WASHOE COUNTY SCH DIST District

Peavine ES
1601 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
RENO , NV 89503

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
TITLE I — NRS 385

For Implementation in 2008-2009


Name of MemberPosition
Scott Bailey <slbailey@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Nancy Sanger <nsanger@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Scott Bailey <slbailey@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Dawn Collier <dcollier@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Mike Gazaway <mgazaway@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Lauren Luce <lluce@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Marcos Luevano <mluevano@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Jennie Newbury <jnewburt@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Nancy Sanger <nsanger@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Rhonda Wilkerson <rwilkerson@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Mike Paul <mpaul@washoe.k12.nv.us> Principal

Submission Date:                        Area Reviewer:
School: Peavine ES District: WASHOE COUNTY SCH DIST
Principal: Doug Whitener School Year: 2008-2009
Address: 1601 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
RENO , NV 89503 		Phone: 775-746-5840
Email: Peavine@washoe.k12.nv.us

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I:Vision of Learning
Part II:Inquiry Process: Evidence of Development of the SIP (Comprehensive Needs Assessment)
Part III:SIP Goals & Measurable Objectives
Part IV:School Improvement Master Plan (Reform Strategies):
 Goal 1: Action Plan & Monitoring Plan
 Goal 2: Action Plan & Monitoring Plan
 Goal 3: Action Plan & Monitoring Plan
Part V:Budget for the overall cost of carrying out the plan
Part VI:Evaluation of the SIP
Part VII:Other Required Elements & Assurances of the SIP (All schools)
Part VIII:Required Elements & Assurances for Title I Schools
Part IX:Additional Required Elements & Assurances for Non-Title I Schools
  
Appendix A:Attachments: e.g. Checklist of Component Assurances
Appendix B:Parent Involvement Events
Appendix C:Professional Development Events

Part I: Vision for Learning


District Vision or Mission Statement

The Washoe County School District provides each student the opportunity to achieve his or her potential through a superior education in a safe and challenging environment in order to develop responsible and productive citizens for our diverse and rapidly changing community.

Washoe County School District will become a “world class school district” in which ALL students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for student success. 

School Vision or Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

We believe that all students at Peavine School have the potential and right to learn and that parents, staff and students are a community working for the good of one another.

We strive to:
Provide a safe, caring and encouraging environment
Instill in students a life-long love of learning
Achieve excellence in academics and citizenship
 

School Highlights

Peavine Elementary School again made AYP during the 2007-8 school year because of the hard work and dedication from staff, students, and highly involved parents.Impressively, 5th grade writing proficiency rates increased by almost 10%
· A state grant was used to support the after school Proficiency Builder (PB)and Literacy Club programs designed to help struggling students.
· We continued our Read to Succeed and Book Buddies programs with help from committed volunteers and UNR students.
· Our highly involved PTA supported: tutoring, Science Fair, Chili Fest, First Spaghetti/Bingo Night, Running Club, excellent Family Focus activities, new technology and classroom supply purchases
· Peavine staff provided a new Literacy Club available to all students in K-3. Parents were invited to a "Writing Night" , Science Fair Night and parents of students struggling with proficiency were invited to a PB Night.
· Peavine staff are now using seven interactive whiteboards in classrooms as we try to stay on the "cutting edge" of new technology.
· The staff met in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) monthly to analyze student progress, review research and plan for continued success.
· The Peavine Video Club continued to receive community-wide recognition.
· Using cooperative agreements, many UNR students continued to assist students during their practicum experiences.
The "Principal Club" student recognition program was initiated to honor and motivate student academic excellence.
In May of 2008 over 1500 Peavine students, families and alumni came together for our "50 Year Celebration". It was a great event enjoyed by all.
 

Part II: Inquiry Process


Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Key Strengths

This information is taken from a teacher survey and a parent survey. Teachers cited the following areas of strength: Staff Cohesion, Positive Classroom Environments, Parental Support, Highly Qualified Teachers, Teacher Dedication, Flexible Budget, Character Education. Parents responded with very high ratings for: 1) "I feel welcome at my child's school", 2)"My child's school sees parents as important partners", and 3) "Overall, I am satisfied with the communication between this school and me." 

Priority Concerns: Verification of Causes — Root Cause Analysis

Concern Root Cause Solution
1. Improve our Writing strategies and scope/sequence
2. Strengthen our RTI program
3. Continue robust remediation interventions for struggling students in the class and using supplementary programs
4. Make efforts to increase the use of parents as valuable resources to reach student academic excellence 
1. State assessment are now using very explicit and teachable variables to evaluate writing. This is a relatively new process that is demanding new professional development for teachers

2. The RTI process mandated by our District is only one year old. Each month our RTI system of delivery is improving

3)Teachers have had a challenging working in PLC's to free 120 minutes/week for student intervention sessions

4) Sometimes we forget that parents are an invaluable resource for assisting with student academic growth. 
1) We are committed to professional development activities that improve writing instruction consistent with State standards and assessments

2)We will be working very hard to improve our RTI system this year using staff development and PLC activities

3) Teachers are using their PLC's to design grade level intervention strategies for students struggling with proficiency

4) We will be designing parent academic nights with the purpose of listening to parents and showing the parents how they can assist students at home. 

Part III: Improvement Goals and Measurable Objectives


Goal 1: Reduce Non-Proficient Students

We will reduce the number of students who do not score proficiency in math, ELA, and writing by 10%.

Measurable Objective

The number of non-proficient students will be less than math 18%, ELA 22%, and writing 30%. 

Goal 2: Increase Learning

We will provide quality teaching that results in increased learning for all students as measured by an increase in CRT “Mean Scaled Score” of 5% in ELA and math for grades 3-6.

Measurable Objective

See objective targets from Part C and/or Table D in previous year’s plan. Statewide proficiency targets for elementary grades for 2006-2007 are 39.6% for ELA and 45.4% for math. 

Goal 3: Increase Parent Involvement

The number of opportunities for parents to come to school with the focus of improving student academic achievement will increase.

Measurable Objective

We will have at least three more events in which parents are invited to school to learn ways to help their children achieve in the classroom. 

Part IV: School Improvement Master Plan & Reform Strategies


Goal 1: Reduce Non-Proficient Students

We will reduce the number of students who do not score proficiency in math, ELA, and writing by 10%.

Measurable Objectives:

The number of non-proficient students will be less than math 18%, ELA 22%, and writing 30%.

Action Step
Timeline Costs
(Funds not currently available)		 Resources Responsible Person(s) Monitoring Measures Responsible Person(s)
(Monitoring)

1.1 PLC-based Interventions

PLC-Based Classroom Interventions will continue as a preliminary strategy to assist students who are struggling with proficiency
Twice monthly $ 0.00 Teacher Time allocation Principal Evaluate Specific student Progress Resource Teacher & Consultant Evaluator

1.2 After-school PB Program

After-School PB Program (Proficiency Builder) and Primary Literacy Clubs will be continued to provide research-based interventions for students struggling with proficiency. Data suggests that 18 of our grade 1&2 students are reading at an AB reading level. We will need to supplement the instruction of these students with Literacy Club involvement and add a parent component to the Literacy Club.
September - May $ 0.00 State Funding Teachers/Principal March to March CBM Comparisons Teachers

1.3 Parent Nights

Academic Parent Night activities will continue in the areas of reading, science and math.
Fall, Winter, Spring $ 0.00 School Funds Principal/Teacher Committee Parent survey Principal

1.7 Kindergarten Aide

Recognizing that early intervention is the most effective intervention, a kindergarten aide will be hired using state funds.
September - June $ 0.00 State Grant Principal/Teacher Pre/Post Kindergarten Assessments Assessments Kinder Teachers

1.8 Book Buddies & Read-to-Succeed

Continue Book-Buddies and Read-To-Succeed Programs will continue
September - June $ 0.00 UNR, C&I Dept. Dr. Bearer Star Reading Pre/Post

1.9 Accelerated Math

Accelerated Math accompanied by solid math instruction will continue to be used as a supplement to the Everyday Math curriculum for students who are below grade level in grades 3-6.
Continual $ 0.00 Previously purchased Principal/Teachers State CRT Principal

1.10 School-wide Writing Assessments

School-Wide Routine Writing Assessments will occur at least twice/year to help drive instruction
October - June $ 0.00 Writing committee Recommendations Principal/Writing Committee Grade Level writing Assessments Teachers

1.11 Hispanic Mentoring

Recognizing that 40% of the Hispanic population at Reno High are not earning passing credits in their 9th grade year,a Hispanic "mentoring" program will be initiated using successful high school students

January-June $ 0.00 High school collaboration Principal/HS Facilitator Student/Parent surveys Principal

1.12 Intervention Period

Each grade will establish 120 minutes/week of intervention time to assist students who need remediation and/or enrichment on an individual basis
0.0 $ 0.00 Time allocation PLC COmmittees Principal Observations Principal

Goal 2: Increase Learning

We will provide quality teaching that results in increased learning for all students as measured by an increase in CRT “Mean Scaled Score” of 5% in ELA and math for grades 3-6.

Measurable Objectives:

See objective targets from Part C and/or Table D in previous year’s plan. Statewide proficiency targets for elementary grades for 2006-2007 are 39.6% for ELA and 45.4% for math.

Action Step
Timeline Costs
(Funds not currently available)		 Resources Responsible Person(s) Monitoring Measures Responsible Person(s)
(Monitoring)

2.1 Professional Development

Staff Development (Writing strategies, RTI Intervention(s), Modified SIOP training,)
8/08-5/09 $ 0.00 School Funds Principal/ Leadership Committee Agenda/ Teacher Survey Principal

2.2 PLC Activities

PLC activities to develop 120 minute intervention strategies,a robust writing scope/sequence and strategies for students who need enrichment and remediation.

8/08-5/08 $ 0.00 No Cost Principal/Teachers Survey/Meeting Notes Principal

2.3 Accelerated Math

Accelerated Math and Math Facts activities will increase school-wide
8/08-5/09 $ 0.00 State Grant Principal/Teachers Teacher report Teachers

2.6 Parent Academic Night

Parent Nights focusing on writing, math and science will occur. A meeting with Spanish-speaking parents will occur
Fall, Winter, Spring $ 0.00 General Fund Teacher Committee Parent survey Principal

2.8 School Writing Assessments

School Writing Assessments and Strategies will be implemented. A robust writing scope/sequence will be developed
On-Going $ 0.00 No Cost Principal/Writing Committee Final Project analysis

Goal 3: Increase Parent Involvement

The number of opportunities for parents to come to school with the focus of improving student academic achievement will increase.

Measurable Objectives:

We will have at least three more events in which parents are invited to school to learn ways to help their children achieve in the classroom.

Action Step
Timeline Costs
(Funds not currently available)		 Resources Responsible Person(s) Monitoring Measures Responsible Person(s)
(Monitoring)

3.1 School and Classroom Newsletters

School and Classroom Newsletters
On-going $ 0.00 No Cost Principal/Teachers Teacher Report Whitener

3.2 Back to School Nights

Back to School Night
September $ 0.00 No Cost Principal/Teachers School staff

3.3 Hispanic Reach-Out

LEP Hispanic "Reach-Out"
September $ 0.00 Principal 6 parents came Principal/Spanish-speaking teacher

3.4 Science Fair Night

Science Fair Night combined with a Science Night
January $ 0.00 PTA support Teachers PTA Representative PTA Rep.

3.5 Reading Night

Reading Night: Activities for parents to do at home
March 23-27 $ 200.00 General Fund Principal/Reading Committee Principal & Committee

3.6 Parent Volunteers & PTA

Parent Volunteer Program (s) and PTA
On-going $ 0.00 PTA Principal/PTA Sign-in Book Principal

3.7 Math Night

Parent Night to show parents how they can assist their children with the Everyday Math curriculum
April, 2009 $ 0.00 Teacher Programs Principal and Committee Parent survey Principal/Committee

Part V: Budget for the Overall Cost of Carrying out Plan


Goal 1: Reduce Non-Proficient Students

A. Funds available from budget sources that will also be available next year. $ 0.00
B. Current funds that will not be available next year. $ 0.00
C. Funds needed to implement this goal that are not currently available. $ 0.00
D. Total funding needed to accomplish goal. (A+B+C) $ 0.00

Goal 2: Increase Learning

A. Funds available from budget sources that will also be available next year. $ 650.00
B. Current funds that will not be available next year. $ 0.00
C. Funds needed to implement this goal that are not currently available. $ 0.00
D. Total funding needed to accomplish goal. (A+B+C) $ 650.00

Goal 3: Increase Parent Involvement

A. Funds available from budget sources that will also be available next year. $ 0.00
B. Current funds that will not be available next year. $ 0.00
C. Funds needed to implement this goal that are not currently available. $ 200.00
D. Total funding needed to accomplish goal. (A+B+C) $ 200.00

Part VI: Evaluation of the SIP


Goal 1: Reduce Non-Proficient Students

The number of non-proficient students will be less than math 18%, ELA 22%, and writing 30%.
Evaluation Measures:
District CRT Benchmarks: Formative Tests
Timeline:
March, 2009
Responsible Person(s):
Principal/ & Consultant

Goal 2: Increase Learning

See objective targets from Part C and/or Table D in previous year’s plan. Statewide proficiency targets for elementary grades for 2006-2007 are 39.6% for ELA and 45.4% for math.
Evaluation Measures:
District CRT Benchmarks: Formative Tests
Timeline:
March, 2009
Responsible Person(s):
Principal

Goal 3: Increase Parent Involvement

We will have at least three more events in which parents are invited to school to learn ways to help their children achieve in the classroom.
Evaluation Measures:
Parent surveys
Timeline:
Each presentation
Responsible Person(s):
Principal

Part VII: Other Required Elements of the SIP


School Characteristics#%
Total # of Students Enrolled 427
Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students 33 7.7
Students with IEPs 59 13.8
Students Qualifying for Free/Reduced Lunch 126 30
American Indian/Alaskan Native - -
Asian/Pacific Islander 34 8
Hispanic/Latino 67 15.7
Black/African-American 21 4.9
White/Caucasian 298 69.8
Average Daily Attendance 95.3
Transiency Rate 20.6
% enrolled continuously since Count Day
Incidents of School Violence: Student-to-Student 6
Incidents of School Violence: Student-to-Staff
% of Highly Qualified Teachers 100
Dropout Rate (HS)
Graduation Rate (HS)
Title 1YesNo
Eligible   
Served   
Targeted Assisted   
Educational Involvement Accords on file for each student?   
AMAO Targets met?   
Did your school make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)?   
What was your school's AYP Designation?a
Was your latest appeal granted?   
Designated as Persistently Dangerous School?   
Receiving State Remediation funding?   
Has a State SST been assigned to your school?   

1. What are the policies and practices in place that ensure proficiency of each subgroup in the core academic subjects?

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2. List and briefly describe, as appropriate, how the school has incorporated activities of remedial instruction or tutoring before school, after school, during the summer, and/or during any extension of the school year.

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3. Describe the resources available to the school to carry out the plan.

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4. Summarize the effectiveness of any appropriations for the school made by the Legislature to improve student academic achievement.

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5. Discuss how the school will utilize Educational Involvement Accords for Parents including the Honor Code and meet all the requirements of the law.

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6. If applicable, describe how the school will make its Title III Annual Measurable Achievement Objective (AMAO) targets in English language proficiency (reading, writing, listening, and speaking comprehension).

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Part VIII: Required Elements for Title I Schools


(section is not required for this school.)


Part IX: Required Elements for Non-Title I Schools


1. Describe how and when the school will provide written notice to parents on the school’s “Needs Improvement” status and/or AMAO status.

We have notified students our our AYP status success in our newsletter and described our AYP test results at a PTA meeting 

2. Describe the school’s teacher mentoring program and how it supports the achievement of the school’s annual goals and objectives.

We do use the District mentoring program to assist our new teachers. Additionally, we assign experienced teachers to mentor novice teachers on our staff. In both cases, the focus of these programs is student achievement
 

Appendix A: Attachments


Available Online:

Appendix B: Parent Involvement Events

  • Back to School Night/LEP Parent Roundtable
    Sep 02 2008
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Parents and students are invited to the school to gain information and collaborate about policies, procedures, student expectations, and events.
    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    Principal Funds
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Chilifest
    Oct 07 2008
    5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Families are invited to enjoy an evening meal at the school.
    Standards:
    6. Collaborating with the Community
    SIP Goals:
    #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA and Principal Funds
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance and Survey
  • Take Someone Special to School
    Nov 25 2008
    8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Holiday Craft Night
    Dec 02 2008
    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Science Night
    Jan 13 2009
    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • PTA Meetings
    Jan 13 2009
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    Meetings are held monthly at the school every 2nd Tuesday.
    Standards:
    5. Decision Making
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance and Agenda Action Items
  • Science Fair Review
    Feb 17 2009
    3:15 PM to 6:00 PM

    Standards:
    5. Decision Making
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance and Agenda Action Items
  • Peavine Unplugged
    Mar 24 2009
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    Standards:
    3. Learning at Home
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Bingo Spaghetti Night
    Mar 26 2009
    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA and Principal Funds
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Jog-A-Thon
    Apr 24 2009
    8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Fund Raising Event
    Standards:
    4. Volunteering
    SIP Goals:
    #3
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Spring Musical
    May 07 2009
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #3
  • Talent Show
    May 19 2009
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #3
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Volunteer Appreciation
    May 26 2009
    8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Standards:
    4. Volunteering
    SIP Goals:
    #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA and Principal Funds
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance
  • Spirit Day
    Jun 01 2009
    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Evaluation Tools:
    Participation
  • Kinder Graduation
    Jun 03 2009
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Standards:
    1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    #1, #2, and #3
    Funding Source:
    PTA and Principal Funds
    Evaluation Tools:
    Attendance

Appendix C: Professional Development Events

  • RTI Training
    Aug 27 2008
    9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Beginning of the year workshop involving RTI interventions
    SIP Goals:
    #1
  • Sept PLC's
    Sep 01 2008 12:00 AM - Sep 30 2008 12:00 AM
    1) Organize Grade level 120 Minutes of Intervention 2)Individual interventions
    SIP Goals:
    Goal#1
  • Oct. PLC's
    Oct 01 2008 12:00 AM - Oct 30 2008 12:00 AM
    1) ELA Standards Achievement indicators 2) SIP Plan 3) Individual Interventions
    SIP Goals:
    Goal 1&2
  • ELA Standards
    Oct 03 2008 1:00 PM - Oct 21 2008 3:00 PM
    Roll-out of new standards by Shari Dunn
    SIP Goals:
    Goal #2
  • ELA Standards
    Oct 27 2008
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    PD session for PLC analysis of New standards
  • Nov PLC's
    Nov 01 2008 12:00 AM - Nov 30 2008 12:00 AM
    1) Individual Intervention 2) Writing scope/sequence
  • Institute Day
    Nov 04 2008 - Nov 04 2008
    Assist teachers to develop and serve basic educational priorities (Dr. Meggin McIntosh)
    Funding Source:
    School Funds
  • Writing PD
    Nov 26 2008
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

    "Let's Look at Writing" (Shari Dunn)
    SIP Goals:
    Goal #2
  • Dec. PLC's
    Dec 01 2008 12:00 AM - Dec 31 2008 12:00 AM
    1) Individual Interventions 2) Grade level writing interventions
  • Writing training Follow-up
    Dec 01 2008
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    PLC discussions of Dunn presentation
  • Writing Standards
    Jan 23 2009 1:00 PM - Jan 23 2008 3:00 PM
    Shari Dunn will review the new standards and organize activities
  • Writing follow-up
    Jan 26 2009
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    PLC follow-up of Writing Standards presentation
  • Writing Strategies
    Feb 14 2009
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

    TBA: Follow-up on writing PD
  • Writing TBA Follow-up
    Feb 23 2009
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    PLC discussions of Feb 14 topic
  • March PLC's
    Mar 01 2009 12:00 AM - Mar 30 2009 12:00 AM
    Grade level discussions of SIOP interventions
  • SIOP Training
    Mar 20 2009
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

    Learn teaching strategies benefitting ELL and IEP students
  • May PLC's
    May 01 2009 12:00 AM - May 30 2009 12:00 AM
    Review test data to develop goals for next year
  • SIOP Continued Training
    May 01 2009
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

    Continue SIOP Training