Continuous School Improvement Plan
Frederick County Public Schools is dedicated to continuous improvement. Our school principals lead efforts to plan, implement, and review their goals, using a variety of data to make sure we’re always moving in the right direction. School and division plans are monitored for progress and updated quarterly to support our commitment to our students and their families.
This information keeps families informed about our progress and the status of school goals. You’ll find updates and insights as we work together to improve student learning and school performance.
School Profile Information
School: James Wood Middle School
Principal: Dr. Tara Woolever
Enrollment: 872
School Vision Statement
Practicing compassion, advocacy, resilience, and empathy to make positive contributions to our community.
School Mission Statement
BETTER TOGETHER!
Goal #1
By June 2025, unadjusted pass rates for all student groups in all SOL-tested content areas will increase by 5% percentage points above the baseline.
Student Measure #1: 85% of all students will be proficient in the classroom using evidence-based, tier 1 instructional strategies measured by IXL, Edia, and common assessments.
Student Measure #2: 85% of students will demonstrate growth on content-specific assessments (VGA and SOL assessments).
Staff Measure #1: By June 2025, after receiving professional learning in MTSS structures and interventions, all teachers will demonstrate the application of Tiered Instruction and Interventions as measured by observations using a common walkthrough form.
Staff Measure #2: By September 2025, evidence-based literacy and numeracy practices will be implemented in 6-8 classrooms.
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What we know:
6th grade showed the most growth. What will we do? As a result, we have shifted our focus in the Flex period to “AIM,” acceleration, intervention, or make-up work to increase the time students practice recommended IXL skills. On January 3, 2025, all English teachers participated in IXL training, which focused on increasing its use across the classroom to improve student reading levels. Students will complete 2 IXL skills per week to increase their reading growth. What we know.
What will we do? All students will use Edia during Flex for at least 15 minutes to practice “golden path” Math skills. What we know. All core content area supervisors have created common quarterly assessments. Some classes have taken the common assessment according to recommended timelines. What will we do? All teachers will align pacing to recommended timelines to give the common assessment before the end of the quarter. Data will be reviewed in the last week of the quarter. |
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Goal #2
By June 2025, staff retention will improve through weekly communication at CLT, IT, CSIP, committee, faculty, and department meetings.
Student Measure #1: By June 2025, all classrooms will have a qualified staff member or long-term substitute.
Staff Measure #1: By December 2024, staff coverage of classes will be reduced to one time a week.
Staff Measure #2: By June 2025, staff coverage of classes will be reduced to once every two weeks.
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Goal #3
By June 2025, JWMS will use timely communication archived on the staff hub for all school events and activities.
Student Measure #1: By December 2024, student referrals will decrease from the previous school year as measured by the frequency of incidents.
Student Measure #2: By June 2025, student referrals will decrease from the previous school year as measured by the frequency of incidents.
Staff Measure #1: By December 2024, all staff will use PBIS and Tier I strategies to reduce disruptive classroom behavior. By December 2024, all school administrators will use PBIS and Tier strategies to reduce disruptive behavior during unstructured time.
Staff Measure #2: By May 2025, all staff will use PBIS and Tier I and Tier II strategies to reduce disruptive classroom behavior.
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For more information about James Wood Middle School's Continuous Improvement Plan please join us at our quarterly events or reach out to the school principal.
Quarterly Events
- October 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Library
- December 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Library
- February 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Library
- April 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Library