TITLE
What role does participation in
extra-curricular activities have on student’s grades, eligibility and how do
these activities impact the culture of the school? Being involved in activities outside of the classroom
greatly affects student progress.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Based off standardized testing
scores in our school district and around the state, our campus scored relatively
high. The areas of needed
improvement are located in the areas of attendance rate, and discipline
issues. Carroll had the second
lowest attendance rate in our five school district and the highest amount of
discipline referrals. The plan of
my action research is to find ways to improve these areas through student
involvement in extra-curricular activities. Time mangement and obligation to a greater body of peers, we
believe will be the catalyst that will provide these desired results.
OBJECTIVE AND VISION
GOAL: Improve student morale,
behavior and attendance through increased involvement in school
activities.
· Disaggregate
data of students who are involved
and students who are not involved.
· Find
possible reasons to the drastic difference in student achievement.
· Coolaborate
with stakeholders and staff to promote increased involvement.
Review of the Literature and Action Research Strategy
The most impressive literature that I have analyzed has been presented
by the National Federation of State High Schools. Their objective is to promote extra-curricular activities in
high schools. The information,
strategies and statistics have given me a great basis for my action
research. I have also acquired our
district’s participation records and eligibility reports. These documents along with other
supporting interviews and data will allow me to provide a quality presntation
ot my audience. I have pinpointed
the information to support my theory.
Articulate the Vision
The vision will be presented to the high school sponsors, administrators
and community stakeholders through presentations, meetings and technology
systems. We will outline the needs
of the school and vision for our school in the future. The site-based decision
making committee wiil be involved in the adjustment of the vision if needed.
Managing the Organization
The management of this action research was clearly outlined and the
needed assistance has been provided below
Outcomes
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Activities
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Resources/Research
Tools
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Responsibility
to Address Activities
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Time
Line
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Assessments
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Revisions
to SIP/PIP based on monitoring
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Increase involvement in
activities at Carroll High School
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Hold Club Meetings to
encourage membership(Band,
Cheerleaders)
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School Newspaper
Announcements -
Tiger Pause
School Email - Eduphoria
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Kelli Powell, Dean of
Instruction
Tony Trevino, CHS Athletic
Director
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October – November 2012
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Chart the number of increased
participants
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Change method of presentation
if necessary
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Increase Grades for students at
Carroll High School
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Conduct Pep Rallies for each
activity
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Surveys
Grade Reports for 3rd
Nine Weeks at CHS
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Charles Chachere, Head
Principal CHS
Kelli Powell, Dean of
Instruction
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December– 2012
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Document the grades of
participants in the school functions
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Student involvement in public
activities
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Reduced amounts of ISS and DOA
referrals at CHS
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FCA, Weight programs,
basketball tournaments, powder puff football games
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Attendance surveys at after
school functions, including Tigerettes, One-Act Play, Track and Baseball
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Sponsors/Teachers /Coaches of
extracurricular Activities
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January– February 2013
|
ISS Reports on extracurricular
participants
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Revise Plan if not acquiring
desired results
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Increased School Pride with
Student participation
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Red Cross, canned food drives,
Car washes.
|
Teams and Clubs will
collaborate to help the community
|
Shan Hooker, CHS Boys
Basketball
Leticia Canales, Girls
Basketball
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March – April 2013
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Fundraising and Participation
results
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Mandatory or voluntary
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Increased Parental Involvement
through booster clubs and fundraising
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Parent Meetings to display
advantages of extra-curricular activities. Waffle Sale
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Email notifications, callouts,
letters, Facebook, web-site banner and school newspaper articles.
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Robert Valadez, Big Cat Club
President,
Tony Trevino, CHS Athletic
Director
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April -May 2013
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Attendance of meetings will
serve as the assessment
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Increased advertising if
numbers are low
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Managing the Operation
The management of this operation will fall under my supervision along
with with the other designated leaders around our campus. Conversations, emails and meetings will
determine the effectiveness of our plan and improvement strategies.
· Students will need to be interviewed to see
if strategies are improving the situations.
· Parents will provide feedback that could
guide our action plan.
· Sponsors will report the increase in
involvement and provide evidence of improvement..
Community Interest and Needs
The community will be the ultimate winners in this operation because
they will witness the improvement in student involvement. The product of experiment will yield
young adults that have learned responsibilities and commitment to the greater
good of our community. The
community will need to hold up their end of the deal for true success.