C-FBISD VISION:

All students will meet the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) at the satisfactory or advanced level and graduate college-ready and/or workforce ready without remediation.

Carrollton Elementary School CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2011-2012

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Phil Jackson, Principal

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nancy Cline, President James Goode, Vice President Richard Fleming, Secretary Lynn Chaffin, Assistant Secretary Frank Shor, Board Member Nancy Watten, Board Member Karin Webb, Board Member

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

C-FBISD GOAL The Goal of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is high achievement for all students.
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVES
Supporting Objective 1:
Continuously increase student achievement

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH SCHOOLS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Creekview Early College Newman Smith R. L. Turner Ranchview

Supporting Objective 2:
Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Supporting Objective 3:
MIDDLE SCHOOLS Blalack Bush Field Long Perry Polk

Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Blair Blanton Carrollton Central Country Place Davis Farmers Branch Freeman Furneaux Good Kent Landry Las Colinas La Villita McCoy McKamy McLaughlin McWhorter Rainwater Riverchase Rosemeade Sheffield Intermediate Sheffield Primary Stark Strickland Thompson CENTERS

Supporting Objective 4:
Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Mary Grimes Education Center Salazar Transition School Kelly Pre-K Center Huie Education Center CLC Learning Complex

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

BUSINESS/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES Kevin Matlock David Najera PARENT REPRESENTATIVES Lynn Kelly Katrina Garcia Perla Najera ADMINISTRATORS Phil Jackson Barbara Snethkamp STAFF REPRESENTATIVES Caroline Ramirez Carmelina Grilli Eliana Barrett JoLynn Luttrell Shashi Panatpur Rhonda Peterson Carol Welch Amanda Phillips

CAMPUS PLAN REVIEW : Chair Signature Chair Signature Date Date Chair Signature Chair Signature Date Date

C-FBISD VISION
All students will meet the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) at the satisfactory or advanced level and graduate college-ready and/or workforce ready without remediation.

GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD are:

MISSION
Together with families and community we commit all district resources to guide the learning of each student to graduate as: A responsible individual A passionate life-long learner A complex thinker An effective communicator

Responsible individuals who:

Model productive citizenship Practice successful personal management Demonstrate character values and ethical behavior Appreciate the value of diversity Function effectively as team members

Competent learners who:

Continually pursue and integrate knowledge Achieve academic standards Apply various forms of technology Seek educational and career options Produce quality products

STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
We believe that: The economic, political and societal success of our country depends upon a quality education for all. Diversity strengthens the community and enriches the fabric of our society. It is the responsibility of the entire community to partner in the educational process. Learning occurs best in a safe, orderly and nurturing environment. Belonging to a family, to a school and to a community is vital, and this sense of belonging advances learning. People learn at different rates, have different capacities and that each persons educational path deserves to be valued equally. Learning empowers people to reach their full potential: physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally Everyone is a teacher, everyone is a learner.

Complex thinkers who:

Solve problems critically Create original ideas and solutions Understand and apply systems thinking

Effective communicators who:

Read with understanding Interpret information Interact through listening and speaking Write clearly

TARGET AREAS

Title I Targeted Assisted (TA)

Must address the 8 components of a Targeted Assisted Program TA 1. TA 2. TA 3. TA 4. TA 5. TA 6. TA 7. TA 8. Resources used to help children meet state academic achievement standards Planning for identified students incorporated into existing school planning Methods and strategies based on scientifically based research TA program is coordinated with and supports regular educational programs Highly qualified teachers Professional Development Increase parental involvement Coordination of federal, state, and local services

Title I School-wide Components (TS)

TS 1. Comprehensive needs assessment TS 2. School-wide reform strategies TS 3. Highly qualified teachers TS 4. Professional development TS 5. Strategies to attract high-quality highly qualified teachers to high-need schools TS 6. Parental involvement TS 7. Assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs TS 8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding use of academic assessments. TS 9. Students difficulties identified on a timely basis TS 10. Coordination and integration between federal, state, and local services.

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Performance Targets: Employee Job Satisfaction Campus Environment Curriculum and Instruction Student: Attendance Rate Disciplinary Placements SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM Performance Targets: Education Productivity Index (EPI) API SPI Parent Satisfaction Employee Campus Communications

Performance Targets: Academic Performance Index (API) STAAR Satisfactory STAAR Advanced Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations AYP

Performance Targets: Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

Performance Target: Academic Performance Index (API): STAAR Satisfactory; Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations; AYP
ACTION STRATEGY PERSON RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Biweekly assessments and unit/benchmark tests. Atrisk performance data as shown in student profiles as to impact of the various safety net programs. Advanced student data includes ARE meetings, participation in competitions, extension projects and independent contracts Teachers will share writing prompts and rubrics during PLCs to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

RESOURCES

TITLE I COMPONENT

Provide flexible grouping and extended learning opportunities to meet the needs of at-risk and advanced students, primarily in reading, but including other core content areas as well. These groupings will meet during tutoring periods designated during the school day, as well as after school.

Phil Jackson Linda Moen Mary Tweed

Initial identification of targeted students, objectives and appropriate intervention strategies by 9/19/11. Monitoring reviews on 10/19/11, 1/25/11, 3/7/12, and 5/16/12. Training for teachers in lesson design and writing for science as literacy (non-fiction) on 8/16/11 with follow-up trainings during PLCs and Vertical team meetings.

Title 1 funds for tutoring stipends: $64,900; Comp Ed $180,100

TS 1 TS 2 TS 4 TS 8 TS 9

Develop students to have a deep understanding of science vocabulary and concepts through effective use of writing in the science content

Phil Jackson

Science consultants from Title 1 $2000; Journals for students: $1,500 from General Funds

TS 1 TS 2 TS 4 TS 8 TS 9

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

Performance Target: Academic Performance Index (API): STAAR - Advanced; Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations
ACTION STRATEGY
Actively involve teachers in the IIP (Instructional Improvement Process) during 45 minutes of PLC time every two weeks, and team meetings every week with content specialists, and biweekly Vertical team meetings. There is a five point focus to the meetings: 1) Deep Reading, 2) Abundant Writing, 3) Accountable Talk, 4)Metacognition, 5) Motivation. Utilize instructional specialists and coaches to effectively implement the curriculum

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Phil Jackson Shashawn Campbell Tere Troncoso Monica Johnson (assistance from Tanya McWhirter and Diane Filibeck)

TIMELINE
Training on the 5 Focus areas Aug. 15-19. Biweekly PLC and Vertical Team meetings. Weekly Team Meetings with Specialists

EVALUATION/ MEASURE

RESOURCES
District Content Specialists and coaches from Title 1 $114,850; Classroom Library books from Title 1: $14,200

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1 TS 2 TS 4 TS 8 TS 9 TS 10

Meeting agendas, minutes and sign-in sheets; developed teacher tools and sample student work

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Job Satisfaction I would recommend this campus to a friend as a good place to work.
ACTION STRATEGY Provide training on best practices research on Motivation. Tie the motivational strategies to Mindset by Dweck, and Effort Produces Achievement from Principles of Teaching and Learning. There will be a double emphasis on using strategies to help with teacher motivation and student motivation. PERSON RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE Training on Motivation Strategies and Mindset on 8/17/11. Continue training during PLC and Vertical Team time (monthly) EVALUATION/ MEASURE 10% reduction in code of conduct referrals. Raise teacher affirmative teacher response in Curriculum and Instruction on annual staff survey RESOURCES Motivation article and copies of Mindset TITLE I COMPONENT TS 2 TS 4 TS 5

Phil Jackson

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Campus Environment I would characterize my campus as having a positive attitude.
ACTION STRATEGY Involve the faculty in Sunshine Wednesday once a month when there will be an activity planned just for fun. The activities are planned by the staff for the staff to encourage a positive school climate. PERSON RESPONSIBLE Terri Leka Leia Rogers Wendy Griffin TIMELINE 10/11, 11/9, 12/14, 1/18, 2/29, 3/28, 4/18, 5/23 EVALUATION/ MEASURE Activity Agendas RESOURCES TITLE I COMPONENT TS 5

None

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Curriculum and Instruction Teachers work amicably together on common problems.
ACTION STRATEGY Develop teachers into leadership roles in the practices of effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Teachers will continue to develop collaborative strategies to accelerate student achievement through dynamic and focused interactive meetings. PERSON RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE Training on PLCs 10/5/11. Continued modeling and training ongoing through PLCs, Team Meetings and Vertical Team Meetings EVALUATION/ MEASURE Agendas, sign-ins to trainings and meetings; various products produced as a result of effective PLCs RESOURCES General Funds: nominal costs for training materials TITLE I COMPONENT TS 2 TS 4 TS 5

Phil Jackson

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Student: Attendance Rate

ACTION STRATEGY PERSON RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE EVALUATION/ MEASURE RESOURCES TITLE I COMPONENT

Because school attendance and climate are directly related to student fitness and health, we will emphasize the need for improvement in these areas by: incorporate into all PE classes the
Fitnessgram into warm up activities; all Health classes will correlate the importance of fitness to students health, nutrition, and improved standardized test scores; implementation of Fitnessgram test protocols/procedures as per district/state mandate. Scott Erickson On-going

Teacher Lesson Plans and Fitnessgram test

Fitnessgram guidelines and assessments, health books

TS 1 TS 9 TS 10

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Student: Disciplinary Placements

ACTION STRATEGY Implement R-time in every classroom weekly. Rtime is a discussion-based program to develop appropriate behaviors and interactions for students including interventions for bullying and violence prevention. PERSON RESPONSIBLE Phil Jackson Jolene Wasilewski Christina Ruiz Allison Payne TIMELINE Refresher training in Spring semester. R-time scheduled every Tuesday at 7:45 am EVALUATION/ MEASURE 10% reduction in code of conduct referrals. RESOURCES Update/refresh R-time materials out of General Funds: $200 TITLE I COMPONENT TS 2 TS 4

Supporting Objective 3

Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Performance Target: Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

ACTION STRATEGY Examine campus staffing efficiency and make recommendation(s) to central office PERSON RESPONSIBLE Phil Jackson TIMELINE Jan Mar 2012 EVALUATION/ MEASURE Staffing costs RESOURCES TITLE I COMPONENT TS 3 TS 5 TS 10

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Education Productivity Index (EPI); API; SPI

ACTION STRATEGY Maintain appropriate documentation of HQ status of teachers and paraprofessionals, thereby focusing on the importance of hiring only HQ teachers and teacher assistants who are HQ. Actively seek high quality highly qualified teachers through recruitment efforts of the Personnel Department. PERSON RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE EVALUATION/ MEASURE Number of HQ teachers and HQ teacher assistants hired RESOURCES TITLE I COMPONENT

Phil Jackson

On-going

None

TS 3 TS 5

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Parent Satisfaction

ACTION STRATEGY Encourage parents to actively participate in school through PTA and school-wide activities. Activities include PTA meetings, Meet the Teacher Night, Music/Art shows, Cinco de Mayo celebration, Fall Carnival, Gingerbread House building, Field Day, etc. PERSON RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE Monthly PTA and/or school-wide activities (see list in action strategy) EVALUATION/ MEASURE Number of participants in activities RESOURCES TITLE I COMPONENT TS 6 TS 10

Phil Jackson

PTA funding source

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Employee: Campus Communication School has system of communication thats open, regular and honest
ACTION STRATEGY PERSON RESPONSIBLE Phil Jackson Team Leaders: (Caroline Ramirez, Carmelina Grilli, Eliana Barrett, JoLynn Luttrell, Shashi Panatpur, Rhonda Peterson, Carol Welch) TIMELINE K-5 9/31/11 PK 8/25/11 (early childhood transition) K 10/19/11; 1 10/20/11 2 12/13/11 3 12/13/11 4 3/6/12 5 10/19/11 Art/Music 12/13/11, 3/6/11, 5/8/12 Pre-K Round-up in April EVALUATION/ MEASURE RESOURCES TITLE I COMPONENT

Provide for each grade level at least one parent education seminar to discuss strategies for parents to use at home that will help their child be successful in school. This includes transition activities from early childhood programs.

Parent sign-in sheets, agendas

Supplies and stipends for teachers to present workshops: Title 1 $2,841

TS 6 TS 7

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

ERG Performance Index Education Productivity Index (EPI) Academic Performance Index (API) Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

2010 Rank 97 8 153

2011 Target 75 5 100

2011 Rank

2012 Target

2012 Rank

Employee Opinion Survey

2011 Result 95 98 88 97

2012 Target 98 99 94 99

2012 Result

recommend this campus to a friend as a good place to work. Employee Campus Environment I would characterize my campus as having a positive atmosphere. on common problems.
Employee Curriculum and Instruction Support Teachers work amicably together Employee Campus Communication

Employee Job Satisfaction I would

RESULTS - 2012 PROGRESS TOWARD TARGETS # of Targets Met # of Targets Not Met Percent at Target

School has system of communication thats open, regular and honest.

AEIS Campus Rating Student Attendance Rate Students with Disciplinary Placements Achieving Quality Together (Parent Survey) Very Satisfied or Satisfied with District

2011 Result Rec. 96.8 35 2011 Result 95

2012 Target Exempl. 97 20 2012 Target 97

2012 Result

C-FBISD

ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) Met AYP 2008 2009 2010 2011 Met Met Met Met Meet

2012 Result

Target 2012 Results 2012

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

READING/ELA MATHEMATICS
2012 % ADV Target (34) 34 (33) 33 25 100 25 33 Result

READING/ELA

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

MATHEMATICS

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Resul t

2011
% COM Target (9) 42 (45) 41 35 91 25 41

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Result

(92) 91 (94) 91 87 100 82 91

(93) 92 (95) 92 90 100 85 92

(33) 33 (25) 32 18 87 11 32

(100) 95 (100) 95 92 100 91 96

(100) 96 (100) 96 93 100 92 97

(8) 41 (44) 40 27 90 18 40

WRITING
WRITING 2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Target NA 41 (72) 40 25 100 25 43 Result

SCIENCE
SCIENCE 2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

NA 97 (100) 96 93 100 79 96

NA 98 (100 98 95 100 85 98

NA 40 (71) 38 10 82 21 42

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Target NA 30 (30) 30 25 100 25 30 Result

NA 83 (80) 80 69 100 85 81

NA 90 (90) 90 85 100 86 90

NA 29 (30) 29 8 73 0 28

SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES 2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM Target

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Result

RESULTS - 2012 PROGRESS TOWARD TARGETS # of Targets Met # of Targets Not Met Percent at Target SATISFACTORY ADVANCED

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