School Innovation and Improvement Plan At-a-Glance 2024-2025

• Kilmer Middle School, Region 5
• Steven McFarlane, Principal

Success in Algebra Before High School

Outcomes: 

• By June of 2025, the Algebra SOL pass rate of Multilingual Learners (MLSs Levels 1-4) will increase by 10% as compared to the previous school year
• By June of 2025, 100% of students enrolled in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors will demonstrate mastery on at least 80% of the essential standards (as determined by the Algebra CT).

Strategy 1

Improve collaborative teams’ alignment of instructional planning based on analysis of common assessments.

Strategy 2

Increase systems of support during the school day, after school and summer to help students achieve success in mathematics.

Strategy 3

Increase school communication about open enrollment to ensure all school staff (including elementary schools) communicate a shared message around open enrollment and mathematics course pathways.

Middle School English and Language Arts

Outcomes:

• By June 2025, the percentage of Hispanic students (including Hispanic students who are Multilingual Learners, Students with Disabilities, and Dually Identified Multilingual Learners with Disabilities) demonstrating proficiency on the Reading SOL will improve at least 5 percentage points
• By June 2025, 100% of Kilmer’s students will demonstrate proficiency on the Reading SOL.

Strategy 1

Maximize daily instruction and practice in word recognition, reading comprehension, and grammar (Lexia PowerUp)

Strategy 2

Utilize small groups and intervention to increase opportunities for students who need more practice to master standards

Strategy 3

Utilize Tier 3 intervention programs based upon a fidelity model

Special Education Math

Outcome: 

• By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Kilmer's Math Achievement Gap performance indicator for students with disabilities will improve at least 5% as measured by the middle school Standards of Accreditation

Strategy 1

Improve collaborative teams’ alignment of instructional planning based on analysis of common assessments.

Strategy 2

Increase systems of support during the school day, after school and summer to help students achieve success in mathematics.

Strategy 3

Increase teacher implementation of explicit instruction and other components of effective mathematics intervention.