in duty assignments per athletic event
- Encourage students to participate in athletics and the performing arts
Accountability: (3.5) Dec 2006: Bibb and GMS Campus Principal
Strategy:
Compile data, as needed, for BOE presentation and analysis
Objective 9: Require all personnel receiving supplements for activities to complete a yearly syllabus and put online to be approved by the Campus Principal and Assistant Superintendent by Aug 2006
Accountability: (3.5) Oct 2006: Bibb and GMS Athletic Director
Strategy:
Ensure compliance with assessment of athletic staff. (Completed)
GOAL 3: To provide clean, safe, and educationally appropriate facilities conducive to learning.
Objective 1: Continue to participate with the Superintendent in establishing a Culture of Success.
Accountability: (5.0) Oct 2006, Jun 2007: Bibb and GMS Principals
Strategies:
- Open communication with Service Solution supervisor and Maintenance department.
- Ongoing meetings with senior administrative staff and Superintendent to ensure alignment of GMS Humanities Academy goals and initiatives with that of GCSS
GOAL 4 : To provide an atmosphere for staff to become innovators and risk takers.
Objective 2 : By Jun 2007, the final report will be made on the implementation of "new" athletic administrative procedures and options to involve Hispanic students.
Accountability: (5.0) Aug 2006, Mar 2007, Jun 2007: Bibb and GMS Principals
Strategy :
Encourage Hispanic students to join/participate in athletic activities/clubs through counseling, disciplinary alternatives, and "contact" rewards
Objective 5 : To maintain teacher attendance at 97% or improve by 1% over 2006‑2007.
Accountability: (4.4) Dec 2006, Jun 2007: Bibb and GMS Principals
Strategies:
- Employ an incentive program that fosters regular attendance. (Completed)
- Sunshine club provided day off while other teachers will cover classes.
- Recognize teachers on special occasions. (Completed)
- Conduct regular monthly meetings to celebrate the "good" at GMS. (continual)
Objective 6 : To coordinate a shared reading study with faculty using: The Gainesville Model, A Frame for Understanding Poverty, and No Excuses for all new employees.
Accountability: (3.2) Oct 2006: Whitaker and Campus Principal
Strategies :
- Framework for Understanding Poverty letter
- Presentation of required readings per department
- Encourage teachers to "... read, reflect and renew."
GOAL 5 : To have continuing dialogue with our communities:
Objective 2: To involve the community in an African American Initiative and Hispanic American Initiative to nurture collaboration and enhancing achievement for students. The initiative will involve regular visits to churches, presentations to churches and creation of a mentoring program.
2.a. African American Initiative (4.8)
- Quarterly reports will be made to the Board in November 2006, February 2007, and June 2007: Shirley Whitaker/Principals
2.b. Hispanic American Initiative (4.8)
- Quarterly reports will be made to the Board in November 2006, February 2007, and June 2007: Shirley Whitaker/Principals
Objective 3: To establish a Parent Coalition Team and attempt to 'use' all faculty with at least one home visit for all new students within the 9‑week period from enrollment. The team will include administrators, teachers and members of the PTA.
Accountability: (4.0) Sep 2006, Jun 2007: Whitaker and GMS Principals
Strategies:
- Form a Visitation Team of principal, teachers, counselor, and social worker
- Implement student support program for new students
- Utilize PTA welcoming committee for new students and their families
Objective 4 : To provide evidence of a vibrant PTA and School Council, as well as new linkages extended to all communities with special outreach for minority communities.
Accountability: (4.0) Nov 2006, May 2007: Whitaker and GMS Principals
Strategies:
- Attend African‑American, Asian and Hispanic worship services/special programs
- Join/participate in community clubs/activities
- Foster increased information dissemination through Hispanic media (radio, newspapers)
- Increase PTA membership (all ethnicities)
- Seek PTA sponsorship of student/teacher incentive programs
- Increase the number of African American and Hispanic teachers
Objective 6: To provide mentors for the 10% of students struggling in each school family
Accountability: (4.2) Jan 2007: Shumake and Academy Principals
Strategies :
- Identify students in need and develop a cyclic meeting plan to monitor student academic progress, disciplinary record and attendance log
- Humanities Principal will meet with academy students and parents to intervene as needed
- Analyze data of pre and post tests
- Encourage the use of Power Zone. (Completed)
- Confer with instructional coach to discuss instructional strategies from classroom visits
- Discuss with counselor the outcome of academic counseling sessions
- Make home visits when necessary