FY27 DCMS Strategic Improvement Plan

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1	Oconee County Schools			Dove Creek Middle School
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5	Category	Performance Objective	Key Performance Indicators	Action Steps	25-26 Actual	26-27 Target	26-27 Actual	27-28 Target	27-28 Actual	28-29 Target	28-29 Actual	29-30 Target	29-30 Actual

6	Student Achievement and Success		Achieve middle school CCRPI content mastery score at or above 95 (CCPRI Portal)	Utilize data-driven grouping to meet the needs of students to individualize and provide specifically-designed instruction for student growth.	98.1	98.3
7				Utilize reading and math interventions (Read180, ELT, Instructional Extension) with targeted students and evaluate data for instructional-decision making across all grade levels.
8				Utilize vertical meeting time to discuss assessment data, instructional strengths and deficiencies, and common vocabulary.
9				Continue to update formative/summative assessments to include constructed response, critical thinking, and tiered questions that increase rigor and require students to explain their thinking.
10				Utilize digital resources (Membeam, Progress Learning, Pear Assessment) to support instruction and progress monitoring.
11				Continue to work vertically on specific vocabulary instruction and select words that align across grade levels.
12				Develop mid-year and final assessments in Science and Social Studies to more effectively track student progress and growth.
13			Achieve middle school CCRPI progress score at or above 95 (CCPRI Portal)	Collaborate with instructional coach to develop extension activities and add rigor to assessments, with the goal of moving students from Level III to IV.	90.3	95
14				Utilize student-led conferencing and goal setting to increase student accountability.
15				Utilize and monitor collaborative planning among content areas to prioritize data-driven decision making.
16				In Math, specifically plan with extended learning teachers to provide targeted instruction and develop remediation to support students (<40% on Math MAP).
17				In Physical Science, continue to evaluate pacing and adjust order for teaching domains based on data.
18				Provide targeted instructional extension opportunities in ELA, Math, and Physical Science.
19			Improve middle school CCRPI Readiness (CCPRI Portal)	Collaborate with instructional coach to plan targeted professional learning opportunties to promote common literacy instruction across contents (ex: vocabulary instruction	95.5	96
20				Maintain consistent communication among teachers, counselors, administration, and registrar to address student attendance concerns.
21				Utilize the MTSS process to monitor progress of all students, identify at-risk/low-performing students, and implement interventions as needed.
22				Special education teachers will consistently utilize progress monitoring data to make informed instructional decisions by reviewing student performance on a regular basis, reflecting on trends, and making instructional adjustments as needed.
23				Implement strategies for building stamina and motivation in middle school learners.
24		Provide high-quality professional learning	Increase the percentage of teachers reporting a positive professional learning experience as measured by an annual survey.	Develop a consistent practice to gather feedback following school-level professional learning.	no data available	85%
25		Provide high-quality professional learning		Develop a school-level survey to gather professional learning feedback, and set a specific date to administer the year-end survey.	no data available	85%
26	Culture and Climate	Create and maintain an inclusive, innovative, and student-centered enviornment	Increase the percentage of students feeling supported by all staff (average of about half, most of the adults, all of the adults on the Student Climate Survey (Questions 6, 7, 8 for Elementary & Questions 16, 17, 18 for Middle/High)	Promote staff collaboration to strengthen school culture by fostering relationships among students, staff, and families	94%	95%
27				Utilize the MTSS process to identify students who could benefit from a mentor.
28				Support and promote student involvement in extracurricular activities.
29				Maintain implementation of a schoolwide Teachers-as-Advisors program to address student needs, build student/adult relationships, and help students prepare for high school/college transition.
30		Support the physical, social, and emotional well-being of students	Maintain all schools district-wide providing regular opportunities for student advisement (ES-morning meetings, MS/HS student advisement)	Maintain implementation of the DCMS advisement program and add/revise lessons based on student needs/experiences	yes	yes
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32			Maintain 90%+ of staff feeling satisfied in their job	Strengthen school-level communication systems to ensure staff feel informed, supported, and valued in decision-making processes.	94%	95%
33				Continue to foster a collaborative and student-centered culture/climate where everyone feels appreciated and supported
34				Promote teacher morale through the sunshine committee and PTO involvement
35	Community Engagement	Improve effectiveness of communication	Increase number of social media followers at the school and district levels	Publicize social media information on website, in publications, and at parent events.	1489	1550
36				Update DCMS Instagram accounts regularly.
37				Encourage individuals/clubs/sports with social media accounts to update frequently.
38			Maintain opportunities for stakeholder interactions via multiple communication channels, i.e. Newsletters, LMS, Mass Communication Tools, VILLA, Superintendent's Advisory Council	Utilize ParentSquare for consistent communication with parents from individual teachers, school, and district.	yes	yes
39				Continue to develop and share a weekly newsletter with all stakeholders.	yes	yes
40		Increase family engagement	Maintain 90% + of parents reporting they are satisfied with the ways schools provide opprotunities for involvement. School Climate Survey Question # 14-Add % of somewhat satisfied, very satisfied, extremely satisfied)	Continue to work with our PTO partnership on school needs and promote opportunties for parent participation/volunteering.	85%	90%
41				Encourage parent and student attendance at athletic and other extracurricular events.	85%	90%
42			Maintain 90% + of parents who report being satisfied with acquiring information about their child's progress.(School Climate Survey Question # 7 total of somewhat easy, very easy, extremely easy)	Meet with parents as needed while continuing to promote access to Infinite Campus as well as use of ParentSquare.	90%	91%
43				Utilize the MTSS and PBIS processes to determine parent conference needs.	90%	91%
44		Increase meaningful partnerships with business, nonprofit, and higher education	Increase partnerships and contributions that support student learning opportunities, career readiness, and innovative educational experiences. (FY27)	Collaborate with PTO to brainstorm opportunities for partnerships with outside businesses	yes	yes
45				Utilize outside entities as possible options for field trips and guest speakers	yes	yes
46	Organizational and Operational Effectiveness	Promote safe, effective, and efficient environments	Maintain 95% or higher health inspection report	Administration will check in regularly with cafeteria manager and staff.	100	100
47			Maintain 95% or higher health inspection report		100	100
48			Receive satisfactory clean financial audit on monitoring years	Continue to use the Business Services protocols for financial efficiency. Utilize Business Services to address questions.	yes	yes
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50			Train staff and students in OCS safety procedures	Partner with SRO and school nurse to train faculty and staff at the beginning of the year on safety protocols.	yes	yes
51				Revisit safety protocols throughout the year.
52				Implement Standard Response Protocols with students and staff.
53			Complete and report required emergency drills	Plan and execute monthly drills which include fire, severe weather, lockdown, and AED.	yes	yes
54			Complete and report required emergency drills	Collaborate with the Oconee Sheriff's Department and Director of Student Services to plan and execute lockdown drills.	yes	yes
55		Ensure continued stewardship of resources through effective and efficient practices	Align budget resources with OCS goals	Identify needed resources from SIP goals and action steps.	yes	yes
56			Align budget resources with OCS goals		yes	yes
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