Forney Independent School District 2012-2014 Campus Improvement Plan Nell Rhea Elementary School Scott Fisher Principal Barbi Donehoo Assistant Principal Reviewed and Adopted by Forney ISD Board of Trustees FISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. MISSION STATEMENT AT NELL RHEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WE ARE DEDICATED TO EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS SO THAT THEY BECOME RESPONSIBLE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY BY WORKING TOGETHER IN A COLLABORATIVE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES ALL CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR OPTIMUM LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT. VISION STATEMENT INSPIRING STUDENTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION BELIEFS The following FISD Board beliefs guide campus and district decisions: • Truth and honesty are non-negotiable • Graduates should be equipped to pursue whatever path forward they desire (career, higher education, technical) • We will provide the best opportunity for students to become productive contributors to society • Each child has a right to an education that will allow him/her to maximize his/her abilities • Schools should foster a secure and safe environment that instills a student’s desire for knowledge and a love for learning • People are our best resources • Quality educators are the foundation for quality education • We should be fiscally responsible with taxpayer money • Students are our focal point and all decisions should be made in their best interest • A partnership between community and the district is essential for developing a quality educational system Campus Performance Objectives Council 2013-2014 Position Principal, ad hoc Assistant Principal, ad hoc Parent Parent Business Representative Business Representative Community Representative Community Representative Non-Classroom Professional Staff Central Office Representative Classroom Teacher Classroom Teacher Classroom Teacher Classroom Teacher Classroom Teacher Classroom Teacher Classroom Teacher Name Scott Fisher Barbi Donehoo Sam Dimson Odette Ponce Tyler Moore Jana Martinez Faye Hornsby Todd Hardy Brianne DeAnda Debbie Kneggs Jaime Littlejohn Kimberly Ragland Leslie Camp Shelley Houston Amy Lemons Carri Honeycutt Raylene Myers Affiliation/Grade Level Grade 3 Grade 1 Northwestern Mutual Manpower Community Member Community Member Counselor FISD Administration Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1 Kindergarten Forney ISD District Goals Goal # 1 Accountability and Learning We will effectively deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using technology, assessment data and other effective instructional strategies to engage all learners in meaningful learning experiences. Goal # 2 Business/Finance In order to maximize taxpayer dollars, Forney ISD will work diligently to ensure fiscal responsibility in all areas throughout the District. Goal # 3 Operations FISD will work to increase efficiency in district operations while ensuring a safe, orderly and healthy environment to support and promote student learning. Goal # 4 Communications/ Community and Business Relations Through open and timely communication, FISD will partner with parents, community and businesses to provide the best educational opportunities for our students. Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Summary of Findings Data Sources Reviewed: TAKS Data – 2009, 2010, 2011 STAAR Data – 2012, 2013 PEIMS – Demographic & Special Programs PEIMS – Discipline Data RTI Student Data AWARE Forethought AEIS Reports 2012-2013 Campus Improvement Plan FISD Strategic Plan FISD Board Goals Area Reviewed Summary of Strengths What were the identified strengths? Student Achievement *Exemplary Campus 2009 & 2010 *Recognized Campus 2011 School Culture and Climate *Rachel’s Challenge *Eagle Rallies to celebrate success *Hoo-Rhea Coupons *Excellent Eagles Recognition Staff Quality/ Professional Development *All teachers are highly qualified. *Student-centered staff focused on learning Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment *Utilize Forney Focus to prepare lesson plans *CBA’s in Forethought *AIMSweb Screener (RTI) *AWARE (data management) Summary of Needs What were the identified needs? Priorities What are the priorities for the campus, including how federal and state program funds will be used? *Economically Disadvantaged *Full-time Title I Teacher Students in Math *Tutoring by teachers *Hispanic students in Reading & Math *Staff STAAR Training *Continue with reinforcing good *Bullying presentations/lessons character and kindness *Counselor lessons on bullying/Cyber bullying *Staff recognition activities to promote positive morale *STAAR Training *GT Training *ELPS Training *Gifted Training (30 hrs.) *Forethought & AWARE Training *Literacy training *Forethought Training *Forethought & AWARE Training *AWARE Training *Walk-throughs *Progress Monitor targeted students *STAAR Training *Continue with SST Meetings *Disaggregate data / Rhea-dar Meetings *Funding Literacy Library *PreK-2 Framework Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Summary of Findings Area Reviewed Summary of Strengths What were the identified strengths? Family and Community Involvement *Grade Level Programs *Fall Festival *Open House *School & Teacher Webpages *Facebook Page School Context and Organization Technology *Master Schedule conducive to learning *5th & 6th graders 1:1 laptops *All rooms: projector/document camera *3 Neo Alpha Smarts on campus *Numerous Promethean Boards Summary of Needs What were the identified needs? Priorities What are the priorities for the campus, including how federal and state program funds will be used? *Continue seeking/exploring ways to *Establishing a Facebook Page involve parents and community. *Improving Communication Venues *Parent Conferences twice per year *Continuous update of Rhea Website *Continuous update of Parent Portal *Utilization of School Messenger to inform parents of events and important information *Continue improving PLC scheduling. *Complete putting Promethean *Continue attaining Promethean Boards as Boards in all classrooms. needed *Fully incorporate technology into instruction through such resources as Brain Pop, United Streaming, and Promethean Planet. Title I, Part A School-wide Components: 1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school(including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards described in section 1111(b)(1). 2. School-wide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement, use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research, and that include strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the State student academic achievement standards who are members of the target population of any program that is included in the school-wide program. 3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers. 4. In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards. 5. Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools. 6. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services. 7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First, or a State-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs. 8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments described in section 1111(b)(3) in order to provide information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program. 9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards required by section 1111(b) (1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to ensure that student difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance. 10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs, including programs supported under this Act, violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education and job training. TITLE I Forney ISD has written polices and procedures for the following: District and Campus Parent Involvement Policies, Parent Compacts, and Identification of students for Title I supplemental services. Forney ISD students are identified and exited based on district established criteria found in the Title I Procedures Manual. TOTAL TITLE I Part A funds allotted to the campus: $ 79,106 Total FTEs funded through Title I for the campus: 1 State Compensatory Education Forney ISD has written polices and procedures for the following: Forney ISD students are identified and exited based on the State of Texas Student Eligibility Criteria. Counselors identify students at risk in September/October of each school year based state criteria. Total SCE funds allotted to the campus: $ 88,674 Total FTEs funded through SCE at the campus: 3 Division of Accountability and Learning CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT STUDENT SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS SPECIAL POPULATIONS TECHNOLOGY Forney ISD Division Goal 1 Accountability and Learning We will effectively deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using technology, assessment data and other effective instructional strategies to engage all learners in meaningful learning experiences. Forney ISD Division Goal 1: Accountability and Learning We will effectively deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using technology, assessment data and other effective instructional strategies to engage all learners in meaningful learning experiences. Campus Goal: Rhea Elementary School teachers and staff will plan and provide quality instruction based on the rigor of the district curriculum in order to advance the academic progress of all students and all student groups. Objective 1 – 90% of K-2 students will reach grade level goals on fluency and comprehension. Objective 2 – 90% of 3-6 students will pass the STAAR assessment in all content areas. Objective 3 - ELL students in grades 3-6 will meet system safeguard standard of 50% in Math. No. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 Implementation Strategies Continue to provide interventions in the Learning Lab, Title I classroom and pullout settings Analyze DRA/EDL data to determine student reading levels Utilize AIMSweb data to identify at-risk students Transition to a school-wide Title I campus Disaggregate data using AWARE 2.2 Engage teachers in ongoing STAAR training 2.3 ELPS training utilized in instruction Staff Responsible for Monitoring Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) Evaluation that Demonstrates Success 12/13 Administrators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals Administrators/ Teachers Teachers/Counselor/ Administrators Administrators/Title I Teacher Teachers/ Administrators Administrators Learning Lab and Title I software programs 8 DRA/EDL Assessment materials AIMSweb 1, 2, 8 Title I Teachers - $48,746 3, 9, 10 Eduphoria 8 Student rosters served in Title I program AWARE reports Lead4ward materials 4 Agendas Administrators/ Teachers ELPS teacher resources and materials 2, 4 Lesson Plans & Walkthroughs 8 Accomplished Y/N/OG 6 Weeks Reports, AIMSweb Reports, DRA/EDL Levels Student Reading Level Reports At-Risk Lists Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 13/14 No. 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Implementation Strategies Staff Responsible for Monitoring Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Analyze DCE, CBA & STAAR results for all student groups to determine students who need interventions Provide enrichment activities for GATE and higher level learners Administrators/ Teachers AWARE reports Administrators/GATE trained teacher Purchase Scholastic Do the Math Program and provide as an intervention support for Tier III 3rd Math Students Purchase Math Reads and provide as an intervention support for Tier III 1st and 2nd Math Students District Administrators Lessons in Forethought/GATE coordinator $3,820.00 District Administrators $1,030.00 Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) 1, 2, 8 2, 9 2, 9 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 ELT and After-school Tutoring plans Y Lesson Plans, GATE Student Project Showcase Y Student Usage and Progress Reports Student Usage and Progress Reports N/A N/A 13/14 No. 3.1 Implementation Strategies Academic Interventions: • Staffing Change – Additional intervention aide hired to work with struggling students • Refer students who are not currently receiving formal interventions to the Student Support Team (SST) • Math teachers will meet with teachers from across the district will meet regularly to discuss math curriculum and instructional issues • Dual Language teachers will meet regularly with the District Bilingual Coordinator to address the needs of ELL learners Staff Responsible for Monitoring Administrators/ Teachers Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) AWARE Reports, Title 1 Funds, Learning Lab/SuccessMaker, SST Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) 2, 8, 9 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Unit Assessments, Title 1 Reports, Learning Lab Gains Reports, Student Performance on Formal Classroom Tests/Assignments N/A 13/14 Forney ISD Division Goal 1: Accountability and Learning We will effectively deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using technology, assessment data and other effective instructional strategies to engage all learners in meaningful learning experiences. Campus Goal: Rhea Elementary School will provide all applicable social services to students and their families within the scope of the educational setting. Objective 1 – 100% of individuals who meet the eligibility for homeless services will be contacted and provided with needed resources for their families. No. 1.1 1.2 Implementation Strategies Staff Responsible for Monitoring Provide homeless families with educational services for which they are eligible Nurse, Counselor, District Homeless Liaison Ensure that McKinney-Vento Act posters are displayed on campus in areas visible to the public. Administrators Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Supplies and services such as free/reduced meals, immunization information, vision/dental referrals and clothing. Posters Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) 10 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Number of homeless referrals Y 10 Required postings checklist Y 13/14 Division of Business and Finance Business Operations Payroll Account Payable Accounting Forney ISD Division Goal 2 Business/Finance In order to maximize taxpayer dollars, Forney ISD will work diligently to ensure fiscal responsibility in all areas throughout the District. Forney ISD Division Goal 2. Business and Finance In order to maximize taxpayer dollars, Forney ISD will work diligently to ensure fiscal responsibility in all areas throughout the District. Campus Goal: Rhea Elementary School will be fiscally responsible while providing a positive learning environment with necessary materials and resources. Objective 1 – Increase the amount of funding from outside sources than was obtained in the previous school year. No. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Implementation Strategies Encourage teachers to apply for local and other grants Continue to closely monitor student attendance and follow the district protocol for attendance documentation Hold a Fall Festival to obtain additional funds for student activity account Continue to communicate through electronic means in order to reduce printing and paper costs Conduct needs analysis and relate all spending to campus, mission, vision and needs Staff Responsible for Monitoring Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Administrators FELF Grant applications Administrators, PEIMS clerk TEAMS Weekly attendance reports, attendance letters, truancy court dockets Administrators, Teachers Administrators, Teachers, Office Staff Administrators, Teachers, PTO Volunteers, Fall Festival Committee School Fusion, Outlook, School Messenger Administrators, Teachers Needs analysis activity, Campus budget, TxEIS Y Y Festival profit Y Observation of Campus and Teacher Websites, School Messenger log Purchasing/Spending Reports Y Y 13/14 Division of Operations Athletics Child Nutrition Human Resources Maintenance and Energy Mtg. Fine Arts Safety and Security Health Services Transportation Forney ISD Division Goal 3 Operations FISD will work to increase efficiency in district operations while ensuring a safe, orderly and healthy environment to support and promote student learning. Forney ISD Division Goal 3: Operations FISD will work to increase efficiency in district operations while ensuring a safe, orderly and healthy environment to promote student learning. Campus Goal: Rhea Elementary School will provide a safe, secure, healthy and drug free environment conducive to student achievement and learning. Objective 1 – 100% of students will participate in character education/personal safety lessons which address the following topics: anti-bullying, tobacco and alcohol education, fire safety and drug awareness. No. 1.1 1.2 2.2 Implementation Strategies Integrate the Core Essentials Character Program from Chick-Fil-A, Project Wisdom and Rachel’s Challenge activities into a schoolwide character education program Maintain a safe, secure and orderly environment through Red Ribbon Week, Fire Safety Week, Tobacco education, and Anti-bullying activities Implement activities such as birthday recognitions, positive bulletin boards and monthly events to improve staff morale. Staff Responsible for Monitoring Administrators, Teachers, Counselor Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Core Essentials Curriculum Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) 10 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Teacher lesson plans, Guidance counseling plans Y Administrators, Teachers, Counselor Red Ribbon Week materials, Campus Budget 10 Teacher lesson plans, Guidance counseling plans Y Administrators Principal’s activity account Staff climate survey Y 13/14 Forney ISD Division Goal 3: Operations FISD will work to increase efficiency in district operations while ensuring a safe, orderly and healthy environment to promote student learning. Department Goal: Health Services will promote wellness &safety with all staff & students to increase productivity and effective learning. Objective 1 : Increase employee wellness and safety awareness. Objective 2 : Increase student awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Objective 3 : Standardize operations within the Health Services Department to increase the quality and efficiency of the care being provided. No. 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 Implementation Strategies Staff Responsible for Monitoring Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Motivate staff to adopt a healthy lifestyle with incentives provided by completing a wellness program Nurse/ CATCH committee CATCH materials, Wellness program, Campus budget Educate staff on current safety concerns Nurse/Administrators Safety newsletter Provide nursing assessments, care, and, if needed, medical referrals when requested by staff Perform accurate and timely Vision, Hearing, and Scoliosis Screenings while making referrals as needed Ensure up to date vaccination records for all students Provide age appropriate wellness teaching (growth and development, dental hygiene, hand washing) Nurse Nurse Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) Campus budget Screening forms equipment and Nurse Vaccination records, TEAMS Nurse Wellness materials, campus budget 10 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Increase in Wellness Program participation and decrease in employee absences due to illness Decrease in incident reports due to injuries (decrease in workers’ compensation) Increase in employee attendance (decrease in substitute use) Increase in student performance with correction of sensory deficit 100% compliance with state reporting Decrease in student absences Y Y Y Y Y Y 13/14 Forney ISD Division Goal 3: Operations FISD will work to increase efficiency in district operations while ensuring a safe, orderly and healthy environment to promote student learning. Department Goal: Health Services will promote wellness &safety with all staff & students to increase productivity and effective learning. Objective 1 : Increase employee wellness and safety awareness. Objective 2 : Increase student awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Objective 3 : Standardize operations within the Health Services Department to increase the quality and efficiency of the care being provided. No. 3.2 3.3 Implementation Strategies Provide an up to date medical problems list for all teachers Provide the cafeteria manager with an up to date list of student specific food allergies Staff Responsible for Monitoring Nurse Nurse Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Staff Emergency Information Form Student Health Information Form Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Each teacher will possess a list in red emergency folders Decrease in allergic reactions Y Y 13/14 Forney ISD Division Goal 3: Operations FISD will work to increase efficiency in district operations while ensuring a safe, orderly and healthy environment to promote student learning. Campus Goal: Rhea Elementary School will continue to provide exemplary instruction with highly qualified teachers and support staff. Objective 1 – 100% of all staff members will meet the highly qualified standards Objective 2 – 100% of Intervention Teachers & Aides will receive training on programs to support struggling learners. No. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Implementation Strategies Maintain 100% HQ Status and Retention. Include HQ status in the criteria for screening prospective teacher employees Complete forms via "WebApps roster Application" so that proposed staffing changes can be reviewed by HR Department to ensure HQ standards are met. Submit personnel recommendations to the Human Resources Dept. prior to communicating offers of employment to insure HQ status is assessed. Communicate campus level expectations and monitor the activity of any teachers who are hired prior to meeting HQ status in order to expedite standards being met. Cooperate with central administration to plan and implement professional development activities to ensure teachers maintain HQ status. Staff Responsible for Monitoring Principal Principal Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) Web Apps, interview materials, HR Staff 3 Web Apps, HR Staff 3 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Certification status Y Updated employee roster Y Principal Web Apps, HR Staff 3 Certification status Y Principal Web Apps, HR Staff 3 Certification status Y Principal Staff and Time / Professional Development Coordinator 3 Number of highly qualified staff members Y 13/14 No. 2.1 2.2 2.3 Implementation Strategies The Title I Intervention teachers and aides will provided professional development in order to implement the Do the Math Tier III intervention program The Title I Intervention teachers and aides will provided professional development in order to implement the Math Reads Tier III intervention program Title I teachers will attend Creative Mathematics (Kim Sutton) Conference to increase math awareness and strategies Staff Responsible for Monitoring District Administrators District Administrators District Administrators Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) $133.16 $133.16 $211.35 Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) 2, 9 2, 9 2, 9 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Training certificates and student usage reports and documentation N/A Training certificates and student usage reports and documentation N/A Conference Certificates N/A 13/14 Communications/ Community and Business Relations Forney ISD Goal 4: Communications/Community and Business Relations Through open and timely communication, FISD will partner with parents, community and businesses to provide the best educational opportunities for our students. Forney ISD Division Goal 4: Communications/ Community and Business Relations Through open and timely communication, FISD will partner with parents, community and businesses to provide the best educational opportunities for our students. Campus Goal: Objective 1 – 100% of Rhea Elementary School parents will receive communication through a variety methods including: campus website, electronic newsletters, phone calls, emails, text messages, Facebook and portable marquee. No. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Implementation Strategies Teachers will utilize newsletters and class web site to communicate classroom and campus activities Administrators will provide consistent communication with parents through monthly campus newsletters and reminders about special events Utilize Parent Portal to communicate with parents regarding grades and attendance Partner with the Rhea PTO to increase parent and community involvement by providing volunteer opportunities throughout the school year Hold a PTO Membership drive to recruit additional volunteers Staff Responsible for Monitoring Teachers Administrators Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) School Fusion, Outlook School Fusion, School Messenger Administrators, Teachers TEAMS, PEIMS Clerk Administrators, PTO Volunteer coordinator Volunteer Training Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Observation of School Fusion web site Y Electronic copies of newsletters, School Messenger log Y Confirmation of posted grades Y 6 Parent Volunteer logs Y Administrators, PTO Volunteer Coordinators PTO membership application 6 Completed PTO membership applications, Parent Volunteer logs Y 13/14 No. 1.6 1.7 Implementation Strategies The Home-School Connection Monthly newsletters will be purchased and distributed to support parents on fostering school success, improving parenting skills, strengthening family live, building positive character traits and strengthening the home/school partnership. FISD will provide English or Spanish as a Second Language Training for our parents, as well as parenting and teaching tips to enable them to have meaningful opportunities to participate in their children’s education (i.e. parent conferences, homework help and volunteering). Staff Responsible for Monitoring District Administrators Resources/ Funding Source (Human, Materials, Fiscal) $147.00 Title I Targeted Components (Code by #) 4, 6 Evaluation that Demonstrates Success Accomplished Y/N/OG 12/13 Title I meeting attendance, Feedback from parents, Parent survey, Volunteer documentation N/A District Administrators $2,203.33 4, 6 Training attendance documentation, Campus volunteer training attendance, Parent/Teacher conference documentation N/A 13/14