BOLESMIDDLE SCHOOL
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2015-2016
“Boles Produces Productive People”
The mission of BolesMiddle School is to teach all students. We want to challenge, enlighten, enhance, and encourage. We want to provide an atmosphere that encourages good citizenship and an understanding that our entire community working together achieves success. The students and staff share a common bond of responsibility for learning. Effective schools determine our future, thus the expectations we share will allow us to never be satisfied.
District & Campus Planning Committee
Parent Member:Tracy Cotton (2 year term 2015 – 2017)
Community Member:Jeff Haines (2 year term 2014-2016)
Business Members:Karen Chaney(2 year term 2014/2016)
Teacher Members:Elem. Paula McLeod (2 year term 2014/2016)
Middle: Amy Royall (2 year term 2015/2017)
High: Mary Hoilman (2 year term 2014/2016)
Special Populations:Lisa Meeks (2 year term 2014/2016)
Non-Teaching Professionals:Evelyn Rovell (2 year term 2015/2017)
District Professionals:Mikayle Moreland, Sharon Roberts, Shirley Duran
Boles Middle School
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Summary
Data Reviewed:
2015-2016 Academic Excellence Indicator System Campus Report
2015-2016Parent/Student Surveys
2015-2016 Staff Surveys
Attendance Data
Discipline Data
Staff development needs
Program evaluations
AYP Data
PBMAS Data
State Compensatory Education evaluation
Major Findings:
- Attendance is a strength
Challenges:
- Science, Math and Reading, economically disadvantaged subgroup is a major concern that will be targeted
- Character education and bullying programs continue to be a necessity
- Standards are increasing & we must maintain progress & monitor frequently
Major Concerns:
- It is clear that our major concern is ensuring high student achievement in all tested areas among all student groups.
- Continue Communication with Boles Children’s Home
- Outside Counseling might need to be utilized
- BOLESMIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND 2014-2015)
Component 1: Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment in order to design and implement a successful campus plan.
Involvement of shareholdersGoals 1-7
Common visionGoals 1-7
CollaborationGoals 1-7
Area of InvestigationGoals 1-7
Needs AssessmentGoals 1-7
Use of DataGoals 1-7
Writing the PlanGoals 1-7
EvaluationGoals 1-7
Component 2: Implement school wide reform strategies that are scientifically research based.
Provide opportunities for all students Goal 2, 7
Use scientifically based research strategies
to improve achievementGoal 4, 7
Use effective instructional strategiesGoals 2 & 4 & 7
Address the needs of all childrenGoals 2 & 3 & 7
Component 3: Provide instruction by highly qualified staff
QualificationsGoal 4
SupervisionGoal 4
TrainingGoal 4
Component 4: Provide high quality on-going professional development
Process for identification of needsGoal 4
Campus PlanningGoal 4
Implementing ProgramsGoal 4
Time FrameGoal 4
Results of professional development evaluationGoal 4
Component 5: Provide strategies to attract highly qualified teachers to high-need students.
Recruiting highly qualified teachersGoals 3 & 6
Retaining highly qualified teachersGoals 3 & 6
Component 6: Utilize strategies to increase parental involvement.
Building the capacity of parentsGoals 1 & 5
Shared responsibility for student achievementGoals 1 & 5
Systematic communicationGoals 1 & 5
AccessibilityGoals 1 & 5
Component 7: Ensure smooth transition for students.
Collaboration/communicationGoals 2, 3 & 5
Instructional alignment Goals 2, 3 & 4
Organizational structure of the schoolGoals 2 & 3
Component 8: Include teachers in decisions regarding the use of assessments.
Student AssessmentGoal 2
Program AssessmentGoal 2
Curriculum AssessmentGoal 2
Communicating results to the school communityGoal 2
Component 9: Implement a plan to ensure that all students master the challenging state achievement standards and state academic assessments.
MasteryGoal 2
Involvement of stakeholdersGoal 2
Areas of investigationGoal 2
Use of DataGoal 2
Component 10: Coordinate and integrate federal, state and local services and programs.
Goals 1-7
Goal #1: Improve the Average Daily Attendance Rate for all student groups
Strategies / Person(s)Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Reward Students with Perfect Attendance
List on Bulletin Board / Principal
Secretary / Pizza Party, Free Time
School store credit / End of each grading period and Semester / Records of
Students
With Perfect Attendance / Final Attendance Records in PEIMS
Track Tardies and Absences / Principal
Secretary
Teachers / None / 8/15 to 6/16 / Daily tardy/absence
Records / Final Attendance Records in PEIMS
Publish List of Students
with Perfect Attendance / Secretary
Principal / Access to local
newspapers / End of each 6 weeks / Copies of published lists / Final Attendance
Records in PEIMS
Phone Calls to Parents / Principal
Secretary / None needed / After every third absence / Record of Phone calls made / Daily average attendance. Percent
verified by PEIMS
Letters to parents
notifying of non-compliance of attendance regulations. ALPS/Sat School / PEIMS Clerk
Principal/Truancy Officer / Local Funds
Mailing Costs / Every 5th absence + / Documentation of letters to parents / Daily average attendance. Percent verified by PEIMS
Objective #1.1: Establish Attendance Rates of 96% for 2015-2016 School Year
Goal #2:Improve Academic Performance of all Middle School Students
Objective #2.1: Maintain the percentage of students passing the STAAR Reading Test at 90%
Strategies / Person(s)Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Provide staff development in reading content areas to all Core Subject teachers / Principal / Staff development
Materials
Title II (255) / Fall 2016 / Benchmark Testing / Satisfactory passing rates,
Report cards
Provide tutorials for students who struggle in Reading / Principal
Teachers / Time for tutorials, lists of failing students / End of each 6 week grading period / Progress Reports, lists of students attending tutorials / Report Cards
AEIS Report
Disaggregate STAAR data to determine student needs / Teachers
Principals / Test data
Time to disaggregate / 11/15 to 5/16 / Student group profiles / STAAR passing rates in AEIS Report
Search STAAR alignment curriculum / Principal
Reading
Teachers / Textbook/AR
STAAR Testing
Study Island
Eduphoria / 11/15 to 5/16 / Lesson plans,
Observations, walk-throughs, benchmark testing / Assessment from
testing, teacher observations
Intervention Teacher (RTI) / Principal and RTI Team / Multiple Programs and Materials / 11/15 to 5/16 / Lesson Plans / Benchmarking
Post Assessment
Goal #2: Improve the Academic Performance of All Student Groups at Boles Middle School
Objective #2.2: Maintain 90% of students passing the STAAR mathematics test to 90% for the 2015-2016 school year
Strategies / PersonsResponsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Implementing Study Island / Principal
Teachers/Intervention / Computer Lab
Technology
Promethean Boards / 1 Day each Week / Objective mastery tests / Test results
Provide tutorials for students with failing grades in mathematics / Teachers
Principal / Lists of grades
Time for tutorials
SCE (24)$39,913
FTE 1.4 / End of each grading period / Progress Reports, Lists of students attending tutorials / Report Cards
STAAR report on AEIS
Disaggregate STAAR Math data to identify student needs / Teachers
Principal / Test results, time to disaggregate data
AWARE / 11/15 to 5/16 / Student group profiles / STAAR passing rates in AEIS Report
Benchmark Testing
Implement 2nd Semester
Benchmarking / Principal
Teachers / Testing materials / Early 2016 / Testing Results / Results of needs assessment; plan from needs assessment
Emphasize test taking skills with all student groups; SDAA and 504 students / Teachers
Aides / Instructional strategies / 8/15 to 5/16 / Documentation in lesson plans / STAAR results in AEIS Report
Utilize revised TEKS for all components: AWARE / Teachers / Eduphoria / 8/15 to 5/16 / Unit Assessment / STAAR Results
Utilize Math specialist for individual/small group settings / Jamie Cannon ,
Mary Ann Quigley / Individualized Resources for student needs / 8/15 to 5/16 / Assessment / STAAR Results
Goal #2: Improve Academic Performance of All Student Groups
Objective #2.3: Maintain the percentage of students passing the STAAR Writing Test at 90% for the 2015-2016 school year
Strategies / Person(s)Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluation
Formative / Summative / Component
Provide tutorials for students who struggle with Writing / Teachers
Principals / Lists of grades; time for tutorials
Test Prep SCE $39,913 FTE 1.4 / At end of each grading period / Progress Reports, lists of students attending tutorials / Report Cards; AEIS Report
Disaggregate data to identify academic need / Teachers
Principal / Test data; time to disaggregate data / 11/15 to 5/16 / Student group profiles / Passing rates in AEIS Report
Emphasize test taking skills for all students / Teachers
Aides / Emphasis Test taking strategies / 8/15 to 5/16 / Documentation in lesson plans / Test results in AEIS Report
Provide Staff Development for All Teachers / Principal
Teachers / Staff development funds, Title I (211),
Title II (255)
SCE $100.00 / 8/15 to 5/16 / Staff Development hours / Benchmark & STAAR results
Correlate writing TEKS into all subject matter-Essay answer questions / Teacher
Principal / Staff Development / 8/15 to 5/16 / Documentation in lesson plans
Staff Development / Benchmark & STAAR results
Objective 2.4: Increase percentage of students passing the STAARScience Test to 85% for the 2015-2016 school year
Strategies / PersonsResponsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Participation in Science fair 6th & 8th grades. / Principal/Grade Level Science Teachers / Various Community Resources / Fall 2015 / Teacher/Student
Feedback / Student Participation
Provide Science Family Night / Teachers / Various Community Resources / Fall 2015 / Teacher use and Assessment / STAAR Scores
Utilize StudyIsland for Science Content
To Review for STAAR / Grade level teachers / Software/Hardware / 8/15 to 5/16 / Teacher use and assessment / STAAR Scores
Upgrade inclusion program to include more participation in SS and Science. / Principal/Inclusion Aides / SPED Funds and
SPED Teachers
Eduphoria / 8/15 to 5/16 / Teacher/Student Feedback / STAAR Scores
Add Revised TEKS for Science Content / Science Teachers / Eduphoria / 8/15 to 5/16 / Teacher/Student / STAAR Scores
Goal #2: Improve Academic Performance of All Student Groups
Objective 2.5: Increase percentage of students passing 5th/8th grade STAAR under Student Success Initiative on 1st Attempt
Strategies / Person Responsible / Resources / Timelines / EvaluationsFormative / Summative / Component
Perform benchmarks / Teacher
Counselor / Testing materials
Testing services / 01/16 / Teacher, Counselor,
Principal feedback / Benchmark Results
Provide tutoring in STAAR Prep for those not passing / Teacher
Principal
Peer Tutoring / Teacher Federal funds earmarked for tutoring SCE (24) $39,913 FTE 1.4
Title I (211) / 01/16 to 02/17 / Teacher, student, and parent feedback / STAAR Results
Student Incentives
RTI Class/Extra Elective for Passing STAAR / Principal
Teachers / None Needed / Fall 2016 / Teacher Feedback / STAAR Results
Goal #2: Improve Academic Performance of All Student Groups
Objective 2.6: Increase percentage of students passing the 5th/8th grade STAAR Reading and Math tests
.
Strategies / Persons Responsible / Resources / Timelines / EvaluationsFormative / Summative / Component
Utilize Comp Ed Funds for Pull-out Programs / Teachers
Principal / Computer Technology
Software SCE $4000.00
Consumables/Manipulatives / Spring 16 / Student Feedback
Benchmarks
Test Scores / STAAR results
Evaluate STAAR data for 5th-8th grade in Reading and Math / Principal / Intervention Specialists / 04/15to 05/16 / List of Students / Student Numbers
Enroll Students in STAAR Prep Course
5th -8th Grades / Principal
Secretary / Teacher for remediation / 05/16 / List of Students / STAAR Results
Purchase At-Risk consumables for student use in prep class / Principal / Supply money for remediation/acceleration / 05/16 / Teacher feedback Lesson plan
documentation / STAAR Results
Implement Study Island / Teachers/ Computer Lab, Resource person / Computer-software / 8/15 to5/16 / Lesson Tests / STAAR
Goal #2: Improve the Academic Performance of All Student Groups at Boles Middle School
Objective 2.7: Identify Gifted and talented students and provide opportunities to enrich curriculum
Strategies / Persons Responsible / Resources / Timelines / EvaluationFormative / Summative / Component
Test potential G/T students recommended by teachers and Staff / Principal, teachers
G/T Coordinator / (21) / 8/15 to 5/16 / List of Students to be tested / Results of Testing
Provide class time for G/T meetings / G/T Coordinator
Principal / (21) / 8/15 to 5/16 / List of G/T Students / Project results & Evaluation
Provide opportunities for G/T field trips above regular curriculum / Principal/ G/T Coordinator / (21) / 8/15 to 5/16 / Scheduled Field Trips / Evaluation of field trips; teacher and students
(21) / 8/15 to 5/16 / List of G/T Students / Competitive Results
Goal #3: Establish a Positive Climate for Students and Teachers at Boles Middle School
Objective #3.1: Establish a Positive Climate for Students and Teachers
Strategies / Person(s)Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Expand student Recognition program
Citizenship etc./Pictures of students and accomplishments / Principal
Teachers
Secretary / Gift Cards
Website/Newspaper
Kindness Cards / 8/15 to 5/16 / Student Teacher Feedback / Parent Survey
Establish Student Government
Implement Recycling Program / Principal
Secretary
Sponsor / None / 8/15 to 5/16 / Student Campaign Samples, Election results / Minutes of Student Government Meetings
Continue PAL program / PAL sponsor
Principal / Local / 8/15 to 5/16 / Ongoing evaluation of PAL students / Report from PAL sponsor
Maintain student extra-curricular activities/UIL Events / Sponsors
Principal
Teachers
Coaches / Activity Fund Budgets, Fundraisers,
Eligibility Lists / 8/15 to 5/16 / Schedules
Rosters
Eligibility Lists
Budget Reports / Schedules
Rosters
Eligibility Lists
Budget Reports
Monthly Luncheon/ staff meeting / All staff / Staff resources / 8/15 to 5/16 / Teacher Feedback / Teacher Survey
Character Development
Bullying Awareness / Principal Teacher all / Staff Resources
Training / 8/15 to 5/16 / Ongoing Evaluations / Teacher Survey
Goal #3: Establish a Positive Climate for Students and Teachers at Boles Middle School
Objective #3.2: Middle school students will be educated in a safe & drug free environment that is conducive for learning
Strategies / Person(s)Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Implement speakers/programs educating students on the dangers of drugs/Red ribbon Week / Principal
Counselor/Student Council Advisor / Local / 8/15 to 5/16 / Students groups / Survey
Provide staff with up-to-date info on trends in substance abuse. Drug Free Programs/Drug Dogs / Principal
Superintendent
Counselor/Hunt County Sheriff’s Office / None Needed / Staff meeting
During 5/16 / Collection of information / Staff response & discussion
Implement training students & staff on bullying & creating a safe school / Principal
Non-Profit
organization / Title II (255) / Spring 2016 / Staff needs &
Observation / Student & Staff surveys
Character Development / Principal /Counselor
Staff / Title II (255) / 8/15 to 5/16 / Staff needs & Observation / Teacher /Student
Surveys
Drug Testing For UIL/Extra Curricular Activities / Coaches/ Sponsors
Secretary / Student Fees / 8/15 to 5/16 / Teacher/ Admin. Observations / Testing Results
PALS Program / PALS / 8/15 to 5/16 / PALS / PAL Sponsor
Peer Mediation / SWAT / Student Input / Survey
Goal #4: Improve Instructional Effectiveness of Teachers at Boles Middle School
Objective #4.1: Provide Professional Opportunities to develop Teaching Strategies
Strategies / Person(s)Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Horizontal/Vertical Team meetings for curriculum alignment / Principal
Teachers / STAAR Objectives
C Scope / Each semester / Observation/lesson plans / Planning results using survey data
Provide 1 to 3 workshops to increase teaching skills
Tech Class / Principal
Assistant Superintendent
Teacher / Time
Substitute teachers
Title II (255) / 8/14 to 5/15 / Agenda for workshops / Sign sheets, copy of agenda and training materials
Master Teacher Pamphlet / Principal
Teachers / Pamphlet costs / 8/14 to 5/15 / Teacher input at faculty meetings / Survey of teachers/evaluation of program
Require evaluation procedure for substitute teachers / Principal
Teachers / None / 8/14 to 5/15 / Sample of evaluation form / Completed evaluation forms
Incorporate Technology / Teachers / I Pads / 8/14 to 5/15 / Teacher Input / Survey Teachers
Goal 5: Maintain and improve Parental Involvement Program
Objective #5.1: Improve Parental Involvement at Boles Middle School
Strategies / PersonsResponsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluation
Formative / Summative / Component
Publish monthly newsletter online / Principal
Secretary
Technology / Time to publish newsletter on-line / 8/15 to 5/16 / Published newsletters / Published newsletters
Parental Feedback
Host “Meet the Teacher” night / Principal
Teachers / None / August 2015 / Announcements and Planning / Sign in sheets of parent visits
Participate in Fall Festival/Open House / Principal
Teachers / Rewards and Booth Materials for festival / 10/15
03/16 / Planning Agendas / Final Results of Festival, Budget reports
Communication through Grading Systems
Parent Portal / Principal
Teachers
Secretary/Parents / Notice of Concerns/mandatory parent conference / 8/15 to 5/16 / Written copies of documentation / End of the Year
Parent Survey
Make parents aware of school website/ teacher e-mails/ teacher websites / Technology
Teachers/Principal / None
Monthly Updates / 8/15 to 5/16 / Newsletters/ Mail / End of the Year
Parent Survey
Evaluating, modifying parent involvement through Parent Portal / SBDM
Teacher
Principal/Parents / Grading/Website /Internet / 8/15 to 5/16 / Feedback / End of the Year
Parent Survey
Notify Parents of Right to Know / Principal / Letters / 8/15 to 5/16 / Documentation / Parental Feedback
Notice to Parents of Curriculum/Weekly Assignments / Principal / Handbook/Website/ Email / 8/15 to 5/16 / Parent Meetings / Parent Survey
Host Parental Info Seminars / Administration / Region X / 8/15 to 5/16 / Feedback / Parental Feedback
Implement School Messenger
Phone Messaging / Secretary/Technology Personnel / Local Funds / 8/15 to 5/16 / Feedback / Parental Feedback
Goal #6: All Boles Middle School teachers and paraprofessionals will Maintain 100% highly qualified status.
Strategies / PersonsResponsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations
Formative / Summative / Component
Recruit highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals / Sharon Roberts / Job Fairs
Region 10 (ednet)
Title II (255) / 8/15 to 5/16 / List of qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals / Documentation of credentials
Post Positions on Website/link to Region X / Administration/
Technology / None Needed / 8/15 to 5/16 / Review Website / Applications
Goal #7: Boles Middle School will strive to address the needs of all special education students.
Strategies / Persons Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evaluations Formative / Summative / ComponentUtilize technology to allow special education students to access gen. Ed. curriculum in alternate formats. / Tri-County, Principal, Special Education Staff / Laptops/PCs
Promethean Boards
Computer labs / 8/15 to 5/16 / Teacher input/feedback, administrative observation / ARD decision-making, benchmarking, STAAR assessments
Technology will be used as a response accommodation to allow special education students to complete activities, assignments, and assessments using other methods beyond the typical paper-pencil method. / Tri-County, Principal, Special Education Staff / Laptops/PCs
Promethean Boards
Computer labs / 8/15 to 5/16 / Teacher input/feedback, administrative observation / ARD decision-making, benchmarking, STAAR assessments
Technology will provide special education students equitable access to grade-level curriculum during instruction and assessments. / Tri-County, Principal, Special Education Staff / Laptops/PCs