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Goals
G 1 Providing Alternative Academic Environment
In developing an online school, it was the district's plan to allow families to have more choice in how their children might be educated. GMSD has observed an increase in families choosing to homeschool their children. GMSD has also observed an increase in student anxiety and preference for alternatives to the traditional brick and mortar building.
During the 20-21 SY students were given a virtual option. It was observed that this was a viable option for many families, with the right curriculum and program planning.
The goal of Germantown Online Academy of Learning is to provide an alternative Academic Environment, which will result in increased attendance and graduation rates.
Performance Measure
100% Graduation Rate for the Class of 21-22.
100% of students successfully complete course recovery.
Sections
- Academic Achievement & Growth
S 1.1 Supporting Students in Course Recovery
There were cases in which students that enrolled in GOAL were in need of Course Recovery. It is the determination of GOAL to ensure the success of each student to successfully complete course recovery.
Benchmark Indicator
Monitor course recovery progress- weekly.
Successful completion of course recovery within 18 weeks.
A 1.1.1 Successful Completion of Course Recovery
Begin Course recovery in October.
Provide ongoing Course Recovery opportunities for GOAL students who are not on course to graduate with their cohort.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Fisher | 2022-05-25 |
S 1.2 Identifying Trends in Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5 in the area of ELA show a level 4 in growth. In grades 6-8 the level of growth drops to a 1. It is important to evaluate trends in student grades, CASE Benchmark data, Universal Screening data to determine trends and/or discrepancies in trends. We want to see our students move from 59% mastery in ELA to 61% mastery in ELA.
Benchmark Indicator
Monitor percentage of students that are below a level 3 on CASE Benchmark in November and March.
Monitor percentage of students receiving a D or and F at each progress report/end of grading period.
Monitor percentage of students receiving RTI support.
A 1.2.1 Identifying Trends
Reflect on grades at the end of each Interim/Report Card.
Meet with Program Manager to discuss meeting student needs, if they are below a 3 on CASE Benchmark.
Students that are underperforming in their subjects will be required to attend Live Lessons/Live Tutor Sessions.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Fisher | 1911-05-25 |
S 1.3 Increasing ELL Students Enrolled in CTE courses
It is important that our students and families understand the availability of these courses as it relates to future career paths, particularly for our ELL students which are under-represented regarding CTE enrollment.
Benchmark Indicator
GOAL administration will work to increase CTE course enrollment from 22%-24%.
A 1.3.1 Increasing CTE Enrollment
8th Grade Orientation: Discussing CTE course offerings, elective focus.
ELL Family Information Nights during the year to discuss high school course offerings.
Scheduling Meetings: Meet with students and parents when it is time to plan student schedules for the upcoming year.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Fisher | 2022-05-25 |
G 2 Whole Child
We believe that all students should be provided a supportive, safe and secure school environment that is conducive to learning; improving students’ physical health, social/emotional learning competencies and implementing attendance intervention that will result in an increase in student engagement opportunities beyond the traditional classroom, increase attendance, increase growth and achievement and decrease discipline entries. We should see a change in these things by the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Performance Measure
Attendance Reports: Excessive Absence Reports will be pulled at 3, 5 and 10 days
Tier 1: Students that accumulate 5 absences have a parent/student conference with administration, developing an attendance Contract.
Tier 2: Needs Assessment Survey/Attendance Contract with Daily Schedule, parent conference will be developed for students with 10 days of unexcused absences.
Tier 3: GMSD District Social Worker will meet with students/parents to discuss next steps in attendance. Where needed truancy report will be made.
Sections
- Other Needs
S 2.1 Mentorship
In an effort to increase attendance, improve academic performance while utilizing an online platform, it is important to foster relationships/connections with students.
Benchmark Indicator
GOAL Amp: Daily Homeroom meetings to support building connections between students.
Eagle Hour Learning Coaches: Meet weekly with students to discuss organizations, strategies for academic success.
GOAL Amp Up: Monthly meetings with a leadership focus. Guest speakers are brought in to speak with students.
A 2.1.1 Supporting students with Mentors
GOAL Amp: Daily Homeroom meetings to support building connections between students.
Eagle Hour Learning Coaches: Meet weekly with students to discuss organizations, strategies for academic success.
GOAL Amp Up: Monthly meetings with a leadership focus. Guest speakers are brought in to speak with students.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Fisher | 2022-05-25 |
G 3 Equal, high quality, access for all- Meeting the needs of Student Groups
We believe all students are Tier One students first and that when provided access to high quality tier 1, core instruction, all students identified in a subgroup will show improvements in growth and achievement by providing differentiation, intervention, universal design for learning, use of data and identifying areas of need. We want to see all student groups show growth that more closely aligns with the entire student population.
We believe that all students should be able to have access to CTE courses. We realize that ELL students are under-represented in CTE.
Performance Measure
Increasing enrollment in CTE courses among SWD/ELL/ED student groups.
Decreasing the number of students with D's/F's among SWD/ELL/ED student groups.
Sections
- Climate and Access
S 3.1 Intervention
In an effort to increase student academic performance, promote student engagement, decrease absences and ensuring access for all it is essential
Benchmark Indicator
Increase in student enrollment in CTE courses.
100% graduation rate
Decrease in student absences
Increase in participation during Eagle Hour.
A 3.1.1 Data Collection
Implement CASE Benchmarks in September, February and March.
Following each CASE Benchmark review data and determine RTI support.
Aimsweb- universal screener will be administered in August, December and May. Utilize this data to address deficits.
Graduation Rate
CTE Enrollment
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Fisher | 2022-05-25 |