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Goals
G 1 Growth in state tested courses
We will increase the percentage of students achieving growth in State End-of-course Exam.
Performance Measure
We will increase the percentage of students achieving growth in State End-of-course Exam.
Sections
- Academic Achievement & Growth
- College & Career Readiness
S 1.1 PLC Work
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Collaboration- VVHS teachers teaching Algebra I, II, Geometry, English I, II, and US History will partner with other high schools across the district to collaborate in the PLC work.
Benchmark Indicator
The result of this collaboration will be the documents created, a pacing guide and common formative assessments. Examination of the results of the assessments will be used to guide instruction to increase the achievement of student mastery.
A 1.1.1 Creation of Pacing Guide
A thorough examination of the curriculum will take place. The sequence of the curriculum and allotted time will be examined by the PLC team. A pacing guide will be created before the start of the school year, emphasizing important concepts and topics.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Ering Grugett | 2023-08-31 |
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A 1.1.2 Creation of Common Formative Assessments
The PLC teams will share the data obtained from the common formative assessments. They will examine the data and identify areas of the curriculum where they found successes and failures. Discussion of this data and collaboration will lead to planning the next instructional steps.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Ering Grugett | 2024-02-29 |
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A 1.1.3 Team Analysis of Common Assessments (TACA)
The PLC teams will share the data obtained from the common formative assessments. They will examine the data and identify areas of the curriculum where they found successes and failures. Discussion of this data and collaboration will lead to planning the next instructional steps.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Ering Grugett | 2024-04-30 |
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A 1.1.4 Assignment Alignment
PLC teams will work to create assignments that are more aligned with the end of course tests than in the previous years.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Ering Grugett | 2024-04-30 |
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S 1.2 Synchronous Support
Since our students work in an asynchronous environment, our school has begun several synchronous opportunities for support. Some of these are virtual intervention meetings (VIMs), and in-person test prep (V.I.P.E.R. Nights). Our Student Support Services team also hosts virtual study sessions throughout the day for students with disabilities. These events present the opportunity for our teachers to remediate synchronously and address areas of deficit in understanding of the material.
Benchmark Indicator
Increased attendance at synchronous events.
A 1.2.1 Virtual Intervention Meetings
A team of people including administrators, counselor, and interventionists meet weekly and examine a failure report and ask for teacher feedback. We require our online students that are failing any class to attend Virtual Intervention Meetings (VIM) with the interventionists later that week. In these meetings, staff discuss why they are failing and create a plan to address the problem. Subject area teachers will periodically attend VIM meetings to help support student intervention.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Kathy Caudill, Tom Griggs, Erin Grugett, Allison Fisher, Javier Nunez | 2024-05-20 |
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A 1.2.2 Vanguard in Person Enrichment and Remediation (V.I.P.E.R.) Nights
We will be offering a minimum of 11 in-person study sessions lasting 2 hours each this year outside of school hours. These study sessions held in the evening are an opportunity for students to obtain academic help. Students that are failing any course will be required to attend. Subject area teachers will be available at every session and can teach concepts in person, re-teach, remediate, and enrich depending on individual student need.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Allison Fisher, Javier Nunez | 2024-05-28 |
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S 1.3 EOC study & Guidance
Synchronous EOC study sessions leading up to the EOC exams to review and help prepare students for EOC question types.
Benchmark Indicator
Attendance at study sessions and use of resources after being offered.
A 1.3.1 Study Sessions
Teachers will schedule zoom EOC study and guidance sessions and record them so the students can use them as a resource.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Ering Grugett | 2024-03-08 |
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G 2 Maintain Graduation Rate Above 95%
Vanguard Virtual HS currently has 48 seniors enrolled. They have all chosen to attend Vanguard Virtual HS instead of attending their zoned school. We will work to graduate all our seniors and prepare our underclassmen to achieve academic success.
Performance Measure
We will graduate a minimum of 46 seniors corresponding to 96% of senior students.
Sections
- Academic Achievement & Growth
- College & Career Readiness
- Climate and Access
S 2.1 Credit Recovery
There are 4 seniors that started the year behind in their graduation requirements. They will need to complete and pass all classes required for their senior year as well as make-up courses required for graduation which they have previously failed.
Benchmark Indicator
Seniors will complete and pass all courses required for graduation
A 2.1.1 Identify and Enroll Seniors in All Courses Required for Graduation
Examine all senior transcripts. Identify the seniors that are deficient in credits required for graduation and enroll them for the required courses and in Credit Recovery when necessary.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Rebecca Wilson | 2023-08-25 |
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A 2.1.2 Monitor Credit Recovery Progress
We will monitor progress in the Credit Recovery courses paying extra attention to any seniors who may be enrolled in these courses during the school year. Seniors not making adequate progress will be contacted. Discussions with those seniors will be evaluated and tutoring assistance will be offered as needed.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Tom Griggs | 2024-03-31 |
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S 2.2 Social & Emotional Learning
VVHS is committed to creating an environment where all students feel welcomed. Studies have revealed that anxiety interferes with students’ academic success. Based on VVHS applications, many students have shared that they experience a variety of mental health barriers including depression, sadness and a lack of motivation that significantly impacts their ability to learn.
Benchmark Indicator
We will identify the social and emotional needs of our students and offer support when needed.
A 2.2.1 Evaluate Social & Emotional Needs
VVHS teachers and parents will be presented with a needs assessment to complete on behalf of students exhibiting behaviors indicating the need for additional support. Results from these assessments will be analyzed and referrals made to the appropriate department and/or individual.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Rebecca Wilson | 2023-09-30 |
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A 2.2.2 Support
VVHS will form a team that will meet monthly to manage and address the needs of students identified in need of social and emotional support. Students will be referred to appropriate counseling as needed.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Rebecca Wilson, Kimberly Johnston | 2024-05-24 |
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A 2.2.3 Support
VVHS will offer students the opportunity to regularly assess their own social & emotional status and provide appropriate strategic tools to help maintain social & emotional health.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Rebecca Wilson | 2024-05-24 |
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A 2.2.4 Support
All VVHS students will meet both in group and individual settings with the school counselor to establish rapport and create the connections necessary to create an environment of acceptance and support.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Rebecca Wilson, Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Jeremy Edge, Erin Grugett, Casey Ward, Kathy Caudill | 2024-05-24 |
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G 3 Increase Average ACT Score
Examining our data has revealed that to date the average ACT composite score for our seniors is 22. The average score for all students in Williamson County Schools is 24.6.
Performance Measure
VVHS will increase the average ACT score for seniors.
Sections
- College & Career Readiness
S 3.1 Teach ACT Across the Curriculum
Teachers across all departments will incorporate ACT Prep materials and data review opportunities into their curriculum.
Benchmark Indicator
All students will complete the equivalent of one ACT test in the fall semester and review the data from that test in the spring.
A 3.1.1 Materials Development
Teachers will assign the equivalent of one ACT subtest related to their content area for students to complete at any point during the fall semester.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Holly Coblentz, Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Erin Grugett, Casey Ward | 2030-08-04 |
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A 3.1.2 Data Review
Teachers will complete whole-class answer correction of the top 5 missed questions, then work with students as they correct the rest of their answers. Student data will be used to design individualized opportunities for further instruction throughout the spring semester.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Holly Coblentz, Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Erin Grugett, Casey Ward | 2024-03-15 |
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S 3.2 ACT Prep Sessions
VVHS will offer 7 study and prep sessions tailored toward teaching strategies and essential concepts to increase ACT scores.
Benchmark Indicator
Attendance at these sessions will be a minimum of 15% of the combined junior and senior classes.
A 3.2.1 Study ACT Prep Session for Seniors
VVHS will host 2 study sessions specifically tailored toward the seniors that will be taking the ACT in the Fall. The sessions will be held in-person.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Holly Coblentz | 2023-10-31 |
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A 3.2.2 Study ACT Prep Sessions for Juniors
VVHS will host 5 sessions to prepare Juniors before the ACT exam in March.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Holly Coblentz | 2024-03-15 |
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G 4 Appropriate Mental Health Services
VVHS strives to create a school environment and culture that prioritizes safe, stable, and nurturing relationships as the foundation for learning.
Performance Measure
VVHS will provide students with the appropriate responses or referrals for services, including counseling, social/emotional check-ins, individual therapy, and crisis intervention, as needs arise.
Sections
- Climate and Access
- Other Needs
S 4.1 School Culture and Mindset
VVHS will strive to create a school culture and mindset shift that prioritizes safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments as the critical foundation for learning (trauma informed practices).
Benchmark Indicator
We will analyze a variety of school data (grades, attendance, mental health referrals,) while comparing data from previous year(s), to determine if the action items listed result in positive student growth.
A 4.1.1 Schoolwide Focus on Student Engagement
Teachers will complete weekly grade-level check-ins with students to promote rapport and establish critical foundational connections. Any concerns that arise will be relayed to appropriate support staff (i.e. STARS , school counselor, etc.)
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Rebecca Wilson, Kimberly Johnston, Matthew Sanders, Chris Caminiti, Trisha Zeringue, Sue Jordan, Jeremy Edge, Erin Grugett, Casey Ward | 2024-05-24 |
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A 4.1.2 Provide academic Interventions
We will continue to provide intervention and remediation at in-person nights to create a space for community building as well as academic support.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Allison Fisher, Javier Nunez, Rebecca Wilson | 2024-05-21 |
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A 4.1.3 A Trauma-informed Approach
Staff we will be trained in updated suicide protocol which includes trauma-informed practices and language. Trauma informed training will be continually included throughout PD offered by our school.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources | ||||
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| Rebecca Wilson, Kimberly Johnston | 2023-12-31 |
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