“Four Star School” Awards  Indiana Department of Education High A’s

Teaching and Assessing for Learning – The schools’ curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.

ISTEP - % passing trends

ISTEP - % passing Longitudinal Data: (new school in 2007)

Core Subjects = Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies RtI period for all grades Encore Subjects = Physical Education, Health, Family and Consumer Science, Engineering/Technology, Exploring Music, Visual Arts 8 th Grade Explore classes Electives = Band, Choir, Orchestra

6 th grade Honors Math: covers 7 th grade standards for both current 6 th graders and qualifying elementary students. 6 th grade Honors Language Arts: covers 7 th grade standards for both current 6 th graders and qualifying elementary students. 7 th & 8 th grade Honors Math with 8 th grade taking Algebra. Several 8 th graders have taken Honors Biology, English Honors 9, and Honors Geometry for credit through CPHS.

Multiple Assessments = Informal, Formative, Summative, Acuity Readiness, Star Reading, Star Math, ISTEP+, ACT Explore Common assessments complete in most courses Emphasis is on using informal and formative assessments to guide instruction (balanced assessment plan) Currently course building for CP 2.0 Initiative

Teachers write daily learning goals for each class Long-term goals are written for each class Department and grade levels collaborate to establish long-term learning goals Technology utilized throughout the schools

iObservation evaluation system Multiple classroom observations and teacher conferences Student achievement and student growth is paramount Teacher effectiveness ratings 99% of Teachers rated as “Highly Effective for

Academic team planning outside of school day Articulation activities/tasks Preparation of common assessments Focused professional development Marzano iObservation elements Differentiated Instruction Google Docs integration Collaborative course building

Students are informed of both daily and long-term learning goals Assessment data used to inform instruction and curriculum decisions Feedback to students in a timely manner Modification of instruction RTI Tiered Classes

Corporation-wide teacher induction program New teachers are assigned mentors Mentors meet monthly with Principal High expectations are communicated

Weekly school messenger voic Team websites Team s Parent portal on RDS system Monthly “Colonel’s Chronicle” newsletter

Concept of academic teaming lessened Schools within a school Smaller learning communities Building appropriate student relationships is vital

In need of common grading practices as to emphasis on what grades mean Truth in grading must be achieved Grade reporting is adequate

Col. John Wheeler’s “Menu of Options” Articulation opportunities Department meetings Leadership meetings

Guidance department personnel PBIS program fully implemented ELL Exceptional Learner services

Teaching and Assessing for Learning – The schools’ curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.