Markesan District Schools Changing the Academic Culture
2011 Tasks i. Academic improvement ii. Improve attitudes of complacency iii. Building Relationships -community, staff, students, administration
Fall 2013 Late resignation of AD/DAC a. Good athletic background but not an education degree-position evolved around an athletic interest b. I took on the AD job so we could have time to study data/needs--principals assumed the DAC for their areas If we really wanted to make improvements academically for our students we need a DAC/Academic Interventionist a. Some resistance, still an interest to hire an AD/Assistant principal b. Reviewed discipline needs over past 5 years, no data justifying an assistant principal c. Constant communication with BOE on what we were looking at to make a change in the academic atmosphere of our school
2015 DAC Interventionist share data to improve student knowledge and staff differentiate instruction based upon assessment data instruction assess data; identify students at risk interpret and analyze assessment data design and implement academic interventions w/ research-based administer informal and formal assessments methodology assist staff in transition to WI Forward communicate with school personnel and parents regarding academic coordinate test schedules needs link results to course content document interventions and progress analyze school report card provide intervention strategies and instructional strategies lead summer data retreat work with school leadership team to monitor progress of at-risk work with department heads to share assessment data students lead and participate in inservice sessions participate in reviews concerning progress support monthly department head meetings provide small group/individual instruction attend CESA 6 meetings DAC meetings communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community apply knowledge of educational research, trends and best develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials practices plan organize and provide instruction based upon standards evaluate and assess student progress against objectives provide written feedback to students
John Koopman – MS/HS Principal, July 2014 Admin Team Jason Breaker – Elem. Principal, July 2018 Kara Olson – Spec Ed Dir/School Psychologist, J uly 2016 Kim Schneider – DAC/Academic Interventionist, July 2015
#HornetPride District Growth and closing gaps scores are notable! 2017 District Report Card 2018 District Report Card Looks Great
City and townships represented by 11 School Board Members City of Markesan Townships of: Mackford, Fox Lake, Alto, Marquette, Montello, Manchester, Kingston, Dalton, Metomen, Fairwater, Green Lake, Scott, Buffalo, Marcellon,
Who are our students? We have involved, compassionate, determined students and families.
Who are we? 64 Teachers 2 Counselors 19 Teaching Assistants 8 Kitchen staff 5 Custodians 8 Clerical Staff Members 1 Nurse 3 Coordinators 1 Information Technology Administrative team: 1 District Administrator/AD 2 principals 1 Special Ed 1 DAC
#HornetPride We rally as a community.
#HornetPride We have dedicated to improving math performance. The last set of bars show how much growth we have made in the percent of students scoring proficient or advanced. We need to keep going, but we are on the right track.
Middle School Growth =Value Added and Closing Gaps scores indicates students making growth. 90 minute ELA block Math R & E opposite PE =5 x math in ten school days R&E = review and enrichment
Actions that have impacted math growth RTI time-focus on skill development, intervention ● RTI option at HS- extra time with math teacher ● Special Education-strong instruction ● ALEKS grades 9/10 Math Review/Pre Algebra ● Differentiated math courses for students with ● needs-continue to develop skills and close gaps Problem-solving focus-groups, SLO activities, ● supplementing resources
#HornetPride
#HornetPride Focus on connection between reading and writing-Units of Study, Journal lessons, 2017-18 ACT P+A% ≥ local comparisons
Actions that have supported ELA growth Designated ACT Prep -practice, coaching, goal setting ● MS/HS-Monday reading day ● MS/HS Our time focus lessons on literacy 2016, 2017 ● Middle School wide title-literacy emphasis ● Title interventions w/ fidelity ● Strong Special Ed instruction ●
Actions impacting Climate Culture Inservice calendar 8/22 Inservice 2018-19 .5 days ● -Photo Chase -Amazing Race -FlipGrid -Jimmy Casas -4C challenges Hornet Habits-Department Leader driven, teacher-driven ● Department Leaders-using data to drive DDD and goals to support strong futures ● Celebrating success -banners, rewards for students, conversations in community ●
The Hornet Way Educating Every Student Every Day
QUESTIONS ? Contact information MS/HS Principal - koopmjoh@markesan.k12.wi.us Elementary Principal breakjas@markesan.k12.wi.us Special Ed Director olsonkar@markesan.k12.wi.us DAC/Interventionist schnekim@markesan.k12.wi.us District Administrator barkdua@markesan.k12.wi.us
Markesan Mission Statement To make certain that our children are prepared to transition successfully from high school to advanced schooling, the military or work with the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship and lifelong learning..
#HornetPride Class of 2017 Class of 2018 58 students 56 students 2 HSED 6- plan to work 2 HSED 4^-military 4 plan to work 22-plans for 2 year programs 4 military 24-plans for 4 year programs 20 plans for 2 year programs 26 plans for 4 year college ~80% further schooling 82% further schooling We help all students transition successfully.
What do we want for all students?
Challenges to embrace ● Changing demographics and diversity ● Embracing skills for the jobs of the future ● Balancing technology/social media ● Maintaining responsibility with finances and resources ● Teaching Literacy-Information and Data Literacy ● Developing justification, explanation, integration of ideas skills ● Coaching and practicing the 4Cs
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