Intervention Specifics

Long-Term Objective

(5 Years) 

Over the next five years, student performance at Logan High School will improve significantly. This improvement will be measured quantitatively using:

• CRT Scores
• ACT Participation and Scores
• AP Participation and Scores
• Course Grades

It will also be measured qualitatively using:

• Attendance
• Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities
• Number of Safe School Violations

Short-Term Objective

(Next Year)

By the end of next year, the number of classes passed will increase from ___ to ___.

Specific Needs

  We will accomplish this short-term goal by focusing on these three specific needs:

1. Strengthening the transition for all incoming 9th graders.
2. Intervening with support for all students who have a D or an F in any class.
3. Implementing a system for rewarding positive behavior. 

1. Strengthening the Transition for All Incoming 9th Graders 

The Teacher’s Role

• Each teacher will be assigned a small number of 9th grade students (7 to 10 students) for whom they will act as a primary support and advocate for the entire year.
• These assigned 9th grade students will meet with the teacher once a week during RE³ time.
• During that time, teachers will review grades with each student.  If the student has a D or an F in any class or if they are missing an assignment, the teacher will assign the student to attend the corresponding RE³ time where they are missing work.
• During the other days of the week, teachers will have time set aside for meeting with students who need to make up work in their class or attend to other duties like club leadership, scheduled writing conferences with AP students, etc.
• Each teacher will be schedule similarly to this table which demonstrates how the Math Department might split up their time:

The 9^th Grade Student’s Role

• All 9th graders will meet weekly with their RE³ teacher who will schedule their week.
• If the 9th grader has a C or above in each class and is not missing any work, they will be scheduled to attend silent study hall for the rest of the week, or can request to be assigned to a specific teacher's class where they'd like additional help.
• Here's a sample of how a 9th grader's schedule might look if they meet with their RE³ teacher on Mondays and do fine throughout the first quarter with a few struggles in math, geography, and English:

The Administrator’s Role

• The administrative and secretarial staff will be in charge of producing and delivering accurate attendance rolls to each teacher for each intervention period.
• Using the table above, if Julie meets with Freshmen on Monday and meets with students who need interventions on Tuesday and Thursday, the administrative and secretarial staff will need to ensure that she has an accurate attendance roll on those days of all 9th graders who were assigned by their RE:3 teacher to attend her intervention time, or any 10th-12th graders who have a D or an F.
• The administrative and secretarial staff will also be in charge of collecting these attendance rolls and verifying that students attended their intervention time.
• If students don't attend their intervention time, they will earn an unsatisfactory citizenship grade which will make them ineligible to participate in the graduation ceremony, any sports practices or games, and any extra-curricular or club activities until they repair their citizenship by making and adhering to a behavior contract. 

 2. Intervening with Support for All Students Who Have a D or an F

The Teacher’s Role

• Teachers will have at least two intervention periods set aside each week to help any students who have a D or an F in their class.
• Teachers will also have time set aside to meet with any other student who would like additional support.
• Teachers will receive a weekly attendance roll, which will include any 9th graders assigned to their intervention time or any 10th-12th graders who have a D or an F in their class.
• Accurate attendance must be kept, especially during intervention time.
• Grades must also be accurate and kept up to date at least weekly. 

The 10^th-12^th Grade Student’s Role 

• All 10th-12th grade students need to check their grades on at least a weekly basis.  If they have a D or an F in any class, they will be required to attend intervention time for that class
• If they have a D or an F in more than one class, they will need to select and attend the class in which they need the most support.
• Students can also meet with teachers on their own if they would like additional support.
• As soon as all grades are at a C or above, the 10th-12th grade student is allowed to enjoy extended lunch time.
• If a student does not attend intervention time when they have a D or an F, they will immediately earn an unsatisfactory citizenship grade which will make them ineligible to participate in the graduation ceremony, any sports practices or games, and any extra-curricular or club activities until they repair their citizenship by making and adhering to a behavior contract.

The Administrator’s Role 

• In addition to generating, distributing, and checking attendance rolls, administrators will keep teachers accountable for maintaining accurate attendance and grades. 

3. Implementing a System for Rewarding Positive Behavior 

• Any students who meet a minimum standard performance in academics and citizenship will be eligible for rewards.
• Both the academic and citizenship standards need to be decided upon with feedback from all stakeholders.
• Rewards also need to be decided upon with feedback from all stakeholders. 

Remaining Intervention-Specific Questions

• Who will generate, distribute, and check attendance rolls?
• Can SIS generate these rolls or simplify the system in any way?
• How do students erase an unsatisfactory citizenship grade?
• How will we enforce ineligibility for sports and activities when a student earns an unsatisfactory citizenship grade?
• What will we do with students who are still failing after attending multiple interventions?
• What enrichment opportunities will be available for students?

  If you see something we might have missed, please let us know ASAP.