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Whitney Independent School District

Whitney High School

2013-2014 Campus Improvement PlanAccountability Rating: Met Standard

Board Approval Date: June 10, 2013

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Mission StatementWHS'objective is to become student-centered in all of our classes. We will use the HEAT framework to determine the

level of higher-order thinking, engagement, authenticity, and technology use for all lessons. We will encourageteachers to utilize many different student-centered strategies, but we will begin by primarily learning to develop and

implement project-based lessons.

VisionAt WHS, our goal is to prepare our students to acquire the necessary skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century

by making learning authentic, inspiring, engaging, innovative, and relevant.

InitiativeCreating Authentic Thinking Students

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Table of Contents

Comprehensive Needs Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Student Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6School Culture and Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Family and Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Goal 2: WHS will increase the integration of technological resources and systems to make instruction more student-centered, encourage cooperativelearning, and encourage increased teacher/student interaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Goal 3: WHS will have a safe, orderly environment that promotes successful student learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Goal 4: WHS will maintain a strong and stable financial position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

System Safeguard Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Plan Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Addendums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

Whitney Independent School District opened in 1880 and is located in Whitney, TX. Whitney is part of Hill County in Central Texas and is 12 miles west ofthe county seat, Hillsboro, TX. Whitney is a rural community with Lake Whitney as the main attraction. Lake Whitney was designated as the GetawayCapital of Texas by the Texas Legislature in 2005.

Whitney High School serves students in 9th through 12th grades.

WHS ended the 2011-2012 school year with and enrollment of 405 students and served 396 students during the 2012-2013 school.

During the 2012-2013 school year, the student population was 4.4% African-American, 78.2% Anglo, 14.3% Hispanic and 1.2 American Indian.

The socioeconomic status for WHS was 53.8% economically disadvantaged during 2012-2013.

In 2012-2013, WHS had 45.7 staff members. The staff population was 94.7% Anglo, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.7% American Indian, 52% male and 48% female,5.3% beginning year teachers, 13.3% 1-5 years of experience, 18.6% 6-10 years of experience, 37% 11-20 years of experience, and 25.7% over 20 years ofexperience. 100% of WISD teachers were considered Highly Qualified in 2012-2013.

The overall drop-out rate was 1.5% and the completion rate was 94.2% in 2011-2012.

In 2011-2012, the average daily attendance rate for students was 95.11%, and the average daily attendance rate in 2012-2013 was 94.9%.

Demographics Strengths

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WHS has consistently maintained enrollment numbers in the 400 student range.

WHS offers summer school each year for Credit Recovery and accelerated instruction for At-Risk students.

WISD has an enrollment of less than 20 LEP students in the same grade level on each campus; therefore, WHS provides an English as a second language(ESL) program to all students of limited English proficiency in grades 9th through 12th. Within the ESL program, students receive specified periods ofinstruction aimed at the development of English language skills, with a primary focus to learn the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Demographics Needs

As noted, WHS continually serves a population of around 54% economically disadvantaged families where many of our families rely heavily on the schooldistrict to feed students for free or reduced prices. Therefore, WISD offers the Seamless Summer program which allows school districts in lower-incomeareas to provide free, nutritious meals to children who are 18 years old or younger during summer when school is not in session.

Likewise, WHS families depend upon the transportation department to bus students to and from school daily. Consequently, students are typically not able tostay after school for tutorials or other academic needs. Therefore, WHS campus personnel must offer alternative methods for struggling students. This isdone through morning tutorials with different start times for students that are considered at-risk and non at-risk students.

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Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

2013 WISD Distinct Designations

Top 25%

Student Progress

Academic Achievement

in Reading/English Language Arts

Academic Achievement

in Mathematics

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ALL STUDENTS

2013 STAAR EOC WHS State

Algebra I 67% 82.1%Geometry 82% 86.2%Algebra II 100% 97.1%

English I Writing 38% 54.3%English II Writing 51% 52.7%English I Reading 67% 70.1%English II Reading 75% 78%

Biology 96% 88%Chemistry 68% 83.7%

Physics 100% 81.8%World Geography 73% 80.5%

World History 61% 70.2%

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ALL STUDENTS

2013 TAKS ELA Math Social Studies Science

Exit Level State 95% 89% 99% 96%Exit Level WISD 100% 100% 100% 99%

Student Achievement Strengths

2013 STAAR Percent at Phase-in 1 Level II or Above End of Course results show that WHS met and exceeded State Standards in the areas of ELA ReadingI 67% and II 72%, Algebra I 60%, Geometry 80%, Algebra II 100%, ELA writing II 52%, Biology 91%, Chemistry 67% W. Geography 69%, W. History62%.

Student Achievement Needs

WHS received a rating of Met Standard in state accountability; however, WHS missed Systems Safeguards for ELA writing I and will engage in the TexasAccountability Intervention System (TAIS) Process. This process encompasses 4 steps: data analysis, needs assessment, development of an improvementplan, and monitoring/implementing the plan.

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School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Summary

In WHS, we believe that every one of our students can achieve success when given adequate time and appropriate support. The world is changing in how wecommunicate, think, and interact, which changes the way we teach and the way students learn. With this in mind, our goal is to prepare our students toacquire the necessary skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century by making learning authentic, inspiring, engaging, innovative, and relevant.

WHS believes that we should create classrooms where our students learn to solve problems, collaborate, and become critical thinkers to be successful in aglobal society. We also feel as though a collaborative learning culture among adults focused on achievement is the key step in creating such environments. Therefore, the district is committed to supporting teachers in this process by providing staff development, technology support, and the opportunity tocollaborate.

School Culture and Climate Strengths

WHS's goal is to provide a safe school environment for students and staff. Therefore, teachers and administrators are expected to be visible and accessible to our student body and parents/guardians.

WHS has a good working relationship with local law enforcement agencies and the volunteer fire department establishing a partnership for the safety of allstakeholders.

Planning and communication through multiple means of media and announcements ensure that students and parents are informed and understand schoolprocedures.

Visitors to the campus are required to check into the main office and wear a name badge while visiting a campus.

Each campus has its own full time counselor to assist the needs of students, teachers, and parents/guardians.

School Culture and Climate Needs

WHS must support teachers in creating classrooms that provide a strong foundation in the basics of language arts, math, science, social studies, fine arts, andcareer and technology, combined with 21st century skills. As a result, WHS hired Connected Consulting to provide six days of professional development forteachers to understand how to integrate technology, develop 21st century skills, motivate today’s students, enhance current lessons to develop higher-order

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thinking, and create new lessons that are engaging and authentic to students.

In order to have a successful implementation with the Whitney ISD Creating Authentic Thinking Students initiative, WHS knows that parent/guardiancommunication is imperative. As a result, we will develop and implement training opportunities for students and parents/guardians in August and Septemberto introduce the concept, outline expectations and procedures, and answer questions. Furthermore, WHS will hold parent/guardian training sessions to teachthem how to use the tablets.

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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

WHS would like to publicly announce the name change of our curriculum support system from CSCOPE to TEKS Resource System. Likewise, we aredeclaring our collaboration with the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC), a shared service agreement between the 20 EducationalService Centers (ESCs) in Texas which manages and operates the online curriculum management system known as the TEKS Resource System.

Curriculum

Curriculum is what should be taught, when it should be taught, and why it should be taught. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are theofficial K-12 standards for the state of Texas and include what teachers are required to teach according to the Texas Administrator Code (TAC). The TEKSare adopted by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) and periodically reviewed/revised.

TEKS Resource System

The TEKS Resource System is a curriculum support system that is fully aligned to the TEKS and designed to provide a common language, process, andstructure for curriculum development. Whitney ISD will use this system as a systematic approach to teaching and learning. The TEKS Support System willbe used as a tool to:

vertically align the curriculum in our core subject areasappropriately introduce or extend the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)provide the best possible post-secondary readiness for college or work, andprovide continuous improvement in our services and procedures at every level.

Components

Within the TEKS Resource System, the state standards (TEKS) are what should be taught and are supplied in the Vertical Alignment Documents andInstructional Focus Documents. The sequencing of instruction determines when material should be taught and can be found in the Year at a GlanceDocuments and Instructional Focus Documents. Finally, the performance standards explain why materials should be taught.

Vertical Alignment Documents – Required by WHS

The Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) presents aligned standards among grade levels. The standards used include the TEKS knowledge and skillstatement and student expectations. Because the TEKS provide a framework, there is a need to add specificity and clarity.

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Year at a Glance – Required by WHS

The Year at a Glance (YAG) is designed to present a snapshot of the entire year's instructional plan. The YAG is a map and pacing guide for units of study.It helps the teacher plan adequate instructional time to present the required content.

Instructional Focus Documents – Required by WHS

The Instructional Focus Document (IFD) is used to group the specified standards from the VAD into a logical sequence for instruction. The standards shouldnot be taught in isolation and there are logical ways to bundle them to maximize student learning. These documents present which standards are directlytaught in each six or nine week periods of instruction and include the performance indicators to ensure that the standards are attained at the level of rigor. Arationale is provided to explain why the standards are bundled in the specified groupings.

TEKS Verification – Required by WHS

The TEKS Verification Matrix ensures that the entire state curriculum is fully covered in the curriculum management system. Off grade level TEKS are alsoincluded to ensure success on state assessments that cover off level standards.

Unit Tests – Not Required by WHS

The Unit Tests are developed for each unit of study based on the performance indicators from the IFD. These tests include a variety of assessment itemsincluding ones which are written in the format of the state assessment.

Instruction

Instruction is the how portion of teaching and learning, and effective teaching is the key to student achievement. Teachers, by law, must teach the TEKS;however, they are professionals who have been trained with valuable strategies of teaching and learning. Therefore, teachers are given the flexibility,freedom, and control of how they present information to their students. Utilizing the TEKS Resource System as the what, when, and why of educationprovides staff members with the required time it takes to prepare and deliver meaningful lessons in the classroom.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

In order to meet our goals of becoming student-centered and preparing our students for the 21st century, WHS started the implementation of the WhitneyISD Creating Authentic Thinking Students initiative during the 2012-2013 school year. The WHS CATS initiative will be fully implemented in 2013-2014and will provide an iPad for every student, teacher, instructional aide, and administrator in WHS.

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Additionally, WHS recognized the need to provide rich and meaningful professional learning opportunities that support teachers in making the changesrequired of them in creating student-centered, digital classrooms. Therefore, Whitney ISD entered into a three year partnership with Connected Consulting totrain teachers to become 21st century educators who move away from instruction devoted to teacher-conveyed content and teacher-directed learning andtoward more student-centered classrooms using the HEAT Framework of instruction.

Connected Consulting will provide an 80 hour teacher training program that includes 18 hours of face to face instruction and 62 hours of online training.Connected Consulting will also guide teachers to become “Whitney ISD Certified” and earn 3 hours of graduate credit at the end of the third year. The planfor teachers includes:

2013-2014

Create and implement two PBL lessons with at least 5’s on all HEAT categories during the yearScore at least 3 or 4 on the HEAT Framework for all of the other lessonsComplete your Level 1 Digital Proficient Badge with Connected Consulting (2 Lessons, encouraged to turn in at least one PBL lesson)

2014-2015

Create two new student-centered high HEAT lessons with at least 5’s on all the HEAT categories for each semesterScore at least 5 on H, 4 on E, 4 on A, and 5 on T on all of the other lessonsComplete your Level 2 Digital Creator Badge with Connected Consulting (2 Lessons)

2015-2016

Create two new student-centered high HEAT lessons with at least 5’s on all the HEAT categories for each semesterScore at least 5 on H, 4 on E, 4 on A, and 5 on T on all of the other lessonsComplete your Level 3 Digital Assessment Badge with Connected Consulting (2 Lessons)

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs

Through the District Snapshot process in the Spring of 2013, WHS realized that we must explore the depth and complexity of curriculum implementation bydeveloping a written plan that details instructional strategies, expectations, and interventions in order to have genuine impact on raising the level ofacademic performance of all students. Therefore, WHS will create and publish a plan during the 2013-2014 school year.

Likewise, the TESCCC will no longer be in existence and the CSCOPE lessons will be removed from the system on August 31, 2013. With the changes inCSCOPE, WHS will need to support teachers in using the remaining CSCOPE components to write lessons which promote an in-depth, active, and engagedlearning process for students. As a result, WHS hired a instructional technologist to help teachers with the transition and to help teachers incorporate the highheat lessons using a variety of strategies/technologies.

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WHS also recognized the need to hire and place a technology aide on each campus to maintain, trouble shoot, and repair iPads. Therefore, three additionalaides were hired for WMS, WIS, and WES. The aide currently assigned to the WHS library will move into the role of technology aide at that campus.

Finally, WHS identified the need to measure the success of the WHS CATS initiative and make adjustments as needed

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Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

WHS continues to use numerous approaches to assure open communication between the school and home. We communicate with staff, parents, andcommunity members through newsletters, marquee messages, WHS's website, 3 week progress reports, report cards, surveys, WHS's Parent Portal,Teleparent, WHS's Facebook page, PTO, phone calls, meetings, family nights, student programs, and open house.

WHS offers opportunities for parents and community members to be actively involved in the programs of the school such as, PTO, classroom sponsors, mentors/tutors, business partners, school volunteers, and organization support/memberships.

WHS also actively provides opportunities for parents and community members to be involved in the planning process through memberships on District andCampus SBDM Committees, comprehensive planning committees, and organization memberships.

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

WHS has a PAL® Peer Assistance and Leadership programs which teach students how to use personal attributes to make a difference in their schools andcommunities.

In addition, WHS has a strong Fine Arts and Athletics Booster Club.

Family and Community Involvement Needs

HB 5 requires each school district to evaluate the district and each campus’s performance in community and student engagement and assign a rating ofexemplary, recognized, acceptable or unacceptable for both overall performance and each individual evaluation factor. In addition, districts must report eachrating to TEA and make the ratings publicly available by August 8 of each year.

Therefore, WHS will create a local committee to develop criteria and use that criteria to evaluate our performance.

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation

The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

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Goals

Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 1: WHS will recruit, support, and retain highly qualified employees who are collaborative, innovative, and accountable for alllearners.

Summative Evaluation: WHS will report 100% Highly Qualified Teachers and/or Paraprofessionals on the PR1100 Highly Qualified Teacher surveys ineGrants.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will recruit and hire employees that meet state andfederal HCHQ requirements. Principal HCHQ reports,

Principal Attestation

= Discontinue = No Progress = Some Progress = Considerable = Accomplished

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 2: WHS staff will provide high quality instruction and deliver student-centered lessons using the HEAT Framework to expand andextend the district curriculum to include 21st century skills.

Summative Evaluation: 90% of all WHS teachers will complete the Level 1 Digital Proficient Badge with Connected Consulting.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) Instructional Staff will be trained using the HEAT Frameworkduring in-service with Connected Consulting. Principal Teacher sign in sheets

2) Instructional Staff will create and teach two PBL lessons usingthe HEAT Framework and 21st Century Skills.

Principal,assistant principal,curriculum director

Walk Through EvaluationsPDAS Evaluations

3) Instructional Staff will work with the InstructionalTechnologist to create PBL Lessons each six weeks.

Principal, curriculumdirector, instructionaltechnologist

Sign in sheets, PDAS Evaluations

= Discontinue = No Progress = Some Progress = Considerable = Accomplished

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 3: WHS staff will monitor, accelerate, and meet students instructional needs.

Summative Evaluation: Data analysis will be used to implement or extend all instructional settings/programs.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will offer tutorials each morning for 30 minutes for At-Risk students as well as for those students in need of additionalassistance.

Principal, assistantprincipal, counselor,teachers

Daily student sign in sheets

2) Teachers will call parents/guardians when a student is at risk offailing their class.

Teachers, principal,assistant principal Phone contact documentation sheets

3) WHS will utilize the A+ Credit Recovery Program for studentsthat have fallen behind in credit and are at risk of not graduating.

A+ instructor,counselor

Student Pass RateCredits Recovered Report

4) WHS will offer AP/PreAP course in all core areas with anopportunity to earn college credit in the AP courses.

Counselor, AP/PreAPteacher Rosters and AP exam results

5) WHS will offer 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity totake on-line college classes though an agreement with WHS andHill College.

Counselor, principal Enrollment into college courses and final transcript

6) WHS will continue to offer SAT/PSAT/ACT prep course. Counselor, teacher Course enrollment, scores on college entry tests

7) WHS will provide an enriched curriculum that is scientificallyresearched to ensure academic success for all students in allsubject areas.

Principal, counselor,dept. heads, teachers Course passing rate each six weeks, state assessment results

8) WHS will offer a variety of courses in the areas of STEM,Business and Industry, Public Service, Arts and Humanities, andMultidisciplinary endorsements.

Principal, counselor,teachers Student course enrollment

System Safeguard Strategy9) WHS will provide tutorials and interventions for student thatwere not successful on the EOC ELA Writing assessment.

Principal, Counselor,English teachers

Attendance Rate in tutorials

Passing rate each six weeks

Reassessment results10) As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the campuspassing rate on ELA Writing I from a 44% passing rate to meetthe state passing rate of 55%.

Principal, Englishteachers State assessment scores

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11) As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the campuspassing rate on Algebra I from a 60% passing rate to meet thestate passing rate of 78%.

Principal, Mathteachers State assessment scores

12) As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passingrate of the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup on ELAWriting I from a 39% passing rate to meet the state passing rate of55%.

Principal, Englishteachers State assessment scores

13) As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passingrate of the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup on Algebra Ifrom a 54% passing rate to meet the state passing rate of 78%.

Principal, Mathteachers State assessment scores

System Safeguard Strategy14) As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passingrate of the Special Education subgroup on ELA Reading II from a38% passing rate to a 50% passing rate which meets systemssafeguards.

Principal, SpecialEducation Department,English teachers

State assessment scores

System Safeguard Strategy15) As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passingrate of the Special Education subgroup on ELA Writing I from a39% passing rate to a 50% passing rate which meets systemssafeguards.

Principal, SpecialEducation Department,English teachers

State assessment scores

System Safeguard Strategy16) As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passingrate of the Special Education subgroup on Algebra I from a 39%passing rate to a 50% passing rate which meets systemssafeguards.

Principal, SpecialEducation Department,Math teachers

State assessment scores

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 4: WHS staff development will be provided based on needs through data, administration/staff conversations, PDAS, student needs,state and federal constraints, and content specific requirements.

Summative Evaluation: All staff development opportunities will be aligned with the needs assessment.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will provide PDAS training to all new teachers andreturning/experienced teachers.

Principal, curriculumdirector

Certificate of Completion,Staff sign in sheet

2) WHS instructional staff will attend Connected ConsultingTraining for developing PBL Lessons using the HEATFramework.

Principal, CurriculumDirector Sign in sheet

3) New teachers will have the opportunity to attend training onthe TEKS Resource System at Region 12 ESC.

Curriculum Director,Teacher, ESC 12 Certificate of attendance

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 5: WHS will provide opportunities and information to assist students in preparing for college and careers.

Summative Evaluation: Participation opportunities and information will be documented in the student handbook, published in the local paper, anddisseminated as appropriate.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will provide information on higher educationopportunities: *admission and financial aid opportunities*College days for juniors and seniors *Continue to offer dualcredit classes through Hill College * Parent Night for FinancialAid *Gear Up for for 9th grade students

Counselor, teachers Sign in Sheet, ACT/SAT scores

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 6: WHS will use strategies and activities to meet or exceed the state's attendance rate.

Summative Evaluation: District and campus attendance records will show that WHS met or exceeded the state's attendance rate.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will utilize and attendance committee to make decisionregarding credit denial for excessive absences.

Assistant principal,attendance committee Campus report , Court records

2) WHS will continue to send attendance warning letters and filein Truancy Court. Attendance clerk Attendance Rate

3) WHS will offer attendance incentives: *Perfect AttendanceDrawings *Exemptions from finals *TEA Drivers Licence VOEat 90%

Assistant principal,attendance clerk Attendance Rate

4) WHS will offer incentives to decrease the number of tardieseach day.

Attendance clerk,assistant principal Tardy Reports, Attendance Rate

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 7: WHS will maintain dropout prevention programs designed specifically for pregnant students as required by TEA (TexasEducation Agency).

Summative Evaluation: The end of year completion rate for student(s) participating in Pregnancy Related Services Program will meet state requirements.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will provide services for pregnant students to ensuretimely graduation by offering counseling, prenatal training/carevideos, and accelerated instruction for graduation, andhomebound services.

Principal, nurse,counselor, teacher Annual graduation/completion rate for students receiving PRS

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 8: WHS will reduce the annual drop-out rate and improve the completion rate of all students.

Summative Evaluation: The annual completion rate report will document improvement for WHS.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will continue to offer credit recovery for students thatbecome at risk of dropping out of high school. Counselor, teacher Graduation/completion rate, program participation

2) WHS teachers will contact parents when a student becomes atrisk of losing credit in their class. Teacher Contact Log each six weeks submitted to the office

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Goal 1: WHS will improve student achievement.

Performance Objective 9: WHS will maintain compliance with State and Federal Programs.

Summative Evaluation: The end-of year compliance and grant reports will document required compliance with State and Federal Programs.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will engage in the Texas Accountability InterventionSystem Process for all missed System Safeguards under stateaccountability.

Melissa Marbut,Melody Haley,Principal

Completed CIP, sign in sheets, meeting documents

2) Core teachers at WHS will have the required 30 GT hours andthe 6 hour annual update.

Principal, MelissaMarbut Certificates, Staff development documents

3) WHS will serve all LEP students in the ESL program. Principal, Counselor,Lisa Mays LPAC documents, report cards, class schedule

4) WHS will monitor the percentage of students who areidentified to take the STAAR M or STAAR ALT stateassessments.

Principal, Counselor ARD and testing documentation

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Goal 2: WHS will increase the integration of technological resources and systems to make instruction more student-centered, encourage cooperative learning, and encourage increased teacher/student interaction.

Performance Objective 1: WHS staff will carefully monitor the use and maintenance of existing technology.

Summative Evaluation: TroubleTrakker will document all maintenance.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will establish classroom procedures when utilizingtechnology during instructional times.

WHS technologyteam,teachers Campus document

2) WHS will utilize student leadership groups to gather data oneffective use of technology in the classroom. Teachers, principal Student surveys

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Goal 2: WHS will increase the integration of technological resources and systems to make instruction more student-centered, encourage cooperativelearning, and encourage increased teacher/student interaction.

Performance Objective 2: WHS will review and determine short term and long term facility and infrastructure needs.

Summative Evaluation: The WHS technology plan will prioritize all technology needs.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will conduct a technology survey annually. WHS technology team Survey

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Goal 2: WHS will increase the integration of technological resources and systems to make instruction more student-centered, encourage cooperativelearning, and encourage increased teacher/student interaction.

Performance Objective 3: WHS students and teachers will use technology for content instruction while integrating the 21st century skills ofcommunication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

Summative Evaluation: Lesson plans will document that teachers apply appropriate technologies to instructional tasks in order to enrich the learning ofboth traditional and 21st century content, as well as promote the development of 21st century skills.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS teachers will develop two PBL lessons with 5 on allHEAT categories for the 2013-14 school year.

Principal, curriculumdirector, instructionaltechnologist

Weekly lesson plans

2) WHS will make efforts to go paperless by utilizing onlinesocial educational platform.

Principal, instructionaltechnologist, teachers Survey

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Goal 3: WHS will have a safe, orderly environment that promotes successful student learning.

Performance Objective 1: WISD will include all parents, community members, and educators as active partners in the education of students.

Summative Evaluation: WISD will use survey results, meeting minutes, and parent/guardian attendance (sign in sheets) to measure participation andgrowth.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) Continue a strong relationship with parents, business andcommunity members through frequent events that include thesegroups: SBDM Committee, scholarship committees, boosterclubs, clubs and organizations.

Principal, clubsponsors, teachers Survey

2) WHS staff, parents, community members, and businessmembers will be involved in decision making activities for thecampus through SBDM and SHAC.

Principal, SBDMCommittee, and SHAC SBDM minutes, SHAC minutes, CIP

3) WHS will maintain open communication with parents andcommunity via web page, phone contacts, marqueeannouncements, surveys, newspaper, parent portal, progressreports, emails and conferences.

Principal, teachers Surveys, parent meetings

4) WHS will continue partnerships with local businesses: CareerDay, Work Program, Giving to local food bank, Paw Pals. Principal, teachers Survey

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Goal 3: WHS will have a safe, orderly environment that promotes successful student learning.

Performance Objective 2: WHS will provide, promote, and monitor staff and student safety.

Summative Evaluation: Incident and facilities reports will document safe measures and maintenance upkeep.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will have regular safety drills. Principal, AssistantPrincipal Documentation and findings

2) WHS will maintain building security by using the Raptorsystem to approve and document all visitors and signing instudents who are tardy or absent.

Principal, secretary,attendance clerk Raptor reports

3) WHS will provide staff development for addressing: BullyingSuicide prevention Conflict resolution Violence preventionDropout reduction Safe schools

Principal, AssistantPrincipal, Counselo0r Staff development certificates, sign in sheets

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Goal 3: WHS will have a safe, orderly environment that promotes successful student learning.

Performance Objective 3: WHS will implement positive, proactive discipline management strategies.

Summative Evaluation: 425 Records and Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) reports will show increased compliance in WISD.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will update CIP, handbook, and student code of conductannually.

Principal, assistantprincipal, and SBDMCommittee

Survey, minutes for SBDM meeting

2) WHS administration will work with student leadership teams toreview discipline policies, school climate, and student concernson the campus.

Principal, assistantprincipal minutes from meetings, 425 records

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Goal 4: WHS will maintain a strong and stable financial position.

Performance Objective 1: WHS will ensure fiscal responsibility, financial transparency, and proper allocation of resources to improve student achievement.

Summative Evaluation: All financial documentation will show that WHS uses both human and financial resources to strengthen programs, enhanceacademic progress, and meet the goals of the district/campus plans.

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

Formative ReviewsNov Jan Mar June

1) WHS will operate successfully within the annual budget. Principal, secretary, andWHS staff Annual budget audit

2) WHS will follow all district procedures in submittingrequisitions, obtaining purchase orders, and making purchasesapproved by administration.

Principal, Secretary Requisition and PO from TxEIS,Invoice from purchase

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System Safeguard Strategies

Goal Objective Strategy Description1 3 9 WHS will provide tutorials and interventions for student that were not successful on the EOC ELA Writing assessment.

1 3 14 As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passing rate of the Special Education subgroup on ELA Reading II from a38% passing rate to a 50% passing rate which meets systems safeguards.

1 3 15 As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passing rate of the Special Education subgroup on ELA Writing I from a 39%passing rate to a 50% passing rate which meets systems safeguards.

1 3 16 As identified in the TAPR, WHS will increase the passing rate of the Special Education subgroup on Algebra I from a 39%passing rate to a 50% passing rate which meets systems safeguards.

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Plan Notes

Whitney High School

Comprehensive Education Evaluation 2012-2013

Whitney High School utilizes content mastery to accommodate 504 and special education students. Students who were in need ofextra help were offered tutorials before and after school. Heightened awareness of student weaknesses on TAKS exams as well as all areason the STAAR EOC; instruction was improved based on student deficiencies and needs. Remediation classes were mandatory for studentsthat previously failed a TAKS or EOC test. Continued use of the Credit Recovery Program created new opportunities for students to regaincredits and complete graduation requirements; decreasing drop-out rate and improving completion rates.

Student performance increased on State Assessments as well as a decrease in failure rates per reporting period in comparison to theprevious year scores. Daily contact with the students through tutorials improved retention and continuity of instruction.

Whitney High School elevated to Recognized status; academic improvements increased as well as the educational climate of thecampus improved. The indicators for the future, as well as improvement on the existing plan, will support predictions that Whitney High Schoolis progressing toward Exemplary status.

Comprehensive Needs Assessment for 2013-2014

Continue to offer advanced curriculum as well as enrichment classes in order to meet the graduation plans for all students.1.

AP classesPre AP classesDual Credit classesA+ computer based instruction

Incorporate Accelerated Instruction classes for Response to Intervention in Core Academic Areas.2.

TAKS/EOC PortfoliosBenchmarking each six weeksData Collection of Mastery of learning objectives

Establish STAAR Readiness Standards for struggling learners3.Benchmark Data4.Implement Freshman Orientation (Fish Camp)5.

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Maintain and increase A+ credit recovery programs for students who have fallen behind.6.Attend Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) training in core areas that provides assistance in improving7.student skills for testing.Increase Average Daily Attendance at the high school by contacting parents each day their child in absent as well as providing8.attendance incentives via field trips and final exam exemptions.Increase writing scores for analysis groups as addressed in the District Comprehensive Needs Assessment.9.

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Addendums

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