Grandview Intermediate

Campus Improvement Plan

2010 - 2011

Site-Base Decision Making Committee

2010 - 2011

Kristi Rhone Principal

Kathrine Stewart Assistant Principal

Judy Tidwell Kindergarten Teacher

Kelly Hays 1st grade Teacher

Karen Allen 2nd grade Teacher

Sue Looper 3rd grade Teacher

Pat Cowell 4th grade Teacher

Angela Pereira 5th grade Teacher

Cory Baker Parent Representative

Holly Goodman Parent Representative

Travis Buck Business Representative

Key

School wide components:

R Reform Strategy

PD Professional Development

PI Parent Involvement

T Transition

A Assessment

M Mastery

HQ High Quality Instruction

Special Populations:

GT Gifted & Talented

ESL English Second Language

AR At-Risk

SE Special Education

ED Economically Disadvantaged

District Goal 1 / Grandview ISD will strive to improve student performance on all AEIS indicators to achieve a rating of Exemplary.
Performance Objective / An instructional program based on national standards of performance will be provided to ensure that each student will be actively engaged and challenged through a rigorous, well-defined curriculum that encourages creativity and critical thinking and achievement.
Summative Evaluation / AIMS Web and EOY will be used.
Using these strategies and activities, Grandview Intermediate will :
SW Comp / Action(s) Implementation / Needs Assess / Special Population / Person(s) Responsible / Timeline / Resources / Formative Evaluation / Documenta-tion
M
R
A / assess students to determine a need for intervention.
•AIMS Web
•Star Testing
•Comprehension
•Teacher Observation
•Fast Forward/RIP / All / grade level teams, SAT members, Fast Forward Technician,
Classroom teacher / 10-11 / general budget / teacher reports, principal walk-through, AIMS Web reports (graphs and charts) / meeting agendas, activity period plans, walk-through notes, continue to meet based on need
HQ
M
A / implement instructional programs to address student concerns found by assessment results.
•Saxon Phonics
•Saxon Math
•Writing Academy
•Target the Question
•Lone Star Math Board
•ARI
•Fast Forward
•Tutorials
Math Facts in a Flash / AIMS Web results, classroom teacher, Star Test
TAKS results / Identified students / Fast Forward technician, classroom teacher / 10-11 / Local funds,
Afterschool tutorials at $15.00 an hour per teacher from Title I
ARRA Title I funds / classroom observations AIMS Web reports / classroom grades, AIMS Web reports, graphs and charts
PI
M / utilize AR program to encourage additional reading at home – reading rewards will be given each 6 weeks including field trips at semester end for students who reach their AR goals. / AR reports / All / Parents, classroom teachers, students / 10-11 / Activity account $500.00 teacher/principal to organize rewards / AR reports, AR logs / Parent signatures, AR reports
R
M
HQ / Offer summer school to students at risk of failing core academic areas / EOY grades, TAKS scores,
Teacher observation / Identified students / Teachers, administrator / Summer 2011 / $18.00 an hour for teachers, $12.00 an hour for para from Title I funds / Summer school grades / Lesson plans,
attendance
R
M
HQ / utilize AR reading program to supplement reading curriculum.
•students visit library 30 minutes per week
•flex schedule to allow for additional library visits
•3 or more computers in each classroom available for AR testing
•acquire additional AR books and tests / Classroom teacher observations, classroom grades / All / Librarian, classroom teacher / 3rd week of school to end of year / Library funds to acquire additional books and tests each year, technology funds for upkeep on classroom computers, librarian / Classroom grades, principal walk through / Star test results, grade book, AIMS Web
R
M
HQ / utilize a Fast Forward program. / SAT meetings, classroom teachers / Students at risk of failing / Principal, Fast Forward teacher / 10-11 / Local funds, 79% of para salary from Title I funds / Fast forward tech. / Fast forward reports
R
M
HQ / offer quality instruction thru a TEKS based curriculum in the areas of
math, reading, writing, social studies, science, music, PE, technology.
Supplement curriculum with:
· Sciencesaurus Handbooks for all 4th graders
· FOSS/DSM Science kits
· KAMICO Reading/Math
· Texas Studies Weekly
· Science Studies Weekly
· TAKS Coach for 3rd grade reading
· Lone Star Math Board/math manipulatives
· Novels to teach reading TEKS / All / Faculty / 10-11 / General budget, Title funds, / Student performance / Skyward gradebook
R
M
HQ / identify ESL students and offer support thru certified ESL classroom teacher or ESL pullout program.
•Rosetta Stone
•Harcourt Brace / •TELPAS
•Stanford English Language Proficiency Test
•Pre-IPT Oral
•Home Language Survey / ESL / ESL teacher and ESL certified classroom teacher / 10-11 / General Budget / TELPAS
Observation / EOY Grades
R
M
HQ / identify students with special needs and serve thru Least Restrictive Environment settings such as inclusion support in the classroom or resource pullout.
Read Naturally program to supplement curriculum / Johnson County Shared Services Agreement / Special Education / •Faculty administrator
•Classroom teacher
•Speech Pathologists
•Diagnosti-cian
•Counselor
•Special Ed. Teacher / 10-11 / General Budget
Spec. Ed. Funds thru COOP
Life Skills and Resource Teacher / ARD minutes and documentation / IEP’s and Goals
Accommodation Sheets
District Goal 2 / Highly Qualified Staff: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers who are assisted by paraprofessionals who meet the established requirements of No Child Left Behind.
Performance Objective / 100% of core teachers, paraprofessionals, and new hires will be highly qualified. Administration will continue to offer professional development opportunities for the staff.
Summative Evaluation / Personnel files, certificate of attendance for professional development, principal attestations
Using these strategies and activities, Grandview Intermediate will:
SW Comp / Action(s) Implementation / Needs Assess / Special Population / Person(s) Responsible / Timeline / Resources / Formative Evaluation / Documenta-tion
PD / post job vacancies on multiple web sites. / Assistant Superintendent / 10-11 / Websites
PD
HQ / continue to offer professional development opportunities for teachers and paraprofessionals in areas such as differentiated instruction, ESL, reading, math,writing, technology, and science instruction.
Book study and PLC to foster professional development on campus / TAKS results, campus needs assessment / Faculty,
Administrator / 10-11 / Title 1 Funds,
General Budget
Title I ARRA funds / Personnel records / Certification of attendance, registration
PD
HQ / assist teachers in obtaining ESL and/or GT, SpEd.,
TTCC certification. / Personnel records / Faculty administrator / 10-11 / Title II A / SBEC / Certification of attendance, registration
PD / be active members of Effective Schools Program with Tarleton University.
•Quality Professional Development
•University as a network support
•Campus planning opportunities / Campus needs assessment / Administrator / 10-11 / Title Funds / Registration / Certification of attendance, registration
District Goal 3 / All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning and student success.
Performance Objective / Student attendance rates will continue to be higher than the state average.
Summative Evaluation / AEIS
Using these strategies and activities, Grandview Intermediate will:
SW Comp / Action(s) Implementation / Needs Assess / Special Population / Person(s) Responsible / Timeline / Resources / Formative Evaluation / Documenta-tion
Reward perfect attendance each 6-weeks with a trinket at 6-weeks award assembly / CNA / All / Secretary, Administrator / 10-11 / Secretary, general budget / Attendance records / Skyward
provide transition activities to assist students in moving from one campus to another.
•Postcards to invite parents and students to Meet the Teacher at the beginning of the year
Back to School party at Splash Station for parents, students, teachers
Have 5th grade visit the JH to transition to that campus / District calendar, Skyward / All / Faculty / August-Meet the Teacher, EOY for tours
09-10 / Classroom teacher, Counselor, Daycare Director,
Activity Account / Enrollment information / Skyward
District Goal 3 / All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning and student success.
Performance Objective / Students will be free to learn due to a safe, positive atmosphere, and engaging environment at school.
Summative Evaluation / Discipline reports, Counselor Referrals
Using these strategies and activities, Grandview Intermediate will :
SW Comp / Action(s) Implementation / Needs Assess / Special Population / Person(s) Responsible / Timeline / Resources / Formative Evaluation / Documenta-tion
Implement updated guidance curriculum for all students bi-weekly-Live Wire dvd series
Anti-bullying/Character building/Safe Schools through guest presentation / All / Counselor / 10-11 / General budget,
SCE-$7814.40
implement Mentor Program. / Discipline reports / All / Counselor / 10-11 / Activity Account / Counselor reports / Skyward
acknowledge and celebrate cultural diversity such as MLK Day, Columbus Day, Freedom Week, and Cinco De Mayo. Presidents’ Day thru curriculum. / Teacher identified students / Administrator and volunteer faculty members / 09-10 / Activity account $100.00 for cookie baking, game day, pumpkin carving, and restaurant visit / Grades, observation / skyward
District Goal 3 / All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning and student success.
Performance Objective / Develop and utilize a variety of events to ensure communication with parents and community members regarding student achievement, safety, health concerns, and upcoming events.
Summative Evaluation / Monthly calendar, invitations, agendas, minutes of meetings
Using these strategies and activities, Grandview Intermediate will :
SW Comp / Action(s) Implementation / Needs Assess / Special Population / Person(s) Responsible / Timeline / Resources / Formative Evaluation / Documenta-tion
PI / conduct grade level parent meeting to discuss expectations and answer questions. / Title I requirement / All / Administrator, classroom teacher / 10-11 / Principal, classroom teachers / Sign-in sheets / Parent attendance
PI / organize Grandparent’s Day. / Community / All / Faculty / Sept. / Sign-in sheets / Parent attendance
PI / organize Meet the Teacher. / Campus decision / All / Faculty / August / Sign-in sheets / Parent attendance
PI / distribute a monthly newsletter including a calendar of events with students campuswide. / Campus decision / All / Administrator, secretary / Monthly / Classroom teacher / Copy of newsletter / Copy of newsletter
PI / update website for parents including the calendar of events, special programs, TAKS information, helpful hints and links. / Title I require-ment and community / All / Technology department, administrator, and the classroom teacher / Weekly / Classroom teacher, technology / School website / Website feedback, parent surveys,
newspaper
PI / conduct parent teacher conferences. / Title I requirement / All / Teacher, administrator / Yearly / Sign-in sheet / Minutes of meeting
PI / conduct a music program. / Community / All / Vicki Nichols / December / Newspaper / Parent attendance
PI / organize Donuts for Dad. / Community / All / Teachers, Administration / March / Newspaper / Sign-in Sheet
PI / organize Muffins with Mom. / Community / All / Teachers, Administration / May / Newspaper / Sign-in Sheet
PI / distribute a parent survey. / Community / All / Classroom teacher, Administration / Yearly / Classroom Teacher / Parent Survey / Disaggregated survey results
PI / monitor a Backpacks for Kids Program. / Community / Identified students / Classroom teacher, counselor / Weekly / Counselor / Parent response / Community feedback
PI / organize a canned food drive. / Community / All / Classroom teacher, administrator, Lisa Davis / November / Parent response / Community feedback
PI / institute a Drug-Free Awareness week with spirit days and ribbons. / Community / All / Classroom teacher, school nurse – Lisa Davis / October / General budget / Parent response / Parent involvement
PI / institute a Fire Safety week. / Community / All / Classroom teacher, counselor-Clint Jentsch / October / Community Volunteer Firemen / Parent response / Parent Involvement
PI / Implement PIP policy and teacher/parent/student compact written by parent advisory committee / Title requirement / All / Parent advisory committee members / October / Local donation / Parent response / PIP, Teacher/Parent/Student compac
PI / Provide various parent meetings including childcare / Community / All / Para / 10-11 / Title I funds,
ARRA Title I funds / Parent response / Parent involvement
PI / Provide parents with individual assessment results by mail and notes home / SSI requirement / All / Secretary, counselor, administrator / 10-11 / General budget / Parent response / State reports
PI / Provide parents with attestation report, notice to parents of right to receive information on teachers, notice if teacher is not HQ, AYP results / Title requirement / ALL / Secretary, administrator / 10-11 / General budget / Parent response / State forms
District Goal 3 / All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning and student success.
Performance Objective / Students will observe, learn, and communicate effectively with forms of technology.
Summative Evaluation / Class projects
Using these strategies and activities, Grandview Intermediate will :
SW Comp / Action(s) Implementation / Needs Assess / Special Population / Person(s) Responsible / Timeline / Resources / Formative Evaluation / Documenta-tion
have students able to actively participate with technology in the learning process as staff will effectively utilize and model technology in instruction with implementation and use of:
•computers
•documents cameras
•projectors
•software programs
•digital cameras
SMARTBoards / All / Staff / 10-11 / •Technology budget
Title I funds
•Technology Instructor
•Classroom teachers
•Paraprofessional
•Administrators
•Curriculum Budget
•Students
•Computer Lab and other equipment / Observation
Teacher lesson plans
Product presentations
District Goal 3 / All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.
Performance Objective / Staff will enhance and support core curriculum and fine arts subjects with different forms of technology.
Summative Evaluation / Lesson Plans
Using these strategies and activities, Grandview Intermediate will :
SW Comp / Action(s) Implementation / Needs Assess / Special Population / Person(s) Responsible / Timeline / Resources / Formative Evaluation / Documenta-tion