West Hills MD - School Plan 2002-2003

8. School's identified most critical academic need(s) addressed in this plan:

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West Hills Middle School would like to continue the math tutoring program in order to help students be more successful in math class and gain essential skills. We recognize that some students may require more individual help given from a variety of instructors than is possible in the regular classroom. We will offer math tutoring classes three days a week after school. We will continue to support the media center expansion in order to provide more academic materials for all students. In addition, West Hills is in the process of adopting nationally accepted middle school philosophy. We are striving to become a developmentally responsive middle school that meets the needs of young adolescents. This goal has been part of the school\'s strategic plan for the past several years. In order to meet this goal, we will provide appropriate professional development for the staff about successful middle schools. We will use funds to provide common planning time for academic teams. We will research to ensure our practices are research based and data driven. Measures of success for math tutoring will be an increase in the number of students gaining competency on CRT math scores. Success of the middle school project will be based on improvement in all standardized test scores, improvement in school environment as indicated by surveys of teachers, students and parents, improvement in academic success as indicated by authentic assessments and students gaining life-skills as indicated in the Utah State Office of Education Documents, CRT,s and progress towards the school\'s indicated Desired Results For Student Learning.

This plan clearly supports the school improvement and strategic plans. The strategic plan has been in place for three years. Next year will be the fourth of a five-year plan. The school improvement plan supports middle school philosophy and integrated curriculum, especially reading and writing across the curriculum. This would be facilitated by integrated academic teams who work together to provide content and process of lessons. Current research shows that middle schools should provide smaller academic learning communities as well as a comfortable, safe environment where students can experience support from positive relationships with the adults. In addition, the area of math would receive much needed special attention. The Library Media Center would continue to grow and benefit all students.

12. How will the requested funds be spent? (Object codes are in parentheses)
NOTE: (State system object codes are in parentheses for districts that use that system. Use your district's codes, receipt numbers, electronic transfer numbers, etc. for auditing purposes. )

A. Professional Development	$1500
B. Computers / Microscopes / Calculators / Repairs / Maintenance	$0
C. Textbooks / Books / Media / Software / Supplies	$4500
D. Travel / Admissions / Printing	$2000
E. Salaries / Benefits	$9733
TOTAL	$17733

13. If this plan utilizes additional funds, please specify amount and source(s) of additional matching funds.

Amount:	0
Source(s):	School Improvement Funds

PUBLICIZING THE PLAN

14. How will the plan and results be publicized to your community? (Please check all that apply)

yes		Letters to your local school board, governor, state senators, representatives, congressional delegation, and State Board of Education
yes		Articles or letter to the editor of the newspaper - paper:
yes		School newsletter
yes		School assembly
		Radio/TV - station:
yes		Other - description:

REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS YEAR'S PLAN (2002-2003)

Due Date:

	District:	Jordan
	School:	West Hills MD

1. Person responsible for the implementation of the current year plan: A copy of this plan will be emailed to this person when it has been successfully submitted
	Name: Catherine Jense (Principal)	Email: catherine.jensen@jordan.k12.ut.us

2. Evaluation

School's identified most critical academic need approved by the local school board:

Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Technology
Fine Arts
Health
Foreign Language
3. Briefly report how the school implemented the school plan and how the School LAND Trust money is being spent.

Your progress during this school year
Your measurements of student improvement
What this program allowed the school to do for students that would not have happened without the funds

Math Tutoring

As of this date, 142 different students have attended after-school math tutoring. This represents more than 10% of the total students benefiting from this program. Most of the students have attended more than one session for a grand total of 491 sessions. This is an increase from 416 for the same time period last year. Parents, teachers and students report the value of the math tutoring. Students have the opportunity to get math tutoring from certified teachers free of charge. This tutoring has been so successful the School Community Council is suggesting it be expanded to include other academic areas. This has been done for 4th term using other funding sources. CRT tests have not yet been given for this year. Our baseline from last year is as follows:

1 or 1% Minimal Mastery; 109 or 53 % Partial Mastery

61 or 29% Near Mastery; 35 or 17% Mastery

Pre-Algebra

23 or 5% Minimal Mastery; 152 or 35% Partial Mastery

148 or 34% Near Master; 113 or 26% Mastery

Elementary Algebra

16 or 4% Minimal Master; 165 or 46% Partial Mastery

144 or 40% Near Mastery; 35 or 10% Mastery

Geometry

1 or 1% Minimal Mastery; 57 or 41% Partial Mastery

58 or 41% near Mastery; 24 or 17% mastery

Intermediate Algebra

59% Correct (Test is being re-evaluated)

Media Center Expansion

Media coordinator has carefully selected books that support the Core Curriculum with the help of the content area teachers. Books have been purchased that can be used for class discussion, individual research and pleasure reading. The books selected were based on plans for further implementation of team teaching and cross-curricular activities. Studies have shown that availability and use of such materials will have a long-term impact on student outcomes.

Middle School Implementation

In preparing for middle level implementation, teachers have participated in the following activities supported by these funds: Instructional Leadership for the 21st Century, BYU partnership conference
4. Financial Report

Funds available for expenditure:

School LAND Trust funds received this year (2002-2003) - Automatically entered from your district. $17889

School LAND Trust funds carried over from last year (2001-2002) $2487

TOTAL
$20376

Expenditures - Spent or encumbered this school year (including summer programs):

Salaries and Employee Benefits
$9234

Profesional Development / Technical Services
$0

Repairs and Maintenance
$0

Travel / Admissions / Printing
$2929

Supplies / Textbooks / Library / Software
$3643

Technology / Equipment
$175

TOTAL
$15981

Unused balance to be carried over to next school year
(Total funds available minus total expenditures)
$4395

The financial section of this report will reappear as entered with the Committee Membership Report in the fall of 2003 in order for you to amend it to reflect actual expenditures, if necessary.

5. How did the committee publicize the school plan as required by law?

Letters have been written to state and federal elected officials as well as state and local school boards. A message about the benefits of School LAND Trust has been placed on the school marquee. School newsletters have contained articles about our progress on the plan. School Community Group and Parent Teacher Student Association meetings have dedicated time in their meetings to discuss School Land Trust. Parents have been informed about the plan during back to school night and parent teacher conferences.
6. Letters about the impact of your program on students are crucial for continued funding to your school. Please mark and select the names of the individuals to whom you sent letters. Addresses are available under Resources for Your Committee

Governor Leavitt
U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett
U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch
U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon
U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson
U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop
State Senator(s):

Dist. 6 - Michael G. Waddoups
Dist. 10 - D. Chris Buttars

State Representative(s):

Dist. 42 - Peggy Wallace
Dist. 43 - Wayne A. Harper

State Board of Education:

David L. Moss

Local School Board:

Randy Brinkerhoff
Peggy Jo Kennett

Approved:	yes
Reviewer:	Craig Stark

School LAND Trust funds for next school year	$16817
Unused Balance carried over from current school year (same as C on Question 3)	$916
TOTAL	$17733

6. Have you shown the video "Using the Trust" to your committee? yes


	Funds available for expenditure:
	School LAND Trust funds received this year (2002-2003) - Automatically entered from your district.	$17889
	School LAND Trust funds carried over from last year (2001-2002)	$2487
	TOTAL	$20376
	Expenditures - Spent or encumbered this school year (including summer programs):
	Salaries and Employee Benefits	$9234
	Profesional Development / Technical Services	$0
	Repairs and Maintenance	$0
	Travel / Admissions / Printing	$2929
	Supplies / Textbooks / Library / Software	$3643
	Technology / Equipment	$175
	TOTAL	$15981
	Unused balance to be carried over to next school year (Total funds available minus total expenditures)	$4395
	The financial section of this report will reappear as entered with the Committee Membership Report in the fall of 2003 in order for you to amend it to reflect actual expenditures, if necessary.