1	Papillion Junior High School
2	Table of Contents: Title Vision & Motto Mission Statement Beliefs Student Recognition: Caught in the Act P.R.I.D.E. AdvancED Standards Assessment School Demographics Community Demographics School Climate: Staff Administration Parent Students Baseline Data \| MAT \| CSA \| State Writing School Improvement Teams Theme Investigation: Curriculum & instruction Assessment & gender Investigation Summary: p1 / p2 / p3 School Improvement: Goal #1 #1: Reading Interventions A / B Action Plans for #1 A & B Triangulation overview Achievement @ a Glance Student Attitudes 1 & 2 Highlights & Next Steps School Improvement: Goal #2 #2: Writing Interventions A / B Action Plans for #2 A & B Triangulation overview Achievement @ a Glance Dept Attitudes: A B C D Student Perceptions 1 2 Program Data: TT writing Highlights & Next Steps School Improvement: Goal #3 #3: Wellness Interventions A /B Action Plans for #3 A & B Triangulated overview Participation Trends Highlights & Next Steps Reflections of Excellence
3	Philosophy Statement
4	Mission Statement The school mission at Papillion Junior High is to reflect a safe and nurturing environment, where excellence is the standard. Students will achieve personal excellence through a foundation that includes: Academic, Fine Arts, & Vocational Experiences Respect & Responsibility Physical & Emotional Development Family & Community Involvement Professional Instruction Recognition of Each Student’s Unique Needs & Abilities
5	Belief Statement We will be sensitive to the academic, emotional, physical, and social needs of middle school students by providing a learning environment characterized by strong, positive, and supportive relationships among all school-community participants. This belief is supported by a foundation that includes: “Titan Time” Learning Connections Flexible Team Scheduling Relevant Interdisciplinary Units & Critical Thinking Opportunities Productive Team Planning to Reach All Students Student Engagement, Regardless of Learning Style Successful Transitions of Students from Elementary to High School
6	Get “Caught in the Act”… of Demonstrating Excellence HOW? Students may be “caught” by any Papillion Junior High staff member for LOTS of things, such as teamwork, academic success, politeness, improved effort, cooperation, wise choices, active wellness, helpfulness, unique talents, excellent projects, positive attitudes, increased focus, quality participation…… WHY? To recognize students doing great things To promote positive student qualities To demonstrate to other students what excellence “looks” like at Papillion Jr. High To offer students doing “the right thing” the public recognition they so deserve To celebrate students’ successes regularly
7	P.R.I.D.E. Club PRIDE = PJH Recognizes Involvement, Discipline, & Excellence Mission The mission of PRIDE is to develop, promote, and implement activities and programs that will contribute to the health and wellness of the students and staff at Papillion Junior High. We believe that a sound mind in a sound body enables our students and staff to perform at a higher level.
8	School Demographics
9	Enrollment
10	Free & Reduced Lunch
11	Special Needs Students
12	English Language Learners
13	Race & Ethnicity
14	Community Demographics
15	Generally, PJH school staff…
16	Generally, PJH administration is skilled in…
17	PJH: Parent Opinion Survey SCALE:5.0 = strongly agree to 1.0 = strongly disagree
18	Baseline Data
19	MAT--Norm Referenced Data
20	MAT Math Concepts & Problem Solving Grade 7 – total
21	MAT Reading Comprehension - Grade 7
22	MAT Total Language - Grade 7
23	Common Summative Assessments
24	Math Problem Solving Grade 8
25	Math Problem Solving Grade 8 - Algebra
26	Math Problem Solving Grade 8 - advanced
27	Math Problem Solving Grade 8 - math
28	Math Problem Solving Grade 7
29	Math Problem Solving Grade 7 - advanced
30	Math Problem Solving Grade 7 - math
31	Math Reasoning Grade 8
32	Math Reasoning Grade 8 - Algebra
33	Math Reasoning Grade 8 - advanced
34	Math Reasoning Grade 8 - math
35	Math Reasoning Grade 7
36	Math Reasoning Grade 7 – advanced
37	Math Reasoning Grade 7 – math
38	Math Communication Grade 8
39	Math Communication Grade 8 - Algebra
40	Math Communication Grade 8 - advanced
41	Math Communication Grade 8 - math
42	Math Communication Grade 7
43	Math Communication Grade 7 - advanced
44	Math Communication Grade 7 - math
45	Math Numbers & Operations Grade 8
46	Math Numbers & Operations Grade 8 - Algebra
47	Math Numbers & Operations Grade 8 - advanced
48	Math Numbers & Operations Grade 8 - math
49	Math Numbers and Operations Grade 7
50	Math Numbers and Operations Grade 7 - advanced
51	Math Numbers and Operations Grade 7 - math
52	Language Arts Speaking, Grade 8
53	Language Arts Speaking, Grade 7
54	Language Arts Comprehension, Grade 8
55	Language Arts Comprehension Grade 7
56	Language Arts Writing, Grade 8
57	Language Arts Writing, Grade 7
58	State Writing, Grade 8
59	Reading Fluency, Grade 7 – ESU #3 Data
60	7^th Grade Reading - Comprehension
61	7^th Grade Reading - Speaking
62	7^th Grade Reading - Writing
63	7^th Grade Reading - Fluency
64	7^th Grade Social Studies
65	8^th Grade Social Studies
66	School Improvement Teams Continuous Cycle SI Leadership Team Monitors SI Goals & progress over time Action-Plan Training Teams a) Facilitate staff development Classroom Goal Teams Support SI Goals through individual classroom goals Department Teams Discuss best practice strategies & common assessments Interdisciplinary/Elite Teams Collaborate to enhance achievement & SI progress External Peer Review Team Evaluates SI plan & recommends updates
67	Theme Investigation 1 & 2 (curriculum & instruction)
68	Theme investigation 3 & 4 (assessment & gender)
69	Investigation Summary – p. 1
70	Investigation Summary – p. 2
71	Investigation Summary – p. 3
72	SI Building Goal #1
73	Goal # 1: Reading Interventions
74	Goal # 1: Reading Interventions
75	Goal #1 – Reading: Activities #1- #4
76	Goal #1 – Reading: Activities #5 - #8
77	Building Goal #1: Reading
78	Reading Achievement Data
79	Students’ Reading Attitude 5 Point Likert
80	Students’ Reading Attitude 3 Point Likert
81	Reading Goal Highlights Achievement, Perception, & Program Data Steady improvement in triangulated achievement areas, other than that of fluency Consistent Drop Everything and Read Mondays, during Titan Time, models reading as a priority to support students’ reading attitudes Reading class (7th) provides students with an important opportunity to build essential cross-content literacy skills. A greater percentage of 7^th graders are reading at or above grade level.
82	Next Steps in Reading The 7th grade Reading curriculum will be aligned with the 3rd – 6th grade reading curriculum according to national recommendations for effective adolescent literacy programs. Professional development opportunities for reading teachers will be investigated. Based on the “To Read or Not to Read” study, less than 1/3 of 13 year olds are daily readers, a 14% decline from 20 years ago. Time will be allotted for SSR. Consider reading as homework for all Continue to encourage students to utilize graphic organizers
83	SI Building Goal #2
84	Goal # 2 : Writing Interventions
85	Goal # 2: Writing Interventions
86	Goal #2 – Writing: Activities #1- #4
87	Goal #2 – Writing: Activities #5 - #8
88	Building Goal #2: Writing
89	Writing Achievement Data
90	Departmental Writing Trends
91	Departmental Trait Assessment
92	Departmental Writing Perceptions
93	Departmental Writing Perceptions
94	Students’ Writing Perceptions
95	Students’ Writing Perceptions
96	Titan Time Writing (’04 – ’05 – Pilot Year: Ideas & Organization monitored)
97	Writing Goal Highlights Achievement, Perception, Program Data Steady improvement in NRT and State Writing, including that of closing the gender gap, is noted, yet CSA achievement data stands out as an area for improvement Staff and students’ writing perceptions have improved over a period of 5 years. And, departments have also increased the number of writing opportunities in their classrooms. Titan Time writing has allowed all content area teachers to discuss quality writing using a common language. In addition, weekly Titan Time journaling and providing students timely feedback about their writing has become common practice.
98	Next Steps in Writing Common summative assessments and scoring rubrics will continue to be improved upon through Curriculum Toolbox (“kid-friendly” recommendation). Time for content-area teachers to double score writing assessments will be allotted as will be time for staff development opportunities. Titan Time journaling and quarterly prompts will evolve to support student learning across core areas, which will continue to include feedback to students.
99	SI Building Goal #3
100	Goal # 3: Wellness Interventions
101	Goal # 3: Wellness Interventions
102	Goal #3 – Wellness: Activities #1 - #4
103	Goal #3 – Wellness: Activities #5 - #7
104	Goal #3: Wellness
105	Participation Trends
106	Generally, PJH students…
107	Wellness Goal Highlights Participation, Perception, Program Data Participation has improved, as have participation options Students’ attitudes were assessed at our annual “Mix It Up” day and will be tracked over time Team activities, during Titan Time, model the need for relationship building, team work, and wellness; The PE/Health curriculum & lunch programs are supportive of this goal; Staff wellness is important
108	Next Steps in Wellness Professional development opportunities for physical education teachers will be investigated. The PE/Health grant offers additional opportunities for wellness. PE/Health Curriculum Toolbox alignment with best practice & developmental wellness. PRIDE Club considerations
109	AdvancED Standards Assessment Rubric
110	A Reflection of Excellence Welcome to Papillion Jr. High 6thorientation07.ppt Celebrating Success…One Student at a Time yearend07B.ppt