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Wortham ISD- Campus Improvement Plan -2017-18

Wortham ISD

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Wortham High School

2017-2018Board Approved May 14, 2018

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WorthamISD2017-18 District Strategic Plan

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: Student Achievement for All Description: Wortham ISD will demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement by ensuring learning for all students through high standards, integrated technology, highly qualified staff and the district-wide aligned curriculum.

Performance Objective 1.1: Increase the number of students who are college/workforce ready and meet the criteria for graduating on the Distinguished or Recommended High School Plan.

Performance Objective 1.2: Demonstrate continuous improvement of district accountability measures through district-wide aligned systems and curriculum resulting in an “Exemplary” rating.

Performance Objective 1.3: Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced/Dual Credit Academic Courses.

Performance Objective 1.4: Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities and monitor their progress to ensure high levels of academic achievement.

Performance Objective 1.5: Increase the integration of technology resources and systems in order to ensure students are 21st Century Learners.

Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who implement best practices and are recognized and valued.

Goal 2: Safe, Secure and Nurturing Schools Description: Wortham ISD will provide and maintain safe, secure and nurturing environment conducive to learning, which will enable students to think critically and act responsibly.

Performance Objective 2.1: Maintain safe and orderly learning environments for all students and staff.

Performance Objective 2.2: Increase customer satisfaction. Performance Objective 2.3: Increase the number of parents and community members involved in

schools.

Goal 3: Ensure Effective and Efficient Use of Resources Description: Wortham ISD will align its resources with its mission and establish operational processes that systematically improve individual departments and campuses, which in turn, improve the district.

• Performance Objective 3.1: Customer/Stakeholder Satisfaction in effectiveness and efficiency of the district.

• Performance Objective 3.2: Efficient use of resources by all district departments

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Wortham Independent School DistrictProfile of a Graduate – 21st Century Learner

All graduates of the Wortham Independent School District will make valuable contributions to society in the 21st

century. The following competencies and performance behaviors are expectations for all WISD graduates. As a 21st century learner, the students will have abilities to

• make conceptual connections across the content areas • work effectively on real-world applications and make connections to real-world contexts • be successful in post-secondary education and employment after their graduation from the PK -12 system

Competencies

Academically Prepared for Life-Long Learning

• Uses reading, writing, language, mathematics, science, social studies and technology effectively • Maintains high expectations of learning • Appreciates a diversity of literature and fine arts • Continues education in a variety of settings, i.e. academic, vocational, and workplace • Commits to the continuous process of self-directed learning • Sets, adjusts, and evaluates realistic long and short term goals • Demonstrates the ability to locate, organize, evaluate, and utilize information • Reads proficiently from a variety of sources for knowledge and enjoyment

Effective Communicator

• Practices effective communication skills through listening, speaking, writing, and reading while adapting to different audiences and purposes

• Conveys ideas while respecting the feelings and thoughts of others • Demonstrates the ability to communicate using the computer and other available and appropriate technology

Performance Behaviors

Problem Solver• Exhibits innovative and perceptive thinking to solve problems • Questions, researches, and thinks critically to obtain essential knowledge • Demonstrates conflict resolution and interpersonal skills • Appreciates the past with a vision for the future

Responsible Citizen• Value Integrity and accepts responsibility • Builds self discipline and a strong work ethic, balancing competition and cooperation • Demonstrates cultural and social mindedness and willingness to participate in a democratic society and the world • Develop an awareness of a healthy life style

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Campus Improvement Committee MembersMembers elected/appointed: Erin Zapien- Teacher, ELARJack Rex- Teacher, TechnologyAmy Jo Miller- Teacher, CTEJennifer Paden- Teacher, Art Brenda Salazar- Teacher, SpanishHolly Myers- Teacher, ScienceCody Calame- Teacher, Ag.Deanna Whaley- Teacher, MathKathryn Havens- Teacher, MathJoel Barnett- Teacher, ELARAngie Ridge, Teacher, SPED

Additional non-teaching members: Linda CraigKrista BallLinda CarrCarla LittleBraxton Whaley (student)Kayla Lansford (student)

Parent member: Mike Fautt

Community/Business members: Sharon Hale

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Campus Improvement Committee Calendar – Meeting Timeline

• Minimum of four (4) meetings per year

Date Activity Members Required Comments/Expected Outcome

Oct. Regular Meeting CIC• Reorganization of CIC• Campus Planning Process• CIC Meeting Calendar• Review and Approve Campus Improvement Plan• Student Interventions

Jan. Regular CIC Meeting CIC• Campus Data Review

• Student Interventions

March Regular CIC Meeting CIC• School Organization and Context• Campus Budget

April Regular CIC Meeting CIC• Campus Budget• Staff Development Plan for 2017-19

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2017-2018

Area of Focus Categories A. Demographics (Goal 1,2 & 3) B. Student Achievement (Goal 1) C. School Culture and Climate (Goal 1 & 2) D. Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention (Goal 1 & 3) E. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Goal 1) F. Family and Community Involvement (Goal 2) G. School Context and Organization (Goal 1, 2 & 3) H. Technology (Goal 1, 2 & 3)

A. Demographics (Goal 1, 2 & 3) Demographics refer to the characteristics or make-up of the school and help us understand who we are currently working with and how we implement strategies, initiatives, programs and services to meet their needs.

• Performance Objective 1.2: Demonstrate continuous improvement of district accountability measures through district-wide aligned systems and curriculum resulting in an “Exemplary” rating.

• Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who implement best practices and are recognized and valued.

• Performance Objective 2.1: Maintain safe and orderly learning environments for all students and staff.

Potential Data Sources: • Enrollment • Attendance • Ethnicity • Gender • Mobility/Stability • Special Program Participation • At-Risk by Category • Teacher-Student Ratios • Graduation, Completion, Dropout, and GED rates • Course/Class Assignments • College/University/Dual Credit/Advanced Placement Enrollment

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B. Student Achievement (Goal 1) Student Achievement data refers to the annual and longitudinal reviews from varied sources of formal and informal data. These data provide insights about the degree to which students are acquiring the knowledge and skills expected for each grade level and course of study.

• Performance Objective 1.1: Increase the number of students who are college/workforce ready and meet the criteria for graduating on the Distinguished or Recommended High School Plan.

• Performance Objective 1.3: Increase the number of students enrolled in Dual Credit Academic Courses.

Potential Data Sources: • State Assessment Data • SAT/ACT/PSAT Results • Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Data • Standardized, Norm-Referenced, Criterion-Referenced Tests and Measures • State Data Tables • Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Data • Course/Class Grades • Graduation, Completion, Dropout, and GED Rates; Diploma Types • Promotion/Retention Rates • Classroom and Program Assessments and Other Data • Student Work

C. School Culture and Climate (Goal 1 & 2) School culture refers to the organization's values, beliefs, transitions, and customs, which shape the personality and climate of the organization. It determines how parents, community, staff and students feel about the school and affects how people interact within the system.

• Performance Objective 1.4: Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities and monitor their progress to ensure high levels of academic achievement.


• Performance Objective 2.2: Increase customer satisfaction.

Potential Data Sources: • Surveys • Questionnaires• Focus Groups• Interviews• Feedback Data• Classroom and School Walkthrough Data• Parent Conferences, Meetings, etc.

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D. Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention (Goal 1 & 3) Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention refers to the school organization's level of high-quality, highly-effective staff, particularly in high-poverty schools. This area is also focused on assessing the effect of recruitment and retention strategies on staffing patterns.

• Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who implement best practices and are recognized and valued.

Potential Data Sources: • Teacher Certification/Qualification Data • Paraprofessional and Other Staff Qualifications • Staff Effectiveness in Relation to Student Achievement • T-Tess and/or Other Staff Effectiveness Data • Staff Mobility/Stability • Special Program Qualifications, e.g., Bilingual/ESL, Special Education, etc. • Professional Development Data • Teacher-Student Ratios • Graduation, Completion, Dropout, and GED rates • Course/Class Completions, Grades, and Other Data • Recruitment and Retention Strategies and Other Data

E. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Goal 1) The curriculum/curricula collectively describes the teaching, learning, and assessment materials and resources available for a given course of study. These are aligned with the TEKS and other standards, incorporating instruction and assessment processes.


Potential Data Sources: • Standards-Based Curriculum Resources and Materials • Scope and Sequence; Pacing Guides; and/or Other Focus Documents • Foundation Course/Class Materials • Enrichment Course/Class Materials • Technology • Instructional Design/Delivery; High-Yield Strategies • Lesson Study/Delivery Processes • Collaborative Horizontal and Vertical Team Alignment Processes • Student-Specific/Differentiated Strategies and Processes • Common Benchmark Assessments and/or Other Assessments • Class, School, and Special Program Schedules

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F. Family and Community Involvement (Goal 2) Family and Community Involvement refers to how these stakeholders are informed, invested and involved as partners in supporting the school community to maintain high expectations and high achievement for all students.

• Performance Objective 2.2: Increase customer satisfaction. • Performance Objective 2.3: Increase the number of parents and community members involved in

schools.

Potential Data Sources: • Family and Community Participation Counts by Type of Activity • Parent Volunteer Information • Parent Activity Evaluations and Feedback • Parent and Community Partnership Data • Mobility/Stability • Demographic Data • Community Service Agencies and Support Services

G. School Context and Organization (Goal 1, 2 & 3) School Context and Organization refers to the processes, structures, decision-making, and overall leadership aspects of the organization, including how these areas address quality teaching and learning.

• Performance Objective 1.5: Increase the integration of technology resources and systems in order to ensure students are 21st Century Learners.


Potential Data Sources: • School Structure or Make-Up, e.g., Teaming, Looping, Partners, etc…• Decision-Making Processes • Master Schedule • Leadership: Formal and Informal • Supervision Structure • Support Structures: Mentor Teachers • Duty Rosters • Schedule for Student Support Services, e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Library, etc. • School Map & Physical Environment • Program Support Services, e.g., Extracurricular Activities, After School Programs, etc. • Communication: Formal and Informal

H. Technology (Goal 1, 2 & 3) Technology refers to modeling and applying digital tools and resources for students, staff, and other stakeholders to advance teaching and learning, and connect to real-world experiences, including post-secondary opportunities.



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Potential Data Sources: • Technology Infrastructure, Networks, etc… • Technology Hardware and Software • Classroom Technology Needs by Area, Class, Department, etc. • Professional Development/Teacher Preparation Needs in Technology • Leadership and Administrative Support Structures for Technology Implementation • Resource Allocations • Technology Policies and Procedures • Technology Plan • Assessment of Technology Skills for Students, Staff and Other Stakeholders

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Wortham HIGH SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY – CAMPUS PROFILE

Data Sources Reviewed:

• 2017 STAAR/EOC Data• ACT, SAT and TSI results• AEIS Reports• Attendance and Discipline Reports• WHS Parent Engagement Survey• WHS Climate Survey (Staff)• WHS Student Engagement Survey• Curriculum/ Unit Assessment Data• Demographic Reports• Dual Credit/Advanced Placement Enrollment• Enrollment Data• Highly Qualified Teacher Report

• Instructional Technology• Longitudinal data• Master Schedule• Parent Participation/Involvement in Activities• T-TESS results• Six Week Failure Rates• State and Local Assessment Data• Teacher/Staff Feedback/Input• At-Risk Report• Campus Budget and Staffing Allocations

Area Reviewed Summary of StrengthsWhat were the identified strengths?

Summary of NeedsWhat were the identified needs

PrioritiesWhat are the priorities for the campus, including how federal and state program funds will be used?

Demographics(Goal 1,2,&3)

Performance Objectives1.21.62.1

Achievement gaps exist most significantly for African American and Economically Disadvantage students in Writing

Increase student achievement across all student groups and close achievement gaps that exist among subgroups.

Improve student attendance through PBIS strategies.

Student Achievement(Goal 1)

Performance Objectives1.1.1.3

Data is utilized to evaluate student achievement and monitor interventions.

Intervention strategies are offered to aide student achievement – e.g. Academic Prep period, after school tutorials, EOC math class, EOC English class, ICU,SAT & ACT prep class, EOC retest tutorials

Improve student achievement on state assessments through targeted intervention strategies for students who were unsuccessful on the EOC in 2017-17

School Culture and Climate(Goal 1 &2)PerformanceObjectives1.42.12.2

Student Incentive Programs through PBIS to encourage academic success and positive behavior

Discipline data for the early part of the 2017-17 school year already shows improvement.

Student absences is a likely causal factor for low performance

It is a priority of the WHS administrative staff to foster a positive school culture and an atmosphere of continuous improvement.Professional development, Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS), and a focus on quality

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instruction are our primary focuses to improve the culture and climate of WHS.

Staff Quality/Professional Development(Goal 1 & 3)

Performance Objectives1.6

Mixture of young staff and experienced staff

A number of new staff members who bring with them new ideas.

Staff that offers real world experiences through their prior business experience and or careers.

100% Highly Qualified Staff

Areas of greatest need for professional development for WHS teachers and/or staff:• Quality instruction using best practices• Data-driven decision making• Instructional technology• Higher-level questioning techniques to increase rigorous instruction at the level of STAAR EOCs• Differentiated instruction• Working effectively with students with special needs

Teacher mentoring program for new teachers.

Regular Staff MeetingsAfter school will be used to target best practices. (Needs will be based on data from classroom observations and walkthroughs).

Teachers will attend Professional Development workshops through Region 12 and other trainings as affordable.

Curriculum, Instruction Assessment (Goal 1)

PerformanceObjectives1.2

Common, guaranteed, and viable curriculum –• Data disaggregation can be accessed through Eduphoria AWARE by all teachersPurchase of Heat Maps and Quintile Sheets aide in the disaggregation of data• Increased number of students enrolled in dual credit classes.

Collaborative planning

C-Scope unit assessments have been a challenge for students in all subject areas.

Vertical alignment and consistency

Integrating Chromebooks into the lessons

Essays in all content areas

Student level review of data for targeted students

Failure Intervention and Prevention Plans for all struggling students

Increase the use of higher-order thinking skills and high-yield instructional strategies

Increase of critical writing in all classes

Family and Community Involvement(Goal 2)

PerformanceObjectives2.22.3

Social media and WISD website have increased online communication with parents

No functioning PTA or PTO

Rapidly changing or incorrect contact information has had a negative effect on school/parent communication

WHS is committed to increasing parent andCommunity involvement in school improvement efforts through more effective communication and opportunities for authentic involvement in school functions.

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School Context and Organization(Goal 1, 2, &3)

PerformanceObjectives1.52.1

Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities

Small class sizes

Campus Attendance Committee

Campus Site Base Committee

Loss of valuable instructional time due to large student involvement in various activities

It is a priority of WHS to increase student performance on state assessments. Time, resources, and funding will be dedicated to that goal

Technology(Goal 1, 2, & 3)

Performance Objectives1.22.1

Student access to Chromebooks

Student data on Eduphoria

Wireless capability at WHS

Projectors available in most every classroom.

1 full time tech man to work on issues

All classrooms have at least 4 PCs

Computer lab with 20 stations available most of the day

Credit Recovery is done through on-line program

Increased band width for students. Separate band width for teachers.

Increase the technology proficiency level in all teachers

Methods to deter students from accessing games during class time and instruction

Staff development will be provided through mini-workshops and Faculty Staff Meetings on effective use of instructional technology

Tutorial sessions are posted through our tech mans blogs.

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Wortham High School2017-2018 Campus Improvement Plan

Revised Annually

Goal 1: Student Achievement for All

Description: Wortham High School will demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement by ensuring learning for all students through high standards, integrated technology, highly qualified staff and the district-wide aligned curriculum. Performance Objective 1.1: Increase the number of students who are college/workforce ready and meet the criteria for graduating on the Distinguished or Recommended High School Plan.

Performance Measurement Indicators: Percent of students graduating on the “Distinguished Achievement” and “Recommended” High

School Plans Percent of students taking college entrance exams (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT) Percent of students scoring at or above criteria on college entrance exams (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT

tests) Percent of students with intent to complete a Career and Technical Education coherent sequence of

courses Percent of students earning a career certification or taking a higher education articulated course Percent of college-ready graduates in English Language Arts and Math

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report Disaggregated SAT, PSAT, ACT Test Data Performance on EOC Career and Technical Licensures Performance Based Monitoring Assessment System (PBMAS) data

Key Strategies and Priorities: Increase the number of students graduating on the Distinguished Achievement plan by effectively

monitoring and adjusting four-year plans Increase the number of students taking and scoring above the state average on the PSAT, SAT and

ACT exams Have at least one National Merit Scholar Implement curriculum which incorporates all state standards, English Language Proficiency

Standards (ELPS) and College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in the four core subject areas and ensure it is being followed with fidelity.

Increase the number of students achieving level 2 Satisfactory on EOC Decrease the dropout rate Increase the percentage of students graduating within four years. Develop a six-year plan to accelerate course work for students who are at risk of dropping out of

school to ensure they can catch up and graduate from high school. Maintain a career and technical education program that promotes college and career readiness. Recruit and retain student participants in career and technical education programs.

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Increase the number of students earning certifications and licensures in career and technical education programs.

Performance at or above the state level on the career and technical education components on the PBMAS.

Monitor the district’s plan for addressing unexcused and excessive student absences


Performance Measurement Indicators: Dropout Rate Completion Rate

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: Disaggregated EOC Data Disaggregated AYP Data PBMAS Data Disaggregated Benchmark Data

Key Strategies and Priorities: Implement curriculum that incorporates all state standards, English Language Proficiency Standards

(ELPS) and College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in the four core subject areas and ensure it is being followed with fidelity.

Utilize district and state assessments to direct instruction and professional development. Monitor the progress of all student groups to ensure they demonstrate mastery of AYP requirements. Monitor the progress of students served through special education to ensure they demonstrate mastery

requirements on state assessments. Monitor the district’s Response to Intervention (RtI) plan to ensure struggling students are provided

interventions at the earliest sign of need. Monitor implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies Develop Professional Development Frameworks to ensure professional development offerings are

aligned to district initiatives and research-based best practices so that trainings are job-imbedded and sustained over time.

Performance Objective 1.3: Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Academic Courses.

Performance Measurement Indicators: Percent of students enrolled in an Dual Credit courses Percent of students earning college credit through Dual Credit enrollment

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: Dual Credit Enrollment Gifted & Talented Enrollment

Key Strategies and Priorities: Increase the number of students enrolled and earning college credit through dual-credit opportunities. Review identification and assessment procedures for the Gifted and Talented (GT) Program in order

to increase the number of identified GT students.

Performance Objective 1.4: Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities and monitor their progress to ensure high levels of academic achievement.

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Performance Measurement Indicators: Percent of Students participating in Athletics and Fine Arts Percent of students maintaining academic eligibility in UIL activities

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: Number of students participating in fine arts programs Number of students participating in athletic programs Extracurricular Eligibility Tracking Document Systemic Program Analysis Review

Key Strategies and Priorities: Recruit and retain student participants in athletics and fine arts. Monitor progress of students in athletics and fine arts to ensure UIL eligibility. Students enrolled in both programs work towards the “Distinguished Achievement” graduation plan.

Ensuring vertical and horizontal master scheduling throughout district Provide adequate budget resources for extracurricular activities to meet the challenges of a fast

growth district.


Performance Measurement Indicators: Score on the “minimum technology standard” matrix used to evaluate the use of instructional technology resources

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: Monitoring of Instructional Technology usage through lesson plans Monitoring of district technology inventory Evaluation of district short and long range technology plans

Key Strategies and Priorities: Identify and implement current and emerging technology skills appropriately into the curriculum Monitor the implementation of technology TEKS in the curriculum through teacher lesson plans. Evaluate and maintain district technology equipment to maximize available technology resources Utilize the “Minimum Technology Standard” to enhance curriculum and integrate technology.

Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who implement best practices and are recognized and valued.

Performance Measurement Indicators: Percent of teacher demographics relative to student demographics Employee Attendance Rates

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: AEIS Data NCLB Highly Qualified Report District exit interview data New Teacher Mentoring Program Survey Data District staff satisfaction survey PEIMS Reports Highly Qualified Teacher Report

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Highly qualified Equity Distribution Report

Key Strategies and Priorities: Ensure all staff is highly qualified and are fully certified under state guidelines for their specific

assignment. Increase in percent of teacher demographics relative to student demographics Develop a plan to consistently improve employee attendance. Develop system for honoring outstanding employees. Monitor effectiveness of professional development through feedback obtained from participants and

ensure offerings are aligned to district goals and current assessment results. Maintain the induction and mentoring program for teachers new to the district Provide leadership development programs for current and potential administrators. Create a program to develop leadership skills for current and potential teacher leaders.

Goal 2: Safe, Secure and Nurturing Schools

Description: Wortham High School will provide and maintain safe, secure and nurturing environment conducive to learning, which will enable students to think critically and act responsibly.

Performance Objective 2.1: Maintain safe and orderly learning environments for all students and staff. Performance Measurement Indicators:

Percent of discretionary placements in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) decreasing annually

Percent of district mandatory placements in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) decreasing annually

Percent of in-school suspensions (ISS) and out-of-school suspensions (OSS) decreasing annually

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: Cumulative discipline data charts (semester/annually) PEIMS discipline report, annual Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placements PBMAS, Special Education, ISS, OSS, and DAEP reports Safe, Drug and Gun Free School Report Student arrest reports Professional development training calendar and report Bus referral semester and end of year reports

Key Strategies and Priorities: Develop bullying prevention program, implementation district wide Monitor discipline incidents and provide analysis Develop discipline alternative plan to suspension/DAEP placement involving students and parents Provide professional development and training for all employees and age appropriate students in

sexual harassment prevention, including dating violence. Develop district discipline management program that includes the four components of relationship,

monitoring, parameters and consequences. Ensure the campus discipline plans are aligned with the district discipline program.

Ensure all campuses have an emergency operations plan and safety team, updated annually. Ensure implementation of the Response to Intervention Plan (RTI). Develop plan to increase positive student behavior

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Develop and monitor peer mediation (secondary) conflict resolution program. Expand character education program – Pre-K through 12 Continue to monitor status of the school safety audit Monitor wellness and nutrition plan Monitor student attendance

Performance Objective 2.2: Increase customer satisfaction.

Performance Measurement Indicator: Percent of internal and external customers satisfied with school environment.

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: Customer satisfaction surveys, parents and community. Customer satisfaction surveys, students. Customer satisfaction surveys, district employees

Key Strategies and Priorities: Develop plan to increase district-wide customer service satisfaction. Develop satisfaction survey for all stakeholders and report results. Monitor internal and external stakeholders to gauge awareness of existing issues and communicate

results. Utilize survey data and results to meet stakeholder requirements. Develop plan and monitor customer relations for district stakeholders. Develop and monitor parental involvement and support.

Performance Objective 2.3: Increase the number of parents and community members involved in schools.

Performance Measurement Indicators: Percent of parents involved in PTA/PTO increasing Percent of parent volunteers increasing Percent of community involvement increase annually Percent of survey respondents increase annually.

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: PTA membership report Parent volunteer records Parent conference log/activities/events, agendas, sign-in sheets, etc. Community involvement record Booster Club membership Survey Respondent records.

Key Strategies and Priorities: • Develop and support PTA programs at all schools. • Increase communication with community regarding WISD successes, issues, goals, etc. in a timely and effective manner. • Develop survey to determine needs and parental involvement at school by level, elementary, middle and high school.

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Description: Wortham High School will align its resources with its mission and establish operational processes that systematically improve individual departments and campuses, which in turn, improve the district.

Performance Objective 3.1: Customer/Stakeholder Satisfaction in effectiveness and efficiency of the district.

Performance Measurement Indicator: Transparent and understandable financial reports for district stakeholders

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: District survey for parents and community Monitor press coverage Monitor hits on district webpage

Campus: None-District Level only

Key Strategies and Priorities: Provide transparent, accurate and understandable financial reports for district stakeholders Allocate funding based on direct correlation to student success strategies Demonstrate stewardship over debt management Cash flow/cash reserves forecasting Monitor property values and effect on revenue Address concerns of the state of the district


Performance Objective 3.2: Efficient use of resources by all district departments Performance Measurement Indicators:

Monitor Campus Student to Teacher Ratio as a composite total teachers to students and separating out the special education teachers

Monitor Campus Student to Staff Ratio for all students

Evaluation Tools and Data Sources Reviewed: FIRST report Student to Teacher Ratio Student to Staff Ratio Student to Administrator Ratio Student Performance to Cost per Pupil Expenditures Percent Expenditures for Direct Instruction Cost of Utilities per Pupil Analyze revenue and expenditure trend lines (by function) Analyze student growth patterns Develop staffing guidelines for district use for all areas Analyze staffing patterns

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Campus: Calculate campus student/teacher ratio both including SPED and separately for SPED Calculate campus student/staff ratio

Key Strategies and Priorities: Analyze the FIRST report results, compare them to state averages; compare them to like-sized

districts and to districts with exemplary results. Monitor the Student to Teacher Ratio to state recommendations. Monitor campus ratios to allocate

teaching resources equitably. Monitor the Student to Staff Ratio to state recommendations. Monitor campus ratios to allocate

resources equitably Monitor the Student to Administrator Ratio to state recommendations. Monitor campus ratios to

allocate resources equitably. Determine the cost per pupil expenditures district-wide and by campus. Apply statistical analysis to

investigate any correlation between student performance and district expenditures per pupil. Determine cost of utilities per pupil to identify facilities in need of energy efficiency studies. Analyze revenue and expenditure trend lines by function to project future revenues and to determine

the optimum functional allocations of budget to increase student performance. Analyze student growth patterns to plan for future facility usage and to project staffing to meet the

needs of students. Establish optimum staffing for programs and establish guidelines to equally provide staffing for all

areas. Determine optimum staffing guidelines, analyze staff retention, and seek highly qualified status to

establish staffing guidelines.


2017-18Wortham Campus Improvement Plan

Wortham High SchoolAction Plan/Processes

Strategic Plan Goal 1: Student Achievement for All Wortham High School will demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement by ensuring learning for all students through high standards, integrated technology, and the district-wide aligned curriculum.

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Performance Objective 1.1: Increase the number of students who are college/workforce ready and meet the criteria for graduating on the Distinguished or Recommended High School Plan.

Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Student Achievement

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: • Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report • Disaggregated AP testing data • Disaggregated SAT, PSAT, ACT Test Data • Commended Performance on EOC• Career and Technical Licensures • Performance Based Monitoring Assessment System (PBMAS) data

Strategy and Action Steps Person (s) Responsible

Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation

Increase the number of students graduating on the Distinguished Achievement plan by:

• Effectively monitoring course selection requests and reconciling with four-year plans to ensure ability to

Counselor and Principal

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Increased number of students graduating on the Distinguished plan

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graduate on the Distinguished Achievement Plan

• Communicate graduation plans with parents and students through parent information meetings

• Encourage participation in AP and dual credit courses. Monitor enrollment and student performance.

Increase the number of students taking and scoring above the state average on the PSAT, SAT and ACT exams by

• Administer the PSAT test to all 10th and 11th grade students and communicate results to students and parents

Counselor and Principal

October

Increase the number of “National Merit Scholars” in WHS by

• Administer the PSAT test to all 10th and 11th grade students and communicate results to students and parents.

• Conduct study sessions

Counselor

Teachers

Fall Semester

Implement curriculum which incorporates all state standards, English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS),College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in the four core subject areas by:

• Monitoring unit assessment data to determine the effectiveness of instruction to sub groups

• Provide staff development to support implementation of viable curriculum

Maintain a career and technical education program that promotes college and career readiness by

• Monitoring four year plans

TeachersPrincipal

Each six weeks

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• Evaluating enrollment in CTE Courses

• Recruit and retain student participants in career and technical education

• Provide post-secondary awareness activities

Ensure performance at or above the state level on the career and technicaleducation components on the PBMAS by

• Monitoring student performance for CTE students by sub population with a focus on LEP, SPED and Economically disadvantaged students

CTE Teachers

Ag Teachers



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Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Demographics; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; Technology Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools:

• Disaggregated EOC Data• PBMAS Data • Disaggregated Benchmark and Unit Assessment Data

Strategies and Action Steps Person (s)Responsible

Resources Timeline Evidence

Implement curriculum which incorporates all state standards, English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in the four core subject areas and ensure it is being followed with fidelity by

• Monitoring unit assessment data to determine the effectiveness of instruction to sub groups

• Providing staff development to support effective use of curriculum

• Monitoring student data in Eduphoria

• Utilizing T-Tess and walkthrough data for staff development

CTE,Teachers,PrincipalC. SpencerK. Duke

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Each six weeks

August, October, November, January

Each six weeks



Utilize district and state assessments to direct instruction and professional development by

• Utilizing data to

Teachers,PrincipalC. Spencer

Local Fall semester

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identify target objectives and SEs.

• Analyzing unit assessment data and using results to direct instruction and implement student interventions

Each six weeks

Increase the number of students achieving Advanced Level on STAAR EOCs by

• Targeting the teaching of higher order thinking skills through monthly Instructional Focus staff development meetings

• Utilizing exemplar lesson plans

Principal

Teachers

Weekly

Each six weeks

Monitor the progress of all student groups to ensure they demonstrate mastery of requirements by

• Disaggregating benchmark and unit assessment data

Teachers,PrincipalC. Spencer

Fall and Spring semesters

Increase the percentage of students graduating within four years by

• Offering after- and before-school tutorials for students in need

• Implementing and monitoring individual



Failure Prevention/Intervention Plans for any student who fails a six weeks

• Conducting Senior

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Edmentum Each six weeks

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Interviews and monitoring 4-year plans

• Utilizing credit recovery8/24/17-6/2/18

Monitor the progress of students served through special education to ensure they demonstrate mastery of requirements on state assessments by

• Monitoring case manager folders for all Special Education students, including intervention plans

• Analyzing unit assessment data through AWARE

A. RidgeC.SpencerPrincipalDiagnostician

Teachers

Each six weeks

Monitor the campus’s Response to Intervention (RtI) plan to ensure struggling students are provided interventions at the earliest sign of need by• Implementing and analyzing individualized Failure Prevention/Intervention Plans

C.Spencer,Teachers,PrincipalCounselor

Local Each six weeks

Monitor implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies to ensure consistency and fidelity across the campus by• Providing training for all teachers on continuous improvement strategies and data disaggregation

Principal Monthly Local



Reading /WritingIncrease the percentage of students Scoring at Phase-in Level 2 or above in Writing

TeachersStudents

TestingEOC Assessment

Improve reading comprehension and writing skills by

Teaching reading strategies TeachersStudents

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that can be utilized in all courses.

Writing in all courses Utilizing critical writing to

summarize points during lesson

Providing each student with timely and individualized feedback

Providing writing tutorials for struggling students

Providing a paraprofessional in ELA classes that have special education students

Team teaching in ELA for writing

Providing opportunities for peer editing and evaluation of writing.

Incorporating writing in all classes

Establish word walls throughout the building with testing vocabulary

Recruit retired English teachers to volunteer to help grade students’ writing and help tutor

Use NHS members to provide editing tutorials before school and after school

ELA teachers instruct other teachers on writing

PrincipalELA teachers

ELA teachersSpecial Ed. Teacher

Teachers

TeachersPrincipal

Teachers

NHS SponsorNHS Members



Continue professional development in the area of EOC for all teachers

Include essays and/or short answer questions on tests across the curriculum

Build on grammar instruction making sure to include correct

TeachersPrincipal

ESC Reg. 12LocalEduphoria

8/17-6/18 Certification from workshops

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spelling and complete sentences across the curriculum

Include strategies for teaching testing vocabulary across the curriculum

Include a variety of nonfiction readings

Encourage publication Encourage participation in local

and national essay and poetry contests.

EOC English class for students not meeting standards

Math: After school tutorials as needed Scheduled EOC Benchmark

assessments Vertical & Horizontal

alignment Accelerated Math Instruction Use disaggregated EOC data to

target sub groups for enrichment

Use current assessment materials to include cross curriculum usage

EOC math class for student not meeting passing standards

Increase professional development for teachers to include curriculum usage

Use EOC material as sponge activity at beginning of class

TeachersPrincipal

8/17-6/18 Passing ratesStudent assessment records, increase mastery on assessments



Increase UIL participation in calculators, number sense, mathematics contest

Utilize previous EOC data to target students in need of assistance

Increased use of mathematic functions in more subjects across the curriculum

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Increased evidence of students’ ability to apply mathematic functions relevant areas.

Provide tutoring for students taking PSAT,SAT,ACT…, during after school hours

Provide opportunities for peer tutoring

Social Studies: Integrated curriculum Cross-curricular instruction Power point presentations Internet questions Continue EOC material and

professional development to include cross-curricular usage

Higher order essay questions and short answer responses on test

Use EOC material as sponge activity

Increase use of maps, oral reports and projects

Include critical writing Use of primary and secondary

sources in research Journal writing Field trips Guest speakers

TeachersPrincipal


Science: Integrate curriculum Cross-curriculum instruction Scheduled EOC benchmark

assessments Integrate weather station into

curriculum Integrate greenhouse/farm

curriculum Science Fair Include critical writing Continue EOC material and

staff development to include cross-curriculum usage

Update lab equipment Increase teacher training EOC tutorials Include essay exams and short

answer written responses on test

TeachersPrincipal


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2017-18 Wortham Campus Improvement PlanWortham High SchoolAction Plan/Processes


Performance Objective 1.3: Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Academic Courses.

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Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Student Achievement

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools:

• Dual Credit Enrollment



Increase the number of students taking dual credit courses at the high school level by

• Promoting enrollment in dual credit courses in 11th and 12th

grade

• Monitoring student achievement on unit assessments (high rigor) and implementing interventions for struggling students

• Conducting Principal visits to Dual Credit classes to promote enrollment

Teachers,PrincipalCounselor

Aug., Dec., Jan.



Strategic Plan Goal 1: Student Achievement for All Wortham High School will demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement by ensuring learning for all students through high standards, integrated technology, and the district-wide aligned curriculum. Performance Objective 1.4: Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities and monitor their progress to ensure high levels of academic achievement.

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Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: School Culture and Climate

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: • Number of students participating in fine arts programs • Number of students participating in athletic programs • Extracurricular Eligibility Tracking Document • Systemic Program Analysis Review



Recruit and retain student participants in athletics and fine arts by• Making visit to middle school to promote enrollment

• Utilizing freshman orientation to encourage student participation

Coaches, Teachers,A.D.Art TeacherBand DirectorChoir Director

Throughout the year

Monitor progress of students in Coaches,

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athletics and fine arts to ensure UIL eligibility by• Analyzing UIL Eligibility Reports and student grade reports to identify students in need

• Providing tutorials during athletic period for students in need

• Implementing and analyzing individualized Failure Prevention/Intervention Plans

PrincipalTeachers

Provide adequate budget resources for extracurricular activities to meet the challenges of a fast growth district by• Allocating campus funds to extracurricular activities according to student participation and need

Admin.




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Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: School Context and Organization

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: • Monitoring of Instructional Technology usage • Monitoring of district technology inventory • Evaluation of district short and long range technology plans



Identify and implement current and emerging technology skills appropriately into the curriculum by

• Providing staff development training

• Analyzing lesson plans

• Conducting classroom

PrincipalTeachers

Monthly

Biweekly

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walkthroughs specifically for technology integration and sharing/analyzing data with staff

Each six weeks

Monitor the implementation of technology TEKS in the curriculum through teacher lesson plans by

• Analyzing lesson plans

• Conducting individual “Data Diving” meetings with each teacher

PrincipalTeachers

Evaluate and maintain district technology equipment to maximize available technology resources by

• Conducting campus facility walkthroughs

• Utilizing local funding to maximize accessibility to instructional technology for all teachers

Tech Director



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Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who implement Instructional Focus and are recognized and valued.

Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Demographics; Staff Quality/Professional Development

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: • AEIS Data • District exit interview data • New Teacher Mentoring Program Survey Data • Campus staff satisfaction surveys • PEIMS Reports • Highly Qualified Teacher Report • Highly Qualified Equity Distribution Report



Ensure all staff is Highly Qualified and are fully certified under state guidelines for their specific assignment.Objective 1--Increase the percentage of highly qualified core academic subject area teaches on each campus to 100%

Assisting teachers to obtain certifications to meet subject area competency.

Creating and/or monitoring

Principal Aug. 2018 Certifications of teachers

Records of professional development attended.

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professional development plans for teachers not HQ

Provide training for those who do not meet requirements and time for testing

Objective 2—Increase the percentage of core academic subject area classes taught by highly qualified teachers on campus to 100% by:


Creating and/or monitoring professional development plans for teachers not HQ


Objective 3—Increase or maintain the percentage of teachers receiving high-quality professional development on each campus to 100% by:

Developing professional development plans based on performance data and/or teacher input and

Providing high quality professional development to teachers in their specific content area and in researched- based practices and strategies

Objective 4—Ensure low income students and minority students are not taught at higher rates than other groups Objective 5—Increase the percentage of core academic subject area classes taught by highly qualified teachers on high poverty campuses to 100%Objective 6- Attract and retain highly qualified teachers.

Job Fairs Posting Vacancies on websites

and/or organizational websites Hiring bonuses providing

incentives to gain additional certifications, and/or coursework.

Ojective 7-- Assist teachers not currently HQ to meet the HQ requirements in an timely manner.


Testing / documentationresults from times each test attempted

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Creating and/or monitoring professional development plans for teachers not HQ


Increase percent of teacher demographics relative to student demographics by

• Recruiting highly qualified candidates

Admin.

Continue to monitor employee attendance by

• Analyzing TEIX reports

• Conducting individual “Data Diving” meetings with each teacher

PrincipalTeachers

Develop a system for honoring outstanding employees by

• Recognition and incentive programs

• Providing written and/or public “kudos”

Admin.

Monitor effectiveness of professional development through feedback obtained from participants and ensure offerings are aligned to district goals and current assessment results by

• Conducting a staff development needs assessment with all staff

• Campus surveys

Principal

Maintain the induction and mentoring program for teachers new to the campus by

• Providing each first-year teacher with a trained mentor and

• Providing staff development opportunities and observation opportunities to first year teachers (partly through Region 12 offerings)

Principal

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Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Secure and Nurturing Schools Wortham High School will provide and maintain safe, secure and nurturing environment conducive to learning, which will enable students to think critically and act responsibly.

Performance Objective 2.1: Maintain safe and orderly learning environments for all students and staff.

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Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Demographics; School Culture and Climate; School Context and Organization; Technology

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: • Cumulative discipline data charts (semester/annually) • PEIMS discipline report, annual • Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placements • PBMAS, Special Education, ISS, OSS, and DAEP reports • Safe, Drug and Gun Free School Report • Professional development training calendar and report • Bus referral semester and end of year reports • Campus student surveys



Decrease the number of bullying incidents by

• Implementing a bullying education and prevention program for all students

• Monitoring bully list and providing appropriate interventions

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• Analyzing student survey result

Develop discipline alternative plan to suspension/DAEP placement involving students and parents by

• Implementing individualized Behavior Contracts with students

• Utilizing PBIS strategies campus wide

PrincipalTeachersStudents

Develop comprehensive discipline management program that includes the four components of relationship, monitoring, parameters and consequences by:

• Utilizing PBIS strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reward positive choices

• Analyzing discipline data and sharing trends with staff at monthly meetings

• Ensuring professional development in discipline management is provided to teachers through campus staff development

• Ensuring implementation of the Response to Intervention Plan (RTI).

• Increasing positive student behavior through recognition and incentive programs

PrincipalTeachersStudents


Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Secure and Nurturing Schools

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Wortham ISD will provide and maintain safe, secure and nurturing environment conducive to learning, which will enable students to think critically and act responsibly.

Performance Objective 2.2: Increase customer satisfaction

Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: School Culture and Climate; Family and Community Involvement Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: • Customer satisfaction surveys, parents and community. • Customer satisfaction surveys, students. • Customer satisfaction surveys, district employees



Develop plan to increase customer service satisfaction by

• Analyzing parent survey data

• Analyzing student survey data

Admin.

Develop a plan to increase staff satisfaction by• Analyzing staff survey data

Admin.


Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Secure and Nurturing Schools Wortham High School will provide and maintain safe, secure and nurturing environment conducive to learning, which will enable students to think critically and act responsibly.

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Performance Objective 2.3: Increase the number of parents and community members involved in schools.

Area of Focus Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Family and Community Involvement

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: • PTA membership report • Parent volunteer records • Parent conference log/activities/events, agendas, sign-in sheets, etc. • Community involvement/adopters record • Booster Club membership • Survey Respondent records.



Increase communication with community regarding WISD and campus successes, issues, goals, etc. in a timely and effective manner by

• Updating and monitoring campus website

• Utilizing system for communicating mass messages to families in a timely manner

• Promoting positive communication to families through individual phone calls to students experiencing success and/or improvement

Webmaster

Admin.

PrincipalTeachers

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