Kenedy Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan

2014-2015

MISSION

The mission of Kenedy I.S.D. is to inspire, prepare and educate students by personalizing the learning experience in order to achieve each student’s vision for the future. Together as a team of students, parents, staff and community this mission is accomplished.

VISION

KISD promotes success in the classroom, on the “playing field”, and at home. Students, parents, staff, and community members collaborate to create a safe learning environment. Supported by relevant, state of the art resources and technology, we are a high performing district of choice. By implementing modern concepts of learning, KISD provides a place where our students’ dreams become reality.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION AND ACADEMIC GOALS

The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and the future in the social, economic, and education opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family; and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GOALS

GOAL #1:The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language.

GOAL #2:The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics.

GOAL #3:The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science.

GOAL #4:The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

Objective #1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children.

Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential.

Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma.

Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students.

Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained.

Objective #6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards.

Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning.

Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning.

Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and administration.

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Summary

School Year: 2014-2015 (Based on 2013-2014 Data)

Data Sources Reviewed:
  • Accelerated Reading (AR) STAR Reading Level Assessments Grades 1-5
  • TPRI Grades K-2
  • 2012-2013 STAAR Results Grades 3, 4, 5
  • 2013-2014 Data received in June 2014 (More Data to become available for 2013-2014 and updates will be made)

Area Reviewed / Summary of Strengths
What were the identified strengths? / Summary of Needs
What were the identified needs? / Priorities
What are the priorities for the campus, including how federal and state program funds will be used?
Demographics / Grade 3 Reading-Hispanics (STAAR)
Grade 4 Reading & Writing-White (STAAR)
Grade 5 Math-Econ. Disad. (STAAR)
2013-2014
Grade 3Reading: GT 100%/At-Risk 78%
Grade 4Reading: GT 86%
Grade 5Reading: All students-95%
Grade 4 Math: GT 86%
Grade 5 Math: All students 90% and increase in number students meeting Level III Advanced
Grade 5 Science: GT 90% / Math: Hispanic,Econ.Disadv.Grade 4-White
Reading:Econ. Disadv.
Writing:Hispanic, Econ.Disadv.
Science: Hispanic, Econ.Disadv.
All Subjects: Special Education
2013-2014
Grade 3 Math: All students
Grade 4 Writing: All students / Cont. AR STAR Reading Level Assessment
Implement CIRCLE-Pre-K Reading Assessment similar to TRPI in
Grades K-2
Implement Mclass Math Assessment for grades K-2 (Data
tracking)
Implement Reasoning Minds math grades 2-3
2013-2014:
Math and Writing Pre-K-5
Student Achievement / Grade 3-4 Reading (STAAR)
Grade 5 Math(STAAR)
Grade 4 Writing:White
Grade 5-Science
Increase in student Reading levels after second administration on AR Reading Assessment
TPRI:K-Decrease in % students Still Developing in Phonics Awareness/Graphophonemic Knowledge/Listening Comprehension
TPRI: 1st- Middle of Year- Increase in % students @ Instructional and Independent Level
TPRI: 2nd:
2013-2014
Grade 3Reading: GT 100%/At-Risk 78%
Grade 4Reading: GT 86%
Grade 5Reading: All students-95%
Grade 4 Math: GT 86%
Grade 5 Math: All students 90% and increase in number students meeting Level III Advanced
Grade 5 Science: GT 90% / Increase all sub groups
TPRI: Comprehension K-2
TRPI: 2nd-Reading Accuracy and Comprehension
Additional Core Subject instruction/classes
2013-2014
Grade 3 Math: All students
Grade 4 Writing: All students / TPRI: K-2Plan-of-Action for small group instruction based on TPRI data
TPRI: Consider Implementing Math Component from Amplify-TPRI Company
DIBELS: RTI intervention Progress Monitoring
Implement Reasoning Minds Grades 2-3
School Culture and Climate / Additional teacher added to grade 2
All KES staff Highly Qualified
Staff recognition from administration
Staff Health and Wellness Day
2014-2015:
Grade 3 will have 3 classroom teachers / Frustration with students ability to retain information taught
Vocabulary-
Student Behavior/Social Skills / Implement Project Wisdom-(Daily Character Building Lessons)
Staff Quality/ Professional Development / Staff meets Highly Qualified requirements
Region 3 Services / Limited/lack of applications for positions needing filled / Training for Mclass Math; CIRCLE; DIBELS
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment / Math Curriculum Alignment K-5 / Limited time for Cross-grade level Meetings
Update Curriculum Alignment PreK-5
Align curriculum between Head Start and KES Pre-K
Daily RTItime for each core subject (RTI Goals/Objectives-organized)
Program for tracking/monitoring student math skills
Revise Master Schedule to include additional time for
RTI / Amplify/Mclass Math(Math section of TPRI)
Master Schedule based on academic needs
Family and Community Involvement / ACE Family Nights Offered
STAAR Family Meetings offered
Chamber of Commerce Soup Luncheon
Church Food Bank for Needy Families / Families involved more in education of children.
School Context and Organization
Technology / 2 Computer Labs
White boards in most classrooms / Limited classroom computers
New computers
Increase Band Width / Rotation schedule for PE/Computer Lab/Fine Arts
Additional Computer Lab
Consider/apply for technology grant that will enable KES to
purchase technology items-tools for teachers/students to
incorporate into classroom instruction

Title I, Part A

Schoolwide Components:

  1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school(including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards described in section 1111(b)(1).
  2. Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement, use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research, and thatinclude strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the State student academic achievement standards who are members of the target population of any program that is included in the schoolwide program.
  3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers.
  4. In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.
  5. Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools.
  6. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services.
  7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First, or a State-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs.
  8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments described in section 1111(b)(3) in order to provide information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program.
  9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards required by section 1111(b) (1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to ensure that student difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.
  10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs, including programs supported under this Act, violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education, and job training.

CAMPUS GOALS

  1. Kenedy Elementary School (KES) will ensure improvments in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gaps among students population groups.
  2. Kenedy Elementary School will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of success.
  3. Kenedy Elementary School will increase the rigor of its career and technology programs.
  4. Kenedy Elementary School will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.
  5. Kenedy Elementary School will ensure a safe learning environment.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GOALS

  1. By 2013-14, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.
  2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.
  3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.
  4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning.
  5. All students will graduate from high school.

DISTRICT GOALS

  1. Self-directed students will achieve academic and social success.
  2. Objective #1: Student performance will meet State standards for ALL students.
  3. Objective #2: The District will increase the rigor of its career and technology programs.
  4. Objective #3: The District will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.
  5. We will have a positive and successful learning environment.
  6. Objective #4: The District will insure a safe learning environment.
  7. Objective #5: The District will increase parental participation in school activities by 5%.
  8. We will identify and implement financial alternatives and solutions that provide funding for a quality education.

Campus Curriculum

Ideal State: Goal(s)

NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.

District Goal: # 1: KISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gaps among student population groups.

Objective(s):
Strategies and Action Steps / Person(s) Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evidence of Implementation / Evidence of Impact / Formative/ Summative / Title I
Schoolwide Components
(Code by #)
  1. Analyze campus needs data to facilitate campus short/long range planning and to develop an annual needs assessment.
/ Superintendent
Principals
District Advisory Committee (DAC) / Local
$100 / Spring 2014 / Site-Based Committee Meeting sign-in Sheet / Increase in student STAAR scores, TPRI scores, Reading Levels, Math Scores / Summative: PEIMS diagnostic data, Texas Academic Performance Report, Surveys, program evaluations
Needs Assessment: Provide accurate and descriptive data, STAAR scores/May 2013 AEIS report/November2011-2012. Provide analysis of Texas Academic Performance Report indicators to identify trends to understand the reasons for an increase or decrease in scores / To be added when codes/funding received.
  1. Continue to update PreK-5 curriculum for all core subjects and electives including scope and sequence, activities, assessments, and specific written objectives that align with TEKS for each grade level.
/ Superintendent
Principals
Vertical Teams
Teachers
Reading/Math Interventionist / Curriculum-Core and Supplemental / August 2014-May 2015 / Documents produced / Increase in:
STAAR scores
TPRI Results
TPRI Math / Summative: Sign in sheets and/or documents produced
  1. KES will Continue Curriculum Alignment/Vertical Team/Cross Grade Level Planning for core academic subjects in order to align TEKS at grades K-5 and increase academic rigor
/ Superintendent
Principals
Teachers / Professional
Development
Days
Substitute
teachers
Staff Meetings / August 2014 / Sign-in Sheets
Documents / Summative: Curriculum Documents/Alignment Documents
STAAR results
  1. KES will collaborate with Region 3 for Contracted Services.
/ Superintendent
Principal
Teachers / Region 3 Contracted Services / August 2014-May 2015 / Sign-in Sheets / Formative: Beginning and Year Data
Summative: End of Year Student Data

Campus Curriculum

Ideal State: Goal(s)

NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.

District Goal: # 1: KISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gaps among student population groups.

Objective(s):
Strategies and Action Steps / Person(s) Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evidence of Implementation / Evidence of Impact / Formative/ Summative / Title I
Schoolwide Components
(Code by #)
  1. KES will continue to provide Head Start Services on the elementary campus.
/ Superintendent
Principals
Head Start (BCFS Education Services) / Head Start Staff (BCFS Education Services)See BCFS Budget Summary / August 2014-May 2015 / Master Schedule / TPRI scores in Kindergarten / Formative: PEIMS data; Head Start Assessment Data/Guidelines
Summative: End of Year Student Data
  1. Grades 3-5 will continue to administer STAAR benchmark assessments in reading, math, writing and/or science
/ Principals
Counselor
Teachers / No Cost / September 2014
January 2015 / Benchmark Assessments/Scores / Formative: Benchmark Data
Summative: STAAR Scores
  1. PreK will implement Mclass CIRCLE. Grades K-2 will continue to administer Mclass Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI). Grades K-2 will implement Mclass Math.
/ Principals
Teachers: K-2
Reading Facilitator / TPRI-$1180
CIRCLE-$875 (Reading, Math, Science) / September 2014 (grades 1-2)
October 2014 (K)
February 2015 (Grades K-2)
April 2015 (Grades K-2) / TPRI Scores / Increase in Reading fluency and comprehension / Formative: Beginning of Year to Middle of Year Progress
Summative: Percent of students developed
  1. Update Response-to-Intervention model to ensure students are receiving Tiers (I, II, III) of instruction with appropriate curriculum/materials.
/ Principals
Teachers
Reading/Math Interventionists / Region 3 and 20
(Cost of training)
Mclass Intervention Guides
Cost of materials / August 2014-May 2015 / Region Center Certificate of Completion
Sign-in sheet of trainings / Increase in student academic performance / Formative: RTI Training Materials
  1. Select math and science curriculum from Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) newly adopted materials.
/ Principals
Teachers / TEA adoption list / May-June 2014 / Walkthroughs
Lesson Plans / Increase in student academic performance / Formative: Textbook Order Forms
Summative: Adoption of Books / Instructional Materials Allotment

Academics

Ideal State: Goal(s)

NCLB Goal: # 1: By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

# 2: All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

District Goal: # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvement in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gaps among student population groups.

#2: The District will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of successes.

Objective(s):
Strategies and Action Steps / Person(s) Responsible / Resources / Timelines / Evidence of Implementation / Evidence of Impact / Formative/ Summative / Title I
Schoolwide Components
(Code by #)
  1. Utilize technology software programs to reinforce instruction. KES will continue to use Brain-Pop/Brain-Pop Jr in grades K-5, Science Starters in grades 1-5, Rosetta Stone ESL program, Ten Marks Math, istation reading grades PreK-5, Think Through Math grades 3-5, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Reader STAR Assessment, Reasoning Mind Math Program
/ Principals
Teachers
Technology Director / Title I
ESL Funds
Region III
TEA Grant / August 2014-May 2015 / Program Data Reports
Walkthroughs
Lesson Plans / Increase in student academic performance / Formative: Review performance each nine weeks.
Summative: Increase in STAAR results, Promotion Rates, TPRI Scores
  1. Continue to provide extended learning time and/or activities for all students in K- 5th.
  • Accelerated Reading Instruction Program
  • Credit by Exam
  • Summer School
  • Tutorials
  • ACE
  • RTI
  • AR STAR Assessment
/ Superintendent
Principals
Teachers
Counselor
ACE Director / Rural and Low Income Grant
Title I(facilitators)
SCE Funds(details on State Comp Page in this document)
ACE / August 2014-June 2015 / Master Schedule
Attendance Documentation / Increase in student academic performance / Formative: Attendance, Reports, Summer School Reports
Documentation of Tutorials, Master Schedule
Summative: All federal and state required program evaluations, attendance reports.
  1. KES will continue to analyze test data results from nine weeks tests, benchmark assessments, STAAR results, CIRCLE, TPRI,Mclass Math, AR STAR to prioritize student needs.
/ Principals
Teachers
Counselor
Reading/Math Interventionists / PEIMS
Amplify Education Inc.(formerly Wireless Generation) / August 2014-May 2015 / STAAR Test results in grades 3– 5 and increase percent developed in all areas of TPRI, Math Mclass and CIRCLEgrades Pre-K-2. / Formative: Nine-Weeks Tests, Benchmark and placement assessment analysis, TPRI scores, Mclass Math, AR STAR, CIRCLE.
Summative: STAAR Test results in grades 3– 5 and increase percent developed in all areas of TPRI,Math Mclass and CIRCLE grades PreK-2
  1. KES will continue to provide intensive, targeted Response to Intervention programs for identified students who have academic difficulties by providing RTI classes, before-after school tutorials, ACE and/or summer school.
/ Superintendent
Principals
Teachers
Counselor
Reading/Math Interventionist
ACE Director / Local
ACE
Title I (RTI) / Increase in student academic performance / Formative: Nine weeks tests, TPRI-Math Mclass documentation, Benchmarks, Math Placement assessment, and STAAR Benchmark reports for students in grades 3-5.
Summative: Meet passing standards on 3-5 STAAR. Developed level on TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE
  1. Continue to incorporate and emphasize use of technology into core and intervention curriculum in all classes such as: laboratory equipment, computers, data projectors, digital photo equipment, software application programs, ipads and core academic internet resources.
/ Principal
Teachers
Reading/Math Interventionist
Technology Coordinator / IMA Funds / August 2014-May 2015 / Walk-throughs / Increase in student academic performance / Formative: Staff Development Training Agendas & Schedules, Lesson Plans and documentation from walkthroughs, Increased technology use.
Summative: STAAR mastery, Developed on TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLES
  1. Continue to seek out best practices/strategies/curriculum for core and intervention academic subjects. (Mentoring Minds, Curriculum Associates, State Adopted Curriculum, Lone Star Learning, Kamico, Region 4, TPRI, Math Mclass,CIRCLES, Reasoning Minds, C-Scope)
/ Principals
Teachers
Reading/Math Interventionists / IMA
Title I
TPRI, CIRCLES, Math Mclass Intervention Guides
State Math Conference / August 2014-June 2015 / Lesson Plans / Increase in student academic performance / Formative: TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE, Benchmark scores
Summative: Meet Passing Standards and/or Increase number of students reaching Advanced Performance onSTAARreading, math, science and writing; Increase number of students developed on End of Year TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE
  1. Use student data to determine students needing Just-the-Facts (15 minute basic facts math practice)
/ Math Teachers
Math Interventionists / No Cost / Progress Reports
Report Cards / Walk-throughs / Student knowledge of basic facts/ability to complete basic operations / Formative: Just the Facts Activities/Assessments
Summative: Basic Facts Assessments
  1. KES will continue to provide hands on TEKS/ STAARinstruction through departmentalizing and/or additional instructional time in core classes for grades K-5.
/ Principals
Teachers / Cost of Consumable materials and supplies / August 2014-May 2015 / Walk-throughs / Increase in student academic performance / Summative: STAAR scores, TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLEdata reports.

Academics