The following technology is currently in place campus wide: 1.) connection to the internet, 2.) a web server providing campus information and student information, and 3.) written policies on acceptable use of the internet, World Wide web content, network management, and email. At the Junior/Senior High Campus, the following technology is in place: 1.) web server with high school information and projects, 2.) four computer labs, 3.) three wireless mobile labs, one lab with 20 computers and two labs with 30 computers each 4.) ten computers for credit recovery, 5.) twelve interactive white boards, 6.) five document cameras, and 7.) two rooms equipped for distance learning/video conferencing equipment. Summary of Identified Needs: 8a. Effectively integrate technology in all of the curriculum. 8b. Knowledge of the Technology Application of TEKS 8c. Teachers working collaboratively to utilize technology and mentor the use of technology and/or assist in integration. 8d. Knowledge of technology purchases for the campus/campus and knowledge of Campus Technology Plan. 8e. Increase technical support for needs 8f. Increase bandwidth 8g. More computer access for students Goal 1: OJSH will require high academic standards of every student through a well-balanced and appropriate curriculum.
Objective 1A: Increase the number of students achieving commended performance on all state administered assessments. Target Activity Person Responsible Resource/Cost Time Evaluation 1A1 Professional Development on differentiated instruction to provide enhanced instruction that will increase the number of commended performance students in the campus. Principal Curriculum Director Superintendent Title 1 Funds Local Funds August 2013 – June 2014 Monitor teacher lesson plans Student Performance on CBA assessments 1A2 Implement the following programs for enhancement of student performance: Renaissance Place (PBM) Compass Learning – credit recovery Accelerated Math/Reading (7-8) Language!! (7-12) Texas Success – Istation & Think Through Math TXVSN – College & Credit Recovery OFI – Opportunity for Improvement AM & PM Math Tutorials Math Enrichment Lab Pull-Out for JH EOC Prep Classes for Writing, Fantastic Fridays ONTrack Mock (Limit 2) Principal Special Programs Teachers Counselor Local Funds 1 SCE Funds August 2013- June 2014 Review of student progress reports Review of student six weeks grades 1A3 Maintain implementation of District Curriculum alignment addressing the needs of high performance students. Principal Curriculum Director DEIC ESC VI CScope Contract Title 1 Local Funds August 2014 Monitor teacher lesson plans CBA Assessment results Department Head Meeting minutes and agendas 1A4 Continue to evaluate and upgrade technology integration -Including BYOT Principal Technology Director Technology Plan Local Funds State Technology Allotment August 2013- July 2014 Technology purchases Technology Plan Evaluation
Target Activity Person Responsible Resource/Cost Time Frame Evaluation 1B1 Continue to improve , maintain, and update website location of higher education information for students and parents Counselor Technology Director Technology Dept. Funds August 2013- June 2014 Monitor the number of hits the website receives 1B2 Provide the following information for access to Higher Education programs/opportunities to parents and students via campus web page and through campus based meetings: *Admission & Financial Aid Opportunities/FAFSA *Texas Grant and Teach for Texas Grant *ASVAB *ACT/SAT and PSAT tests *Career Awareness Assessments Counselor Teachers Technology ESC VI Colleges August 2013- June 2014 Sign In Sheets Attendance Information Distributed 1B3 Investigate the implementation/addition of CTE courses Provide students with a certificate upon completion of the course. (Safecourse, Certiport/Certiprep,) CTE instructors Counselor Curriculum Director CTE funds Local funds August 2014 Assess the number of courses offering a certificate and monitor the number of students enrolled in each course. Objective 1B Evaluation: Increase in number of students participating in articulated programs, enrolling in post-secondary training institutions, and/or actively pursuing employment in field related to training received while attending OJSH. Goal 1: OJSH will require high academic standards of every student through a well-balanced and appropriate curriculum. Objective 1C: Improve performance of students in special programs on all state administered assessments. Target Activity Person Resource/Cost Time Evaluation
Responsible Frame 1C1 Maintain and provide proven interventions and progress monitoring will be provided for students at risk. Renaissance Learning Curr/Sp. Programs Dir. Principal Local Funds Sp. Ed. Funds August 2014 Data collected revealing interventions and progress made by at-risk students 1C2 The campus will provide support for the students at-risk of dropping out by providing supplemental instruction through instructional resources and staff development resources, including through alternative education programming. Curr/Sp. Programs Dir. Principal SCE Funds Title 1 Funds August 2013- June 2014 Dropout rate will be less than 1% 1C3 The campus will evaluate student achievement in the following program areas: *Dyslexia 1 *Bilingual/ESL *Special Education *Career and Technology *Gifted and Talented * Students identified as At-Risk *504 Curr/Sp. Programs Dir. Principal Funds Title 1 Funds Sp. Ed. Funds August 2013- June 2014 Program evaluations completed and analyzed for improvement 1C4 Provide effective services for special education students: *Continue shared service arrangement with Polk Co. Special Services Coop *Provide support for Sp. Ed. Dept. Superintendent Polk Co. Sp. Services Coop IDEA Funds Local Funds August 2013– June 2014 Implementation of SSA Objective 1C Evaluation: Performance on all student achievement on assessments will increase by 5%. Goal 2: OJSH will continue to provide education for all students in a safe and drug-free environment conducive to learning. Objective 2A: Explore current safety procedures at all campus facilities. Target Activity Person Resource/Cost Time Evaluation
Responsible Frame 2A1 Continue the use of security cameras and monitors. Secured front door with electric lock and camera. Principal Assistant Principal Local Funds August 2013- June 2014 Yearly evaluation of campus discipline 2A2 Investigate the upgrade of OJSH security camera system. Superintendent Technology Director Principal Local Funds August 2013 – June 2014 Investigation results Objective 2A Evaluation: Complete investigation results as to the effectiveness, both in of cost and operations, and the implementation of each electronic device. Goal 2: OJSH will continue to provide education for all students in a safe and drug-free environment conducive to learning. Objective 2B: Continue to implement processes for students and faculty to ensure the safety of all involved on a basis at each campus.
3B1 Campus will pay an incentive upon completion of advanced degree (Masters) Superintendent $2000 As appropriate: August 2013- July 2014 Advanced degrees on file at Administration Office 3B2 Campus will continue to provide opportunities for quality staff development . Principal Curriculum Director Teachers RegionVI Contracts Title 1 Funds August 2013- July 2014 Certificates from Workshops 3B3 All certified instructional personnel will obtain and maintain Gifted and Talented endorsements. Principal Curriculum Director Teachers Local Funds June 2013- August 2014 Certificates from Workshops 3B4 Encourage staff members to provide ideas for future staff development. Principal DEIC Curriculum Director Region VI ESC August 2013- July 2014 Registrations for Staff Development Professional Development Surveys 3B5 Schedule and coordinate staff development days that will be beneficial for instructional growth. Principal Curriculum Director DEIC August 2013- July 2014 Increased State Assessment scores Professional Development surveys 3B6 Provide quality development during faculty meetings Principal Counselor Campus Funds August 2013- June 2014 Agendas Sign In Sheets 3B7 Allow Math instructional coach to provide additional training and support for improve Math instruction Principal Curriculum Director Math Instruction Coach August 2014 PDAS, Walk Throughs Increased Assessment Scores Objective 3B Evaluation: OJSH will collect staff survey data regarding staff participation and effectiveness of staff development activities. Goal 3: OJSH will actively recruit, hire, train, and retain highly qualified personnel. Objective 3C: Continue to reward, recognize, and retain quality personnel. Target Activity Person Responsible Resource/Cost Time Frame Evaluation
JROTC Director Organized Fund Raisers 5A2 Continue to provide the following opportunities for parents/community members to be involved in planning for overall improvement: *CIC *LPAC Superintendent Curriculum Director Principal Counselor Local Funds Local Donations August 2013- June 2014 Sign In Sheets, Minutes of Meetings, Agendas Objective 5A Evaluation: Increase in attendance and participation of booster and committees. Goal 5: OJSH will encourage parents, businesses, and community members to become partners in the education of our students. Objective 5B: Increase methods of communication between school, community, and /parents. Target Activity Person Responsible Resource/Cost Time Frame Evaluation 5B1 Conduct parent surveys to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the campus. Principal Counselor Curriculum Director No Costs – Survey Monkey April-May 2014 Survey submission Response 5B2 Provide parents/guardians with access codes and directions to Parent Portal so Principal TxEIS/TxConnect Parent/Guardian login information
that they may check their child’s grades and attendance from home. Teachers PEIMS secretary September 2013 5B3 Implement multiple communication measures including: *community postings newspaper *mailout to parents *Campus marquees *Campus website calls(Call-out system) *text message Principal Curriculum Director Superintendent Campus Website Newspaper fees Marquee August 2013- June 2014 Parent Feedback Newsletter, notes, documentation Sign In Sheets 5B4 Conduct parent/student meetings to address : *graduation plans *transition day for future seventh *EOC Night Counselor Principal Local sources August, 2013 May 2014 Graduation Parent/ Student Attendance Records 5B5 Send Progress Reports home the fourth week of each six-week grading period Teachers PEIMS secretary Campus Funds (Consider reduction of mail outs) Each 4th week of each 6 week period Signed Progress Reports by Parents/Guardians 5B6 Send home Report at the beginning of each new six-weeks Teachers PEIMS secretary Campus Funds (Consider reduction of mail outs) Beginning of each 6 Weeks Signed Report Cards by Parents/Guardians 5B7 Designate parent conference days Principal Superintendent Local Sources August 2013- June 2014 Parent/Student Attendance Records Objective 5B Evaluation: Increase in the number and documentation of parents and community members actively engaged in each activity.
Goal 6: OJSH will reduce the fiscal responsibility of the campus. Objective 6A: Maintain the academic responsibility of the campus with the least amount of funds. Target Activity Person Responsible Resource/Cost Time Frame Evaluation 6A1 Reduce the need for substitute teachers based on OJSH needs. Principal Counselor Campus Plan August 2013- June 2014 Substitute Teacher costs reduced 6A2 Explore different avenues to conserve energy campus wide. Superintendent Principal Teachers/Staff CIC August 2013 – July 2014 Energy costs reduced 6A3 Evaluate and monitor personnel costs, whenever applicable or necessary, to meet the needs of the campus. Superintendent Principal Campus/Dist. Meetings Budget Review August 2013 – July 2014 Unnecessary/excessive personnel reduced 6A4 Re-examine ways to cut spending on school activities/programs, as needed, throughout the school year. Principal Teachers Superintendent Campus/Dist. Meetings Budget Review August 2013 – June 2014 All school activities and spending to meet the needs of the students while not exceeding budget expectations.