School Improvement Plan 2015-2016
School Improvement Team
Principal - Kay Frey __________ Date ___________
Assistant Principal - Jason Traster __________ Date ___________
Curriculum Coordinator - Telana Hicks __________ Date ___________
Chair - Amy Franz __________ Date ___________
SPED - Renee Tanner/Designee __________ Date ___________
Kindergarten - Tessa Bailey __________ Date ___________
1st Grade - Jessica Borgerding __________ Date ___________
2nd Grade - Tyler Miller __________ Date ___________
3rd Grade – Cindy Mattingly __________ Date ___________
4th Grade - Margie McMasters __________ Date ___________
5th Grade - Warren Selzer __________ Date ___________
Specials - Amy Franz or designee __________ Date ___________
Non-certified - Tara McLeod __________ Date ___________
Parent Rep. - Eliana Maloney __________ Date ___________
Parent Rep. - Tamara Beeler __________ Date ___________
KCSMA Governing Board
Chairperson - Thom Suddreth
Vice Chair - Shawnita Haliburton
Secretary - Candice Wharton
Treasurer - Dave Peeples
Director - Coleen James
Director - Lateefah Connor
Director - Dr. Coleen James
Governing Board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, at 6:30pm. Parents and community are informed of meetings via the KCSMA and KCSMA Board website.
Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy School Improvement Plan 2014-2015 Table of Contents
Table of Contents 3
Statement of Purpose 3
School Profile 5
Teaching and Learning 6
School Strengths 6
School Challenges 6
Organizational Characteristics 7
Cross Training Plan 2012-2015 9
Red type indicates progress towards training plan 2014-15 9
School Committees 2015-2016 17
Stakeholder Communication and Relationships 20
Resources and Support Systems 34
School Improvement Team Description and Responsibilities 35
Demographics 39
Charter Goals 40
5th Grade Writing Assessment 41
Performance Targets 44
Waivers 48
Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy School Improvement Plan 2013-2014
To provide a safe, positive learning environment that inspires strong character; promotes intellectual, social, and emotional development; and challenges all students to aspire to their personal best.
VISION
We believe the following to be true about Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy and our mission as educators:
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Learning must be made relevant through real world connections.
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Every child has value and can learn.
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Parent and community involvement enhance and improve teaching and learning
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All children benefit from a climate of high expectations, social justice and encouragement.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
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KCSMA will ensure that all students attain high levels of achievement in all content areas by focusing on teaching and learning the Common Core Standards.
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KCSMA will ensure a safe learning and working environment for all.
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KCSMA will provide resources, internal and community support to ensure increased student understanding through project-based and experiential learning, towards continuous improvement in student performance and school effectiveness.
KCSMA Data Team Mission
To initiate a structured implementation of data use and plan how it should be analyzed throughout the school. School wide Data Team members will train, research, and facilitate the use of data and help their colleagues be successful. Data Team will ensure the data is used to guide instruction as effectively and efficiently as possible. Additionally we strive to create a positive data culture that celebrates ingenuity and creativity in finding solutions to data problems.
School Profile
Kennesaw Charter School was organized and begun in August 2003, as an attempt by parents and local organizations to introduce and develop an educational institution that is high achieving and promotes strong parent involvement. The charter school is a public school within the city of Kennesaw, Georgia in Cobb County.
Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy is a member of Georgia Charter Schools Inc. In November 2014 Cobb County approved a five year charter for the school. In February 2015 Georgia Department of Education approved a five year charter for KCSMA.
Kennesaw Charter School became self-managed in 2010, ending management from EMO Imagine Schools.
Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy serves grades K-5 and was re-accredited by AdvancED SACS CASI in March 2013.
Students and staff moved to 3010 Cobb Parkway in April 2012, making this the third year in the facility.
The current student population is 880 students, 69 certified teachers, 9 paraprofessional teachers,1 full time guidance counselor, 1 principal and 1 assistant principal.
Student population is comprised of 48.6% African American, 31.2% Caucasian, 9.2% Hispanic.
Overall demographics also include the following: 6.7% Asian, 4.3% other. The school gender ratio is males: 52% and females: 48%. Other programs and student services are listed below.
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