Qimam El-Hayat - Schools in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Academic PLAN 20-21

Improvement Strategies	Objective	Outcome	Lead
Implement New Math/English/Science Curriculum Head of department will provide professional development for math staff. The Math head will support teachers and students with implementation of new curriculum in specific grades. (9-11) Teachers will use math assessments (formative and summative) to inform their teaching to meet the needs of each student, reflect on each unit and share best practices. Teachers will conduct peer observations of effective math practices. Students will engage in small group and partner work to improve math understanding and discourse. Parents will receive information and communication about new math curriculum	Provide curriculum and instruction that inspires and engages students. Foster a cycle of continuous instructional improvement through the use of data, collaboration  and instructional support. . Create and build upon promising initiatives to meet the needs of all learners and ensure that all students succeed.	Starting in the 2017-2018 school year and implemented over a 2-3-year period, all students will engage in a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and comprehensive math curriculum K-12 as evidenced through student assessments, engagement and skill development.	Math /English/Science Heads
Improve Achievement for All Students Staff will develop mentoring program for “high needs” students to strengthen positive relationship with school	To upgrade the level of both low and high achievers	Over the next two years, students in the high needs categories will continue to make considerable growth in academic areas, as defined by Math benchmark assessments	All the staff
Promote Effective Use of New Technology Staff will explore typing programs and other impactful technology resources to broaden students’ proficiency with typing and use of technology. Staff will develop guidelines and recommendations for use of technology for homework. Principal will hold staff meetings that focus on teachers sharing best practices and learning new techniques around integrating technology into all domains.	Continue to update Teaching and Learning facilities Implement a plan for student assignment Curriculum and Instruction: Promote and support effective use of technology	Students will have multiple opportunities to enhance their learning across the curriculum through technology.	Technology team All the staff
MAP TESTING MAP Growth assessments, functionality and technical requirements	Measuring student’s academic growth	Improving students’ academic level Effective planning for dealing with student’s level	Academic committee Heads Teachers
New Students’ Assessment Framework New assessment framework that is based on continuous assessment will be implemented	-to assess students continually	Promoting students’ academic level	School staff
Testing Style School will use various types of questions to apply a new testing style that depends on recalling and understanding	-to improve both teachers ‘and academic performance To be more able to identify the area of weakness and strength of students	Students will be able to identify which area they should improve	Heads of Department
Teachers’ Professional Development	To develop teachers’ performance through training and evaluation	To know the areas of strength and weakness of each teacher	Heads And academic committee
Result Analysis of students	To provide accurate analysis for students’ level	Identify where we are	Teachers Heads Academic committee
Developing lesson planning depending on common core standards	Choose the Standard that is applicable to lesson planning	Effective lesson planning	Heads /Staff
Effective use of science/computer/phonics labs	Enhancing the practical side of knowledge	Linking what students learn to the practical life	Heads/staff
Promoting research skills Teachers shall motivate students to do research through online resources	Students are to get more information through on line resources	Students are well prepared after high school	Heads /school staff