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Carolina International School School Improvement Plan

2015-16

CIS Mission and Vision: The mission of Carolina International School is to nurture students natural curiosity and joy of learning while they achieve academic excellence
through a challenging, interdisciplinary, international curriculum. Our students, parents, teachers, and staff help to create a stimulating learning community that develops:
-Critical and compassionate thinkers
-Confident and open-minded communicators
-Resourceful and responsible citizens and leaders of our local and global communities.
CIS Four Core Values
We strive to develop caring and compassionate students and citizens who embody those character traits most respected in every culture. Hence character development at CIS
is immersed in every interaction and learning experience as a continual school-wide process. The program includes a service-learning component and actively involves parents
and community leaders.
The values that form the core of daily relationships and interactions in our school are:
RESPECT
We will respect others and their property at all times. We will listen to each other, knowing that we have individual differences that make us unique and valuable.
RESPONSIBILITY
We will accept responsibility for our words and actions. We will treat others as we would like to be treated.
SOLUTIONS
We will create a positive environment where problems are met with creative solutions.
SERVICE
We will actively seek ways to help others in our school, our community, and our world.

2015-16 School Leadership Team:


Chair: Tara Parker
Co-Chair: Rachael Rovenstine
Secretaries: Pracilla Young/Kim Reese
Time Keepers: Pam Batra/ Jeanne Malcolm
Board of Director Representatives: Cheryl Reed/
Amanda Fisher
Head of School: David Kukielski
Principal: Donna Harkey
Assistant Principals: Kim Ifill, Eric Trail, Barry West

Jady Arriaga
Maurice Desmedt
Joannah Glass
Sarah Grafton
Abby Bottoms
Bridget Black
Jean Davis
Jessica Boone
Rene Mills & Kimberly Canham

State Goal 1A: NC Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.
CIS Goals:
By 2020, students will be at or above the state average for all federal targets.
CIS will develp a rigorous secondary curriculum in order to prepare students for a global workforce.
CIS will apply in April of 2016 for acknowledgement status on the Global Ready Schools initiative.
CIS will exceed expected growth in reading and mathematics for the 2015-16 school year.
By 2016, 100% of students in grades 8-12 will participate in online site-based and state mandated tests.
By 2017, 95% of students grades K-12 will participate in classroom assignments on teacher created websites, Canvas and/or Google Classroom Platforms.
Needs Assessment: Data from: North Carolina School Report Card
Reading EOG Proficiency Score: 65; Score of a Level 1: 14.1%; Score of a Level 2: 21.1%
Math EOG Proficiency Score: 47; Score of a Level 1: 26.3%; Score of a Level 2: 26.6%
CIS met 29 out of 37 targets.
Action Plan
Strategy

Timeline

Position Responsible

Professional Development

Evaluation

Monitor student growth through MAP


Data.

August 2015June 2017

Classroom teachers (PLC groups), students

Training: How to create and implement the use of MAP


Data in the classroom; Teachers in other grade levels

Teacher MAP data portfolios

Develop a program for math


remediation based on MAP data.

August 2015June 2016

Classroom teachers, instructional facilitator,

Training: How to create and implement the use of MAP


Data in the classroom; Teachers in other grade levels

Complete a Plus/Delta with staff members at


last faculty meeting about the remediation
time; Math MAP scores from 2015-2016
school year

August 2015Develop a global studies curriculum in June 2017


grades K-8, using school resources
and the Charlotte/Concord Sister Cities
Programs, to build a deeper
understanding of different cultures and
countries.
Prepare and send in necessary
August 2015-April
documents for the Global Ready
2016
Schools Initiative application

International Studies department; curriculum implemented 1st


by the International Studies teachers in their International
Studies classes and supplementally by other teachers per
grade level.

Differentiate professional development to meet the


individual needs of teachers in terms of
global/environmental education as shown on the PDPs

Curriculum Scope/Sequence and Teachers


lesson plans

Mrs. Arriaga and her team of volunteers, supported by the


Head of School, K-12 Principal, the APs and all teachers/staff
as needed.

August 2015Integrate global learning initiatives with June 2017


the Common Core and Essential
Standards curriculum

Classroom teachers, supported by the International Studies


department,

Description of goals of the international committee at the


beginning of the school year during the 1st PD week at
GRS application submission to DPI by April
CIS
4th
100% Teachers Completion of Global Ready
School Evidence survey (google forms)
Minutes of every one of our committees
(2015-2016)
Teachers lesson plans

August 2015June 2017


Involve culturally diverse parents, the
local and global community in the
process of implementing the
international /global studies curriculum
in order to develop lessons dealing with
world current events.
Develop a team of high school and
January 2016middle school teachers who will help
June 2016
with MS/HS scheduling for 2016-17
school year.

International Studies department, supported by other classroom


teachers

School partnership with different


stakeholders: UNCC, World View, Global
Teacher Education, Melibee Global

K-12 Principal, MS & HS APs, Powerschool Coordinator,


MS/HS classroom teachers, coaches

Feedback from Powerschool/Scheduling


Coordinator

Mrs. Arriaga will attend SCOLT conference and NC Dual


Language Immersion Conference (February and April)

State Goal: NC Public Schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.


CIS Goals:
CIS teachers will be on time to school 95% of all school days.
By 2018, CIS will effectively implement PLC's with research-based strategies and timeframes.
95% of all CIS teachers will receive professional development in the following areas: data notebooks, PLC's, math remediation, teaching with standards in mind,
International/Environmental education, using technology for teaching/learning.
By 2017, CIS teachers will effectively implement the usage of Canvas and/or teacher websites as a mode of instruction and communication.
Needs Assessment
In a random month chosen, 20% of CIS staff was absent. This data did not include staff members attending Professional Development.
Professional Development in order to meet and exceed goals.
Action Plan
Strategy
Implement PLCs once a month

Timeline
August 2015June 2016

Position Responsible
Instructional Facilitator, classroom teachers

Teachers will work on the


curriculum maps by means of
strategic collaboration and
communication with a focus on
scaffolding, and
global/environmental
connections.

August 2015June 2017

Classroom teacher, Instructional Faciliatator,


Mentor/Mentee Program
Enviornmental Studies teacher, Global Education
teachers

PLC minutes
Enrollment to PD bt teachers
Individual PDPs

Differentiate professional
development to meet individual
needs of teachers in terms of
global/environmental education
as shown on the PDPs and
professional goals.

August 2015June 2017

Environmental Studies teacher, Global education


teachers, classroom teachers

100% of the Teachers'


Completion of the Global Ready
School Evidence Survey
Teachers' Lesson Plans
School Partnerships created by
the end of the year.
Minutes of committees

Teacher attendance incentives

August 2015June 2016


August 2015June 2016

Administration

Enhance technology based


instruction

Instructional Facilitator, Technology Faciliatator,


classroom teachers

Professional Development
What should a PLC look like?
Data notebooks
Teaching with standards in Mind
International/Enviornmental Education

Main themes of global education


Resources available
curriculum maps
scaffolding

Evaluation
Surveys, teacher lesson plans

Teacher surveys, timekeeper


Canvas, Google classroom

Surveys, teacher lesson plans

State Goal: Leadership will guide innovation in NC Public Schools.


CIS Goals:
Administration will be available to parents one time a month, in an open environment, to discuss problems, solutions, and ideas for Carolina International School
Once a year, parents and staff members will participate in a survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses (survey administered last school year by the Board of Directors).

Needs Assessment
The need for communication remains a concern for parents, according to parent surveys.

Action Plan
Strategy
Invite parents to roundtable
meetings to discuss innovative
ways to futher the educational
experiences of all students.
Prepare, both digital and paper
copy, surveys for teachers,
students and parents, to
encourage participation on
surveys

Position Responsible
Timeline
October 2015-June Head of School, Principal, Assistant Principals
2016

January 2016-June Administration, Board of Directors


2016

N/A

Professional Development

Evaluation
Survey results

N/A

Survey results

State Goal: NC Public School students will be healthy and responsible.


CIS Goals:
CIS students will attend school on time 85% percent of the time and be present 90% of school days.
By the 2019-20 school year CIS will open a fully operating gymnasium (which will require raising several millions of dollars) to increase student wellness activities.
By 2018 CIS will implement PBS (Positive Behavior Support) through our MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) committee to enhance student's behavior and develop positive character
traits.
Needs Assessment
Attendance reports: Reports show 10-15 percent of students tardy/absent.
Current gym classes are provided in the atrium/outside - Sports are played at a local church
Behavior Needs/Modifications for all students-PBS

Action Plan
Strategy
Implement a varsity and middle
school sports program.

Timeline
August 2015June 2017

Position Responsible
Athletic Director, Principal, Headmaster, Coaches

Professional Development
Coaches-attend coach training summer 2016

Evaluation
Parent Feedback; Teacher
feedback

Perfect attendance activities

August 2015June 2016

Administration, classroom teachers, students

N/A

Attendance records

Continue our focus on our


Annual Fund this year and
beginning a Capital Campaign
next year

Fall 2015-Spring Development Director (working in conjunction with


the Development Committee of the Board of
2019
Directors), Head of School, Teachers, Parents,
Administration

Create a PBS plan through the


NCDPI second cohort training
modules.

August 2015August 2018

Ms. Glass, MTSS team, classroom teachers

Continuing efforts to raise awareness of the real 100% employee contribution to


financial need, and thus need to contribute
the Annual Fund for the 2015-16
school year

PBS strategies and incentives

MTSS evaluations, portfolios

State Goal: NC Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems.
CIS Goals:
CIS will raise 90% of our monetary goal by 2019, through Annual Fund and Capital Campaign.
CIS will keep the environmental vision by maintaining the upkeep of the grounds and building.
CIS will increase the number of participants in county-wide environmental contests for secondary students by 50% during the 2015-16 school year.
By the Spring of 2016, CIS will meet the NC Green School of Quality designation by earning between 60-79 points in the categories of Culture and Community, School Sustainability, Healthy
Schools, and Curriculum Integration.

Annual Fund in progress. As of Janauray 2016, we have met 30% of our goal.
Due to the recently bought building/acreage that accompanied the new CIS campus, a new upkeep system will be needed.
Application to NC Green School of Quality: In progress
Action Plan
Strategy
Position Responsible
Timeline
Prepare and send in necessary
Aug. 2015-May Mrs. Remsburg and the Environmental
documents for the NC Green School 2016
Committee, supported by the Head of School,
of Quality level application
K-12 Principal, the APs and all teachers/staff as
needed.

Professional Development
N/A

Evaluation
Application completed/sent in w/hoped
for successful results

Create a plan to dessiminate


information to secondary students
on enviornmental contests.

August 2015June 2017

Classroom teachers with the help/support of Mrs. N/A


Remsburg and Administration

Increase in student participation for


Environmental Contests. Possible
winners at school and local level.

Develop school-wide competitions


among teachers and students to
help develop innovative ways to
support our school ground
environment.

August 2015June 2017

Classroom teachers with the help/suppoer of


Mr.Helms, Blink and the administration.

School ground environment remains in


good condition, with the students
participation in the beautification
process.

N/A

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