Plymouth North High School School Improvement Plan 2019-2022

PNHS School Council Peter Parcellin, Principal Kesha Nielsen, Teacher Christopher Perry, Teacher Edmund Payzant, Student Ruby Norris, Student Kim Hunt, Parent, School Cmte. Liaison Pamela D’Ortona, Parent, Co-Chair Jan Sweeney, Parent Sue Clancy, Parent Erin Dearing, Parent Anthony Mayo, Parent Amy Clarke, Parent

2015-2017: School Improvement Plan Goal 1: Attendance as a School Priority Data: Consistent Increase in Attendance Rate (2016: 91.7%; 2018: 93.1%) Decline in Chronic Absenteeism, 10+ Days (2017: 22.9%; 2018: 15.9%) Goal 2: Decrease Dropout Rate Data: Graduation Rate Increase (2016: 86.2%; 2018: 90.2%) Drop Out Rate Increase (2015: 1.0%; 2017: 2.5%) Goal 3: Improve Achievement Gap MCAS Data: All Students (Meeting or No Change in target achievement) High Needs/Lowest Performing Students: (Below target achievement)

2019-2022: PNHS SIP: Creating the Plan Collective Voice Day 1 Faculty Meeting: Core Values, Beliefs and Expectations Parent Meet and Greet Classroom Observations Student Meetings (Seniors, Student Council, Teams, Clubs) School Council Data Analysis Accountability Data DESE School Report Card Internal Data: Evaluation Data, Grade Reports, AP Scores Alignment with PPS Strategic Plan

4 GOALS FOR PNHS & ALIGNMENT W/ PPS PNHS SIP GOALS 2019-2022: STUDENT VOICE & SCHOOL CULTURE: Opportunities for enhanced student leadership and student voice to improve school culture. PARENT OUTREACH: Family outreach to encourage participation in all areas at PNHS. RIGOR: Develop initiatives for the inclusion of rigor and analysis to improve achievement for all students in all levels. NEASC: Complete the PNHS Self Study and NEASC evaluation, and develop focused programs to put into action to improve where needed to improve our product for students. PPS DISTRICT GOALS: Enhance student social and emotional growth, health and welfare and demonstration of civic responsibility. Increase family and community engagement Enhance academic achievement of all students on all levels. Provide strong District and School leadership.

Goal 1: Student Voice & School Culture Action Steps 2019-2022: School Wide Recognition Programs: Academics: Effort “Eagle of the Day” Revision & Redevelopment: Advisory Program Renewed Curriculum and format Leadership Skills Social/Emotional Supports & Skills Increased Training for Student Leadership Internal & External Programs “Day of Service” Student-Led Committees for school improvement Student Voice & Culture Data: 43% of students felt they had input in decisions at PNHS 54% of students felt “proud” of their school 17% of Students, 21% of Staff & 32% of Parents felt they were clear on learning expectations in our school -NEASC Endicott Survey

Goal 2: Parent Outreach Action Steps 2019-2022: Restructure & Redesign Parent Nights Program Focused Allow for connection & communication Improve opportunities for regular family communication Parent Page Increased use of Social Media Enhance collaboration between parents and staff Coordination with sports, academic and co-curricular parent groups Development of specific times and opportunities for parent involvement Parent Outreach Data: 16% of parents strongly agreed that school provides information on student services and opportunities 51% of parents felt they had opportunities to be involved in important decision making in the school -NEASC Endicott Survey

Goal 3: Rigor Action Steps 2019-2022: Develop & Instill a school wide definition of “rigor” Centered on Analysis, Higher Level Thinking Essential Questions & Inquiry School Wide Opportunities for Data Analysis Reflections & Initiatives to improve AP & MCAS Scores Strategies to improve performance for ALL students Coordinated Professional Learning Communities Increased opportunities for collaboration of like teachers (AP, CP1, CP2, Departments…) Improved opportunities for rigorous faculty Professional Development Initiatives to boost student performance Programs to motivate and prepare students for MCAS & AP testing, Attendance & Effort in Class Recognition of Grit & student Academic Enthusiasm Implementation of increased rigor for ALL students Rigor & Academic Performance Data: 69% in Math, 74% in Science were Advanced or Proficient on MCAS Our school fell below improvement targets across varied points for analysis in some special populations 35% of teachers felt they had time to collaborate

Goal 4: NEASC Action Steps 2019-2022: Completion and Submission of the NEASC Self- Study Completion of the NEASC Visitation in October, 2019 Development of Action Plan based on Self-Study and findings Coordination with Faculty Senate Development of 2 and 5 year plans Implementation of Key Initiatives based on information gained through NEASC process Schoolwide Data to Reflect Upon: 43% of students felt they had input in decisions at PNHS 54% of students felt “proud” of their school 17% of Students, 21% of Staff & 32% of Parents felt they were clear on learning expectations in our school -NEASC Endicott Survey

Plymouth North HS: 2019 Action Plans Goal 1: Student Voice & School Culture Initiatives: School Wide Recognition Programs Review of PNHS Advisory Curriculum Outcome: Increased participation school activities and improved school culture Curriculum points for leadership, student voice and social/emotional goals implemented in Advisory curriculum Increased # of avenues for student voice Goal 2: Parent Outreach Initiatives: Restructure of Parent Nights Improved avenues for parent communication Outcome: Parent nights showcase programs, student successes and allow for 2 way communication Increased attendance at events held for parents Increased # of venues for parent information.

Plymouth North HS: 2019 Action Plans Goal 3: Rigor Initiatives: School Wide Definition of Rigor Collaboration for AP Tests Outcome: Increased performance by all students at all levels Improved communication by administration and faculty to provide feedback on improving rigor in courses Improved performance and efficiency for AP courses. Goal 4: NEASC Initiatives: Complete & Submit Self Study Complete NEASC Visitation Outcome: Develop key points for improvement as a basis for action plans in 2020 and 2021. Successfully achieve accreditation for 2019-2029.

Vision for PNHS: Parents that are: Students that are: Happy Supported Informed Engaged Connected Involved Proud Students that are: Happy Supported Challenged Inspired Motivated Encouraged Prepared for life Teachers that are: Happy Supported Energized Inspiring Dedicated Thoughtful Big Thinking