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Montgomery Blair High School

2008-2009 School Improvement Plan

HSA Linkages Chart…………….…………………… 2

Climate Linkages Chart……………………………… 4

County Targets Linkages Chart……………………… 6

Root Cause Analysis Narrative……………………... 8


Maryland State Department of Education –
School Improvement Plan Requirements Guide……. 11
Action Plans
HSAs ……………………………………..….. 12
Climate……………….………....................... 21
County Targets……………………………… 29
Professional Development……………….…... 38
Technical Assistance Summary…………………..….. 42

Stakeholder Representatives…………………………. 43

Professional Development Calendar …..……………. 44

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HSA Linkages Chart

STUDENT AND
STAKEHOLDER LEADERSHIP
FOCUS Mission: The mission of Montgomery Blair High School is to ensure that all students graduate equipped with the skills to navigate their
Montgomery Blair chosen paths successfully.
High School did not Belief Statements- The MBHS community shares the following beliefs:
make adequate Education is the shared responsibility of the school, student, family, community, and government.
yearly progress The school environment meets the emotional, academic, social, and physical needs of each student, student’s desire to explore and
(AYP) in the area of participate in activities in and beyond the classroom.
English in the Successful students are prepared to make career and higher education decisions at the appropriate time.
subgroup of LEP in A collaborative learning environment cultivates creative thinking and problem solving.
2007. In order to The school sets high expectations and provides meaningful and challenging instruction, allowing all students to achieve their highest
meet AYP in 2009, potential.
students must meet The school community respects, protects, and celebrates the diversity, talent and the learning potential of each student.
the annual Education works best when there is mutual respect among teachers, parents, students, and the community.
measurable objective Communication: The Mission, the Belief Statements, and SIP goals will be communicated through Info flow (student TV), academy
(AMO) in reading of meetings, staff/dept meetings, Instructional Leadership Team meetings, Blair High School web page, course syllabi, PTSA newsletter
65.8%. Our LEP Monitoring: Achievement Steering Committee, Instructional Leadership Meetings, Administration, Department Meetings, Middle States
group must meet the
percentage of 48.3
%. In 2008 100%
scored proficient on STRATEGIC PLANNING
the HSA English. Priority:
By 2009, students at Montgomery Blair High School will demonstrate improved academic achievement as measured by:
Based on the 2008 Goals:
enrollment data increasing the percentage of all students scoring proficient or advanced on the 2009 English HSA by 5% from 87% to 92% with special
Montgomery Blair focus on the Special Education subgroup
High School has also meeting or exceeding the 2009 English HSA AMO of 65.8% in the LEP subgroup (29 out of 43 students)
seen an under increasing the percentage of students in the African American and Hispanic subgroups enrolled in one or more honors or Advanced
representation of Placement courses by 17.7% from 55.7% to 73.4% for African Americans and by 22.7% from 50.7% to 73.4% for Hispanics.
African American increasing the percentage of students earning a score of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement exams by 30.9% from 56.6% to
(55.7%) and 87.5%
Hispanic students
(50.7%) in Honors/ MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS, AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
AP level classes. FACULTY AND STAFF FOCUS Monthly and Quarterly review of SIP
The county target is Based on teacher feedback through needs Formal and Informal Observations
assessments, staff will be trained in the Walk-through data
73.4% for all Ineligibilities, Interims and Report card grades
subgroups. White following areas:
Differentiation Formative Assessments
(96%) and Asian HSA Practice sessions using online materials
(88%) students are Promethean Board
Data Chats
above the county Providing ELL accommodations and RELL/ ELL Plans
target. instructional strategies on best practices MAP-R and SRI data
Equitable practices and strategies Skills Tutor
Literacy Strategies Achievement Series
Understanding diverse learners

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PROCESS
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL
Action Plans were PERFORMANCE RESULTS
developed to address Baseline Data English HSA Baseline Data Math
and support both HSA
academic success and Student Group200620072008200620072008All Students70.071.78780.8
behavioral student 78.789.7Asian91.988.294.688.888.694.9African American54.249.372.2
issues.
Data is reviewed at 71.272.580.4White91.999.499.399.498.8100.0Hispanic51.258.580.066.2
weekly Instructional 61.384.3FARMS50.351.772.764.066.280.4SPED23.953.765.063.944.479.1
Leadership Team LEP25.020.510059.557.369.8
Meetings English 2009AMO Target 65.8%
Staff Development Math 2009 AMO Target: 56.1%
Trainings focused on 2007 Sub groups not met: LEP
access to data and 2008 Sub groups not met: None
strategies to improve
student achievement Enrollment Honors/ AP MCPS Target for all: 73.4
Individual Student 200620072008W
Strategic Monitoring A
Plan AA91.5
Strategic Monitoring 84.6
Plan 45.793.8
Comprehensive data 87.2
analysis through the 53.296.0
use of district and 88.0
school monitoring 55.7H40.345.450.7
tools Earning a score of 3 or better on AP Exams
Extended day and MCPS Target for all students: 87.5
extended year (summer
school) 200620072008All Students43.847.656.6AA14.319.5naH26.128.9
na

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Climate Linkages Chart

LEADERSHIP
Mission: The mission of Montgomery Blair High School is to ensure that all students graduate equipped with the
skills to navigate their chosen paths successfully. MEASUREMENT,
STUDENT AND Belief Statements- The MBHS community shares the following beliefs: ANALYSIS, AND
STAKEHOLDER Education is the shared responsibility of the school, student, family, community, and government. KNOWLEDGE
FOCUS The school environment meets the emotional, academic, social, and physical needs of each student, student’s MANAGEMENT
Based on the county desire to explore and participate in activities in and beyond the classroom. Anecdotes from security
targets and our goals Successful students are prepared to make career and higher education decisions at the appropriate time. Records from mentoring
for accreditation, A collaborative learning environment cultivates creative thinking and problem solving. programs
Montgomery Blair’s The school sets high expectations and provides meaningful and challenging instruction, allowing all students to Referral data by
primary school achieve their highest potential. period/class size
climate goal is to The school community respects, protects, and celebrates the diversity, talent and the learning potential of each Monthly suspension
foster a positive and student. reports
safe environment Education works best when there is mutual respect among teachers, parents, students, and the community. Monthly attendance
with high academic Communication: The Mission, Belief Statements, and SIP Goals will be communicated through Info flow reports
standards, which (student TV), academy meetings, staff/dept meetings, Instructional Leadership meetings, Blair High School web Quarterly recognitions for
encourages student page, course syllabi, PTSA newsletter students
achievement. Monitoring: Achievement Steering Committee, Instructional Leadership Meetings, Administration, Department Monthly and Quarterly
Our data show: Meetings, Middle States review of SIP
Out of school Intervention data- e.g.
suspensions of 9.4% Individual Academic
Attendance rate of STRATEGIC PLANNING Plans for students below a
94.29% Priority: 2.0 GPA
Graduation rate of By 2009, students at Montgomery Blair High School will demonstrate a positive response to school climate by Surveys to monitor school
95.7% Goals: and the community
After analyzing data decreasing the percentage of students receiving out of school suspensions by 1% from 9.4% to 8.4% (241 students climate
through the 2006 decreased to 226 Walk through data
MCPS School increasing the attendance rate by 0.3% from 94.29% to 94.59% Informal and formal
Environment Survey, increasing the graduation rate by 0.7% from 95.7% to 96.4% observations
our priorities include increasing the percentage of students responding positively to the social environment portion of the MCPS School Senior Watch
increasing Environment Survey by 2.9% from 63.9% to 66.8% Student Goal Setting
communication on
graduation
requirements with FACULTY AND STAFF FOCUS
parents and students Based on teacher feedback through needs assessments, staff will be trained in the following
and providing more areas:
support for students. Pinnacle and Edline
Excel
Promethean Board
Functional Foundation Formula
Equitable Classroom Practices
Student Information Database through File Maker Pro 4
PROCESS MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE RESULTS Action Plans were developed to address and support both academic
Data: success and behavioral student issues.
MCPS Suspension Rate 2009 Target: 6.5 Data is reviewed at weekly Instructional Leadership Team Meetings
Blair Target: 8.4 (Accreditation Goal) Staff Development Trainings focused on access to data and strategies to
Out of School Suspensions improve student achievement
2005-06 Baseline data: 11.1 Individual Student Strategic Monitoring Plan
2006-07 Baseline data: 9.4 Strategic Monitoring Plan
2007-08 Baseline data: 7.6

MCPS Attendance Rate 2009 Target: 94.9


Attendance rate
2005-06 Baseline data: 95.2
2006-07 Baseline data: 94.9
2007-08 Baseline data: 94.4

MCPS Graduation Rate 2009 Target: 95.1


Accreditation 2015 Target: 100%
Graduation Rate
2005-06 Baseline data: 91.6
2006-07 Baseline data: 89.1
2007-08 Baseline data: 95.7

MCPS School Climate Survey, broad area- social


environment- positive response
Montgomery Blair 2009 Target: 66.8
Climate data
2005-06 Baseline data: 65.6
2006-07 Baseline data: 63.9
2007-08 Baseline data: not available

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County Targets Linkages Chart

LEADERSHIP
Mission: The mission of Montgomery Blair High School is to ensure that all students graduate equipped with the skills to navigate their chosen paths
successfully.
Belief Statements- The MBHS community shares the following beliefs:
STUDENT AND Education is the shared responsibility of the school, student, family, community, and government.
STAKEHOLDER The school environment meets the emotional, academic, social, and physical needs of each student, student’s desire to explore and participate in
FOCUS activities in and beyond the classroom.
Montgomery Blair Successful students are prepared to make career and higher education decisions at the appropriate time.
has met the MCPS A collaborative learning environment cultivates creative thinking and problem solving.
target for SAT. As The school sets high expectations and provides meaningful and challenging instruction, allowing all students to achieve their highest potential.
a result of analyzing The school community respects, protects, and celebrates the diversity, talent and the learning potential of each student.
our disaggregated Education works best when there is mutual respect among teachers, parents, students, and the community.
data, we will be Communication: The Mission Statement, Belief Statements, and Sip Goals will be communicated through Info flow (student television), academy
focusing on: meetings, staff/dept meetings, Instructional Leadership meetings, Blair High School web page, course syllabi, PTSA newsletter
increasing Monitoring: Monitoring: Achievement Steering Committee, Instructional Leadership Meetings, Administration, Department Meetings, Middle States
Grade 9 algebra
completion by
8.4%
increasing geometry STRATEGIC PLANNING
completion by 1.1% Priority:
increasing PSAT By 2010, students at Montgomery Blair High School will meet or exceed the following county targets as measured by:
participation by Goals:
1.6%. increasing the percentage of students successfully completing Algebra I by the end of 9th grade by 8.4% from 87% to 95.4%.
increasing the percentage of students successfully completing Geometry by the end of 10th grade by 1.1% from 93% to 94.1%.
increasing the percentage of 9th grade students participating in the PSAT by 1.6% from 92.1% to 93.7% and to maintain the current
percentage of 10th grade students participating in the PSAT at 93.7%.
ensuring that 87.5% of students perform at or above the SAT target score of 1646 (combined critical reading, mathematics, and writing)
decreasing the percentage of students who are academically ineligible by 10% from 25% to 15%.

FACULTY AND STAFF FOCUS


Based on teacher feedback through needs assessments, staff MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS, AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
will be trained in the following areas: Monthly and Quarterly review of SIP
Promethean Board- ActivStudio Technology Interim and quarterly grades
Accessing data Semester grades
Strategies for ESOL students Formative assessments
Providing rigorous students in inclusion classes and support Kid Talk notes
teaching and planning Triumph scores
SAT Prep course scores
Ineligibility
MAP- R Data 6
Extended Day and Extended Year opportunities
ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE RESULTS
Data:
MCPS Grade9 Algebra Completion 95.4
2006 Baseline data: 64.9
PROCESS 2007 Baseline data: 71.5
MANAGEMENT 2008 Baseline data: 87

Action Plans were MCPS Grade10 Geometry Completion 94.1


developed to address and 2006 Baseline data: 76.9
support both academic 2007 Baseline data: 77.0
success and behavioral 2008 Baseline data: 93
student issues.
Data is reviewed at weekly MCPS Grade9 PSAT 94.1
Instructional Leadership 2006 Baseline data; na
Team Meetings 2007 Baseline data: 93.9
Staff Development 2008 Baseline data: 92.1
Trainings focused on access
to data and strategies to MCPS SAT Target Score 1646
improve student 2006 Baseline data: 1628
achievement 2007 Baseline data: 1679
Individual Student Strategic 2008 Baseline data: 1682
Monitoring Plan
Strategic Monitoring Plan MCPS Academic Ineligibility
2006 Baseline data: 22.3
2007 Baseline data: 27.5
2008 Baseline data: 25

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Montgomery Blair High School
Root Cause Analysis Narrative
2008-2009
Based upon an analysis of the disaggregated student performance data, it was found that
at Montgomery Blair High School:
• The LEP student groups are in danger of not meeting the 2009 English 2 AMO of
65.8%.
• The African-American and Hispanic student groups are in danger of not meeting
the 2009 Honors/Advanced Placement participation rate of 66.5% and
performance rate of 60.8%
• The number of students successfully completing Algebra 1 by the end of 9th grade
will not meet the MCPS target of 95.4%
• The number of students successfully completing Geometry by the end of 10th
grade will not meet the MCPS target of 94.1%
• The number of 9th and 10th grade students participating in the PSAT will not meet
the MCPS target of 93.7%
• The number of students performing at or above target score on SAT will not meet
the MCPS target of 1646.
• The number of students who are academically eligible will not meet the target of
22%
• The number of students receiving out of school suspension will not meet the
MCPS target of 8.4%
• The attendance rate for all students will not meet the MCPS target of 94.59%.
• The graduate rate for students in the senior class will not meet the MCPS target of
96.4%
Based upon an analysis of formal and informal surveys, it was found that at Montgomery
Blair High School:
• There is a need for an increase in the overall student climate as measured by a 2.9
percentage point increase in the average score on the MCPS School Environment
survey, board area-social environment – positive response.
Upon careful analysis and discussion of the data, the following root causes and solutions
were identified:
• Root Cause #1: Staff development
o Solution: Offer additional staff developing trainings and opportunities
 Differentiation and rigor
 Promethean Board
 Providing ELL accommodations and instructional strategies on
best practices
 Equitable practices and strategies
 Literacy strategies
 Technology - Pinnacle and Edline, Excel, and Student Information
Database

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 Graduation requirements including functional foundation formula
 Understanding diverse needs of students
• Root Cause #2: Departmental collaboration
o Solution: Create Professional Learning Communities for every
department
 Course alike teams meet to plan together and identify reading
comprehension strategies
 Participate in peer visits
 Analyze formal and informal assessments
 Use pre-assessments and formative assessments to decisions
 Provide additional support to teachers from the literacy coaches
 Collect and analyze student data
 Collaborate with staff from feeder schools to review data, to create
programs for students, to make course placement
recommendations, and to plan articulation processes
 Provide staff development opportunities for specific content areas
• Root Cause #3: Data Analysis
o Solution: Use and analyze data to make informed decisions
 Review student performance in AP/Honors classes, Algebra,
Geometry,
 Use HAPIT for recommending students for AP/Honors courses
 Use IAPs to monitor student performance
 Monitor suspension data, Algebra
 Use MAP-R scores to plan instruction and to provide additional
support to students
• Root Cause #4: Staffing
o Solution: Hire additional staff with unique experiences and backgrounds
 Paraeducators to support LC appeals and in-school suspension
classroom
 Alternative 1 teacher to support students
 A full-time ESOL counselor
 A part-time community coordinator
 An ESOL Transition teacher
• Root Cause #5: Course Offerings
o Solution: Redesign our master schedule
 Offer reading courses: Read 180 and Development Reading
classes
 Offer English Bridge classes
 Offer ESOL support classes: TOEFL and Academic Acceleration
ELL
 Offer Algebra 1B for first semester
 Offer Skills for Success classes
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 Offer HS+
 Build a weekly advisory period
 Offer SAT Prep classes
 Offer Alternative 1 classes
 Offer HSA Prep classes
 Offer inclusion model to grades 9 -12

• Root Cause #6: Parent and student outreach


o Solution: Inform parents, students, and school community about the
county targets and school initiatives
 Word of the Day
 Informational seminars on the targets: AP/Honors courses,
attendance, eligibility, functional foundation formula, graduation,
PSAT, SAT
 Monthly counseling meetings and ESOL parent meetings
 Quarterly parent newsletter and The Chronicles

• Root Cause #7: Discipline Policy


o Solution: Redesign our discipline policy
 Lessen subjectivity within the discipline policy: Created 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd offenses
 Increase recognition of students for positive acts
 Revamp in-school suspension
• Root Cause #8: Student interventions and supports
o Solution: Provide opportunities for students to improve in their
performance and to improve relationships with staff
 Schedule support from literacy coaches to address reading
concerns
 Schedule support from the ESOL staff to provide accommodations
 Schedule support students who are at risk of failing English HSA
 Administer practice HSA exam to students enrolled in a HSA class
 Offer after school tutorials, lunch time assistance and remediation
within each department (English, science, social studies,
mathematics, foreign language).
 Increase the involvement of counselors with group and individual
counseling sessions
 Implement activities in advisories to inform students and to build a
sense of community
 Provide tutorials for PSAT, SAT, and AP courses
 Create an individual action plan (IAP) for students with a GPA of
less than a 2.0

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Maryland State Department of Education
Location in School Improvement Pan
School Improvement Plan
Requirements
1. Research-based Strategies and •
Interventions
2. Professional Development •

3. Technical Assistance •

4. Participation of Staff and Parents •

5. Annual Measurable Objectives •

6. Extended Learning Activities •

7. Teacher Mentoring Program •


8. Responsibilities of members of the school • Identified in each action step
staff, the LEA, and MSDE

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HSA ACTION PLAN
Objective #1: By 2009, students at Montgomery Blair High School will demonstrate improved academic achievement as measured by:
A. increasing the percentage of all students scoring proficient or advanced on the 2009 English HSA by 5% from 87% to 92% HSA with special focus
on the Special Education subgroup.
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and by Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Implement and monitor Literacy Word of the Day Words/definitions June 1, 2008 List has been completed and submitted for
Word of Day in all classes. Coaches list identified insertion in plan book.
D. Fickenscher Info Flow October 31, 2008
M. Sobers Committee conducted a walk through on
(Student TV) Walk throughs, January 23, 2009
Oct 2 and 22. 10 classes were observed. 8
informal March 27, 2009 classes had word of day posted, one had
observations June 16, 2009 extensive lesson on words of day for the
week.
ILT/Lit Committee Fine Arts , PE and English create WOD
quizzes
2. Meet in course-alike teams to Resource Literacy Lesson plans October 31, 2008 Lesson planning to use reading data and
plan together & identify reading Teachers Committee January 23, 2009 plan comprehension strategies happens on
comprehension strategies to V. Adamson Literacy Coaches Walk throughs, March 27, 2009 one-on-one basis. PLC and course alike
M. Bohorquez teams to date have not focused on this
imbed in lessons to support Strategies informal June 16, 2009
A. Bottomley action step.
student success. C. Changuris
Notebook observations Lit Committee trained on look fors and on
S. Josey Time to ILT/RTs/Lit committee how to use MAP-R data to impact
A. Loomis collaborate instruction.
S. Roark Math - biweekly(algebra team)
L. Rogner SS- 30 minutes of the department meetings
S. Sherman are devoted to PLCs
G. Vlasits Fl- 2 of 15
Literacy PE- Collaboration using the Promethean
Coaches Board
D. Fickenscher
M. Sobers

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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and by Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
3. Participate in peer visits to Literacy Staff Compiled October 31, 2008 43 out 200 teachers have participated in
observe best practices in Coaches development schedule of peer January 23, 2009 peer observations during in quarter 1
literacy, reflect on the practices, D. Fickenscher time visits March 27, 2009 PE- informal drop ins
M. Sobers
and apply to own classroom Reflection Form Observation
instruction. schedule from RT RT/SDT/Lit Committee
and
administration
4. Collect and analyze data Lit Coaches Lit Coaches Walk throughs November 2008 Walk through conducted 10/2 and 10/22.
regarding student use of literacy D. Fickenscher Staff Dev Time, February 2009 In 10 classes observed saw 6 lessons with
strategies. M. Sobers Observation tool direct instruction of literacy or vocabulary
strategy, 7 classes had support of literacy
Wilson Lit Coaches
activity and in 7 students were engaged in
Rewards a literacy activity. Walk through will
Program continue throughout the school year
MAP-R
Read 180
DSBSES
5. Coach students to use Lit Coaches Lit. strategies Informal October 31, 2008 Happens in individual classes. A work in
literacy strategies with text in D. Fickenscher texts observation January 23, 2009 progress, especially the shift to students’
class by modeling the strategy, M. Sobers Literacy Coaches Formal March 27, 2009 independent application of strategies.
PE- Strategies are taught using the Fit for
providing guided practice, and observations June 16, 2009
Life Book; popcorn reading, jigsaw, and
encouraging independent Student survey word splash
application. Walk Throughs RTs
6. Coach special education and ESOL RT List of approved Informal/Formal October 31, 2008 LEP are coached in LEP classes. The
LEP students in the use of M. Bohorquez accommodations observation January 23, 2009 transition specialist is working with Bridge
accommodations on class Special Ed RT Kurzweil Student survey March 27, 2009 classroom teachers. Accommodation
T. Rankin forms were sent out students and families.
assignments and assessments in Bilingual Walk Throughs June 16, 2009
Emails were sent to teachers.
all classes. Dictionaries RTs SPED are teaching students through
Laptops Administration resource, direct consult (magnet students)
and inclusion classes.

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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and by Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
7. Support at risk students and Lit Coaches Online Prep Mentoring Log October 31, 2008 Lit Coaches/ RT have identified seniors
students who have failed the D. Fickenscher Lit Coaches Online prep data January 23, 2009 who may need intervention to be
English HSA through voluntary M. Sobers March 27, 2009 successful. Students needing support for
Special Ed RT Bridge projects have been identified and
lunch sessions three times a June 16, 2009
T. Rankin will receive support beginning 10/27.
week. Lit Coaches
Special Ed RT
8. Analyze formal and informal Lit Coaches MAP-R data List of student September 2008 MAP-R has been administered.
assessment data to place D. Fickenscher READ 180 SRI recommendations January 2009 Teachers in English, ESOL, Lit
students reading below grade M. Sobers data Student schedules June 2009 Committee, ILT, Foreign Language,
Reading RT Special Ed have been trained on how to
level in appropriate reading Individual Skill
A. Bottomley access, interpret and use data.
classes/interventions. Counseling
Assessments Reading RT 327 (as of October) are in reading classes
RT Running Records Lit Coaches as a result MAP-R test scores and teacher
M. Johnson Staff Special Ed RT recommendations. These students were re-
Development evaluated and some were moved to
different reading classes second quarter
depending upon their progress. Another
MAP-R test will be administered in
January.
9. Offer reading courses, Reading RT Read 180 Read 180 SRI January 23, 2009 The Reading Department offers six reading
aligned with the HSAs, to meet A.Bottomley Texts at reading data June 16, 2009 courses to address students reading at
the specific reading needs of Spec Ed RT level Individual Skills different levels. Pull out sessions for
T.Rankin advanced application are offered second
students reading below grade Assessment Reading RT
quarter for students who are reading at or
level. Portfolios Reading AP above grade level as identified by the Fall
Special Ed RT 2008 MAP-R.
10. Use preassessment and English RT Achievement AS data reports October 31, 2008 9th and 10th grade Unit 1 Formatives
formative assessments from the V. Adamson Series Pinnacle January 23, 2009 Assessments given and scored weeks of
curriculum to monitor student March 27, 2009 Oct.6- Oct 16 (administer and scoring). 9th
and 10th 9th and 10th Unit 2 Formatives wil
performance and provide June 16, 2009
be administered in Dec. and Jan. of 2008-
additional intervention as 2009
needed. English RT
Special Ed RT

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B. meeting or exceeding the 2009 English HSA AMO of 65.8% in the LEP subgroup (29 out of 43 students)
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Identify appropriate ESOL RT Student Class lists August 2008 60 students out of the 68 who are taking
placement and monitoring for M.Bohorquez schedules January 2009 the English HSA this year are enrolled in
LEP 4/5 students who will be Master schedule English Bridge classes. The remaining 8
are enrolled in Honors classes.
enrolled in English Bridge ESOL RT
classes
2. Identify appropriate ESOL RT Read 180 Read 180 SRI data August 2008 15 students out of 17 eligible students are
placement and monitoring for M.Bohorquez Master Schedule September 2008 currently enrolled in READ 180 classes.
eligible test-takers in READ Reading RT January 2009
A.Bottomley
180 classes
ESOL RT
3. Administer practice HSA ESOL RT Data of students Practice HSA exam November 2008 The November English HSA practice test
exam M. Bohorquez who are taking scores February 2008 for ESOL students was administered on
Administration the test in May November 20th. The scores for that test
L. Wanner are currently being compiled and analyzed.
ESOL RT
The date for February’s practice test is still
being discussed.
4. Identify students for ESOL RT TOEFL Course grades September 2008 We currently offer one section of TOEFL
participation in the TOEFL and M. Bohorquez AAEELL January 2009 and two sections of AAEELL, which 21 of
AAEELL classes and monitor Administration our ESOL students are taking.
L. Wanner
their academic progress ESOL RT

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C. increasing the percentage of students in the African American and Hispanic subgroups enrolled in one or more honors or Advanced Placement
courses by 17.7% from 55.7% to 73.4% for African Americans and by 22.7% from 50.7% to 73.4% for Hispanics
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Review class lists and Administrator Pinnacle Class lists October 31, 2008 Sm Race # enrolled in a %
monitor student performance in M. Rogers Principal Viewer Grades January 23, 2009 1 class /# in school
Resource A 436/ 499 87%
AP/Honors Classes. Data Warehouse Report cards March 27, 2009 AA 422/783 54%
Teachers Oasis Interims June 16, 2009 W 654/694 94%
V. Adamson
H 342/719 48%
S. Josey
S. Roark Admin Team Sm2 Race #enrolled in class/ %
in school
L. Rogner A
S. Sherman AA
G. Vlasits W
H
Adamson-9th grade team exploring option of
shifting honors section to on-level for Semester
2
Roark- students were id in Nov dept meeting,
students will receive support during lunch
Sherman-Reviewed grades and then discussed a
plan for students with C’s and D’s with
respective teachers for extra support
2. Monitor and support students Administrator Pinnacle Grades October 31, 2008 513 students received a c or below in an
who are receiving a “C” or M. Rogers Data Warehouse Report cards January 23, 2009 honors class
lower in AP/Honors classes. Resource Oasis Interims March 27, 2009 Adamson- PLCs developed reassessment
Teachers opportunities and directed students to
Skills for June 16, 2009
V. Adamson academic support
S. Roark
Success Roark- students were id in Nov dept
L. Rogner Admin Team meeting, students will receive support
S. Sherman during lunch
G. Vlasits Sherman-Students will be looked at after
interims
Vlasits- PLCs are working on identifying
common roadblocks to success

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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
3. Employ equitable practices in Administrator Staff Grades October 31, 2008 Sherman- Teachers are discussing in
all AP/Honors classes to make M. Rogers Development Walk Throughs January 23, 2009 course alike planning
every student feel welcome and Resource Training Informal March 27, 2009 Vlasits- PLCs are working on identifying
Teachers common roadblocks to success
included. AP/Honors Observations June 16, 2009
V. Adamson
S. Roark
Workgroup Formal
L. Rogner Observations RTs
S. Sherman Admin Team
G. Vlasits
4. Recommend students for Administrator Access to Grades December 2008 33 students overallwere identified with 20
AP/Honors classes using M. Rogers HAPIT Admin Team students being moved up
HAPIT. Resource The other 13 will be given additional
Teachers support and reviewed for next year
V. Adamson
J.Goldman Goldman-The CAP Program will
S. Josey articulate to the middle and
S. Roark elementary schools to focus interest in
L. Rogner application programs among Hispanic
S. Sherman
G. Vlasits
and African-American populations
through the fall- Students will be
assessed Spring 2009
Sherman- Will be addressed at the end
of December
Vlasits- Teacher recommendations are
used. 10 9th graders will moved up at
end of Sm 1
5. Inform parents, students, and Administrator HAPIT data list Class lists October 31, 2008 PSAT scores were just received and
the school community about the M. Rogers Teacher January 23, 2009 have not been reviewed yet.
importance and benefit of Counseling recommendation Decisions will be made in January.
RT
AP/Honors courses. AP/Honors AP
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D. increasing the percentage of students earning a score of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement exams by 30.9% from 56.6% to 87.5%
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Review AP performance data Administrator Pinnacle Class list August 31, 2008 See performance data in linkages chart
from previous year to analyze M. Rogers Principal Viewer Marking Period
trends. Data Warehouse Grades Admin Team
Oasis Interims
2. Collaborate with other AP Administrator Staff Course syllabi Sept 30, 2008 Teachers are given time to work in
teachers to M. Rogers Development Lesson plans Feb 1, 2009 course alike teams at dept. meetings
• develop and align a Resource Sub Time Professional Time and the Dec. staff meeting; additional
Teachers
plan for instruction forms RTs times will be offered
V. Adamson
based on last year’s AP S. Roark AP Exam Data Notes and dates Admin Team Adamson
data L. Rogner from meetings Based on last year’s excellent results,
• share best practices S. Sherman we are maintaining our same
• create formative G. Vlasits instruction, w/ new members of the
assessments as team- Cannon and Gross- coordinating
predictive measures of with veteran members- Anderson and
student readiness Plotinsky (3 times monthly)
*All dept have time built in to dept
meetings and dec. staff meeting for
planning
Vlasits- completed in AP Psych
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
3. Align instruction and Administrator Staff Assessments November, 2008 Teachers are given time to work in
assessments to the AP exam M. Rogers Development Assignments February, 2009 course alike teams at dept. meetings
format. Resource Time April, 2009 and the Dec. staff meeting; additional
Teachers June/July, 2009 times will be offered
V. Adamson
S. Josey
Adamson
S. Roark Admin Team 11th grade team took professional
L. Rogner development day to write the fall final
S. Sherman exam, incorporating a synthesis essay
G. Vlasits question (Oct 16, 2008); in Nov. Dept.
Mtg work continued on an in- class
preparatory lessons
Vlasits- Constantly done through
course alike planning time
4. Inform students in a timely Administrator Master calendar Preparation Plan February 2009 Adamson
fashion about the AP exam and M. Rogers Calendar of April 2009 Formal conversations will be done at
share a preparation plan at mid- Resource sessions the end of the semester
Teachers
semester which will include AP/Honors AP Vlasits- students have been informed
V. Adamson
out-of-class time to prepare and S. Josey
review. S. Roark
L. Rogner
S. Sherman
G. Vlasits
5. Develop and facilitate Counseling RT Venue Master Schedule February 2009 Information al sessions will be made
informational seminars for M. Johnson Fee waivers Sign in sheets March 2009 in February.
parents and students to: Financial
Manager
• encourage exam participation
D.Franklin
• boost performance confidence
• explain AP exam fee waiver AP/Honors AP
information
6. Schedule an after school Administrator Teacher Schedule September 2008 Ongoing; additional changes will be made
support class for first time AP M. Rogers Schedules in January
students Counseling RT Uof MD interns AP/Honors AP
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
7. Schedule conferences for Counseling RT Pinnacle Conference log October 31, 2008
students who are receiving M. Johnson Student January 23, 2009
lower than a C in honors/AP schedules March 27, 2009
courses June 16, 2009
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CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Objective #2: By 2009, students at Montgomery Blair High School will demonstrate a positive response to school climate as measured by:
A. decreasing the percentage of students receiving out of school suspensions by 1% from 9.4% to 8.4% (241 students decreased to 226)
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1.Implement school discipline Administration Discipline Policy Random checks of October 31, 2008 Discipline policy was changed to lessen
policy consistently. Dennis Heidler enforcement of January 23, 2009 subjectivity: Each offense has a different
School Security discipline policy in March 27, 2009 consequence. The administrative team
Team will continue to review the most common
the halls and June 16, 2009
Ed Reddick infractions.
classrooms 1st offense
RT 2nd offense
Admin Team 3rd offense
2. Recognize students for Administration Student Completed student October 31, 2008 Qt 1 Results
D.Williams Adamson Student of the quarter 15 students
positive acts recognition recognition form January 23, 2009 Bottomley On 10-27 the Reading department
Resource Teachers forms March 27, 2009 acknowledging notes to students
V. Adamson deserving recognition in reading
June 16, 2009
M. Bohorquez classes. Next Steps; The
department will repeat this process
A. Bottomley during the 12-22 department
C. Changuris Admin Team
meeting.
J. Goldman Changuris Student of Month
R. Hopkins 27 to date
Josey Music and art awards quarterly;
S. Josey more work displayed throughout
S. Roark building
L. Rogner Sherman September and October Student of
S. Sherman the Month - pictures displayed
outside of Math Office (Room
G. Vlasits 238)
Certificates given to each Student
of the Month
Double Period Algebra ESOL
classes – Mr. Scott (the teacher)
has established a Wall of
Champions for students that show
improvement in grades or
assessments
Offering Academic Support by
each Math teacher by appointment
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
3. Use in-school suspension Admin team Personal to Student attendance October 31, 2008 Qt Year # of incidents In school/ Out
of school
classroom to decrease out of D.Heidler monitor room data from the ISS January 23, 2009 1 07 48 ISS
school suspension time. Security Team Instructional classroom March 27, 2009 1 08 36 ISS
E.Reddick 1 07 77 OSS
materials for June 16, 2009
1 08 32 OSS
students
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B. increasing the attendance rate by 0.3% from 94.29% to 94.59%
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Support students request for Attendance Sec. Appeal forms LC appeal form October 31, 2008 # of students # of LC # of LC
LC appeal. R.Fus Student January 23, 2009 w/LC appeals
A. Pugh addresses March 27, 2009 382 688 85
June 16, 2009 Administration will work on turning in
completed forms to R. Fus
Admin Team
2. Take attendance each period Administration Attendance lists Weekly random checks Attendance is monitored daily by
with first period attendance D.Williams Attendance teachers and administrators and posted
being reported by 7:45. A.Coleman program Admin Team on private for all teachers to review.
S.Harvey Fine Arts: 8/9 teachers regularly enter
D.Heidler attendance
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C. increasing the graduation rate by 0.7% from 95.7% to 96.4%
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Communicate graduation Counseling RT Meeting time Back to School Oct. 1, 2008- Done on Back to school night. The
requirements to all parents and M. Johnson Documents Information on follow-up meeting is on November 20,
students at designated times Administration WEB site Web, Admin Team 2008.
D.Williams
• Incoming 9th graders PTSA
9th grade Senior parent night was held in
• Rising Seniors B. Gillett
orientation September
Advisories Counselors made class visits to 12th
grade classes in Sept.
2. Create a functional Administration HSA data Minimum Oct. 10, 2008 We have a senior credit check system
foundation formula (reading D.Williams MAP-R data requirements for that was reviewed with students.
level, math skills level, study Counseling RT Achievement success Admin Team Letters explaining this process was
M.Johnson
skills, and attendance) to Series Data also sent to parents in September.
monitor successful completion Skills for
of MCPS and HSA graduation Success
requirements.
3. Communicate the importance Administration Meeting time PTSA meeting Oct. 31, 2008 The senior credit check process was
of a functional foundation D.Williams documents Advisories reviewed and students signed a copy.
formula to all stakeholders Counseling RT Staff meeting Admin Team It was also mailed to parents
M. Johnson
(students, parents, and staff).
PTSA
B.Gillett
4. Train the staff in applying Administrator Staff Meeting Agenda November 30, 2008
and using the functional D.Williams Development Training Plan
foundation formula. Staff Time Feedback forms Admin Team
Development
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
5. Identify students who do not Literacy Access to data Student list October 31, 2008 Students identified for senior watch,
meet the functional foundation Coaches Staff IAP January 23, 2009 IAP, EMT meetings this year based on
formula for success and develop D.Fickenscher Development 9th grade Academy March 27, 2009 need and screenings
M.Sobers
schedules for students that Sub Time June 16, 2009
Algebra Lead
• provide needed M. Costello
remediation Counseling RT List of possible Adjusted students’ Admin Team
• build a functional M.Johnson interventions schedules RTs
foundation Alternative 1 Counselors
6. Ensure that students’ Counseling RT Student data Adjusted students’ October 31, 2008 Schedule changes completed by 25th
schedules are adjusted in a M.Johnson IAP meetings schedules January 23, 2009 day
timely manner as students’ Administration March 27, 2009 Counselors working on Sem 2
M. Rogers
progress. June 16, 2009 schedules now

Counselors
RTs
7. Develop a system for Counseling RT Data warehouse IAP documentation October 31, 2008 For students who exit IEP a support
monitoring all students M.Johnson Filemaker Graduation January 23, 2009 plan is put in place
including those who exit Administration Requirement March 27, 2009 For students who exit IAP, attendance
D.Williams
interventions so that appropriate Check List June 16, 2009 and grades are monitored closely
L.Wanner
supports and/or interventions Notice to seniors who still need SSL
are provided including: Admin Team hrs
• meeting HSA
graduation
requirements
• Student Service
Learning Hours
requirement
• Financial obligations
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
8. Provide additional Counseling RT High School Plus IAP documentation October 31, 2008 Ongoing; students will receive extra
remediation as necessary based M.Johnson Credit Recovery Adjusted students’ January 23, 2009 interventions on December 2nd.
on HSA Performance. Administration Repeater schedules March 27, 2009 Notifications of extra help will be
D.Williams
HSA remediation/bridge class Courses June 16, 2009 distributed by November 14th.
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D. increasing the percentage of students responding positively to the social environment portion of the MCPS School Environment Survey by 2.9%
from 63.9% to 66.8%
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Conduct peer observations to Administration Staff Peer observation October 31, 2008 43 out 200 teachers have participated
observe classroom relationships D.Williams development sub form January 23, 2009 in peer observations during in quarter
best practices. Resource time March 27, 2009 1
Teachers
June 16, 2009 Foreign Lang: RT organized DCC
V. Adamson
M. Bohorquez
RTs meeting in Fall and Spring with MS
A. Bottomley and HS for Literacy Workshop
C. Changuris
J. Goldman
R. Hopkins
S. Josey
T. Rankin
S. Roark
L. Rogner
S. Sherman
G. Vlasits
2. Use Blair private to Administration Postings on Blair January 23, 2009 Blair Private is used daily to
communicate school wide Heidler Private June 16, 2009 communicate information. As
information/protocol and separate private has been set up for
expectations to improve staff Admin Team personal request.
awareness.
3. Implement activities in Academy Lesson plans Admin. October 31, 2008 The activities are done weekly.
advisories to Coordinator Modified observations, January 23, 2009 Activities have included bullying,
• Build community V.Tulay schedule completed lesson March 27, 2009 discussions on safety, and grade
Lead Teachers
• Promote ethics survey plans, Advisory June 16, 2009 reflection. This action is ongoing.
L. Blaha
• Encourage appropriate J. Haigh
observations, The activities are done weekly during
interactions M. Horne survey results Admin Team advisories. They have included lessons
K. Moose on Bullying, Safety, Grade and
K. Murley performance reflections and team
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
4. Provide opportunities Academy Dedicated time Internal Climate October 31, 2008 Advisors execute these activities on a
through weekly advisories for Coordinator in the master Survey January 23, 2009 weekly basis during advisories. All of
students to connect with an V.Tulay schedule March 27, 2009 the advisory lessons provide an
Lead Teachers
adult in the building. June 16, 2009 opportunity for students to connect
L. Blaha
J. Haigh
with their advisors. Activities have
M. Horne Lead Teachers included connections oriented
K. Moose advisory plans.
K. Murley
L. Seid
5. Use equitable practices in the Teachers Training Walk Throughs, October 31, 2008 Training was provided for the whole
classroom to ensure that all V. Adamson Informal/Formal January 23, 2009 staff during preservice by staff
students are treated fairly. M. Bohorquez Observations, March 27, 2009 development and the literacy coaches.
A. Bottomley June 16, 2009
C. Changuris
S. Josey
ILT
A. Loomis
S. Roark
L. Rogner
S. Sherman
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COUNTY TARGETS ACTION PLAN
Objective #3: By 2010, students at Montgomery Blair High School will meet or exceed the following county targets as measured by:
A. increasing the percentage of students successfully completing Algebra I by the end of 9th grade by 8.4% from 87% to 95.4%.
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Meet quarterly with DCC ALT Feeder MS IRT’s Agendas and October 31, 2008 October 16
IRTs to develop and implement M.Costello meeting notes January 23, 2009 November 7
strategies for 8th grade Math RT March 27, 2009 December 18
S. Sherman
completion of Algebra I. June 16, 2009
Math Admin
S. Harvey
Math RT
Math AP
2. Visit DCC M.S. Algebra ALT MS schedules & Observation notes October 31, 2008 November 11 & 12 (Eastern)
classes to observe, support, M.Costello ALT schedule and feedback January 23, 2009 TBD SSI and Takoma Park
provide feedback and offer S. Rosenthal, conference notes March 27, 2009
resources. BENK Cluster June 16, 2009
Math Specialist
Math RT
Math AP
3. Offer summer school MS math IRTs Algebra Ib final Algebra Ib final June 16, 2009 Sheila Rosenthal meeting with Heath
program to students who need ALT exam failure lists exam results Morrison on 11/12/08 at 10:00
to retrieve Algebra I credit. M.Costello Parent contact ALT
Math RT Funds to Math RT
S. Sherman
Math Admin
implement Math AP
S. Harvey program
Form 2 of
Algebra Ib final
Calculators
S. Rosenthal,
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
4. Review Algebra I placements ALT Teacher Schedule changes September 25, 2008 Changes made in Sept. 2008
(DP to SP or SP to DP) to M.Costello assessments and Will revisit in January after semester 1
determine if students are Math RT observations ALT grades are released
S. Sherman
appropriately placed. Student self- Math RT
Math Admin
S. Harvey
evaluation Resource Counselor
Master Schedule
5. Conduct voluntary lunch ALT Same lunch Meeting agendas October 31, 2008 Every Tuesday and Thursday and meet
meetings for Algebra I teachers M. Costello schedule and notes January 23, 2009 more frequently with DP teachers
to align instruction and Unit test results Algebra I March 27, 2009
assessments, to review data and Principal Viewer timeline/action June 16, 2009
plan future lessons. Achievement plan
Series Weekly data review ALT
Math RT
Math AP
6. Offer Algebra in High School Counselor RT Certified math County test results January 23, 2009 Ms. Montague and Ms. Davis teach
Plus for students who need to M.Johnson teachers Algebra High School Plus (1A and
retrieve credit. ALT 1B) Updates will be provided at the
Math RT end of semester 1
Math AP
7. Identify students for Algebra ALT Semester results New schedules October 31, 2008 Discussion ongoing to determine need
IA for second semester to M.Costello Schedule January 23, 2009 based on quarter 1 grades
retrieve Algebra credit. Math RT changes March 27, 2009
S. Sherman
June 16, 2009

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Math RT
Math AP
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
8. Provide academic support for ALT Room Interim and October 31, 2008 Ongoing- done through lunch periods
students who need re-teaching, M.Costello Teachers quarterly grades January 23, 2009
re-assessment and additional Math RT Student March 27, 2009
S. Sherman
assistance with pre-algebra and assessments June 16, 2009
Math Admin
algebra skills. S. Harvey
Math RT
Math AP
9. Provide Staff Development ALT Substitute Agenda October 31, 2008 Promethean Training on November 18
opportunities for teachers to M.Costello teachers Feedback January 23, 2009 Additional trainings are built into dept
develop additional strategies to Math RT Implementation March 27, 2009 meetings and staff meetings
S. Sherman
teach Algebra. Observations June 16, 2009
Math Admin
S. Harvey
Staff ALT
Development Math RT
Teachers Math AP
J.Craft
C.Smith
10. Monitor progress of ALT Principal’s Interim and October 31, 2008 Ongoing – list of students at risk
students in Algebra Ia and M.Costello viewer quarterly grades January 23, 2009
Algebra Ib. Math RT Pinnacle Unit assessment March 27, 2009
S. Sherman Achievement scores June 16, 2009
Math Admin
S. Harvey
Series
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B. increasing the percentage of students successfully completing Geometry by the end of 10th grade by 1.1% from 93% to 94.1%.
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Geometry teachers will meet Geometry Lead Data Meeting agendas October 31, 2008 Ms. Norris is leader for Geometry
in course alike teams to review D. Norris Principal’s and notes January 23, 2009 Ongoing with reporting back to me
data, align curriculum and Math RT viewer March 27, 2009
Sherman
assessments, and collaborate. Pinnacle June 16, 2009
Meeting
schedule Math RT
Math AP
2. Offer High School Plus – Administrator Certified Math County test results January 23, 2009 Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Allen teach
Geometry A & B –for students M. Rogers teachers June 16, 2009 Geometry A and Geometry B for High
to retrieve geometry credit. School Plus
Math RT
Math AP
Resource Counselor
3. Monitor progress of students ALT Principal’s Interim and October 31, 2008 Ongoing
in Honors, SP and DP M.Costello viewer quarterly grades January 23, 2009
Geometry. Math RT Pinnacle After unit March 27, 2009
S. Sherman assessments June 16, 2009
Math Admin
S. Harvey
Math RT
Math AP
4. Provide Academic Support to ALT Room Interim and October 31, 2008 Each teacher has hours and sign-in
students who need re-teaching, M.Costello Teachers quarterly grades January 23, 2009 with teachers (appointments when
re-assessment and additional Math RT Student March 27, 2009 necessary)
S. Sherman
support in Geometry during assessments June 16, 2009
Math Admin
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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
5. Provide Staff Development ALT SD Substitute Agenda January 23, 2009 Promethean Training
opportunities for teachers to M.Costello time Feedback June 16, 2009 More Staff Development training TBD
develop additional strategies to Math RT Implementation with
S. Sherman
teach Geometry. Observations Math RT Staff development teachers
Math Admin
S. Harvey
Math AP
Staff
Development
Teachers
J.Craft
C.Smith
6. Review Geometry Math RT Teacher Schedule changes September 25, 2008 Some students changed to SP or
placements (DP to SP or SP to Sherman assessments and Honors from DP or SP
DP or SP to honors) to observations Math RT
determine that students are Student self- Resource Counselor
appropriately placed. evaluation
Master Schedule
7. Review recommendations to Math RT Teacher Updated schedules Math RT Ongoing
determine that students are S. Sherman recommendation based on new Math AP
appropriately placed according Math Admin Review recommendations Resource Counselor
S. Harvey
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C. increasing the percentage of 9th grade students participating in the PSAT by 1.6% from 92.1% to 93.7% and to maintain the current percentage of
10th grade students participating in the PSAT at 93.7%.
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. Require all 9th, 10th and 11th Testing Class rosters Monitor attendance October 18, 2008 Grade Number %
grade students to take a Coordinator and participation 9th 727 93.8
A.Coleman rates of students Testing Coordinator
form of the PSAT. 10th 612 95.7
Ninth Grade th
Academy Lead 11 584 92.3
L.Blaha
2. Create and disseminate Testing Funds for PR Debriefing notes October 18, 2008 Done; posters were created and
materials (i.e. buttons, Coordinator materials; on the announcements made on the
A.Coleman donations for effectiveness of the Ninth Grade A.L. importance of participation through
flyers, posters and info Ninth Grade
flow) for effective PSAT incentives various PR Testing Coordinator the student television network
Academy Lead
PR. L.Blaha
initiatives; Announcements were made and
participation data incentives were given for attendance
3. Coordinate and hold Testing Master calendar Schedule of October 18, 2008 Counselors visited classrooms and
student assemblies, parent Coordinator Speaker and completed spoke about the importance of the
meetings and classroom A.Coleman content plan assemblies, parent Ninth Grade A.L. PSAT, SAT, and ACT
Ninth Grade
visits. Connections meetings and Testing Coordinator
Academy Lead
L.Blaha
curriculum classroom visits
ESOL RT
M.Bohorquez
English RT
V.Adamson
4. Develop and implement Testing PSAT materials AP and RT October 18, 2008 APs There were scheduled visits by the
activities that reflect PSAT Coordinator from ETS related classroom visits to RTs Admin team
questions. A.Coleman to specific monitor Ninth Grade A.L. Practice PSAT tests were administered
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D. ensuring that 87.5% of students perform at or above the SAT target score of 1646 (combined critical reading, mathematics, and writing)
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
th
1. Administer the Triumph © Testing 12 grade roster Administration of September 26, 2008 Seniors were administered a survey
mock SAT and ACT to Coordinator Triumph© mock Triumph© mock (SAT) A mock test was administered
A.Coleman SAT materials SAT, attendance October 18, 2008 (ACT)
select seniors within the
first month of school who Lab space records Testing Coordinator
have not yet taken the test.
2. Identify 10th and 11th grade Counseling RT Registration data Report card January 2009
students for SAT Prep M.Johnson PSAT data transcript data as
English RT MAP-R data measured by Resource Counselor
course during pre- V.Adamson
registration. successful Testing Coordinator
ESOL RT
M.Bohorquez
completion of the
Math RT course
S. Sherman
3. Hold SAT lunchtime and/or Testing SAT materials Schedule of Beginning of each month SAT assistance and computer time for
after school review Coordinator Practice lunchtime review Testing Coordinator practice were available at the
sessions prior to test A.Coleman Workbooks sessions following times and places:
administration. Online resources Attendance rosters Even days: 4th period room 241
such as Odd days: 3rd period room 165
Triumph© Saturday once a month room 174
Software Tues and Thur: career center 2:15-
3:15
4. Teachers will develop and Testing SAT prep book AP and RT September 25, 2008 Teachers developed and implemented
implement activities that Coordinator and materials classroom visits to individual plans under guidance of
reflect SAT questions. A.Coleman related to Math monitor Admin Team resource teachers
and English implementation of RTs
SAT practices
5. Administer the Triumph© Testing 12th grade roster Administration of October 18th by Mock SAT given to seniors
mock ACT to seniors. Coordinator Triumph© mock Triumph© mock Dr. Coleman The Mock SAT was followed up with
A.Coleman ACT materials ACT, a special speaker on strategies to
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E. Decreasing the percentage of students who are academically ineligible from 25% to 15%.
Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
1. An individual action plan Counseling RT Pinnacle Individual Action October 31, 2008 IAPs have been created for all
(IAP) will be created for every M. .Johnson Interim reports Plans January 23, 2009 students who had below a 2.0 last
student that has below a 2.0. Quarterly Grades March 27, 2009 spring
Team Meeting/ June 16, 2009
Academy Data
Lead Teachers
Admin
2. A parent/student conference Counseling RT Pinnacle Conference Notes October 31, 2008 Some meeting have been completed,
will be held for students who M.Johnson Interim reports January 23, 2009 the remaining meetings will be
are not meeting IAP objectives. Quarterly Grades March 27, 2009 completed before the end of the
Team Meeting/ June 16, 2009 semester.
Academy Data
PCC Admin Team
3. Students not being successful Counseling RT IAPs EMT schedule October 31, 2008 Several have been completed; the
with additional IAP support will M.Johnson PPW EMT notes January 23, 2009 other meetings have been scheduled.
be referred for an EMT to PCC March 27, 2009
discuss special programming June 16, 2009
and/or PPW.
Admin Team
4. Review student records for Counseling RT Student records Review checklist December 2008 Ongoing
• Attendance M.Johnson Cumulative
• medical history Confidential Admin Team
• familial history
• trends
• evaluations
• previous
interventions

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Measurable Action Steps and Person(s) Resources Monitoring Tools Monitoring: Date and Results and Next Steps
Timeline Responsible Needed to and/or Data by whom
complete this Points (formative
task and summative)
5. Students needing additional Counseling RT Grades Class schedules October 31, 2008 Completed
supports will be provided M. Johnson IAP team January 23, 2009 60 students have been placed in Skills
with Skills for Success recommendation March 27, 2009 for success class
class. June 16, 2009 45 students in Alternative 1 class
Admin Team

6. Students not being Counseling RT Grades EMT October 31, 2008 4 students have been moved from
successful in courses and M. .Johnson IAP Team Placement in January 23, 2009 Skills class to Alternative 1 class.
Skills for Success will be recommendation program March 27, 2009
placed in the Alternative I PPW June 16, 2009
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN
Objective #1: By 2009, students at Montgomery Blair High School will demonstrate improved academic achievement as measured by:
A. increasing the percentage of all students scoring proficient or advanced on the 2009 English HSA by 5% from 87% to 92% with special focus on the
Special Education subgroup
B. meeting or exceeding the 2009 English HSA AMO of 65.8% in the LEP subgroup (29 out of 43 students)
Action Person(s) Resources Evidence of Monitoring: Date Results
Timeline Responsible Needed Implementation and by whom (include evaluation of processes for
(monitoring tools) effectiveness and efficiency)
1. Conduct peer visits focused Staff Reflection Compiled schedule October 23rd 43 out 200 teachers have participated in
on best practices in literacy and Development Form of peer visits December 4th peer observations during in quarter 1
reflect best practices with Teachers Observation February 12th
teachers schedule from RT April 16th
and administration Staff Developers
2. Provide English 10, Algebra, Staff Staff Training sessions August 18th
and ESOL teachers with a time Development Development agendas September 29th • Teachers were provided with a full day
to explore topics important to Teachers Sub Time Formal and October 21st training with MCPS ESOL specialists
their own professional S. Duvall, informal November 18th to discuss strategies and plan in course
development and to help meet OOD observations December 17th alike teams
specific needs within the M. Mirshah- Individual Staff Developers • Teachers were provided with two half
school. Nayar, OSP meetings with day trainings with Dottie Kauffman on
Provide training in the B. Browne, teachers and co- ESOL and reading strategies
following areas: OSP teachers • Teachers were provided with one half
- Strategies for ESOL students N. Khouri, day staff development time to meet in
- Providing rigorous instruction DEBP course alike teams to plan
- Meeting the needs of D. Ekzarkhov,
individual students in an DEBP
inclusion setting CAL
Consultant

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Action Person(s) Resources Evidence of Monitoring: Date Results
Timeline Responsible Needed Implementation and by whom (include evaluation of processes for
(monitoring tools) effectiveness and efficiency)
3. Support the development and Staff Data of Complete IAP Sept 15th Pre-service all staff members were given a
facilitation of Individual Development students with forms December 8th list of students with IAPs and their goals.
Academic Plans for students Teachers GPA below a January 12th Meetings have continued through
with GPAs below a 2.0 Guidance 2.0 February 9th November to develop IAPs for students who
Lead Teachers March 9th fell below a 2.0 by the end of the 07-08
Assistant April 27th school year. On Sept 15th 80 students were
Principals March 11th discussed through kid talk with all the staff
Staff Developers members. Their IAPs were updated. The
next group of 80 students will be updated on
December 8th.
4. Conduct an announced walk Staff Capture Sheet Feedback October 23rd
through focused on Standard 1- Development December 4th
Teachers are committed to Teachers February 12th
students and their learning. ILT April 16th
Staff Developers

5. Provide support and Staff MCPS MCPS Consulting August 25, 2007 We had two new teachers this year and both
mentoring to new teachers Development Consulting Teacher Staff Developers were provided with a mentor.
through the MCPS consulting Teacher Teacher observations
teacher program Mentor Logs
6. Provide differentiated Staff Technology Feedback forms October 29th Algebra, Biology, English and Social
Promethean Board training for Development Consultant, Copies of Flip November 18th Studies Inclusion teachers were provided
inclusion teachers Teacher CTI charts Staff Developers with individualized training.
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C. increasing the percentage of students in the African American and Hispanic subgroups enrolled in one or more honors or Advanced Placement
courses by 17.7% from 55.7% to 73.4% for African Americans and by 22.7% from 50.7% to 73.4% for Hispanics.
Action Person(s) Resources Evidence of Monitoring: Date Results
Timeline Responsible Needed Implementation and by whom (include evaluation of processes for
(monitoring tools) effectiveness and efficiency)
1. Provide training for staff Staff Staff Grades Resource Teachers Done during pre-service in conjunction with
members on equitable practices Development Development Walk Throughs Administrative the literacy coaches
Teachers Substitute Informal Team
Time Observations Staff Developers
Formal Honors/AP
Observations committee
Video Taping
2. Implement culturally Staff How to Teach Grades October 30th October 30th and November 6th teachers
th
relevant strategies discussed Development Students Who Walk throughs December 11 reflected on current practices and how they
from the ILT book study Resource Don’t Look Informal February 16th relate to the school’s belief statements and
April 23rd
Teachers Like You th the culture of the school. We are using the
May 14
Administration Staff Developers
belief statements to help guide us in our
conversations about race
3. Share and analyze data with Staff Survey Results October 23rd The SIP is shared, discussed, and updated
ILT to make instructional Development December 4th quarterly with ILT
decisions Teachers February 12th
April 16th
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Objective #2: By 2009, students at Montgomery Blair High School will demonstrate a positive response to school climate as measured by:
• A. decreasing the percentage of students receiving out of school suspensions by 1% from 9.4% to 8.4% (241 students decreased to 226)
Action Person(s) Resources Evidence of Monitoring: Date Results
Timeline Responsible Needed Implementation and by whom (include evaluation of processes for
(monitoring tools) effectiveness and efficiency)
1. Work with individual teachers Staff Behavior Random checks of Monthly admin Biweekly meetings with new teachers and
on behavior management Development Management enforcement of meetings, ILT interns in 45 minute sessions. SDTs will
strategies Teachers Self- Exam discipline policy in meetings continue working with them and move into
Discipline the halls and Staff Developers peer observations
with Dignity classrooms

Objective #3: By 2010, students at Montgomery Blair High School will meet or exceed the following county targets as measured by:
A. increasing the percentage of students successfully completing Algebra I by the end of 9th grade by 8.4% from 87% to 95.4%.
Action Person(s) Resources Evidence of Monitoring: Date Results
Timeline Responsible Needed Implementation and by whom
1. Provide voluntary lunch Staff Same lunch Meeting agendas October 31, 2008 Every Tuesday and Thursday and meet
meetings for Algebra I teachers to Development schedule and notes January 23, 2009 more frequently with DP teachers
align instruction and assessments, Teachers Unit test Algebra I March 27, 2009
to review data and plan future results timeline/action June 16, 2009
lessons. Principal plan
Viewer Weekly data review ALT
Achievement Math RT
Series Math AP

B. increasing the percentage of students successfully completing Geometry by the end of 10th grade by 1.1% from 93% to 94.1%.
Action Person(s) Resources Evidence of Monitoring: Date Results
Timeline Responsible Needed Implementation and by whom
1. Provide Staff Development Staff Dev SD Substitute Agenda January 23, 2009 Geometry teachers are provided with
opportunities for teachers to Teacher time Feedback June 16, 2009 additional trainings during department and
develop additional strategies to Sherman Implementation staff meetings to meet in course alike teams.
teach Geometry. Harvey Observations Math RT
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Montgomery Blair High School
Technical Assistance Summary
Montgomery Blair High School receives technical assistance from Montgomery County
Public Schools through the following:
Office of School Performance
• Monthly Achievement Steering Committee Meetings supported by Heath Morrison,
Community Superintendent and Bronda Mills, Director of School Performance
• Baldrige-guided school improvement plan professional development with Joan Carroll,
consultant
• Ongoing support from the Academic Achievement Specialists, Brenda Browne and Afie
Mirshah-Nayar
• Ongoing support from BENK Cluster Academic Intervention Teachers, Sheila
Rosenthal and Debbie Ryan
Office of Organizational Development
• Consulting Teacher Program
• Consultation with the ESOL content specialist
• Consultation with the Diversity Team
• County wide professional development for
o ESOL teachers
o special education teachers
o new teachers
o general education co-teachers
o School Testing Coordinator
Department of Special Education Services
• Academic Interventions (REWARDS, Wilson Reading System, READ 180, Read
Naturally, and Understanding Math)
• Consultation with the cluster special education supervisor and instructional specialist
Department of Student Services
• Consultation with the PPW
Division of ESOL Bilingual Programs
• Consultation with the ESOL supervisor and instructional specialists for content
professional development
• Consultation with the ESOL counselor
Center for Technology Innovation
• Professional development sessions/consultation with the technology specialist
Maryland State Department of Education
• State School Improvement Grant activities
o Parent Community Coordinator
o Professional development substitute funds
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o Extended year activities for students
o Consultant from the Center for Applied Linguistics
Montgomery Blair High School
School Improvement Plan 2008-2009
Stakeholder Representatives

Name Position
Darryl Williams Principal
Andrew Coleman Assistant Principal
Suzanne Harvey Assistant Principal
Dennis Heidler Assistant Principal
Myriam Rogers Assistant Principal
Edith Verdejo Assistant Principal
Linda Wanner Assistant Principal
Vickie Adamson English RT
Jessica Arce SGA Vice President
Margarita Bohorquez ESOL (LEP) RT
Amy Bottomley Reading RT
Sibyl Brown SGA President
Cynthia Changuris Physical Education RT
Jennifer Craft Staff Development
Debbie Fickenscher Literacy Coach
John Goldman CAP RT
Robert Hopkins Career/ Tech Ed RT
Marcia Johnson Counseling RT
Sara Josey Fine Arts RT
Andrea Lamphier Media Center
Arlette Loomis Foreign Language RT
Sabrina McMillian Parent
Tenaeya Rankin Special Ed RT
Summer Roark Science RT
Linda Rogner Bus Ed RT
Shelley Sherman Math RT
Claudette Smith Staff Development Teacher
Michelle Sobers Literacy Coach
Vafolay Tulay Academy Coordinator
George Vlasits Social Studies RT
Brenda Browne Academic Achievement Specialist
Joan Carroll Consultant
Afie Mirshah-Nayar Academic Achievement Specialist

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Montgomery Blair High School
Professional Development Calendar 2008-09
Month Training Connection to SIP
August Tech Mod 08: Getting Started with Word and Objectives 1, 2, 3
Outlook
Professional Learning Communities at Work Objective 1
1602 Bridge Plan Objective s 1, 2
Student Services- IAP, Counseling, SPED, Skills for Objectives 1, 2, 3
success
School Improvement Plan Objectives 1, 2, 3
Inclusion Training- the basics Objectives 1, 2, 3
Literacy strategies and equitable practice Objective 1
ESOL strategies with HSA teachers Objective 1
PLC – in course alike teams Objectives 1, 2
September Literacy: Explicit Vocabulary Objective 1
Promethean Board- the basics Objectives 1, 2, 3
Skills Tutor Objective 1, 2, 3
Pinnacle and Edline Objective 2
MAP-R Objective 1
Word and Power point Objectives 1, 2, 3
Streaming and Downloading Objectives 1, 2, 3
PLC – in course alike teams Objectives 1, 2
October Providing differentiation and equitable practices Objective 1, 2
How to best serve the ELL population Objective 1
Maryland Writing Project Objectives 1, 3
Excel Objectives 1, 2, 3
Media Center Resources Objectives 1, 3
Pinnacle and Edline Objective 2
Promethean Board – the basics Objectives 1, 2, 3
Promethean Planet and the MCPS Portal Objectives 1, 2, 3
ESOL strategies with HSA teachers Objective 1
Co teacher promethean board training: English and Objectives 1, 2, 3
social studies
PLC – in course alike teams Objectives 1, 2
November Literacy: Read the Text! Objective 1
NWEA (North West Education Association Database Objective 1
Pinnacle the next level Objective 2
Learning the attendance database Objective 2
Excel- beginners level Objectives 1, 2, 3
Student Info (file maker) Objectives 1, 2, 3
How to Best serve the ELL population Objective 1
Co teacher Promethean Board training : algebra and Objectives 1, 2, 3
biology
Promethean Board- activotes Objectives 1, 2, 3

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Month Training Connection to SIP
Time management N/A
Technology and the Promethean Board Objectives 1, 2, 3
Promethean Board- beginners level Objectives 1, 2, 3
Meeting the needs of diverse learners- a student panel Objective 1, 2
ESOL strategies with HSA teachers Objective 1
PLC – in course alike teams Objectives 1, 2
December Promethean Board- Resource Library Objectives 1, 2, 3
Promethean Board- Power Tools Objectives 1, 2, 3
ESOL strategies with HSA Objective 1
Functional Foundation Formula Objective 2
PLC – in course alike teams Objectives 1, 2

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