CIMS :: Florida Department of Education

Brevard Public Schools

Royal Palm Charter School

2021-22 Schoolwide Improvement Plan

Table of Contents

3School Demographics

4Purpose and Outline of the SIP

5School Information

12Needs Assessment

23Planning for Improvement

29Positive Culture & Environment

0Budget to Support Goals

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Royal Palm Charter School

7145 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

www.royalpalmcharter.com

Demographics

Principal: Shannon Shupe

Start Date for this Principal: 7/1/2011

2019-20 Status

(per MSID File)

Active

School Type and Grades Served

(per MSID File)

Combination School

KG-8

Primary Service Type

(per MSID File)

K-12 General Education

2018-19 Title I School Yes

2018-19 Economically

Disadvantaged (FRL) Rate

(as reported on Survey 3)

[Data Not Available]

2018-19 ESSA Subgroups Represented

(subgroups with 10 or more students)

(subgroups in orange are below the federal threshold)

Black/African American Students

Economically Disadvantaged Students

Hispanic Students

Multiracial Students

Students With Disabilities

White Students

School Grades History

2018-19: C (48%)

2017-18: C (50%)

2016-17: C (51%)

2015-16: C (44%)

2019-20 School Improvement (SI) Information*

SI Region Northeast

Regional Executive Director Dustin Sims

Turnaround Option/Cycle N/A

Year

Support Tier

ESSA Status TS&I

* As defined under Rule 6A-1.099811, Florida Administrative Code. For more information, click here.

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School Board Approval

N/A

SIP Authority

Section 1001.42(18), Florida Statutes, requires district school boards to annually approve and require

implementation of a Schoolwide Improvement Plan (SIP) for each school in the district that has a school grade

of D or F. This plan is also a requirement for Targeted Support and Improvement (TS&I) and Comprehensive

Support and Improvement (CS&I) schools pursuant to 1008.33 F.S. and the Every Student Succeeds Act

(ESSA).

To be designated as TS&I, a school must have one or more ESSA subgroup(s) with a Federal Index below

41%. This plan shall be approved by the district. There are three ways a school can be designated as CS&I:

1. have a school grade of D or F

2. have a graduation rate of 67% or lower

3. have an overall Federal Index below 41%.

For these schools, the SIP shall be approved by the district as well as the Bureau of School Improvement.

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) SIP template meets all statutory and rule requirements for

traditional public schools and incorporates all components required for schools receiving Title I funds. This

template is required by State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.099811, Florida Administrative Code, for all non-

charter schools with a current grade of D or F, or a graduation rate 67% or less. Districts may opt to require a

SIP using a template of its choosing for schools that do not fit the aforementioned conditions. This document

was prepared by school and district leadership using the FDOE's school improvement planning web

application located at www.floridacims.org.

Purpose and Outline of the SIP

The SIP is intended to be the primary artifact used by every school with stakeholders to review data, set goals,

create an action plan and monitor progress. The Florida Department of Education encourages schools to use

the SIP as a “living document” by continually updating, refining and using the plan to guide their work

throughout the year. This printed version represents the SIP as of the “Date Modified” listed in the footer.

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Part I: School Information

School Mission and Vision

Provide the school's mission statement.

The mission of Royal Palm Charter School is to create a community of leaders that are equipped with

the skills and knowledge needed to excel in any and all academic and social challenges they encounter

throughout their educational careers.

Provide the school's vision statement.

Royal Palm Charter was created to challenge and meet the individual needs of every student in our

community. We strive to develop students’ individual strengths in order to build their confidence to think

independently, creatively and problem solve. We make every effort to develop a strong parent/teacher

connection that creates an active partnership to reinforce the school/home connection. We believe this

relationship serves as the foundation for a child’s educational career.

School Leadership Team

Membership

Identify the name, email address, position title, and job duties/responsibilities for each member of the

school leadership team.:

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Name Title

Job Duties and

Responsibilities

Shupe,

Shannon

Principal

To provide the leadership and management necessary to

administer and supervise all programs, policies and

activities of the school to ensure high quality educational

experiences and services for the students in

a safe and enriching environment.

Develop and maintain positive school/community relations by

promoting/marketing the school and its priorities to the

community served. Communicate school information, goals,

student learning and behavior expectations to all customer

groups by using effective communication techniques with

students, teachers, parents and stakeholders.

Duties of Principal include, but are not limited to, the

following:

-Student Performance

•Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement

that are in line with the goals of RPCS.

•Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly

student outcome goals as defined by RPCS

Organizational Leadership

•Develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with

the vision and mission of RPCS.

•Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration

amongst the staff,

teachers, students and families.

•Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff

success and promotes respect and appreciation for all

students, staff and parents.

•Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that

program objectives are met.

•Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal funding

sources.

•Manage student enrollment process to ensure that the

school achieves its targeted enrollment projections.

•Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors,

and property.

•Ensure an orderly learning environment.

•Ensure appropriate standards of student behavior,

performance, and attendance.

•Ensure that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly and

immediately.

-Instructional Leadership

•Manage, evaluate and develop a team of teachers.

•Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve

student achievement results.

•Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching

methodologies and practices.

•Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead

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Name Title

Job Duties and

Responsibilities

discussions about student

performance.

•Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice

through coaching,

professional development, modeling, and collaborative

planning.

•Keep abreast of successful instructional methodologies and

practices.

•Provide high quality curricular training and resources to

staff.

•Ensure consistencies in instruction and practice amongst

team of teachers.

•Foster culture of professionalism among teachers and staff.

•Ensure learning environment and classroom instruction

maximizes student

learning.

•Monitor progress of all students.

•Supervise and mentor all teachers.

-Operational Leadership

•Implement the budget development process with the

assistance of the Board of Directors and School Accountant

that meets targeted requirements.

•Oversee routine facilities maintenance.

•Oversee management of school records and resources as

necessary.

•Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal laws and

regulations.

-Personnel

•Recruit, select, and hire school staff, including teachers and

school-based support staff.

•Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and

staff performance.

•Administer RPCS approved personnel policies and

procedures.

•Oversee any and all disciplinary actions.

•Provide for adequate supervision, training, and evaluation of

all staff and volunteers.

•Communicate the vision that supports the school’s goals

and values.

•Create an effective team of people jointly responsible for the

attainment of school goals and committed to achieving

excellence.

6. Community Relations

•Serve as liaison between teachers, parents, and the

community.

Rodriguez,

Amy

Assistant

Principal

Duties of Assistant Principal include, but are not limited to,

the following:

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Name Title

Job Duties and

Responsibilities

Student Performance

•Assist in setting and enforcing rigorous standards for

student achievement that are in line with the goals of RPCS.

•Assist in developing organizational goals and objectives

consistent with the vision and mission of RPCS.

•Assist in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and

collaboration amongst the staff,

teachers, students and families.

•Help foster a school climate that supports both student and

staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all

students, staff and parents.

•Help ensure the safety and security of all students, staff,

visitors, and property.

•Help ensure an orderly learning environment.

•Help ensure appropriate standards of student behavior,

performance, and attendance.

•Ensure that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly and

immediately.

-Instructional Leadership

•Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve

student achievement results.

•Help ensure use of effective, research-based teaching

methodologies and practices.

•Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead

discussions about student performance.

•Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice

through coaching, professional development, modeling, and

collaborative planning.

•Keep abreast of successful instructional methodologies and

practices.

•Provide high quality curricular training and resources to

staff.

•Ensure consistencies in instruction and practice amongst

team of teachers.

•Monitor progress of all students.

•Supervise and mentor all 3rd through 5th grade teachers.

•Oversee ESE Coordinator and Teachers

Vernon,

Tresa

Assistant

Principal

Duties of Assistant Principal include, but are not limited to,

the following:

Student Performance

•Assist in setting and enforcing rigorous standards for

student achievement that are in line with the goals of RPCS.

•Assist in developing organizational goals and objectives

consistent with the vision and mission of RPCS.

•Assist in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and

collaboration amongst the staff,

teachers, students and families.

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Name Title

Job Duties and

Responsibilities

•Help foster a school climate that supports both student and

staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all

students, staff and parents.

•Help ensure the safety and security of all students, staff,

visitors, and property.

•Help ensure an orderly learning environment.

•Help ensure appropriate standards of student behavior,

performance, and attendance.

•Ensure that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly and

immediately.

-Instructional Leadership

•Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve

student achievement results.

•Help ensure use of effective, research-based teaching

methodologies and practices.

•Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead

discussions about student performance.

•Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice

through coaching,professional development, modeling, and

collaborative planning.

•Keep abreast of successful instructional methodologies and

practices.

•Provide high quality curricular training and resources to

staff.

•Ensure consistencies in instruction and practice amongst

team of teachers.

•Monitor progress of all students.

•Supervise and mentor all K through 2nd grade teachers.

Demographic Information

Principal start date

Friday 7/1/2011, Shannon Shupe

Number of teachers with a 2019 3-year aggregate or a 1-year Algebra state VAM rating of Highly

Effective. Note: For UniSIG Supplemental Teacher Allocation, teachers must have at least 10 student

assessments.

Number of teachers with a 2019 3-year aggregate or a 1-year Algebra state VAM rating of

Effective. Note: For UniSIG Supplemental Teacher Allocation, teachers must have at least 10 student

assessments.

Total number of teacher positions allocated to the school

Total number of students enrolled at the school

332

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Identify the number of instructional staff who left the school during the 2020-21 school year.

Identify the number of instructional staff who joined the school during the 2021-22 school year.

Demographic Data

Early Warning Systems

2021-22

The number of students by grade level that exhibit each early warning indicator listed:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Number of students enrolled 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Attendance below 90 percent 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 10

One or more suspensions 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 12

Course failure in ELA 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 8

Course failure in Math 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 6

Level 1 on 2019 statewide FSA ELA assessment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Level 1 on 2019 statewide FSA Math assessment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of students with a substantial reading

deficiency

2 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 11

Level 1 on 2021 statewide FSA ELA assessments 0 0 0 0 2 7 12 8 3 0 0 0 0 32

Level 1 on 2021 statewide FSA Math assessment 0 0 0 0 12 9 13 6 5 0 0 0 0 45

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

The number of students with two or more early warning indicators:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Students with two or more indicators 0 0 0 0 1 6 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 23

The number of students identified as retainees:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Retained Students: Current Year 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7

Students retained two or more times 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date this data was collected or last updated

Thursday 9/16/2021

2020-21 - As Reported

The number of students by grade level that exhibit each early warning indicator:

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Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Number of students enrolled 35 29 28 36 30 43 38 46 34 0 0 0 0 319

Attendance below 90 percent 2 3 0 3 4 4 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 27

One or more suspensions 1 2 1 2 3 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 19

Course failure in ELA 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 13

Course failure in Math 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4

Level 1 on 2019 statewide ELA

assessment

0 0 0 0 1 2 11 4 3 0 0 0 0 21

Level 1 on 2019 statewide Math

assessment

0 0 0 0 0 4 8 5 5 0 0 0 0 22

The number of students with two or more early warning indicators:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Students with two or more indicators 1 1 0 0 3 1 11 4 2 0 0 0 0 23

The number of students identified as retainees:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Retained Students: Current Year 1 2 1 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 11

Students retained two or more times 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3

2020-21 - Updated

The number of students by grade level that exhibit each early warning indicator:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Number of students enrolled 35 29 28 36 30 43 38 46 34 0 0 0 0 319

Attendance below 90 percent 2 3 0 3 4 4 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 27

One or more suspensions 1 2 1 2 3 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 19

Course failure in ELA 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 13

Course failure in Math 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4

Level 1 on 2019 statewide ELA

assessment

0 0 0 0 1 2 11 4 3 0 0 0 0 21

Level 1 on 2019 statewide Math

assessment

0 0 0 0 0 4 8 5 5 0 0 0 0 22

The number of students with two or more early warning indicators:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Students with two or more indicators 1 1 0 0 3 1 11 4 2 0 0 0 0 23

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The number of students identified as retainees:

Grade Level

Indicator

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Total

Retained Students: Current Year 1 2 1 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 11

Students retained two or more times 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3

Part II: Needs Assessment/Analysis

School Data Review

Please note that the district and state averages shown here represent the averages for similar school types

(elementary, middle, high school, or combination schools).

Grade Level Data Review - State Assessments

NOTE: This data is raw data and includes ALL students who tested at the school. This is not school

grade data.

ELA

Grade Year School District

School-

District

Comparison

State

School-

State

Comparison

03 2021

2019 74% 64% 10% 58% 16%

Cohort Comparison

04 2021

2019 50% 61% -11% 58% -8%

Cohort Comparison -74%

05 2021

2019 55% 60% -5% 56% -1%

Cohort Comparison -50%

06 2021

2019 51% 60% -9% 54% -3%

Cohort Comparison -55%

07 2021

2019 60% 58% 2% 52% 8%

Cohort Comparison -51%

08 2021

2019 49% 63% -14% 56% -7%

Cohort Comparison -60%

MATH

Grade Year School District

School-

District

Comparison

State

School-

State

Comparison

03 2021

2019 70% 61% 9% 62% 8%

Cohort Comparison

04 2021

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MATH

Grade Year School District

School-

District

Comparison

State

School-

State

Comparison

2019 52% 64% -12% 64% -12%

Cohort Comparison -70%

05 2021

2019 53% 60% -7% 60% -7%

Cohort Comparison -52%

06 2021

2019 40% 67% -27% 55% -15%

Cohort Comparison -53%

07 2021

2019 37% 62% -25% 54% -17%

Cohort Comparison -40%

08 2021

2019 45% 43% 2% 46% -1%

Cohort Comparison -37%

SCIENCE

Grade Year School District

School-

District

Comparison

State

School-

State

Comparison

05 2021

2019 42% 56% -14% 53% -11%

Cohort Comparison

08 2021

2019 24% 53% -29% 48% -24%

Cohort Comparison -42%

BIOLOGY EOC

Year School District

School

Minus

District

State

School

Minus

State

2021

2019

CIVICS EOC

Year School District

School

Minus

District

State

School

Minus

State

2021

2019 83% 74% 9% 71% 12%

HISTORY EOC

Year School District

School

Minus

District

State

School

Minus

State

2021

2019

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ALGEBRA EOC

Year School District

School

Minus

District

State

School

Minus

State

2021

2019 47% 61% -14% 61% -14%

GEOMETRY EOC

Year School District

School

Minus

District

State

School

Minus

State

2021

2019 0% 60% -60% 57% -57%

Grade Level Data Review - Progress Monitoring Assessments

Provide the progress monitoring tool(s) by grade level used to compile the below data.

NWEA Map Diagnostic for Reading and Math.

Grade 1

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

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Grade 2

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 59 41 40

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

0 0 0

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

0 0 0

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 74 78 83

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

0 0 50

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

100 100 0

Grade 3

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 75 67 56

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

0 0 0

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

100 100 100

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 43 47 44

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

0 0 0

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

0 0 0

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Grade 4

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 71 71 41

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

50 50 0

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

NA NA NA

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 64 41 47

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

75 85 25

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

NA NA NA

Grade 5

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 49 49 38

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

0 0 0

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

0 0 0

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 39 23 30

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

25 0 0

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

0 0 0

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

Science

English Language

Learners

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Grade 6

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 59 43 49

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

16 22 29

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

0 0 0

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 54 37 47

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

50 22 25

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

0 0 0

Grade 7

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 74 72 73

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

40 20 50

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

50 100 100

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 72 77 76

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

40 60 60

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

100 100 50

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

Civics

English Language

Learners

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Grade 8

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 92 85 87

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

NA NA NA

English Language

Arts

English Language

Learners

NA NA NA

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students 100 85 87

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

NA NA NA

Mathematics

English Language

Learners

NA NA NA

Number/%

Proficiency

Fall Winter Spring

All Students

Economically

Disadvantaged

Students With

Disabilities

Science

English Language

Learners

Subgroup Data Review

2021 SCHOOL GRADE COMPONENTS BY SUBGROUPS

Subgroups

ELA

Ach.

ELA

L25%

Math

Ach.

Math

L25%

Sci

Ach.

Accel.

Grad

Rate

2019-20

C & C

Accel

2019-20

2019 SCHOOL GRADE COMPONENTS BY SUBGROUPS

Subgroups

ELA

Ach.

ELA

L25%

Math

Ach.

Math

L25%

Sci

Ach.

Accel.

Grad

Rate

2017-18

C & C

Accel

2017-18

SWD 27 26 25 30 41 7

BLK 46 39 33 37 40 36 25 73

HSP 59 52 24 33 27

MUL 59 56 53 50

WHT 62 48 28 64 56 50 45 78 56

FRL 57 46 32 48 48 43 25 81 35

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2018 SCHOOL GRADE COMPONENTS BY SUBGROUPS

Subgroups

ELA

Ach.

ELA

L25%

Math

Ach.

Math

L25%

Sci

Ach.

Accel.

Grad

Rate

2016-17

C & C

Accel

2016-17

SWD 34 50 33 34 50 54

BLK 42 43 36 37 40 30

HSP 61 52 43 43 30

MUL 55 41 50 41

WHT 62 57 45 54 53 54 59 67 47

FRL 52 50 42 45 47 44 43 75 38

ESSA Data Review

This data has been updated for the 2018-19 school year as of 7/16/2019.

ESSA Federal Index

ESSA Category (TS&I or CS&I) TS&I

OVERALL Federal Index – All Students 48

OVERALL Federal Index Below 41% All Students NO

Total Number of Subgroups Missing the Target 2

Progress of English Language Learners in Achieving English Language Proficiency

Total Points Earned for the Federal Index 435

Total Components for the Federal Index 9

Percent Tested 99%

Subgroup Data

Students With Disabilities

Federal Index - Students With Disabilities 29

Students With Disabilities Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? YES

Number of Consecutive Years Students With Disabilities Subgroup Below 32% 1

English Language Learners

Federal Index - English Language Learners

English Language Learners Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? N/A

Number of Consecutive Years English Language Learners Subgroup Below 32% 0

Asian Students

Federal Index - Asian Students

Asian Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? N/A

Number of Consecutive Years Asian Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

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Black/African American Students

Federal Index - Black/African American Students 41

Black/African American Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? NO

Number of Consecutive Years Black/African American Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

Hispanic Students

Federal Index - Hispanic Students 39

Hispanic Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? YES

Number of Consecutive Years Hispanic Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

Multiracial Students

Federal Index - Multiracial Students 55

Multiracial Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? NO

Number of Consecutive Years Multiracial Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

Native American Students

Federal Index - Native American Students

Native American Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? N/A

Number of Consecutive Years Native American Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

Pacific Islander Students

Federal Index - Pacific Islander Students

Pacific Islander Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? N/A

Number of Consecutive Years Pacific Islander Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

White Students

Federal Index - White Students 54

White Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? NO

Number of Consecutive Years White Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

Economically Disadvantaged Students

Federal Index - Economically Disadvantaged Students 46

Economically Disadvantaged Students Subgroup Below 41% in the Current Year? NO

Number of Consecutive Years Economically Disadvantaged Students Subgroup Below 32% 0

Analysis

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Data Analysis

Answer the following analysis questions using the progress monitoring data and state assessment data,

if applicable.

What trends emerge across grade levels, subgroups and core content areas?

In general, the students performed low in Math, with the most significant decreases in grades 3-5.

Based on 2021 FSA data only 26% of the lowest 25 percentile made learning gains.

Grades 4 and 5 in ELA and Math remain a major concern.

ELL and ESE subgroups remain a significant concern. Only a few of each category showed

proficiency based on 2020-2021 progress monitoring data.

What data components, based off progress monitoring and 2019 state assessments,

demonstrate the greatest need for improvement?

Based on the 2019 Data:

The Science scores for both grades 5 and 8 decreased. The 8th grades scored made a dramatic

decrease. The 8th grade scores dropped 21% from the previous year while 5th grade scores dropped

a small amount.

Grade 4 student scores decreased significantly in math and reading. We have seen this trend over

the past few years with the students scoring much higher in 3rd grade then dropping in 4th grade.

In grades 6-8, Math cohort scores decreased. The focus of the middle school math teacher was not

consistently on the standards based curriculum provided to him/students. While the students were

taught the material there was not a consistent demonstration of mastery before moving on to new

material.

ELA data showed an inconsistent performance with 3rd grade proficiency staying the same, 4th grade

decreasing, 5th grade increasing, 6th grade decreasing, 7th increasing and 8th decreasing.

Based on 2021 MAP Reading Testing Data:

K-2 scored consistently lower in the area of communicating through writing .

3 - 7 scored consistently lower in the area of vocabulary and informational text.

Based on 2021 MAP Math Testing Data

Students in K-2 consistently scored lower in the area of Measurement and Data Analysis

Students in 3-8 consistently scored lower in the areas of algebraic reasoning and geometric

reasoning.

Based on 2021 Phonics Screener for Intervention (PSI) and Phonological Assessment Screener for

Intervention (PASI) Data

K-2 students show a need for additional support in phonological awareness and acquisition.

What were the contributing factors to this need for improvement? What new actions would

need to be taken to address this need for improvement?

There was inconsistency with teachers in 4th grade; we had 3 different teachers for one classroom.

The Middle School math position was filled by a substitute teacher for half the year. It is necessary to

have a dedicated math teacher with understanding of the standards and expectations.

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Additionally, Covid precautions limited the amount of after school tutoring and peer to peer tutoring

that was offered.

What data components, based off progress monitoring and 2019 state assessments, showed

the most improvement?

Based on SY 20/21 Middle School ELA scores showed an improvement as well as 7th grade FSA

Math.

Based on 2019 Data:

5th grade ELA increased 20%. There was a specific focus on reading comprehension in the area of

non-fiction text integrating Social Studies and Science content into language arts. In addition,

vocabulary was a focus to ensure that students knew the vocabulary and had strategies for utilizing

the context to figure out words when necessary.

8th grade math increased 23%, however, this is inflated since the previous year was such a low

score. We did, however, not move as many students into the Algebra course and more students

stayed in the 8th grade Math Course which they were better prepared for.

What were the contributing factors to this improvement? What new actions did your school

take in this area?

Based on 2019 Data:

In ELA there was a specific focus on reading comprehension in the area of non-fiction text integrating

Social Studies and Science content into language arts. In addition, vocabulary was a focus to ensure

that students knew the vocabulary and had strategies for utilizing the context to figure out words

when necessary.

We did not move as many students into the Algebra course and more students stayed in the 8th

grade Math Course which they were better prepared for.

What strategies will need to be implemented in order to accelerate learning?

In order to accelerate learning the school will be offering after school tutoring twice per week in

addition to RTI groups held within the day. Students that scored level 1 will participate in an intensive

reading and/or math course.

Students will utilize the Edgenuity program that is based on the MAP diagnostic tests - students will

need to utilize this program in order to get the personalized instruction to close learning gaps.

Based on the contributing factors and strategies identified to accelerate learning, describe the

professional development opportunities that will be provided at the school to support

teachers and leaders.

Teachers will receive professional development on the new BEST standards for ELA in addition to the

newly adopted reading curriculum.

They will receive training in MAP resources, Spelling Stories (phonics program) and STEMscopes

assessments,

Provide a description of the additional services that will be implemented to ensure

sustainability of improvement in the next year and beyond.

A second reading resource teacher will provide intervention to students as well as support for

teaches,

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Part III: Planning for Improvement

Areas of Focus:

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#1. Instructional Practice specifically relating to ELA

Area of

Focus

Description

and

Rationale:

SY20-21 FSA ELA data shows 55% of students performed at proficiency (3+) compared to

the district average of 57%.

SY20-21 FSA ELA data shows 41% of 4th graders performing at proficiency (3+)

compared to the state average of 52% and the district average 58%. Additionally, SY20-21

FSA ELA data shows 41% of 5th graders performing at proficiency (3+) compared to the

state average of 54% and the district average 59%.

Measureable

Outcome:

ELA proficiency in grades 4 and 5 will increase, as measured by FSA ELA assessments

from 41% to 50%.

Monitoring:

This area of focus will be monitored through ongoing progress monitoring through:

MAP Diagnostic Growth Assessment in ELA (3 times yearly)

Edgenuity Standards Mastery

Person

responsible

for

monitoring

outcome:

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Evidence-

based

Strategy:

Overall Tier 1 ELA performance will improve through implementation of the following

strategies:

The school will adopt an approved Reading Curriculum, CKLA (K-5) and Amplify ELA (6-8).

The school will utilize the NWEA Map program in order to assess students and analyze

gaps and resources to create personalized programs through Edgenuity as well as focused

intervention groups.

The school will utilize Florida Ready curriculum (3-5) and Measure Up curriculum (6-8) as

supplemental resources to provide additional support.

Rationale

for

Evidence-

based

Strategy:

The CKLA and Amplify ELA curriculum provides direct instruction aligned with the new

BEST Standards.

NWEA Map combined with Edgenuity can pinpoint students' gaps and provides resources

for classroom and resource teachers to utilize when working with students in small groups.

Student paths' are programmed based on diagnostic testing results and are personalized

to students' needs.

The Florida Ready and Measure Up programs are standards-based materials that support

student mastery.

Action Steps to Implement

Purchase CKLA and Amplify Reading Curriculum

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Organize a time for representatives from Amplify and NWEA to train teachers on curriculum and

resources.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

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Review student data monthly by grade level with lead teachers and administration.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Review data monthly for students with disabilities with ESE Coordinator/Teachers

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Review mid year diagnostic to assess student growth and needs for additional supports.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Hire a teacher for reading intervention to target grades K-4, focusing on students in the lowest 25%. (T)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Hire a reading coach to support professional development of teachers with BEST Standards and

implementation of new curriculum. (T)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Hire a part-time paraprofessional for additional support within the classroom for grades 6-8. (T)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Hire a part-time paraprofessional for additional support within the classroom for grades K-5.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Educate parents through hands-on training to support at-home learning. (T)

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Train teachers on new BEST Standards. Arrange for teachers to attend conference on standards.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Train teachers on new BEST Standards. Arrange for consultant to come to the school to train teachers.

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Arrange consultant to train administrators and reading resource teachers on ways to support teachers with

BEST Standards.

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

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#2. Instructional Practice specifically relating to Math

Area of

Focus

Description

and

Rationale:

SY20-21 FSA ELA data shows 46% of students performing at proficiency (3+) compared

to the district average 54%.

Additionally, only 26% of the lowest 25% performing at proficiency.

Measureable

Outcome:

Math proficiency will increase, as measured by FSA Math assessments from 46% to 50%.

Monitoring:

This area of focus will be monitored through ongoing progress monitoring through:

MAP Diagnostic Growth Assessment in ELA (3 times yearly)

Edgenuity Standards Mastery

Person

responsible

for

monitoring

outcome:

[no one identified]

Evidence-

based

Strategy:

Overall Tier 1 ELA performance will improve through implementation of the following

strategies:

The school will teach with fidelity the Go Math curriculum.

The school will utilize the NWEA Map program in order to assess students and analyze

gaps and resources to create personalized programs through Edgenuity as well as

focused intervention groups.

The school will utilize Florida Ready curriculum (3-5) and Measure Up curriculum (6-8) as

supplemental resources to provide additional support.

Rationale for

Evidence-

based

Strategy:

The Go Math curriculum provides direct instruction aligned with the Florida Standards.

NWEA Map combined with Edgenuity can pinpoint students' gaps and provides resources

for classroom and resource teachers to utilize when working with students in small groups.

Student paths' are programmed based on diagnostic testing results and are personalized

to students' needs.

The Florida Ready and Measure Up programs are standards-based materials that support

student mastery.

Action Steps to Implement

Purchase consumable Go Math materials. (K-8)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Purchase consumable Florida Ready materials. (3-5)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Purchase consumable Measure Up materials.(6-8)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Organize time for NWEA to train teachers on NWEA Map program - focus on analyzing diagnostic reports.

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Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Organize time for Edgenuity training.

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Facilitate beginning of the year meetings with grade levels to discuss student FSA scores.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Facilitate meetings with grade levels to discuss beginning/mid/end of year diagnostic results.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Facilitate meetings with teachers monthly to discuss students' RTI needs/progress.

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Review data monthly for students with disabilities with ESE Coordinator/Teachers

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Educate parents through hands-on training to support at-home learning. (T)

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

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#3. Instructional Practice specifically relating to Science

Area of Focus

Description and

Rationale:

SY20-21 Science data shows 39% of students performed at proficiency (3+)

compared to the district average of 55%.

8th grade scores increased 24 to 56% while 5th grades scores decreased

significantly by 20%.

Measureable

Outcome:

The will increase Science Scores by 5% on state testing.

Monitoring:

The school will complete a beginning of the year and mid year Stemscopes

assessment. The school will compare the school-based assessments with state

assessment.

Person

responsible for

monitoring

outcome:

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Evidence-based

Strategy:

The school will implement the use of STEMscopes (with fidelity) in order to focus on

state standards and vocabulary acquisition,

Rationale for

Evidence-based

Strategy:

Evidence shows that schools that utilize the STEMscopes program have an

increase on state testing scores and students are engaged in learning and are able

to demonstrate knowledge.

Action Steps to Implement

Purchase STEMscopes materials for grades 5-8. (T)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Organize professional development for teachers implementing STEMscopes. (T)

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Meet to discuss beginning of the year and mid year assessment results to identify areas in need of

support.

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Check in quarterly at grade level meetings to confirm Science benchmarks are being taught consistently

with fidelity.

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

Purchase Brain Pop subscription as a resource.

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Purchase Discovery Education subscription as a resource

Person

Responsible

Shannon Shupe ([email protected])

Educate parents through hands-on training to support learning at home.

Person

Responsible

Amy Rodriguez ([email protected])

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Additional Schoolwide Improvement Priorities

Using the SafeSchoolsforAlex.org, compare the discipline data of the school to discipline data across the

state and provide primary or secondary areas of concern that the school will monitor during the

upcoming school year. Include how the school culture and environment will be monitored through the

lens of behavior or discipline data.

Based on the SafeSchoolsforAlex data Royal Palm had a higher rate than expected. The

administrative team will add discipline events to the concerns addressed at monthly admin team

meetings. Focusing on what events occurred and problem solving interventions to put in place if

needed.

Part IV: Positive Culture & Environment

A positive school culture and environment reflects: a supportive and fulfilling environment,

learning conditions that meet the needs of all students, people who are sure of their roles

and relationships in student learning, and a culture that values trust, respect and high

expectations. Consulting with various stakeholder groups to employ school improvement

strategies that impact the positive school culture and environment are critical. Stakeholder

groups more proximal to the school include teachers, students, and families of students,

volunteers, and school board members. Broad stakeholder groups include early childhood

providers, community colleges and universities, social services, and business partners.

Stakeholders play a key role in school performance and addressing equity. Consulting

various stakeholder groups is critical in formulating a statement of vision, mission, values,

goals, and employing school improvement strategies.

Describe how the school addresses building a positive school culture and environment.

The school has adopted the Franklin Covey Leader in Me Program - this program is specifically designed to

enhance student self awareness by focusing on student strengths and giving the opportunity for all students

to carry a leadership role within the school. In addition, the school participates in DEAL (Drop Everything

And Lead) during the first 30 minutes of the day. At this time the class participates in leadership activities,

character development, morning meetings, and team building activities.

Parents have been informed of the 7 Habits and family assignments are sent out on a monthly basis to

encourage communication between teachers, parents, and students. Parents have been invited to

participate in a book study for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Parents.

The school's guidance counselor prepares and delivers socio-emotional focused lessons once per month in

each classroom. In addition, she hosts small group social skills groups for students in need. She is also

available for 1:1 counseling and mediation between students. In addition, the guidance counselor will make

referrals to an outside mental health agency when needed.

Identify the stakeholders and their role in promoting a positive culture and environment at the

school.

The administration models the 7 Habits and has created time in each class schedule for students to get

direct instruction in the 7 Habits, Leader in Me and focus on character development. They make training on

the 7 Habits and yearly refresher training a priority.

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The teachers create daily lessons that support learning the 7 Habits, community building and character

education. The teachers model this behavior and provide an environment that focuses on a positive

community. Staff participate in action teams that support school-wide goals of implementation of the Leader

in Me program.

Students create personal and academic goals. Students have the opportunity to participate in classroom

leadership roles as well as the school Lighthouse Committee.

Parents are provided opportunities to support what is being taught in the classroom.

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