Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Ahoskie Elementary School

SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
2015-2016
Grade Levels Served: 4th-6th
Hertford County Public Schools
Principal
Stan Warren
200 North Talmage Avenue
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Phone: 252-332-2588
Fax: 252-332-2017
swarren@hertford.k12.nc.us
www.hertford.k12.nc.us

Prepared by
SPMT Committee

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Principal
District Name
Hertford County
Principal Name

School Name
Ahoskie Elementary
Stan Warren

School Code
460-308
Principal Email

Y
2015
swarren@he

School Mission

"Anything is possible; if you don't know wh

the roads of Ahoskie Elementary School w

School Vision

The roads of success at Ahoskie Elemen

paved with leadership, motivation, self-d
creativity. Our students accomplish succ
excitement, rigor, and relevance in orde
and career ready in a demanding 21st c
with students, staff, and community, we
collaboratively to ensure students be all

Data Analysis

Ahoskie is the largest community in Hertford County, located in the Northeastern part of North Carolina on t
Ahoskie is a rural community with 18 small diversified industries including poultry, peanut farming and proc
wood products, aluminum products and plastic bottle caps. The town has grown in the area of health care fa
addition of a Dental School branch of Vidant Health Care system. The population of Ahoskie is 4,488. Ahosk
in 1893. There are 18 full time and 2 part time firemen and 24 volunteer firemen in the fire department. Aho
State Highway 11, 42, 350, and 561 in addition to US Highway 13. Ahoskie has three private preschool kinde
primary school, one elementary school, and one high school. Ahoskie Elementary School has been on a stea
student performance, but not to the level of proficiency aimed for. In 2012-2013, the reading and math com
23.6 When 2013-2014 school year ended, the composite score for reading and math increased to 34.2. At th
2015, the composite score for Ahoskie Elementary School was 35. Looking at historical data (EOG, MClass, R
Reading 3-D, and STAR, we have analyzed the individual weakness. This analysis has lead us to validate tha
of students who are non-proficient in Reading, our growth has been impeded all other academic areas. Over
our EVAAS growth has had a continuous increase, 2012-2013 it was -4.88, 2013-2014 -3.60 and 2014-2015
data received from TWC in 2012 and 2014, managing student behavior was a concern for our staff. In 2012,
indicated that student behavior was being managed at Ahoskie Elementary School. In 2014, 83.4% of our st
the behavior was monitored. As a result of the TWC, administration put a focus on ensuring that all student
managed. In 2013-2014, there were 90 reported discipline referrals reported in Power School and in 2014-20
increase to 164. Our school population is currently 494. 0.2% are Asian, 78.7% are African American, 2.4% H
American Indian, 1.0% Multi-Racial and 17% White. We have 2 Limited English Proficient students who are s
67 Exceptional students, and 43 AIG students. Ahoskie Elementary Schools student attendance ranges from
and up monthly. 82% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, but 100% of our students recei
Overall, Ahoskie Elementary School is a school of continued progress.

Goals

Ahoskie Elementa
2

Goal

Description
2

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

By June of 2016, Ahoskie Elementary School will increase the percentage of students profi
math by 10% as measured by the Ready End of Grade and Extend 1 Reading and Math tes
Science in grade 5 thereby closing the achievement gap.
SBE Goal Alignment
North Carolina Public Schools will produce globally com
LEA Goal Alignment
Hertford County Public Schools will produce globally co
through collaboration.
Indistar Indicator: (if applicable)
Progress Monitoring Status:
By June of 2016, instructional delivery will improve by 10% of teachers earning proficient o
the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Tool as a result of receiving training in instructional p
identified by formal/informal surveys and the acquisition of new resources.
SBE Goal Alignment
North Carolina Public Schools will be led by 21 st centur

Hertford County Public Schools will be led by 21 st centu

LEA Goal Alignment

Indistar Indicator: (if applicable)
Progress Monitoring Status:

By June of 2016, Ahoskie Elementary School, students will learn how to make better choice
responsible lifestyles by decreasing their BMI by 10% of the student population and office r
SBE Goal Alignment
North Carolina Public Schools will be healthy and respo
LEA Goal Alignment
responsible.
Indistar Indicator: (if applicable)

Hertford County Public School students and staff will b

Progress Monitoring Status:

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

GOAL #1

By June 2016, Ahoskie Elementary School

percentage of students proficient in readi
as measured by the Ready End of Grade a
and Math test in grades 4-6 and Science in
closing the achievement gap.
To continue to use the Common Core curri
NCWrite, pacing guides and best practices
rigorous instruction in all academic areas.`
Progress monitoring reports, curriculum m
common assessments, walk-through data,
meeting notes.

Strategy #1:
Progress Monitoring Status

Teachers will provide a variety of opportunities

students' knowledge regarding a quality respon
deeply explain their thinking and problem solvi
written and verbal responses in math. ELA staff
5. Teachers will use an interactive word wall to

Task/Action Steps:

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

learning of academic vocabulary. Grade level in

will work with groups of students who struggle
problems and reading. Teachers will integrate t
appropriate including STAR Math and Reading,
Class works, Study Island, Ten Marks, Razz Kids
charts will be posted in the classrooms. Teache
instruction to students on note-taking and sum
them to use to improve their comprehension an
the curriculum. Grade level science content wil
aspects of reading and through Class Works to
gap. Utilize collaborative planning time to purp
order questions referencing the Depth of Know
Common core pacing guides, weekly PLC meet
PLT agendas, Common Assessments, Weekly re
works, Accelerated Reader and Study Island, In
Data, Walkthrough Data. Teachers will use wee
align standards. Staff will be provided with ong
on Depth of Knowledge (DOK).

Evidence

Administrators, teachers, instructional ass

teachers, Media Specialist
August 2015-June 2016

Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:
District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

GOAL #1

By June 2016, Ahoskie Elementary School

percentage of students proficient in readi
as measured by the Ready End of Grade a
and Math test in grades 4-6 and Science in
To implement differentiated and individual
students in reading, math, science, and so
Progress monitoring reports, curriculum m
Intervention/Transition Plans, IEP's, commo
walk through data. STAR Reading, STAR Ma
meeting notes, Anchor Charts posted in cl

Strategy #2:
Progress Monitoring Status
Task/Action Steps:

Master schedule reflects a daily intervention bl

will implement intervention groups. Common a
administered every three weeks to monitor pro
instruction will be implemented into the daily s
the individual students. Tutoring will be provide
days a week for identified students. Daily 5 wi
the ELA class. STEM Literacy, Class works, Acce
Island will be used as a reinforcement of skills t
classroom. Lexile Professional Development wil
staff along with Math professional developmen
Merrithew) and Intervention Cycle Implementa
teaching and evaluation.

Evidence

Common assessment data, STAR Reading

Weekly Class works Data, Lexile data, PLC
data, School Net data.

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Person(s) Responsible:

Administrators, teachers, Media Specialist

Instructional Assistants

Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

August 2015- June 2016

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

GOAL #1

By June 2016, Ahoskie Elementary School

percentage of students proficient in readi
as measured by the Ready End of Grade a
and Math test in grades 4-6 and Science in
Teacher will utilize online resources to enh

Strategy #3:
Progress Monitoring Status

Ten Marks data, Class works data, Accelera

STAR Math and Learning A-Z Science, Razz
Study Island Data

Teachers will use Small group instruction to inc

resources. Teachers will participate in project b
development. Teachers will utilize School Net to
Blended Learning Staff Development, Lesson P
Razz Kids
Walk through data, Lesson plans, Pacing Guide
observation data

Task/Action Steps:

Evidence
Person(s) Responsible:

Administrators, teachers, Media Specialist

Instructional Assistants
August 2015-June 2016

Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

GOAL #2

By June of 2016, instructional delivery will

teachers earning proficient or accomplishe
Carolina Teacher Evaluation Tool as a resul
training in instructional practices as identi
formal/informal surveys and the acquisitio
Teachers will implement strategies/knowle
attending staff development.
Reading Foundations, Class works training
Rounds training, Study Island training, ELA
practices.

Strategy #1:
Progress Monitoring Status
Task/Action Steps:

Teachers will be provided staff development in

in ELA, Math, and Science. Teachers will partici
rounds at least once a month in order to get a
working and what is not working. Teachers will
Choice, Collaboration, Connection, Challenge/C
Communication and Commotion. Teachers will
TPAK/SAMR staff development with a represent
to implement more technology into daily instru
information acquired from the TPAK/SAMR staff
students will use technology to create products
state standards. ELA teachers in grade 4 will at
Training.

Evidence

Staff Development sign-in sheets, data fro

instructional rounds, data obtained from E
assessment data
Administrators, Teachers, District Office, W
Emma Bratten, Fran Jones, Angie Jilcott, Be

Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

August 2015- June 2016

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

By June of 2016, instructional delivery will

teachers earning proficient or accomplishe
Carolina Teacher Evaluation Tool as a resul
training in instructional practices as identi
formal/informal surveys and the acquisitio

GOAL #2

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Staff will conduct data analysis meeting w

review student achievement data.
Common Assessment Data, Data Walls, Ind
Tracking Sheets

Strategy #2:
Progress Monitoring Status

Teachers will participate in data dialogue sessio

administrators. During the data dialogues, they
deficits in each class based upon the common
Based upon the information gain from common
teachers will collaborate with administrators an
strategies that can be used to gain proficiency
proficiency. Teachers will construct data walls t
progress and track students progress using ind
sheets. Progress monitoring conferences will be
guidance counselor, CONNECT staff, and comm
Data Walls, Conference Sheets, Agendas from D
Sessions, Individual Student Tracking Sheets.

Task/Action Steps:

Evidence
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

Leadership Team, Teachers, Community Re

August 2015-June 2016

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

By June of 2016, instructional delivery will

teachers earning proficient or accomplishe
Carolina Teacher Evaluation Tool as a resul
training in instructional practices as identi
formal/informal surveys and the acquisitio
Certified staff will read professional literatu
book study, The Essential 55.
Classroom observation, Book Study Talks

GOAL #2

Strategy #3:
Progress Monitoring Status
Task/Action Steps:

Teachers will participate in "The Essential 55" b

will read the book and implement the Essential
Teachers will reinforce the strategies acquired f
daily. Weekly teachers will have dialogue with t
to address progress based upon the Essential 5
Sign-In sheets for book study, decrease in disci

Evidence
7

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Administrators, Teachers, Guidance Couns

Assistants.
August 2015-June 2016

Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

GOAL #3

By June of 2016, Ahoskie Elementary Scho

how to make better choices for healthy an
lifestyles by decreasing their BMI by 10% o
population and office referrals by 10%.
Continue PBIS Implementation through PB
assignments, SGA, House Competitions, H
Clubs.
Completion of PBIS Modules

Strategy #1:
Progress Monitoring Status
Task/Action Steps:

Leadership team will administer surveys to sta

semester to assess school climate. Ahoskie Ele
will continue of PBIS initiatives through the imp
with fidelity.
PBIS agendas, PBIS SET data, Discipline data, H
posted in all classes, hallways, and common ar
Schedules.

Evidence

PBIS Team, Transformation Team, Administ

Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

August 2015- June 2016

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

By June of 2016, Ahoskie Elementary Scho

learn how to make better choices for healt
lifestyles by decreasing their BMI by 10% o
population and office referrals by 10%.
Implement strategies to improve climate a
collaboration among the community.
Surveys, Parent Meetings, Community Mee

GOAL #3
Strategy #2:
Progress Monitoring Status
Task/Action Steps:

Ahoskie Elementary School will transform the p

the school. To showcase the transformation, AE
Nights, Literacy Nights, Math Nights, Science N
and Drama Performances and invite parents an
members. Ahoskie Elementary School will cont
partnerships with local community (businesses
organizations, community colleges and univers
Elementary will promote conduct and achievem
and student recognition programs such as Stud
of Kindness, Honor Roll, Readers are Leaders, B
Academic Boosters. Ahoskie Elementary Schoo
Relay for Life, Pennies for Patients, Hoops for H
Walk to School Day, Grits for Grandparents, Ho
Robotics, AES Steppers, AES Cheerleaders, and
Canned Food Drives.

Evidence

Sign-In Sheets, Publicity from NELA (North

Academy), Friday Institute, Local Newspap
from various agencies.
Administration. Teachers, Staff, District Offi
Counselor, PBIS Team, Transformation Team

Person(s) Responsible:

August 2015- June 2016

Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

District Name:

School Name:

School Code:

Year:

Hertford

Ahoskie Elementary School

460-308

2015-201

By June of 2016, Ahoskie Elementary Scho

learn how to make better choices for healt
lifestyles by decreasing their BMI by 10% o
population and office referrals by 10%.
Incorporate "Brain Based" energizers and
campaigns in all grades.
Vidant Fitness Test, Discipline Data, Anony
Reports

GOAL #3
Strategy #3:
Progress Monitoring Status
Task/Action Steps:

Ahoskie Elementary School will implement Hou

the chance of bullying. Ahoskie Elementary Sch
Stomp out Bullying National Initiative. Ahoskie
participate in American Staff School Initiative. I
Den Grant. School wide Red Ribbon Week activ
Elementary School has a partnership with area
Right Moves for Youth Program. Presentation b
Community College Criminal Justice departmen
participate in "Brain Based" energizers twice a
up and moving.

Evidence

Reduction in discipline referrals related to

suspensions related to bullying. Data from
Decrease in BMI of students.

Person(s) Responsible:

Administration. Teachers, Staff, District

Counselor, PBIS Team, Transformation

Timeline:
Budget Amount:
Budget Source:

August 2015- June 2016

Safe and Drug Free Schools Action Plan

2015-2016

By the end of the 2015-2016 school year, and each year thereafter, Ahoskie Elementary School will provide a safe,
Strategiesas well as adequate
Benchmark
Resources
Required
Person(s)
drug free and caring environment,
facilities that support
a culture
for high student growth
as

Dates

To build unity, collaboration

and cohesiveness among
staff

2015/10
2015/11
2016/03
2016/05
10

Responsibl

Ice Breakers at meetings

Team Building Activities
Staff Surveys
Staff

Administrator
Counselor
All Staff

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Celebrations/Recognitions

To continue the safety

updates (Ident-A-Kid and Key
Fobs) and Transformation of
the school campus.

2015/10
2015/11
2016/03
2016/05

To implement the 8 tier

discipline procedures as a
part of PBIS and our Schoolwide transformation in order
to maintain student
accountability for a safe and
orderly school environment.
To continue the upgrade and
sustainability of the video
cameras to monitor the
campus activity as well as
the maintenance of Security
Fobs for all exterior
entrances.
To continue to monitor
parent, community and
student campus activity.

2015/10
2015/11
2016/03
2016/05

To continue to monitor bus

and car rider traffic

2014/10
2014/11
2015/03
2015/05

Plants
Maintenance
External fire alarms
Outside speakers
Refresh paint
Add sand to the
playground
Security Cameras around
the school
Key Fobs for door
entrances
Discipline Date
Code of Student Conduct
Handbook

Administratio
Art Teacher
Teachers
Landscape Cre
PTSO
Student Governm
Association
Counselor

Administrator
Refocus Coordin

2015/10
2015/12
2016/05

Cameras
Monitors
Staff Fobs

Administrator
Maintenance
Technology
Department

Monthly

Visitor/Volunteer Log
Student slips
Parent and visitor badges
Ident-A-Kid System
Bus Team Members
Cones
Signs
Bus Radios

Administrator
Office Personn

11

Administrator
Bus Team Memb
Bus Drivers

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Staff Characteristics
SCHOOL
LONG
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme

NS Name_Last Name_First Race

ch Arias
Elizabeth
O
Artis
Doris
AA
Askew
Tomeka
AA
Beasley
Mary
AA
Bowser
Corese
AA
Britt
Lyndsay
C
Brown
Victoria
C
Bunch
Shirley
AA
Burkett
Gail
C
Burnette
Linda
AA
Canada
Genie
AA
Ceney
MaryEllen
C
Copeland
Susan
C
Cudd
Sherry
C
Dail
Rita
AA
Davis
Beatrice
AA
DeCreasie Terri
C
Elam
Terese
AA
Eley
Derrick
AA
12

Gender Grade/Positi
on
F
ESL
F
EC
F
Cafeteria
F
6th Grade
TeacGrade
F
6th
Teac
F
Principal
Resid
F
5th Grade
TeacDriver
F
Bus
F
Instructional
As
F
Cafeteria
F
6th Grade
Teac
F
Receptionist
F
F
F
F
F
F
M

EC
5th Grade
Teac
4th Grade
Teac
Custodian
4-6th Grade
6th Grade
Teac
Custodian

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme
Ahoskie
Eleme

Eley
Fennell
Frederes
Gatling
Hall
Hanson
Harrison
Hines
Jones
Jones
JonesManley
Liverman
Long
Manley
Manley
Mason
Mitchell
Mitchell
Mizelle
Morris
Norman
Palmer
Phillips

Shawanda
Maxie
Lisa
Vanessa
Stephanie
Lagina
Adrionna
Barbara
Courtney
Peggy
Stacy
Chrisitine
Rebecca
Sylvia
Mary
Marcus
Nicole
Robi
Tammy
Joyce
Barbara
Aaron
Brittany

AA
AA
C
AA
C
AA
AA
AA
C
AA
AA
C
C
AA
AA
AA
AA
C
AA
C
AA
AA
C

Reading Subgroup Data

20122013Subgroups
2013
2014
Female
25.9
38.7

20142015
41.4
13

F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
M
F
F
F
F
F
M
F

Bus Driver
Bus Driver
4-6th Grade
Instructional
As Grade
4th
TeacGrade
6th
Teac
4th Grade
Teac
5th Grade
Teac
School
Nurse
Bus Driver
4th Grade
Teac
4th Grade
Teac Grade
4-6th
EC
Instructiona
4th Grade
Teac
Custodian
Instructional
As
4th Grade
Teac
Instructional
As
Cafeteria
Art Teacher
PE Teacher
4th Grade
Teac

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

Male
American
Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multi
White
EDS
LEP
SWD
AIG

20.6

30

31.7

41.7
75
19
20
47.4
39.6
19.9
22.7
6
74.3

50
87.5
28.4
57.1
40
54.1
31.3

60
83.3
29
33.3
50
70
29.8

-5
88

19.7
89.7

AIG
SWD
LEP
EDS
White
Multi
Hispanic
Black
Asian
American Indian
Male
Female
-50

Female
Male
American
Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multi
White
EDS
LEP

Reading
Subgroup Data
2012-2013
Reading
Subgroup Data
2013-2014
Reading
Subgroup Data
2014-2015

50

100

Math Subgroup Data

201220132013
2014
21.9
36.8
21.8
30.4
41.7
91.7
17
35
36.8
38.7
18.6
40.9

62.5
87.5
27.7
28.6
60
52.9
29.7

20142015
39.9
29.8
40
83.3
29.7
33.3
37.5
57.5
29.8

14

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

SWD
AIG

-5
68.6

-5
86

16.4
87.9

AIG
SWD
LEP
EDS
Math Subgroup
Data 2012-2013

White
Multi

Math Subgroup
Data 2013-2014

Hispanic
Black

Math Subgroup
Data 2014-2015

Asian
American Indian
Male
Female
-20

Female
Male
American Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multi
White
EDS
LEP
SWD
AIG

20 40 60 80 100

Science Subgroup Data

2012-2013
2013-2014
22
28
23.2
29.2

2014-2015
31.5
31.4

15.6
62.5

25.3

24.4

45.7
19.3
42.9
11.1
83.3

42.3
26.5

59.3
27.7

9.5
47.8

27.8
72.2

15

Ahoskie Elementary School Improvement Plan 2015-2016

AIG
SWD
LEP
EDS
White
Multi
Hispanic
Black
Asian
American Indian
Male
Female

Science Subgroup
Data 2012-2013
Science Subgroup
Data 2013-2014
Science Subgroup
Data 2014-2015

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

16