Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
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Garland Independent School District
Region 10
Garland, TX
Power of One School Rally
Yearbook Club
Student-Staff Kickball Game
Kimberlin Academy Administrators
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Mida Milligan, Principal
Andrea Kleckner, Assistant Principal
Tammy Sullivan, Counselor
Amazing Teachers and Support Staff
Administrators
Pumped up for
Field Day
Staff picture-PTA donated climbing wall
Celebrating our counselor with a
Walk of Fame on Counselor’s Day
Our Mission
ALE Students at work
Students dress up as
book characters
The mission of Kimberlin Academy is to foster
excellence among the students, faculty, and parents in
order to provide an enriched learning environment that
gives all students the best opportunity to reach their full
potential academically and creatively. This is achieved
by working together and by continually striving for
excellence in academics and personal character, while
encouraging continuing education, family involvement,
and civic responsibility.
Rachel’s Challenge Rally
Demographic Data and School Information
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Students wear wrist bands
as a pledge to accept others.
Crazy Hair
RR Goal
Day
4th Grade Safety Patrol
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475 Students, K-5
Eco Dis: 44%
Diverse Population: 43%
Hispanic, 28% White, 20%
African American, 5% Asian,
4% Two or More
Fine Arts/GT Magnet School
Programs: General Ed,
Bilingual, Applied Learning
Environment (ALE), Gifted
Academics, Talented Music
and Art
Low Socioeconomic
Neighborhood
Heterogeneous and ability
grouped classes for real-world
learning
Collaborative Groups
Our Focus
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Educating the Whole Child:
Minds, Hearts, and Bodies
Climate and Culture that Foster
Growth
Relevant Learning in Academics
and Fine Arts
Character and Citizenship
Technology Integration
Collaborative Groups
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Critical Thinkers, Leaders
Home-School-Community
Connections
Students solve a mystery at CSI-Knight
UIL
Academic
Team
Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction:
Frameworks for Educating All Learners
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District Curriculum
Enriched Curriculum
Accelerated Curriculum
Horizontal and Vertical
Alignment
Cross-Curricular Planning
Co- and Extra-Curricular
Enrichment
Formative assessments:
for re-teach, intervention,
tutorials
Arboretum Field Trip to see Chihuly
Strings Class
Garden Club
Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction:
Focused and Engaging Instruction
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Clear learning objectives
Aligned activities
Shared lesson plans
Technology integration
Hands-on learning
Collaborative
Research on laptops
Microscope Learning
Station
Shared Projects
Student designed and painted
wall mural
Posted learning objectives
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Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction:
Professional Collaboration
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4th Grade preps for Round Table meeting
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5th Grade Teachers at
Camp Training
Norms/CARA
Weekly Round Table Meetings and
Staff Meetings
Six Weeks Vertical Alignment and
Planning
DuFour’s Professional Learning
Communities Model
Formative Assessment/Corrective
Teaching
Classroom Walkthroughs/Continuous
Feedback
Instructional Support
Staff/Interventionist
Parent and Community Support
Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction: Continuous Evaluation
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Lesson Plans
Checks for Understanding
Curriculum Assessments
Benchmarks
Ongoing Formative Assessments
Progress Monitoring
Differentiation
Enrichment
Intervention
Students
use Digitz
to practice
factoring
and
multiples
Students create decimal iMovie
in math class
Harp lesson
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students :
Interactive Learning Environment
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Live Announcements
Safety Patrol
Class Zookeepers
Collaborative Learning
Morning Music Moments
Sunshiners
Student Health/PE Ambassadors
Field Trips/Camp
Brain Gym
Field Trip
Morning News Anchors and Techs
Backdrop designed and created by
students.
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students to Achieve:
Enrichment
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Primary and Kimberlin Choirs
Book Club
Gardening Club
UIL Academic Competition
Technology Club
Harp, guitar, piano, and violin lessons
K-Kids
Yearbook
Lego robotics
Sewing for Africa
Running Club
Ballet Folklorico
Enriched art and music
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students to Achieve:
Intervention and Extension
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Focus on Student Learning and Growth
Differentiated & Individualized Instruction
Field Trips (Camp Goddard, Enterprise
City, Symphony, Opera, Bodyology,
Museums, Arboretum, Theatre, etc.)
Collaborative
Writing
Students run a food stand at Enterprise City
Learning
to fish at
Camp
Goddard
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students to Achieve:
Use of research-based strategies and training
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Problem Solving & Comprehension (Whimbey)
Love & Logic (Fay)
High Yield Strategies (Marzano)
Essential 55 by Ron Clark
Learning by Doing (DuFour)
Framework for Understanding Poverty (Payne)
Professional Journals/Articles
Workshops and Conferences
Effectiveness of the Coordination of the Title I Program with Other
Programs: Title I and Special Programs
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Equitable Learning Opportunities for All
Students-SPED, Bilingual, GT, General Ed.
Technology Integration
Differentiated Instruction
Collaborative Groups
ALE students at Special Olympics
Students create a decimal Animoto
on an iPad in collaborative groups.
2nd grade student artwork
Effectiveness of the Coordination of the Title I Program
with Other Programs: Closing the Gap
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IST works with small
groups
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Building-Wide Intervention Program
RtI and Student Support Team Structures
Daily class intervention (small group/one-on-one
instruction)
Computer Club before and after school
Reading and Math Stars
Spark Mentors
Math and Literacy Interventionist
Parent and Community Tutors
Extended Intervention Day Program
Lab C-perfect
setting for
differentiation
Volunteer tutors work
one-on-one.
Effectiveness of the Coordination of the Title I Program with Other
Programs: Programs and Activities
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Bilingual /ESL Support
SBIEP/Helping Teacher Model-SPED
Regular Ed/GT/504/Dyslexia
Technology
Intervention
Extra Curricular Activities
ALE student
guitar lesson
Student Food Friend Ambassadors
Kinder
students
do a
scavenger
hunt with QR
codes and
iPods.
Effectiveness of Professional Development: Selection and
Development
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Data Disaggregation
Walkthroughs
Multiple Measures (CNA)
All Stakeholders
Collaborative/PLCs
Individualized for Specific Needs
Teacher Requests
Student Surveys
Teacher Evaluations
We fill each other’s
buckets with kind
words.
Student zookeepers take care of class pets.
Effectiveness of Professional Development: Communication and
Collaboration
 Collaborative Weekly Planning
 Integration of Research-Based Strategies
 Peer Observations
 Trainer of Trainers
 “Flip” PLC
 Support Staff
 Staff Newsletter
 Staff Interactive Blog
Flipped
instruction2012-13
initiative
Keeping the
flame of
learning alive!
KAE 2012
theme for staff
development.
Effectiveness of Professional Development: Evaluation
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Walkthroughs
Assessment Data
Weekly Minutes from
Round Table
Staff Development
Evaluation Surveys
Staff Meetings
Open Classrooms
Open Dialogue
CIT
Student Surveys
IST Feedback
Mighty
Writers
Bulletin
Board
Contest
Observing
chemical
changes in
science
ALE student using IntelliTools for
ELA on Mac computer
Effectiveness of Partnerships with Parents, Families, and the
Community: Parental Involvement
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Campus Improvement Team
Parent Involvement Policy
Parent Workshops
Active PTA Board and PTA
Association
Parent/Community Volunteers
Classroom Support
PTA Spring Carnival
Volunteer
luncheon
Muffins
for
Moms
Effectiveness of Partnerships with Parents, Families, and the
Community: Events
Veteran’s Day
Family Learning Night
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Parent Conferences
Spirit Nights
Book Fair
Veteran’s Day
Grandparent’s Day
School Carnival
Parent University
Family Learning Events
Choir/Strings
Performances
Bus Driver Reception
Parent University
Grandparent’s Day
Effectiveness of Partnerships with Parents, Families, and the
Community: Parent /Community Support
 PTA/Family Newsletters
 Parent Volunteers
 Group/Team Sponsors
 Career Day
 Camp/Field Trip
Chaperones
 Family Spirit Nights
Parents chaperone field trips
 Recycling Events
 UIL Coaches
 Classroom support
 Tutors
Pilgrim and Indian
Thanksgiving Dinner
Award Winning
Monthly PTA
Newsletter
Principal’s
Newsletter for
Families
Collaboration and Community
Community Partnerships
 Healthy Zone-Cooper Fitness
and Troy Aikman
 Garland Power and Light
 EcoLab
 HEB Community Challenge
 ING
 Dairy Max/Oak Farms
 Dallas Life (Sandwiches
for the Homeless)
Ecolab
Grant
Sandwiches for the Homeless
Fuel Up to Play 360
Grant
ING Run
Healthy Zone Kick-off
Continuous Improvement and Growth
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Kinder teacher
at TCEA
conference in
Austin with
Moby from
Brain Pop
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Donuts
for
Dudes
Rachel’s Challenge
Bulletin Board
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Hire Highly Motivated/Talented
Educators
Provide Support Structures
Relevant Professional
Development
Reflective/Collaborative Process
Involve with all StakeholdersFamily/Community
Focus on Needs
Whole Child/Whole Teacher
Development
Celebrate Success
Real World Connections
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Learning that is Fun
21st Century Skills
Students as Active Participants
Student Leaders
Real World Learning
Opportunities
Relevant to Student Interests
Creating a math rap using
Garage Band
Kiwanis Kids donations
Student research projects
ALE student using iPad for math patterns
Recognitions and Awards
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TEA Exemplary School
TBEC Honor Roll for 8 consecutive years
Gold Performance Awards from TEA in all categories
NCEA High Performing School for 2 consecutive years
A “Best School in the Metroplex” by D Magazine
District Art Show
Nominated one of “The Best Public Schools” by Texas Monthly
District Attendance and Website Awards
Math-Science Middle School Competition Awards
Sandy Lake Choir and Strings Awards
Math Science Team
District Art Contests
Trophy
and art
work
display
case
What’s the Buzz…
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Kimberlin Academy is a parent’s dream for a quality education for their child. It was imperative for our child to be in this program
after hearing top notch reviews on the school. I don't take for granted the outstanding performance of the teachers and staff,
phenomenal curriculum, exceptional enrichment programs, outstanding PTA and awesome delivery of motivation and delivery of a
sound educational experience. -Third grade parent
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It is among the few public elementary schools in Texas to receive a distinguished Great Schools rating…a community rating of 5 out
of 5 stars… – Greatschool.com
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Our school is fun and cool. – Fourth Grade Student
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It is impressive how much Kimberlin teachers and students GIVE to their community! At Kimberlin, students learn so much about their
responsibilities of giving to others. Kimberlin teachers and administration hold themselves to much higher standards than the
average educator. – District Staff Member
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My kids have thrived at Kimberlin. It's great to have them at a school with such concerned teachers, administration and parents. The
curriculum is more interesting and in-depth than at other schools they've attended, and their arts and music classes are wonderful. –
Parent on greatschools.com
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I am so happy to be at Kimberlin. This is the best place to work! – Kimberlin Teacher Blog Comment
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My daughter has attended Kimberlin since kindergarten. Everything about this school is great. Faculty and staff are awesome.
Parents are very involved making PTA effective and worthwhile. –Parent on Greatschools.com
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I was a Kimberlin parent for five years before becoming a Kimberlin teacher six years ago. I have never been associated with a
finer group of students, parents, educators, and staff. I have a deep love, respect, and appreciation for this school. – Parent and
Teacher
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I believe that our success comes from the attitude that each student, staff member, and parent is part of our Kimberlin
family. Family wants nothing but the best for each other. We protect each other, advocate for each other, build each other up,
and help each other through struggles. We are a village! –Staff member
Comment from a student written on the pavement
outside on the last day of school:
“I love you school” with a smiley face
and arrow pointing to the school.