CIWP

Mission and Strategies

2014-2016 Continuous
Improvement Work Plan

Lake View High School

Instructions: The District has identified 10 Priority Areas focused on instruction and aligned to Pillar 1 & 2 of the District Action Plan. The
school will develop Strategies and Action plans for CCSS Literacy, CCSS Math, and Science and 3 additional District Priority Areas. Schools will
provide a Rationale for the specific Strategies developed and a Rationale for why the 4 District Priority Areas are not being developed into an
Action Plan.

Resources
CIWP Instruction Manual
(link to Knowledge Center)
SQRP Resources

Chicago Public Schools Vision

Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

School Mission Statement (Write your Mission Statement in the space provided below)
VISION: Lake View High School fosters honor, ownership, mastery, and education through learning opportunities for all students in preparation for college, career, and community commitment.
CORE BELIEF: Lake View High School is HOME.
CORE VALUES: Honorfor self, school, and society. Ownershipof learning and leading. Masteryof skills and growth. Educationfor the future.

District Priority Areas and School Strategies

Rationale
Strategy
Primary SQRP or Write in your strategy to address the District Priorities 1-6. Note: A strategy is a For District Priorities 1-6, describe the rationale for choosing your strategy
Priorities 1 -3: CCSS Literacy, CCSS Math, and Science.
using evidence from the SEF or Root Cause Analysis.
Other Measure tied specific initiative that, once implemented, will achieve transformative change in
Priorities 4-10: Choose from drop down list of additional
For District Priorities 7-10, briefly describe the programs, services, or systems
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CCSS Literacy

EPAS Growth &

Attainment

CCSS Math

EPAS Growth &

Attainment

Science

EPAS Growth &

Attainment

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Area would not be applicable.

Through the development of a vertically aligned Course of Study in SY2014-

2015, LVHS will now focus on using common formative and summative
assessment results to design units and lessons (1e) that shift instruction from
coverage of content to student growth (3d). (Ownership & Mastery).

While baseline English and Reading Explore scores have increased for incoming
students since 2011, EPAS Growth Over Time has declined in areas of English
and Reading since 2011; and, the Advanced Placement mean scores for courses
related to English and Social Studies are below the Illinois and Global mean
scores.
Through the development of a vertically aligned Course of Study in SY2014- EPAS Growth Over Time has declined in areas of Math since 2011, and the
2015, LVHS will now focus on common formative and summative will now focus Advanced Placement mean scores for courses related to Math are below the
on using common formative and summative assessment results to design units Illinois and Global mean scores.
and lessons (1e) that shift instruction from coverage of content to student
growth (3d). (Ownership & Mastery).
Through the development of a vertically aligned Course of Study in SY2014- While baseline Science Explore scores have increased for incoming students
2015, LVHS will now focus on common formative and summative will now focus since 2011, EPAS Growth Over Time has declined in areas of Science since 2013;
on using common formative and summative assessment results to design units and, the Advanced Placement mean scores for courses related to Science are
and lessons (1e) that shift instruction from coverage of content to student below the Illinois and Global mean scores (NOTE: Student data aligned to NGSS
growth (3d). (Ownership & Mastery).
is not yet available).

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CIWP

Mission and Strategies

2014-2016 Continuous
Improvement Work Plan

Lake View High School

Instructions: The District has identified 10 Priority Areas focused on instruction and aligned to Pillar 1 & 2 of the District Action Plan. The
school will develop Strategies and Action plans for CCSS Literacy, CCSS Math, and Science and 3 additional District Priority Areas. Schools will
provide a Rationale for the specific Strategies developed and a Rationale for why the 4 District Priority Areas are not being developed into an
Action Plan.

Chicago Public Schools Vision

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Specialized Academic Programs (i.e.

Magnet, IB, STEM)

EPAS Growth &

Attainment

As an Early College STEM School, staff-wide collaboration will identify a

Targeted Instructional Areas (TIA) (TBD in August/September as one area of
student need school-wide); the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) will then
lead the staff through a series of professional development opportunities in a
Professional Learning Cycle centered around Powerful Practice(s) that
support the TIA that "We will be critical thinkers and readers using claims,
evidence, and reasoning (3b, 3c)." (Honor & Education).
Through the development of a Post-Secondary Leadershp Team using the
College and Career Lab, LVHS will increase College Enrollment, College
Persistence, and Early College/Career Credentials with a focus on progress
monitoring the Post-Secondary Data Tracker so every student finds his/her
College Match. (Education).

Resources
CIWP Instruction Manual
(link to Knowledge Center)
SQRP Resources
Using EPAS Growth Over Time, 5Essentials data, and teacher input, LVHS will
create instructional focus by supporting one TIA, an area of need school-wide,
to achieve mastery in every classroom for every student. Professional Learning
Cycles will be designed by the ILT with staff input to support and hold LVHS
accountable for the TIA that all students know and can accomplish.

The University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research indicates

that the four-year college enrollment percentage for LVHS students has
increased 10% (2006-2013), yet the four-year college enrollment rate for LVHS
College Enrollment
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College Access and Persistence
in 2013 was 45%. The following data points require continuous improvement
for students Enrolled in a Match College (2012-2013): 21% Highly Qualified,
30% Moderately Qualified, and 59% Minimally Qualified not enrolling in
college.
The establishment of an Advisory Curriculum will now engage all students in In the 2015 5Essential data, students report that LVHS is rated neutral in
learning activities aligned to ASCA standards and SEL skills. The Care Team will Safety with increases recorded in discipline referrals in 2014-2015. In addition,
ensure a necessary Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports reaches students. The
the LVHS FOT rate within the past three years has been 85% (2013), 87%
Climate, Culture, and Social and
FOT
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focus on Restorative Justice climate practices will increase supports for all at-
(2014), and 84% (2015). The University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago
Emotional Learning
risk students and support staff with tired professional development.
School Research states, Students who were on-track at the end of their
Additionally, the development of a Freshmen On-Track Team will increase
freshmen year were nearly four times more likely to graduate from high school
supports for at-risk 9th grade students. (Honor & Ownership).
than their classmates who were not on-track.
An Attendance Team will build and progress monitor school-wide attendance
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Attendance*
Not Applicable
incentives and accountability structures in SY2015-2016.
Through the scheduling of Transition Days and Advisory, the 193 students
will receive increased support and interaction with Service Providers. Co-
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Diverse Learners*
Not Applicable
Teaching models will be introduced to all staff through the Diverse Learner
Department.
Through the development of a Course of Study in SY2014-2015, we will
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Arts
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continue to focus on vertically aligned curriculum.
Through the development of differentiated curriculum designed to meet
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English Learners*
Not Applicable
students needs, the 56 students will receive individualized instruction.
*Refer to CIWP Instruction Manual for requirements on Attendance, DL, and EL District Priority Areas.

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