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Overview

Lindenwold Middle School

Performance in Core Areas

Climate and Culture

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English Language Arts (ELA) Performance

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NJSLA Data

Lindenwold Middle School

New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA)

Yearly tests in ELA and Math in grades 3-8

Students in grade 9 take the NJ Graduate Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) in English 9, Algebra I, and Geometry (if Alg I in MS)

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More students received a 4 and 5 than last year-- this is improvement

Fewer students scored a 1 or 2 than last year-- this is improvement

ELA

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Fewer students scored a 1 or 2 than last year-- this is improvement

More students received a 4 and 5 than last year-- this is improvement

ELA

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These levels were flat- we want this number to go down

Fewer students received a 4 and 5 than last year-- we want this to go up

ELA

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These levels were flat- we want this number to go down

Fewer students received a 4 and 5 than last year-- we want this to go up

ELA

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LMS English/Language Arts Takeaways

We saw small improvements in Grades 5 and 6

We were not able to improve in grades 7 and 8

We recognize the need to implement a tight focus on standards and NJSLA performance

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LMS English/Language Arts Key Responses

Implementing a single core instructional model focusing on small group instruction (“Instructional Workshop”)

Increasing rigor of benchmark assessments and weekly practice

Higher and more standardized expectations for using assessment data to inform instruction

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ELA

Benchmark Data

Lindenwold Middle School

Benchmarks are given each marking period (MP) all subjects

They are designed to look just like the NJSLA in tested areas

Good indicator for NJSLA future success

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We are seeing some growth in ELA on key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

ELA

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We are seeing some growth in ELA on key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

ELA

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We are seeing some growth in ELA on key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

ELA

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We are seeing some growth in ELA on key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

ELA

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Math Performance

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NJSLA Data

Lindenwold Middle School

New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA)

Yearly tests in ELA and math in grades 3-8

Students in grade 9 take the NJ Graduate Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) in English 9, Algebra I, and Geometry (If Alg I in MS)

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These levels were mostly flat- we want this number to go down

We saw very modest improvement here-- we want this to go up and it did a bit

Math

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These levels were mostly flat - we want this number to go down

Slight decrease here-- we want this to go up

Math

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Fewer 1s (positive result) but too many went from 3 to 2 (negative result)

Slight improvement here-- we want this to go up and it did a bit

Math

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This is a major area of difficulty. These numbers were about the same as last year

Math

Important contextual information: Personnel Turnover

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Our number of students at a 4 is about the same as last year

Math

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Math

Benchmark Data

Lindenwold Middle School

Benchmarks are given each marking period (MP) all subjects

They are designed to look just like the NJSLA in tested areas

Good indicator for NJSLA future success

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We are seeing some growth in math on some key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

Math

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We are seeing some growth in math on some key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

Math

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We are seeing some growth in math on some key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

Math

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We are seeing some growth in math on some key standards from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and more rigorous formative assessment expectations

Math

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LMS Math Takeaways

We saw small improvements in some grades at some performance levels

Overall we were not able to improve in grades 7 and 8

We recognize the need to implement a tight focus on standards and NJSLA performance

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LMS Math Key Responses

Implementing a single core instructional model focusing on small group instruction (math workshop)

Increasing rigor of benchmark assessments and weekly practice

Higher and more standardized expectations for using assessment data to inform instruction

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Performance in Core Areas: ELA

Our Vision…

Student mastery of all

ELA standards

All students reading

on grade level; one full grade or year growth or more for each student

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District ELA Plan
Middle School
Implementation of common Instructional Workshop model supported by Denis Sheeran Instructional workshop use of data to incorporate strategic small group instruction based on data Revised curriculum to tighten what teachers are teaching to achieve the standards Increase expectations for pre-test data → forming ability groups → weekly practice of NJSLA items → students prepared for benchmarks Every PLC focused on data and teacher written responses and plans Addition of reading specialist for students on the cusp of achievement on NJSLA Revamp of language acquisition in Language and Content Development classes for MLs

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District ELA Plan
Middle School
Increased parent communication about benchmarks through Linkit parent portal Increased student conferencing about progress through Linkit student portal Making benchmark and NJSLA performance a core part of climate and culture through Bring on the Benchmark Special attention to retention and recruitment-- monthly new teacher support sessions and opportunities for growth and professional development (book study, data leadership workshops, instructional academies) More focused use of IXL for reading diagnostic support (software for reading practice)

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Performance in Core Areas: Math

On-grade-level performance and success on NJSLA and benchmarks

Improved Algebra I passing rates

Student confidence in math achievement in all assessments

Long-term goals: increased success in challenging courses at MS/HS

Our Vision…

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District Math Plan
Middle School
Implementation of common Math Workshop model supported by Denis Sheeran Math workshop use of data to incorporate strategic small group instruction based on data Revised curriculum to tighten what teachers are teaching to achieve the standards Increase expectations for pre-test data → forming ability groups → weekly practice of NJSLA items → students prepared for benchmarks Every PLC focused on data and teacher written responses and plans Addition of reading specialist position for students on the cusp of achievement on NJSLA-- much of math assessment is language-heavy and contextual

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District Math Plan
Middle School
Increased parent communication about benchmarks through Linkit parent portal Increased student conferencing about progress through Linkit student portal Making benchmark and NJSLA performance a core part of climate and culture through Bring on the Benchmark Special attention to retention and recruitment-- monthly new teacher support sessions and opportunities for growth and professional development (book study, data leadership workshops, instructional academies) More focused use of IXL for math diagnostic support (software for math practice)

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Lindenwold Middle School

Science and Social Studies Performance

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Science

NJSLA Data

Lindenwold Middle School

Science NJSLA given in 5th, 8th, and 11th grades

Very rigorous test aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

NGSS are very skills-driven, as opposed to acquiring facts and content

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Science

The vast majority of our students are at Level 1 or 2

This 22-23 science data was provided to show our starting point. Linkit is still processing the 23-24 science data.

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Science

Benchmarks

Lindenwold Middle School

Benchmarks are given each marking period (MP) all subjects

They are designed to look just like the NJSLA in tested areas

Good indicator for NJSLA future success

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We are seeing some growth in science benchmarks from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and increased expectations for teaching to the standards

Science

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We are seeing some growth in science benchmarks from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and increased expectations for teaching to the standards

Science

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We are seeing some growth in science benchmarks from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and increased expectations for teaching to the standards

Science

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We are seeing some growth in science benchmarks from last year to this year

We attribute this to our strategic plan instructional focuses and increased expectations for teaching to the standards

Science

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Social Studies

Benchmark Data

Lindenwold Middle School

Benchmarks are given each marking period (MP) all subjects

SS is not a tested area in NJSLA

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We have made significant changes to our SS benchmarks as we make them more rigorous and more aligned to the standards

Social Studies

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We have made significant changes to our SS benchmarks as we make them more rigorous and more aligned to the standards

Social Studies

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We have made significant changes to our SS benchmarks as we make them more rigorous and more aligned to the standards

Social Studies

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We have made significant changes to our SS benchmarks as we make them more rigorous and more aligned to the standards

Social Studies

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Performance in Core Areas:

Science and Social Studies

On-grade-level performance and success on NJSLA and benchmarks

Long-term goals: increased success in higher-level electives at LHS

Our Vision…

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District Science and Social Studies Plan
Middle School
Curriculum implementation expectations to tighten what teachers are teaching to achieve the standards Implementation of common Instructional Workshop model supported by Denis Sheeran Instructional workshop use of data to incorporate strategic small group instruction based on data Increase expectations for pre-test data → forming ability groups → weekly practice of NJSLA items → students prepared for benchmarks Expanded professional development on the NGSS and how they translate into classroom daily lesson planning Use of Language and Content Development (LCD) for Multilingual Learners (MLs) to have support learning science content

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Culture and Climate

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

AIR: Alternate Instruction Room

OSS: Out-of-School Suspension

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Culture and Climate: LMS

Number of Suspensions

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Culture and Climate: LMS

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Restorative Justice- Restorative Resolutions

Goal- Reduce the number of exclusionary discipline resolutions

LMS	LHS
407	241
24%	14%

We currently apply restorative justice to LMS 24% of the time and LHS 14% of the time

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LMS-Restorative Alternate Instruction Room

AIR SCHEDULE

7:40 - 8:00 7TH & 8TH GRADERS ARRIVE AND EAT BREAKFAST

8:00 - 8:15 GO OVER EXPECTATIONS AND DAILY SCHEDULE (7TH & 8TH)

8:15 - 8:45 7TH & 8TH GRADERS START WORK

8:20 - 8:40 5TH & 6TH GRADERS ARRIVE AND EAT BREAKFAST

8:45 - 8:55 7TH & 8TH GRADERS MIND BREAK (APPROPRIATE CHROMEBOOK GAMES, FIDGETS OR STRETCHING LEGS)

8:40 - 8:55 GO OVER EXPECTATIONS AND DAILY SCHEDULE (5TH & 6TH)

9:00 - 9:05 BATHROOM BREAK

9:05 - 9:45 RESTORATIVE GROUP

9:45 - 9:55 REFLECTION ON WHAT BROUGHT ME TO AIR

9:55 - 10:35 ALL GRADES DO WORK (QUIET LEVEL 0)

10:40 - 11:05 FINISHING UP REFLECTION

11:05 - 11:15 ALL GRADES MIND BREAK (APPROPRIATE CHROMEBOOK GAMES, FIDGETS OR STRETCHING LEGS)

11:20 - 12:20 LUNCH & BATHROOM BREAK (STUDENTS WILL HAVE TIME FOR BOARD GAMES, APPROPRIATE CHROMEBOOK GAMES, OR TIME IF YOU WANT TO SPEAK WITH ME)

12:22 - 1:02 ALL GRADES DO WORK (QUIET LEVEL 0)

1:05 - 1:35 REFLECTION FORM WILL BE COMPLETED

1:35 - 1:45 ALL GRADES MIND BREAK (APPROPRIATE CHROMEBOOK GAMES, FIDGETS OR STRETCHING LEGS)

1:45 - 2:15 ALL GRADES DO WORK (QUIET LEVEL 0)

2:15 - 2:25 REVIEW WORK COMPLETION (7TH & 8TH) 5TH AND 6TH MIND BREAK

2:25 7TH & 8TH GRADE DISMISSED

2:25 - 2:55 FINISHING UP WORK (5TH & 6TH)

2:55 - 3:05 REVIEWING WORK COMPLETION (5TH & 6TH)

3:05 5TH & 6TH DISMISSED

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Restorative Circle

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MAKING AMENDS

What are you some ways we can make things right if we’ve hurt someone?
How do you feel when someone sincerely apologizes to you?

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Outcomes

Violent incidents: 89.6% increase

Weapon incidents= increase by 3 incidents

Student Safety Data System

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LMS

2.7%

Goal

Outcome

Explicitly define the terms: “Disrespect of Staff”, “disruptive behavior”, and "Incitement/

Potentially dangerous conduct” within the LMS code of conduct for the purposes of lowering the over-representation of Black/

African-American students by 5% by June 2024.

Reduction of over-representation of Black/African-American

Students in discipline referrals.

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Climate and Culture

Every student feels valued, respected, and safe,

Restorative practices foster positive relationships, academic success, and a sense of belonging

We see a reduction in exclusionary discipline practices, especially addressing over-representation of marginalized groups.

Our Vision…

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LMS Climate and Culture Plan
Middle School
SEL Days State of the Class Assemblies Increase in mediation Increase involvement of parents for more challenging students (some parents have volunteered for a parent group) Monthly LMS parent meetings Increase of mental health services for students Professional development for staff on relationship development, classroom management and student engagement Increased administrative building walkthroughs Implementation of Positive Behavior Support in School (PBSIS)

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