School Improvement Plan:

Eastern View High School

Culpeper, Virginia
Abstract
Eastern View High School has seen a decline in
graduation rates for minority student, students
with disabilities and the economically
disadvantaged. This is affiliated with the low
standardized test scores also associated with the
aforementioned subgroups. Attendance has also
shown a decline in these subgroups and can be
considered a contributor to lower test scores and
graduation rates. Discipline issues plague the
school causing further student absences from
class. This plan is meant to improve these school
issues and reinvigorate the school community.
Improvement Committee Members
Principal
Vice Principal
Attendance Secretary
Core Instructional Team Leaders
Elective Instructional Team Leaders
Curriculum Coordinator
Special Education Coordinator
Security Personnel

Summary of Data
Below average test scores for minority, student
with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged
students.
Below average graduation rates for minority,
student with disabilities, and economically
disadvantaged students.
High rates of improper or disorderly conduct
Diminishing attendance of student with
disabilities and economically disadvantaged
students
Student Scores
History Science
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Student Scores
Math Scores Writing
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Graduation Rate
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
All Students Black Hispanic White Students with
Disabilities
Economically
Disadvantaged
Limited English
Proficient
4 Years
5 Years
6 Years
Discipline and Attendance Records
Discipline Attendance
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Environment Scan
Political
Failure to meet AYP
requirements
Directly related to minority
and economically
disadvantage students poor
performance on
standardized test
First Year Improvement Plan

Economic
$67.2 Million Budget
Reduction in funding over
last three years.
Ten schools on eight school
budget
Lack of raises and increasing
costs
Do More with Less
Environmental Scan
Ethnic Diversity
Population Increase
Hispanic population
explosion
2
nd
fastest growing Hispanic
population in country
Minority Population
25% African Am.
9% Hispanic



Community Norms
Farming community
Little change in population
until 1980
Urban population attends
Eastern View
Little interest in vocational
activities
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
Goals and Objectives
Objective #1-Increase standardize test scores in
Math, Science, English, and History in all
subgroups
Objective #2-Increase 4 Year Graduation Rate in
identified subgroups
Objective #3-Decrease Discipline Issues
associated with disruptive behavior
Objective #4-Increase Attendance for students
with disabilities and economically disadvantaged
Improving Test Scores
Content Learning
Continuum (CLC)
Proven literacy and
comprehension strategies
to increase student
achievement
After School Tutoring
service
Faculty volunteers
"The CLC is a tool for
enabling all secondary
teachers and administrators
to participate in the
development and
evaluation of a literacy
initiative that is consistent
with the goals of secondary
education for all students
and that will dramatically
improve literacy outcomes
for those who are at risk of
academic failure." (B.K.,
Ehren, & Deshler)
Increasing Graduation Rate
Mentorship Program
Community members
from local businesses,
religious organizations,
and volunteer
organizations work with
at risk students
Partnership with CLC and
Tutoring Program
Community Involvement
Research explains a youth
that is "exposed to the
mentoring of an adult is
associated with greater
educational success, in
terms of both educational
performance and overall
educational
attainment."(Erickson,
McDonald, & Elder, 2009)

Decreasing Discipline Issues
School safety audit with
security personnel
Professional development
Positive student and
teacher interaction
Proactive Approach
School Community
Emphasis
"The best practice related
to addressing student
behavior issues should be
based on a clearly
articulated and
comprehensive behavior
management policy at a
system,
district/community,
school, and classroom
level." (Hallam & Rogers,
2008)
Increasing Attendance
Attendance Audit
Internal review of
processes
School Responsibility
Publicity and Local
media
Special privileges
Newsletters and
Communication
"An attendance audit
can be undertaken in a
variety of ways, but the
more inclusive it is in
terms of participants
the better the quality of
the information that
will be collected."
(Hallam & Rogers, 2008)
Alignment with District Mission
"Our mission is to equip and motivate all learners to
maximize their potential."
We all have a stake in every students journey into
learning the future well being of each of us rests
upon the students attending our schools today
As an organization, we are always striving for
improvement. All of our schools have attained
accreditation from the Virginia Department of
Education based on our Standards of Learning test
scores we are pleased, but not satisfied. We can do
more (Culpeper, 2012)
Action Steps
Obtain permission to accept grant for
implementation of CLC from school district
Contact local organizations for volunteers to
assist in mentoring program(YMCA, Special
Olympics, Boys and Girls Clubs)
Contact local media pertaining to new school
initiatives including: mentoring, attendance
audit, and CLC programs
Conduct back ground checks on volunteers
Research viable Professional Development for
student and teacher interaction
Action Steps
Contact local businesses, religious
organizations, and high education institutions
to gain support for the new programs
Research creative approaches to gain funds for
events associated with mentor program
Obtain volunteers from the faculty to assist in
tutoring service
Use school communication resources to
educate families on new programs


Improving Test Scores
Fiscal Resources
Limited financial
contribution
Grant possibilities for
implementation
Volunteers for Tutoring
program
Aligns with fiscal problems
of the county
Time Resources
CLC is a five year
commitment to implement
all stages
After school activities
conducted from 3:30-5:00
Monday-Thursday
Each subject one day a
week
Transportation
Improving Test Scores
Human Resources
Faculty members must
become leaders in CLC
Volunteers for tutoring
service
Administrator to facilitate
after school activities

Material Resources
Classroom with modern
technology to help teachers
increase understanding for
students
No Transportation issues

Improving Graduation Rates
Fiscal Resources
Advertisement for
community support in the
mentor program
Funding for events and
fieldtrips
Background Checks for
community volunteers
Time Resources
Organization and
implementation of program
After school activities
Weekend activities
Improving Graduation Rates
Human Resources
Community Volunteers
Guidance Department
Parents and Guardians
Material Resources
Classrooms and Forums for
events and meetings
Calendar of Events
Newsletters and public
notices to communicate the
importance of the program
Decreasing Discipline Issues
Fiscal Resources
Professional Development
for all staff
Understanding the financial
limitations of the school
system

Time Resources
Research associated with
finding beneficial
Professional Development
Calendar Issues
Predetermined days for
professional in-service
Review of safety plan

Decreasing Discipline Issues
Human Resources
School Community
All stakeholders are
participates
Security Personnel

Material Resources
Electronic and Print versions
of the code of conduct
Public events
Upon request, visible, and
available

Increasing Attendance
Fiscal
The internal audit
represents no additional
monetary contributions
Small amounts of funding
will be required for
newsletters and local media
outlets

Time Resources
Audit is lengthy process to
accumulate data
Patterns in attendance
Comparison to past
attendance data

Increasing Attendance
Human Resource
Improvement Team and
Attendance department
Data organization
Attendance department
providing data
Suggestions for
improvement from faculty,
staff, and students.
Adequate Support
Material Resource
Phone Messaging System
Accurate attendance
records
Newsletters and digital
copies of attendance policy
to be distributed to
community
Ensuring Community Involvement
Educating the community on the new programs
through word of mouth, local media, and public
service announcements
School events such as Open House, Sporting
Events, and public meetings should be used to
celebrate participants in the programs
The students need successful mentors from the
community
Local business can be provided with add space for
participating or contributing to the programs
Ensuring Community Involvement
Availability of school community for
discussion and suggestions
Email and phone number contacts
Provide the community opportunities to guide
the programs
Sense of ownership and importance
Time Line
Implementation of programs
Long term objectives
Positive benefits for the future
5 Year Process
Attendance and Discipline
Increasing Test Scores and Graduation Rates

Evaluation Plans
Increasing Test Scores
Virginia Standard of
Learning Tests
Inactive Achievement Tests
Lexile Scores

Increase Graduation Rate
Student milestones
Continued Growth
Curriculum Guide
Questionnaire and
evaluations

Evaluation Plans
Decrease Discipline Issues
Use of documentation such
as referrals
Data presented to biweekly
meetings of improvement
committee
Summative evaluation at
conclusion of the school
year
Increasing Attendance
Formative assessments for
educators regarding student
attendance during already
established problem
periods on the calendars
Daily percentages of
student attendance can be
produced and analzye
Summative data will be
provided at the conclusion
of the school year

Expected Outcomes
These new programs are expected to increase student
achievement and subsequently improve test scores and
graduation rates for all subgroups. Increasing the
attendance rate will help ensure students are given
adequate attention in order to perform well on state
mandated tests. Decreasing discipline issues should also
increase face time with educators and improve the ability
of the teachers to effectively complete their obligations to
the students. The improvement committee anticipates
these programs will help secure full accreditation for
Eastern View High School and remove it from the list of
schools in need of improvement described under the No
Child Left Behind legislation.
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School Report Card: Eastern View High School
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