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Athens Independent School District
Athens Middle School
2020-2021 Improvement PlanAccountability Rating: Not Rated: Declared State of Disaster
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Mission StatementAthens Middle School is a community of learners in a nurturing environment that provides academically rigorous and relevant educational opportunities to maximize the potential
of all students.
VisionTo create a culture in which every child achieves their maximum ability through rigorous, engaging curriculum by cultivating their potential and promoting the well-being of
every student.
Core BeliefsWe believe all students, regardless of their differences, have the capability to learn and succeed at high academic levels.
We believe that it is important to provide a safe environment that fosters responsibility and produces well rounded citizens.
We believe that our work here at Athens Middle School can have a profound impact on students' lives.
We believe that it is important to hold not only the students, but ourselves as staff members to high expectations and levels of success.
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Table of Contents
Comprehensive Needs Assessment 4Demographics 4Student Learning 6School Processes & Programs 7Perceptions 9
Priority Problem Statements 11Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation 12Goals 13
Goal 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING Design a system that promotes academic growth for all students and create a culture where the social emotional needs of allstudents are nurtured and strengthened. 13Goal 2: HUMAN RESOURCES All stakeholders will actively contribute to a culture of organizational excellence leading to student success. 19Goal 3: INNOVATION Build a culture that fosters and empowers innovation. 23Goal 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Transform communication to maximize meaningful dialogue between all members of Hornet Nation. 25
Title I Schoolwide Elements 30ELEMENT 1. SWP COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CNA) 301.1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment 30ELEMENT 2. SWP CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) 302.1: Campus Improvement Plan developed with appropriate stakeholders 302.2: Regular monitoring and revision 312.3: Available to parents and community in an understandable format and language 312.4: Opportunities for all children to meet State standards 312.5: Increased learning time and well-rounded education 312.6: Address needs of all students, particularly at-risk 31ELEMENT 3. PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT (PFE) 313.1: Develop and distribute Parent and Family Engagement Policy 313.2: Offer flexible number of parent involvement meetings 32
Plan Notes 33Campus Site-Based School Committee 34Teaching & Learning Committee 35Human Resources Committee 36Innovation Committee 37Community Engagement 38Addendums 39
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Comprehensive Needs AssessmentDemographics
Demographics Summary
The Athens Middle School (AMS) campus is one of five campuses within the Athens Independent School District located in Henderson County, Athens, Texas.
The campus serves approximately 700 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
The demographics are as follows:
American Indian/Alaska Native - 0.1%Asian - 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 0%Black/African American - 10%White - 36%Hispanic/Latino - 48.8%Multi-Racial - 4.1%
Economically Disadvantaged - 71.6%At-Risk - 62.3%Limited English Proficiency - 19.2%Gifted and Talented - 3.2%Special Education - 9%
There are 54 professional staff members at Athens Middle School. Of those staff members, 41 are classroom teachers, 10 are instructional paraprofessionals, and 3 areadministrators.
Athens Middle School Staff Demographics are as follows:
86% - White9% - African American0% - Hispanic5% - 2 or more races
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AMS teachers strive to make positive relationships with all students.Teachers at AMS are either ESL certified or in the process of becoming ESL certified to better serve our EL population.AMS employs specialized staff to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Staff Strengths
Cultural DiversityOngoing, applied professional development through PLCStaff collaborationRetention of staffShared visionInstructional Coach positionStaff engagement activities (birthdays, secret Santa, PTO)Teacher of the Month/Teacher of the Year
Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs
Problem Statement 1 (Prioritized): Athens Middle School has a high percentage of at-risk, economically disadvantaged, and ELL students.
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Student Learning
Student Learning Summary
Students' growth is charted throughout the year using classroom assessments, informal observations, district benchmarks, and state assessments.
STAAR scores for the 2018-2019 school year were as follows:
8th Grade Reading-84%8th Grade Math - 92%8th Grade Social Studies-49%8th Grade Science-70%7th Grade Reading-69%7th Grade Math - 72%7th Grade Writing - 64%6th Grade Reading- 57%6th Grade Math - 73%
Student Learning Strengths
AMS continues to make progress:
6th Grade Math improved from 58% in 2016-17 to 73% in 2018-19.7th Grade Math improved from 66% in 2017-18 to 72% in 2018-19.8th Grade Reading improved from 81% in 2017-18 to 84% in 2018-19.8th Grade Science improved from 58% in 2017-18 to 80% in 2018-19.8th Grade Math improved from 86% in 2017-18 to 92% in 2018-19.
Problem Statements Identifying Student Learning Needs
Problem Statement 1 (Prioritized): Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lackof social skills
Problem Statement 2 (Prioritized): Athens Middle School has a high percentage of at-risk, economically disadvantaged, and ELL students.
Problem Statement 3 (Prioritized): Athens Middle School is targeted for support in Reading and Math.
Problem Statement 4 (Prioritized): Lack of ESL Certified teachers in core subjects.
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School Processes & Programs
School Processes & Programs Summary
Athens Middle School uses the TEKS resource system currently for its scope and sequence. Teachers attended Common Instructional Framework training prior to the beginningof the school term focusing on instructional strategies and integrated classroom framework. Teachers collaborate during weekly planning meetings within their grade level andsubject to ensure the students' needs are met. Formal evaluations and classroom observations will help teachers continue to grow. In addition, teachers will be observing otherteachers' classrooms for best practices. Weekly PLC meetings will be lead by the Instructional Coach.
The AMS Master Schedule was set with a focus on student achievement. Pre-AP classes have a higher class-size in order to reduce class-size in traditional classes. Transitiontime has been minimized to increase instructional time. Teachers and staff members participate in school planning through comprehensive needs assessment teams and strategicplanning committees. Students and teachers are setting and monitoring goals for academic performance.
Our district strongly encourages us to take advantage of the technology that has been provided for our users to enhance instruction. We have the technology available to us in theform of but not limited to Laptops, Desktops, iPads, Elmo, and some Smartboards, etc. In addition, available for our use are many programs, websites, and software that areaccessible to us through the internet. We are expected to use these devices on a daily basis by integrating them into our lessons when introducing, teaching, reteaching orextending a lesson and to teach our students how to use them for hands-on experience. The district has transitioned to Google. This allows each student to have an e-mailaccount, and teachers have access to Google features such as Classroom, Sheets, Docs, etc. The district employs an instructional technologist to assist in the implementation oftechnology in the classroom.
School Processes & Programs Strengths
Continuing professional development through PLCBEST practices as observed through Instructional RoundsTEKS resource management systemInstructional CoachActive monitoring of classrooms via walkthroughs
Cultural DiversityOngoing, applied professional development through PLCStaff collaborationRetention of staffShared visionInstructional Coach positionStaff engagement activities (birthdays, secret Santa, PTO)Teacher of the Month/Teacher of the Year
CollaborationLeadership team, experienced Principal, differentiated administrative taskInstructional Coach position to increase data driven instructionPLCVertical alignment focus
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Use of computer labsUse of instructional technologyContinued professional development with a focus on technology. Administration gives ideas for teachers to incorporate into lesson plans.Chromebooks for students - close to 1 to 1 ratio.
Problem Statements Identifying School Processes & Programs Needs
Problem Statement 1 (Prioritized): Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lackof social skills
Problem Statement 2 (Prioritized): Lack of ESL Certified teachers in core subjects.
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Perceptions
Perceptions Summary
AMS will invite all parents to become members and attend PTO meetings during the school year. Parents will also be encouraged to attend AMS fall and spring meetings, schoolboard meetings, extracurricular activities, fundraisers, Hornet Crime Fighters, parent volunteers, athletic events, art showcase, choir concerts, band concerts, Veterans Dayactivities, and other school activities. AMS will involve parents through the use of emails, meetings, newsletters, social media, remind 101, and website.
The AMS POP (Parent Outreach Program) was implemented last year and will be continued this year. 4-5 events will be held at locations throughout the community to engagevarious groups in the community. The events will highlight students and their accomplishments, offer support for parents, and encourage relationship building between teachersand parents in a non-threatening atmosphere.
The administrators, teachers, and counselors will listen to students when they suggest ways to create a culture of learning. Administrators will continue to focus on improvingteacher quality through the human resource function. Campus procedures will be implemented that are clear, concise, and actively monitored for compliance by staff. Behaviorand achievement expectations will be clearly articulated to students. Hornet Pride will be reinforced throughout the school term. Counselors and administrators will be accessibleand available for both staff and students to voice concerns.
Student achievement will be recognized and rewarded on an on-going basis. Classroom placement, scheduling, and lanyard ID system allow easy identification of students bygrade level.
The AMS theme for the year is "Today". Staff will empower students to start thinking about their future now and making choices to help them progress in the right direction. Staff and students will both embrace a growth mindset to help them meet their maximum potential.
Perceptions Strengths
School MessengerFamily AccessParent Resource CenterParent Teacher OrganizationAvailable Spanish TranslatorsMeet the Teacher during schedule pick-upParent Academic EventsUIL Scheduled EventsMonthly CalendarAMS WebsiteAMS MarqueeAll AMS Information, Student Enrollment Information, Parent Access, ETC. in SpanishBusiness partnershipsRemind 101 and FacebookHome visits as neededAMS POPTailgate Cookout at Football games
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Spanish speaking staffSaturday schoolFacebook/website updatesBullying tip lineSchool environment cleanExit and hallway well litTeachers monitoring in hall and interacting with studentsFaculty are easily visible due to staff badgesCameras in every hallwayMonitoring of people and access in and out of buildingLanyard system easily identifies students by grade levelDesignated visitor areas in lunch room, gym for pep assemblyGuidance LessonsGratitude Journals
Problem Statements Identifying Perceptions Needs
Problem Statement 1 (Prioritized): Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lackof social skills
Problem Statement 2 (Prioritized): Lack of ESL Certified teachers in core subjects.
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Priority Problem StatementsProblem Statement 1: Athens Middle School is targeted for support in Reading and Math.Root Cause 1:Problem Statement 1 Areas: Student Achievement - Student Learning
Problem Statement 2: Athens Middle School has a high percentage of at-risk, economically disadvantaged, and ELL students.Root Cause 2:Problem Statement 2 Areas: Demographics - Demographics - Student Learning
Problem Statement 3: Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics.Root Cause 3: Demographics, lack of social skillsProblem Statement 3 Areas: School Culture and Climate - Student Learning - School Processes & Programs - Perceptions
Problem Statement 4: Lack of ESL Certified teachers in core subjects.Root Cause 4:Problem Statement 4 Areas: Demographics - School Culture and Climate - Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention - Student Learning - School Processes & Programs -Perceptions
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data DocumentationThe following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:
Improvement Planning Data
District goals
Accountability Data
Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataAccountability Distinction DesignationsFederal Report Card Data
Student Data: Assessments
State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR End-of-Course current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR Released Test QuestionsTexas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI), Tejas LEE, or other alternate early reading assessment resultsStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Observation Survey results
Student Data: Student Groups
STEM/STEAM dataDyslexia Data
Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators
Student surveys and/or other feedback
Employee Data
Campus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataEvaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impact
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Goals
Goal 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING
Design a system that promotes academic growth for all students and create a culture where the social emotional needs of all students are nurtured andstrengthened.
Performance Objective 1: Ensure all students achieve expected growth based on STAAR Reading scores by increasing the meets grade level score from38% to 50%.
Evaluation Data Sources: Unit Test Scores, Benchmark Tests, STAAR Scores
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Use STAAR interim assessments to identify current student performance levels.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Assessment results will indicate Domain 2 target metStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional Coach, Teachers, AdministratorsTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math, Improve low-performing schools - ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction - AdditionalTargeted Support Strategy
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Strategy 2: Use Edmentum (Exact Path) applications for targeted instruction.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved student performance.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional Coach, Teachers, Administrators.Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math, Improve low-performing schools - ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5:Effective Instruction - Additional Targeted Support Strategy
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Strategy 3: Specifically target Hispanic, students in the two or more races, and Economically Disadvantaged populationsthrough the use of Kagan and the Common Instructional Framework strategies.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved performance of sub-populationsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional Coach, Teachers, AdministratorsTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math, Improve low-performing schools - ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5:Effective Instruction - Additional Targeted Support Strategy
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Goal 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING
Design a system that promotes academic growth for all students and create a culture where the social emotional needs of all students are nurtured andstrengthened.
Performance Objective 2: Provide campus-based professional development opportunities that are meaningful, effective, focused, and sustainable byhosting weekly PLCs that teach the Common Instructional Framework and other strategies through modeling and peer groups. Through this training, CIFstrategies will increase by 25% in classrooms from the previous year.
Evaluation Data Sources: Check for teacher usage during Walkthroughs and Evaluations, Feedback from teachers
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Train all staff on components of social emotional learning and the importance of this in the classroom.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Fewer discipline referrals, improved attendance, increased student performance.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional Coach, Teachers, AdministratorsTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5, 2.6 - Additional Targeted Support Strategy
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Strategy 2: CIF Strategies - train all staff on components of the Common Instructional Framework and the importance of usingthe CIF in the classroom.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved scoresStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional Coach, Administrators, TeachersTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math
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Strategy 3: Remote Learning - train all staff on the use of online platform to meet the needs of remote learners.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Allow remote learners to stay on pace with face-to-face learners.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: TeachersTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and mathProblem Statements: Student Learning 1 - School Culture and Climate 1 - School Processes & Programs 1 - Perceptions1
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Performance Objective 2 Problem Statements:
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Problem Statement 1: Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lack of social skillsSchool Processes & Programs
Problem Statement 1: Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lack of social skillsPerceptions
Problem Statement 1: Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lack of social skills
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Goal 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING
Design a system that promotes academic growth for all students and create a culture where the social emotional needs of all students are nurtured andstrengthened.
Performance Objective 3: Establish systems where student learning is enriched and students can take the initiative in their own learning by increasinghigher-order questioning and instructional groups by 25% by the end of the 2020-21 school year.
Evaluation Data Sources: Walkthroughs and teacher evaluations to include the use of CIF strategies
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Campus wide character trait monthly guidance aligning with social emotional learning components.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Fewer discipline referrals & increased attendanceStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors, administrationTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Improve low-performing schools - ESF Levers: Lever 3:Positive School Culture, Lever 5: Effective Instruction - Additional Targeted Support Strategy
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Strategy 2: Offer CTE courses for high school credit in hospitality, construction trade, agriculture, and data touch systems toenhance opportunities for students.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students improve problem solving skillsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: TeachersTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5
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Goal 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING
Design a system that promotes academic growth for all students and create a culture where the social emotional needs of all students are nurtured andstrengthened.
Performance Objective 4: Establish intervention opportunities to allow for growth of targeted areas in Domain 3 and increase Target Areas met by 100%to help close the gap.
Targeted or ESF High Priority
Evaluation Data Sources: Benchmark TestsUnit TestsOnline resources that include Exact Path and Study IslandInterim TestingMAPS Testing
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Use Hornet Time as an intervention period to help students master areas that need improvementStrategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improvement of STAAR scoresStaff Responsible for Monitoring: TeachersAdministratorsInstructional CoachTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math, Improve low-performing schools - ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction - ComprehensiveSupport Strategy
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Strategy 2: Use Friday Intervention days to assist targeted students in areas that need improvement.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved STAAR scores, improved Unit Test scores, Improved gradesStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, AdministratorsTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6Problem Statements: Demographics 1 - Demographics 1 - Student Learning 1, 2 - School Culture and Climate 1 - School Processes & Programs 1 - Perceptions 1
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Performance Objective 4 Problem Statements:
DemographicsProblem Statement 1: Athens Middle School has a high percentage of at-risk, economically disadvantaged, and ELL students.
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Problem Statement 1: Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lack of social skillsProblem Statement 2: Athens Middle School has a high percentage of at-risk, economically disadvantaged, and ELL students.
School Processes & ProgramsProblem Statement 1: Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lack of social skills
PerceptionsProblem Statement 1: Students lack coping skills with daily issues that arise among peers as well as struggles with academics. Root Cause: Demographics, lack of social skills
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Goal 2: HUMAN RESOURCES
All stakeholders will actively contribute to a culture of organizational excellence leading to student success.
Performance Objective 1: Create a comprehensive hiring plan to recruit and hire exceptional candidates for AISD with a retain rate of 90%.
Evaluation Data Sources: Analysis of new hires and retention data of staff members.
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Foster camaraderie through luncheons and teacher appreciation efforts to improve and inspire staff networking forfuture hires.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Retention of effective staffStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin/staffTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5
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Goal 2: HUMAN RESOURCES
All stakeholders will actively contribute to a culture of organizational excellence leading to student success.
Performance Objective 2: Develop and implement mentoring training, and support programs for new teachers whereas mentors will meet with theirappointed new teacher at least once every two weeks.
Evaluation Data Sources: Data on retention of new teachers.
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Have all new staff paired with experienced staff through the district mentoring program.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Student achievement results, staff retentionStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Mentors, campus admin, district adminTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5 - Additional Targeted Support Strategy
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Goal 2: HUMAN RESOURCES
All stakeholders will actively contribute to a culture of organizational excellence leading to student success.
Performance Objective 3: Create an inclusive retention plan to retain employees at all levels through the use of valuable mentor teachers and grade levelteams at the rate of 90%.
Evaluation Data Sources: AESOP data, retention data
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Provide support through PLCs based on targeted campus and staff needs along with collaboration with Region 10and Engage2Learn staff to grow and mentor current staff.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student achievement, improve staff attendance, increase staff retention.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin, instructional coach, mentorsTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5, 2.6 - Additional Targeted Support Strategy
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Goal 2: HUMAN RESOURCES
All stakeholders will actively contribute to a culture of organizational excellence leading to student success.
Performance Objective 4: Athens ISD will require all teachers to be ESL certified by the end of the 2020-21 school year.
Targeted or ESF High Priority
Evaluation Data Sources: SBEC Certification
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Core content teachers will be reimbursed for mileage, professional development preparation, and ESL testing up tothree times.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: For all core teachers to be ESL certifiedStaff Responsible for Monitoring: AdministratorsTEA Priorities: Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals, Build a foundation of reading and math, Improve low-performing schools - ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 3: Positive School Culture, Lever4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction
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Goal 3: INNOVATION
Build a culture that fosters and empowers innovation.
Performance Objective 1: Train teachers in the use of current AISD technology for authentic, real-world instruction, assessment, and problem-solvingduring weekly Professional Learning Communities and monthly faculty meetings.
Evaluation Data Sources: Professional development and PLC sign-in sheets
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Train staff on new district initiates through targeted professional development along with PLC and instructionalrounds.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Retain quality staff, increase student achievementStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional coach, campus adminTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - Additional Targeted Support Strategy
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Goal 3: INNOVATION
Build a culture that fosters and empowers innovation.
Performance Objective 2: Foster the development of "soft skills" to ensure our students are well adjusted and prepared for life beyond AISD, not onlytechnologically, but also socially and emotionally by using our Social Emotional training through the counselors.
Evaluation Data Sources: Social/Emotional Learning program
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Campus wide character trait monthly guidance aligning with social emotional learning components.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increasing student self awareness, social awareness, decision making skills, selfmanagement and relationship skills.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors, campus admin
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Strategy 2: Teach hands on skills such as checking emails and Skyward to improve life skills such as organization, selfadvocacy, and communication.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved grades and awareness of tasks communicated via emailStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus Admin, Counselors, Teachers, Members of the CommunityTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5, 2.6
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Goal 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Transform communication to maximize meaningful dialogue between all members of Hornet Nation.
Performance Objective 1: Create an electronic newsletter to inform and empower all stakeholders that will be shared weekly through the Monday Eveemail and Facebook posts.
Evaluation Data Sources: Monday Eve email that contains reminders of the upcoming events. Frequent posts on Facebook and Remind 101.
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Continue to communicate using Remind 101 and social media to inform all stakeholders of current events/campusneeds.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased parent involvement, increase attendance, increased student achievement.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin/campus staffTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 3.2
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Goal 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Transform communication to maximize meaningful dialogue between all members of Hornet Nation.
Performance Objective 2: Create an instructional program to instill Hornet pride in all students by using skills taught through our Social/EmotionalProgram at least once every two weeks.
Evaluation Data Sources: Social/Emotional Learning Program
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Instill Hornet pride in students through tailgates at home football games, NJHS Leadership Camp, and Student ofthe Month program.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased Hornet prideStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin/campus staffTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 3.2
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Strategy 2: Create a campus culture of Hornet pride through activities such as virtual pep-rallies and creation of craft items bythe AMS Craft Club.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased Hornet prideStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin/campus staff
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Goal 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Transform communication to maximize meaningful dialogue between all members of Hornet Nation.
Performance Objective 3: Provide opportunities for the community to display Hornet pride with students' work created in Craft Club and wood-working.
Evaluation Data Sources: Items created by the AMS Craft Club.
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: Invite all community members to attend tailgates at home football games and AMS benefit magic show.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased Hornet pride and improved community relationshipsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin/campus staff
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Strategy 2: Use of social media to inform stakeholders of upcoming campus events.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased attendance at AMS eventsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin
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Strategy 3: Design and sell spirit shirts to display Hornet pride and promote the AMS Unity focus.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved Hornet prideStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus admin/campus staff
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Goal 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Transform communication to maximize meaningful dialogue between all members of Hornet Nation.
Performance Objective 4: Develop a comprehensive plan for communication and instruction by posting meeting dates, technology strategies, and schoolupdates on social media and Remind.
Evaluation Data Sources: Agenda, sign-in sheets, posting of meeting dates on social media, Remind program to contact all stakeholders, Power Point of informationpresented
Summative Evaluation: None
Strategy 1: AMS will use the Remind App and Facebook to promote important dates, successes, and daily happenings at theschool.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Up to date knowledge of what is current and up and coming at AMS for our parentsand community members.Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators and office staffTitle I Schoolwide Elements: 3.1, 3.2 - ESF Levers: Lever 1: Strong School Leadership and Planning, Lever 3: PositiveSchool Culture
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Strategy 2: AMS will use call outs and mail outs to inform students and parents of upcoming important events.Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased attendance or participation at eventsStaff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Office Staff
ReviewsFormative Summative
Nov Jan Mar June
No Progress Accomplished Continue/Modify Discontinue
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Title I Schoolwide ElementsELEMENT 1. SWP COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CNA)
1.1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Athens Middle School has created a comrehensive needs assessment which will drive our improvement process and help guide us in goalsetting for future success. Student performance data such as STAAR scores, benchmark testing scores, unit test scores, MAP testing, etc,will be used to examine strenghts and weaknesses in our instructional practice. This information is gathered and analyzed throughouth theyear to help us in planning instruction to meet our goals.
Athens Middle School has created goals in mind to ensure all students, particulary those who are currently low-achieving, demonstrateproficient or advanced levels of achievement on a variety of assessment measures, including the STAAR tests.
We are committed to:
Building a comprehensive needs assessmentIdentifying goals and strategies to address and meet those needsConducting reviews throughout the year and annually to review the effectiveness of our plan and revise as needed
Our campus will:
Set high expectations for students and staffImplement best practices to include the Common Instructional Framework for curriculuma and instructionFocus on student achievement by studying the data with teachers, parents, and studentsEncourage collaboration among staff members and between staff and parentsCommitt to continuous improvement for all students
ELEMENT 2. SWP CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
2.1: Campus Improvement Plan developed with appropriate stakeholders
The Athens Middle School CIP was developed with the involvement of parents, members of the community, staff members, andadministrators. All play an important role in developing the CIP. Feedback is provided through needs assessment meetings, professionaldevelopment opportunities, and planning sessions throughout the year.Athens Middle School Generated by Plan4Learning.com 30 of 39
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2.2: Regular monitoring and revision
The CIP will remain in effect throughout the 2020-21 school year. Formative and summative reviews are completed in November,January, February, and June. The CIP is regularly monitored and revised as necessary based on student needs.
2.3: Available to parents and community in an understandable format and language
The CIP is readily availble on the campus website and the front office. Copies of the CIP are available in English and Spanish. We willprovide other formats if requested.
2.4: Opportunities for all children to meet State standards
Strategies to improve student performance include:
Instructional strategies that are supported by scientifically-based research including the Common Instructional FrameworkConstant examination of data to identify areas of needs and areas of strenghtsImplementation of our Social and Emotional Behavior Learning curriculum
2.5: Increased learning time and well-rounded education
Athens Middle School will use instructional strategies and methods that strengthen the academic program within our school. We haveincreased the amount of learning time in areas of need according to our data. Extended learning times are adjusted to increase the amountof time spent with students that are struggling. Friday tutorials are scheduled twice per month with a list that will be fluid according to theneeds of our students. Hornet Time is also a period that may be used for intervention purposes as needed. This could be per individual orbroken into groups.
2.6: Address needs of all students, particularly at-risk
Athens Middle School will address the needs of all students within the school with special attention to the needs of those at-risk of notmeeting the state academic standards. We have programs to assist our struggling students. The campus administrators, instructional coach,counselors, and teachers meet at least monthly to discuss student data and ways to help at-risk students. Friday Intervention is availabletwice per month for all core subjects. Hornet time is used for intervention for individual students as well as small group sessions.
ELEMENT 3. PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT (PFE)
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Athens Middle School has a Parent and Family Engagement Policy that was written jointly with school staff, parents, and communtiyleaders. It is provided in English and Spanish. The policy is available to the public and posted on the school website. A hard copy may beprovided to a community member if requested.
3.2: Offer flexible number of parent involvement meetings
Parental involvement is crucial to the success of our students, and we want to make parents feel welcomed at Athens Middle School. Wehost several events throughout the year that are open to parental attendance:
Meet the TeacherExtracurricular activities such as volleyball and basketball gamesBand concertsChoir concertsTheater productionsArt presentation in the SpringFundraising events such as a magic show
Parents can also be involved in the Athens Middle School PTO.
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Plan Notes
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Campus Site-Based School CommitteeCommittee Role Name PositionAdministrator Jennifer Risinger
Administrator Kendra Hensley
Administrator Tony Sikes
Classroom Teacher Aaron Austin
Classroom Teacher Ashley Williamson
Classroom Teacher Sanetta Johnson
Classroom Teacher Cindy Pace
Classroom Teacher Debbie Palmer
Classroom Teacher Tobi Herrington
Paraprofessional Sytonia Freeman
Paraprofessional Melissa Baldwin
Classroom Teacher Jaime Cruz
District-level Professional Toni Clay
District-level Professional Barry Choate
Parent Amanda Deshazo
Parent Tami Allen
Community Representative Les Funkhouser
Community Representative Jan Richardson
Business Representative Kathy Means
Business Representative Carmen Hustead
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Teaching & Learning CommitteeCommittee Role Name PositionAdministrator Jennifer Risinger
Classroom Teacher Brittany Bostick
Classroom Teacher Alix Brite
Facilitator Christin Johnson Facilitator
Classroom Teacher Tobie Herrington
Classroom Teacher Sanetta Johnson
Classroom Teacher Amy Kelley
Classroom Teacher Cindy Pace
Classroom Teacher Debbie Palmer
Classroom Teacher Alicia Taylor
Classroom Teacher Darris Turner
Classroom Teacher Ashley Williamson
Classroom Teacher Robin Allen
Classroom Teacher Jamie Dozier
Classroom Teacher Daniel Fears
Classroom Teacher Lee Roy Loredo
Classroom Teacher LaJaErica Moore
Paraprofessional Karla Nieto
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Human Resources CommitteeCommittee Role Name PositionAdministrator Tony Sikes
Classroom Teacher Amy Bellah
Classroom Teacher Jaime Cruz
Paraprofessional Lewis Davis
Paraprofessional Latoya Mathis
Classroom Teacher Steven Reiss
Paraprofessional Reyna Zavala
Classroom Teacher Melissa Barraza
Classroom Teacher Darnetta Brookins
Classroom Teacher Paul Miller
Paraprofessional Allison Bragg
Classroom Teacher Aaron Austin
Classroom Teacher Bradley Lewis
Classroom Teacher Trey Swartzenberg
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Innovation CommitteeCommittee Role Name PositionAdministrator Kendra Hensley
Classroom Teacher Michael Black
Classroom Teacher Kandyce Carver
Classroom Teacher Casey Enox
Classroom Teacher Seru Groom
Paraprofessional Marla McNemar
Classroom Teacher Andy Ngyen
Classroom Teacher Melissa Weenink
Classroom Teacher Shagayla Bowie
Classroom Teacher Carla Getz
Classroom Teacher Christi Lee
Classroom Teacher Kayla Stanley
Classroom Teacher Jordan Carnes
Paraprofessional Cole Summerall
Classroom Teacher Carson Paroline
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Community EngagementCommittee Role Name PositionFaclitator Maureen Bogowitz Facilitator
Facilitator Tami Mason Facilitator
Paraprofessional Melissa Baldwin
Classroom Teacher Kayla Benton
Classroom Teacher Chelsea Brown
Classroom Teacher Sarah Davidson
Paraprofessional Misti Ewald
Paraprofessional Sytonia Freeman
Nurse Kelley Quade
Paraprofessional Selma Sikes
Classroom Teacher Allen Carroll
Paraprofessional Matt Spears
Classroom Teacher Raylee Stearman
Paraprofessional Megan Kelley
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