“Laying Foundations for the Future!” SIP & Quality Assurance Review Team Report Tchefuncte Middle School “Laying Foundations for the Future!” The Review Team appreciated the opportunity to tour your great school where it is so evident that children are cared for and learn each day.

ADVANCED Domain 1: Leadership Capacity QAR Strategic Goal 1: Shared Purpose Developing a Shared Understanding & Fostering Collaboration Commendations Learning is FUN and students love to come to school Safe and positive school climate with a supportive faculty Visible and welcoming administrative team Community support Culture of continuous improvement – Students are set up for success! Please read the commendations. ADVANCED Domain 1: Leadership Capacity The school maintains and communicates its purpose and direction through implementation of strategies that improve the learner and educator performance.  

AdvancED Domain 2: Learning Capacity QAR Strategic Goal 2: Student Learning Teacher Effectiveness & Student Learning Commendations Students were able to articulate what they are learning and the real-life connection. Collaborative learning environment: Small groups were observed Students grouped according to data (exit tickets) Through the variety of learning opportunities offered, students are encouraged and supported in increasing language skills, vocabulary development, and writing across the curriculum. AdvancED Domain 2: Learning Capacity The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.

AdvancED Domains 1 & 3: Leadership & Resource Capacity QAR Strategic Goal 3: Culture of Improvement Structures for Participatory Leadership & Continuity Commendations School culture developed and being maintained in which students’ needs are the priority PLCs and its safety net environment for teachers Embracing resources and learning together AdvancED Domains 1 & 3: Leadership & Resource Capacity The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness.

AdvancED Domain 3: Resource Capacity QAR Strategic Goal 4: Resource Allocation Refining Access to Resources, Support & Technology Commendations Students’ needs come first Use of interventions Positive statements about involvement of the SRO and MHP in all aspects of the school Facilities were immaculate AdvancED Domain 3: Resource Capacity The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students.

QAR Learning Observations Planning & Preparation: Setting Instructional Outcomes Focused learning observed Activities aligned to course standards Lessons aligned to STPPS Guaranteed Curriculum Classroom Environment: Managing Classroom Procedures - 100% of the observations indicated respectful, positive teacher-student relationships are evident - Teachers manage transitions effectively - Effective routines and practices are in place - 98% of the observations indicated instructional time is used effectively

QAR Learning Observations Instruction: Questioning/Discussion Techniques, Engaging Students, and Using Assessments - 42% of the observations indicated that differentiation was evident. - 74% of the students were highly engaged/engaged, and 26% were observed to be well-managed. - 59% of the level of student work observed was at the applying level or above Technology - Teachers using technology to enhance instruction.

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Students’ Voices What do you like best about your school? - Recess - Teachers make learning FUN! - Clubs - Celebrations - Math work - PE

School Report Card Assessment Index Based School Performance Score – 87 points Measures students’ mastery of grade level content Students who scored Mastery or Advanced on LEAP 2025 School Progress Score – 95.5 points Measures student growth throughout the year Measures how well students out perform other students in the state TMS Overall Score = 89.1 points

Assessment Index Strengths 4TH Grade ELA with 102.3 points 4th Grade Math with 89.7 points 6th Grade Social Studies with 88.3 points Students with Disabilities increased 6.7 points overall Hispanic Students increased 14.6 points in ELA

Assessment Index Weaknesses Whole School Overall decrease from 90 points to 87.4 points 5th Grade Math decrease from 87.4 points to 78.4 points 6th Grade ELA decrease from 95.4 points to 87 points African American ELA at 59.2 points and Math at 53.2 points Economically Disadvantaged Math at 67.6 points

SIP Goals for Math Overall Math Assessment Index Increases 4th grade from 58 to 63 points 5th Grade from 42 to 47 points 6th Grade from 60 to 65 points African Americans will increase by 5 points from 53.2 to 58.2.

SIP Goals for ELA Overall Assessment Index increases 4th grade from 76 to 86 points 5th grade from 45 to 55 points 6th grade from 48 to 58 points Economically Disadvantaged will increase by 5 points from 78.9 to 83.9 points

SIP Goals for Social Studies All grade levels will increase Social Studies Assessment Index scores by 2 points

QAR Improvement Priorities Strategic Goal #1 – Shared Purpose Continue to use data to drive the decision-making process Parents report needing assistance with Eureka homework Strategic Goal #2 – Instruction Increase instructional differentiation for all students Increase opportunities for students to work at higher Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels Increase usage of math manipulatives Release more of the learning responsibilities to the students Recommendations include: Read the slide.

QAR Improvement Priorities Strategic Goal - #3 Culture of Improvement Increase descriptive feedback being provided to the students Teachers indicate needing assistance with more interventions to best support the at-risk students Strategic Goal - #4 Resource Allocation Increase student use of technology (67% of the technology tools being used were by the teachers)

Tchefuncte Middle School Thank You for Joining in Our Efforts Toward Continuous School Improvement Tchefuncte Middle School It was a great visit and a special thanks to each staff member for their dedication and commitment to the students! To quote Dr. Sanford, “This was on of the best QARs that she has been one!”