City Hill Middle School - Pride in aLl We Do - maximizing the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual potential of every student in a safe and nurturing environment Our Priorities 1. Shared Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan 2. Continuous Improvement of Teaching and Learning 3. Safe, Welcoming and High Performing Learning Environments 4. Organizational System Designed for Results 5. Families and Community as Partners Naugatuck Public Schools – Educating All Students Today for Tomorrow’s Future

City Hill Middle School Strategic Plan Presentation to Board of Education December 11th, 2014

Our Vision Educating All Students Today for Tomorrow’s Future by taking Pride in all that We Do

Our Mission is to maximize the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual potential of every student in a safe and nurturing environment

Our Goals Increase Student Performance Increase Student & Parent Engagement Decrease Chronic Absenteeism Decrease Discipline Incidents

Who We Are 683 students 20% Hispanic 65% White 6% Black or African American 4% Asian 44.5% Free or Reduced Lunch 15.2% Special Education

Priority 1 ( see CHMS Strategic Plan pages 4 &5) Shared Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan Rationale: If we create an inspiring and shared vision and aligned strategic plan, then all members of our community will be eager to align their collective and individual efforts to accomplishing our shared goals. Strategies: Collaboratively develop and communicate a shared vision and mission that has high expectations for children and clearly communicates what Naugatuck Public Schools is striving to become Develop a Strategic Plan that will ensure the entire system is working toward accomplishing the vision and mission

CHMS Leadership Council, Collaboration Student Assistance Team, Attendance Team, Safety Committee, Open House, Parent/Student Orientations, Teacher/School Websites, Academic Curriculum Maps Faculty Meetings, Common Plan Time, Academic Team Meetings, Academic and Behavioral Intervention Programs CHMS Leadership Council, Staffing Team, PSA, School Governance Council, Student Council Alignment Communication

Priority 2 (see CHMS Strategic Plan pages 6-8) Create a rigorous Academic Program with a focus on Continuous Improvement of Teaching and Learning Rationale: If we create a professional culture in our district that values and structures learning and collaboration at all levels of the system; and sets high standards for teaching and learning; and strengthens the capacity of educators to meet the needs of students, then our students will continue to meet or exceed our high expectations. Strategies: Create a professional culture relentlessly focused on improving teaching and learning Develop, implement and systematically evaluate and improve curriculum, assessment, instructional and intervention expectations Develop and evaluate the capacity of leaders, teachers and staff to improve district, school and student performance indicators

Create a professional culture relentlessly focused on improving teaching and learning

Content Curriculum maps with unit essential questions, content, and common assessments aligned to Common Core State Standards School wide cross-curricular focus on authentic core elements of literacy - listening, speaking, reading, and writing Weekly collaboration and guidance with Department Heads (World Language, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Math) Academic intervention programs aligned with student needs

Teacher Weekly common plan by grade level department Monitor assessments and adjust instruction as necessary Common scoring of assessments Keeping Learning On Track (KLT) Pilot – teacher leaders facilitating innovative strategies to maximize student performance Adjust instruction based on student feedback from student surveys Daily posted objectives and activities Consultation with Support Staff (Guidance, Social Work, and Psychologist) and Administration

Student Engaged in authentic tasks which include application of problem solving, critical thinking, global, and career connections Engaged in discussion with peers – taking positions supported with evidence from complex text Engaged with text – annotations, connections, predictions, questioning Understanding of their individual performance in each content area Goal setting and monitoring progress towards goals

Previous Marker – CMT Whole School Performance – Math & Reading % at or above proficiency

CMT Science Performance & Goal

Student Stakeholder Goal - Our goal for this year is to have 70% of students responding “very true” or “true” to statement #12, “My teachers return tests and quizzes quickly with written feedback on how I can do better.” Historical #s Spring 2013 = 40% Spring 2014 = 60% Parent Stakeholder Goal – Our goal for this year will be to have 80% of parent respondents answering “very true” or “true” to statement #3 from the parent survey, “My child is challenged in school.” Historical #s Spring 2013 = 60% Spring 2014 = 76%

Priority 3 (see CHMS Strategic Plan pages 9 & 10) Create a safe and respectful environment throughout the district and in every school that supports continuous improvement of teaching and learning Rationale: If we create positive school climates that foster high expectations through caring and supportive relationships, then students and teachers will set ambitious goals and work together to accomplish them Strategies: Ensure safe and positive learning culture Maintain and improve our school buildings and grounds Ensure equipment and technology resources are allocated to support strategic plan

Interventions Weekly Staffing Meetings Weekly/Biweekly Academic Team Meetings Monthly Attendance Meetings - with action plans CHMS Monthly Attendance Snapshot   Month # Absences Student Enrollment # School Days Absentee% November 2012 791 703 18 6.25% November 2013 700 679 5.73% November 2014 511 681 15 5%

Interventions Developmental Guidance Behavioral Intervention Groups Mental Health Tool Kit Staffing Team Student Discipline Procedures – focus on de-escalation & proactive Intervention Student Assistance Team

How can I get Involved? Activities Sports Student Council Newspaper Club Creative Cooking Photography Club Yearbook Garden Club Band & Jazz Band Choir Vocals Girls Choir Drama Club Peer Mediators Robotics Club Sports Track Basketball Softball Baseball Swimming Cheerleading Cross Country Boys & Girls Soccer 200 (approx. 30%) students participate in an after school club or sport

Technology Upgrades:

Priority 4 (see CHMS Strategic Plan pages 11 & 12) Create an organizational system that functions in support of the Strategic Plan Rationale: If we organize the work of the district and allocate resources to support our teaching and learning priorities, then we will work collaboratively and more efficiently and accomplish our goals Strategies: Clear Organizational Structure with aligned policies, procedures, communication and access to information Develop district budget that aligns with strategic priorities Develop human resource system that attracts, hires and retains highly effective leaders, teachers and staff

CHMS attracts, hires and retains highly effective teachers and staff 37% of academic teachers are in their first 3 years of teaching (11 out of 29)

Policies, procedures, communication and access to information Monday Memo – weekly staff communication tool Teacher Shared Drive Start of year check list for Administration and Staff Administrator and Teacher goals aligned to NPS goals

Priority 5 (see CHMS Strategic Plan pages 13 & 14) Family and Community Engagement Rationale: If we develop trusting relationships with our families and partner with our community, then we will have the greatest chance of supporting the needs of our children so they meet our high expectations and be ready for life success Strategies: Provide information and opportunities for parents to support student learning Use multiple modes of communication and feedback to build relationships with families and community members Develop community partnerships to collaboratively address the needs of the district

Communication Tools – to provide information to families and receive feedback CHMS Weekly Snapshot

Partnerships – to collaboratively address the needs of the district Career Lunch Series

Partnerships – to collaboratively address the needs of the district PSA & School Governance Council

Student Led Conferences – opportunities for parents to support student learning

Senior Dinner – relationships with community

Partnerships – to collaboratively address the needs of the district

Thank You –