DAVIS JUNIOR HIGH Academic Achievement Meeting November 9, 2010

Davis Junior High School

Davis Junior High School MEAP th & 8 th Grade 8 th Grade increased 2% UCS increased 5% 7 th Grade increased 8% UCS increased 3% Cohort increased 4% UCS Cohort increased 4%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th & 8 th Grade 7th Grade remained the same UCS 7 th Grade increased 5% Cohort increased 7% UCS Cohort increased 8% 8 th Grade increased 5% UCS 8 th Grade increased 13%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th & 8 th Grade 7 th Grade increased 13% UCS increased 10% Cohort decreased 6% UCS Cohort increased 18% 8 th Grade increased 4% UCS increased 24%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th & 8 th Grade 8 th Grade decreased 5% UCS decreased 3% 7 th Grade increased 1% UCS increased 1% Cohort decreased 5% UCS cohort decreased 7% AYP 8th grade 54%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th & 8 th Grade 7th Grade remained the same Cohort decreased 3% UCS increased 3% UCS Cohort decreased 5% 8 th Grade increased 10% UCS Increased 2% AYP 8th grade 54%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th & 8 th Grade 7 th Grade increase 25% UCS increase 12% Cohort decreased 11% UCS cohort decreased 6% 8 th Grade decreased 12% UCS decreased 5% AYP 8th grade 54%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th Grade 8 th Grade economically dis. remained the same UCS 8 th Grade decreased 2% 8 th Grade economically dis. increased 11% UCS 8 th Grade economically dis. increased 5%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th Grade 8 th Grade decrease 6% UCS 8 th Grade decreased 2%

Davis Junior High School MEAP th Grade 9 th Grade decreased 10% UCS 9 th Grade decreased 2% 9 th Grade economically dis. decreased 1% UCS 9 th Grade economically dis. stayed the same

Davis Junior High School MEAP th Grade 9 th Grade decreased 18% UCS 9 th Grade decreased 1%

Tier II Indicators

Reading Tier II Indicator Indicator 1.8: All junior high students will meet or exceed standards and be identified as proficient on the MEAP tests in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Reading Tier II Indicator: Increase the number of students who score at proficient or higher in Reading. S.M.A.R.T. Goal: The percentage of Davis 7 th, 8 th and 9 th grade students scoring proficient or higher in Reading will increase as measured by the school-wide expository assessment from ____% to _____%.

Reading Tier II Indicator 7 th Grade Geography Based on a variety of reading assessments, the 7 th grade teachers have identified several deficiencies in comprehension of informational text: MEAP – Inference, Locating Supporting Evidence Explore Test – Identifying Main Ideas, Generalizations, Locating Supporting Evidence, Vocabulary School-wide Expository Test – Identifying Main Ideas, Inference, Locating Supporting Evidence

Reading Tier II Indicator MEAP GRAPH

Reading Tier II Indicator 8 th Grade U.S. History Based on a variety of reading assessments, the 8 th grade teachers have identified several deficiencies in comprehension of informational text: MEAP – Generalizations, Identifying Main Ideas Explore Test – Identifying Main Ideas, Generalizations, Locating Supporting Evidence, Vocabulary School-wide Expository Test – Identifying Main Ideas, Inference, Accessing Prior Knowledge, Metacognition, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect

Reading Tier II Indicator 9 th Grade World Histriry Based on a variety of reading assessments, the 9 th grade teachers have identified several deficiencies in comprehension of informational text: –MME – Generalizations, Identifying Main Ideas, Inference –Explore Test – Identifying Main Ideas, Generalizations, Locating Supporting Evidence, Vocabulary –School-wide Expository Test – Inference, Chronological Order, Cause and Effect, Identifying Main Ideas.

Reading Tier II Indicator

Reaching Higher By 2014, all students in the Utica Community Schools will meet or exceed proficiency standards in English language arts (reading and writing), math, science, social studies, fine arts and career and technical education, as defined by national, state and UCS standards.

Reaching Higher

Davis Junior High Action Plan Indicator 1.8: All junior high students will meet or exceed standards and be identified as proficient on the MEAP tests in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Writing Tier II Indicator: Increase the number of students who score at proficient or higher in writing.

7 th Grade Writing S.M.A.R.T. Goal Percentage of 7 th grade students who achieve a score of 4 (out of a 6 point scale) or higher on the HRW Online Expository Essay assessment will increase from __% to __% by June 2011.

8 th Grade Writing S.M.A.R.T. Goal Percentage of 8 th grade students who achieve a score of 4 (out of a 6 point scale) or higher on Compare/Contrast Essay assessment will increase from __% to __% by June 2011.

9 th Grade Writing S.M.A.R.T. Goal Percentage of 9 th grade students who achieve a score of 4 (out of a 6 point scale) or higher on the ACT Persuasive Essay assessment will increase from 30% to 60% by June 2010.

Math Tier II Indicator

Science

Tier II StrategiesPersons Responsible Implementations, Resources, Start and End Dates Progress Monitoring All science teachers will use the 6+1 writing rubric to assess the students’ written lab report conclusions. Persons Responsible: Science Teachers Resources: 6+1 rubric Sept. 7, 2010-June 17, 2010 All students will complete one written lab report conclusion per marking period. All science teachers will review and demonstrate multiple choice test taking strategies to interpret tables, charts, and graphs. Persons Responsible: Science Teachers Resources: MEAP Review and ACT Review Packets Sept. 7, 2010-June 17, 2010 All teachers will include interpreting tables, charts, and graphs on all quizzes and test. Also use sample questions as bell ringers. All science teachers will model and demonstrate reading strategies mini lessons to help the students understand the textbook. Persons Responsible: Science Teachers Resources: RA Binder and science textbook Sept. 7, 2010-June 17, 2010 All teachers will model and demonstrate reading strategies weekly. Science

Special Education