CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
Transforming Initiative 1: Create a student growth and 21st Century literacy
centered accountability system that prepares all students to be career and college
ready.
Our students must be prepared to find success in career and college. CCHS staff will develop a
system to measure student growth and foster instructional accountability through literacy centered
strategies and lessons.
Key Staff Members Responsible:

Diane Newbern, Principal

Assistant Principals
Teachers
Support Staff

State Board of Education Goals:

Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:

EVAAS
PowerSchool/Home Base

RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking

Literacy Center/ Peer Writing Tutors

Community Partnerships

ACT Data

PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Demonstrate an increase in the number of students who will meet or exceed expected growth on the on
all final exams and EOC by 5%.IA
Demonstrate an increase of 5% in the number of students who achieve proficiency on the CTE post
assessment.
Acknowledge, promote and guarantee fidelity that reading and writing is being taught in all classrooms
and shared with our colleagues across the disciplines through participation through the schools one
read program.
Increase ACT scores
Show growth based on time-lapsed data via portfolio submission in the area of related arts.
STRATEGIES:

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016

Collect EVAAS data on each student to determine past performance and predicted scores.
Attend professional development that instructs teachers on how to systematically collect, disseminate,
disaggregate and analyze data.
Offer SAT/ACT prep to improve student performance on college entrance exams
Develop pre-assessments to determine current functioning levels for each common core objective.
Analyze the predicted score to see what that measure looks like in the classroom.
Differentiate through scaffolding and the use of increasingly more challenging text that a student can
engage independently in order for him/her to succeed to the next level.
Develop both formative and summative assessments throughout courses to measure growth on standards
as well as content.
Read and deconstruct primary source documents, current events, editorials, informational text, technical
manuals and related materials
Use writing-to-learn and learning-to-write lessons throughout our curriculum
Implement ACT whole school initiative such as an ACT Question of the Day in order to promote
awareness of the various components of the test and have specialized tutoring sessions for students to
take advantage of in each of the content areas of Writing, Reading, Math, and Science.
Utilize 1:1 in lesson designs
Use technology when appropriate and as a means to increase student engagement and literacy gains
KEY ACTIVITY
Schedule times for
PLCs to meet and
analyze data and
planning
Schedule Professional
development on
Analyzing data in
EVAAS
Utilize data in 1:1
lesson designs
Implement ACT whole
school Initiative

PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
Principal

TARGET
DATE
August 2013December
2013

ARTIFACTS

Asst. Principal
EVAAS Presenter

August 2013June 2014

Presentations Sign
In/Evaluations

Principal
Teachers
Administrative Team
Teachers
Support Staff

August 2013June 2014

August 2013June 2014

Lesson Plans

Schedule of
Meetings

ACT score results

Transforming Initiative 2: Establish procedures for setting expectations to improve

student accountability and problem solving for increased student achievement.
Student achievement cannot be measured with just one type of assessment, and as we strive to
prepare all students to be college or career ready we must use a variety of methods to assess students.

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
Using data from these assessments CCHS staff can make well informed decisions to validate student
growth and achievement.
Key Staff Members Responsible:

State Board of Education Goals:

Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems

TOOLS:
Home Base
Common Core Standards
EVAAS
PBIS/RtI Assessment
Curriculum Guides
NC Essential Standards
Teacher and department websites
communication tools
Schoolnet

Administration
Teachers
Guidance

PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Create lessons that are geared towards effective core instruction utilizing 1:1 initiative
Update web pages and other communication tools for students/parents (including Parent portal, student
portal, Remind 101, Edmodo, etc.)
School Data Teams create a system and process for tracking data at established intervals
Demonstrate understanding of teacher, student, guidance, and administrative role in implementing RtI
Emphasize mandatory completion of summer assignments by all students enrolled in all honors & AP
courses in which they are assigned.
Develop 4 year plans for students that outline course sequence options in an effort to ensure college and
career pathway completion and meeting high school graduation requirements

STRATEGIES:
Continue, revise and refine departmental policies and expectations as posted on the department website
Revise Late work and plagiarism policies
Complete Honors Implementation
Continue Honor Code and Honor Court
Improve communication with parent whenever the student appears to be at risk
Mandatory required tutoring and zap when student falls below 77%

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016

Continued collaboration between PLC members that teach the same subjects on curriculum, policies,
expectations, and assignment
Offer incentives to students to improve academic performance
Develop a consistency of academic and behavioral expectation and the consequences when expectations
are not met
Begin a Tier I intervention on the student and meet or communicate with guidance, other teachers,
appropriate Assistant Principal, and other members of CCHS to work on a problem solving model and
goal setting statement
Early identification of students to determine proper placement in classes that will enable them to be
successful through a review of cumulative folders, EVAAS data and other teacher recommendation or
auditions.
Parent meeting to acknowledge the rigor of Honors Implementation Goals of the school in Honors and
AP courses.
Work with middle school and high school counselors to create/revise/maintain 4 year plans for students
that properly sequence courses towards the completion of a pathway on the way to high school
graduation
KEY ACTIVITY
Revise/Redefine
Department and
Teacher Website
Begin a Tier I
intervention for
students goal setting
statements
Proper Placement of
students according to
EVAAS
Develop 4 year plans
for success for
students

PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
Teachers
Administrative Staff

TARGET DATE

ARTIFACTS

August 2013June 2014

Website

All Staff
RTI

August 2013June 2014

Documentation of
goals

Guidance
Administration
Teachers
Guidance
Teachers

August 2013June 2014

Cumulative
Folders, Success
in class
Graduation Rate,
college acceptance
rate

August 2013June 2014

Transforming Initiative 3: Allocate resources to goals and needs based on data.

Schools generally use large amounts of data; this varies from student academic, behavior, and
attendance data to school climate and perception through surveys and focus groups. The needs of
CCHS will be driven by using data in making key decisions about the allocation of resources.
Key Staff Members Responsible:

Administrative Team
Teachers

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
Staff

State Board of Education Goals:

Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems

TOOLS:
Cumulative folders and EVAAS data
Social and Academic History
504 and RtI process and procedure
Schoolnet
EVAAS data tools training
weekly PLC meetings

PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Develop a platform for analyzing data in order to insure in the proper placement of students who are
performing at or below grade level with intentional remediation to help students gain the necessary skills
to be on grade level.
actively participate in aligning the curriculum for college and career readiness
have open communication between home and school as well as within the school
create an upgrade/replacement budget cycle for CTE programs
STRATEGIES:
Analyze EVAAS data for incoming freshman and if needed reorganize staff to offer better solutions for
the below grade level students
Analyze EVAAS data before the semester begins to identify, target and assist the students that
consistently are performing below grade level.
Restructure freshman classes, with possible year- long OPPORTUNITIES TO remedy deficiencies.
Use Power Teacher notes to keep informed.
Locate & collect additional resources for Freshman level classes to have a better implementation of
Honors and Academic Curriculums, Pacing Guides, Lesson Plans and Assessments.
Develop and implement benchmark assessments for all subjects for interim data.
Create additional reading remediation opportunities
Fund and provide professional development opportunities
Propose and facilitate professional develop opportunities for literacy technology , and content to
improve teaching and/or behavior management in the classroom
Create self-interest or group interest PLC where like -minded professionals can meet and create based
on common interest/goals/creativity/motivation/innovativeness/leadership etc.
Utilize Advisory Committees to foster discussions about current programming as well as to strategize
methods for improvement in current programs
Make ourselves available as a resource for our colleagues, especially the new ones

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
Use and analysis of formative assessments in all classes to target areas of the curriculum needing
remediation
Add advisory component to student registration process.

KEY ACTIVITY
Analyze EVAAS
Data
Analysis of
formative
assessments
Professional
Development for
Literacy Technology

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET

DATE
Principal
August 2013Teachers
December
2013
Classroom Teachers
August 2013June 2014

ARTIFACTS

Administration

Sign In/Evaluations

August 2013June 2014

Sign In/Evaluations
EOC and NCFinal
Results

WAIVERS
In accordance with a school improvement plan accepted under G.S. 115C-105.27, State funds
allocated for teacher assistants may be transferred for Classroom Teachers in Kindergarten
through third grade OR personnel to serve the whole school.
In accordance with a school improvement plan accepted under G.S. 115C-105.27, State funds
allocated for classroom materials/instructional supplies/equipment may be transferred only for
the purchase of textbooks; or State funds allocated for textbooks may be transferred only for the
purchase of instructional supplies, instructional equipment, or other classroom materials.

Other Plans Referenced or Included

Safe Schools Plan In accordance with G.S. 115C-105.47 our school has developed a safe school plan,
which promotes a climate of respect and appropriate personal conduct for students and school personnel,
and provides for safety, security, and order. This file is on file in the principals office.
Planning Time and Duty Free Lunch In accordance with G.S. 115C-105.27(b)(6) there is a plan in
place to assure planning time during the regular student contact hours and duty free lunch to the extent
resources are available. The current planning and duty free lunch schedules have been approved
according to the School Improvement Plan approval process.

COMMITMENT TO THE WORK

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
This document reflects the work of Currituck County High Schools School Improvement Team,
Principal, Assistant Principal(s) and staff subcommittees and teams. The plan will serve as a guide as
the school works toward increasing academic achievement for ALL students. It will be continually
monitored, evaluated and updated.
SIGNED BY:
_DIANE NEWBERN_____________
PRINCIPAL

_3/5/14___________
DATE

_____________________________
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

____________
DATE

THIS PLAN WAS PRESENTED TO THE STAFF FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ON MARCH 5, 2014.
THE RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
___52____ APPROVE

___07_____ NOT APPROVED

Results from Year I

Transforming Initiative I
PHASE I (YEAR 1)

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016

In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:

Demonstrate an increase in the number of students who will meet or exceed expected growth on the on
all final exams and EOC by 5%.
Math I

MET

Biology

NOT MET

English II

NOT MET

Chemistry

NOT MET

Civics

NOT MET

Earth Science

MET

English I

MET

English IV

EXCEEDS

Physical Science

MEETS

Physics

MEETS

US History

EXCEEDS

World History

NOT MET

Demonstrate an increase of 5% in proficiency on the CTE post assessment.

Agriculture

NOT MET

Health Science

MET

Marketing

NOT MET

Business/Finance

FIELD TESTED

Digital Media

NOT MET

Carpentry

NOT MET

Automotive

MET

Family & Consumer Science

MET

Drafting

MET

Acknowledge, promote and guarantee fidelity that reading and writing is being taught in all classrooms
and shared with our colleagues across the disciplines through participation through the schools one
read program. NOT MET

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016

Increase ACT scores MET

Show growth based on time-lapsed data via portfolio submission in the area of related arts. Not
Measurable due to the state delaying the implementation of the portfolio process for related arts
courses.
Transforming Initiative II
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Create lessons that are geared towards effective core instruction utilizing 1:1 initiative PARTIALLY
MET
Update web pages and other communication tools for students/parents (including Parent portal, student
portal, Remind 101, Edmodo, etc.) PARTIALLY MET
School Data Teams create a system and process for tracking data at established intervals PARTIALLY
MET
Demonstrate understanding of teacher, student, guidance, and administrative role in implementing RtI
PARTIALLY MET
Emphasize mandatory completion of summer assignments by all students enrolled in all honors & AP
courses in which they are assigned. MET
Develop 4 year plans for students that outline course sequence options in an effort to ensure college and
career pathway completion and meeting high school graduation requirements PARTIALLY MET
Transforming Initiative III

In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:

Develop a platform for analyzing data in order to insure in the proper placement of students who are
performing at or below grade level with intentional remediation to help students gain the necessary skills
to be on grade level. PARTIALLY MET
actively participate in aligning the curriculum for college and career readiness PARTIALLY MET
have open communication between home and school as well as within the school PARTIALLY MET
create an upgrade/replacement budget cycle for CTE programs PARTIALLY MET

Year 2 Plan
Transforming Initiative 1: Create a student growth and 21st Century literacy
centered accountability system that prepares all students to be career and college
ready.

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
Our students must be prepared to find success in career and college. CCHS staff will develop a
system to measure student growth and foster instructional accountability through literacy centered
strategies and lessons.
Key Staff Members Responsible:

Renee Dowdy, Principal

Assistant Principals
Teachers
Support Staff

State Board of Education Goals:

Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:

EVAAS
PowerSchool/Home Base
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking
Literacy Center/ Peer Writing Tutors
Community Partnerships
ACT Data

PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Demonstrate an increase in the number of students who score proficient on all final exams and EOC by
10%.
Demonstrate an increase of 5% in the number of students who score proficient on the CTE post
assessment.
Investigate literacy training for secondary content area staff to promote a better understanding of how to
teach literacy skills across all subjects and courses.
Increase ACT scores to be above the state average.
Show growth based on time-lapsed data via portfolio submission in the area of related arts.

STRATEGIES:
Utilize EVAAS reports on each student and teacher to determine past performance, predicted scores, and
growth status.
Provide professional development that instructs teachers on how to systematically collect, disseminate,
disaggregate and analyze data.

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016

Differentiate instruction through scaffolding and the use of formative assessments to ensure that
curriculum is accessible to all students.
Develop both formative and summative assessments throughout courses to measure growth on standards
as well as content.
Develop common benchmark tests in each course.
Read, Write, and Think in every class every day: to include:Reading and deconstructing primary source
documents, current events, editorials, informational text, technical manuals and related materials.
Use writing-to-learn and learning-to-write lessons throughout our curriculum.
Use technology when appropriate and as a means to increase student engagement and literacy gains.
KEY ACTIVITY
Schedule times for
PLCs to meet and
analyze data and
planning

PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
Principal

Schedule professional
development on
analyzing data in
EVAAS
Disaggregate
discipline, attendance,
academic, and Power
Hour data

Principal
Asst. Principals

Provide professional
development on
formative assessment

Principal
Lead Teachers

Principal
Asst. Principals
Teachers

TARGET
DATE
Weekly PLC
Meetings
September
2014-May
2015
October
2014-May
2015

ARTIFACTS

October
2014-January
2015 &
February
2015-May
2015
January
2015- May
2015

Educators
Handbook Data
PowerSchool
records
Leadership Team
Meeting minutes
Sign-In Sheets

Schedule of
Meetings

Presentations Sign
In/Evaluations

Transforming Initiative 2: Establish procedures for setting expectations to improve

student accountability and problem solving for increased student achievement.
Student achievement cannot be measured with just one type of assessment, and as we strive to
prepare all students to be college or career ready we must use a variety of methods to assess students.
Using data from these assessments CCHS staff can make well informed decisions to validate student
growth and achievement.

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
Key Staff Members Responsible:

State Board of Education Goals:

Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems

TOOLS:
Home Base
Common Core Standards
EVAAS
PBIS/RtI Assessment
Schoolnet

Renee Dowdy, Principal

Assistant Principals
Teachers
Ann Rodgers, RtI Coordinator
Support Staff

PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
School Leadership Team creates a system and process for tracking data at established intervals.
Demonstrate understanding of teacher, student, guidance, and administrative role in implementing RtI.
Develop 4 year plans for students that outline course sequence options in an effort to ensure college and
career pathway completion and meeting high school graduation requirements.
Decrease the number of dropouts from previous year.
Increase enrollment in dual enrollment courses at College of the Albemarle.
Increase school-wide growth as measured by EVAAS.
STRATEGIES:
Mandatory required tutoring when student falls below 77%.
Continued collaboration between PLC members that teach the same subjects on curriculum, policies,
expectations, and assignments.
Offer incentives to students to improve academic performance.
Support the implementation of common instructional practices within classrooms in an effort to
strengthen core instruction.
Utilize data to drive the development of the master schedule (year-long and semester long courses).
Develop a Tier I and Tier II intervention on the student and meet or communicate with guidance, other
teachers, appropriate Assistant Principal, and other members of CCHS to work on a problem solving
model and goal setting statement.
Early identification of students to determine proper placement in classes that will enable them to be
successful through a review of cumulative folders, EVAAS data and other teacher recommendation or
auditions.

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016

Work with middle school and high school counselors to create/revise/maintain 4 year plans for students
that properly sequence courses towards the completion of a pathway on the way to high school
graduation.
KEY ACTIVITY
Continue building
Tier I and Tier II
interventions for
students goal setting
statements
Proper Placement of
students according
to EVAAS,Teacher
Recommendation,
and Student Grades
Develop 4 year plans
for success for
students
Use student
achievement data to
help design the
master schedule;
investigate a hybrid
schedule (yr long &
semester long course
options)

PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
All Staff
RTI

TARGET
DATE
August 2014June 2015

ARTIFACTS

Guidance
Administration
Teachers

January 2015
& June 2015

Guidance
Teachers

August 2014June 2015

Administration
Guidance
Leadership Team

February
2015-July
2015

EVAAS reports
Teacher
Recommendations
Final Grade
Reports
Graduation Rate,
college
acceptance rate
Master Schedule

Documentation of
goals

Transforming Initiative 3: Allocate resources to goals and needs based on data.

Schools generally use large amounts of data; this varies from student academic, behavior, and
attendance data to school climate and perception through surveys and focus groups. The needs of
CCHS will be driven by using data in making key decisions about the allocation of resources.
Key Staff Members Responsible:

Administrative Team
Teachers

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
Staff

State Board of Education Goals:

Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems

TOOLS:
Cumulative folders and EVAAS data
Social and Academic History
504 and RtI process and procedure
Schoolnet
EVAAS data tools training
Weekly PLC meetings

PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Develop a platform for analyzing data in order to insure in the proper placement of students who are
performing above, at, or below grade level with intentional remediation to help students gain the
necessary skills to be on grade level.
Actively participate in aligning the curriculum for college and career readiness.
Create an upgrade/replacement budget cycle for CTE programs.
Retain 90% of staff as measured by turnover reports.
STRATEGIES:
Analyze EVAAS data for incoming freshman and if needed reorganize staff to offer better solutions for
the below grade level students.
Analyze EVAAS data before the semester begins to identify, target and assist the students that
consistently are performing below grade level.
Restructure master schedule, with possible year- long offerings and semester long offerings.
Locate & collect additional resources for Freshman level classes to have a better implementation of
Honors and Academic Curriculum, Pacing Guides, Lesson Plans and Assessments .
Develop and implement benchmark assessments for all subjects for interim data.
Create additional reading remediation opportunities.
Fund and provide professional development opportunities that align with academic goals.
Propose and facilitate professional develop opportunities for literacy technology , and content to
improve teaching and/or behavior management in the classroom.
Utilize Advisory Committees to foster discussions about current programming as well as to strategize
methods for improvement in current programs.
Make ourselves available as a resource for our colleagues, especially the new ones.
Add advisory component to student registration process.
Use surveys and focus group discussions to support teacher growth needs and activities.

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016
KEY ACTIVITY
Analyze EVAAS
Data
Analysis of
formative and
summative
assessment data
Professional
Development for
Literacy
Technology

PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
Principal
Teachers

TARGET
DATE
October
2014- May
2015

Administrators
Classroom Teachers

January 2015
and June
2015

Administration
Media Specialist
Instructional
Technologist
Classroom Teachers

August 2014June 2015

ARTIFACTS
EVAAS predicted
score reports
EVAAS teacher
growth reports
EOC and NC Final
Exam Results
Sign In/Evaluations

Other Plans Referenced or Included

Safe Schools Plan In accordance with G.S. 115C-105.47 our school has developed a safe school plan,
which promotes a climate of respect and appropriate personal conduct for students and school personnel,
and provides for safety, security, and order. This file is on file in the principals office.
Planning Time and Duty Free Lunch In accordance with G.S. 115C-105.27(b)(6) there is a plan in
place to assure planning time during the regular student contact hours and duty free lunch to the extent
resources are available. The current planning and duty free lunch schedules have been approved
according to the School Improvement Plan approval process.

COMMITMENT TO THE WORK

This document reflects the work of Currituck County High Schools School Improvement Team,
Principal, Assistant Principal(s) and staff subcommittees and teams. The plan will serve as a guide as
the school works toward increasing academic achievement for ALL students. It will be continually
monitored, evaluated and updated.
SIGNED BY:

CURRITUCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN
& IMPLEMENTATION MAP
2013-2016

_RENEE DOWDY_____________
PRINCIPAL

____________
DATE

_____________________________
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

____________
DATE