BLUE JAY BULLETIN
CURRICULUM & STUDENT SERVICES UPDATES
MARCH 2024
VISION STATEMENT
The RULH Local School District’s vision is to cultivate goal-oriented leaders within a safe, welcoming environment that fosters respect and transparency. Our schools aim to create a positive, supportive second home for all, ensuring students depart as future-ready young adults.
Curriculum and Assessment Updates
ODE/DEW's SCIENCE OF READING MANDATE
HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (HQIM)
DISTRICTS ARE REQUIRED TO ADOPT APPROVED ELA CURRICULUM BY 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
MATH CURRICULUM SELECTION STATUS
ERIN'S LAW MANDATE/REQUIREMENTS (for staff)
RULH staff met this requirement via an in-person session with
Zac Corbin on March 19th (8:00-9:00 a.m.)
DYSLEXIA MANDATE
IXL Learning Integration for the Jr./Sr. High School
STATUS
FULL IMPLEMENTATION!
Advisory Rotation
As a result of One Plan goals and current ATSI designation, RULH Jr./Sr. High School will be requiring all teachers assigned an Advisory period/group to implement the following weekly rotation. This rotation was developed collaboratively among TBTs and administration to ensure consistent implementation. The Jr./Sr. High School is working diligently on these components of the One Plan goals: 1) Career Pathway Portfolios, 2) Math growth/achievement, and 3) ELA growth/achievement.
UPDATED Assessment Incentives Plan
To promote student engagement in academics during Advisory periods, an incentives plan is being drafted. This is the criteria for earning incentives for January and February (70% averages in Math and/or ELA IXLs); in March, the percentage to earn the incentive will increase to 75%.
IXL INCENTIVE
Students participated in Down Days for meeting IXL goals in January. We have 41% of students who earned Tier I (partial day) and 18% who earned Tier II (full day) for January. February data will be finalized by tomorrow; incentive dates will be next Wednesday for JH and Thursday for HS.
WINTER DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
- All students in grades K-6 completed mid-benchmark assessments for Aimsweb (reading and math).
- All students in grades 2-12 completed mid-benchmark assessments for NWEA MAP (reading, math, and science). Grades 2-3 also use the Language assessment to monitor writing improvement.
NWEA MAP data was analyzed districtwide because this is our High Quality Student Data source for indicating progress within the One Plan goals. The data from the winter assessment is below:
DISTRICT-WIDE NWEA MAP DATA
GREEN indicates grade level increase from fall to winter assessments in MAP.
RED indicates grade level decrease from fall to winter in MAP.
Due to the improvement status of the Jr./Sr. High School, the DLT analyzed the MAP data and determined areas for improvement.
RED indicates 50-59% of students scored Lo or LoAvg in that content domain (area of concern).
PURPLE indicates more than 60% of students scored Lo or LoAvg in that content domain (urgent concern).
DISTRICT GOALS
We continuing this work: Ohio's Department of Education and Workforce (previously ODE-Ohio Department of Education) requires all public school districts to assess themselves using data and root cause analyses to determine the needs of the district for improvement. The needs are developed into SMART goals with student and adult measures as well as action steps for reaching those measures/goals over the course of a three-year period. RULH is in the second year of the three-year implementation period. During our TBT, BLT, and DLT meetings, we have been developing a system for tracking the progress and implementing strategies aligned to the goals.
District SMART Goal 1
Adult Actions for 2023-24:
1) The building will begin the process of researching a Career Pathway plan for students in grades 8-12. The instructional coach will lead the HS BLT in examining various evidence based programs prior to choosing one.
2) High school students in the traditional setting (e.g. those not in CCP or at the local CTC), will attend an advisory period each day. The advisor will review Progress Book data with each student on a weekly basis, and provide guidance on maintaining passing grades in each course.
3) Parents will be actively contacted to attend a building wide meeting to learn more about the Career Pathway Portfolio. This will initially be done for students in grades 8-9. This will be done by using multiple means of communication. For those who do not physically attend such informational meetings, an overview video presentation on the district’s website will be made available.
District SMART Goal 2
Adult Actions for 2023-24:
1) Teachers in all three buildings will receive additional PD in the use of the Gradual Release Model of Responsibility. They will also have the opportunity to have the district’s instructional coach to provide them modeling opportunities, as well as direct feedback in how to use the strategy.
2) Building level administrators will compile walk-through data of what instructional strategy(ies) are being used in the classroom at that precise time. Such data will be shared with the teachers during BLT and DLT meetings in an effort to increase the use of evidence based strategies, and to reduce the use of ineffective methods. The goal will be that the data reveals that such strategies are being used at least 50% of the time.
District SMART Goal 1
Adult Actions for 2023-24:
1) The building will begin the process of researching a Career Pathway plan for students in grades 8-12. The instructional coach will lead the HS BLT in examining various evidence based programs prior to choosing one.
2) High school students in the traditional setting (e.g. those not in CCP or at the local CTC), will attend an advisory period each day. The advisor will review Progress Book data with each student on a weekly basis, and provide guidance on maintaining passing grades in each course.
3) Parents will be actively contacted to attend a building wide meeting to learn more about the Career Pathway Portfolio. This will initially be done for students in grades 8-9. This will be done by using multiple means of communication. For those who do not physically attend such informational meetings, an overview video presentation on the district’s website will be made available.
Improved Test Scores through Improved Instruction
Quarter 3 Walkthrough Data:
- Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR)--49% (Increase of 1% from Quarter 2)
- Student Goal Setting--71% (Increase of 7% from Quarter 2)
The goals for improvement by the end of 2024-25 school year are:
- Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR)--60%
- Student Goal Setting--80%
Professional Development
Book Study Padlet
https://padlet.com/amandamcfarland2/crash-course-book-study-gtoh4ix5d7mnbvw4
Gauging Student Readiness Credential
https://www.ohiolearningcommunity.org/local/intellicart/view.php?id=49
2 teachers (Gina Green & Debby Mitchell) engaged in this training with Mrs. McFarland to begin the process of becoming credentialed in Readiness Assessments and developing others.
Supporting Educators with Effective Strategies
Literacy Leaders Roundtable
PBIS Coaching and Connection Sessions
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
OHIO IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
District Leadership Team (DLT)
You may click on the links below to access the recent RULH Elementary DLT meeting agendas/minutes:
DLT Agenda/Minutes-February 2024
Building Leadership Teams (BLTs)
Elementary BLT
January 2024-ES BLT Agenda/Minutes
February 2024-ES BLT Agenda/Minutes
JR/SR HIGH BLT
February --JR/SR HS BLT Agenda/Minutes
March--JR/SR HS BLT Agenda/Minutes
Teacher-Based Teams (TBTs)
Meet bi-weekly by grade level
Jr./Sr High School Teacher-Based Teams:
Meet weekly
Thursdays--Advisory/Attendance Team
Fridays--Academic Team
TBT Focus for Semester 2:
- Action steps for building and district goals
- Implementation of high yield instructional strategies
- Using AimsWeb (K-1) and NWEA MAP (K-12) data to guide instruction and IXL Skills Plans for students
- Improving Math growth, as indicated by NWEA MAP data
RESA-Resident Educator Summative Assessment
UPCOMING EVENTS
MTSS Data Day @ Elementary
Monday, Mar 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Ripley-Huntington Elementary, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA
MTSS Leadership Team Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley-Huntington Elementary, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Lemon Room)
Elementary Art Night
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024, 06:00 PM
Ripley-Huntington Elementary, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA
District In-service Day
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024, 08:00 AM
Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Local School District, OH, USA
RULH Jr/Sr High School BLT Meeting
Thursday, Apr 4, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley High School, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Lecture Hall)
Final Due Date for RESA Submissions
Friday, Apr 5, 2024, 08:00 AM
PBIS Virtual Connection Session
Monday, Apr 8, 2024, 01:00 PM
Virtual
Legal Updates @ Hopewell
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024, 09:00 AM
Hopewell Center, West New Market Road, Hillsboro, OH, USA
JR/SR High PBIS Meeting
Monday, Apr 15, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley High School, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Lecture Hall)
RULH April DLT Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley High School, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Lecture Hall)
Adolescent Literacy Training
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024, 03:00 PM
Virtual
PBIS Virtual Connection Session
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024, 09:30 AM
Virtual
Book Study, Session 6
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley-Huntington Elementary, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Conference Room)
RULH School Board Meeting
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024, 07:00 PM
Ripley High School, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Lecture Hall)
Interim Reports
Friday, Apr 19, 2024, 03:00 PM
PBIS Virtual Connection Session
Monday, Apr 22, 2024, 09:30 AM
Virtual
District Leaders Meeting with SOESC
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024, 01:30 PM
Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Local School District, OH, USA (Central Office)
Exceptional Achievement Ceremony--PBIS Recognitions
Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 07:00 PM
Hillsboro High School, U.S. 62, Hillsboro, OH, USA
Book Study, Session 7
Chapter 17 & Reflection
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley-Huntington Elementary, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Lemon Room)
Jr./Sr. High School BLT
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley High School, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024, 08:00 AM
PBIS Coaching Session
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
Virtual
Elementary School BLT Meeting
Monday, May 13, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ripley-Huntington Elementary, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA (Lemon Room)
Regional Data Lead-Cohort 3 Opening Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 02:00 PM
Virtual/Zoom
RULH May DLT Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 03:15 PM
Ripley High School, South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA
Business Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:00 AM
Brown County Educational Service Center, Hamer Road, Georgetown, OH, USA
Adolescent Literacy Training
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 03:00 PM
Virtual
RULH Local Schools, Office of Curriculum & Student Services
Email: amanda.mcfarland@rulh.us
Website: https://www.rulh.us/
Location: 502 South 2nd Street, Ripley, OH, USA
Phone: (937) 392-1141