Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Principal Tim Vassar

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Principal – Tim Vassar Assistant Principal – David Vode “Four Star School” Awards 2009 -2010 -2011 2012 -2013 -2014 � Indiana Department of Education High A’s 2011 -2012 -2013 -2014

ADVANCED STANDARD 3 Teaching and Assessing for Learning – The schools’ curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.

COLONEL WHEELER – MATH HIGHEST STUDENT SCORES OF LARGE MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN NWI ISTEP - % passing trends 100 90 90. 8 90. 2 2010 -2011 -2012 87. 2 92. 5 91 80 76. 8 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2008 -2009 -2010 2012 -2013 -2014

COLONEL WHEELER – ELA HIGHEST SCORES OF LARGE MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN NWI ISTEP - % passing trends 96 91 90 90 2012 -2013 -2014 88. 2 86 85. 5 81 76 76. 5 71 66 2008 -2009 -2010 -2011 -2012

COLONEL WHEELER 35. 00% ISTEP - % passing Longitudinal Data: 2008 -2013 (new school in 2007) 30. 00% 28. 60% 25. 00% 20. 00% 15. 00% 10. 00% 8. 60% 8. 50% 6. 70% 5. 00% 4. 80% 0. 00% ELA Math Both Math & ELA All Subjects Overall Gain

3. 1 Indicator The school’s curriculum provides equitable and challenging learning experiences that ensure all students have sufficient opportunities to develop learning, thinking, and life skills that lead to success at the next level. • Core Subjects = Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies • Rt. I period for all grades • Encore Subjects = Physical Education, Health, Family and Consumer Science, Engineering/Technology, Exploring Music, Visual Arts • 8 th Grade Explore classes • Electives = Band, Choir, Orchestra

High Ability Services • 6 th grade Honors Math: covers 7 th grade standards for both current 6 th graders and qualifying elementary students. • 6 th grade Honors Language Arts: covers 7 th grade standards for both current 6 th graders and qualifying elementary students. • 7 th & 8 th grade Honors Math with 8 th grade taking Algebra. • Several 8 th graders have taken Honors Biology, English Honors 9, and Honors Geometry for credit through CPHS.

3. 2 Indicator Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. • Multiple Assessments = Informal, Formative, Summative, Acuity Readiness, Star Reading, Star Math, ISTEP+, ACT Explore • Common assessments complete in most courses • Emphasis is on using informal and formative assessments to guide instruction (balanced assessment plan) • Currently course building for CP 2. 0 Initiative

3. 3 Indicator Teachers engage students in their learning through instructional strategies that ensure achievement of learning expectations. • Teachers write daily learning goals for each class • Long-term goals are written for each class • Department and grade levels collaborate to establish long-term learning goals • Technology utilized throughout the schools

Long Term Goal -example

3. 4 Indicator School leaders monitor and support the improvement of instructional practices of teachers to ensure student success. • i. Observation evaluation system • Multiple classroom observations and teacher conferences • Student achievement and student growth is paramount • Teacher effectiveness ratings • 99% of Teachers rated as “Highly Effective for 2013 -2014

3. 5 Indicator Teachers participate in collaborative learning communities to improve instruction and student learning. • Academic team planning outside of school day • Articulation activities/tasks • Preparation of common assessments • Focused professional development • Marzano i. Observation elements • Differentiated Instruction • Google Docs integration • Collaborative course building

3. 6 Indicator Teachers implement the school’s instructional process in support of student learning. • Students are informed of both daily and long-term learning goals • Assessment data used to inform instruction and curriculum decisions • Feedback to students in a timely manner • Modification of instruction • RTI Tiered Classes

3. 7 Indicator Mentoring, coaching, and induction programs support instructional improvement consistent with the school’s values and beliefs about teaching and learning. • Corporation-wide teacher induction program • New teachers are assigned mentors • Mentors meet monthly with Principal • High expectations are communicated

3. 8 Indicator The school engages families in meaningful ways in their children’s education and keeps them informed of their children’s learning progress. • Weekly school messenger voicemail • Team websites • Team emails • Parent portal on RDS system • Monthly “Colonel’s Chronicle” newsletter

3. 9 Indicator The school has a formal structure whereby each student is well known by at least one adult advocate in the school who supports that student’s educational experience. • Concept of academic teaming lessened • Schools within a school • Smaller learning communities • Building appropriate student relationships is vital

3. 10 Indicator Grading and reporting are based on clearly defined criteria that represent the attainment of content knowledge and skills and are consistent across grade levels and courses. • In need of common grading practices as to emphasis on what grades mean • Truth in grading must be achieved • Grade reporting is adequate

3. 11 Indicator All staff members participate in a continuous program of professional development. • Col. John Wheeler’s “Menu of Options” • Articulation opportunities • Department meetings • Leadership meetings

3. 12 Indicator The school provides and coordinates learning support services to meet the unique needs of students • Guidance department personnel • PBIS program fully implemented • ELL • Exceptional Learner services

ADVANCED STANDARD 3 Teaching and Assessing for Learning – The schools’ curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.