Yelnats Middle School Our Mission Presented by: Kate Stiglitz Brennon Sapp Missy Miller A /16/04 Stan Whitaker

Mission Statement Caring professionals providing high quality education in a positive setting.

Goals Raise writing scores by 10% Increase attendance by 2% Provide a safe environment for the educational process

Raise Writing Scores Improved Instruction: Each content teacher will produce one quality portfolio piece from each class Teams will coordinate writing assignments in order to produce a quality well-rounded portfolio  Science-transactive piece/feature article  Social Studies-editorial/brochure  Language Arts-personal narrative/reflection/short story  Math-transactive piece  Arts & Humanities-feature article/editorial/brochure

Raise Writing Scores Professional Development: Teachers will learn details about the composition and evaluation of the writing portfolio (1/2 day of non-flex in-service) Teachers will be required to attend training on the development and implementation of the specific type of writing they will be producing with their students (1/2 day of non-flex in-service)

Raise Writing Scores Professional Development: Teachers will participate in follow up session to monitor and improve instruction related to their specific writing pieces (1/2 day of non-flex in- service near midterm--1/2 day of non-flex in- service near portfolio completion) Encourage and provide stipends for teachers who are willing to become certified in grading portfolios. Encourage and provide stipends for teachers who are willing to participate in the Kentucky Teacher Writing Project

Raise Writing Scores Community Involvement Ask for volunteers from local professionals and community to participate in the development and improvement of portfolio pieces Volunteers will be working with individual students on revising and editing pieces Incorporate motivational speakers into classes and the school for the purpose of emphasizing writing

Improve Attendance Incentives: High attendance days Door prizes for individuals and teams Attendance Points  Coupons Homework passes Quiz passes Drop score passes  Store in the Library students may buy items with attendance points Cool pencils Shirts Compact disks Hats

Improve Attendance Teacher/Staff Responsibilities: (Concentrate on concern and caring for the students) Attendance Clerk will call the home of each and every student absent as soon as possible on a day of absence Teachers always ask students why they missed school or class Teachers and office keep and coordinate accurate records of attendance Teachers and staff make a consistent effort to praise students for being at school

Improve Attendance Community Involvement: Ask for community and parent volunteers to help call home and check on absent students (concentrate on concern and caring for the students) Recruit local businesses to provide rewards for students with high attendance  Ice cream Friday  Cookie Wednesday  Pizza coupon  Free movie rental

Safe School Plan Instruction: Students are required to participate in anger management/self-esteem/peer mediation seminars YSC referrals Reviews of referral data Staff will promote a positive/caring environment  Be in the hall welcoming students to school and class  Interact with students in a caring manner  Use organizations such as DARE, police, and volunteers to involve students and teachers in a more casual setting

Safe School Plan Professional Development: Staff will receive training in:  Conflict resolution  Crisis management  Positive student/parent interactions  Conferencing

Safe School Plan Community Involvement YMCA Police Department DARE Parent Community Volunteers