PHR-6 Comprehensive School
Improvement Plan
Revised Spring 2008
Approved February 14, 2008
Mission Statement
The mission of the Pleasant Hope R-VI school district is to promote
knowledge, skills and character.
We Believe
- All students can learn.
- Beliefs and actions must be aligned.
- All people have value.
- Parents are necessary partners in a child’s education.
- All students should be challenged.
- Students have a right to a safe learning environment.
- Overcoming obstacles builds confidence.
- There is value in preparing for all career choices.
Description of Planning Process
The Pleasant Hope School District participated in the Missouri School Improvement Program in January 2003. This Comprehensive School Improvement Plan addresses concerns from that review in addition to noting strategies that will help the district meet the needs of all students. Since the first adoption of the CSIP it has been reviewed and presented to the school board. Currently a committee is charged with implementation and annual review as noted.
Strengths and Weaknesses of District
Strengths
-The PHR6 school district has average class sizes.
-Implementation of Characterplus
-Fulltime School Resource Officer
-Contact with parents and school patrons have increased.
-The PHR6 staff members care about the success of the students.
-Professional Development time is built into the school calendar.
-Development of curriculum and MAP training/advancement is available during
teacher contract time.
-Programs against drug and alcohol use are continuously being implemented.
-Students at PHR6 strive hard and have a desire to advance his/her education.
-The Middle School building is a newer building, and an adequate building
project has enhanced the elementary building.
Weaknesses
-More competitive salaries and benefits are needed to attract and retain quality
teachers.
-The library/media center is inadequate with higher reading leveled books.
-A lack of updated technology systems/student information systems.
-Data driven instruction is not forefront in decision making.
-An overall lack of offerings at each grade level for advance placement classrooms.
-A large imbalance between support for athletic programs as compared to support
for academic programs.
-There is a lack of differentiated instruction.
-Lack of a position for curriculum director.
-Curriculum alignment is lacking.
-Integration of structured study time into all buildings.
-Outside lighting and school appearance concerns at the high school building.
-There is not a full teaching staff at each building.
-A lack of district wide and school building specific website.
Planning Committee
Dr. Bob Biggs-Superintendent
Gary Jenkins-Principal
Jessica McIntyre-Principal
Jessica Robertson-Principal
Vera Ker-Special Education Director
Ann Werland-Counselor
Patricia Grindle-Counselor
Carrie Sharp-Counselor
Monica Andrews-Special Education Process Coordinator
Mary Provance-Teacher
Kay Lee-Librarian
Tiffany Woodall-Student
Information was provided by the following parents:
Karen Stillings
Charles Call
Daniel Adams
Goals
1. To increase student achievement through Professional Development.
2. To increase student achievement in all academic areas with emphasis placed
on reading, communication arts and mathematics.
3. To increase the integration of technology into instruction and learning.
4. To increase the families’ involvement in the education of their students.
5. The District will meet the needs of At Risk students to increase student
achievement.
6. Recruit, attract, and retain highly qualified staff that carries out the
District vision, goals and objectives.
7. Provide and maintain appropriate instructional resources, support services
and safe and adequate facilities.
8. Govern the District in an efficient and effective manner providing leadership
and representation that benefit students, staff and patrons of the District.
ACTION STEPS
Title: Professional Development Goal #1
Specific Objective: To increase student achievement through Professional Development
| Strategy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | The Pleasant Hope School District will provide job embedded professional development activities monthly for teachers that focus on and support the District’s Curriculum and instructional practices with regard to student achievement. | Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers PDC |
Spring 2008 | Local State PD Funds Title One Title Four Title 2a |
Ongoing |
| 2 | The Professional Development Committee will collect and utilize faculty information regarding the effectiveness of the Professional Development Program. | Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers PDC |
Spring 2008 | Local State PD Funds Title One Title Four Title 2a |
Ongoing |
| 3 | On a regular basis the curriculum will be reviewed and revised to address equity, technology, research, and work place readiness skills. | Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers PDC |
Spring 2008 | Local State PD Funds Title One Title Four Title 2a |
Ongoing |
| 4 | The district will assign appropriately certified teachers to all grade levels. | Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Local | Ongoing |
ACTION STEPS
Title: Increase Achievement in Academics Goal #2
Specific Objective: To increase student achievement in all areas with emphasis placed on reading, communication arts, and mathematics.
| Strategy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | The District will provide and improve math, reading, and communication arts, at all grade levels. | Building Administrators Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State Title One |
Ongoing |
| 2 | The District will provide extended learning time in the areas of reading, communication arts, and math through the use of tutoring at all district buildings. | Building Administrators Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State Title One |
Ongoing |
| 3 | The District will utilize the following tests to evaluate student achievement: Stanford 10, and MAP, STAR, PLAN, End of Course Exams, and Common Assessments. | Building Administrators Teachers Counselors Librarians |
Spring 2008 | Local State |
Ongoing |
| 4 | The Elementary will utilize a research based balanced reading program in kindergarten through grade four. | Building Administrators Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Local State |
Ongoing |
| 5 | The District will provide Summer School for all students. | Building Administrators Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Local State |
Ongoing |
| 6 | The District will survey students to indicate interest in vocational programs and evaluate programs. | Building Administrators Teachers Counselors |
Spring 2008 | Local State |
Ongoing |
| 7 | The District will offer information on continuing education needs or interests of the community members and will inform the public of adult/community education opportunities that are available through other institutions as needed. | Superintendent Building Administrators Counselors Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Local | Ongoing |
ACTION STEPS
Title: Technology Goal #3
Specific Objective: To increase the integration of technology into instruction and learning.
| Strategy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | Instructional resources and equipment that support the District’s curriculum will be readily available to teachers and students. | Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers Technology Coordinator Librarians |
Spring 2008 | Local State PD Funds Title One Title Five Technology Grants |
Ongoing |
| 2 | Technology will be an integral part of the instructional program by
offering: -Computer lab for an hour each week at the elementary -Keyboarding will be implemented at the elementary school -Computer classes will be available at the high school and middle school -Computers will be available in the libraries, labs, and classrooms in the District. -Keyboarding and computer classes will continue to be implemented in the middle school. |
Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers Technology Coordinator Librarians PDC |
Spring 2008 | Local State PD Funds Title One Title Five Technology Grants |
Ongoing |
| 3 | Teachers will utilize technology (video streaming, smart board, computers, scanners, digital camera, networking, programs and the Internet) to support curricular objectives. | Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers Technology Coordinator Librarians PDC |
Spring 2008 | Local Title Five State Technology Grant PD Funds |
Ongoing |
| 4 | To construct and utilize a district wide and school building specific web site. | Building Administrators Technology Coordinator Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Local | Ongoing |
ACTION STEPS
Title: Family Involvement Goal #4
Specific Objective: To Increase the families’ involvement in the education of students.
| Strategy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | The District will involve the community and families of students in the annual review of the District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). | Superintendent Building Administrators Counselors Teachers Families |
Spring 2008 | Local | Ongoing |
| 2 | The District will involve families in their students’ education
through the following: -newsletters, bulletins, website, and newspapers -Parent/Teacher Conferences -Grandparents Day -Open House -Volunteers -Parenting classes -Scholarships/financial aid classes for parents and students -Practical Parenting Partnerships training, workshops, meetings, etc. -Freshman Orientation -Fifth Grade Orientation -Kindergarten Transition -GO Program for High School Freshmen -Parents as Teachers -Pirate Pride/Recognition Assembly Superintendent |
Building Administrators Teachers Counselors Librarians |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State Title One Preschool Grant Local Donations |
Ongoing |
| 3 | The District will provide health services for all students in preschool
through grade 12 through the following: -School Nurses -Health Newsletters -Miles for Smiles Dental services -Health Expo -Immunizations -Physicals and random drug testing for athletes -Athletic trainer provided at all sporting events -Nutrition Instruction -Fluoride Treatment -Safety Programs -Assemblies Nurses |
Teachers Families Community Members Trainers |
Spring 2008 | Local State State Health Dept. Grants |
Ongoing |
ACTION STEPS
Title: At Risk Goal #5
Specific Objective: The District will meet the needs of at risk students to increase student achievement.
| Stragegy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | The District will consistently provide extended learning time and alternative
instructional delivery systems by using the following programs: -Title I Services -Kindergarten and Pre-school screening -Full day kindergarten -Preschool -Summer School -Life Skills classes -DARE Program -Parents as Teachers -School Resource Officer -Vision Intervention Program -Behavioral At-Risk Support -Small group after school counseling -Before/after school tutoring -Credit Recovery -Alternative Classroom -Missouri Options Program -Missouri Virtual Instruction Program |
Superintendent Building Administrators |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State Title One Title Four Preschool Grant PAT Funds Career Ladder |
Ongoing |
| 2 | The District will identify and provide services for gifted and talented students up to 8th grade. | Superintendent Building Administrators Teachers |
Spring 2008 | Local State |
Ongoing |
| 3 | The district will provide services for advance placement, dual enrollment, and dual credit classes at the high school level to include Missouri Virtual Instruction Program. | Building Administrators Teachers Counselors Superintendent |
Spring 2008 | Local State Federal |
Ongoing |
ACTION STEPS
Title: Highly Qualified Staff Goal #6
Specific Objective: Recruit, attract, and retain highly qualified staff that carries out the District’s vision, goals, and objectives.
| Strategy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | The District will implement effective recruitment strategies to include a competitive salary schedule and benefit package. | Building Administrators Superintendent Board of Education |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State Title 2A |
Ongoing |
| 2 | Continue implementation of monthly mentoring meetings with reimbursement to mentors. | Building Administrators Teachers PDC |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State PDFunds |
Ongoing |
| 3 | Develop and implement recognition and/or celebrations for staff achievements. | Building Administrators Teachers Counselors Superintendent |
Spring 2008 | Local State |
Ongoing |
| 4 | Early Release time for Professional Development will continue to be provided by the district. | Superintendent Building Administrators Board of Education PDC |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State PD Funds |
Ongoing |
| 5 | To continue a cooperative and collaborative work environment. | Superintendent Building Administrators Board of Education |
Spring 2008 |
Federal Local State |
Ongoing |
ACTION STEPS
Title: Facility, Support, and Instructional Resources Goal #7
Specific Objective: Provide and Maintain appropriate instructional resource, support services and safe facilities.
| Strategy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | The District will improve outside lighting and school appearance at the high school. | Building Administrators Maintenance Supervisor |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State |
Ongoing |
| 2 | This District will provide facilities that are safe and well maintained for appropriate class sizes and educational programs. | Building Administrators Maintenance Supervisor |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State |
Ongoing |
| 3 | The District will provide adequate funding for instructional resources to include textbooks and technology in all areas. | Building Administrators Board of Education |
Spring 2008 | Local State |
Ongoing |
| 4 | The District will continue to implement support services/programs as addressed in Goal Number 5, Strategy Number 1. | Board of Education Administrators Superintendent |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State |
Ongoing |
ACTION STEPS
Title: Governance Goal #8
Specific Objective: Govern the District in an efficient and effective manner providing leadership and representation that benefit students, staff and patrons of the District.
| Strategy Number | Strategy | Person Responsible | Start Date | Funding Source | Date Completed |
| 1 | The district will develop governing committees to ensure implementation of the requirements of the CSIP with responsibilities delegated to each building for further dissemination of information. | Building Administrators Board of Education Superintendent |
Spring 2008 | Federal Local State |
Ongoing |
| 2 | The district will review all programs on a yearly basis.(certain ones each month) | Board of Education | Spring 2008 | Ongoing | |
| 3 | Administrators are responsible for implementing board policies and evaluating staff performance to report to the Board of Education. | Administrators | Spring 2008 | Ongoing | |
| 4 | The Board of Education is responsible for approving all staff hires. | Board of Education | Spring 2008 | Ongoing |
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