1. J.O. Johnson High School - School Improvement
Eric T. Jones
Principal
October 17, 2013

2. Progress at J.O. Johnson High School Background on New Administration
JOJ Administrative Team:
Principal- Eric T. Jones
Assistant Principals- Dr. Teresa McDaniel and Roderick Tomlin
Administrative Assistant- Mary Beard
The team served together as a part of a “Fresh Start” Program at Jackson Central Merry Academy of Medical Technology (JCM) starting in 2009.
Title I school in the heart of Jackson, TN that served a demographic of 93% African-American and 90% Free/ Reduced lunch
JCM Graduation rate of 57% in 2008
Failed to make “AYP” since the inception of No Child Left Behind in 2002.

3. Progress at J.O. Johnson High School Background on New Administration Cont.
JCM Turn Around:
JCM made “AYP” for the first time in the school’s history in 2011
Remained in “good standing” academically through
Increased graduation rate from 57% in 2008 to 91.3% in 2012
Reversed ACT decline for all 11th Grade Students:
Raised average ACT Reading Score by 2.8 points
Raised average ACT Composite Score by almost 2 points
Received National Recognition: Scholastic Magazine, National Association of Secondary School Principals, High Schools That Work, and Doing What Works (U.S. Deptartment of Education)

4. JO Johnson Vision and Mission
All students will graduate prepared for college and career and to become productive citizens in the local and global community. By encouraging a growth mindset, we will empower our students to conquer any obstacle they may encounter through hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in self.
Mission
To foster a commitment to personal, academic and extracurricular excellence.

5. Areas of Focus 2013-2014 Creating a Culture of High Expectations
Increasing Literacy in All Content Areas
Building Relationships with All Stakeholders

6. Professional Development
Our faculty engages in professional development on district provided days and 8 additional Saturdays during the school year.
Administrator-led with intentionally focused literacy and instruction.
Saturday, September % Present
Saturday, October % Present
JOJ Faculty, PD at
Chamber of Commerce

7. JOJ Faculty Background
57% of faculty is new to JO Johnson
Staffing increase: 10%
Alabama A&M
University of Alabama
Cornell University
Georgetown University
Mercer University
University of Maryland
Georgia Southern University
Temple University
Ohio University
Elon University
University of Kentucky
University of Mississippi
Union University Kentucky State University
Mississippi State University
University of Tennessee
University of Memphis
English
Math 4 5
Science 4 5
History 4 4
Foreign Lang
Fine Arts 2 2
Health/P.E. 3 3
Electives (2 half time teachers)
Special Ed 5 5
Teach For America Teachers: 7
Degrees:
Bachelors Degree-36%
Masters Degree or above 64%
Advanced Degrees, 1-Ph.D, 1-EdD, 1-JD (law)

8. Focus on Math
Percent Proficient at Grade Level
STAR testing indicates that our th graders scored 30% proficient in math in September, These same students were tested in September of 2013 and 41% scored proficient, suggesting an 11% growth over a year.
th graders moved from 44% proficient in Sept. of 2012 to 53% proficient in Sept. 2013, suggesting an 9% growth over a year.

9. Action Steps for Improving Math Proficiency
To Raise Math Proficiency, the School System added:
Additional math teacher
Math XL program for all students
Pearson Professional Development
Digital Curriculum
Instructional Management System (School Net)
Aligned Formative Assessments
AP Math Support
Breakfast After the Bell
Title I Math Curriculum Specialist, Ms. Lisa Lucky
Scheduling includes moving the Algebra I EOC for struggling students to 10th grade
Building faculty capacity through Pearson training
All Math teachers provide at least 1 hour of tutoring each week
NACEE After school tutoring

10. Focus on Reading STAR reading data.
Sept STAR testing indicates 89% of 9th graders read below grade level
Reading Data Growth
Our th grade students scored 17% proficient in Sept These same students were 21% proficient in Sept. 2013, a 4 % increase in a year.
The th grade student proficiency percentages moved from 19% to 24%, indicating a 5% gain over a year.
Our th graders decreased from 30% in 2012 to just 19% in Sept

11. Action Steps for Reading
To Raise Reading Proficiency the District added:
English teacher
Professional Development
Digital Resources
Breakfast After the Bell
AP English Support
Instructional Management System with Aligned Formative Assessment
Curriculum Specialist, Dr. Lesa Roberts
READ180
Blocked double period for 9th and 10th grade low level readers
DEEPER School wide Literacy Instructional Model
All English teachers tutor students at least 1 hour per week after school
NACEE after school tutoring
Professional Development Focus:
Vocabulary
Close Reading
Cross-Curricular Literacy Instructional Strategies

12. J.O. Johnson Strengths Concluding Thoughts
Committed and Effective Faculty
Capable, Eager, and Passionate Students
Dedicated and Proven Administrative Team
School System Support
Growing PTA Involvement and Support