Performance Instituted daily guided reading Started before and after school accelerated instruction in September ELL = 67% Need to effectively monitor student progress Need to identify and address needs of Economically Disadvantaged students Need for instructional practices including rigorous instruction, lesson planning, and monitoring of instruction Targeted Math and L. A. Program Elementary Art Program Need to set higher academic expectations for all students Need to expand differentiation strategies for all populations Need to improve achievement in Science School Culture and Climate Risk-free environment for teachers to reach out to one another as mentors and learners Students willing to help one another Positive teachers and leaders Staff recognizes importance of social/emotional needs as well as academic needs Child-centered Positive teacher/parent relationships Great custodians and auxiliary staff Schedule built to allow for weekly PLCs (K-2), daily (3-5) Need for additional facilities for increased enrollment Maintain safe and healthy school environment Increase parental involvement Fenced in playground Security personnel to nurture the current relationship with returning parents Maintain staff cohesiveness through PLCs and committees Increase relationships with parents and community Improving playgrounds for safety Staff Quality/ Professional Development Staff willing to help each other Good pay scale Highly qualified staff ESL Certified teachers Embedded professional with staff On-going PD with writing consultant Retain quality administration Maintain high pay scale to be competitive with surrounding districts On-going PD with math consultant Targeted staff development for grade level and core content teachers in PLCs Increase implementation of differentiation strategies through staff development and instruction
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Willingness to be innovative Curriculum management tool which is aligned and teaches to high level Curriculum assessments which are aligned to TEKS & STARR with higher order thinking skills Added ½ time RtI support Increased materials for all pk-5 classes (math manipulatives, reading toolkit) Developed a literacy library for guided reading Frog street (PK) is in both Spanish and English, one class is taught in both Critical need to have all of the materials and resources required to teach the curriculum Add Elementary art, music, and computer programs Increased training in effective use of technology tools Materials and resources to implement curriculum Continue curriculum based assessments as benchmarks for state assessments Implement ITBS beginning and end of year assessments Build Spanish materials resources Family and Community Involvement Participation in many community events Community partnerships such as Rotary Club and Chambers of Commerce PTSO meetings designed to get parents/families involved Parents help with field trips Observe Veteran’s Day, Red Ribbon Week, National Family Week, and Grandparents Day School-wide fall festival Need more opportunities for families to be involved Offer and promote more volunteer opportunities Research ways the school can help parents Work to increase involvement in PTSO Investigate the possibility of having a fall or spring festival to involve community members as well as family members Continue to involve community leaders through Career Day Investigate opportunities for further school/community partnerships Increase involvement in PTSO Investigate possibility of having fall or spring festival Implement Watch Dog program for fathers Involve local community leaders to interact in classrooms Increase partnerships with local community leaders Increase involvement of staff and students in community events School Context and Organization Teachers that care Region X support for new teachers Small campus that fosters the feeling of belonging Highly qualified teachers ESL certified More specials for elementary - art, music, computer Plan additional activities for student participation Smaller class sizes
School Climate recognizes increased attendance and reduced discipline referrals as indicators of a positive and welcoming environment. Increased attendance in extracurricular activities is another sign that your students feel supported by an affirming school climate. Teacher Quality Teacher Quality focuses on the need to recruit and retain effective teachers while also supporting current staff with job-embedded professional development. A locally developed appraisal and evaluation system informs personnel decisions in order to ensure quality teaching and learning. Goal 1: Students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will demonstrate advanced academic performance in all areas of state and federal accountability by 2016 to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential. Objective 1: By May 2016, 100% of all students will meet standard all portions of the state assessment. The District will meet state and federal accountability standards in every area and sub-population measured, with an emphasis on Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Economically Disadvantaged, English Language Learners, Career and Tech Education and all other accountability Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSF Conduct a Comprehensive Needs Assessment District Administration, Campus Committees Educational Consultant Local funds, Title I April 2014– June 2016 Committee Reports, Teacher, Parent, Student Surveys List of perceived needs for the campus by administration, teachers, students, parents Comprehensive Needs Assessment for 2014 1/ I, II Utilize results of Comprehensive Needs Assessments and the District Improvement Plan to develop the Campus Improvement Plan Campus Improvement Committee Local Funds June 2014 – September 2014 Summary of Comprehensive Needs Assessment and established Priorities Campus Improvement Plan for Agendas and Minutes of District Committee, 2014 TAPR and NCLB Report Cards 1 / I, II, III
District Director of Teaching and Learning will oversee implementation of TRS Curriculum in the elementary school and improvement of instructional strategies Superintendent District Director of Teaching and Learning Local funds August 2014 - July 2016 Agendas and sign-in sheets for curriculum meetings, Grade Level Meetings Improvement in achievement as shown on benchmark scores, grades and TAPR and NCLB report cards Benchmark Scores, TAPR and NCLB Report Cards 2, 8, 9 / I District will provide a district liaison to work with the principal on all accountability and programs Superintendent District Liaison Local funds August 2014 – July 2016 Documentation of meeting dates and work Activities and Plans made to improve accountability Improvement in all accountability areas 2, 9. 10 / I, II, III Train teachers to write lesson plans which will address Depth of Knowledge and needs of individual students using a flexible template Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals, Teachers Title I, Title II, local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Professional Development agendas and sign-in sheets 100% of teachers will implement lesson plans, 10% increase of highly engaged students above baseline from previous Quarter, PLC observations, Walk-throughs, formal observations Benchmark scores, State Assessments, CBAs 2, 3, 8, 9 /VII
Writing Across the Curriculum will be fully implemented Principal, teachers Title I, Local funds September 2014 – 2014 Lesson Plans, Samples of Writing in all core subjects Improved writing as graded by teachers Improved writing on state assessments 2, 8, 9/I, II, IV Provide tutorial times for student who are at risk of failure in core subject areas Principal, core subject teachers Title I, Local funds August 2014 - June 2016 Tutorial schedules and roles Attendance logs, daily assessments Benchmark scores, State Assessments 2, 9 / I, II, III, IV Provide tutorial times for students who are at risk of failure in core subject areas Principal, core subject teachers Title I, Local funds August 2014 - June 2016 Tutorial schedules and roles Attendance logs, daily assessments Benchmark scores, State Assessments 2, 9 / I, II, IV Provide professional development on instructional methodology to increase the mastery of the TEKS. Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/Science Coordinator Dedicated staff development time, Local Funds Title I Title II Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Staff Development Agendas, Sign-in Sheets Lesson plans, walk-through data, instruction based on benchmarks, TRS and state assessment data Benchmark data, TAPR and NCLB Report Card 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 / III, VII Provide before and/or after-school tutorial times (accelerated instruction) for students who are at risk of failure in core subject areas Principal, core subject teachers Local Funds, Title I September 2014 – June 2016 Tutoring rolls and attendance logs, teacher plans Improved and semester grades, fewer failures Lower failure rate at the end of the year 2, 9 / I, II, IV Monitor the effectiveness of instructional strategies through and semester assessments Principals, core subject teachers, Director of Teaching and Learning Title I Local Funds Each 6-weeks and semester September 2014-April 2016 Grade level minutes, tracking sheets Improved and semester grades Higher passing rates 2 / I, II, III, IV weeks
Teachers will maintain student profile data including assessment information including using Eduphoria Principal, subject teachers Title I Local Funds October 2014 – June 2016 Tracking data every 6-weeks and after assessments Improved benchmark and objective scores Individual benchmark scores, STAAR, scores 1, 2, 8, 9 / I, II Continue to provide opportunities for access to Professional Development in regard to current assessment, evaluation, and monitoring of student performance, effective instructional practices, and current State and Federal Guidelines and practices. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Directors, Coordinators, Principal, Consultants, teachers Title I, Local funds Title III Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Staff Development Calendars, Agendas, Sign-in Sheets, financial documentation Increased achievement by all students on grades, STAAR, PBMAS, Benchmarks, STAAR 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 / I, II, III, IV Benchmark and common assessments will be administered and data will be utilized to plan instruction. Principals, Core subject teachers, Director of Teaching and Learning Title I Local funds September 2014 – July 2016 Benchmark and assessment results and summaries Increased scores Benchmarks, STAAR scores 2, 9 / I, II, IV Provide transition activities from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten and from Kindergarten to 1st Grade, 5th to 6th Grade Counselor, PK and K teachers, Principal and 1st grade teachers Local funds April 2014 – August 2014, and April 2014 – August 2016 Invitations, Agendas, Sign-in Sheets, calendar Increased confidence for children and parents as evidenced by survey Number of students returning for additional years 2, 6, 7, 9, 10 / V, VI Provide and monitor accommodations and modifications for Special Education students All teachers Principal Counselor IDEA B, Local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Teachers in maintaining modification Increased success of Special Passing rate for special education 2, 8, 9, 10 / I, II, III
sheets , Lesson plans Education Students on assessments students on state assessments All individualized, direct, and related services provided to students will be carefully monitored and documented through the Student Success Team Campus Administrators Teachers SST teams Special Programs SCE IDEA B August 2014 – June 2016 ARD minutes SST minutes Modifications Improved success in the classroom and on local benchmark tests Higher passing rates on STARR 8, 9 / I, II, III Implement small reading groups to enhance, improve and motivate reading Classroom teachers, principals Local Funds August 2016 Lesson Plans Walk throughs Improved reading success on TPRI, benchmark tests Higher success rates on STARR and TPRI 2, 8, 9 / I, IV Use WABC to assess 4 students at the beginning and end of the year to determine entering level and growth during the year District diagnostician Local Funds August 2014 – May 2016 Schedule of assessments administered by diagnostician Levels of development by students on the assessment Improved planning and instruction for students 2, 8, 9 / I, II Use of TROLL oral language assessment for Pre-Kindergarten 3 students to determine oral development BOY and EOY Pre-Kindergarten Classroom teachers Local Funds August 2014 – May 2016 Results of BOY and EOY testing Levels of development by students on the assessment Improved planning and instruction for students 2, 8, 9 / I, II
Goal 1: Students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will demonstrate advanced achievement in all areas of state and federal accountability to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential. Objective 2: The district will provide a well-balanced and appropriate curriculum to all students. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components Implement TRS Curriculum in all core content areas and grade levels Principal, District Director of Teaching and Learning, teachers Local funds, Title II Part A, Title I August 2014 – July 2016 Use of TRS curriculum in lesson plans Walk throughs Improved success of students on semester grades, STAAR 2, 4, 9 / I Implement StemScopes science Curriculum in grades K – 5. Principal, teachers, Director Teaching & Learning Local Funds, Title I September 2014 – July 2016 Teachers having log-in, Included in lesson plans Walk throughs Reports by StemScopes Improved success of students in science in classroom and state assessments 2, 8, 9 / I, II, III Maintain student profile data including assessment information in format established by the principals Principals, Core subject teachers, Title I Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Teacher curriculum binders Ongoing collection and analysis of data used to plan instruction Reduced failure rate, improved success on state assessments 2, 8, 9 / I, II, III Provide on-going training in TRS curriculum throughout the year Principal, , Title I, Title II Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Sign-in sheets w/agendas from training, Vertical teams Evidence of training in lesson plans and in walkthroughs Improved Benchmark results, STAAR, ,TELPAS 3, 4 / I, VII Provide right-on-time training in curriculum and instruction through Professional Learning Communities, side- by-side teaching, observations, and conferencing District Director of Teaching and Learning, Educational consultants Title II Part A Title I Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Agendas and sign-in sheets, training logs Improved instruction, utilization of curriculum Improved scores on state assessments 3, 4 / I, VII
Goal 1: Students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will demonstrate advanced achievement in all areas of state and federal accountability to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential Objective 3: The district will implement and use technology to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development and administration. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components Provide a District Educational Technology Coordinator Superintendent, District Educational Technology Coordinator Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Trainings listed on website, Agendas, Sign-in Sheets Increased and improved use of technology in the classroom to improve effectiveness Use of technology by teachers, students, administrators 2, 3, 4 / I, VII Provide ongoing training for teachers in how to effectively integrate the use of technology in instruction District Educational Technology Coordinator, Director of Teaching and Learning, Principal Title II Part B July 2014 – July 2016 Trainings listed on website, Agendas, Sign-in sheets Increased use of technology provided by the district, improved instruction, and interest by students Improved use of technology by students, increased success on STAAR, TPRI 2, 3, 4 / I VII Improve effective use of resources such as Aware, IStation Think Through Math, StemScopes, for students and staff Educational Technology Director, Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals Title II Part D August 2014 – July 2016 Student participation and projects, research Improved grades, and success on program assessments Star chart, State assessments 2, 4, 10 / I, VII Utilize assessment reports generated by Aware,iStation, Think Through Math, StemScopes, programs to collect and disaggregate data to improve instruction in all areas Teachers, Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals Educational Consultants Title I Title II Part D August 2014 – July 2016 Data in binders, discussion of data in Vertical Team meetings, lesson plans Use of data analysis findings to improve instruction Improved scores on STAAR, and TELPAS 3, 4, 8, 9 / I, II, III
Students will use Internet sites as well as computer software to enhance and extend their knowledge in curriculum areas District Educational Technology Coordinator, all teachers Title I, Local Funds IDEA B, August 2014 – June 2016 Lesson plans Student products, assessments Benchmark and state assessments 2, 9 / I, VII Use of technology based resources for remedial and tutorial purposes, focusing on student needs Teachers District Support Personnel Title II Part A, August 2014 – June 2016 Sign-in Sheets Student reports Student projects, research projects STAR chart, state assessments 2, 4, 10 / I, II, VII Teachers will use e-mail, grading and attendance software to communicate with administrators, other staff members, and parents Teachers Administrators Local Funds Technology Allotment SCE August 2014 – June 2016 E-mails, grades and attendance on RSCCC Greater parent support and improved grades and attendance 6-Weeks and Semester grades and attendance 6, 9 / I, II, VI On-line lesson planning using TRS Teachers Administrators Local Funds Title I August 2016 Posted lesson plans Implementation of lesson plans as seen in walk throughs 6-Weeks and Semester grades 2, 8, 9 / I, II, VII Use of Eduphoria to facilitate data tracking Teachers Administrators Director of Teaching and Learning Local Funds Title I August 2014 – June 2016 Data discussed in PLCs and grade level meetings Sign-in sheets for PLCs and grade level meetings, Data print-outs Improved success on STAAR 2, 8, 9 / I, II, VII
Goal 2: In Waxahachie Faith Family Academy, 100% of core academic classes will be taught by highly qualified teachers and 100% highly qualified staff will be maintained. Objective 1: 100% of core academic classes will be taught by high qualified teachers, 100% of paraprofessionals with instructional duties will meet NCLB requirements, and 100% highly qualified staff will be maintained. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SWComponents/ Related CSF Actively recruit highly qualified teacher professionals, and paraprofessionals Principal, Human Resources, Bilingual Consultant Website, billboards, Region X job fairs, Newspapers Title I Title II Part A June 2014 – July 2016 Human Resource Records 100 % of core academic classes taught by HQ teachers 100% of paraprofessionals meet NCLB requirements Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance report to TEA 5 / VII Develop and implement HQ strategies/activities (i.e. job descriptions) to maintain HQ staff Principal, Human Resources Title I Title II Part A June 2014 – July 2016 Job Descriptions, Spread Sheet of staff and qualifications 100% core academic classes taught by HQ teachers , 100% paraprofessionals meet NCLB requirements Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance report to TEA 3, 4, 5 / VII Ensure that low income and minority students are NOT taught at higher rates than other students by unqualified, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers Principal, Human Resources Department Local funds August 2014 – July 2016 Master Schedules for each campus 100% of core academic classes taught by HQ teachers, 100% paraprofessional meet NCLB requirements Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance report to TEA 3, 4, 5, 9 / I, VII Provide monetary incentive to teachers who have perfect attendance for the year. Superintendent and school board Local Funds, Beginning of the following year Number of teachers how maintain perfect attendance Better preparation for assessments for students Number of teachers receiving compensation 3, 5 / VII Promote staff retention through staff development offered on campus, new teacher mentors, Principals Teacher leaders Mentors Title II Part A Local Funds Activity funds August 2014 – June 2016 PLC minutes and sign-in sheets, mentor teacher Number of returning teachers Increased longevity for teachers 4, 5, 8 / VII
hiring locally, weekly meetings, and social activities Consultants lists, meeting agendas and sign-in sheets increasing The district will keep abreast of the development of creative techniques in instruction, assessment, evaluation, and administration to select and share with campuses when appropriate. Superintendent, Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Human Resources Professional Organizations and research, TEA updates Title II Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Attendance at professional organizations, TEA updates, research Professional development offered to teachers and administration sign-in, agendas Evidence of practices put in place by administrator and teachers 5, VII District will provide monetary reimbursement for additional certification tests which the district requests a teacher to take and pass Superintendent and CFO Local Funds Following receipt of passing test results from the state Certifications awarded based on passing test results Teachers remain highly qualified for courses they teach 100% of teachers are highly qualified for what they teach 3, 5, VII
Provide content specific training to all core teachers Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/Science Coordinator, Educational consultant Title I Title II Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Completion of training sessions (sign-in sheets) and agendas Evidence of classroom implementation of strategies in walkthrough observations and PDAS Increased success on state assessments 2, 3, 4 / I, III, VII Improve effective use of resources for students and staff District Educational Technology Director, Principal Title I Title II Part A Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Training documentation (sign-in sheets and agendas) student projects and credit recovery grade, Star Chart Increased use of technology by staff and students, improved products by staff and students Increased success of students on state assessments 2, 4, 10 / I, III, VII
Goal 3: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will be educated in a learning environment that is safe, drug free, and conducive to good health and well-being. Objective 1: Discipline Referrals will be reduced by 10% with no TAOD incidents during the 2011-2014 year. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components (Code by #) Enhance and expand district-wide guidance education program to include, drug and alcohol resistance and refusal skills, and personal safety, membership and belonging Counselor, All teachers Counselor , Title I, Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Character Lesson Plans, schedule of student community service activities Decreased referrals Student initiated service projects, numbers of students voluntarily doing community service 2, 9, 10 / VI Ensure the nurse is available at all times throughout the school day Principal, School Nurse Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Nurse Schedule Appropriate personnel available during lunch and during the day Appropriate intervention during emergencies, medication distribution 8, 9 / VI Implement bullying prevention initiative for staff Principals, Counselor Local Funds Monitor number of incidents reported at the end of each semester Bully Prevention Training Agenda and Sign-in Sheets Reduction in the number of bullying incidents and office referrals PEIMS 425 Report 2, 10 / VI, VII All staff members will be given copies of the Crisis Plans for Fire, Bad Weather, and Intruders, and staff and students will be trained on the implementation. Principal Vice-Principal Crisis Team Teachers Local Funds August 2014 – June 2014 Documentation of receipt, Documentation of fire, tornado, and code blue drills Improved response time and implementation as shown in drills Passing any drills conducted by fire department or administration 10 / VI. VII
Staff will be given the opportunity to participate in campus committees of their choosing to promote a strong culture within the school and a bond within the community. Principal Vice Principal Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Lists of Committee members and agendas, sign-in sheets and meetings Documentation of activities carried out by committees Stronger climate with the school and feeling of being a part of the community 2, 6, 9, 10 / VI
Goal 3: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will be educated in a learning environment that is safe, drug free, and conducive to good health and well-being. Objective 2: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy Elementary School will acquire knowledge and skills to promote good health and a physically-active lifestyle through their life span. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components The SHAC (Student Health Advisory Committee) will plan and implement activities that promote good health through the school year. SHAC committee PE teacher Nurse Activity funds 4 times per year August 2014 – July 2016 Fitness program Wellness program Nutrition program Student participation in physical activities Fitness grams, participation in sports 2, 9 / VI Physical Education classes will be taught by a certified physical education teacher to ensure quality of the program. Physical Education teacher, Human Resources Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Human Resource documents, Lesson Plans Walk through and observations Master Schedule 3, 10 / VI Physical Education classes will include competency in movement, motor skills, fitness goals, safety practices, and social development leading to a physically-active lifetime. Principals, Physical Education teacher, coaches Local Funds Texas Fitness Now Program materials Every 6 August 2014 – July 2016 Lesson Plans Walkthrough and Observations Report Cards, Fitness Grams 2, 8, 9 / VI
Goal 4: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will graduate from high school. Objective 1: By May 2016, a dropout rate of less than 1% for all students and all student groups will be maintained, and a completion rate of 100% will be achieved. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components (Code by #) Provide career education to assist students in developing knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for various career opportunities Principal, Counselor. Designated teachers Carl Perkins, Local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Sign-in sheets, Agendas for meetings, career education courses Number of students participating in career education activities All students graduating 2, 6, 7, 9 / V Provide incentives for student perfect attendance Principal, teachers and PEIMS clerk Superintendent, Principal, Counselor Local Funds= Each 6-Weeks period and each semester PEIMS data on attendance each 6-weeks and semester Increasing amount of students who have perfect attendance All students graduating 2, 9. 10 / V, VI Maintain strict adherence to procedures to track all students enrolled who withdraw from FFA prior to graduation Principal, Counselor, PEIMS Clerk, Registrar Local funds Title I Monthly August 2014 – June 2016 Records of students who withdrew and where they went Reports reflecting enrollment, withdrawals, and follow-up information Reduction of drop-outs 2, 9 / VI
Goal 5: Parents and Community will be partners in the education of students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy. Objective 1: By May 2016, at least 90% of all students’ parents, and/or family members will participate in at least one school sponsored activity for/with their children, and business and community members will participate with Faith Family Academy in partnership in education activities. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components (Code by #) Follow-up conferences for any student not meeting adequate progress will be held each six-weeks throughout the school year for parents and teachers to discuss students’ report cards and progress Principals, Teachers, Parents Local funds Conference time October 2014 – June -2016 Parent Contact Logs, Notes home, Increase in parental attendance at conferences Improved parent support, improved student grades and scores 2, 6, 8, 9 / I, II, V Back-to-school Orientation will be held at the start of each year for students to meet their teacher and parents given important information Parent Liaison, Principals, Teachers Local funds August 2014 and August 2014 Agendas and sign-in slips Number of students and parents attending orientation Calm and organized beginning of school 6 / V, VI Continue to increase use of technology resources to enhance communication with parents and community, including the campus website Principal, All campus staff District Educational Technology Coordinator Local funds Title I August 2014 – June 2016 Information on website, increased use of other digital resources Parents accessing school information from technology resources Informed Parents and Community members 6 / V Provide numerous opportunities for parents to be involved in school activities such as Meet the Teacher Night, Open House Principal, Vice-Principal, Teachers Parents PTSO Local Funds Activity Funds PTSO Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Agendas, Minutes, Sign-in Sheets as appropriate Increased parental involvement Number of parents involved increased over last year by at least 10% 6,9 / I, V
Goal 6: Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School will improve student attendance and prompt arrival. Objective 1: At least 97% of the student population will arrive at school on time and remain at school until dismissal. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components (Code by #) Other incentives and recognition to students for (1) percentage rates of attendance and (2) perfect attendance Principal, Teachers, Parents Local funds Attendance records August 2014 – June 2014 Attendance data each six-weeks Increase in attendance rates 97% attendance rate for year 2, 8, 9 / VI Communicate with parents regarding their child’s tardies and absences by phone and notes sent home. Principal, Teachers Local funds August 2014 and August 2014 Teacher and principal Phone and mail logs. And emails Increase in number of students who are in attendance and on time Improved attendance 6 / V, VI