WAXAHACHIE FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Campus Improvement Plan and Performance Objective October 23, 2014 Date of School Board Approval Legal References Each school district shall have a district improvement plan that is developed, evaluated, and revised annually, in accordance with district policy, by the superintendent with the assistance of the district-level committee. ( Section 11.251 of the Texas Education Code)
Index 3, 37% (state target 31%) Postsecondary Readiness, Index 4 71% (state target 57%) Distinction Designation in Postecondary Readiness White = 54% Sped = n/a% Econ = 83% ELL = 100% Need to increase Reading performance for: ALL = 50% AA = 50% His = 33% White = 62% Sped = 40% Econ = 54% ELL = 33% 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 Need to expand differentiation strategies for all populations Need to improve achievement in Algebra I (All-58%) and Biology (68%)on state assessments rigorous instruction, lesson planning, and monitoring of instruction Need to raise scores on state assessments to meet state standards and Closing the Gap Need to better monitor students’ achievement through various means such as CBA and ITBS Need to raise rigor of teaching to raise achievement of all students Increase differentiation strategies for all populations Increase challenge to retain best students School Culture and Climate Risk-free environment for teachers to reach out to one another as mentors and learners New gym/cafeteria Open door policy with to discuss school issues Growing student population Students willing to help one another Positive teachers and leaders Staff recognizes importance of Need for additional facilities for increased enrollment Maintain safe and healthy school environment Increase parental involvement Need for additional facilities for increased enrollment Maintain staff cohesiveness through PLCs and committees Increase relationships with parents and community Increase enrollment in order to offer more choices of electives, decrease number of preps for secondary teachers per day, and be able to add an AP
parents/families involved Have bilingual staff to help parents Fall Festival 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 Increase partnerships with local community leaders Increase involvement of staff and students in community events School Context and Organization Cafeteria/gym completed Teachers that care Region X support for new teachers Small campus that fosters the feeling of belonging Highly qualified teachers ESL and CTE certified Teachers rewarded for perfect attendance More school activities including clubs, extracurricular activities Implement Plan additional activities for student participation, such as clubs and extracurricular Technology Each campus has one Smart Board to share which can be shared among teachers Student computers with internet access in every classroom Teachers are technologically literate District has many useful programs such as Eduphoria and the HUB in place District website Wi – Fi available Phone Call-out system Telephones in classrooms All security and administrative personnel have walkie-talkies Classroom set of computers on cart Increase number of Interactive whiteboards for all core classrooms Need mounted projectors Teachers need IPADs More sets of COWS Continued training for technology currently available Digital library for student research Student response system or software to use on laptops Each teachers needs to have access to a scanner and a printer Increase number of Interactive whiteboards for all core classrooms Need to add BCIS keyboarding Need mounted projectors Teachers need IPADs Implement Study Island More sets of COWS Continued training for technology currently available Investigate additional digital resources for student research Each teachers needs to have access to a scanner and a printer Need for bell and intercom system
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS The following are the seven Critical Success Factors (CSFs) with defining milestones are key components of successful schools. They are included in this plan and designated in the same column with the Title I Components. Academic Performance Academic Performance is the foundational CSF. By focusing on data driven instruction that targets the use of on-going monitoring of instruction, schools can increase performance for all students. Curricular alignment, both horizontally and vertically, is also an essential component of this CSF. Use of Quality Data to Drive Instruction Use of Quality Data to Drive Instruction emphasizes data disaggregation training and on-going communication of data to improve student learning outcomes. A focus of this CSF is utilizing data to drive decisions. Leadership Effectiveness Leadership Effectiveness targets the need on the campus to exercise operational flexibility and the effective use of data and resources. Providing job-embedded professional development to build capacity of campus leaders is a vital part of this CSF. Increased Learning Time Increased Learning Time necessitates flexible scheduling that allows time for additional instructional minutes, enrichment activities and planning time. This CSF also confirms, as a requisite, an instructionally focused calendar. Family and Community Engagement Family and Community Engagement calls for increased opportunities for input from parents and the community, as well as the necessity for effective communication and access to community services. School Climate 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 High School will demonstrate advanced academic performance in all areas of state and federal accountability to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential. Objective 1: By May 2016, 100% of all students will pass all portions of the state assessment. Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School 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, ELL, CTE and all other accountability sub-groups. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs 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 District Improvement Plan to develop the Campus Improvement Plan Campus Committee Local Funds June 2014 – September 2016 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 and improvement of instructional strategies Superintendent District Director of Teaching and Learning Local funds August 2014 - July 2016 Agendas and 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 Create a campus curriculum implementation committee to work with Director of Teaching and Principal Teachers Director of Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 List of committee members, calendar of meetings, Improvement in implementing TRS Curriculum Improved scores on state assessments 2, 8, 9 / I, II, III 2014-
Learning Teaching and Learning agendas Improve instruction in all core areas to raise rigor and relevance for all students by using student achievement data to determine individual needs on specific SE’s Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum team, Principals, Teachers Title I, Local funds August June 2016 Data binders, lists of individual student profiles and data Use of data to determine individual needs in classroom, lesson plans, walk-throughs Benchmark scores, State Assessments, CBAs 2, 8, 9 / III, VII Use Sheltered Instruction strategies which have been proven to help all students Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals, Teachers Title I, III, local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Professional Development agendas and sheets Walk-throughs, Lesson Plans, formal observations Benchmark scores, State Assessments, CBAs 2, 9/I, II, III, VII Train teachers to write lesson plans which will address Depth of Knowledge and needs of individual students Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals, Teachers Title I, Title II, local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Professional Development agendas and sheets 100% of teachers will implement lesson plan, 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
Fully implement a monitoring system for student progress and interventions with fidelity Principal, teachers Title I, Local funds September 2014 - 2014 Data kept by principal and teachers on student progress and interventions Academic Performance will increase, effective instructional practices will increase, data used to identify students in need of intervention Increased scores on state assessments 1, 2, 8, 9/I, II, III 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 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/I, II Investigate the possibility of hiring an interventionist to work during the school day with students who have been identified as needing additional help to meet state standards. Principal, Teachers, SPED/intervention teacher Local Funds, Title I August 2014 – June 2016 Tutorial Schedules, logs, benchmarks, grades, tracking 6-Weeks and Semester grades, benchmark data, tracking data Benchmark data, STAAR, EOC, PBMAS, individual scores 2, 8, 9 / 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 through April 2016 Grade level minutes, tracking sheets Improved and semester grades Higher passing and graduation rates 2 /II Teachers in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will be able to access student data including assessment information using Eduphoria and other sources. Principal, subject teachers Title I Local Funds October 2014 – June 2016 Tracking data monitored 6-weeks Improved benchmark and objective scores Individual benchmark scores, STAAR, EOC 1, 2, 8, 9 / 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, EOC, PBMAS, Benchmarks, STAAR, EOC, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 / VII 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, EOC, TAKS scores 2, 9 / I, II 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 sheets , Lesson Increased success of Special Education Students on Passing rate for special education students on 2, 8, 9, 10 / I
Goal 1: Students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School will demonstrate advanced academic performance in all areas of state and federal accountability to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential. Objective 2: The Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School 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 SW Components/ Related CSFs 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 Walkthroughs Improved success of students on semester grades, STAAR 2, 4, 9 / I, Director of Teaching and Learning will oversee implementation of TRS curriculum and assessments Director of Teaching and Learning Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Lesson Plans, TRS assessments Scores on TRS assessments Improved success of students on exams, state assessments 2, 8, 9 / I, 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
Provide on-going training in TRS curriculum Principal, Region X TRS specialists Region X trainers and state TRS trainers, 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, EOC, TAKS,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 Curriculum Dir., Math-Science Coordinator, Educational consultants Title II Part A Title I Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Agendas and 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 High School will demonstrate advanced academic performance in all areas of state and federal accountability to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential Objective 3: Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School will implement and use technology to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development and administration.
Goal 2: In Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School, 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 Schoolwide Components (Code by #) 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
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 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 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 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 August 2014 – July 2016
Objective 2: 100% of teacher and 100% of paraprofessionals with instructional duties will receive high quality professional development. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs Provide meaningful, scientific, research-based professional development for all teachers and paraprofessionals Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/ Science Consultant, Educational Consultant Region X ESC, Title II Part A Title I August 2014 – July 2016 Schedule of professional development, agendas, sign-in sheets Professional Development evaluations Evidence of implementation by principals and teachers 3, 4 / VII Identify teachers and paraprofessionals who do not meet NCLB HQ requirements and provide specific professional development Principal, Human Resources Dept. Region X, Title II Part A Title I Beginning and end of each semester List of highly qualified teachers and Improved instruction and student success State assessments, students passing to next grade 3, 4 / VII Provide effective mentoring and ongoing support strategies for first year teachers (Classroom management, effective instructional strategies, content specific training.) Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/Science Consultant, Educational Consultant, Reg. X mentors Staff time for mentor, Region X mentors Local Funds Title I Title II Part A Weekly August 2014 – July 2016 List of first year teachers and mentors Logs of mentors and teachers, PLC Agendas Principals and PDAS observations 3, 4, 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 / 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 / VII Goal 3: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School 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 2014 – 2016 school years.
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 SW Components/ Related CSFs 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 / I, VI Provide information to students, teachers and parents about higher education for admissions, requirements and, financial aid, through college night and visits to and from various colleges Principal, Counselors Time during the scheduled day, transportation Title I Local Funds August 2014- June 2016 Schedule of colleges visiting and visited, agendas, sign-in sheets Number of students and parents participating Applications to colleges, FAFSA completed by students and sent in 2, 6, 8, 9 / I, V, VI Provide pregnancy related services for identified students including, but not limited to counseling and academic support. Counselor, High School teachers, Principals Counselor, Teachers Local Funds August 2014- June 2016 Designation of home bound teacher, counseling time Students served All students graduating 2, 9, 10 / V, VI Students will participate in College night to learn about various colleges presenting Counselor, High School teachers, Principals Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Invitations to colleges to participate List of colleges participating Sign-in Sheets of students participating 2, 8, 9 / V, VI Plan a Career Week with Business and Professional people visiting classes and conducting practice interviews with the students Counselor, High School teachers, Principals, Business and Professional People from the community Local Funds Second Semester 2014 and 2014 Schedule of classes and Business Professional people participating Number of students listed to interview Survey of Business and Professional People and students to determine effectiveness of program 2, 8, 9 / V, VI Provide incentives for student perfect attendance Superintendent, Principal, teachers and PEIMS clerk 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 All students graduating 2, 9. 10 , I, VI
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 SW Components/ Related CSFs Follow-up conferences 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, 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 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, ESL for parents, community-based instruction, and Engagement Night for Math/Science Principals Teachers Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Schedule of activities Sign-in Sheets and agendas for various activities Number of parents participating throughout the year 6 / 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 SW Components/ Related CSFs 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 2016 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 - August 2016 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 Work with Ellis County Justice of the Peace to file truancy on students with absences that exceed the court allotted limits Principal, Registrar Local funds August 2014 2016 Truancy Paperwork with Ellis County Court Increase in number of students who are in attendance and on time Improved attendance 6 / I, V