Washoe County School District District

Sierra Vista ES
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
RENO , NV 89512

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
TITLE I — NRS 385

For Implementation in 2008-2009


Name of MemberPosition
Debbie Allen <dallen@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Scott Bailey <slbailey@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Dorreen Borja <dborja@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Josefina Martinez <jmartinez@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Anne Noel <anoel@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Coleen Phariss <cphariss@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Michon Pincolini <mpincolini@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Nancy Sanger <nsanger@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Linnea Wolters <lwolters@washoe.k12.nv.us> Facilitator
Scott Bailey <slbailey@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Alicia Ramirez* <aramirez@nevadasage.org> Team Member
Nancy Sanger <nsanger@washoe.k12.nv.us> Team Member
Jonna AuCoin <JAuCoin@washoe.k12.nv.us> Principal

Submission Date:                        Area Reviewer:
School: Sierra Vista ES District: Washoe County School District
Principal: Jonna AuCoin School Year: 2008-2009
Address: 2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
RENO , NV 89512 		Phone: 7753335080
Email: jaucoin@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

District Mission:
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.
District Vision:
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

Sierra Vista's mission is to ensure success and acceptance for all children. 

School Highlights

Successes, Honors, and Unique Features:
Sierra Vista Elementary School increased proficient students in the 5th grade writing test by 5%. Sierra Vista increased the 3rd - 6th grade proficient LEP students in math CRTs. 

Part II: Inquiry Process


Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Key Strengths

We have a block schedule to support every teacher meeting weekly with their PLC. This time has helped successfully guide our intervention block curriculum, where every child is assessed and placed in his or her developmental level. 

Priority Concerns: Verification of Causes — Root Cause Analysis

Concern Root Cause Solution
We need to make AYP in both math and language arts. 
We are an at-risk school where the majority of our students live in poverty and speak a second language. The majority of our families are not literate in either language. 
Intervention time. Family/community workshops. PLCs. After school tutoring. Intramurals. Using SIOP and GLAD strategies within the everyday curriculum. Use of tutors in the classroom during the day. Spanish translators from UNR volunteer in the classroom. 
We need to decrease the percentage of non proficient students in both language arts and math. 
High yearly transiency. Service to CBS students. Lack of support and understanding of education at home. Not fully comfortable with HM. 
Educating parents on how to successfully help their children with homework. HM trainings. RTI, intervention block, tutors, PLCs and after school tutoring. 

Part III: Improvement Goals and Measurable Objectives


Goal 1: Reading & Writing

Our goal is to increase student achievement in reading and the writing process.

Measurable Objective

Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient ELA students by 13% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's in order to make AYP.
Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient Hispanic ELA students by 10% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's.
Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient economically impacted students by 10% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's.
 

Goal 2: Math

Our goal is to increase student achievement in math, with an emphasis on math computation and problem solving.

Measurable Objective

Our target 2 objective is to increase the number of proficient students in math by 14% as measured by the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade State CRT's in order to make AYP. 

Goal 3: Parent Involvement

Our goal is to increase parental involvement throughout the entire school year, and not just at certain events; such as, Back to School Night and MultiCultural Night.

Measurable Objective

Our target 3 objective is to increase the number of parent participation that we have at both Family Math Nights, Reading Workshops and parent/teacher conferences measured by sign in sheets. 

Part IV: School Improvement Master Plan & Reform Strategies


Goal 1: Reading & Writing

Our goal is to increase student achievement in reading and the writing process.

Measurable Objectives:

Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient ELA students by 13% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's in order to make AYP. Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient Hispanic ELA students by 10% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's. Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient economically impacted students by 10% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's.

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

1.1 PLC will decide research based curriculum

Through PLC time teachers will use data to differentiate instruction to appropriate leveled groups. Therefore, instruction with be at the student' individualized level, therefore, making it more meaningful for every student. Through the PLCs we will create grade level assessments that will be a consistent measurement of success between all classes within the grade level.
09/08 to 06/09 $ 0.00 Research based curriculum for intervention time. Edusoft and AIMSweb. HM leveled readers. Staff,ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers Research based curriculum, State CRT’s, district formative assessments, AIMSweb ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Behavior Specialist, School Psychologist and Principal

1.2 Further implementation of RTI

Continue to successfully run Tier I and Tier II meetings with an emphasis on Tier III interventions. Using data to appropriately show growth or the lack their of. Weekly meetings to support RTI.
09/08 to 06/09 $ 0.00 Addition AIMSweb and Edusoft Training. RTI trainings. ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers AIMSweb and Edusoft, Benchmarks, CRTs ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Behavioral Specialist and Principal

1.3 Full Day Kindergarten

Full Day Kindergarten to continue with the support of .5 kindergarten teacher providing small group instruction within the larger classrooms. Also bilingual aides.
9/08 to 6/09 $ 0.00 Kindergarten staff Kindergarten Assessments Kindergarten Staff

1.4 Homies Club

Homies Club to continue providing before school support in homework.
9/08 to 6/09 $ 5,000.00 SB 185 Sierra Vista Staff Teacher Comments Sierra Vista Staff

1.5 Houghton Mifflin Reading

Improved implementation of the Houghton Mifflin Reading Program. Provide trainings and support from RPDP and other WCSD schools on how to use the HM series with fidelity.
09/08 to 06/09 $ 0.00 leveled readers, grade level teams, New reading program and on site training ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, RPDP Houghton Mifflin Assessments, State CRT’s, AIMSweb ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal

1.6 Intervention Block

Professional Learning Communities focused on intervention time across all grade levels.
9/08 to 6/09 $ 0.00 PLC logs, AIMSweb, HM assessments, Soar/Early Success ESL teachers, Resource teachers, support staff, teachers, Principal PLC logs ESL teachers, Resource teachers, support staff, teachers, Principal

1.7 Cooperate Learning

Our Behavior Specialist will support and train teachers within the school day and during early release days on cooperative learning strategies. She has also started intramurals on a daily basis during lunch recess.
9/08 to 6/09 $ 0.00 Cooperative Learning Books and games, balls, hoola hoops etc. All staff including Behavior Specialist discipline log in SASI Behavior Specialist and Principal

1.8 Family Math Night and Reading Workshops

Have monthly parent curricular nights where we not only inform families on what their students are doing but also give them hands on activities to do at home with their children.
10/08 to 6/09 $ 0.00 Math binders, various math manipulatives, reading resources, books etc. Sierra Vista Staff, and the Principal Benchmarks, AIMSweb, Edusoft Michon Pincolini, Courtney Lean and staff

1.9 After School Tutoring

After school tutoring for students experiencing difficulty with academic proficiency.
8/08 - 6/09 $ 11,200.00 SB 185 (Total is 22,400 and is divided equally between Goal 1 and Goal 2) Principal Pre- and post- assessment and teacher observation Teachers

Goal 2: Math

Our goal is to increase student achievement in math, with an emphasis on math computation and problem solving.

Measurable Objectives:

Our target 2 objective is to increase the number of proficient students in math by 14% as measured by the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade State CRT's in order to make AYP.

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

2.1 Intervention Block

Use intervention block to support all math levels. Use research based materials for Tier II and Tier III students.
09/08 to 06/09 $ 0.00 Everyday Math Materials and support materials ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal Formative assessments, state CRT’s ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal

2.2 RTI

To have the staff become more confident in Tier I and Tier II interventions with a focus on Tier III students.
09/08 to 06/09 $ 0.00 Everyday Math Materials and support materials ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal

2.3 Everyday Math

Improved implementations of the Everyday Math instructional process.
09/08 to 06/09 $ 0.00 Everyday Math Materials ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal Formative assessments, state CRT’s ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal

2.4 Quarterly Assessments

Use results of quarterly assessments to review and re-teach
Quarterly $ 0.00 Formative Math Assessments General education teachers General education teachers

2.5 Push in Time by ESL Staff

Increased push in time by ESL teachers and assistants.
09/08 to 06/09 $ 0.00 ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal Formative assessments, state CRT’s ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal

2.6 After-school Tutoring

Certified teachers provide after school tutoring assistance for students in need of interventions.
08/08 to 6/09 $ 11,200.00 SB 185 Funding (Total is 22,400 divided equally between Goal 1 and Goal 2 Principal Teachers

Goal 3: Parent Involvement

Our goal is to increase parental involvement throughout the entire school year, and not just at certain events; such as, Back to School Night and MultiCultural Night.

Measurable Objectives:

Our target 3 objective is to increase the number of parent participation that we have at both Family Math Nights, Reading Workshops and parent/teacher conferences measured by sign in sheets.

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

3.1 Monthly Math Nights

With the support of Mrs. Michon Pincolini, hold monthly curricular activities nights for families. This will not only be informative for families but also give them hands on activities that they can use at home with their students.
10/08 to 6/09 $ 0.00 Hands on and take home activities Sierra Vista Staff, Mrs. Michon Pincolini and Principal Attendance sheets, spring survey Entire staff, principal, Mrs. Michon Pincolini

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


Goal 1: Reading & Writing

A. Funds available from budget sources that will also be available next year. $ 180,000.00
B. Current funds that will not be available next year. $ 100,000.00
C. Funds needed to implement this goal that are not currently available. $ 16,200.00
D. Total funding needed to accomplish goal. (A+B+C) $ 296,200.00

Goal 2: Math

A. Funds available from budget sources that will also be available next year. $ 80,000.00
B. Current funds that will not be available next year. $ 40,000.00
C. Funds needed to implement this goal that are not currently available. $ 11,200.00
D. Total funding needed to accomplish goal. (A+B+C) $ 131,200.00

Goal 3: Parent Involvement

A. Funds available from budget sources that will also be available next year. $ 20,000.00
B. Current funds that will not be available next year. $ 10,000.00
C. Funds needed to implement this goal that are not currently available. $ 0.00
D. Total funding needed to accomplish goal. (A+B+C) $ 30,000.00

Part VI: Evaluation of the SIP


Goal 1: Reading & Writing

Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient ELA students by 13% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's in order to make AYP. Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient Hispanic ELA students by 10% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's. Our target 1 objective is to increase the number of proficient economically impacted students by 10% as measured by the 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th grade State CRT's.
Evaluation Measures:
State CRT’s
Timeline:
09/08 to 06/09
Responsible Person(s):
ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal

Goal 2: Math

Our target 2 objective is to increase the number of proficient students in math by 14% as measured by the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade State CRT's in order to make AYP.
Evaluation Measures:
State CRT’s Quarterly Assessments
Timeline:
09/08 to 06/09
Responsible Person(s):
ESL teachers and Resource teachers, support staff, general education teachers, Principal

Goal 3: Parent Involvement

Our target 3 objective is to increase the number of parent participation that we have at both Family Math Nights, Reading Workshops and parent/teacher conferences measured by sign in sheets.
Evaluation Measures:
Attendance Sheets, Spring Parent Survey
Timeline:
10/08 to 6/09
Responsible Person(s):
Staff, principal and Mrs. Michon Pincolini

Part VII: Other Required Elements of the SIP


School Characteristics#%
Total # of Students Enrolled 445 100%
Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students 316 71.1%
Students with IEPs 26 5.8%
Students Qualifying for Free/Reduced Lunch 381 85.6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 9 2.0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 47 10.4%
Hispanic/Latino 316 70.6%
Black/African-American 9 2.0%
White/Caucasian 64 13.9%
Average Daily Attendance 95.6%
Transiency Rate 33%
% enrolled continuously since Count Day 87.1%
Incidents of School Violence: Student-to-Student
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?w
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?

Continued professional development among the staff. Continued assessments of all targeted students. Free after school tutoring. Homework club in the morning. Intervention time that is designed through PLC's. 

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.

Before school homework club to support students who have not done or need help with their homework. Free after school tutoring. Lunch time support with unfinished work. Summer reading club with ESL teacher. 

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

Aides and Assistants. Early and Soar to Success. Various reading materials. 

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

Continued assessment is key. With data driven decision making we know if the path we are on is working or not. 

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

It supports our accountability to be responsible to our families. To be sure that we involve them as much as possible and make this a joint effort in the success of their children. 

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).

N/A 

Part VIII: Required Elements for Title I Schools


1. Describe the required services the school has provided based on the number of years the school has been in need of improvement, (e.g., schools in Year 2 of “Needs Improvement” must identify Year 1 and Year 2 services, and so on).

N/A

2. Provide an assurance that the school will not spend less than 10% of their annual Title I allocation for quality professional development.

The school will not spend less than 10% of the Title I allocation for quality professional development. WCSD Title I office will monitor for compliance. 

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

All parents received written notification from WCSD prior to the opening of school. It included information about Sierra Vista's "Needs Improvement" status and AMAO status. 

4. Specify how Title I funds will be used to remove school from “Needs Improvement” status.

Professional development activities, parent involvement facilitator and parenting activities 

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

The District appoints a mentor and we support new teachers with a Sierra Vista mentor as well as administrative support. 

6. Describe the school’s strategies to attract high–quality highly qualified teachers to your school.

The staff is collaborative and when an opening occurs, they assist in recruiting the best possible teachers to our school. 

7. Describe the school’s strategies to increase parent involvement in accordance with Section 1118 of NCLB, such as family literacy services.

Our target 3 objectives is to increase the number of parent participation that we have at both Family Math Nights, Reading Workshops and parent/teacher conferences measured by sign in sheets. 

8. Describe the school’s plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First, or a state—run preschool program, to local elementary school programs.

This is an initiative that needs additional funding and resources. 

9. Identify the measures that include teachers in decisions regarding the use of academic assessments.

Our teachers have worked very hard to incorporate CRT assessment formats into daily lessons and planning for the year. They provide some of the leadership for the district. 

10. Provide assurance that federal, state, and local services are coordinated and integrated into the school improvement efforts.

The site administrator and the WCSD Title I office will monitor budgets and school improvement efforts to assure that federal, state, and local services are coordinated and integrated into the school improvement efforts. 

Part IX: Required Elements for Non-Title I Schools


(section is not required for this school.)


Appendix A: Attachments


Available Online:

Appendix B: Parent Involvement Events

  • Morning Mug
    Sep 03 2008
    9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

    The first Wednesday of every month the Parent Involvement Facilitator conducts Morning Mug meetings to inform parents about school activities.
    Standards:
    6. Collaborating with the Community, 3. Learning at Home, 2. Parenting, 1. Communicating
    SIP Goals:
    1,2,3,
    Funding Source:
    Title I
    Evaluation Tools:
    sign in sheets
  • Back To School Night
    Sep 16 2008
    6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

    Introducing students' parents to teachers, informing parents of school attendance policy, tardies and to inform parents about up coming events, parent volunteers and parent/teachers conferences.
    Standards:
    3. Learning at Home, 2. Parenting
    SIP Goals:
    1, 2
    Funding Source:
    fund by Principal
  • Multi-Cultural Night
    Sep 30 2008
    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    Teachers and Parents colaborate and participate to share their origin/culture.
    Standards:
    6. Collaborating with the Community, 5. Decision Making
    SIP Goals:
    1
    Funding Source:
    Principal's fund
  • Morning Mug
    Oct 01 2008
    9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

    Michon Pincolini, 3rd grade teacher, talked to parents about our math nights coming up and to encourage them to come and learn new Ideas and strategies to help their child better at home. The Girl Scout coordinator came to speak to parents about putting their child in the program and how they can get involve socially.
    Standards:
    3. Learning at Home
    SIP Goals:
    2, 3
    Funding Source:
    Title I funds
  • Math Night
    Oct 28 2008
    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    Introducing new strategies to parents and students. Teaching parents how to make math fun and easy for them to help their child at home.
    Standards:
    1. Communicating, 3. Learning at Home, 2. Parenting
    SIP Goals:
    2,3
    Funding Source:
    Principal's Fund
  • nutrition classes
    Mar 04 2009
    9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

    Parents are more aware about eating healthy and they learn more about how to read labels and ingredients. Parents learn to be more careful about what their children are eating now in days.
    Standards:
    6. Collaborating with the Community, 3. Learning at Home, 2. Parenting
    SIP Goals:
    3
    Funding Source:
    title
  • Family Math Night
    Mar 11 2009 5:30 PM - Mar 11 2008 7:30 PM
    family math night,consistent of activities, hands on and manipulatives taken home for parents to work and learn with their child.
    Standards:
    1. Communicating, 6. Collaborating with the Community, 3. Learning at Home

Appendix C: Professional Development Events

There are no events listed for this plan.