Campus Improvement Plan 2014-2015
GROESBECK MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2014--2015
Campus Improvement Plan 2014-2015 Campus Name:
GROESBECK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date of Committee Approval:
District Name:
GROESBECK ISD
Date of Board Approval:
Goal #1 – Community and Parent Involvement: Groesbeck Middle School will consistently provide multiple opportunities for parent and community involvement. GMS will strive to improve parent involvement. We would like parents to become full partners in the education of their children; GMS would like to involve community members and business leaders in the support of the educational initiatives of GMS students. Performance Objective(s): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
GMS will host an open house for the community. GMS will communicate events, needs, and progress to parents and community. GMS will share state testing information to parents to allow for early interventions. GMS students will be involved in community service activities. GMS will have a stuff your locker night before the school year begins.
Summative Evaluation: AEIS; STAAR; Parental Involvement Records; Survey Information, connect-ed documentation, Index 5, GISD website.
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1.1 Continue the following approaches to assure open and effective communication between the school and home:
8/14-7/15
Principal Teachers Secretary
8/14-8/15
1.3 Provide the following opportunities for parents and community members to be actively involved in the programs of the school: 1. School Meetings and Events 2. Class Events 3. County show 1.4 Provide the following training/ information sharing sessions with parents/community members:
Administrative Budget
Parental Contact
6/15
Principals, Counselor, Teachers
Parental Contact
6/15
8/14-8/15
Teacher
Parental Contact Surveys Sign-In Sheets
6/15
9/14
Teacher
Sign-In sheets
12/14
1. Parent calls 2. E-mail 3. Monthly Calendars 4. Connect-Ed 5. School Website 6. Parent conferences 7. Family Portal 8. Student Handbook 9. Progress Reports/Report Cards 10. Letters to parents 11. Newspaper Articles/Announcements 12. Parent involvement groups 1.2 Conduct parent/teacher conferences as indicated below: 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3.
At-Risk Students/Parents RTI Meetings ESL Parent Meetings Parent Conferences (Positive and Negative)
GMS Budget
ACE program and Family Access (open house) TEKS resource information STAAR information 3
1.5 Provide the following opportunities for parents and community members to be involved in planning for overall school improvement: 1. 2. 3. 4.
8/14-6/15
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor Teachers
GMS Budget
Sign-In sheets Surveys
9/14—6/15
8/14-6/15
Principal, Teachers
GMS Budget
Sign-In sheets Surveys
9/14—6/15
8/14
Administrative office
Administrative Budget
Signed receipts
7/15
Campus Improvement Team District Improvement Team Parent Surveys Parent Input through e-mail, phone calls, and conferences.
1.6 Continue / expand partnerships with the following local businesses and organizations: 1. Retired Teachers Association 2. Lion’s Club 3. Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce 4. Local Churches 5. GISD Foundation 6. Local Businesses 7. Groesbeck Economic Development 1.7 Ensure parents and students are informed of their rights and responsibilities: 1. Student Handbook 2. Student Code-of-Conduct 3. Parental Involvement Policy 4. School/Parent Compact 5. G/T Policy and Procedures 6. Special Education Rights 7. Parents Right-to-Know 8. School Choice (if applicable) 9. Supplemental Educational Services (if applicable) 10. Section 504 11. Laptop and Internet Usage Guidelines and Documents 12. Teen Dating Violence Education
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Goal 2: Fine Arts: GMS will provide opportunities for students to receive instruction in fine arts including visual and performing arts. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4.
GMS will provide opportunities for students to take fine arts classes. GMS will compete in UIL sponsored fine arts activities. GMS will provide opportunities for students to participate in band. GMS will provide opportunities during ACE for fine art activities.
Summative Evaluation: 2.1 Participation in UIL sponsored activities/competitions in fine arts.
8/14–5/15
2.2 Participation in assemblies, clubs, and performances.
8/14-5/15
2.3 Participation in pep rallies and UIL competition
8/14-5/15
2.4 ACE program will provide opportunities for
8/14-5/15
Principal, assistant principal, teachers Principal, assistant principal, teachers Principal, assistant principal, and Band directors ACE coordinator and Principal
UIL budget and general fund for GMS
UIL participation sheets
6/15
General fund for GMS
Sign in sheets
6/15
General Fund for Band
Participation list
6/15
ACE Grant budget
ACE sign in sheets
6/15
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Goal 3: Wellness & Physical Education: GMS will provide opportunities for students to receive instruction in wellness & physical education and supports a healthy environment for students. Performance objectives: 1. GMS will provide students the opportunity to be in PE, tennis, and/or athletics allowing students to participate in developmentally appropriate activities. 2. GMS will provide a physical education program to develop and reinforce cooperative behavior. 3. GMS will provide the students an opportunity to establish lifelong fitness goals. Summative evaluation: 3.1 Provide appropriate materials to provide for developmental activities.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Class rosters
6/15
3.2 Provide opportunities to work cooperatively with other students. 3.3 Use community resources for student health education.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Student list
6/15
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS Budget
Sign in sheets
6/15
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Goal 4: 21st Century Workforce Development: GMS will provide opportunities in career and technical education including programs of study and integration of technology. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
GMS will provide students an opportunity to investigate career options. GMS will provide students an opportunity to explore and support college readiness in a variety of ways. GMS provides students with exceptional grades and leadership abilities an organization to be a part of. A tutorial program will be utilized to provide assistance to the students at GMS. GMS will provide High School credit classes to 8th grade students. Honors classes will be provided at GMS.
Summative Evaluation: 4.1 GMS will have a career investigative day. 4.2 College day – 8th grade students at GMS will attend a presentation from 3 different levels of college opportunities. Students will have college dress up days. 4.3 GMS will provide a tutorial program before and after school through the ACE program. During the school day students will participate in an activity period designed to provide additional reading and math tutorials. 4.4 Students will be given the opportunity to have Honors classes and 8th graders can take High school credit classes.
1/15 – 5/15
Counselor
GMS counselors budget
5/15
Principal Counselor
GMS budget
8/14-5/15
Principal Asst. Principal Counselor Teachers
GMS budget
8/14-5/15
Principal Asst. Principal Counselor Teachers
GMS budget
List of career presented
6/15
6/15 Attendance sheets
Sign in sheets
6/15
6/15 Attendance sheets
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Goal 5: Second Language Acquisition: GMS provides students the opportunity to learn a second language and provides opportunities for ESL students to achieve academically. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Spanish offered to GMS 8th grade students. Online Course offerings through A+. Home language surveys ESL/ELL program to provide students with assistance.
Summative Evaluation: 5.1 Provide the following ESL program services: Identification Pull Out and Inclusion Services TEKS/STAAR Objectives ESL Assessments Tutorials Home Language surveys.
8/14-6/15
ESL Teacher Classroom Teacher
ESL Budget
3-week progress reports Report Cards TELPAS TAKS TOPS
8/14-6/15
5.2 Provide foreign language comprehension through Spanish class.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Attendance sheets Progress Report
6/15
5.3 Provide online course for ELL students.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Attendance sheets Progress Report
6/15
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Goal 6: Digital Learning: GMS provides learning facilitated with a seamless integration of technology in the classroom. Performance Objectives: 1. GMS will provide students an opportunity to take several High School credit classes. 2. GMS will provide an elective class in Health. 3. GISD will provide students with laptops to enhance their education. Summative Objectives:
14-15
Teachers/ Principal
Budget
Report Cards
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
Technology Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6.1
Each 6 weeks
Provide the following Career and Technology program services Principles of Technology Agriculture Program Health
6.2 Provide the following Technology program/strategies for improvement to support the overall curriculum: Principles of Technology for 8th Grade Students Apple Computers and training for students and staff
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Goal 7: Dropout Prevention: GMS implements multiple strategies for dropout prevention. Performance Objectives: 1. GMS will provide an afterschool program to facilitate student mastery. 2. GMS will monitor attendance daily. 3. GMS will provide students the ability to receive services beyond the academic part of school. Summative Objectives: 7.1 Provide the following At-Risk (State Compensatory Education) program services: Before and after school tutorials will be held to maximize student potential and facilitate mastery of STAAR and TEKS objectives. Analyze data Regular Education Intervention services Counseling
9/14-6/15
7.2 Provide the following Dropout Prevention/Recovery program/strategies for improvement:
8/14-6/15
Principal ACE coordinator
$2000 for materials Regular Budget
TAKS test results
9/14-6/15
Log of Parental contact by staff
9/14-6/15
ACE grant budget
Counselor
Counselor’s Budget
Each day students will be called if absent. Truant students will be visited by the truant officer.
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7.3 Provide the following Sexual Abuse program services: Increase parent awareness of issues regarding sexual abuse of children.
2014-2015
Principal Administrative Intern Counselor Teachers
Administrative Budget
Ongoing evaluation
October 14May 15
8/14-6/15
Assistant Principal
Administrative Budget Gifts
Attendance Records Exemption
6/15
Assistance will be given to students who are victims of abuse Counseling Options will be provided for victims of abuse.
7.4 Provide the following programs/activities to support overall increased Attendance: Attendance awards will be given including prizes and rewards. Teachers earning perfect attendance will be rewarded with recognition. Monetary awards will be given to students demonstrating perfect attendance for the year. Grade level award activities to support attendance
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Goal 8: Gifted and Talented Services: GMS provides quality gifted and talented services as outlined in the state plan for GT. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4.
GMS will provide a GT program designed to enhance student learning. Provide GMS GT students Honors classes. Provide GT students a class during activity period for students to enrich their learning. GMS will provide GT certified teachers in all academic areas.
Summative Objectives: 8.1 Provide the following Gifted and Talented program services:
8/14-6/15
Principal GT teacher
GT Budget
Report Cards Projects Competition
Identification Individualized Instruction Participation in TEA approved contests
8.2 Provide Honors classes to extend the normal curriculum to the upper level students in all areas. 8.3 GMS will provide GT students and opportunity to enrich their learning in a GT class offered during the activity period. 8.4 GMS will have all teachers GT certified. All teachers will have a 6 hour update done each year.
8/14-8/15
8/14-8/15
8/14-8/15
3 week grade reports 6/15
Principal Counselor Staff Principal GT teacher
GMS budget
Class rosters
6/15
GT budget
GT rosters
6/15
Principal GT coordinator
GT budget
Staff certification certificates
6/15
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Goal 9: History of Compliance: GMS will be in compliance with state and federal requirements and reporting. Performance objectives: 1. GMS will have highly qualified staff members in all areas. 2. GMS will provide staff development opportunities to staff members in a variety of areas. 3. The staff at GMS will be provided the planning opportunities needed to provide a challenging curriculum at GMS. Summative Objectives: 9.1 Conduct annual review of Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessional staff requirements:
8/14-6/15
Principal
Administrative Budget
Certifications PDAS
8/14-7/15
Principal Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6/15
Analyze Certification Classroom Observations Mentor Teachers will be provided for new teachers. Paraprofessionals will be encouraged to continue education.
9.2 Provide the following Staff Development to support campus programs and provide for school improvement: Curriculum Alignment Staff Development TEKS Resource System Effective Schools (Whitaker) Bullying Special Education IEP Process Middle School Needs ASSESSMENT Technology Training Learning Keys—Improving Classroom Ins. G/T Training TCEA Training
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9.3 Provide the following Planning Opportunities for all staff to promote overall school improvement:
8/14-6/15
Principal Assistant Principal
Administrative Budget
CIP DIP
6/15
8/14
Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Student Handbook
8/14
8/14
Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Student Handbook
8/14
8/14
Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Student Handbook
8/14
Campus Improvement Planning Faculty Meetings District Improvement Planning Sunshine Committee
9.4 Provide all Major Campus Documents in English/Spanish and in a language and format understandable to parents: Student Handbook Parents Right To Know Enrollment Forms Home Language Survey Parents Rights Booklets Parent Involvement Policies 9.5 Compliance with the requirements of Title VI (Civil Rights): Posted Notice Application Form Student/Staff Handbooks Parent Rights Booklets
9.6 Ensure compliance with the requirements of Title IX (Sexual Discrimination): Posted Notice Application Form Student/Staff Handbooks Parent Rights Booklets
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Goal 10: Student Achievement: GMS will provide a challenging curriculum to increase academic performance, that will meet the needs of all children. All student groups will be given educational opportunities aligned with state and federal guidelines. Performance Objective(s): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Provide quality instruction aligned vertically and horizontally using proven techniques in all classrooms. All students will perform at or above the state averages. GMS will continue to provide and maintain District initiatives. (TEKS resource system, CKH, technology) Continue to provide all students with the best learning tools available. Unit assessments will be given at the end of each unit. GMS will strive to increase the rigor in the classroom. Provide students opportunity before school and after school for enrichment activities and tutorials through the ACE program. 8. GMS students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full capabilities and will strive to do their best. 9. GMS will establish STAAR teams. These will be mentor groups preparing students for the STAAR test. 10. GMS will provide additional programs to improve 8th Grade Social Studies scores in all areas, especially at risk and economically disadvantaged students.
Summative Evaluation: AEIS; NCLB, STAAR; TEKS RESOURCE TESTING DATA, PEIMS DATA, WALK THROUGH, AND ATTENDANCE DATA.
10.1 Provide the following Special Education program services: Students will be included in regular classes whenever possible. Special education resources will be improved through the attainment of materials for resource and inclusion programs to facilitate mastery of STAAR TESTING.
14-15
Principal/ Counselor
None
13-14
Teachers/ Principal
Special education funding
6/15
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10.2 Provide the following Reading program/strategies for improvement:
Classroom Teachers
ELA Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
ELA Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
Math Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR Spiral Practice Quizzes in CSCOPE
6/15
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
Math Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6/15
Kaimico Texas STAAR coach Buckle Down Texas STAAR Istation Curriculum Alignment (TEKS Resource System) Dyno-notes 10.3 Provide the following Writing program/strategies for improvement: Texas Write Source 6 Trait Writing Process Curriculum Alignment (TEKS Resource System) Dyno-notes 10.4 Provide the following Math program/strategies for improvement: Continuation of TEKS Resource System curriculum Curriculum Alignment A&M Consolidated curriculum Dyno-notes Kaimico Pre-Algebra accelerated math
10.5 Provide the following Science program/strategies for improvement: Curriculum Continuation of TEKS Resource System curriculum Curriculum Alignment Dyno-Notes
6/15
8/14-7/15
6/15
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10.6 Provide the following Social Studies program/strategies for improvement:
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
Social Studies Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6/15
August 2014 - May 2014
Principal, Teachers, Counselor Assistant Principal
$500 for testing materials
STAAR, LDAA, TELPAS, Benchmark, Semester exams, 6week exams.
August 2014- May 2015
10.8 Conduct the following Transition activities to support campus programs/activities: Entering 7th grade students will be honored with a meet the teacher’s afternoon to schedule classes and ensure middle school success. 8th grade students will mentor 7th grade students and HS students will mentor 8th grade students.
May 2015
Counselor
$100 for refreshments
Parent Participation
August 2015
10.9 Provide the following information for access to Higher Education (MS and HS) programs/opportunities:
2/15-6/15
Counselor
Counselor’s Budget
Career Survey
6/15
Continuation of TEKS Resource System curriculum Curriculum Alignment Dyno-notes
10.7 Conduct the following Assessments to benchmark student success in the curriculum areas: Students will be given unit assessments as the units are finished. Benchmark test Texas Fluency Test for 7th grade students
Career Explorations for 8th grade Curriculum Choices Career Survey will be given at the 8th grade level.
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Goal 11 – Safe and Orderly Environment: Performance Objective: GMS will provide a proactive safe and discipline environment. All staff will receive training with the District Crisis Plan. Summative Evaluation: AEIS Data; STAAR; Annual S/DFSC Evaluation; Technology Plan/Inventory; State Disaster Report 11.1 Continue to ensure a safe, orderly, and disciplined environment through review/revisions to the following: 1. School wide Discipline Plan 2. Student Code of Conduct 3. Student Handbook 4. Home/School Compact 5. Dress Code 11.2 Maintain the following activities/strategies to address Crisis Management and Violence Prevention on the campus: 1. Crisis Management/Response Plan 2. Crisis Response Team/Training 3. Staff Orientation to Emergency Drills: Building Evacuation (Fire); Shelter in Place (Tornado); Lockdown; BASE (Building Active Shooter Emergency); Site Evacuation 11.3 Conduct the following improvements to the campus facilities: 1. Locker Repair in Locker Rooms 2. Electrical Infrastructure 3. Signage 4. Pest Control 5. Cover sidewalks to parking lot 6. Floor tile replacement
8/14-6/15
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor
Administrative Budget
Handbook Receipts
9/14-6/15
8/14-6/15
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor
Administrative Budget
Handbook Receipts Crisis management plan Safety drill reports
9/14-6/15
8/14 - 6/15
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor
Administrative Budget
8/14-6/15
Revised 10/09/08 SW1 – Comprehensive Needs Assessment; SW2 – Reform Strategies; SW3 – Highly Qualified Staff; SW4 – Professional Development; SW5 – Recruitment & Retention; SW6- Parent Involvement; SW7 – Transitions; SW8 – Teachers Involved in Developing Assessment Process; SW9 – Timely Assistance; SW10 – Coordination of Programs
Initiatives Programs/Strategies
SchoolWide Comp.
Timeline
Person Responsible
Resource
Formative Evaluation
(Human/Material/Fiscal)
(Benchmarks/Assessments)
Benchmark Dates
11.4 Provide for the following additions/improvements to the campus Technology Infrastructure: 1. Updated Software 2. Online or computer textbooks 3. Web based programs 11.5 Provide for the following improvements to the campus administration of Disaster Drills: 1. Flip Charts 2. Evacuation Drills 3. Evacuation Charts 4. Lock-Down Drills 5. Fire Drills 6. Bad Weather drills 11.6 Provide the following staff development/training to ensure student/staff safety: 1. Crisis Management Plan 2. Fire/Tornado Plan 3. Discipline Plan 4. Staff training in identifying signs of abuse in students, procedures, local and legal policies, and reporting. 5. Sexual Abuse Awareness
8/14-6/15
Principal
GMS Budget
Purchase Orders
06/15
8/14-6/15
Assistant Principal
GMS Budget
Documentation of monthly drills
6/15
8/14-6/15
Principal Superintende nt Principals Crisis Administratio n
GMS Budget Local Funds SFDF
Survey Staff Input Documentation Practice Drills Principal Review
6-14 August 2014 Monthly, throughout Year.
11.7 Provide the following Title IV – Safe and Drug Free School and Communities programs and activities:
8/14-6/15
Counselor
GMS Budget
1. 2. 3. 4.
6/15
Speakers Canine Detection Services Traffic Control Bracelets
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2014--2015
Campus Improvement Plan 2014-2015 Campus Name:
GROESBECK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date of Committee Approval:
District Name:
GROESBECK ISD
Date of Board Approval:
Goal #1 – Community and Parent Involvement: Groesbeck Middle School will consistently provide multiple opportunities for parent and community involvement. GMS will strive to improve parent involvement. We would like parents to become full partners in the education of their children; GMS would like to involve community members and business leaders in the support of the educational initiatives of GMS students. Performance Objective(s): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
GMS will host an open house for the community. GMS will communicate events, needs, and progress to parents and community. GMS will share state testing information to parents to allow for early interventions. GMS students will be involved in community service activities. GMS will have a stuff your locker night before the school year begins.
Summative Evaluation: AEIS; STAAR; Parental Involvement Records; Survey Information, connect-ed documentation, Index 5, GISD website.
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1.1 Continue the following approaches to assure open and effective communication between the school and home:
8/14-7/15
Principal Teachers Secretary
8/14-8/15
1.3 Provide the following opportunities for parents and community members to be actively involved in the programs of the school: 1. School Meetings and Events 2. Class Events 3. County show 1.4 Provide the following training/ information sharing sessions with parents/community members:
Administrative Budget
Parental Contact
6/15
Principals, Counselor, Teachers
Parental Contact
6/15
8/14-8/15
Teacher
Parental Contact Surveys Sign-In Sheets
6/15
9/14
Teacher
Sign-In sheets
12/14
1. Parent calls 2. E-mail 3. Monthly Calendars 4. Connect-Ed 5. School Website 6. Parent conferences 7. Family Portal 8. Student Handbook 9. Progress Reports/Report Cards 10. Letters to parents 11. Newspaper Articles/Announcements 12. Parent involvement groups 1.2 Conduct parent/teacher conferences as indicated below: 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3.
At-Risk Students/Parents RTI Meetings ESL Parent Meetings Parent Conferences (Positive and Negative)
GMS Budget
ACE program and Family Access (open house) TEKS resource information STAAR information 3
1.5 Provide the following opportunities for parents and community members to be involved in planning for overall school improvement: 1. 2. 3. 4.
8/14-6/15
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor Teachers
GMS Budget
Sign-In sheets Surveys
9/14—6/15
8/14-6/15
Principal, Teachers
GMS Budget
Sign-In sheets Surveys
9/14—6/15
8/14
Administrative office
Administrative Budget
Signed receipts
7/15
Campus Improvement Team District Improvement Team Parent Surveys Parent Input through e-mail, phone calls, and conferences.
1.6 Continue / expand partnerships with the following local businesses and organizations: 1. Retired Teachers Association 2. Lion’s Club 3. Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce 4. Local Churches 5. GISD Foundation 6. Local Businesses 7. Groesbeck Economic Development 1.7 Ensure parents and students are informed of their rights and responsibilities: 1. Student Handbook 2. Student Code-of-Conduct 3. Parental Involvement Policy 4. School/Parent Compact 5. G/T Policy and Procedures 6. Special Education Rights 7. Parents Right-to-Know 8. School Choice (if applicable) 9. Supplemental Educational Services (if applicable) 10. Section 504 11. Laptop and Internet Usage Guidelines and Documents 12. Teen Dating Violence Education
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Goal 2: Fine Arts: GMS will provide opportunities for students to receive instruction in fine arts including visual and performing arts. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4.
GMS will provide opportunities for students to take fine arts classes. GMS will compete in UIL sponsored fine arts activities. GMS will provide opportunities for students to participate in band. GMS will provide opportunities during ACE for fine art activities.
Summative Evaluation: 2.1 Participation in UIL sponsored activities/competitions in fine arts.
8/14–5/15
2.2 Participation in assemblies, clubs, and performances.
8/14-5/15
2.3 Participation in pep rallies and UIL competition
8/14-5/15
2.4 ACE program will provide opportunities for
8/14-5/15
Principal, assistant principal, teachers Principal, assistant principal, teachers Principal, assistant principal, and Band directors ACE coordinator and Principal
UIL budget and general fund for GMS
UIL participation sheets
6/15
General fund for GMS
Sign in sheets
6/15
General Fund for Band
Participation list
6/15
ACE Grant budget
ACE sign in sheets
6/15
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Goal 3: Wellness & Physical Education: GMS will provide opportunities for students to receive instruction in wellness & physical education and supports a healthy environment for students. Performance objectives: 1. GMS will provide students the opportunity to be in PE, tennis, and/or athletics allowing students to participate in developmentally appropriate activities. 2. GMS will provide a physical education program to develop and reinforce cooperative behavior. 3. GMS will provide the students an opportunity to establish lifelong fitness goals. Summative evaluation: 3.1 Provide appropriate materials to provide for developmental activities.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Class rosters
6/15
3.2 Provide opportunities to work cooperatively with other students. 3.3 Use community resources for student health education.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Student list
6/15
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS Budget
Sign in sheets
6/15
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Goal 4: 21st Century Workforce Development: GMS will provide opportunities in career and technical education including programs of study and integration of technology. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
GMS will provide students an opportunity to investigate career options. GMS will provide students an opportunity to explore and support college readiness in a variety of ways. GMS provides students with exceptional grades and leadership abilities an organization to be a part of. A tutorial program will be utilized to provide assistance to the students at GMS. GMS will provide High School credit classes to 8th grade students. Honors classes will be provided at GMS.
Summative Evaluation: 4.1 GMS will have a career investigative day. 4.2 College day – 8th grade students at GMS will attend a presentation from 3 different levels of college opportunities. Students will have college dress up days. 4.3 GMS will provide a tutorial program before and after school through the ACE program. During the school day students will participate in an activity period designed to provide additional reading and math tutorials. 4.4 Students will be given the opportunity to have Honors classes and 8th graders can take High school credit classes.
1/15 – 5/15
Counselor
GMS counselors budget
5/15
Principal Counselor
GMS budget
8/14-5/15
Principal Asst. Principal Counselor Teachers
GMS budget
8/14-5/15
Principal Asst. Principal Counselor Teachers
GMS budget
List of career presented
6/15
6/15 Attendance sheets
Sign in sheets
6/15
6/15 Attendance sheets
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Goal 5: Second Language Acquisition: GMS provides students the opportunity to learn a second language and provides opportunities for ESL students to achieve academically. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Spanish offered to GMS 8th grade students. Online Course offerings through A+. Home language surveys ESL/ELL program to provide students with assistance.
Summative Evaluation: 5.1 Provide the following ESL program services: Identification Pull Out and Inclusion Services TEKS/STAAR Objectives ESL Assessments Tutorials Home Language surveys.
8/14-6/15
ESL Teacher Classroom Teacher
ESL Budget
3-week progress reports Report Cards TELPAS TAKS TOPS
8/14-6/15
5.2 Provide foreign language comprehension through Spanish class.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Attendance sheets Progress Report
6/15
5.3 Provide online course for ELL students.
8/14-8/15
Principal Teacher
GMS budget
Attendance sheets Progress Report
6/15
8
Goal 6: Digital Learning: GMS provides learning facilitated with a seamless integration of technology in the classroom. Performance Objectives: 1. GMS will provide students an opportunity to take several High School credit classes. 2. GMS will provide an elective class in Health. 3. GISD will provide students with laptops to enhance their education. Summative Objectives:
14-15
Teachers/ Principal
Budget
Report Cards
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
Technology Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6.1
Each 6 weeks
Provide the following Career and Technology program services Principles of Technology Agriculture Program Health
6.2 Provide the following Technology program/strategies for improvement to support the overall curriculum: Principles of Technology for 8th Grade Students Apple Computers and training for students and staff
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Goal 7: Dropout Prevention: GMS implements multiple strategies for dropout prevention. Performance Objectives: 1. GMS will provide an afterschool program to facilitate student mastery. 2. GMS will monitor attendance daily. 3. GMS will provide students the ability to receive services beyond the academic part of school. Summative Objectives: 7.1 Provide the following At-Risk (State Compensatory Education) program services: Before and after school tutorials will be held to maximize student potential and facilitate mastery of STAAR and TEKS objectives. Analyze data Regular Education Intervention services Counseling
9/14-6/15
7.2 Provide the following Dropout Prevention/Recovery program/strategies for improvement:
8/14-6/15
Principal ACE coordinator
$2000 for materials Regular Budget
TAKS test results
9/14-6/15
Log of Parental contact by staff
9/14-6/15
ACE grant budget
Counselor
Counselor’s Budget
Each day students will be called if absent. Truant students will be visited by the truant officer.
10
7.3 Provide the following Sexual Abuse program services: Increase parent awareness of issues regarding sexual abuse of children.
2014-2015
Principal Administrative Intern Counselor Teachers
Administrative Budget
Ongoing evaluation
October 14May 15
8/14-6/15
Assistant Principal
Administrative Budget Gifts
Attendance Records Exemption
6/15
Assistance will be given to students who are victims of abuse Counseling Options will be provided for victims of abuse.
7.4 Provide the following programs/activities to support overall increased Attendance: Attendance awards will be given including prizes and rewards. Teachers earning perfect attendance will be rewarded with recognition. Monetary awards will be given to students demonstrating perfect attendance for the year. Grade level award activities to support attendance
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Goal 8: Gifted and Talented Services: GMS provides quality gifted and talented services as outlined in the state plan for GT. Performance Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4.
GMS will provide a GT program designed to enhance student learning. Provide GMS GT students Honors classes. Provide GT students a class during activity period for students to enrich their learning. GMS will provide GT certified teachers in all academic areas.
Summative Objectives: 8.1 Provide the following Gifted and Talented program services:
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Principal GT teacher
GT Budget
Report Cards Projects Competition
Identification Individualized Instruction Participation in TEA approved contests
8.2 Provide Honors classes to extend the normal curriculum to the upper level students in all areas. 8.3 GMS will provide GT students and opportunity to enrich their learning in a GT class offered during the activity period. 8.4 GMS will have all teachers GT certified. All teachers will have a 6 hour update done each year.
8/14-8/15
8/14-8/15
8/14-8/15
3 week grade reports 6/15
Principal Counselor Staff Principal GT teacher
GMS budget
Class rosters
6/15
GT budget
GT rosters
6/15
Principal GT coordinator
GT budget
Staff certification certificates
6/15
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Goal 9: History of Compliance: GMS will be in compliance with state and federal requirements and reporting. Performance objectives: 1. GMS will have highly qualified staff members in all areas. 2. GMS will provide staff development opportunities to staff members in a variety of areas. 3. The staff at GMS will be provided the planning opportunities needed to provide a challenging curriculum at GMS. Summative Objectives: 9.1 Conduct annual review of Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessional staff requirements:
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Principal
Administrative Budget
Certifications PDAS
8/14-7/15
Principal Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6/15
Analyze Certification Classroom Observations Mentor Teachers will be provided for new teachers. Paraprofessionals will be encouraged to continue education.
9.2 Provide the following Staff Development to support campus programs and provide for school improvement: Curriculum Alignment Staff Development TEKS Resource System Effective Schools (Whitaker) Bullying Special Education IEP Process Middle School Needs ASSESSMENT Technology Training Learning Keys—Improving Classroom Ins. G/T Training TCEA Training
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9.3 Provide the following Planning Opportunities for all staff to promote overall school improvement:
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Principal Assistant Principal
Administrative Budget
CIP DIP
6/15
8/14
Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Student Handbook
8/14
8/14
Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Student Handbook
8/14
8/14
Superintendent
Administrative Budget
Student Handbook
8/14
Campus Improvement Planning Faculty Meetings District Improvement Planning Sunshine Committee
9.4 Provide all Major Campus Documents in English/Spanish and in a language and format understandable to parents: Student Handbook Parents Right To Know Enrollment Forms Home Language Survey Parents Rights Booklets Parent Involvement Policies 9.5 Compliance with the requirements of Title VI (Civil Rights): Posted Notice Application Form Student/Staff Handbooks Parent Rights Booklets
9.6 Ensure compliance with the requirements of Title IX (Sexual Discrimination): Posted Notice Application Form Student/Staff Handbooks Parent Rights Booklets
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Goal 10: Student Achievement: GMS will provide a challenging curriculum to increase academic performance, that will meet the needs of all children. All student groups will be given educational opportunities aligned with state and federal guidelines. Performance Objective(s): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Provide quality instruction aligned vertically and horizontally using proven techniques in all classrooms. All students will perform at or above the state averages. GMS will continue to provide and maintain District initiatives. (TEKS resource system, CKH, technology) Continue to provide all students with the best learning tools available. Unit assessments will be given at the end of each unit. GMS will strive to increase the rigor in the classroom. Provide students opportunity before school and after school for enrichment activities and tutorials through the ACE program. 8. GMS students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full capabilities and will strive to do their best. 9. GMS will establish STAAR teams. These will be mentor groups preparing students for the STAAR test. 10. GMS will provide additional programs to improve 8th Grade Social Studies scores in all areas, especially at risk and economically disadvantaged students.
Summative Evaluation: AEIS; NCLB, STAAR; TEKS RESOURCE TESTING DATA, PEIMS DATA, WALK THROUGH, AND ATTENDANCE DATA.
10.1 Provide the following Special Education program services: Students will be included in regular classes whenever possible. Special education resources will be improved through the attainment of materials for resource and inclusion programs to facilitate mastery of STAAR TESTING.
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Principal/ Counselor
None
13-14
Teachers/ Principal
Special education funding
6/15
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10.2 Provide the following Reading program/strategies for improvement:
Classroom Teachers
ELA Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
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Classroom Teachers
ELA Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
Math Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR Spiral Practice Quizzes in CSCOPE
6/15
8/14-7/15
Classroom Teachers
Math Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6/15
Kaimico Texas STAAR coach Buckle Down Texas STAAR Istation Curriculum Alignment (TEKS Resource System) Dyno-notes 10.3 Provide the following Writing program/strategies for improvement: Texas Write Source 6 Trait Writing Process Curriculum Alignment (TEKS Resource System) Dyno-notes 10.4 Provide the following Math program/strategies for improvement: Continuation of TEKS Resource System curriculum Curriculum Alignment A&M Consolidated curriculum Dyno-notes Kaimico Pre-Algebra accelerated math
10.5 Provide the following Science program/strategies for improvement: Curriculum Continuation of TEKS Resource System curriculum Curriculum Alignment Dyno-Notes
6/15
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6/15
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10.6 Provide the following Social Studies program/strategies for improvement:
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Classroom Teachers
Social Studies Budget
Lesson Plans 3-week progress reports Report Cards Instruction Focus Quizzes STAAR
6/15
August 2014 - May 2014
Principal, Teachers, Counselor Assistant Principal
$500 for testing materials
STAAR, LDAA, TELPAS, Benchmark, Semester exams, 6week exams.
August 2014- May 2015
10.8 Conduct the following Transition activities to support campus programs/activities: Entering 7th grade students will be honored with a meet the teacher’s afternoon to schedule classes and ensure middle school success. 8th grade students will mentor 7th grade students and HS students will mentor 8th grade students.
May 2015
Counselor
$100 for refreshments
Parent Participation
August 2015
10.9 Provide the following information for access to Higher Education (MS and HS) programs/opportunities:
2/15-6/15
Counselor
Counselor’s Budget
Career Survey
6/15
Continuation of TEKS Resource System curriculum Curriculum Alignment Dyno-notes
10.7 Conduct the following Assessments to benchmark student success in the curriculum areas: Students will be given unit assessments as the units are finished. Benchmark test Texas Fluency Test for 7th grade students
Career Explorations for 8th grade Curriculum Choices Career Survey will be given at the 8th grade level.
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Goal 11 – Safe and Orderly Environment: Performance Objective: GMS will provide a proactive safe and discipline environment. All staff will receive training with the District Crisis Plan. Summative Evaluation: AEIS Data; STAAR; Annual S/DFSC Evaluation; Technology Plan/Inventory; State Disaster Report 11.1 Continue to ensure a safe, orderly, and disciplined environment through review/revisions to the following: 1. School wide Discipline Plan 2. Student Code of Conduct 3. Student Handbook 4. Home/School Compact 5. Dress Code 11.2 Maintain the following activities/strategies to address Crisis Management and Violence Prevention on the campus: 1. Crisis Management/Response Plan 2. Crisis Response Team/Training 3. Staff Orientation to Emergency Drills: Building Evacuation (Fire); Shelter in Place (Tornado); Lockdown; BASE (Building Active Shooter Emergency); Site Evacuation 11.3 Conduct the following improvements to the campus facilities: 1. Locker Repair in Locker Rooms 2. Electrical Infrastructure 3. Signage 4. Pest Control 5. Cover sidewalks to parking lot 6. Floor tile replacement
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Principal Assistant Principal Counselor
Administrative Budget
Handbook Receipts
9/14-6/15
8/14-6/15
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor
Administrative Budget
Handbook Receipts Crisis management plan Safety drill reports
9/14-6/15
8/14 - 6/15
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor
Administrative Budget
8/14-6/15
Revised 10/09/08 SW1 – Comprehensive Needs Assessment; SW2 – Reform Strategies; SW3 – Highly Qualified Staff; SW4 – Professional Development; SW5 – Recruitment & Retention; SW6- Parent Involvement; SW7 – Transitions; SW8 – Teachers Involved in Developing Assessment Process; SW9 – Timely Assistance; SW10 – Coordination of Programs
Initiatives Programs/Strategies
SchoolWide Comp.
Timeline
Person Responsible
Resource
Formative Evaluation
(Human/Material/Fiscal)
(Benchmarks/Assessments)
Benchmark Dates
11.4 Provide for the following additions/improvements to the campus Technology Infrastructure: 1. Updated Software 2. Online or computer textbooks 3. Web based programs 11.5 Provide for the following improvements to the campus administration of Disaster Drills: 1. Flip Charts 2. Evacuation Drills 3. Evacuation Charts 4. Lock-Down Drills 5. Fire Drills 6. Bad Weather drills 11.6 Provide the following staff development/training to ensure student/staff safety: 1. Crisis Management Plan 2. Fire/Tornado Plan 3. Discipline Plan 4. Staff training in identifying signs of abuse in students, procedures, local and legal policies, and reporting. 5. Sexual Abuse Awareness
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Principal
GMS Budget
Purchase Orders
06/15
8/14-6/15
Assistant Principal
GMS Budget
Documentation of monthly drills
6/15
8/14-6/15
Principal Superintende nt Principals Crisis Administratio n
GMS Budget Local Funds SFDF
Survey Staff Input Documentation Practice Drills Principal Review
6-14 August 2014 Monthly, throughout Year.
11.7 Provide the following Title IV – Safe and Drug Free School and Communities programs and activities:
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Counselor
GMS Budget
1. 2. 3. 4.
6/15
Speakers Canine Detection Services Traffic Control Bracelets
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