USOE West Hills MD - School Plan 2003 - 2004
School LAND Trust Program

Proposal for 2003-2004

District:

 Jordan

School:

 West Hills MD

Plan Approved:

 yes

Reviewer:

 Keith Wilson

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

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8. Duration of the plan: (Plan proposal must be submitted each year)

Multi-Year

9. School's identified most critical academic need(s) addressed in this plan:
Please check only the primary area(s)

  • Mathematics

10. Briefly describe the school plan. Be sure to include:

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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. When possible, other content areas will be added. 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

11. How does this plan relate to the school improvement/strategic plan?

This plan clearly supports the school improvement and strategic plans. The strategic plan has been in place for four years. Next year will be the fifth 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. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

 
Funds available:
  • Estimated School LAND Trust funds for next school year
21880
  • Unused Balance carried over from current school year
 $4396

   TOTAL

 $26276
How will the requested funds be spent?
  • Professional Development
$2002
  • Computers / Microscopes / Calculators / Repairs / Maintenance
$300
  • Textbooks / Books / Media / Software / Supplies
$2700
  • Travel / Admissions / Printing
$733
  • Salaries / Benefits
$14000
TOTAL
 $19735
Remaining funds
(Total funds available minus planned expenditures)
6541
 

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

Amount: $31000
Source(s): CSIP, At-Risk, PTSA Fundraiser

PUBLICIZING THE PLAN

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

  • Letters to state senators, representatives, governor, and congressional delegation
  • School newsletter
  • School assembly
  • Other

Report Approved:

 yes

Reviewer:

 Keith Wilson
REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS YEAR'S PLAN (2003-2004)
Due Date:  

District:

Jordan

School:

Kaysville JR

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 Jensen (Principal) Email: catherine.jensen@jordan.k12.ut.us

2. Evaluation

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

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 was continued this year.  Teachers were available for
tutoring three afternoons during the week.  This has been an ongoing
program for the past three years.  CRT test scores show an increase in
students performing at Level 4 (Substantial) in every math curriculum from
the 2002 to 2003 results.  The most dramatic increase was in Math 7 from
24 students to 154 performing at substantial mastery.  This year,
ninety-seven students have participated in math tutoring for a total of
236 sessions.  Success of this year

4. Financial Report

 
Funds available for expenditure:
School LAND Trust funds received this year - Automatically entered from your district. $17733
School LAND Trust funds carried over from last year (2002-2003) $-302

TOTAL

 $17431
Expenditures - Spent or encumbered this school year (including summer programs):
  • Salaries and Employee Benefits
$0
  • Professional Development / Technical Services
$0
  • Repairs and Maintenance
$0
  • Travel / Admissions / Printing
$0
  • Supplies / Textbooks / Library / Software
$-525
  • Technology / Equipment
$2095
TOTAL
$1570
Unused balance to be carried over to next school year
(Total funds available minus total expenditures)
 $15861
The financial section of this report will reappear as entered with the Committee Membership Report in the fall of 2004 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? 

The plan has been publicized in the following ways:

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 Olene Walker
  • U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett
  • U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch
  • State Senator(s):
    • Dist. 6 - Michael G. Waddoups
  • State Representative(s):
    • Dist. 47 - Steven R. Mascaro
  • State Atty. General Mark Shurtleff
  • State Treasurer Edward T. Alter
  • Local School Board:
    • Randy Brinkerhoff