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TSSA Plan 2025/26

North Sevier High School:

School Improvement/TSSA Plan 2025/26

Purpose:

The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is designed to guide North Sevier High School in identifying strategies to enhance student retention, literacy, school culture, and community engagement. This plan will be used by administrators, staff, and stakeholders to achieve specific measurable goals over the course of the academic year.

1. School Information

School Name: North Sevier High School
Principal: Ryan Harris
School Year: 2025/26
Date of Plan Creation: 9/25/2025
Review Cycle: 3 times/yr

2. Vision & Mission Statements

Mission:

Educating for life by: We educate students emotionally, intellectually, and physically so they can be successful within all aspects of their lives.

Cultivating Integrity: We model and help students further develop values that make them better citizens in their personal lives and within a larger community.

Building Resilience: We build resilience by strengthening relationships that support students through difficult challenges.

Inspiring Excellence: We provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences in order for each student to achieve their highest level of excellence.

3. Needs Assessment

3.1 Data Analysis

Review and analyze key data to assess the current status and identify areas of need.

Student Retention Data

Retention Rates from Freshman year to Graduation:

  • Class of 2018 – 73%
  • Class of 2019 – 91%
  • Class of 2020 – 77%
  • Class of 2021 – 68%
  • Class of 2022 – 85%
  • Class of 2023 – 82%
  • Class of 2024 – 75%
  • Class of 2025 – 76% (Final)
  • Class of 2026 – 84% (Preliminary)

Literacy Data

**ACT Aspire/Rise (Utah Aspire Plus) Assessment Proficiency Rates 2025

  • Grade 9 Math: Scale Score 199, Proficiency 51%
  • Grade 9 Reading: Scale Score 198, Proficiency 50%
  • Grade 9 Science: Scale Score 205, Proficiency 37%
  • Grade 10 Math: Scale Score 195, Proficiency 28%
  • Grade 10 Reading: Scale Score 205, Proficiency 65%
  • Grade 10 Science: Scale Score 199, Proficiency 40%

ACT Predictive Scores

  • Grade 9 Composite Prediction: 21 (73% proficiency)
  • Grade 10 Composite Prediction: 21 (83% proficiency) 10.09178082 | 159.7647059 | 7.915277778 |

School Climate Data:

(Student, parent, and teacher surveys, behavioral data)

Community and Stakeholder Input:

3.2 Identified Areas for Improvement

Student Retention:

Some students drop out, but most student loss comes from credit deficiency and eventual transfer to Cedar Ridge High School.

Literacy Rates:

Male students in particular are reading less and are falling further behind in reading. This sophomore class is significantly behind in reading rates.

School Culture and Climate:

Students recognize when the adults in the building are not getting along. Adults need to be more discreet and professional with students when it comes to adult conflict.

Stakeholder Engagement:

School groups need to become more involved in community events, and community members/groups need to be invited to become more involved in school events.

4. School Improvement Goals

These goals incorporate academic data, climate feedback, and updated priorities from the Spring 2025 Climate Survey.

Goal 1: Increase Retention Rates

Objective: Raise the student retention rate to 90% over the next three years.

Action Steps:

  • Implement a freshman mentorship program pairing 9th graders with upperclassmen.
  • Establish regular academic counseling and personalized intervention for at-risk students (Wolf Time).
  • Create a comprehensive parent engagement initiative to support struggling students (Communication).

Responsible Parties: School Counselors, Grade-Level Teachers, Mentorship Program Director

Resources Needed: Peer mentor director, parent outreach materials

Timeline: Start Date: 10/2025 | Review Date: 10/2026

Evaluation Methods: Year-over-year retention tracking, exit interviews, mentor/mentee feedback

Goal 2: Improve Literacy Rates in Grades 9–10

Objective: Improve literacy proficiency in reading and writing for grades 9–10 by 15%.

Action Steps:

  • Implement a structured reading intervention program targeting struggling readers.
  • Increase frequency of writing assignments across all subjects, incorporating cross-curricular literacy strategies.
  • Provide professional development for teachers on evidence-based literacy instruction.

Responsible Parties: English Department, All Teachers, Instructional Coach

Resources Needed: Literacy software, professional development materials, classroom libraries

Timeline: Start Date: 09/2025 | Review Date: 10/2026

Evaluation Methods: Literacy benchmark assessments, writing portfolios, teacher instructional evaluations

Goal 3: Improve Student Belonging

Objective: Increase student belonging as measured through the annual school climate survey.

Action Steps:

  • Implement schoolwide belonging initiatives (advisory activities, peer-to-peer connection programs, student voice opportunities).
  • Increase visibility of staff at student events and during unstructured times.
  • Expand recognition programs for academics, character, and improvement.

Responsible Parties: PBIS Committee, Student Council Advisors, Admin Team

Resources Needed: Advisory materials, recognition items, staff training

Timeline: Start Date: 10/2025 | Review Date: 10/2026

Evaluation Methods: Belonging indicators on climate surveys, attendance data, student focus group feedback

Goal 4: Improve Communication with Stakeholders

Objective: Improve communication clarity, consistency, and frequency between staff, parents, and community stakeholders.

Action Steps:

  • Create a consistent communication schedule for newsletters, updates, and outreach.
  • Provide professional development on effective communication and parent interaction.
  • Expand use of digital tools (website, social media, text platforms) for timely updates.

Responsible Parties: Administration, Office Staff, School Community Council

Resources Needed: Communication software, templates, PD materials

Timeline: Start Date: 09/2025 | Review Date: 10/2026

Evaluation Methods: Parent survey data, communication audit logs, stakeholder feedback

Goal 5: Ensure Fair & Consistent Student Accountability

Objective: Increase consistency in discipline, expectations, and classroom management practices across all school settings.

Action Steps:

  • Develop and implement schoolwide behavior expectations with clear tiers and consequences.
  • Train staff on consistent implementation of expectations and restorative practices.
  • Increase transparency in how behavioral decisions are made and communicated.

Responsible Parties: Admin Team, PBIS Committee, All Teachers

Resources Needed: Restorative justice training, updated discipline matrix, instructional materials

Timeline: Start Date: 09/2025 | Review Date: 10/2026

Evaluation Methods: Behavior referral data, staff surveys, student perception surveys