Project Title WEB- A Middle School Transition Program to Increase Student Achievement Innovative or Essential Circle applicable area(s) of focus: Literacy & Arts; Science, Technology, Engineering, Math; Advanced and Disadvantaged Learners; Health & Enrichment School: Grade Level(s): 7-9 Project Leader: Amount Requested: $1000.00 ($1000 maximum) Total Number of Students Impacted Year One: 630 Number of years of impact: 10 Estimated total number of students impacted during the life of the project: 6300 Project Leader/Grant Contact: Dedicated Teacher (X) Staff ( ) Student dteacher@nsd.org Primary Phone: 425-408 XXXX Email: Other individuals involved in writing and/or implementing this grant: Name: Email: ( ) Staff ( ) Student Another great teacher Name: Email: ( ) Staff ( ) Student A parent? Name: Email: ( ) Staff ( ) Student Name: Email: ( ) Staff ( ) Student Project Leader Statement of Understanding: I have read the terms of the Grant Acceptance Form and commit to following those guidelines should my grant be funded. Signature Principal's Support: I have read this proposal and will support its implementation. It is compatible with Northshore School District curriculum but cannot be funded through our building or District budget. Signature Packet including cover sheet should not exceed 6 pages. Please submit one copy of application by PDF by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 to SchoolsFoundation@nsd.org
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please briefly describe the project you are proposing using this format. You may expand the application and /or use additional pieces of paper. You may also include catalogue pictures or brochures to demonstrate equipment, supplies or other item(s) requested, if any. Please limit your answers to 5 total pages. Please specifically address the following in your proposal: 1. Overall project description. 2. What makes this project innovative or essential? 3. How will students benefit by this project?
4. How will you know if this project is successful? What do you hope to achieve as a result of this project? This Jr. High expects to improve student grades, absentee rate & test scores by implementing this program. This program desires to see an improvement in student achievement, engagement, and culture. 5. Where and when will this project take place (include start and completion dates)? Initial training for two staff members will take place in April 2012. Student training will begin in the Fall of 2012 and continue throughout the year. After the initial three teachers receive training, additional recurring funding will be at a minimum. This Jr. High is seeking additional funding to supplement principal directed dollars to train one additional staff member in the spring of 2013. 6. What strategies will you use to measure success and evaluate the impact on student learning? This Jr. High expects to improve student grades, absentee rate & tests scores by implementing this program. D & F grades, absentee rate, and MSP scores will be used to evaluate the impact on student learning. In addition, a student, staff and parent survey will be used as a measure of program success. 7. What research was done to insure that this solution is the best one and/or the equipment you would like to purchase is the best value? 8. Please describe who will be involved (teacher, students, parents, community reps., etc.) and how will they be involved? Initially, two teachers will attend a training conference in the spring of 2012. They will return from the conference to teach a group of student leaders to implement this program. It is this school s desire to train an additional teacher in the 2012-2013 school year to bolster this program.
9. How will this grant address the Northshore School Foundation s 2013-2017 funding priorities? 10. Does this project support the NSD School Board Goals? If so, please cite the appropriate School Board Goal number(s). 1.4 Increase the percentage of students exceeding state learning standards by gender, ethnicity, income level and special needs 1.5 Increase the percentage of students exceeding the state math standard by the end of 5th grade 1.6 Increase the percentage of students successfully completing algebra by the end of the 8th grade 1.7 Increase the percentage of students on track by the end of 9th grade to graduate 1.8 Increase the percentage of students proficient on all state assessments required for graduation 1.14 Increase the percentage of students who feel connected to school
BUDGET Please list anticipated categories of expenditures and amounts for the complete project. Indicate the expected sources for financial support and/or donations of goods or services. Expenditure Amount Source Materials / Supplies: Snacks @ Meetings $250.00 Seeking Business Donations Leader T-Shirts $450.00 ASB Transportation to Events $200.00 PTSA Printing & Copying $100.00 Principal Space: Equipment: Personnel / Consultants: (The Foundation rarely supports personnel costs) Other: Training for 2 initial coordinators (2012) $4950.00 Principal & PTSA Training for 3 rd coordinator (2013) $2295.00 Principal & NS Foundation Total Amount: $8245.00