Academy: Rdg 84% Wrtg 65.9% Math 66.3% Sci 59.1% SS 80.2% STAAR Writing advanced rating: Vanguard: 74.2% Academy: 65.9% Academy 59.1% to 63% Writing: Vanguard 74.2% to 78% Academy 65.9% to 70% School Culture and Climate Parent survey-87% positive Teacher survey 88%-99% positive Increase teacher positive responses for culture and environment and culture of feedback and support. To maintain and increase high positive responses for both parents and teachers by increasing communication, transparency and inclusiveness. Staff Quality/ Professional Development 22 eligible teachers for DTR of 27 for 2015-16. Teacher leaders leading staff development. Available funds to send teachers to Conferences to bring back current best practices and innovative classroom strategies. To increase the level of staff development including District and Region X presenters Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Vanguard – accelerated instruction Academy – all classes are Pre-AP and High School foreign language, Algebra and Astronomy required in grades and English l. Advanced STAAR ratings range from53.1% to 84.6% with an average of 68.85%%. Sixth 6 week tests in core subjects to show 8% with a C or lower. To increase rigor and engagement in lessons to improve the quality of instruction and mastery of material using MRS, higher level questioning, socratic seminars, and administrative feedback and coaching. Family and Community Involvement Strong PTA and parent involvement evidenced through PTA membership and volunteers. Minority parent involvement is low. To increase minority parent involvement using strategies discussed in SBDM and PTA Board School Context and Organization Students continue from elementary grades through middle school.
Technology We have two computer labs: one for elementary and one for middle school. Classroom technology/tablet carts to allow for more technology for students. To increase the number of technology/tablet carts (3) that we have for students as provided by the District and donated through PTA – Teacher Wishlist Title I, Part A Schoolwide Components: A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school(including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards described in section 1111(b)(1). Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement, use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research, and that include strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the State student academic achievement standards who are members of the target population of any program that is included in the schoolwide program. Instruction by highly qualified teachers. In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards. Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services.
Conduct data analysis and planning sessions with staff Principal Asst. Principal Data Packets My Data Portal October, 2016 – May, 2017 Agendas Sign-in sheets Increased passing rates STAAR ACP Six week tests NA Monitor Grade Speed to ensure students are given six week tests and retesting is provided when needed Principal Asst. Principal Speed October, 2016 – May, 2017 Grades in Grade Speed and Lesson Plans Increased passing rate of 6 week tests ACP Six week tests Weekly assessments NA Monitor department and grade level meetings to ensure discussions on data analysis & strategies Principal Asst. Principal Testing data October, 2015 – May, 2016 Agendas Sign-in sheets Increased passing rates Dept/Grade level minutes Agendas Book NA Administer six week allowing time for reteach and retest as needed All Teachers 6 week tests September, 2015 – May, 2016 Grades in Grade Speed Increased passing ACP Six week test NA Teacher department and grade level meetings will focus on data analysis, teaching strategies, and tracking grades All Teachers Testing data October, 2015 – May, 2016 Agendas Minutes Sign-in sheets Increased passing rates Dept/Grade level minutes Agendas Book Study NA Incorporate STAAR enrichment hour All Teachers Teacher materials Feb – May 2017 Lesson Plans Increased STAAR NA two weeks prior to test to focus on Advanced skills to be tested in order to increase Scores advanced ratings
Define class and school expectations for student culture Principal Asst. Principal All Teachers Student/Parent Handbook & Admin/Student Mtgs. Sept., 2016 – May, 2017 Agendas Sign-in Sheets Decrease in discipline, higher grades Student surveys NA Define class and school expectations for parent culture Principal Asst. Principal All Teachers Student/Parent Handbook Sept., 2016 – May, 2017 Agendas Sign-in Sheets Fall Parent Climate Survey Spring Parent Climate Survey NA every meeting with core beliefs and reinforce them continually Principal Asst. Principal All Teachers District Core Beliefs Sept., 2015 - May, 2017 Agendas Sign-in Sheets Decrease in discipline, higher grades Chapter 37 report Report NA Model decisions based on core beliefs Principal Asst. Principal All Teachers District Core Beliefs Sept., 2016 – May, 2017 STAAR & District assessment results STAAR & District assessment results STAAR/ACP & School Assessments NA Define school expectations for staff culture The following are specific actions the school will implement to improve the home and school partnership: 1. Principal address on website 2. Phone calls directly sent to principal office 3. Principal Monthly Letter Principal Asst. Principal Principal Asst. Principal Faculty Handbook Meeting Notes from Parent Meeting Sept., 2016– May, 2017 Sept., 2016– May, 2017 Agendas Sign-in Sheets Logs, website, letters, sign-in sheets Fall School Climate Survey Fall School Climate Survey Spring School Climate Survey Spring School Climate Survey NA NA