UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CSIP) Implementing the Missouri Standards for Performance, Process and Resource used in the Missouri School Improvement Program Presented to the Board of Education January 16, 2007

School District Planning Process

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires that every school district have a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). St. Louis has not had a true CSIP in several years. The CSIP identifies important long-range improvement issues related to student performance and describes a specific set of actions. The CSIP is a fluid document. It correlates to No Child Left Behind, the Desegregation Settlement Agreement and, most importantly, to the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) Standards on which the District will be judged in The Importance of the CSIP

The CSIP has three main goals which reflect the Districts long range plan and the MSIP Standards: - Performance - Process & Performance - Resource Three Main Goals of MSIP

Performance Goals SLPS will establish and implement a framework based on continuous improvement to provide its students with high quality, research-based curriculum and instructional materials taught by certified, trained and highly qualified teachers who know and practice principles of education most likely to benefit the learning of urban students, especially identified student subgroups struggling to reach proficiency.

Process & Performance Goals SLPS will plan, implement and regularly monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of its key leadership functions including administration, management and communication in a transparent fashion based on actual data that directly impacts student performance.

Resource Goals SLPS will strive to meet individual key standards at the desirable level of compliance as contained in the MSIP Standards & Indicators Manual while continuing to maintain at least minimum standards at all levels.

For example, by 2010 – –68% of students will score at the proficient or advanced level in Communication Arts on the MAP test –64% of students will score at the proficient or advanced level in Mathematics on the MAP Improving Academic Achievement For All Students

Strategies to Improve Academic Achievement The CSIP provides numerous strategies, including: - School Performance Teams - School Improvement Plans - Curriculum aligned with state standards and assessments - Attendance targets - Professional Development

All school facilities will meet a score of 85% or higher during regular building inspections The number of serious incidents from behavior infractions will be reduced by 10% each year Providing a Safe and Secure Learning Environment

Strategies to Increase Safety and Security Increased use of technology Staff training at all levels on the revised comprehensive emergency operations plan Character Education Monthly reviews of all facilities for cleanliness and maintenance issues

Improving Our Fiscal Stability Expenditures will not exceed revenues in any proposed District budget The overall deficit will continue to be reduced Utilization of existing facilities will be fully reviewed for efficiency

Additional Objectives Improving community outreach and education Increasing use of technology to streamline services and improve academics Increasing the number of certified teachers in classrooms

The CSIP will be the guide to move the district to full accreditation. As items come to the Board of Education for approval they will reflect the CSIP and MSIP goals being addressed.

Annual Performance Report Projections for Accreditation January 16, 2007

2007 – 2009 MAP Projections for Grades 3 – 5 Mathematics Standard 9.1* Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 2009 Status MPI Missouri Performance Index *727.1 *738.1 **721.0 LND Level Not Determined * 1.0 Notes: The 2006 baseline data was obtained from DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 Targets and LND are projections only and are set to meet APR Requirements in 2009 per MSIP 4 th Cycle Understanding Your APR ** 2009 Target meets APR requirement using the Below Avg + Annual Measures in the Grade Span and Below Avg + Annual Measures in the Grade Level. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when It becomes available from the state.

2007 – 2009 MAP Projections for Grades 3 – 5 Communication Arts Standard 9.1* Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 2009 Status MPI *732.3 *742.1 **726.0 LND * 1.2 Notes: The 2006 baseline data was obtained from DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 Targets and LND are projections only and are set to meet APR Requirements in 2009 per MSIP 4th Cycle Understanding Your APR ** 2009 Target meets APR requirement using the Below Avg + Annual Measures in the Grade Span and Below Avg + Annual Measures in the Grade Level. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when It becomes available from the state.

2007 – 2009 MAP Projections for Grades 6 – 8 Mathematics Standard 9.1* Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 2009 Status MPI *751.1 *795.1 **730.0 LND * 1.0 Notes: The 2006 baseline data was obtained from DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 Targets and LND are projections only and are set to meet APR Requirements in 2009 per MSIP 4th Cycle Understanding Your APR ** 2009 Target meets APR requirement using the Annual Measure in the Grade Span and Avg + Annual Measures in the Grade Level. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when It becomes available from the state.

2007 – 2009 MAP Projections for Grades 6 – 8 Communication Arts Standard 9.1* Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 2009 Status MPI *771.4 *821.4 **750.0 LND * 1.2 Notes: The 2006 baseline data was obtained from DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 Targets and LND are projections only and are set to meet APR Requirements in 2009 per MSIP 4th Cycle Understanding Your APR ** 2009 Target meets APR requirement using the High 2 + Annual Measures in the Grade Level. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when It becomes available from the state.

2007 – 2009 MAP Projections for Grades 9 – 11 Mathematics Standard 9.1* Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 2009 Status MPI *763.0 *823.0 **736.0 LND * 1.0 Notes: The 2006 baseline data was obtained from DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 Targets and LND are projections only and are set to meet APR Requirements in 2009 per MSIP 4th Cycle Understanding Your APR ** 2009 Target meets APR requirement using the High 2 + Annual Measures in the Grade Level. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when It becomes available from the state.

2007 – 2009 MAP Projections for Grades Communication Arts Standard 9.1* Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 2009 Status MPI *742.4 *767.4 **730.0 LND * 1.2 Notes: The 2006 baseline data was obtained from DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 Targets and LND are projections only and are set to meet APR Requirements in 2009 per MSIP 4th Cycle Understanding Your APR ** 2009 Target meets APR requirement using the Annual Measure in the Grade Span and Avg + Annual Measures in the Grade Level. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when It becomes available from the state.

2007 – 2009 APR Projections: ACT Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 5 Year Avg. 8.7%12.6%13.6% *14.6% *15.6% **13.0% % of Grads At or Above Nat Average Notes: The 2005 & 2006 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 data and targets are projections only and are set to meet APR requirements per 4th cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – ** The 2009 Target meet the APR requirements using the Annual method in the Progress Measure. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. Standard9.3

2007 – 2009 APR Projections Advanced Courses Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 5 Year Avg. 49.6%57.8%57.8% * 56.2% % Credits Earned in Advanced Courses Notes: The 2005 & 2006 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 data and targets are projections only and are set to meet APR requirements per 4 th cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. Standard9.4*1

2007 – 2009 APR Projections Career Education Courses Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 5 Year Avg. 12.5%14.7%15.0% *16.0% *16.5% *14.9% % Credits Earned in CE Courses Notes: The 2005 & 2006 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 data and targets are projections only and are set to meet APR requirements Per 4th cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. Standard9.4*2

2006 – 2008 APR Projections College Placement Target 2007 Target 2008 Target 5 Year Avg. 58.3%55.9%56.9% *57.9% *58.9% *57.6% Notes: The 2004 and 2005 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2006 – 2008 data and targets are projections only and is set to meet APR requirements using Below Avg. method in the Status Measure + Annual method in the Progress Measure per 4th cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. % of Grads Entering College Standard9.4*3

2006 – 2008 APR Projections Career Education Placement Target 2007 Target 2008 Target 5 Year Avg. 80.2%74.5%75.5% *76.5% *77.5% *76.8% Notes: The 2004 & 2005 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2006 – 2008 data and targets are projections only and are set to meet APR requirements using the Average method in the Status Measure + Annual method in the Progress Measure per 4th Cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. % Course Completers Placed Standard9.4*4

2007 – 2009 APR Projections Graduation Rate Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 5 Year Avg. 60.2% District 55.6% Targets 93.0% * 70% 98.0% * 77% 100.0%** 85% 81.5% 70% Notes: The 2005 & 2006 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 data and targets are projections only and are set to meet APR requirements in 2009 per 4th cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – ** The 2009 Target meet the APR requirement using the Below Avg. method in the Status Measure + Annual/Rolling Avg. method(s) in the Progress Measure. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. % Gradua- tion Rate Standard9.5

2007 – 2009 APR Projections Attendance Rate Target 2008 Target 2009 Target 5 Year Avg. 81.5% District 83.1% Targets 100.0% * 90% 100.0% * 91% 100.0%** 92% 92.9% 88% Notes: The 2005 & 2006 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 data and targets are projections only and are set to meet APR requirements in 2009 per 4th cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – ** The 2009 Target meet the APR requirement using the Below Avg. method in the Status Measure + Annual/Rolling Avg/3 over 2 method(s) in the Progress Measure. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. Grades K - 12 Standard9.6

2007 – 2009 APR Projections Subgroup Achievement Target 2008 Target 2009 Target Average 30.0% District Targets 85.0% * 40% 90.0% * 50% 95.0% ** 60% 75.0% 45.0% % of Subgroups MET Notes: The 2005 & 2006 baseline data was obtained from the DESE Website posted on December 1, *The 2007 – 2009 data and targets are projections only and are set to meet APR requirements in 2009 per 4th cycle MSIP Understanding Your APR 2006 – ** The 2009 Target meet the APR requirement using the High 2 method in the Status Measure. Targets are subject to change based on actual data and revisions to the APR rubric when it becomes available from the state. Standard9.7