1. Howard Middle School School Improvement Forum March 14, 2016 8:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Family Engagement Room Principal: Mr. Lindsey Allen

2. 2015-2016 Goals Math By the end of the 2015-2016 SY, based on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, there will be an increase in the percentage of students meeting typical/high growth on the Math EOG/EOC, from 53% in 2014 to 60% or more in 2016. Reading By the end of the 2015-2016, based on the Georgia Milestones, there will be an increase in the percentage of 8th grade students attaining a Lexile score of 1050 or higher from 72% in 2014 to 77% in 2016. Update Math Milestone 2015 66.9% of students met typical/high growth on the Math EOG/EOC in 2015. We hope 70% or more of our students this year achieve typical to high growth. Reading Milestone 2015 8 th Grade Students with Lexile of 1010 or higher: 66%

3. Needs Assessment The Milestone test was much more rigorous than CRCT. Due to this change, schools all over the state saw a drop in achievement, and Howard was a part of that group. However, we are seeing strong growth in all areas, except 6 th grade science. Also, our students need to continue to grow as readers.

5. Lexile Stretch Band

6. Needs Assessment Lexile Data: 2015 Milestone 6 Lexile % Below Stretch Band: %49 % Within or Above Stretch Band: %51 7 Lexile % Below Stretch Band: %30 % Within or Above Stretch Band: %70 8 Lexile % Below Stretch Band: %34 % Within or Above Stretch Band: %66 Science Data: 2015 Milestone 6 Science Median Growth Percentile: 21 % Developing Learner or Above: 44% % Proficient Learner or Above: 11% 7 Science Median Growth Percentile: 47 % Developing Learner or Above: 53% % Proficient Learner or Above: 19% 8 Science Median Growth Percentile: 60 % Developing Learner or Above: 50% % Proficient Learner or Above: 22%

7. Needs Assessment Anticipated Goals for 2016-2017 Lexile By the end of the 2016-2017 SY, based on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, 70% or more of students will attain a Lexile score within or above the stretch band. Science By the end of the 2016-2017 SY, based on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, there will be an increase in median growth percentile on the Science EOG/EOC, from 42.67 in 2015, to 45 in 2016, and 50 in 2017.

8. School-wide Improvement Plan Discuss the instructional strategies, standards, curriculum and technology that will be implemented to improve student learning and proficiency levels. Describe what changes are anticipated if goals were not met for the year? MAX Teaching Strategies Collaborative Planning Formative Instructional Practices KidTalk Meetings, SLDS data analyses Progress Assessments/Benchmarks

9. School-wide Improvement Plan Explain the alternative instructional techniques used to address the needs of students who are falling behind? Describe how these students will receive effective, timely, additional assistance. Collaborative Planning, Common Assessments Re-Teaching for Mastery Classworks PACK Time Instruction

10. School-wide Improvement Plan Review what assessment tools the school uses and describe what changes are anticipated. Common Assessments District Progress Assessments and Benchmarks AIMSweb Classworks MobyMax

11. School-wide Improvement Plan Explain how the Title I budget supports the school improvement efforts. Classworks Academic Coach Family Engagement Facilitator Possible Second Academic Coach Additional Teacher to reduce class size

12. Parental Engagement Survey Results Summarize parent feedback on the effectiveness of the parent engagement program General sense that HMS is welcoming to and communicates well with parents. Parents prefer email, social media, and text messages. Though parents are aware of opportunities to volunteer at school, they want to know more about how to be involved with the school, and they want more opportunity to share their opinion. Teachers communicate well and frequently with families, but parents want more information about grades (timely input into portal, and work sent home for review).

13. Parental Involvement Plan and Budget Annual Title I Meeting and Curriculum Night National Parental Involvement Day /Parent Coffee Literacy Training - Math & Reading / Parent Coffee Annual Parent Engagement Survey Georgia Milestones Assessment Workshop School Improvement Forum Transition Workshops Parent Teacher Conferences HMS School Council Information on Website Promotion/Retention Workshop Describe and determine the types of activities/workshops planned to support parents’ understanding of curriculum, standards, assessments, and student progress.

14. Parental Involvement Plan and Budget Review the school’s plans to assist students through the transition from early childhood, or rising middle or high school student. Rising 6 th Grade Parent Night Rising 6 th Grade Transition Summer Program (New)

15. Parental Involvement Plan and Budget Describe how parent engagement funds were spent and discuss parent recommendation on how to spend this year’s funds, if available. Family Engagement Facilitator Family Engagement Conference Workshops and Events Resources for parents to use at home

16. Parental Involvement Plan and Budget Describe parental involvement opportunities and discuss ways to improve school-parent communication methods Remind HMS Website District Communication Facebook eNewsletter Teacher Webpages Parent Portal School Messenger Progress Reports and Report Cards

17. School-Parent Compacts Discuss and develop home learning strategies by all parties (teachers, parents and students) for reaching the school’s goals for academic achievement. Teachers will …. Provide academic resources including, the course syllabus, review materials and study guides on teacher webpages. Update teacher webpages regularly and post grades in Parent Portal weekly. List helpful websites for study/review on school/teacher webpages and provide tutoring opportunities and homework tips. Use Remind 101 and email/text message service to provide feedback and helpful reminders about assessment dates and parent events. Hold parent-teacher conferences and parent events to keep parents informed about school goals and student performance. As a Parent, I will ….

18. Closing and Evaluations There is an evaluation form (bright colored paper) that we would like you to fill out to help us improve this event in the future. We hope you gained some great information about Title I as well as information all parents should know about our school. We hope that you always feel welcomed to be a part of this school.