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Markesan District Schools

Changing the Academic Culture

2011

Tasks i. Academic improvement

• ii. Improve attitudes of complacency
• iii. Building Relationships -community, staff,

students, administration

Fall 2013

Late resignation of AD/DAC a. Good athletic background but not an education degree-position evolved around an athletic interest b. I took on the AD job so we could have time to study data/needs--principals assumed the DAC for their areas If we really wanted to make improvements academically for our students we need a DAC/Academic Interventionist a. Some resistance, still an interest to hire an AD/Assistant principal b. Reviewed discipline needs over past 5 years, no data justifying an assistant principal c. Constant communication with BOE on what we were looking at to make a change in the academic atmosphere of our school

2015

DAC Interventionist

share data to improve student knowledge and staff instruction interpret and analyze assessment data administer informal and formal assessments assist staff in transition to WI Forward coordinate test schedules link results to course content analyze school report card lead summer data retreat work with department heads to share assessment data lead and participate in inservice sessions support monthly department head meetings attend CESA 6 meetings DAC meetings apply knowledge of educational research, trends and best practices evaluate and assess student progress against objectives differentiate instruction based upon assessment data assess data; identify students at risk design and implement academic interventions w/ research-based methodology communicate with school personnel and parents regarding academic needs document interventions and progress provide intervention strategies and instructional strategies work with school leadership team to monitor progress of at-risk students participate in reviews concerning progress provide small group/individual instruction communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials plan organize and provide instruction based upon standards provide written feedback to students

Admin Team

John Koopman – MS/HS Principal, July 2014 Jason Breaker – Elem. Principal, July 2018 Kara Olson – Spec Ed Dir/School Psychologist, July 2016 Kim Schneider – DAC/Academic Interventionist, July 2015

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District Growth and closing gaps scores are notable! 2017 District Report Card 2018 District Report Card Looks Great

City and townships represented by 11 School Board Members

City of Markesan Townships of: Mackford, Fox Lake, Alto, Marquette, Montello, Manchester, Kingston, Dalton, Metomen, Fairwater, Green Lake, Scott, Buffalo, Marcellon,

Who are our students?

We have involved, compassionate, determined students and families.

Who are we?

64 Teachers 2 Counselors 19 Teaching Assistants 8 Kitchen staff 5 Custodians 8 Clerical Staff Members 1 Nurse 3 Coordinators 1 Information Technology Administrative team: 1 District Administrator/AD 2 principals 1 Special Ed 1 DAC

#HornetPride We rally as a community.

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We have dedicated to improving math

• performance. The

last set of bars show how much growth we have made in the percent of students scoring proficient or advanced. We need to keep going, but we are on the right track.

Middle School

Growth =Value Added and Closing Gaps scores indicates students making growth. 90 minute ELA block Math R & E opposite PE =5 x math in ten school days R&E = review and enrichment

Actions that have impacted math growth

• RTI time-focus on skill development, intervention
• RTI option at HS- extra time with math teacher
• Special Education-strong instruction
• ALEKS grades 9/10 Math Review/Pre Algebra
• Differentiated math courses for students with

needs-continue to develop skills and close gaps

• Problem-solving focus-groups, SLO activities,

supplementing resources

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2017-18 ACT P+A% ≥ local comparisons

Focus on connection between reading and writing-Units of Study, Journal lessons,

Actions that have supported ELA growth

• Designated ACT Prep -practice, coaching, goal setting
• MS/HS-Monday reading day
• MS/HS Our time focus lessons on literacy 2016, 2017
• Middle School wide title-literacy emphasis
• Title interventions w/ fidelity
• Strong Special Ed instruction

Actions impacting Climate Culture

• Inservice calendar 8/22 Inservice 2018-19 .5 days
• Photo Chase
• Amazing Race
• FlipGrid
• Jimmy Casas
• 4C challenges
• Hornet Habits-Department Leader driven, teacher-driven
• Department Leaders-using data to drive DDD and goals to support strong futures
• Celebrating success -banners, rewards for students, conversations in community

The Hornet Way

Educating Every Student Every Day

QUESTIONS ?

Contact information MS/HS Principal - koopmjoh@markesan.k12.wi.us Elementary Principal breakjas@markesan.k12.wi.us Special Ed Director olsonkar@markesan.k12.wi.us DAC/Interventionist schnekim@markesan.k12.wi.us District Administrator barkdua@markesan.k12.wi.us

Markesan Mission Statement

To make certain that our children are prepared to transition successfully from high school to advanced schooling, the military or work with the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship and lifelong learning..

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We help all students transition successfully.

Class of 2017 58 students 2 HSED 6- plan to work 4^-military 22-plans for 2 year programs 24-plans for 4 year programs ~80% further schooling Class of 2018 56 students 2 HSED 4 plan to work 4 military 20 plans for 2 year programs 26 plans for 4 year college 82% further schooling

What do we want for all students?

Challenges to embrace

• Changing demographics and diversity
• Embracing skills for the jobs of the future
• Balancing technology/social media
• Maintaining responsibility with finances and resources
• Teaching Literacy-Information and Data Literacy
• Developing justification, explanation, integration of ideas skills
• Coaching and practicing the 4Cs