ARP ISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2005-06

MISSION STATEMENT:  The mission of the Arp Independent School District is to strive for excellence and develop responsible students with capacity to think critically and function successfully in a constantly changing competitive world.

Teaching Minds, Touching Lives -- Tiger Pride Never Dies!MOTTO: 

 

                                                                     

PHILOSOPHY: Arp Schools are dedicated to providing all students with a safe, equitable, and effective educational environment where continuing staff development, character education, SCANS foundational skills and competencies, the Texas Education Agency’s Essential Knowledge and Skills, integration of current technologies, research-based strategies, and authentic assessments are facets of the curriculum to prepare students for successful futures and high-skilled careers.

Goal #1 Parents will be full partners with the district in the education of their children.

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATIONS

TIMELINE

EVALUATION FORMATIVE/

SUMMATIVE

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. The Parent/Teacher Organization(s) will support and recommend strategies for promoting campus & district improvement. including extended learning for adults via distance education.

Principal, PTO,

Campus funds

bi-annually

  • Sitebase Committee Recommendations, Reports and sign-in sheets.
  • Parent Surveys
Need reports from campuses

2.  Surveys will be taken to determine the need for alternative education requirements for the district, including extended learning for adults via distance education.

Curriculum Director

TEA TARGET Grants

Began in August 2004

annually

Purchased equipment in 2005 and offered one distance learning course and one distance learning community event

Have 20 surveys returned and SUPERNet report

3. Remote Access given to district and community for distance learning

Tech Director

E-rate & TARGET grants

Began in 1998

Expanded in 2005

Continuing

  • Purchased RAS in 1998, upgraded in 2005
  • Waiting arrival of Wireless Community Network
  • Secured grant for Wireless H.S. Campus network in 2005
Looking to upgrade the RAS bandwidth from 54k to 10 Mb through wireless tower. Contract signed, waiting on tower.

4. Reinstitute  TigerVision (community access channel broadcasting from high school studio) to support community distance learning through student-produced video broadcasts.

Cebridge Cable and Tech Director

Campus & Cable funds

ASAP

current

As of 11/03/05 cable company has not finished connection

Cebridge has connected cable for H.S. but NOT the broadcast head-end.

Press Box has fiber tie for online broadcasting capabilities.

5.Student ShowCase OpenHouse will allow students to show parents and community their work, electronic portfolios, multimedia projects, videos, Websites, talents and skills.

Principals, Teachers

TARGET Grant

annually

  • Program reviews and community involvement
  • Attendance & participation on elementary campus each year
Show case has taken place in Elementary

6. Parent Information nights will be scheduled for 8th grade enrollment and to explain acceleration programs, Recommended High School Program, Dual Credit, CATE, and Articulation Courses.

Counselor and Curriculum Director

H.S. Campus Funds

annually

  • Counselor initiated several in-school sessions for students only
  • Required 4-year plans need to be on file
  • Board Request reinstate annual Student/Parent Event
8th Grade Student/Parent Orientation has been scheduled for April 3rd, 6:30 PM in H.S. Studio

7. Help educate parents on the high school recommended program, acceleration programs, and dual credit and articulation courses through newsletters, flyers, and orientations, and Website.

Counselor & Curriculum Director

Campus & District Funds

Begun 2003, Web site updated annually

  • Program Flyers to be created 2005
  • New Website created 2005
  • Orientations to be conducted
Planning to Update Parents on Texas Scholars Online Program for 4 year plans and post secondary preparations.


 

Goal 2: Parents and other community members will be partners in the improvement of the school.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Increase communication between teachers and parents regarding the academic performance and development of students through the use of the PTO newsletter, School Report Card, AEIS report, G/T parent meetings, Title I parent meetings, monthly Head-Start parent meetings, School-parent compact, teacher notes, progress reports, marquee, signs, Campus Site-Based Committee meetings, Early Years Publication, TIER Letters to parents, TAKS results, parent and student surveys, PTO carnival, Open House, Meet the Teacher/Supply Night, newspaper articles, school website, class websites, class syllabi, Student Handbook, and school Website.

Principal

Superintendent

PTO

Teachers

Parents

Aides

Counselor

Curr. Dir.

$1000 local funds

 

Head-Start funds

 

Title I funds -- $500

 

continuous

  • Parents will be aware of student academic progress and programs.  Positive communication between teacher, staff, administration, and parents.
  • Parents will have participated by attending an extended day function, extra-curricular event, or program specific committee meeting or conference.
  • Parents will have returned signed program agreement, handbook signature sheet, filled out appropriate program paper work and attended appropriate program parent meeting.
Title I Meeting Planned and Posted on Web site

Newsletter inviting parental involvement to go out this month from H.S.

Dear Parents,

The Arp Schools are working to communicate more closely with parents for the benefit of each child. We are working on ways to keep you informed and an active part of the educational process. We have several new services that we hope you will take advantage of:

(1)  Parent Access to Grades online – learn more at: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/News/2005_06/grades.htm

(2)  Parent Email contact information – learn more at:  http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/News/2005_06/Parent_email.htm

(3)  Student reading and book lists available by grade level/department online: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/curric/student_reading_lists_by_grade_l.htm#12  This service has not been completed yet, but when it is complete we hope it will help you direct your child’s reading habits.

(4)  Parents are invited to become part of the Campus Improvement Committees. You can do this by contacting the campus principal or emailing them by selecting campus at: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/Campus_Infor.htm and then Clicking on their picture.

(5)  Arp High School’s curriculum is being expanded to include more articulated and innovative courses to motivate students with specific interests in trades and careers. We will be sending out more information later this spring along with information about the Texas Scholar Program.

 

If you have any recommendations, suggestions, or concerns about curriculum, please feel free to contact me…Joy Rousseau joy@arpisd.org

 

2. Online grading program will be implemented in 2004 for pilot and given Web access to parents in 2005-06

School Board Approval, Tech Director

$12,000 Ornelas Gift Fund

Began September 2005

  • Pilot conducted successfully
  • Web implementation has taken place as planned
  • As of November 1, 2005 - 192 Parents have access to student online grades
Implemented with 380 parents participating.

Have created ListServ for all parents emails by grade level so that teachers/administrator can email out notices and communications.

3. Develop mutually beneficial partnerships between schools and community entities.

Parents

Teachers

Administrators

Students

Curriculum Dir.

Counselor

Businesses

PTO

PTO

Arp State Bank

Leo’s Burger Barn

Terry’s

Brookshires

 

Aug-May

  • Positive communication and relationships between the school and community.
  • Terry's EXXON Grant ($500)
  • Mrs. Ornelas' Gift ($3,000,000)
SUPERNet consortium has just partnered once again with Microsoft and Dell for new School Initiatives

Arp has partnered with DLT for Wireless Tower

Arp has partnered with TSTC  & TJC for innovative and articulated classes

4. Provide human relations activities that will enable students to deal positively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, such as Veteran’s Day Celebration, Black History Month, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Self-Esteem Program, Every 15 Minutes, Community Access TV Programming, Website News Highlights, and Counselor Corner

Teachers

Principal

Librarian

Counselor

Curr. Dir.

Administration

Local EMS

Region VII Drug Education Funds

 

Local funds

Aug-May

  • Students will have increased appreciation of diverse cultures.
  • 60% of new library books non-fiction and emphasize cultural diversity
Have successfully had Veteran's Day, Black History, and Motivational Speakers

5. Have an athletic field day at the high school track.

Staff

Parents

Students

Teachers

Principal

High School Track Facilities

 

$300 local funds

 

P.E. Equipment

May

  • Each child will have the opportunity to be successful in fitness activities.
  • Conducted successfully
 

6. Students will perform at PTO meetings.

PTO

Teachers

Students

Principal

None

Sept-May

More parent involvement in student activities and in the music program.

 

7. Provide information to parents concerning the 3 TIERS and 504 programs through handouts,  parent conferences, "Meet the Tiger" BBQ Dinner for Community, Student Handbook, and school Website.

Administrators

Teachers

Counselor

Curr. Dir.

 

$900 local funds

& community donations

Aug-May

More parent involvement and knowledge of school programs, curriculum, and student achievement.

 

Newsletters, Web site, and PTO evens

8.  Reallocate Computers to student checkout for at-risk students (TIER students), Achieve Now! and laptops.

Technology Coordinators

$300 Technology Funds (Modems)

Aug - May

Better relations with parents and students.  Better knowledge of school technology services.

Program partially implemented for special needs students

Have offered 8 Laptops and 12 Danas for student check out

9.  All teachers will receive laptops and students with special needs and research projects will be allowed to check a laptop out from the Tech Dept.

Technology

Director

TARGET Grants, District Funds

September – August

  • Number of Laptops checked out
  • 66 laptops checked out in 2004-05
  • 5 laptops not checked out
Have offered ALL teachers Laptops for check out

10.  Meet the Teacher night for all three campuses to give program flyers to parents.  Included in this night is a parent drawing for prizes.  Advertise using posters, flyers, bank statement mail-out (1/2 sheet) in July. (School Calendar, sports calendar, activities) Send to the bank by June.

Principals

Local funds $100 X3

August 16, 2006

Number of parents involved in meet the teacher night.

 

11. Utilize Parent Organization to assist campuses in activities that have traditionally taken students needlessly out of the classroom -- decorating town for Homecoming, dances, Prom, etc.

Principals & Parent Organization

N/A

Begin Fall 2006

  • Number of parent volunteers per event
 

12. HOTCHALK grant was implemented to allow parents into lesson plans and assignments

H.S. Teachers

N/A

Began in Fall of 2005

  • Number of parents and students accessing resources
 

13. Implementation of Night Adult Computer Classes

TA Teachers

N/A

Began in Fall of 2005

  • Number of participants
Have had 10 Classes for Adults in Computer Applications -- funding benefited the Katrina Relief Effort

 


GOAL 3:  All faculty and staff will be trained and certified in the SBEC Technology Application Competencies (8th grade computer literacy competencies. )* All staff will move from Level I to Level III Engaged-learner Competencies for transparent technology integration.

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATIONS

TIMELINE

EVALUATIONS

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Identify levels of competencies for all faculty and staff

Technology Director & Campus Technology Coordinators

District Staff Development Funds

Began Sept 2003 to present

  • Completion of Self - Inventory by teachers 2003 & 04
  • Completion of Technology Application Skills Assessment 2004-05
  • Completion of 4 Modules of Technology Integration 2005-06
  • Completion of STAR Charts 2004 & 05 by all faculty members
Surveys have been returned and staff development issues are being compiled.

Recommendations from this committee are also needed.

2. All teachers will utilize district digital resources to record grades, attendance, student progress, curriculum alignment,  assessments, and student works

School Board Approval, Principals, Tech Director

District, E-rate,   TARGET grant, Ornelas Gift Fund

Begun in 2003, Resources updated in 2004-06

  • All teachers directed to use online grade book and attendance
  • All teachers successfully submitted attendance and at least one six weeks in online grade book
  • Wireless access was given to Ag and Band Hall buildings
  • Curriculum Calendars digitized, a percentage of benchmarks placed on ClassServer
  • Over 200 lessons placed on ClassServer for 24-7 access
  • Still need all teachers to participate in development of online resources
Surveys show that teachers are not utilizing data as needed and so more staff development is scheduled for next August.

A Laptop will be given to each teacher for classroom

Campus Technology Coordinators

District Level

Continuous

  • Rubrics and # Web based Training Modules completed by teachers
  • 40 Teachers completed INTEL (c) Training
  • 4 Research Modules will be completed by  Feb, 2006
80 Laptops have been issued

4. Train and mentor all teachers in 8th grade computer competencies and integration techniques using 3 Tiers of accountability (ClassServer)

Campus Technology Coordinators and TARGET Grant participants

TARGET grant

continuous

  • 2 Training Sessions conducted in 2004
  • 1 Training Session conducted in 2005
  • 4 Modules completed by all teachers  on ClassServer
  • Module 3 will require teachers to create lessons on ClassServer in 2005-06
  • STAR Chart Evaluations revealed need for advanced skills in online productivity
More training is planned in August.

Training sessions this year included:

  • United Streaming
  • Grade Book
  • Video Use in Classroom
  • COMPASS
  • STAR Charts
  • ClassServer

5. Train and monitor all teachers in eclectic strategies for differentiated lesson design to the benefit of all learners (ClassServer)

Principals

TARGET grant

continuous

  • Each Research Module is designed for direct acquisition of professional skills for differentiated instruction
  • Evaluation & TAKS data suggests more skills are needed by faculty
Closer Monitoring Required

6. Allot multiple computers to classroom with trained teachers and highlight best practices in district. Title II Part D funded TCEA trip for any teacher in the district who wants to participate in Technology Integration Training.

School Board Approval, Curriculum Director

Ornelas Gift Funds

Title II Part D

2005-06

  • 12 Teachers attend TCEA
  • 60 computers added to district inventory
  • 20 older computers removed from service
  • Best Practices included in Research Module Training
  • TAKS and Module Evaluations demonstrate need for more Best Practice exposure and skills development
Junior HIgh New Lab completed

Elementary -- all teachers with at least 5 computer who have requested them

Junior H. -- requests have been filled accept 2 teachers--computers have been ordered

H.S. All requests have been fulfilled accept 5 teachers, however computers have been ordered.

7. Certify classroom teachers as Master Trainers to assist integration of technology into curriculum.

Curriculum Director

N/A

200506

  • 12 Mentor teachers identified through 2 TARGET grants
Target Grant and District Certification has been on-going

 

*GT Teachers maintain their certification by accruing credit hours in extended training.  All faculty gain in-service in GT, discipline management, modification and improvement strategies, and technology.


 

Goal 4:  Provide instructional resources, adequate reading material, staff development, and technology for each teacher, multiple student-computers in each classroom for student use, and connectivity established utilizing E-rate funding.

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATIONS

TIMELINE

EVALUATIONS

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Provide a network compatible TAKS acceleration software to provide skills for TIER students.

Curriculum Director

District Funds and Special Education Coop Funds

2005-06

  • L&M Software purchased for Math Acceleration
  • LMS Software Purchased for 6-12 Grade Math acceleration
  • Writing Program purchased for High School
  • Have Region VII Grant to coordinate Math Text and Materials  K-8
  • Purchased  Manipulatives, Measuring Devices and Secured Region VII Training Grant for  K-8 in Math
  • Writing Program Successful as per TAKS evaluation
  • Science Instruction needs to follow best practices.
Junior High purchased their software

High School has selected NOVA Net --not purchased yet

Elementary has selected SuccessMaker -- Not purchased yet.

Pearson's Benchmark and diagnostic Tests have been set up and training manuals completed for training to take place after Spring Break.

2. Provide core subject teachers with research-based instructional strategies for student success through summer workshops and growth plans

Principals, Region VII Workshops, Curriculum Director

District Funds

2005--06

  • Research Modules designed to assist teachers
  • COMPASS disaggregated Database purchased for all educators
  • Region VII Summer Workshops
  • District Staff Development
Differentiated Strategies Workshop given in January.

Additional training has been request for August  http://www.kolakgroup.com/

3. Provide district with program descriptions for all curriculum areas

Principals, Department Chairs, Curriculum Director

District Funds

2005-2006

  • Number of program descriptions completed
  • Ability to evaluate programs by descriptions
70%  completed Program Descriptions

Still need

  • K-8 SS
  • Math - Content Mastery K-12
  • Special Ed K-12

 

 

4. Provide students a way to reclaim credit or accelerate credits through a credit recovery/acceleration program

Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Principals

District Funds

Evaluations of Programs 2004-05

Implement by Fall 2005

  • Ability of students to stay on at least a 4-year graduation path.
  • Credit Recovery through Virtual High School
  • Credit by Exam through Texas Tech
Has NOT been ordered yet

5  Establish interactive video network for dual credit courses with colleges and/or universities.

Technology Director

District Funds/ State Technology Allotment

2005-06

  • Purchase conducted
  • Courses initiated
Have signed agreements for next year

6. Additional library books and reading materials at all grade levels

Librarian and committee

ARI funding and Local Funding

2005-06

  • Successful purchased non-fiction books with emphasis on cultural diversity for all 3 libraries
District Initiative has been for cultural diverse reading materials. Mrs. Chessir has purchased for each campus.

7. Implement effective & efficient resource sharing through library media center, distance learning facilities with college programs, and Internet direct connectivity.

School Board Approval, Technology Director

Ornelas Gift Funds

2004-05

2005-06

  • Successfully purchased new library server and Web-based Library program for entire district.
  • Purchased STAR Math/STAR Reading, Fluency and AR Web-based
New Library Resource has been implemented online

8. Implement handheld technologies in the core curriculum classrooms for student research and data manipulation.

Technology Director, Campus Technology Assistants

Technology Allotment

2005-06

  • Not yet initiated
Not Initiated


 

Goal 5:  Quality Instruction to promote individual student success will result from a well-balanced and appropriately scoped and sequenced curriculum for all students in the least restrictive environment.  A well-balanced curriculum will be taught so that all students may realize their learning potential and prepare for productive lives.

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1.  Implement Department Chairs to assist in the Scope & Sequence of TEKS K-12, enrichment, modifications,  and integration techniques.

Superintendent, Principals, Curriculum Director

District/ Campus funds

Began in 2003, continuous

Department Chairs Identified 2 weakest objectives in content area, purchased instructional materials and re-wrote curriculum calendars this year.

2.Provide each student with a syllabus for each class for each six weeks.

Principals

Campus

Began 2003 continuous

  • Initiative requires enforcement
Have not seen the updated

Lack of lesson plans from some campuses

3. Provide tutorials and small classes for students who are at risk (STAR) of not passing the state mandated tests.

Principals

Campus,

Title 1 $5000

Oct- June

  • Number of students successful on TAKS
  • Need to improve instruction during this period of time
Some students not being serviced in acceleration classes that need them

4. Provide students with accelerated curriculum, articulated, dual, and concurrent courses, and distance learning opportunities to graduate early (Virtual High School)

Teachers, Curriculum Director

TARGET grant

Began 2002 continuous

  • Number of students successful in accelerated program -- 3 in 2004
  • Number of Virtual High School Students -- 6 in 2005-06
ClassServer and Virtual High School

Students still being allowed to transfer out of courses after the 5th six weeks. Leaving no credits

5. Provide all students with the Least Restrictive Environment for education according to the updated CAP and PBMAS Continuous Improvement  Plans.

(1)   Insure that data-driven decisions are made to place children in the least restrictive environment with the maximum regular education time possible for individual student success.

(2) Reduce the number of SPED students attending ISS (SAC) by utilizing new discipline management techniques.

Principal, Faculty, ARD committee

Special Ed, Campus

Began in Fall 2005

continuous

 

Discipline without Stress Books purchased for all teachers and principals...only as good as the use required by principal on each campus.

SPED students still being sent to SAC upon 1 teacher's or principal's referral.

 


5-b: By May 2006, a TEKS-based curriculum will be implemented within each grade level so that 100% of students master grade level TEKS.
  

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Review and revise the local curriculum to meet TEKS and TAKS objectives using additional waiver days from the state for staff development in areas of need.

Curriculum Director, Principals, Dept Chairs, Teachers

District

continuously

  • August Inservice Training and Alignment
  • Summer Dept Chair Workshops
  • Summer Principal Training Workshop
  • Improvement Plans
Training for year completed

2Continue Right Choice/Character Counts programs

Teachers, Principals

Campus

continue

  • Needs Monitoring
Lack of documentation in lesson plans on some campuses.

3.Strengthen curriculum with the following strategies: AR,  STAR, benchmarks, incorporate math strategies into K-5 lessons, use manipulatives, TAKS booklets, Math Grant and Language, Computer Lab, journal writing, and incorporating writing TEKS into the writing process and "Writing Across the Curriculum" on each benchmark test

District Administrators and Teachers

Campus

continuous

  • Improved Reading Scores in 2006
  • Improved Writing Scores in 2006
  • Improved Math Scores in 2006
Writing Across the Curriculum has been a great success on campuses where it has been monitored and teachers have been held accountable.

4.  Use Accelerated Reading, STAR and TPRI along with New District Assessment & Accountability Policy to track student progress in the District Initiatives of Reading, Writing, Questioning, & Researching.

Principals, Curric Direct, Teachers

Campus

continuous

  • Data-driven decisions
  • Guided Reading
  • Balanced Literacy monitored in classrooms on a regular basis
  • Writing Across the Curriculum
Data needs to be utilized by teachers on a more current schedule

5.  School personnel trained in Scottish Rite Program will continue screening and teaching of dyslexic population. Full program description will be available to all parents of Title 1 students. A teacher from each campus will become Dyslexia Certified through

http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/certificate.html

Principals

Campus funding and Title II funding.

continuous

  • Program Description Written and Evaluated on a continuous basis has not yet been completed
  • Program lacking accountability and documentation
Two Elementary Teachers trained to score and manage student writing

6.The teachers will continue to be trained in multi-sensory programs to assist special needs and students in at-risk situations.

Curriculum Director

District

continuous

  • Reinstatement of MTS/MTA
  • Program evaluation formative and summative
  • Success with at-risk students demonstrated in each program evaluation
    • Current success -- Writing program 3-12, and Reading 5th
Additional Training needed in this area

8.  The teachers and aides will continue to be trained in modifications and differentiated instructional program.

District Administration

District

continuous

  • Completion of Modules
  • Portfolio Assessments
Differentiated instruction training in January and more planned for August

9. All teachers, staff, and parents will have an opportunity to become familiar with the School Wide Title Program.

Principals

Campus and Title 1 $200

continuous

  • Formal Program Description
  • Flyers to Parents
  • Web site
  • Parent Meetings
Title Input Meetings with parents scheduled and on Web Page

10. An outlet will be provided for staff and community to give input concerning the programs implemented through the Parent-School Compact, PTO meetings, annual Title I and G/T parent meetings, parent and student surveys, campus site-based committee.

Principal

PTO

Teachers

Parents

Students

Curr. Dir.

Superintendent

Community

Local funds

(@ $100)

 

Aug-May

  • Evaluate feedback from community and staff to continually monitor and improve programs
  • Online Surveys implemented in 2004-06
Surveys extended to all stakeholders. Have had 120 surveys returned so far.

11. Teachers will document enrichment and remedial activities, and TEKS for each lesson in their digital lesson plans.

Teachers, Principals

Campus

weekly

  • Provide students with enrichment and remedial activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered instructionally.
  • Initiatives for 3 TIERS are evaluated continuously
Documentation on all campuses is not shared online or with administration or parents yet.

12. Supplementary materials and electronic resources will be purchased in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Principal, Title I Coordinator

Curriculum Dir, Department Chairs

$5,000 Compensatory Funds

Title I funds ($7,000)

 

yearly

  • Provide all students with activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered
  • Tutorial Schedules, student sign-in sheets, and TAKS tests, Saturday School
Have purchased software for each of these areas

 


Goal 6:  All students will reach at least AYP improvement goals on state and national tests over each year’s scores (See Appendix).

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

By May 2006, 96% of students tested will meet minimum requirements of the objectives in the writing, reading, and mathematics sections of the state test.

Students

Principal

Teachers

Parents

 

$1000 Local Funds

Aug – May

Daily

 

Increase in the TEKS for each student as demonstrated in AYP charts

Not all scores or final % are available

Full Class Period dedicated to assisting those at risk of not reaching district and personal goals

Principals

Teachers

SCE – 5% FTEs

Aug – May

Daily

Increasing rise in ability to demonstrate mastery of state test objectives

No all students serviced in appropriate classes

Implement accountability in each classroom for pre testing and servicing students on mastery of TEKS (6-Weeks Accountability Testing on Curriculum Calendars) and Electronic Portfolios and ClassServer.

Principals & Teachers

NCLB (AYP)

SSI

 

August / September

Every Six Weeks

 

  • Benchmark success
  • Interventions demonstrate improvement
  • Tutorials
  • Activity Classes
  • TIERs
  • Saturday School attendance
Accountability not apparent at classroom level although COMPASS data is available

Scope & Sequence curriculum for maximum effectiveness and filling in the “gaps”.

Department Chairs, Curriculum Director,

Principals

District Funds

Summer Workshops and August Training

Coherent Sequence of course objectives k-12

Department Chairs will meet again this summer to tweak Scope & Sequence as we do each year.

Implement 3-TIERS for modifying and tutoring students in need according to the CAP

Principals & Teachers

Local Funds

Aug-May Monthly meeting

Evaluation of each six weeks report card for effectiveness of strategies and reporting to board effectiveness using Report Format at:

http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/District/campus_Report.htm

3-Tiers are NOW state law and required implementation must be documented. District Admin did not receive Tier lists this year-- only summaries

6. Alternative Point System to the Accelerated Reading Program to encourage all types of communication & learning styles

Principals & Sitebase committees

Local Funds

Daily

Increase in the number of books read by students in district

Continue to ask for this initiative on each campus

Extend Dyslexia-multi sensory strategies to the Junior High Campus

Teachers

SOS Coordinators

 

Local Funds

perpetual

Increase success of special needs students

NOT Initiated

8. Implementation of Saturday School for students more above TIER 2 intervention

Campus

Title I

as needed

Provide Content Mastery through Saturday school and Student Management Software

Initiated but with few students. Surveys of students indicated Saturday schools were valuable to their success.

 


Goal 7: By Spring 2006, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 96%; thereafter it will be maintained or improve annually.

By May 2006, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 97% for Arp Elementary School.         

ACTIVITY/STATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1.  A Student Handbook, which outlines school policy on attendance, will be provided to every student.

Principal

Office Staff

Teachers

Students

$800 local funds

By the end of the first week of school

All students and parents will be aware of the attendance policy when contact is made by school personnel regarding absences.

Add to Handbook next year--doctor appointment is not excused for whole day

Change 7 point scale to conversion 3 point scale AND show parents how to calculate GPAs

2.  Each student’s permanent folder will contain a School-Parent Compact signed by the student’s parents or guardians and the student AND 4 year Plan

Office Staff

Parents

Students.

None

By the end of the first six weeks of school

Parents and students will be aware of and will acknowledge compliance with policies of the district.

Not happening!

3. Incentives for attendance will be provided at the campus level.

Principal

Teachers

Aides

Student Activity Fund, Local Funds

End of each 6 weeks period

Student attendance will be 97% or higher in most classes.

Not happening

4. Each faculty member will contact parents of students who are absent 5 or more days per semester to check on student and give homework assignments.

Teachers

Principal

 

None

Continual monitoring on a weekly basis from Aug-May

Student would complete and turn in missed assignments, and students will be encouraged to attend school.

Faculty will need to understand that parents MUST be contacted at any point students are failing

5.  Incentives for student success on TAKS will be provided at the campus level.

Principal

Campus & District Funds

End of each six weeks period

Increased student success and attendance.

 

 


Goal 8: Within 5 years of enrollment on this campus, each Limited English Proficient (LEP) student will pass an English proficiency test.

By May 2006, all LEP students who entered by September 2000 will demonstrate basic communication skills in English; at least 85% will command at least a 1000 word English reading vocabulary.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Each academic department will develop class environments, materials, and instructional methods to assist LEP students in rapidly learning oral English.

Principal

Teachers

ESL funds

Aug-May ongoing

All staff will incorporate basic ESL modifications during instruction of classes with LEP students.

In progress on some campuses...not all

2. An annual meeting will be held to explain the ESL program to parents.

ESL teacher

Parents

None

Annually

To inform parents concerning the ESL program

Done on Elementary Campus

3.  The ESL teacher will be trained in LPAC/QLPT.

Principal

ESL teacher

Region VII

$350 ESL funds

By the end of January

More qualified staff

Done on Elementary Campus

4.  Enable Limited English Proficient students to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language through development of literacy and academic skills in the primary language and English.

Principal

ESL teacher

Teachers

Curr. Director

ESL funds

Aug-May

Enable LEP students to participate equitably in school and be prepared for the future work force.

 

5.  Provide opportunities for growth in cultural awareness, stressing the similarities among peoples while appreciating the differences.

ESL personnel

Principal

Faculty

ESL Funds

Aug-May

Students are prepared to become contributing members of USA communities.

 

SS Program Description still needed for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12

6. Administer LAS, RPTE. ITBS and disaggregate results.

ESL personnel

Principal

Faculty

Cost of tests

Test Dates

Measurements of English proficiency will allow tracking of progress and needs of LEP students and school programs.

COMPASS available on all campuses

7. LPAC committee meets, monitors ESL program, address issues of LEP students and make decisions.

ESL personnel

Principal

 

Fall, Spring, and called as needed

LEP students and families benefit from monitoring of advocacy committee.

Need Jr. H. & H.S. compliance

 


Goal 9: Student and teacher use of technology will increase.  By May 2006, all students and teachers will have a working knowledge of available technology at Arp Schools.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Students and teachers will possess a basic understanding of technological systems and their societal impact through use of technology in the classrooms.

Curr. Dir.

Principal

Teachers

Students

Reading Grant Materials

 

Technology Funds

Ongoing

The students will be more prepared for and successful in the future work force.

On-going - more inservices planned due to surveys for next Fall.

2. The students and teachers will be enabled to acquire information from a variety of sources.

Principal

Teachers

Staff

Students

Curr. Dir.

Computers, Internet, TENET, Intranet, Computer Lab time

Aug-May

Students and teachers will use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources.

Fiber ties for District and Elementary Campus has been

3 . Students K-12 will maintain network Electronic Portfolio to create, publish, and display work that is evident of competency with technology.

Teachers

Students

Principal

Curr. Director

Computers, Hardware, Software already on hand

Aug-May

The student will use the computer as a tool to solve and display works.

On-going

4. The student develop research skills, data & information literacy skills, and communication and problem solving skills through the use of technology tools.

Students

Teachers

Curr. Director

Librarian

Materials already on hand

Aug-May

The students will feel comfortable and successful when doing research through electronic sources.

On-going --better this year as more students have been exposed to research skills

 


Goal 10-1: Identify and serve students with exceptional ability in order to stimulate, nurture, and strengthen them intellectually, socially, emotionally, and creatively so that they can reach their maximum potential for the good of self and society.
  Identify and reevaluate all students nominated for the G/T program.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Assess students identified for the G/T program using the SOI test.

G/T teacher

Counselor

G/T funds

Nov.-March 1

Identify areas of giftedness in students to better serve the needs of all students.

Completed

2. Assess students using local achievement test as per Arp ISD Assessment & Accountability Policy

Classroom teacher

 

Counselor

Counselor funds budgeted

Nov.-March

Identify students’ percentile scores.

PA Series has been set up to accomplish this goal

3. Assess writing product of students referred for the G/T program.

Teachers trained in holistic scoring

None

Nov.-March

Identify students’ writing creativity

Done

4. Assess students referred for G/T with teacher checklist

Classroom teacher

None

Nov.-March

Identify students’ classroom abilities

Done

5. Asses students referred for G/T with a behavioral checklist

Parent

None

Nov-March

Identify students’ life skills and adaptability

Done

 


Goal 10-2: Provide staff development in the education of gifted learners for professional personnel teaching these students.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Attain 30 hours of G/T training in core areas

G/T teacher

G/T funds

As necessary

Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom.

All faculty except 5 have completed this training

2. Attain 6 hours of G/T training yearly.

G/T teacher & All Regular Ed Teachers

G/T funds

Annually

Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom.

Completed each year

 


Goal 10-3: Promote total community interactive support for gifted learners.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Conduct orientation meetings for parents/community that feature presentations on G/T programs.

G/T Coordinator

Region VII

Principal

Parents

None

Twice a semester

Community support and understanding of the G/T program and G/T students.

Done

2. Make available publications providing information on assessment and programs available for gifted learners.

G/T Coordinator

G/T funds

Annually

The community will be informed about the assessment process and programs available.

Done

3. Organize and maintain G/T support and volunteer program

G/T Coordinator

Parents

Students

None

Annually ongoing

Parent support and attendance of G/T activities, such as field trips, the Imagination Fair, etc.

Done

4. Mail to parents notification of nomination for entrance into the G/T program.

G/T Coordinator

$100 G/T funds

Nov. and March

Assurance of adequate communication with parents

Done
           

 

Goal 11: By May 2006, increased awareness of placement for students needing modified curriculum and/ or instructions will be provided.  By Nov 2005, new procedures will be in place to reduce unnecessary referrals.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Train staff in 3-TIERS., STAR and 504 pre-referral procedures.

Curr. Director

Special. Ed Dir.

Principal

Teachers

Counselor

$500 local funds

By Oct. 1

Reduced unnecessary special ed. referrals and increased student achievement.

Completed

2.  Implement the CAP Matrix

Teachers

Principal

SOS Coordinator

Counselor

local funds

Aug.

Same as above

Completed

3. S.O.S. & STAR committee meetings will be held bi-monthly to discuss student progress/educational needs.

S.O.S. Coordinator

 

Teachers

Principal

Counselor

 None

Aug- May

Increased modifications for students to ensure student success in the regular classroom.

 

 

Goal 12: To provide a drug-free, safe environment for learning.  By May 2006, all students will be provided the opportunity to be instructed on the benefits of a drug-free and safe society.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

Progress as of 03/06/2006

1. Celebrate Red Ribbon week and/or Every 15 Minutes Program (bi-annually)

Counselor

Teachers

Students

Region VII

Drug-free funds

October

  • Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use.
  • Committee Recommends new initiative next year
Completed

Speaker with "bootleg" video

2. Provide motivational film/speaker that promotes and encourages a drug-free environment and self-esteem.

Region VII

Principal

Counselor

$450 Title IV funds

Annually

  • Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use and increased student self-esteem.
Speaker with "bootleg" video

3. Celebrate Great American Smoke-Out

Teachers

Principal

Counselor

Students

Parents

American Heart Asso. Materials

Annually

  • Provide a smoke-free environment and make students aware of consequences of smoking.
Completed

4. Provide Campfire Peer Pressure Program for 5th graders

Counselor

5th grade Teachers

 

Campfire Volunteers

None

Annually

  • Improved peer mediation and positive use of peer pressure.
  • Committee Recommends new initiative next year
 

5. Motivational Speakers for the secondary campuses

Speakers

Drug-free funds

Annually

  • Improved awareness of the consequences of illegal drug activity.
Completed

6.  Character Counts Curriculum

Principals

Teachers

Curriculum Director

Drug-free funds

Year-round

  • Promotes good character, self-esteem and citizenship
Need Accountability

7.  Leadership Training Opportunities

John Ben Sheppard Leadership Institute

Region VII

Drug-free funds

Annually

  • Promotes leadership and increased self-esteem of students