Middle School Renaissance:

“A Journey to Academic
Excellence”

Deloris Davis Holmes

Associate Superintendent
Compton Unified School District
Middle School Renaissance:
“A Journey to Academic
Excellence”

Rebirth
Revival
Reform
Restructure
 Wheel of Excellence

Safety Nets Vision

School Culture Academic

& Climate Achievement

Increased Student Achievement

Parent and
Performance
Community
Standards
Partnerships

Professional Instructional
Growth Plan
Vision
 Philosophy
 Mission Statement
 Goals
 Characteristics of an
Effective School
 Characteristics of an
Effective Leader
 Site Leadership Team
Characteristics Of An Effective School
Clearly articulated goals.
A balanced curriculum.
Varied modes of teaching.
A balanced and diversified activities program.
Student-centered guidance program.
Department coordination
Strong academics.
Supportive community relationships.
Continuous evaluation.
Systematic staff development.
Characteristics Of An Effective Administrator
Has a stated vision for the school and a plan to achieve that
vision.
Clearly states goals and expectations for students, staff and
parents.
Is visible – gets out of the office.
Is trustworthy and honest with students and staff.
Assists in the development of leadership skills in others.
Develops strong teachers; cultivates good teaching practice.
Involves others in the decision-making process.
Has a sense of humor.
Is a role model for students and staff.
Offers meaningful kindnesses and recognition to staff and
students.
Site Leadership Team

P u r p o s e : T o im p r o v e
s t u d e n t a c h ie v e m e n t
b y:

I d e n t ify in g a s in g le C o n t in u o u s ly E n g a g in g t h e
a c a d e m ic g o a l im p r o v in g c o m m u n it y in t h e
a s th e fo c u s o f o u r our c o n t in u o u s
w o rk to g e th e r w o rk im p r o v e m e n t p r o c e s s
Performance Standards
 Standards-based
curriculum
Articulated
Goals
Varied modes of
teaching
Balanced and diversified
activities
Student-centered
guidance
Department coordination
Instructional Plan

 Academic Goals

Content Standards

Curriculum
Mapping
Vertical and Horizontal Articulation
Academic Performance Indicator (API)
ELA MATH
California Standards 48% 32%

Stanford 9 NRT 12% 8%

Reading 6%
Language 3%
Spelling 3%

Portion of API 60% 40%

Academic Performance Indicator (API)
California Standards Test

English/Language Arts Mathematics

A B C D E F
Weighted Weighted
% of
% of Score in Score in
Weighting Pupils In
Performance Bands Pupils In Each Each
Factors Each
Each Level Level
Level
Level (BXC) (BXE)
5 Advanced 1000 8% 80 9% 90
4 Proficient 875 23% 201.25 23% 201.25
3 Basic 700 35% 245 34% 238
2 Below Basic 500 21% 105 20% 100
1 Far Below Basic 200 13% 26 14% 28

a Indicator Score 657.25 657.25

b Indicator Weight 48% 32%
c Total Weighted Score for Indicator 315.48 + 210.32
 Academic Performance Indicator (API)
Stanford 9

Reading Language Spelling Mathematics

A B C D E F G H K L
Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted
% of % of % of
% of Score in Score in Score in Score in
Weighting Pupils In Pupils In Pupils In
Performance Bands Pupils In Each Each Each Each
Factors Each Each Each
Each Level Level Level Level
Level Level Level
Level (BXC) (BXE) (BXG) (BXK)
5 80-99th NPR 1000 6% 60 17% 170 11% 110 16% 160
4 60-79th NPR 875 26% 227.5 23% 201.25 23% 201.25 25% 218.75
3 40-59th NPR 700 33% 231 28% 196 24% 168 22% 154
2 20-39th NPR 500 20% 100 19% 95 20% 100 21% 105
1 1-19th NPR 200 15% 30 13% 26 22% 44 16% 32

a Indicator Score 648.5 688.25 623.25 669.75

b Indicator Weight 6% 3% 3% 8%
c Total Weighted Score for Indicator 38.91 + 20.65 + 18.7 + 53.58
Academic Performance Indicator (API)
CST/ELA 315.48
CST/MATH 210.32
READ 38.91
LANGUAGE 20.65
SPELLING 18.7
MATH 53.58
657.64
 Gather & Analyze
Performance Data
 STAR Reports
40  SAT/9 Group Reports
35  SAT/9 Individual
Student Reports
30
% Adv  Identify strengths and
25 weaknesses
% Pro
20  Look for unexpected
% Bas
15 patterns of scores, high
% BB points and low points
10
% FBB  Always question:
5 “Why”
0  Compare and contrast
D C S information from
different subtests
Determine Instructional Priorities

Instructional Priorities Worksheet

List the Standards and Target Objectives
Rank the Objectives
Percentage of students who scored above & below
average
Alignment to content standards
Assign priorities
# OF ITEMS ON % BELOW STANDARDS # OF ITEMS ON
SAT/9 AVERAGE RELEVANCE STAR

SYNONYMS 16 20 2 13
CONTEXT 7 18 1 13
MULTIPLE
MEANINGS 7 18 1 13
Academic Achievement

 Make decisions about instructional methods,

activities and materials
 Identify appropriate teaching techniques
 Modeling

 Cooperative Learning

 Reciprocal Teaching

 Learning Centers

 Differentiated Instruction

 Manipulatives
Monitor Student Progress
Share students’ results with the individual
student and parent in a clear,
nonjudgmental way.
Weekly, monthly and/or quarterly
assessments.
Homework Plan
Students participate in monitoring their
own progress.
Student-led parent/teacher conferences.
Safety Nets

Provide appropriate
interventions based on
the results of relevant
E.L.A.P.
assessment data.
English Learner Acquisition
Program
Professional Growth

Needs Assessment
Align to Professional
Teaching Standards
Calendar
Parent & Community Partnerships

Back-To-School Night
Parent Education
Seminars
Parent Advisory Groups
School Culture & Climate
Safe Schools
Clean Environment
Room Environment
Curb Appeal
Protection of Instructional
Time
Integration of the Entire Program
Vanguard Learning Center

700
635
607
600
551
500 459
400

300

200

100

0
1999 2000 2001 2002
Integration of the Entire Program

Analyze & Interpret

Print Rich Classroom
Test Data

Identification of Differentiated
Skill Deficiency Instruction
Areas
INCREASED
ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT
(IAA) Prioritize
Data Driven Skill Instructional
Areas

School Climate
Collaborative Grouping & Culture