School: Littleton Middle School

Plan Duration: 07/05 – 07/08

Team Members/Titles/Signature

Name	Title	Signature
Kevin Moran	Principal
Mary Dugan	Parent
Vacant	Community Member
Judy Dokus	Parent
Kathy Arena	Parent
Pamela Dumas-Serfes	Parent
Beth Morgan	Teacher
Valerie Finnerty	Teacher

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR: Littleton Middle School DATE DEC. 2005

SCHOOL MISSION (Aligned with

District Strategic Plan)

The mission of the Littleton Middle School is to promote the maximum intellectual, emotional and social growth of students in grades 6,7 and 8. These are the transitional years between elementary and high school. We work to provide our students the opportunities and resources to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens in an emerging global society. The Middle School creates an environment that promotes respect of and appreciation for cultural diversity and the uniqueness of the individual. Our educationally challenging atmosphere is intended to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing their developmental needs. In as much as the learning experience extends beyond the school, we are committed to creating positive interactions among the students, teachers, parents and the community as a whole.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING

GOAL 1

CURRICULUM

DISTRICT GOAL

Continuous Improvement of Student Achievement.

MEASUREABLE SCHOOL GOAL

Increase MCAS scores in ELA and Math as measured in Grade 6,7,8 in May 2004 (details below)

1. Increase the percentage of students scoring at the proficient and advanced levels.

2. Improve student scores in open response questions on MCAS testing.

SUCCESS INDICATORS

(Measures, assessment tools)

State Mandated Tests—MCAS Scores - ELA, Math, Science & Technology (Open Response Questions - teacher generated three times a year) Pre & post assessment mid term 15 per student per year.

ANNUAL TARGETS

(3 years)

Baseline 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

SEE BELOW

Annual Targets (continued)

Grade 6: Math		Advanced	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Warning
	2004 Actual	27%	35%	33%	5%	4 Year average MCAS Gr. 6 Math (Baseline)
	2005 Target 2005 Actual	46 (+14) 34%	39% (0) 38%	15% (-10) 21%	0% (-4) 6%	Advanced Proficient Needs Imp Warning
	2006 Target	35%	43%	22%	1%	28% 35% 29% 8%
	2007 Target	38%	46%	19%	0%	2004 MCAS Open response questions (10 questions – 40 pts)
						4 yr average open response Gr 6 2.3 State 1.8
						2004 – Gr 6 25.3/40 (2.53) State (1.95) 2005 Target 27.3/40 (2.73) 2005 Actual 2006 Target 29.3/40 ( 2.93) 2007 Target 31.3/40 ( 3.13)

						4 year average MCAS Gr 7 ELA (Baseline)
Grade 7: ELA		Advanced	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Warning	Advanced Proficient Needs Imp Warning
	2004 Actual	8%	73%	18%	.8%	7% 69% 20% 3.5%
	2005 Target 2005 Actual	11% 14% (+3)	73% 74% (+1)	15% 11% (-4)	1.0% 1% (0)	2004 MCAS open response questions (16 questions – 64 pts)
	2006 Target	13%	75%	12%	0.0%	4 yr average open response Gr 7 2.05 State 2.03
	2007 Target	15%	77%	8%	0.0%	2004 Gr 7 33.4/64 (2.08) State (2.05) 2005 Target 35.4/64 (2.4) 2005 Actual 2006 Target 37.4/64 (2.7) 2007 Target 39.4/64 (3.0) (Average)

						4 year average MCAS Gr 8 Math (Baseline)
Grade 8: Math		Advanced	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Warning	Advanced Proficient Needs Imp Warning
	2004 Actual	17%	27%	30%	26%	16% 40% 30% 14.5%
	2005 Target 2005 Actual	21% 20% (-1)	41% 33% (-8)	27% 33% (+6)	11% 14% (+3)	2004 MCAS open response questions (10 questions – 40 pts)
	2006 Target	24%	44%	24%	8%	4 yr average open response Gr 8 Math 2.17 State 1.9
	2007 Target	27%	47%	21%	5%	2004 Gr 8 22/40 (2.2) State (2.16)
						2005 Target 25/40 (2.5)
						2006 Target 28/40 (2.8) 2007 Target 31/40 (3.1)

Grade 8: Science and Technology		Advanced	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Warning
	2004 Actual	4%