PART I: CURRENT SCHOOL STATUS

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA

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School Grades Trend Data
(Use this data to complete Sections 1-4 of the reading and mathematics goals and Section 1 of the writing and science goals.)

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Trend Data
(Use this data to complete Section 5 of the reading and mathematics goals and Section 3 of the writing goals.)

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Trend Data
(Use this data to inform the problem solving process when writing goals.)

HIGHLY QUALIFIED ADMINISTRATORS

List your school’s highly qualified administrators and briefly describe their certification(s), number of years at the current school, number of years as an administrator, and their prior performance record with increasing student achievement at each school. Include history of school grades, FCAT performance (Percentage data for Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

PositionNameDegree(s)/ Certification(s)# of Years at Current School# of Years as an AdministratorPrior Performance Record (include prior School Grades, FCAT (High Standards, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and AYP information along with the associated school year)
Principal Chester Gregory MS Educational Leadership 4 21 2009-2010 Grade PENDING Rdg.54% MA.84% AYP No, 2008-09 Grade C Rdg 52% MA 82% AYP NO 2007-08 Grade A Rdg. 54% MA 83% AYP NO Belleview High School
2006-2007 Grade B
Rdg. 43% MA 75% Wr 86% AYP NO
2005-06 Grade B Rdg. 47% MA 80% Wr 50% AYP NO
Assis Principal Gary Merians MS Educational Leadership 21 5 2009-2010 Grade PENDING,Rdg.54% MA 84% AYP NO,2008-09 Grade C Rdg. 52% MA 82& AYP NO 2007-08 Rdg. 54% MA 83% AYP NO 2006-07 Grade C Rdg. 48% MA 78% AYP NO 2005-2006 Grade B Rdg. 47% MA 78% AYP NO
Assis Principal Jamie Pittman MS Educational Leadership 1 7 Previously at county office in curriculum and instruction. County math scores increased at all levels. Previous Assistant Principal at Horizen Academy at Marion Oaks. School acheieved a C grade.
Assis Principal George Mike Collins MS Educational Leadership 1 4 school grade of B for the 2006-2007 school year. Math scores exceeded district scores for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES

List your school’s highly qualified instructional coaches and briefly describe their certification(s), number of years at the current school, number of years as an instructional coach, and their prior performance record with increasing student achievement at each school. Include history of school grades, FCAT performance (Percentage data for Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Instructional coaches described in this section are only those who are fully released or part-time teachers in reading, mathematics, or science and work only at the school site.

Subject AreaNameDegree(s)/ Certification(s)# of Years at Current School# of Years as an Instructional CoachPrior Performance Record (include prior School Grades, FCAT (Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and AYP information along with the associated school year)
Reading Casey Callahan B.A. in Political Science
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Certified in; Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum,
Educational Leadership,
Reading,
ESOL
2 2 2009-2010 Grade PENDING,Rdg.54% AYP-No


HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

Describe the school-based strategies that will be used to recruit and retain high quality, highly qualified teachers to the school.

 Description of StrategyPerson ResponsibleProjected Completion DateNot Applicable (If not, please explain why)
1 1. Teachers seeking employment apply on-line to the Marion County Public School Personnel Office. The Personnel Office posts available positions. The teachers apply for the positions in which they have an interest and qualifications. Then school level principals select a group of highly qualified persons to interview. Personnel Office
School level Principal
As positions become available
2 2. The interview process includes the principal, an assistant principal, and a member of the department where the vacancy occurs. Principal
Assistant Principal
Department personnel
As positions become available
3 3. In an effort to retain highly qualified teachers, selected new and beginning teachers are paired with an experienced staff member. Principal Staff member Filled positions


Non-Highly Qualified Instructors

List all instructional staff and paraprofessionals who are teaching out-of-field and/or who are NOT highly qualified.

NameCertificationTeaching AssignmentProfessional Development/Support to Become Highly Qualified
Eileen Marie Lord Temporary French Encouraging to take certification test. Completing PEC program.
Laura Cortez Foster Temporary E.S.E. Teacher Completing Course Work for certification


Staff Demographics

Please complete the following demographic information about the instructional staff in the school who are teaching at least one academic course.

*When using percentages, include the number of teachers the percentage represents (e.g., 70% (35)).

Total Number of Instructional Staff % of First-Year Teachers % of Teachers with 1-5 Years of Experience % of Teachers with 6-14 Years of Experience % of Teachers with 15+ Years of Experience % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees % Highly Qualified Teachers% Reading Endorsed Teachers % National Board Certified Teachers % ESOL Endorsed Teachers
1262.4%(3)35.7%(45)26.2%(33)35.7%(45)42.1%(53)71.4%(90)10.3%(13)6.3%(8)21.4%(27)


Teacher Mentoring Program

Please describe the school’s teacher mentoring program by including the names of mentors, the name(s) of mentees, rationale for the pairing, and the planned mentoring activities.

Mentor NameMentee AssignedRationale for PairingPlanned Mentoring Activities
Debbie Paschke Eileen Lord Mrs. Paschke has been the Department Chair at Forest for the past 2 years. She has taught Spanish for 20 years at the high school and college level. She is Nationally Board Certified in World Languages other than English. She has taught at Forest since 2006-2007 and has been teaching AP Spanish since 2007-2008. Participate in Professional Enhancement Program. Regular meetings with Peer Teacher.



ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Coordination and Integration


Note: For Title I schools only

Please describe how federal, state, and local services and programs will be coordinated and integrated in the school. Include other Title programs, Migrant and Homeless, Supplemental Academic Instruction funds, as well as violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, career and technical education, and/or job training, as applicable.


Title I, Part A


Title I, Part C- Migrant


Title I, Part D


Title II


Title III


Title X- Homeless


Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI)


Violence Prevention Programs


Nutrition Programs


Housing Programs


Head Start


Adult Education


Career and Technical Education


Job Training


Other


Response to Instruction/Intervention (RtI)


School-based RtI Team

Identify the school-based RtI Leadership Team.

Chester Gregory - Principal
Gary Merians - Assistant Principal
George Collins- Assistant Principal
Ecliff Telford - Guidance Counselor
Deanna Bonnell - Behavior Specialist
Iris Johnson - Social Worker
Erin Conner - Testing Coordinator
Kristen Cook - School Psychologist
Allen Hisey-Dean
Phyllis Swords- Inclusion Teacher


Describe how the school-based RtI Leadership Team functions (e.g., meeting processes and roles/functions). How does it work with other school teams to organize/coordinate RtI efforts?

Data and information meetings are held bi-weekly. Discipline data is compiled by the deans as well as the Assistant Principal of Discipline. Academic data is compiled by the Assistant Principal of Instruction and guidance counselor. This data is shared with the RtI leadership team at bi-weekly meetings.


Describe the role of the school-based RtI Leadership Team in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan. Describe how the RtI Problem-solving process is used in developing and implementing the SIP?

The RtI Leadership Team provides support in the following ways: (1) strong administrative support to ensure commitment and resources (2) strong teacher support to share in the common goal of improving instruction and/or behavior and (3) leadership team to build staff support, internal capacity, and sustainable over time.

The RtI leadership team meets with the School Advisory Council monthly to share information and data as well as gather input. The team also provides data to teachers and assists teachers in the interpretation of data. Members of the RtI team participate in the development and writing of the SIP.

The RtI team plans and develops staff development programs to assist teachers in the implementation of RtI and the school improvement plan.





RtI Implementation

Describe the data source(s) and the data management system(s) used to summarize data at each tier for reading, mathematics, science, writing, and behavior.

Data that is used by RtI comes from several assessments which are done on a regular and ongoing basis.

These assessments include: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test(FCAT),Florida Assessments for Instruction In Reading(FAIR), Focus Calender Assessment(FCA),District Benchmark Assessment, Common End of Course Exams.
SMS behavior reports and data are compiled by the AP of discipline.




Describe the plan to train staff on RtI.

Staff training on RtI is ongoing throughout the school year. Early release days are used to train staff on RtI. Online resources including training through the University of South Florida at floridarti.usf.edu/
is provided to staff. Data meetings as well as SAT meetings also provide training on RtI.
Dean Allen Hisey developed several powerpoint presentations that directly teach our RTI process. These are used during early release trainings as well as staff meetings. RTI was also part of pre-school traing and in-service for the entire faculty.
District wide trainings are also expected and available to staff members.



Literacy Leadership Team (LLT)


School-Based Literacy Leadership Team

Identify the school-based Literacy Leadership Team (LLT).

Chester Gregory- Principal
Mike Collins- Assistant Princicpal
Gary Merians- Assistant Principal
Jamie Pittman- Assistant Principal
Erin conner- Testing/Data/Reading/RTI
David Forbes- Dean
Allen Hisey- Dean
Steven Powell- Dean
Yvonne Gillum- Reading(upperclassmen)
Julie Adams- CAR-Pd/English/Reading
Tia Pridgeon- CAR-Pd/Science
LeslieRoskovich-Reading/Thompson Trainer
Ecliff Telford-Guidance/RTI/Reading/English
Jennifer Pohlers-Media Specialist


Describe how the school-based LLT functions (e.g., meeting processes and roles/functions).

The LLT meets monthly to discuss current data, reading issues, teacher training and meetings with our reading teams etc. These meetings help guide the Testing Coordinator (Erin Conner) and Dean of Students (Allan Hisey) in developing trainings and meetings for our Reading Teams. Content teachers are supported and encouraged to pursue CAR-PD certification so that appropriate strategies will benefit all students rather than just Intensive Reading students. The Testing Coordinator and Assistant Principals are present and train the rest of the administrative staff on current data and reading resources so they can meet with the respective departments and offer support to the teachers. The month
ly LLT meetings also guide our Testing Coordinator in the developing trainings and resources for all instructional staff based on our data. The Testing Coordinator plans Reading Data Planning Days with the Reading teachers to go over individual student data and grouping so that the teachers can differentiate and individualize instruction in their class and support their team teachers in monitoring these reading students in the content classes.


What will be the major initiatives of the LLT this year?

We will continue to meet regularly to discuss current data and reading issues. Our “team” focus will continue and we intend to expand our reading teams to the upper grade levels and other content areas. Support for other instructional staff that are not part of a reading team or are not CAR-PD certified will be expanded based on need and requests from teachers.

A major initiative will be the introduction and traing of staff on "Max Thompson" learning focus. Emphasis will be placed on Essential Questions, Graphic Organizers,Summarizing, Student Learning Maps, and Word Walls.

Reading Teams will focus on Acceleration.




NCLB Public School Choice


*Elementary Title I Schools Only: Pre-School Transition

Describe plans for assisting preschool children in transition from early childhood programs to local elementary school programs as applicable.


*Grades 6-12 Only

Sec. 1003.413(b) F.S.

For schools with Grades 6-12, describe the plan to ensure that teaching reading strategies is the responsibility of every teacher.

Reading will continue to be a high priority. Every teacher at Forest High School must have reading as a goal in their Individual Professional Development Plan. The goal must be measurable and part of their final evaluation. In addition, all content teachers will be encouraged to take CAR-PD (Content Area Reading-Professional Development). The reading specialist with Career & Technical Education (CTE), will be working with CTE teachers to help them improve their skills as a reading teacher. Teachers of the arts, PE, Drivers Education, and other classes that are not textbook driven will use “Read-Alouds” that will benefit their students. Content enhancements will be introduced in our Learning Communities meetings.


*High Schools Only

Note: Required for High School - Sec. 1008.37(4), F.S., Sec. 1003.413(g)(j) F.S.

How does the school incorporate applied and integrated courses to help students see the relationships between subjects and relevance to their future?

Forest High School has 13 applied programs ranging from Health Assisting and Drafting to Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts and Junior ROTC. Through such programs we are able to offer students of all ability levels the opportunity to explore various career paths, according to their interests. These programs enable teachers to show students how the topics they are covering in their core subjects apply to their future career choices. Each Career & Technical Education (i.e., applied) program consists of at least four courses, allowing students to follow a chosen career path for up to four years, to deepen their understanding and skills in that area. Students who have taken at least three years of one program will be provided the opportunity to take an industry certification exam in the area of their studies. (For example, Drafting students will take the AutoDesk Certified Associate (AutoCAD)


How does the school incorporate students’ academic and career planning, as well as promote student course selections, so that students’ course of study is personally meaningful?

Beginning at the end of the eighth grade, students begin using the Choices program to determine the career(s) best suited to their interests and abilities and select high school elective courses based on those interests and abilities. Once at the high school, students meet with their guidance counselor through their English or Math classes to begin planning their high school courses using FACTS.org. Each year, the counselors meet individually with each student to discuss their course selections based on interests and career path, test scores, and graduation requirements. Counselors assist students in realistically evaluating their academic strengths and weaknesses as it relates to their career choice.


Postsecondary Transition

Note: Required for High School - Sec. 1008.37(4), F.S.

Describe strategies for improving student readiness for the public postsecondary level based on annual analysis of the School Feedback Report

An analysis of the High School Feedback Report for 2008 graduates shows that FHS graduates perform very well at the post-secondary level as compared to the state percentages. We will continue to prepare our students for post-secondary opportunities by continuing to offer a variety of AP and dual enrollment course options, increasing those offerings when appropriate. In 2010-11, we will focus on increasing our students’ participation in these acceleration opportunities, especially in the area of dual enrollment in the Career & Technical area, for which qualifications are less stringent, allowing a great number of students to participate. During the 2009-10 school year, in an effort to increase CPT participation, all juniors were scheduled to take the CPT in our Career Center during the school day. In addition, seniors who were identified as needing math remediation (at the college level) were enrolled in the Math for College Readiness course in 2009-10.



 

PART II: EXPECTED IMPROVEMENTS

 
 

Additional Goal(s)

No Additional Goal was submitted for this school

 

FINAL BUDGET



Differentiated Accountability


School-level Differentiated Accountability Compliance



No Attached School’s Differentiated Accountability Checklist of Compliance



School Advisory Council



School Advisory Council (SAC) Membership Compliance

The majority of the SAC members are not employed by the school district. The SAC is composed of the principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers, education support employees, students (for middle and high school only), parents, and other business and community citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and economic community served by the school.

No. Disagree with the above statement.

Measures Being Taken to Comply with SAC Requirement

Advertise the need in school newsletter as the FHS SAC is open to anyone who has an interest in participating.
Principal will invite parent involvement to better reflect the populaton of FHS.
Present members of the SAC will invite participation.



Projected use of SAC FundsAmount
Provide for mini-grants for classroom enhancement materials $3,000.00
Approve funds at the request of the Principal for special projects or staff development $5,000.00



Describe the activities of the School Advisory Council for the upcoming year


The SAC committee will continue to serve as a liaison to the community. Monthly meetings will be held with the Forest High School administration. These meetings provide the committee with ongoing information on the current activities and initiatives taking place at the school.
The SAC committee provides input to the administration and regular feedback from the community.
The SAC committee approves Mini-Grant opportunities for teachers to provide enhancement materials for teachers.


 

AYP DATA

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SCHOOL GRADE DATA

Marion School District
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
2008-2009
  Reading
  
Math
  
Writing
  
Science
  
Grade
Points
Earned
 
% Meeting High Standards (FCAT Level 3 and Above) 52%  82%  75%  49%  258   Writing and Science: Takes into account the % scoring 4.0 and above on Writing and the % scoring 3 and above on Science. Sometimes the District writing and/or science average is substituted for the writing and/or science component.
% of Students Making Learning Gains 50%  77%      127  3 ways to make gains:
  • Improve FCAT Levels
  • Maintain Level 3, 4, or 5
  • Improve more than one year within Level 1 or 2
  • Adequate Progress of Lowest 25% in the School? 46% (NO)  63% (YES)      109  Adequate Progress based on gains of lowest 25% of students in reading and math. Yes, if 50% or more make gains in both reading and math.
    FCAT Points Earned         494   
    Percent Tested = 98%           Percent of eligible students tested
    School Grade*         C  Grade based on total points, adequate progress, and % of students tested


    Marion School District
    FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
    2007-2008
      Reading
      
    Math
      
    Writing
      
    Science
      
    Grade
    Points
    Earned
     
    % Meeting High Standards (FCAT Level 3 and Above) 54%  83%  85%  43%  265   Writing and Science: Takes into account the % scoring 4.0 and above on Writing and the % scoring 3 and above on Science. Sometimes the District writing and/or science average is substituted for the writing and/or science component.
    % of Students Making Learning Gains 56%  82%      138  3 ways to make gains:
  • Improve FCAT Levels
  • Maintain Level 3, 4, or 5
  • Improve more than one year within Level 1 or 2
  • Adequate Progress of Lowest 25% in the School? 45% (NO)  73% (YES)      118  Adequate Progress based on gains of lowest 25% of students in reading and math. Yes, if 50% or more make gains in both reading and math.
    FCAT Points Earned         531   
    Percent Tested = 98%           Percent of eligible students tested
    School Grade*         A  Grade based on total points, adequate progress, and % of students tested


    Marion School District
    FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
    2006-2007
      Reading
      
    Math
      
    Writing
      
    Science
      
    Grade
    Points
    Earned
     
    % Meeting High Standards (FCAT Level 3 and Above) 48%  78%  84%  52%  262   Writing and Science: Takes into account the % scoring 4.0 and above on Writing and the % scoring 3 and above on Science. Sometimes the District writing and/or science average is substituted for the writing and/or science component.
    % of Students Making Learning Gains 49%  73%      122  3 ways to make gains:
  • Improve FCAT Levels
  • Maintain Level 3, 4, or 5
  • Improve more than one year within Level 1 or 2
  • Adequate Progress of Lowest 25% in the School? 39% (NO)  59% (YES)      98  Adequate Progress based on gains of lowest 25% of students in reading and math. Yes, if 50% or more make gains in both reading and math.
    FCAT Points Earned         492   
    Percent Tested = 97%           Percent of eligible students tested
    School Grade*         C  Grade based on total points, adequate progress, and % of students tested