Charles County Public Schools State of The Schools. Thomas Stone High School

 
Charles County
Public Schools
State of The Schools
 
We Are Off To A Great Start!
 
County Fair
Winners
 
Twin Day
 
Homecoming
Pep Rally
 
Fashion Design Class
Newspaper Dress Model Show
 
Why Apply
Campaign
 
School Improvement
 
School Improvement is a decision-making model that schools utilize to ensure
programming, teaching and learning, and culture and community, provide all students
access, opportunity, and support to achieve at high levels.
 
Each school develops a School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP identifies priority goals,
instructional and culture strategies, and supports schools will implement to raise student
achievement and prepare students for college and career pathways.
 
This works starts at the elementary school and continues through high school.
 
Data Summary
:
MCAP English  - there was a slight increase in proficiency.
MCAP Mathematics – overall room for improvement.
 
Goal
: We will increase student achievement in English and Mathematics by 10% as
indicated on MCAP.
 
Strategies to support Reading and Math Instruction
:
 
 
Student Learning & Achievement
 
Extension Periods added to the daily
schedule
Common Assessments, I-Ready &
Common Lit Data
Focus on Academic Vocabulary
Notetaking and annotating to build
stronger writers (Thomas Stone Thinking
Notes)
 
 
Student learning by encouraging students
to unpack text to respond with prompt
analysis and evidence-based analysis.
Push-In/ Push-Out Support
FEV Tutoring
 
Student Learning& Achievement
Access & Opportunity
 
Data Summary
:
Low enrollment in some of our course offerings for Honors and AP Courses
Students do not fully utilize our CTE Pathways , Early College, & Dual Enrollment
Access and Opportunity Goal
: 
We will increase students’ awareness of course
options and increase the access and number of students for enrollment by 10% by the
end of the course selection timeline.
Strategies to Support Access and Opportunity Goal
:
 
 
AP Fair with students only
Virtual AP Fair with Parents
Emails to staff, students, and parents
One on one Counselors Meetings
with each student
Class meetings (Recruitment)
AP Course Selection
Group sessions for students
interested in AP
 
Parent phone/in person
conversations about signing students
up for AP courses
AP signing and course selection
week
Seminar Class for first students
taking an AP course
 
Data Summary
:
Fostering  positive student involvement in positive aspects
of school and not negative, such fight culture mentality. To
start the year, suspensions are down for fighting.
Student activity involvement in sports has room for
growth, many teams only have a Varsity team.
Culture and Climate Goal
: 
We will increase community
engagement by 10% utilizing our key stakeholders through
community events and school activities that will foster a
positive and collaborative culture.
Strategies to Support Access and Opportunity Goal
:
We would like to highlight cultural and diverse hosted by our
school to include student activities within classrooms and
greater community.
Fall Festival – Trunk or Treat (Oct 28)
Holiday Baskets – Thanksgiving
Blood Drive – Spring 2024
Spirit Days – Throughout the year
.
 
 
 
 
School Climate and Culture
 
Before you depart, we want to hear from you. Please respond to our feedback survey.
To respond electronically, use your smartphone to scan the QR Code.
 
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You For
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Thomas Stone High School, part of Charles County Public Schools, is focused on school improvement to enhance student learning and achievement. The school aims to increase proficiency in English and Mathematics, improve access to honors and AP courses, and foster a positive school climate. Strategies include implementing School Improvement Plans, enhancing reading and math instruction, increasing awareness of course options, and engaging the community. Progress is being made in various areas, such as student involvement and reduced suspensions, with a strong commitment to preparing students for college and career success.


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  1. Charles County Public Schools State of The Schools Thomas Stone High School

  2. We Are Off To A Great Start! Homecoming Pep Rally Why Apply Campaign County Fair Winners Fashion Design Class Newspaper Dress Model Show Twin Day

  3. School Improvement School Improvement is a decision-making model that schools utilize to ensure programming, teaching and learning, and culture and community, provide all students access, opportunity, and support to achieve at high levels. Each school develops a School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP identifies priority goals, instructional and culture strategies, and supports schools will implement to raise student achievement and prepare students for college and career pathways. This works starts at the elementary school and continues through high school.

  4. Student Learning & Achievement Data Summary: MCAP English - there was a slight increase in proficiency. MCAP Mathematics overall room for improvement. Goal: We will increase student achievement in English and Mathematics by 10% as indicated on MCAP. Strategies to support Reading and Math Instruction: Extension Periods added to the daily schedule Common Assessments, I-Ready & Common Lit Data Focus on Academic Vocabulary Notetaking and annotating to build stronger writers (Thomas Stone Thinking Notes) Student learning by encouraging students to unpack text to respond with prompt analysis and evidence-based analysis. Push-In/ Push-Out Support FEV Tutoring

  5. Student Learning& Achievement Access & Opportunity Data Summary: Low enrollment in some of our course offerings for Honors and AP Courses Students do not fully utilize our CTE Pathways , Early College, & Dual Enrollment Access and Opportunity Goal: We will increase students awareness of course options and increase the access and number of students for enrollment by 10% by the end of the course selection timeline. Strategies to Support Access and Opportunity Goal: AP Fair with students only Virtual AP Fair with Parents Emails to staff, students, and parents One on one Counselors Meetings with each student Class meetings (Recruitment) AP Course Selection Group sessions for students interested in AP Parent phone/in person conversations about signing students up for AP courses AP signing and course selection week Seminar Class for first students taking an AP course

  6. School Climate and Culture Data Summary: Fostering positive student involvement in positive aspects of school and not negative, such fight culture mentality. To start the year, suspensions are down for fighting. Student activity involvement in sports has room for growth, many teams only have a Varsity team. Culture and Climate Goal: We will increase community engagement by 10% utilizing our key stakeholders through community events and school activities that will foster a positive and collaborative culture. Strategies to Support Access and Opportunity Goal: We would like to highlight cultural and diverse hosted by our school to include student activities within classrooms and greater community. Fall Festival Trunk or Treat (Oct 28) Holiday Baskets Thanksgiving Blood Drive Spring 2024 Spirit Days Throughout the year .

  7. Before you depart, we want to hear from you. Please respond to our feedback survey. To respond electronically, use your smartphone to scan the QR Code.

  8. Working Together To Achieve Excellence For Every Student . . . We Appreciate Your Partnership!

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