Point Pleasant Schools

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Point Pleasant Schools

• Quality Assurance Annual Report
• October 28, 2002

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MISSION STATEMENT To ensure that all students
are equipped with the essential skills necessary
to acquire knowledge and understanding To
instill the desire to question and look for truth
that students may become critical thinkers and
life-long learners and To ensure that all
students practice self-discipline, perseverance,
fairness, and judicious decision making.
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Point Pleasant SchoolsSchool Level Objectives
Ocean Road School
Nellie F. Bennett School
Memorial Middle School
Point Pleasant Borough High School
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Point Pleasant Borough High School
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School Improvement Team

• Leo Baranowski
• Karen Hibbs
• Katherine Molyneaux
• Jacquelyn Moore
• Linda Rocco
• John Staryak

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Results of Performance Objectives 2001-2002

• 1 85 of 11th grade students will achieve
  mastery on a Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) in
  Language Arts Literacy.
• Result 87 achieved mastery.
• 2 75 of 11th grade students will achieve
  mastery on a CRT in Mathematics.
• Result 76 achieved mastery.

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Performance Objectives 2002-2003

• By June, 2003 there will be a 5 increase in the
  number of students exceeding the school cluster
  mean score of 3.7 on the Speculative Picture
  Writing section of the High School Proficiency
  Assessment in Language Arts.

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Performance Objectives 2002-2003

• By June, 2003 there will be a 5 increase in the
  number of students exceeding the 2002 school
  cluster mean score of 8.6 on the Patterns,
  Functions, and Algebra section of the High School
  Proficiency Assessment.

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Memorial Middle School
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School Improvement Team Members Mr. Robert
Alfonse Mr. Fred Dioguardi Mr. Roy Feldman Mr.
Stevan Ferullo Mrs. Kathy Griswold Mr. Ron
Krayl Mrs. Cathy Long Mrs. Jennifer Nolan
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Results of Performance Objectives
Objective 1 - By June 2002, there will be a 5
increase in the level of students who are
considered advanced proficient in the Language
Arts Literacy section of the Grade Eight
Proficiency Assessment.
Objective 2 - By June 2003, there will be an 85
success rate of students who are Proficient or
Advanced Proficient in the Mathematics section of
the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment.
Outcome - Our school had a level of 5.1 of our
students who were considered advanced proficient.
The percentage of students declined 3.6 and our
objective was not met. As a result, we will
continue to monitor the level of improvement of
advanced proficiency in Language Arts for the
2002 - 2003 school year.
Outcome - Our school achieved a total of 64.9 in
the level of students who are Proficient/Advanced
Proficient. As a result, we will continue to
monitor the progress of cluster means proficiency
and overall GEPA results for 2002 - 2003.

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• ACTIVITIES
• Implementation of new Language Arts instructional
  materials.
• Instructional strategies and skills development
  for standardized tests.
• Continued implementation and usage of
  supplemental Language Arts materials.
• Networking existing resources.
• Comprehensive Basic Skills aligned to our
  curriculum online.
• Review student achievement data in Integrated
  Language Arts.
• Strategies in Language Arts Literacy.
• Administer 2003 GEPA.

Objective 1 By June 2003, there will be a 5
increase in the level of students who are
advanced proficient in the Language Arts Literacy
section of the Grade Eight-Proficiency Assessment.
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• ACTIVITIES
• Participation in NJSSI Math workshops.
• Pilot Math program - one teacher of Mathematics
  at grade levels 6-7-8.
• SuccessMaker Staff Development/Strands in
  Mathematics to address individual student needs.
• Data analysis of cluster mean scores.
• Homework Club.
• Continue to develop exploratory experiences which
  address GEPA test preparation.
• Complete implementation of Mathematics text
  program that aligns with the Grade Eight
  Proficiency Assessment.
• Administer 2003 GEPA.

Objective 2 By June 2003, there will be a 75
success rate of students who are proficient or
advanced proficient in the Mathematics section of
the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment.
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Ocean Road School
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Effective Schools Team

• Carol Clark
• Amy Dolan
• John Hogan
• Steve LaValva
• Chris Russell
• Carol Seuffert
• Paige Towey
• Jen Ward

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Ocean Road Objective Results2001-2002
1. By June, 2003, there will be a 5 increase in
the number of students scoring Advanced
Proficient in the Language Arts component of the
ESPA.
2. By June, 2002, there will be a 75 success
rate of students who are Proficient or Advanced
Proficient in the Mathematics component of the
ESPA.
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School Objective

• By June 2003, 15 of our fourth grade students
  will score in the Advanced Proficient range,
  and/or 75 of our third grade students will score
  in the Proficient and/or Advanced Proficient
  range in the Language Arts component of the third
  and/or fourth grade state assessment.

Action Plan Provide staff development focusing
on Language Arts enrichment strategies. Refine
the format and scoring of the fall/winter
PESPA. Monitor classroom performances for
congruency among grade level and the states
cumulative progress indicators.
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School Objective

• By June 2003, 50 of our fourth grade students
  will score in the Advanced Proficient range,
  and/or 75 of our third grade students will score
  Proficient and/or Advanced Proficient range
  in the Mathematics component of the third and/or
  fourth grade state assessment.

Action Plan Provide staff development
opportunities in developing problem solving/
higher order thinking skills. Introduce the
Problem of the Day format and scoring rubric to
the third grade. Refine the format and scoring
of the fall/winter PESPA.
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Nellie F. Bennett School
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Team Members

• Dr. Carl Perry-Principal
• Mrs. Patricia McDermitt-Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Gayle Bergin-Kindergarten Teacher
• Miss Kristin Eitner-Third Grade Teacher
• Miss Rebecca Hammonds-Fourth Grade Teacher
• Mrs. Sandra Lattimer-Fifth Grade Teacher
• Mrs. Ashley Vanderspurt-Third Grade Teacher

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School Objectives2001-2002

• Objective 1 By June 2003, there will be a 5
  increase in students scoring at the Advanced
  Proficient level on the Language Arts component
  of the ESPA.
• Outcome The Language Arts scores surpassed the
  states just proficient mean in each cluster. A
  2.5 increase in the number of students scoring
  at the Advanced Proficient level in Language Arts
  Literacy was not achieved.

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School Objectives 2001-2002

• Objective 2 By June 2003, there will be a 5.7
  increase in students scoring at the Advanced
  Proficient level and/or Proficient level on the
  Mathematics component of the ESPA.
• Outcome This objective was achieved in one year
  as opposed to the two-year expectation. There
  was a 12 reduction in students scoring at the
  Partially Proficient level on the Mathematics
  component of the ESPA. There was a 16.1
  increase in students scoring at the Advanced
  Proficient level. All scores surpassed the just
  proficient means in each cluster.

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Percent of Students Passing
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Language Arts Objective

• By June 2003
• There will be an increase of 5 of 4th graders
  scoring in the Advanced Proficient range on the
  language component of the state assessment.
• And/Or
• 75 of the 3rd graders will score Proficient or
  Advanced Proficient on the Language Arts
  component of the state assessment.

• Action Plan Elements
• Distribute new literacy standards to teachers
• Host grade level meetings to discuss
  Differentiated Instruction techniques
• Offer enrichment courses to Grade 4 students
• Administer pretests and posttests to determine
  areas to be remediated and enriched

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Mathematics Objective

• By June 2003
• there will be an increase of 3 of 4th grade
  students scoring in the Advanced Proficient range
  on the Math component of the state assessment
• And/Or
• 75 of the 3rd grade students will score
  Proficient or Advanced Proficient on the Math
  component of the state assessment

• Action Plan Elements
• Distribute new Mathematics standards to teachers
• Host grade level meetings to address specific
  skill clusters and instructional strategies
• Administer pretests and posttests, analyze the
  results, and plan new instructional strategies

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Long Range Planfor School Improvement
Professional DevelopmentCurriculum
InitiativesTechnology
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Long Range Plan for School Improvement

• Teacher Induction Program
• Mastery Teaching
• PowerPoint
• Cooperative Learning, Motivation, Lesson Analysis
• Six Traits Writing
• Teacher Expectations for Student Achievement
• Effective Schools- School Improvement Teams
• Needs Assessment Survey for Accreditation for
  Growth (Middle States)
• Self Assessment Survey for Special Education
  Monitoring
• Navigating the Primary Grades
• SuccessMaker
• Hands on Equations
• New Jersey Statewide Systemic Initiative (NJSSI)

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Professional Development Activities

• Goals 2000 Professional Development Schools
  Grant
• Ocean County College Professional Development
  Institute
• Summer Series of Staff Development and Curriculum
  Development Workshops
• January 21, 2002 District Inservice Day
• ESPA, GEPA and HSPA Outcomes
• Point Elementary School Proficiency Assessment
• Alternative Assessments
• Criterion Referenced Tests
• Special Education
• The Pathwise Series A Framework for Teaching
• Rider University Select Science Workshops
• Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Effective Instruction to Promote Literacy
• Monmouth University Teacher Productivity Training
  Institutes in Technology

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Curriculum Development

• Implementation of New Integrated Language Arts
  Program in Grades 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Aligning High School Curriculum with State
  Standards
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Performing Arts
• Business Education
• Nursing
• Elementary Math and Reading
• Curriculum Transition from Grade 5 to Grade 6
• Introduction to Italian
• Written Curriculum
• Geophysical Science
• Advanced Placement Art History
• Advanced Placement Economics

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Technology

• Mobile Wireless Classrooms
• Liquid Crystal Projectors
• Telestrators Installed-All Schools
• Televised Morning Announcements-HS
• Internet
• Professional Development
• Excel
• Word
• Webpage Design
• PowerPoint
• Mining the Web
• Ocean County College Institute
• High School Configured for Wireless Connectivity

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Evaluation of Programs
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
ESPA
SAT
GEPA
HSPA
STANFORD9
POST GRADUATE PLANS
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Post Graduation PlansClass of 2002

• Four-year College/University 54
• Two -year College 34
• Total College Bound 88
• Technical/Vocational/Nursing 5
• Business 0
• Total Post Secondary 93
• Military 2
• Employment 5

Total college bound students increased by 7
Ocean County College 29
Students attending 4 yr. colleges increased 6
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Scholastic Assessment Test Average Scores
Highest Scores Recorded
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Advanced Placement Testing Results
84 of scores eligible for college credit 11
increase
Total Exams-126 Increase of 26 Advanced
Placement Tests
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Point Pleasant Borough High SchoolAttendance
Rates
Highest Attendance Rate
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High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA)
Language Arts
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High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA)
Math
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Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA)
Language Arts
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Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA)
Math
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Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA)
Science
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Elementary School Proficiency Assessment (ESPA)
Language Arts Literacy
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Elementary School Proficiency Assessment (ESPA)
Math
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Stanford 9 Achievement Test Percent Scoring Above
4th Stanine
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Facilities
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BUILDING RENOVATIONS
1998 Bond Proceeds 16,836 was paid on existing
contract balances for the additions to Ocean Road
and Nellie F. Bennett Elementary Schools. As of
June 30, 2002, 49,188 remains and will be used
to payoff open contract balances. OTHER MAJOR
PROJECTS COMPLETED 6/30/02 Auxiliary Gym HS
173,583 Memorial School Gym Renovation
99,619 Floor Tile Replaced (20,800 sq.ft) MS,
NB 92,760 District Wide Security Camera
System 33,895
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Comprehensive Maintenance Plan

• The 2001-2003 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan was
  administered by Sodexho Marriott for the 2001-02
  school year. The plan was approved by the Board
  of Education on October 15, 2001.
• The plan addresses corrective and preventative
  maintenance for the interior and exterior of each
  school building and grounds. The plan includes
  the major systems of heating/ventilation/air
  conditioning, mechanical, plumbing, electrical,
  structural and grounds.
• The district spent 893,458 on maintaining and
  improving buildings and equipment. This amount
  includes the portion of the contract with Sodexho
  Marriott attributable to maintenance related
  activities.

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• Status-Long Range Facilities Plan The current 5
  year Long Range Facilities Plan which covers the
  period of July 2000 through June 2005 was
  approved by the Board of Education on December
  11, 2000. The plan received State approval on
  January 14, 2002.
• Health and Safety Reviews Each building
  principal, along with the facilities director,
  conducted the annual review of their school
  building using the Checklist for Evaluation of
  School Buildings. All deficiencies were
  corrected by our maintenance and custodial staff.
  All required Health and Safety certificates have
  been obtained.
• Monitoring The district was notified on May 28,
  1999 by the Commissioner of Education certifying
  the district through June 1, 2006.
• Substandard approvals The district had no
  substandard approvals for the 2001-02 school
  year. The district has had to apply for
  substandard approvals for the 2002-03 school year
  for three classroom trailers.

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Point Pleasant Schools Total Cost Per
Pupil
2,647 Per Pupil Below 2001-02 State Average