EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

W.H.R.C.

The Whitmer Human Resources Center

The Whitmer Human Resources Center, often called the W.H.R.C., is a unique

public school. We are located near the center of Oakland County, just east of Pontiac's City

Hall and the Board of Education building. Our staff serves the diverse needs of over 1400

students from the entire Pontiac District. In the W.H.R.C. family is a ten classroom preschool, a grouping of special education center programs including Early Intervention for very young disabled children, and a bilingual elementary school housing kindergarten through fifth grade. The W.H.R.C. was architecturally designed as an open classroom school to support team teaching and hands-on, active learning through partnerships between community and the school staff.

Some of our distinctive features are:

· Student enrollment: 40% African-American, 5% White, 45% Hispanic, 10% Hmong

· 16 teachers are certified bilingual and/or ESL (English as a Second Language )

· 3 of the 4 kindergarten classrooms are full day programs

· There are 5 speech and language teachers, 2 occupational therapists, 2 physical therapists, 2 ESL teachers, an At-Risk Social Worker, 2 part time school nurses, and a community liaison on staff to meet specialized needs of students

· 6 first grade classrooms participate in a daily 90 minute class reduction literacy program that teams the classroom teacher and a Literacy teacher or a Reading Recovery teacher

· Students throughout the building annually participate in the international JASON Project (comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program to enhance teaching and learning in science, mathematics, technology, geography, reading, and writing)

· Only elementary school in the state of Michigan which provides a network broadcast of the JASON Project

· 42 literacy support volunteers work with first grade students each week

· The HOSTS program tutors 29 third and fourth grade students in language arts each week

· Project Synergy Works provides an after-school Learning to Learn program for over 200 students

· This is the 3^rd year that fourth and fifth graders have won awards at the District and State Historical Competition

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

W.H.R.C. has developed 2 computer labs for the use of students, one in the East Wing of the school and one in the North Wing. The North Wing lab is currently on line and students have been accessing and using the internet for research information. ClassWorks, an extensive instructional software program, is up and running and students are starting to learn to use the program. Each classroom has been wired for data, video and phone. Currently there is a teacher work- station in each instructional area. Tech-team students use the two digital cameras to support instructional activities across the building.

COMMUNITY / PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Through March of 2001 we had 6 family nights. The attendance at 4 of those nights exceeded 250 people per night. The parent participation at fall 2000 parent-teacher conferences and during spring 2001 conferences was 75%. Our PTA Executive Board has met throughout the year. Four parents attended the Different Ways of Knowing training and have been active supporters. The Project R.E.L.A.T.E. (Redefining Excellence for Language Acquisition through Tailored Environments) "English as a Second Language" classes are drawing 30+ parents twice a week. Project R.E.L.A.T.E. parent coordinators visit families of at-risk bilingual children and provide ongoing parent trainings through the year. Our Community partnership with Catholic Social Services has enabled 16 families to graduate from the Families and Schools Together (F.A.S.T.) program with 8 more families participating in the 3^rd session. Our community partners are numerous and supportive to students' needs. Some of our WHRC Partners include:

· First Grade Literacy Program staffed by volunteer members of the Birmingham Unitarian Church,

· Clothing provided by the Assistance League of Southeast Michigan,

· In School Scouting Program staffed by the Clinton Valley Boy Scouts and the Metropolitan Girl Scout Council,

· Family support from the Notre Dame Prep School and Marist Academy,

· Weekly tutoring of students by the Sacred Heart and International Academy (both are area high schools),

· World of Motion program by General Motors engineers

W.H.R.C. students and families benefit greatly from our devoted partners in education.

CURRICULUM STATEMENT

W.H.R.C. teachers follow the District developed curriculum, which is based on the state core curriculum. Our students are assessed for growth on a monthly basis in both arithmetic facts and vocabulary development. The Michigan Literacy Proficiency Profile (MLPP) is used to assess student learning in Kindergarten through 2^nd grade. The TerraNova is used to assess student learning in 3^rd grade and the state sponsored MEAP test is used in 4^th and 5^th grades. All teachers in kindergarten through 5^th grades are being trained in the Different Ways of Knowing Schoolwide Reform Model, which stresses learning through individual strengths and multiple intelligences. The preschool curriculum has undergone a two-year revision with guidance and leadership from Oakland Schools. Activities to support academic improvement range from tutorial opportunities such as HOSTS, to Academic Family Nights and First grade Literacy evenings, to after school Project Synergy Learning to Learn classes.

Mission Statement

WHRC, in partnership with students, families, and community will create a learning/teaching environment that encourages all learners to develop their potential as individuals, thereby becoming responsible, productive members of society.

At WHRC we believe…

►All children can learn. ►Learning is a lifelong process.

►A respect for cultural diversity is integral to the learning process.

►Through clear academic standards and continuous assessment, achievement is recognized.

►A safe clean environment is conducive to learning. ►Learning is an active process: challenging, purposeful, and engaging. ►Family, community and school must work together to educate our children. ►Children learn from the modeling of those around them. ►We must seek resources to meet the needs of our students.

►In teaching and modeling core values to promote good citizenship.

School Improvement Writing Team

DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

Informational Reading

DATA ANALYSIS

Fourth graders scored 18.3 on the Informational Reading portion of the MEAP test in 2000. This was an improvement of 10 points from the previous year.

Third graders scored 26.19 on the Reading portion of the TerraNova test in 2000. This was an improvement of 2.2 points from the previous year.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Strengths: We showed an improvement on both tests.

Areas of Concern: The scores are below state standards.

Why does the data look this way:

· High mobility of student population

· Family educational background

· English is a second language for 54% of our students

· Low reading skills of students

IMPLICATIONS

· Early intervention literacy program in first grade

· Tutoring of 3^rd and 4^th graders with the HOSTS program

· Continued emphasis on vocabulary development

· Continue teaching the use of organizational patterns and textual features of informational text

DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

Science

DATA ANALYSIS

Fourth graders scored 3 on the Science portion of the MEAP test in 2000. This was a decrease of 1.5 from the previous year.

Third graders scored 25 on Science portion of the TerraNova test in 2000. This was an improvement of 5 points from the previous year.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Strengths: We showed an improvement in the third grade.

Areas of Concern: The scores are below state standards.

Why does the data look this way:

· High mobility of student population

· Family educational background

· English is a second language for 54% of our students

· Low reading skills of students

IMPLICATIONS

· Teach problem solving skills using the scientific method

· Continued emphasis on vocabulary

· Continued use of the district science kits to provide hands-on learning experiences

· Continued participation in the JASON Project (comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program to enhance teaching and learning in science, mathematics, technology, geography, reading, and writing)

DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

Writing

DATA ANALYSIS

Fifth graders scored 21.2 on the Writing portion of the MEAP test in 2000. This was a decrease of 10.6 from the previous year.

Third graders scored 24.5 on Language Arts portion of the TerraNova test in 2000. This was an improvement of 2.3 points from the previous year.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Strengths: We showed an improvement in the third grade.

Areas of Concern: The scores are below state standards.

Why does the data look this way:

· High mobility of student population

· Family educational background

· English is a second language for 54% of our students

· Low reading skills of students

IMPLICATIONS

· Continue using rubrics to assess writing samples

· Continued emphasis on vocabulary

· Emphasize the publication of student writing

· Continue daily journal writing in all grades

DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

School Learning Environment

DATA ANALYSIS

Large numbers of students being excluded from school

Large numbers of discipline referrals

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Areas of Concern: The school environment is not conducive to learning.

Why does the data look this way:

· High mobility of student population

· Family educational background

· Frustration of students with low reading skills

IMPLICATIONS

· Need for schoolwide positive behavior strategies

· Research and implement a character education program

GOAL 1: Students will increase their ability to construct meaning from informational text, as measured by the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) formula through 2003.

OBJECTIVE 1: During the 2001-2002 school year students will improve their knowledge of the grade level vocabulary a minimum of 25% over their personal baseline score as measured by the hundred - word vocabulary list.

STRATEGY 1: Teachers will modify instruction based on quarterly assessment results.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE		BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Pretest reading using the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) and Grade level vocabulary	By the end of September or two weeks after student enters the school		Classroom teacher and/or ancillary staff.	$3500.00
Assess reading using the DRA and grade level vocabulary	Quarterly		Classroom teacher and/or ancillary staff
Teachers will determine instructional level of each child based on assessment and modify instruction accordingly	Throughout the calendar year		Classroom teacher
Training will be offered to staff members to facilitate the assessment process	Throughout the calendar year		Principal will facilitate/delegate
Workshops will be offered to staff members to utilize different instructional strategies as indicated by best practices (i.e. multiple intelligences)	Throughout the calendar year		Principal will facilitate/delegate District Curriculum consultants	$5000.00
Establish a Vocabulary Hall of Fame	Oct. – June 2002		School Improvement Team Classroom teachers

ACTIVITY (S)		TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
	All visual displays will be labeled with appropriate vocabulary words to promote activities such as “Read the Room”, “Read in the Hall (during transitions students will read the walls)”	Sept.- June, 2002	Classroom teachers

ASSESSMENT Create grade level test packets, protocols and profiles for data collection, Michigan Literacy Proficiency Profile (MLPP), Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)

MONITORING Principal and Assistant Principals

RESOURCES Program Evaluation and Instructional Assessment (PEIA) Dept., Technology Management Information Systems (TMIS) Dept., DRA Test Kits, MLPP Materials, District curriculum consultants

TECHNOLOGY Create a school wide database of test results

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Workshops and training offered for evaluation strategies and alternate teaching methods

OBJECTIVE 2: By the end of 2001-2002 students will expand their knowledge of the use of organizational patterns and textual features of informational text as measured by science unit assessments.

STRATEGY 1: Teachers will instruct students in the use of KWL (What you Know; What you Want to know; What you Learned) for constructing meaning

from informational text on a weekly basis.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
The teacher will implement the JASON XIII curriculum using KWL to produce appropriate displays.	Sept. – Feb. 2002	JASON Team, Classroom teachers	$1000.00 supplies/materials $2500.00 network license $2500 purchased services $2200.00 JASON Curriculum
Teachers will implement the Different Ways of Knowing (DWOK) Schoolwide Reform Model of multiple intelligences(logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist), to expand student understanding of KWL.	Sept. - June 2002	Classroom teacher	$3000.00
Teacher will use KWL in all areas of the curriculum.	Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher

ASSESSMENT Observation of classroom displays.

MONITORING Principal and Assistant Principals

RESOURCES JASON XIII Curriculum, Different Ways Of Knowing (DWOK) Schoolwide Reform Model, appropriate supplies/materials (i.e. easel pads)

TECHNOLOGY Network license for Inspiration software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ongoing DWOK and JASON Training, Inspiration Training

STRATEGY 2: Teachers will instruct students on how to use textual features (i.e. headings, graphics, pictures, maps, captions, etc.) at least twice weekly.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Teach children how to use electronic and print media as research tools.	Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher in collaboration with the media specialist.	$1500.00
Every child in grades 1-5 will create a product utilizing research from multiple sources (i.e. primary sources, printed materials, CD-ROMS, Internet)	Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher in collaboration with the media specialist.
Students will be read nonfiction material at least once per week, being sure to highlight textual features.	Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher
We will continue to support teachers and students in programs which encourage informational reading such as JASON XIII network broadcast, Michigan History Day, Young Author’s Conference, Black History, Invent America, World in Motion, March is Reading month, Cultural Ethnicity Celebrations, camping, field trip experiences and professional conferences.	Sept. – June 2002	Principal School Improvement Team	5000.00 Camping, 2000.00 Scouting, 3500.00 support informational reading, 7000.00 field trips, 11,000.00 professional development – includes $3000.00 for substitute salaries, == $28,500.00

ASSESSMENT Observation of finished products

MONITORING Principal and Assistant Principals

RESOURCES Media Center print materials, software, Internet

TECHNOLOGY CD-ROM, Internet

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Training for teachers on use of electronic media and Internet

Strategy 3: Use our parent and community partnerships to strengthen student reading skills.

ACTIVITY S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Volunteer language arts tutors will work in 1^st and 2^nd grade classrooms	Oct. – May 2002	Community Liaison	$82,000.00 Salary/Benefits for Community Liaison
Continue the literacy library, of donated books run by volunteers, to promote family literacy	Oct. – May 2002	Community Liaison
HOSTS (Helping One Student to Succeed) language arts tutoring program for 3^rd and 4^th grade at risk students	Sept. – June 2002	HOSTS Consultant	$20,000.00
AmeriCorps workers assist in classrooms by teacher request (priority grades 3,4, 5)	Sept. – June 2002	Principal
Kindergarten homework program will continue.	January – June 2002	Community Liaison	$500.00 Supplies
ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
Continue 1^st grade family nights to promote parent involvement and family literacy	Oct. – May 2002	Community Liaison	$400.00 Supplies
Each year parents will be strongly urged to sign a parent/school compact to support the achievement of their children	Sept. 2002	Community Liaison	$2000.00 for training to be schoolwide Title I
Host family nights that support the curriculum and encourage parent involvement	Sept. – May 2002	Community Liaison	$1600.00

ASSESSMENT Use baseline and quarterly test scores to determine growth, review parent compact files, track family night attendance

MONITORING Literacy coach, community liaison

RESOURCES Volunteers, HOSTS materials

TECHNOLOGY HOSTS programming

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Training of tutors, schoolwide Title I training

Strategy 4: Use district staff to strengthen student reading skills.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Uninterrupted 90 minute literacy periods for first grade classrooms	Sept. – June 2002	Principal will facilitate	$2,100.00 Supplies
ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
Use two (2) Reading Recovery teachers, two (2) literacy teachers and a literacy coach to continue implementation of the literacy model	Sept. – June 2002	Principal	2@ $82,000.00 = $164,000.00 Salary/Benefits 1@ $41,000.00 Salary/Benefits
The Reading Recovery Program will continue to work one on one with first grade children, who score in the lowest 20-30% on reading tests	Sept. – June 2002	Principal	$1000.00 Supplies $1400.00 Purchased Services
Literacy coach will provide services according to the grant guidelines	Sept –June 2002	Principal	$500.00 Supplies
Each kindergarten classroom will have a teacher assistant	Sept. – June 2002	Principal	$27,000.00 Salary/Benefits School District pays the remainder
Bilingual Assistants will be assigned to classrooms as needed	Sept – June 2002	Principal

ASSESSMENT Use baseline and quarterly test results to determine growth of student reading growth

MONITORING Principal and Assistant Principals

RESOURCES Reading Recovery materials, Literacy grants

TECHNOLOGY n/a

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ongoing district training, conference attendance

GOAL 2: Through the 2002-2003 school year, students will increase their ability to use problem-solving skills in science as measured by AYP formula.

OBJECTIVE 1: During the 2001-2002 school year students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using the scientific method on a weekly basis.

STRATEGY 1: Teachers will teach and model an aspect of the scientific method on a weekly basis (purpose, hypothesis, materials, procedures, results, conclusion).

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Using the materials in the science kits/district science curriculum the teacher will demonstrate/model the scientific method	Sept. - June 2002	Classroom teacher
Using a topic of their choice, the teacher will construct a visual display illustrating the steps of the scientific method	Displayed by Nov. 1	Classroom teacher

ASSESSMENT Observation of displays

MONITORING Principal and Assistant Principals

RESOURCES Science kits, school district science curriculum, JASON XIII curriculum, District curriculum consultant

TECHNOLOGY Appropriate software applications

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT n/a

STRATEGY 2: Teachers will monitor the student’s use of problem solving skills through the scientific method on a weekly basis.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE		PERSON RESPONSIBLE		BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy		Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
As a class or in small groups, students will practice solving problems using the scientific method.		Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher
Students will use the scientific method to produce a product for the district science fair.		April-May 2002	Student, parent, classroom teacher	$1000.00
Students will keep a science journal or learning log.		Sept. – June 2002	Student Classroom teacher	$700.00

ASSESSMENT Observe/evaluate students while using science kits, read science journal/log

MONITORING Classroom teacher

RESOURCES Science kits, school district science curriculum, journals/logs, District curriculum consultant

TECHNOLOGY Word processing and graphic software, digital cameras or other peripherals

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ongoing technology training

GOAL 3: Students will improve their writing by one (1) rubric point per school year.

OBJECTIVE 1: During 2001-2002 students will write meaningful sentences/paragraphs using standard English conventions based on grade level expectations.

STRATEGY 1: Teachers will assess writing samples quarterly using the writing rubric and place the samples in the student’s writing portfolio.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Create electronic portfolios for each student.	October – June 2002	Classroom teacher Project R.E.L.A.T.E.. Coordinator Ancillary staff	$5000.00
Teachers will teach each criteria of the agreed upon rubric.	Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher
In grades 2-5 at least one student writing sample will be generated using Microsoft Word or similar program	Sept. – June 2002	Student Classroom teacher	$1500.00 purchased services $3500.00 Supplies

ASSESSMENT Evidence that the portfolio which meets stated expectations exists

MONITORING Principal and Assistant Principals will facilitate/delegate

RESOURCES Read-write CD-ROMs, discs, plastic milk crates (to store portfolio hard copies)

TECHNOLOGY Word processing and graphic software applications, scanners, digital cameras, web authoring software, photo-editing software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Training in creating electronic portfolios

STRATEGY 2: Teachers will require the use of grade level vocabulary in weekly writing assignments.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Incorporate word walls in every room and in public areas	Sept. – June 2002	All staff
Every student will write in a journal a minimum of three times a week.	Sept. – June 2002	Student Classroom teacher	$700.00
Teachers will integrate grade level vocabulary words into the student’s journal topics.	Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher

ASSESSMENT Teacher evaluation of student work

MONITORING Principal and Assistant Principals will facilitate/delegate

RESOURCES Journals

TECHNOLOGY Optional word processing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT n/a

STRATEGY 3: Teachers will require students to choose one writing selection to refine for publication quarterly.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Display student work and/or publish student writing in appropriate media, i.e. school/classroom web pages, newsletters, etc.	Sept. – June 2002	All staff	$1000.00
Institute a Young Authors Conference during May 2002, where students will submit a copy of their best work.	Culminating May, 2002	Students Parents Teachers	$1500.00

ASSESSMENT Viewing the student publications

MONITORING WHRC Community

RESOURCES An author visit to be determined by committee, Project R.E.L.A.T. E. coordinator

TECHNOLOGY word processing and graphic software applications, color laser printer, web authoring software, scanners, digital cameras, CD burner(s), photo-editing software, and cartridges

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ongoing technology training

OBJECTIVE 2: By the end of the 2002-2003 school year students in grades 3-5 will write meaningful constructive responses to science questions using designated science topics as defined by the MEAP

STRATEGY 1: Teachers will require students to write responses using science vocabularies.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Use the JASON XIII curriculum, district science curriculum and science kits as a basis for writing assignments.	Sept. – June 2002	Classroom teacher	$3500.00 informational texts to support science kits

ASSESSMENT Teacher evaluation of student work

MONITORING Assistant principal will facilitate/delegate

RESOURCES JASON XIII curriculum, District science curriculum, District curriculum consultant

TECHNOLOGY Optional word processing and graphic software applications

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT n/a

GOAL 4: Students will use social problem solving skills to improve the health and

safety of the school learning environment. Evidence of success will be measured by a minimum 10% decrease in the number of referrals and accident reports through the 2001-2003 school years.

OBJECTIVE 1: Students will demonstrate their ability to use problem solving skills to improve their social behavior as measured by a 10% decrease in the number of referrals and accident reports during the 2001-2002 school year.

STRATEGY 1: All staff will identify, assess and address social priority issues using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) on a daily basis.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
All staff will follow the procedures established to identify and document problem behavior (based on Positive Behavior Support model)	`	All staff
The teacher and/or ancillary staff will determine the appropriate positive behavior plan for a student, and adjust as necessary.	Sept. – June 2002	All staff PBS Committee
Institute a student coordinating council to address student issues and concerns.	Sept. – June 2002	Principal will facilitate/delegate

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
Recognition of positive behavior through organized and ongoing awards, assemblies, visual displays, special activities, etc.	Sept. – June 2001	All staff	$5000.00
During the 2001-2002 school year we will continue to identify and integrate resources and services from the community to support families and strengthen school programs	Sept. – June 2002	Community Liaison Project R.E.L.A.T.E.	$2500.00

ASSESSMENT Decrease in the number of referrals and accident reports

MONITORING Principal and assistant principals

RESOURCES Discipline Tracking Software, TMIS Department, PEIA Department

TECHNOLOGY Appropriate software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ongoing as provided by PBS facilitators (Calendar to be established by Oct. 2001)

STRATEGY 2: Throughout the school year teachers will teach and reinforce how to use problem-solving skills using resources such as Michigan Model, Character Education, and Conflict Resolution.

ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
A member of the staff will champion this strategy	Staff member named by June, 2001 Sept.- June 2002	School Improvement Team
Teach Michigan Model Unit 3.	First week of school	All staff
ACTIVITY (S)	TIMELINE	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	BUDGET
Use agreed upon PBS strategies.	First day of school and ongoing	All staff
Utilize current peer mediators and continue to expand the program	Sept. – June 2002	Principal will facilitate/delegate	$500.00 supplies/materials $1000.00 purchased services
Research best practices for character education with plans to implement no later than second semester.	Sept. – June 2002	School Improvement Team will facilitate/delegate	$1000.00

ASSESSMENT Observation and reduction of referrals

MONITORING Principal and Assistant principals

RESOURCES Michigan Health Model, Peer Mediation, Positive Behavior Support, and character education materials

TECHNOLOGY Internet to research best practices, discipline tracking software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ongoing for Positive Behavior Support and character education

WHRC

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT STAFF SIGNATURE PAGES

Principal’s Name: Don MacQuarrie Date: April 30, 2001

School Name: WHRC Phone: 857-8222

Address: 60 Parkhurst, Pontiac, MI 48342

We the undersigned agree with this School Improvement Plan and will support the implementation of it.

Signature Date

Ongoing professional development cannot be adequately provided in the current professional day structure.