School Improvement Open Forum September 17, 2015 Tonja Fitzgerald, Principal Yvonne Jones, School Counselor Excellent on Purpose

Total Student: 855 Grade 6: 260 Grade 7: 316 Grade 8: 276 Instructional Staff: Total Student: 869 Grade 6: 307 Grade 7: 267 Grade 8: 295 Instructional Staff: 48

The mission of Elizabeth Cobb Middle School is to provide high standards of education in a caring and safe learning environment that prepares all students for high school and beyond. To provide high quality education that is robust and relevant to the real world and fosters the knowledge and skills that our students need for success in high- school, college, and careers. Cobb’s MissionFitzgerald’s Vision

FSA (AIR)NGSSS (Pearson) ELA – 6, 7, 8 ELA Writing Component – 6,7,8 Math – 6, 7, 8 Algebra I EOC – 7, 8 Geometry EOC - 8 Civics EOC – 7 FCAT 2.0 Science – 8 Biology EOC - 8

F OR M IDDLE S CHOOLS Number of tests administered at each grade Grade 6Grade 7Grade EOC4+ EOC EOC4+ EOC Paper or Computer based Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8 ELACBT ELA - WritingCBT MathCBT ScienceP/P

School Improvement Planning- ensures all people, processes, operations and functions of the system are aligned

7 Current School Status School Profile/Demographics ELA Reading/Writing Math Science Student Achievement Data FCAT 2.0, FAA, CELLA, and EOC Data, Administrators, Teachers Parents, Community Stakeholders Perceptions Surveys (AdvancEd), Observations, Conferences, Meetings School Processes Instructional Programs, MTSS, FCIM, PLC/Lesson Study, Transitions, Coordination and Integration Programs K-12 Reading Program, District Improvement Plan, Student Progression Plan

Goal As we continue to implement the more complex state measure of ELA, Cobb’s goal for the 2016 FSA is to be within 10% (+/-) of our previous proficiency rate for the school year as indicated by the FSA ELA Assessment. Strategies Ongoing PD for teachers Achieve 3000 in Int. Reading Before School Reading Lab Saturday School Implementation of District Pacing Guide Reading / Writing Coach – Supports teachers across the curriculum Progress Monitor student performance quarterly Implementation of HMH curriculum

As we continue to implement the more complex State measure of Mathematics, our school goal is to have at least 50% of our students proficient in this area on the 2015 FSA. Proficiency rate excludes students enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry for the school year. Ongoing PD for teachers Intensive Math class for students scoring Level 1 or 2 Before School Math tutoring Saturday School Implementation of District Pacing Guide Progress Monitor student performance quarterly Implementation of HMH Go Math curriculum GoalStrategies

In grade 8, 50% of our students will score at or above level 3 on the FCAT 2.0 Science Assessment. Ongoing PD for teachers Saturday School Implementation of District Pacing Guide Progress Monitor student performance quarterly STEM Fair Increase student engagement by incorporating lab activities GoalStrategies

Q UESTIONS ??? TEAMWORK+MOTIVATION=SUCCESS