School Improvement Plan

1. School Improvement Plan For Bridgeport-Spaulding Middle School

2. School Improvement Team NamePositionContact information

3. 2009-2010 Goals • Writing – By October 2009, 70% of our 7th & 8th graders will be at or above proficiency on the writing components of the MEAP writing test. • Reading – By October 2009, 70% of our 7th & 8th graders will be at or above proficiency on the reading components of the MEAP reading test. • Math – By October 2009, 70% of the Bridgeport-Spaulding Middle School students (7th & 8th graders) will be at or above proficiency for the MEAP math test.

4. Writing • Writing – By October 2009, 70% of our 7th & 8th graders will be at or above proficiency on the writing components of the MEAP writing test. • 53% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2006 • 64% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2007 • 65% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2008

5. Reading • Reading – By October 2009, 70% of our 7th & 8th graders will be at or above proficiency on the reading components of the MEAP reading test. • 59% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2006 • 63% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2007 • 68% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2008

6. Math • Math – By October 2009, 70% of the Bridgeport-Spaulding Middle School students (7th & 8th graders) will be at or above proficiency for the MEAP math test. • 47% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2006 • 64% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2007 • 66% of BSMS students were proficient in the Fall of 2008

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13. 2008 MEAP Data 80% 71% 69% 68%

14. 2008 MEAP Data 67% 66% 62% 53%

15. Strategies Daily oral writing warm up MEAP like quarterly assessments Literacy Circles Continuation of 6 Traits +1 Formal/Informal writing Cross-Curriculum Utilize technology Rubrics for major assignments/projects Use of “quanswers” Resources Make up daily prompts Teacher created MEAP-like test and quizzes Literacy circle jobs Computer lab MEAP release items Test Wiz Common prep time Teacher created rubrics 7th Period Intervention School Improvement Goal #1 • Improve Writing Skills • By Fall 2009, 70% of 7th and 8th grade students will be at or above proficient on the MEAP. S.C. 380.1277, Ed. YES!, NCLB

16. Strategies Daily oral writing warm up Literacy Circles MEAP like quizzes/Assessments Summarizing – Text rendering Cross-Curriculum Utilize technology Higher level thinking questions Bearcat Notes Frayer Model – vocabulary 3-2-1 Rubrics for major assignments/projects Resources Teacher created MEAP-like test and quizzes Reading material (magazines, novels, etc.) Readingquest.com Computer lab MEAP released items Test Wiz Common prep time Teacher created rubrics 7th Period Intervention School Improvement Goal #2 • Improve Reading Skills • By Fall 2009, 70% of 7th and 8th grade students will be at or above proficient on the MEAP. S.C. 380.1277, Ed. YES!, NCLB

17. Strategies Small group activities Cross-Curriculum Activities using manipulatives Utilize technology (Graphing calculators, computer tutorials) Retesting/remediation Resources Teacher created MEAP-like test and quizzes SVSU math tubs Test Wiz Common prep time Computer lab MEAP released items After school tutoring Scantron Graphing calculators 7th Period Intervention School Improvement Goal #3 • Improve Mathematics Skills • By Fall 2009, 70% of 7th and 8th grade students will be at or above proficient on the MEAP . S.C. 380.1277, Ed. YES!, NCLB

18. Professional Development • Literacy circles • Continue 6 Traits + 1 • Common planning time • Continued support for SVSU • In-service on new benchmarks • MMGW (Making Middle Grades Work) • Standards Based Learning, Assessment, and Reporting • Math/Technology training • Assessment training • Gang Task Force • Bullying • CPR

19. Proposed Budget Items • Building Upgrades • Furniture which includes computer chairs, classroom desks, tables, and chairs • Materials and Programs • After-School tutoring program • Science Club • Head to Head • Classroom supplies – Transparencies, overhead markers, white board markers • Core academic support • Compass Learning Computer Program • Technology materials

20. Estimated Budget Items • Core Academic Subjects • All subject - $450+ $230 for consumables (All areas could utilize a Scantron machine) • ELA – $500-$700 (new books) • Science - $1,000 (consumable lab equipment) • Social St. - $500 (maps, giant post-it paper, colored pencils, used textbooks) • Math - $900 (calculators for everyday use) • Science Club - $1,000 • Student Council - $200 • Wireless Lab • Furniture – Approximately $4,000 Per classroom set of 30

21. Character Education & School Climate • Discipline Data will be collected, shared and assessed monthly with teachers • Advisory will be used to promote positive behavior (study groups, videos, information sharing, homework assistance, surveys, etc.) • School assemblies will support student achievement or support school improvement goals • Counselor will continue to run support groups and collaborate with local agencies to provide services • Counselor will continue positive behavior programs with incentives to be implemented by all staff • VIP’s will continue to provide quality activities and financial support when appropriate • Head to Head, Sports, & Club activities will be offered • Use of student planners • Student Profiles will be displayed in the hallways • Student Council will focus on school issues • Video News will keep students up to date with current issues