Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools

School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011

School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal One: North Carolina public schools will produce globally
competitive students.
School Goal: Goal One: Davie High School will produce globally competitive
students.
School Improvement Objective 1 Increase the Davie High School graduation rate and student
achievement
Committee responsible for Globally Competitive Student Committee
overseeing/implementation:

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible
Implement the facets of the Faculty and staff, Fall 2010+ Evaluation Committee made Graduation Project
graduation project to prepare Graduation Committee, up of faculty/staff
students for more rigorous Community Mentors
21st century standards

Enhance the Distance

Learning program to provide Computer Lab; School 2009+ School Facilitator Daily attendance, progress
students with an alternative Facilitator; Financing reports, report cards
learning environment for
21st century learning

Provide alternative
instruction through Central
Davie Academy to enhance
the acquisition of basic
skills necessary for 21st
century standards
School facilitators; Fall 2009- Spring 2011 Alternative school personnel Central Davie monthly
Counselor Referral ; evaluation reports
Administrative Placement;
Central Davie Academy;
Financing

Offer Credit Recovery to Central Davie Academy; Fall 2009-Spring 2011 Alternative School Recovery of credit; report card
improve skills that are School Facilitators, personnel
essential for 21st century Counselor Referral;
learning Computer Labs; Financing
Coordinate with the School Personnel from School of Fall 2009-2011 School Counselor; Faculty Critiques, surveys
of the Performing Arts to the Arts, Guidance Dept.
provide access and increased Facilitator; Faculty
student awareness of the
programs available at the
North Carolina School of
the Arts Program

Encourage participation in Student Handbook; PTSO 2008-2011 School Counselor; Participation in the program;
the NC Scholars Program Newsletter; Financing Administration; School Roster
Faculty
Publicize and promote Guidance department; 2008-2011
Course of Study Career Development Guidance department Completion of the course of
Coordinator; Middle and study
High School Facilitators;
Registration Booklet

Offer Dual Enrollment Guidance Department; 2009 - 2011 Guidance department and Completion of the program
Opportunities Career Development Career Development
Coordinator; DCCC Coordinator
Facilitator; Registration
Booklet

Use EVAAS Technology to Administration; Guidance 2008-2011 Administration; Guidance Graduation rate data
look at ways to improve Department Department
AYP and the Graduation
Rate

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency:
School Improvement Plan for:
School Name:
Strategic Priority/NC Goal
School Goal:
School Improvement Objective 2
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation:
Strategies
Provide remediation for
students through ASAP
(After School Academic
Program)
Provide transportation so
that students can participate
in ASAP and other after
school learning
opportunities.
Institute a remediation plan
that will target reading and
writing skills
Provide access to Study
Island for remediation and
assessment in the EOC
classroom
Offer Focused Intervention
for EOC classes
Resources Required
Tutorial resources (after
school classes and diagnostic
tests, workbooks and tests);
financing; faculty/staff;
transportation
Bus Coordinator
Financing, Transportation,
Faculty/Staff
Faculty/Staff; financing;
technology; transportation
Faculty/Staff; technology;
transportation; financing
Davie County Schools
2008-2011
Davie High School
Goal One: North Carolina public schools will produce globally
competitive students.
Davie High School will produce globally competitive students.
Every student’s achievement is measured with an assessment
system that informs instruction and evaluates knowledge
skills, performance, and dispositions needed in the 21st
Century.
Globally Competitive Students Committee
Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation
Responsible
2008-2011 Testing Coordinator Remediation; Attendance
Logs
2009-2011 Bus Coordinator Attendance logs
2009-2011 Administrator, Faculty/Staff Attendance logs
Assessments; attendance
2009-2011 Testing Coordinator logs / Media Center
Fall 2008-Spring 2011 Testing Coordinator; School Assessments; Attendance
Personnel Logs; Portfolios
Develop and utilize pre- Testing Coordinator, August 2009- 2001 Testing Coordinator, Assessments
assessments in all EOC Faculty/Staff Faculty/Staff
classrooms to establish a
baseline for learning and
measure growth.

Implement the Work Keys
program to evaluate student
readiness skills for
employment in the 21st
Century
Career Development October 2009 Career Development Work Keys Certification for
Coordinator, CTE Coordinator, VoCats Students
Department, VoCats coordinator, CTE
coordinator, Technology Department

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency:
School Improvement Plan for:
School Name:
Strategic Priority/NC Goal
School Goal:
School Improvement Objective 3
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation:
Strategies
Utilize the registration
process to help students
become aware of courses
offered and different
learning opportunities
Continue to offer dual
enrollment and On-Line
Resources that help prepare
students for 21st century
learning
Analyze data from the
College Fair to improve the
implementation of an annual
College Fair to assist
students in pursuing higher
education opportunities
Allow universities and
colleges to visit DCHS to
promote student awareness
of programs available and
requirements for admissions
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Signature of Principal / Date Signed
Resources Required
School counselors; EC
Coordinator; ESL personnel;
students; registration handbook;
coordination between middle
and high school personnel;
technical support personnel
Computer Lab; School
Facilitator; Financing
Coordination with colleges/
universities; military
personnel
Coordination with colleges/
universities; military
personnel; guidance
department
Davie County Schools
2008-2011
Davie High School
Goal One: North Carolina public schools will produce globally
competitive students.
Davie High School will produce globally competitive students.
Every student is involved in the registration process and
enrolled in a course of study designed to prepare them for
an international environment
Globally Competitive Students Committee
Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation
Responsible
Fall 2009+ School counselors Schedules
Fall 2009+ School facilitator; Career Progress reports; report cards
Development Coordinator
Student participation in
Fall 2009+ Guidance department college fair
Fall 2009+ Guidance department Number of visiting colleges
and applications to these
colleges
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Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal: Goal two: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century
professionals.
School Goal: Davie High School will be led by 21st Century professionals.
School Improvement Objective 1: Improve the retention rates of highly qualified and effective 21st
Century professionals.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Quality Teachers, Administrators, and Staff

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible
Analyze retention rates The principal’s report of August 09 QTAS (Quality Teachers, Data, employee reasons
employee turnover data from Administrators and Staff)
the central office Committee

Formalize a mentoring
program for new educators at
DCHS using a program
developed specifically for
DCHS
Research established
mentoring programs at other
schools, Orientation for new
teachers, Assign department
partners as mentors
June 09 QTAS Committee Draft of DCHS Mentoring
August Annually DCS Personnel Office Program, review/Update
QTAS Committee Orientation Agenda,
Department Heads Documentation notebook
Mentors/Selected Faculty with Partner contact logs

Develop and showcase a NCSCOS August/September Yearly QTAS Committee Portfolio

DCHS portfolio in each VOCATS Blueprints
department to provide added Faculty
support for new teachers in Lesson plans
developing lesson plans Technology

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal: Goal two: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century
professionals.
School Goal: Davie High School will be led by 21st Century professionals.
School Improvement Objective 2: Improve strategies for instruction for 21st Century
professionals.

Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Quality Teachers, Administrators, and Staff

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation
Responsible
Provide professional Staff development, February-June 2009 Administration, Department Professional Development
development for all teachers Workshop facilitator Chairs Attendance
in the area of differentiated
instruction.

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Three: North Carolina public students will be healthy and
responsible.
School Goal: Davie High School students will be healthy and responsible.
School Improvement Objective 1 The learning environment at Davie High School will be inviting,
respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible for student
success.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Healthy and Responsible Students Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible
Provide opportunities for NOVANET at Central Davie January 2008 – June 2011 DHS faculty and staff NOVANET test records
Credit Recovery Academy (CDA) CDA faculty and staff

Provide opportunities for
Extended Day classes
Provide opportunities for
instructional recovery
Provide a variety of levels of
instructional support
Central Davie Academy January 2008 – June 2011 CDA faculty and staff Accurate records from CDA
(CDA)
Teacher records – signed
ASAP hours January 2008 – June 2011 DHS faculty and staff student document
NC Wise database (master
Collaborative, Resource, January 2008 – June 2011 DHS faculty and staff schedule, course schedules)
ELL, and AP Teachers,

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Three: North Carolina public students will be healthy and
responsible.
School Goal: DCHS will promote a healthy and responsible educational
environment for all students
School Improvement Objective 2 The environment at Davie High School will be one in which
each child has positive, nurturing relationships with
caring adults.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Healthy and Responsible Students Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible

Develop advisor/advisee DHS teachers, staff January 2008 – June 2011 DHS faculty and staff Graduation project
relationships development, attending
homeroom daily

Offer a variety of extra – Faculty, community January 2008 – June 2011 DHS faculty and staff DHS handbook listings
curricular activities aimed volunteers, coaches, PTSA
toward student interests

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Three: North Carolina public students will be healthy and
responsible.
School Goal: Davie High School students will be healthy and responsible.
School Improvement Objective 3 Davie High School will promote a healthy, active lifestyle where
students are encouraged to make responsible choices.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Healthy and Responsible Students Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible

Follow state guidelines for School Food Service January 2008 – June 2011 Director of SFS Menus
wellness policy management Cafeteria Staff

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Three: North Carolina public students will be healthy and
responsible.
School Goal: Davie High School students will be healthy and responsible.
School Improvement Objective 4 The focus of Davie High School will be to develop strong
student character, personal responsibility, and
community/world involvement.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Healthy and Responsible Students Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible

Encourage community School service clubs January 2008 – June 2011 Club Advisors Documentation for clubs
service

Utilize clubs and DHS clubs and student January 2008 – June 2011 DHS faculty and staff Club records
organizations to promote organizations DHS Handbook
strong student character

Establish mentor relationship Community volunteers Fall 2009 – June 2011 DHS faculty and staff Graduation project
with community volunteers Graduation project
committee
DHS students

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Three: North Carolina public students will be healthy and
responsible.
School Goal: Davie High School students will be healthy and responsible.
School Improvement Objective 5 The culture of learning at Davie High School will empower and
prepare students to be life-long learners.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Healthy and Responsible Students Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible

Offer SAT/ACT/Accuplacer DHS faculty, Fall 2009 – June 2011 DHS administration DHS course schedules
prep classes SAT/ACT/Accuplacer prep
materials

Offer educational programs PTSA, faculty/staff January 2008 – June 2011 PTSA Attendance
for promoting a healthy
lifestyle

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
 Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Four: Leadership will provide innovation in North
Carolina Schools.
School Goal: Davie High School's leadership will provide innovation at Davie
High School.
School Improvement Objective 4 Public school professionals will collaborate with community
colleges and public and private universities and colleges
to provide enhanced educational opportunities for
students.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Kristine Kokoski, Lynne Miller, Richard Catlett

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible
Expand course offerings for College Officials Fall 2009+ Administration Registration booklet
high school students at Administration County Officials Enrollment
DCCC. Faculty,Financing Career coordinator

Expand course offerings Online Facilitator Fall 2009+ Administration Class enrollment
affiliated with universities in Fees to universities
NC. Student fees

Establish and support Learn Personnel Fall 2009+ Administration Enrollment records
and Earn Program Career Coordinator

Initiate and support UNCG Software/hardware Fall 2009+ Administration Enrollment records
iSchool program Personnel Career Coordinator
institute/reorganize AP
courses

Invite colleges/financial Research Fall 2009+ Administration Course handbook

foundations to DHS campus Personnel Guidance Staff Visitation records
for College Fair. College recruiters
College Financial personnel

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Five: North Carolina public schools will be governed and
supported by 21st Century systems.
School Goal: Davie High School will be governed and supported by 21st
Century systems.
School Improvement Objective 1 Processes are in place for financial planning and budgeting
that focus on resource attainment and alignment with
priorities to maximize student achievement.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Effective and Efficient Operations Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible

Assess budget needs by Worksheet, Personnel Jan. 2008 – 2011 Department Chairs Departmental minutes
departments Administration

Prioritize by need Recommendations from Jan. 2008-2011 Administration Prioritized list

recommendations from department School Improvement Team
departments

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal 5: Goal Five: North Carolina public schools will be governed and
supported by 21st Century systems.
School Goal: Davie County High School will be governed and supported by
21st Century systems.
School Improvement Objective 2 Twenty-first Century technology and learning tools are
available and are supported by school facilities that have
the capacity for 21st Century learning.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Effective and Efficient Operations Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible
Plan and execute facility Funding, Professional advice Mar. 2008-June, 2009 Administration
renovations Technology Coordinator Facilities completed

Expand technology Funding, Materials, Mar. 2008-June, 2009 Administration

availability through Equipment Technology Coordinator Wiring complete
upgraded wiring and Professional contractors Equipment in place
equipment

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Five: North Carolina public schools will be governed and
supported by 21st Century systems.
School Goal: Davie County High School will be governed and supported by
21st Century systems.
School Improvement Objective 3 Information and fiscal accountability systems are capable of
collecting relevant data and reporting strategic and
operational results.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Effective and Efficient Operations Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible

Activate and maintain
appropriate software and
secure necessary personnel
NC Wise, Cecas, Jan. 2008-June, 2011 SDPI Test scores
Classroom Manager, DC Testing Coordinator
Testmate, Windscan, Administration
Testing Coordinator, Technology Coordinator
Technology Coordinator NC Wise Data Manager
Data Manager, EVAAS

Establish and maintain open Microsoft Outlook,

communication among all Communications Liaison, Jan. 2008-June, 2011 Central Office Personnel Periodic meetings with
responsible parties EVAAS DHS Administration minutes
County-wide Technology
Coordinators

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed
Local Education Agency: Davie County Schools
School Improvement Plan for: 2008-2011
School Name: Davie High School
Strategic Priority/NC Goal Goal Five: North Carolina public schools will be governed and
supported by 21st Century systems.
School Goal: Davie County High School will be governed and supported by
21st Century systems.
School Improvement Objective 4 Procedures are in place to support and sanction schools that
are not meeting state standards for student achievement.
Committee responsible for overseeing/implementation: Effective and Efficient Operations Committee

Strategies Resources Required Time Line Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Responsible

Not applicable at this time DHS Administration Not applicable at this time DHS Administration DHS is a school of progress.

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Signature of Principal / Date Signed Signature of SIT Chair / Date Signed