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Kenedy Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan

2014-2015

MISSION

The mission of Kenedy I.S.D. is to inspire, prepare and educate students by personalizing the learning experience in order to achieve each student’s vision for the future. Together as a team of students, parents, staff and community this mission is accomplished.

VISION

KISD promotes success in the classroom, on the “playing field”, and at home. Students, parents, staff, and community members collaborate to create a safe learning environment. Supported by relevant, state of the art resources and technology, we are a high performing district of choice. By implementing modern concepts of learning, KISD provides a place where our students’ dreams become reality.


THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION AND ACADEMIC GOALSThe mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and the future in the social, economic, and education opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family; and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GOALSGOAL #1: The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the

English language.GOAL #2: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics.GOAL #3: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science.GOAL #4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVESObjective #1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children.Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential.Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma.Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students.Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained.Objective #6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards.Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning.Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning.Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff

development, and administration.


COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY SCHOOL YEAR: 2014-2015 (BASED ON 2013-2014 DATA)

Data Sources Reviewed: Accelerated Reading (AR) STAR Reading Level Assessments Grades 1-5 TPRI Grades K-2 2012-2013 STAAR Results Grades 3, 4, 5 2013-2014 Data received in June 2014 (More Data to become available for 2013-2014 and updates will be made)

Area Reviewed Summary of StrengthsWhat were the identified strengths?

Summary of NeedsWhat were the identified needs?

PrioritiesWhat are the priorities for the campus, including how federal and state program funds will be used?

Demographics Grade 3 Reading-Hispanics (STAAR)Grade 4 Reading & Writing-White (STAAR)Grade 5 Math-Econ. Disad. (STAAR)2013-2014Grade 3Reading: GT 100%/At-Risk 78%Grade 4Reading: GT 86%Grade 5Reading: All students-95%Grade 4 Math: GT 86%Grade 5 Math: All students 90% and increase in number students meeting Level III AdvancedGrade 5 Science: GT 90%

Math: Hispanic,Econ.Disadv.Grade 4-WhiteReading:Econ. Disadv.Writing:Hispanic, Econ.Disadv.Science: Hispanic, Econ.Disadv.All Subjects: Special Education2013-2014Grade 3 Math: All studentsGrade 4 Writing: All students

Cont. AR STAR Reading Level AssessmentImplement CIRCLE-Pre-K Reading Assessment similar to TRPI in Grades K-2Implement Mclass Math Assessment for grades K-2 (Data tracking)Implement Reasoning Minds math grades 2-32013-2014:Math and Writing Pre-K-5

Student Achievement Grade 3-4 Reading (STAAR)Grade 5 Math(STAAR)Grade 4 Writing: WhiteGrade 5-ScienceIncrease in student Reading levels after second administration on AR Reading AssessmentTPRI:K-Decrease in % students Still Developing in Phonics Awareness/Graphophonemic Knowledge/Listening ComprehensionTPRI: 1st- Middle of Year- Increase in % students @ Instructional and Independent LevelTPRI: 2nd:2013-2014Grade 3Reading: GT 100%/At-Risk 78%Grade 4Reading: GT 86%Grade 5Reading: All students-95%Grade 4 Math: GT 86%Grade 5 Math: All students 90% and increase in number students meeting Level III AdvancedGrade 5 Science: GT 90%

Increase all sub groupsTPRI: Comprehension K-2TRPI: 2nd-Reading Accuracy and ComprehensionAdditional Core Subject instruction/classes2013-2014Grade 3 Math: All studentsGrade 4 Writing: All students

TPRI: K-2Plan-of-Action for small group instruction based on TPRI dataTPRI: Consider Implementing Math Component from Amplify-TPRI CompanyDIBELS: RTI intervention Progress MonitoringImplement Reasoning Minds Grades 2-3

School Culture and Additional teacher added to grade 2All KES staff Highly Qualified

Frustration with students ability to retain information taught

Implement Project Wisdom-(Daily Character Building Lessons)


Climate Staff recognition from administrationStaff Health and Wellness Day2014-2015:Grade 3 will have 3 classroom teachers

Vocabulary-Student Behavior/Social Skills

Staff Quality/ Professional Development

Staff meets Highly Qualified requirementsRegion 3 Services

Limited/lack of applications for positions needing filled

Training for Mclass Math; CIRCLE; DIBELS

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Math Curriculum Alignment K-5 Limited time for Cross-grade level MeetingsUpdate Curriculum Alignment PreK-5Align curriculum between Head Start and KES Pre-KDaily RTI time for each core subject (RTI Goals/Objectives-organized)Program for tracking/monitoring student math skillsRevise Master Schedule to include additional time for RTI

Amplify/Mclass Math(Math section of TPRI)Master Schedule based on academic needs

Family and Community Involvement

ACE Family Nights OfferedSTAAR Family Meetings offeredChamber of Commerce Soup LuncheonChurch Food Bank for Needy Families

Families involved more in education of children.

School Context and OrganizationTechnology 2 Computer Labs

White boards in most classroomsLimited classroom computersNew computersIncrease Band Width

Rotation schedule for PE/Computer Lab/Fine ArtsAdditional Computer LabConsider/apply for technology grant that will enable KES to purchase technology items-tools for teachers/students to incorporate into classroom instruction


Title I, Part A

Schoolwide 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. Schoolwide 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 schoolwide 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.


CAMPUS GOALS1. Kenedy Elementary School (KES) will ensure improvments in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gaps

among students population groups.2. Kenedy Elementary School will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of success.3. Kenedy Elementary School will increase the rigor of its career and technology programs.4. Kenedy Elementary School will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.5. Kenedy Elementary School will ensure a safe learning environment.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GOALS

1. By 2013-14, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning.5. All students will graduate from high school.

DISTRICT GOALS

1. Self-directed students will achieve academic and social success.

a. Objective #1: Student performance will meet State standards for ALL students.

b. Objective #2: The District will increase the rigor of its career and technology programs.

c. Objective #3: The District will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.

2. We will have a positive and successful learning environment.

a. Objective #4: The District will insure a safe learning environment.

b. Objective #5: The District will increase parental participation in school activities by 5%.

3. We will identify and implement financial alternatives and solutions that provide funding for a quality education.

Campus Curriculum


Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: # 1: KISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gaps among student

population groups.

Objective(s):

Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of

ImplementationEvidence of

Impact Formative/ Summative

Title ISchoolwide

Components(Code by #)

1. Analyze campus needs data to facilitate campus short/long range planning and to develop an annual needs assessment.

SuperintendentPrincipalsDistrict Advisory Committee (DAC)

Local$100

Spring 2014 Site-Based Committee Meeting sign-in Sheet

Increase in student STAAR scores, TPRI scores, Reading Levels, Math Scores

Summative: PEIMS diagnostic data, Texas Academic Performance Report, Surveys, program evaluationsNeeds Assessment: Provide accurate and descriptive data, STAAR scores/May 2013 AEIS report/November2011-2012. Provide analysis of Texas Academic Performance Report indicators to identify trends to understand the reasons for an increase or decrease in scores

To be added when codes/funding received.

2. Continue to update PreK-5 curriculum for all core subjects and electives including scope and sequence, activities, assessments, and specific written objectives that align with TEKS for each grade level.

Superintendent

PrincipalsVertical TeamsTeachersReading/Math Interventionist

Curriculum-Core and Supplemental

August 2014-May 2015

Documents produced Increase in:STAAR scoresTPRI ResultsTPRI Math

Summative: Sign in sheets and/or documents produced

3. KES will Continue Curriculum Alignment/Vertical Team/Cross Grade Level Planning for core academic subjects in order to align TEKS at grades K-5 and increase academic rigor

SuperintendentPrincipalsTeachers

Professional Development DaysSubstitute teachersStaff Meetings

August 2014 Sign-in Sheets

Documents

Summative: Curriculum Documents/Alignment DocumentsSTAAR results

4. KES will collaborate with Region 3 for Contracted Services.

Superintendent

Principal

Teachers

Region 3 Contracted Services


Sign-in Sheets Formative: Beginning and Year DataSummative: End of Year Student Data

Campus Curriculum


Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: # 1: KISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gaps among

student population groups.

Objective(s):



ImpactFormative/ Summative

Title ISchoolwide


5. KES will continue to provide Head Start Services on the elementary campus.

SuperintendentPrincipalsHead Start (BCFS Education Services)

Head Start Staff (BCFS Education Services)See BCFS Budget Summary


Master Schedule TPRI scores in Kindergarten

Formative: PEIMS data; Head Start Assessment Data/GuidelinesSummative: End of Year Student Data

6. Grades 3-5 will continue to administer STAAR benchmark assessments in reading, math, writing and/or science

PrincipalsCounselorTeachers

No Cost September 2014January 2015

Benchmark Assessments/Scores

Formative: Benchmark Data

Summative: STAAR Scores

7. PreK will implement Mclass CIRCLE. Grades K-2 will continue to administer Mclass Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI). Grades K-2 will implement Mclass Math.

PrincipalsTeachers: K-2Reading Facilitator

TPRI-$1180

CIRCLE-$875 (Reading, Math, Science)

September 2014 (grades 1-2)October 2014 (K)February 2015 (Grades K-2)April 2015 (Grades K-2)

TPRI Scores Increase in Reading fluency and comprehension

Formative: Beginning of Year to Middle of Year ProgressSummative: Percent of students developed

8. Update Response-to-Intervention model to ensure students are receiving Tiers (I, II, III) of instruction with appropriate curriculum/materials.

PrincipalsTeachersReading/Math Interventionists

Region 3 and 20(Cost of training)Mclass Intervention GuidesCost of materials


Region Center Certificate of CompletionSign-in sheet of trainings

Increase in student academic performance

Formative: RTI Training Materials

9. Select math and science curriculum from Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) newly adopted materials.

PrincipalsTeachers

TEA adoption list May-June 2014 WalkthroughsLesson Plans


Formative: Textbook Order FormsSummative: Adoption of Books

Instructional Materials Allotment


AcademicsIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 1: By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. # 2: All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency

or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.District Goal: # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvement in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gaps among student

population groups. #2: The District will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of successes.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Utilize technology software programs to reinforce instruction. KES will continue to use Brain-Pop/Brain-Pop Jr in grades K-5, Science Starters in grades 1-5, Rosetta Stone ESL program, Ten Marks Math, istation reading grades PreK-5, Think Through Math grades 3-5, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Reader STAR Assessment, Reasoning Mind Math Program

PrincipalsTeachersTechnology Director

Title IESL FundsRegion IIITEA Grant


Program Data ReportsWalkthroughsLesson Plans


Formative: Review performance each nine weeks.

Summative: Increase in STAAR results, Promotion Rates, TPRI Scores

2. Continue to provide extended learning time and/or activities for all students in K- 5th. Accelerated Reading Instruction

Program Credit by Exam Summer School Tutorials ACE RTI AR STAR Assessment

SuperintendentPrincipalsTeachersCounselorACE Director

Rural and Low Income GrantTitle I(facilitators)SCE Funds(details on State Comp Page in this document)ACE

August 2014-June 2015

Master Schedule

Attendance Documentation


Formative: Attendance, Reports, Summer School ReportsDocumentation of Tutorials, Master Schedule

Summative: All federal and state required program evaluations, attendance reports.

3. KES will continue to analyze test data results from nine weeks tests,

PrincipalsTeachers

PEIMSAmplify Education


STAAR Test results in grades 3– 5 and

Formative: Nine-Weeks Tests,


Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 1: By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. # 2: All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency



Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


benchmark assessments, STAAR results, CIRCLE, TPRI, Mclass Math, AR STAR to prioritize student needs.

CounselorReading/Math Interventionists

Inc.(formerly Wireless Generation)

increase percent developed in all areas of TPRI, Math Mclass and CIRCLE grades Pre-K-2.

Benchmark and placement assessment analysis, TPRI scores, Mclass Math, AR STAR, CIRCLE.

Summative: STAAR Test results in grades 3– 5 and increase percent developed in all areas of TPRI, Math Mclass and CIRCLE grades PreK-2

4. KES will continue to provide intensive, targeted Response to Intervention programs for identified students who have academic difficulties by providing RTI classes, before-after school tutorials, ACE and/or summer school.

SuperintendentPrincipalsTeachersCounselorReading/Math InterventionistACE Director

LocalACETitle I (RTI)


Formative: Nine weeks tests, TPRI-Math Mclass documentation, Benchmarks, Math Placement assessment, and STAAR Benchmark reports for students in grades 3-5.Summative: Meet passing standards on 3-5 STAAR. Developed level on TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE





Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


5. Continue to incorporate and emphasize use of technology into core and intervention curriculum in all classes such as: laboratory equipment, computers, data projectors, digital photo equipment, software application programs, ipads and core academic internet resources.

Principal

Teachers

Reading/Math Interventionist

Technology Coordinator

IMA Funds August 2014-May 2015

Walk-throughs Increase in student academic performance

Formative: Staff Development Training Agendas & Schedules, Lesson Plans and documentation from walkthroughs, Increased technology use.

Summative: STAAR mastery, Developed on TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLES

6. Continue to seek out best practices/strategies/curriculum for core and intervention academic subjects. (Mentoring Minds, Curriculum Associates, State Adopted Curriculum, Lone Star Learning, Kamico, Region 4, TPRI, Math Mclass,CIRCLES, Reasoning Minds, C-Scope)

PrincipalsTeachersReading/Math Interventionists

IMATitle I

TPRI, CIRCLES, Math Mclass Intervention Guides

State Math Conference


Lesson Plans Increase in student academic performance

Formative: TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE, Benchmark scores

Summative: Meet Passing Standards and/or Increase number of students reaching Advanced Performance on STAAR reading, math, science and writing; Increase number of students developed on End of Year TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE





Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


7. Use student data to determine students needing Just-the-Facts (15 minute basic facts math practice)

Math TeachersMath Interventionists

No Cost Progress ReportsReport Cards

Walk-throughs Student knowledge of basic facts/ability to complete basic operations

Formative: Just the Facts Activities/AssessmentsSummative: Basic Facts Assessments

8. KES will continue to provide hands on TEKS/ STAAR instruction through departmentalizing and/or additional instructional time in core classes for grades K-5.

PrincipalsTeachers

Cost of Consumable materials and supplies


Walk-throughs Increase in student academic performance

Summative: STAAR scores, TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE data reports.





Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


9. KES students will continue to attend after school tutorials if grade falls below 70 in math, science, ELA, and/or social studies. Teachers monitor progress based on 4 weeks progress reports and 9 weeks report cards.

PrincipalsTeachers

Local PolicyACE


Attendance Forms Increase in student academic performance

Formative: Tutorial documentation of students referred and attendance.Summative: STAAR scores/increased passing rate at nine weeks reporting period, increase in percent of students Developed on TPRI, Math Mclass.

10. Continue to coordinate services and programs between regular education, special education and intervention teachers.

PrincipalsCounselor

Teachers (Regular/Intervention/Sp.Ed.)

No CostARD Meetings


ARD Document Increase in student academic performance

Formative: Academic Meetings/Professional Development throughout year (Student Support, Grade Level Meetings, Faculty Meetings, ARDS, Attendance Committee Meetings and/or Completion of Regular Ed-Special Ed communication logs).Summative: End of Year student data/performance





Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


11. KES Staff and/or Consultants will provide Professional Development (as needed) to staff in core academic areas, ADHD and Behavior Disorders and/or for effective management strategies.

Principals Region IIIGoliad Co-opKES Staff


Sign-in SheetsWalk-throughs

Effective classroom management


Formative: Sign-in sheetsSummative: Increase in classroom management and/or instruction

12. Continue to provide full day Pre-K classes.

SuperintendentPrincipals

Title I Part A12,614.00

Local22,140.00


Master Schedule Students better prepared for Kindergarten

Formative: Class ScheduleSummative: CIRCLE End-of-Year Data

13. Continue to provide intensive, targeted intervention programs for identified students who have academic difficulties such as summer school and Response-to-Intervention.

SuperintendentPrincipalsReading/Math InterventionistsTeachers

Title I, Part A$99,520(salaries)


Master Schedule

Attendance Sheets

Academic Data Report

Formative: Nine weeks tests, TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE, Benchmark resultsSummative: Meet passing standards on STAAR, Developed on TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLE.

14. Continue to provide class size reduction for students at KES to improve student success by providing smaller class size.

SuperintendentPrincipalCounselor

Title II, Part A$65,750.00


Master Schedule with Number of students


Formative: Class size with class scheduleSummative: List of staff identified as class size reduction.

15. Continue to use Region III consultants as needed for guidance and/or professional development to staff.


Region III Partnership Fee

August 2014-July 2015

Documentation formsSign-in sheets


Formative: Lesson plans reflect strategies, walk-throughs, AgendasSign-In SheetsSummative: Student Progress

16. Implement Positive Rewards program to recognize students, on a 9 weeks basis,

PrincipalsCounselor

Local(Student Activity Fund)

After first 3 Nine Week Grading Periods

Documentation of Notes sent

Increase number of students making A-B

Formative: Number of Students Participating





Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


who meet academic and behavior criteria. Call parents when students show positive behavior -“Shout Out” note

Community Honor Roll and Demonstrating appropriate school behavior

at end of each nine week periodSummative: Increase in academic performance at End of Year

17. Grades 3 and 4 will continue Reading Buddies program with younger students and assist them with writing activities.

PrincipalTeachers

No Cost October 2014-May 2015

Walk-throughs Increase in student TPRI scores for Kindergarten students

Formative: Lesson Plans-Student ParticipationSummative: End of Year TPRI data for lower grades

18. Implement Cycle 8 21st Century Afterschool Grant.

SuperintendentPrincipalsACE Coordinator

ACE Grant Funds August 2014-May 2015

Documentation sheets

Increase in student academic scores

Formative: Grant GuidelinesSummative: Grant Evaluations

Special Needs


Ideal State: Goal(s)# 5: All students will graduate from high school. District Goals: #1 Kenedy ISD will ensure improvement in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gaps among student population groups.#2: The District will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of successes.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Continue to increase parental participation in student’s Individual Educational Plan through the A.R.D., 504 meetings, Committee Meetings and campus-wide Parent Meetings/Trainings and Interagency Coordination.

Special Education Co-op Director

Co-op Diagnosticians


Local $100 Postage August 2014-May 2015

Sign-in Sheets Increase in student academic scores

Formative: ARD Committee Meetings, Sign-In Sheets, Training Agendas –Documentation of Parent Meeting

Summative: STAAR, TPRI, Math Mclass, CIRCLES

2. Provide training for parents of students in Title I, Dyslexia, GT, and Special Education Programs

PrincipalsCounselorTeachersGoliad Co-op Staff

Parent InvolvementRegion III


Sign-in SheetsARD Documentation


Formative: Agendas, Evaluation Forms, Sign-in sheets

3. Continue to identify/implement and update Response to Intervention model to ensure students are receiving required Tiers of instruction.


Region 3 and 20(Cost of Region training session)


Documentation of student attendance

Lesson Plans


Formative: Copy of updated RTI Tiers/updates procedures/student groups

4. Continue to provide students with additional supplies needed to master the State standards such as manipulatives/ activities which are kinesthetic, tactile, visual and auditory.

PrincipalsCounselorTeachersReading/Math Interventionists

Local$1200Title I Part A $4000


ARDs504 PlansLesson PlansWalkthroughs


Formative: Principal walkthroughs to monitor instructionSummative: STAAR mastery for all students, Developed on End-of Year TPRI, Mclass Math, CIRCLES


Special NeedsIdeal State: Goal(s)# 5: All students will graduate from high school. District Goals: #1 Kenedy ISD will ensure improvement in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gaps among student population groups.#2: The District will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of successes.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


5. Continue to coordinate services and programs between regular education, special education, intervention, dyslexia, and ESL teachers.

PrincipalsCounselorTeachersReading/Math InterventionistsGoliad Sp. Ed. Co-op Staff

No Cost August 2014-May 2015

Master Schedule Increase in student academic scores

Formative: Academic Meetings,Professional Development, Student Support, Grade Level Meetings, Faculty Meetings, ARDS, Attendance Committee Meetings and/or Completion of Regular Ed-Special Ed communication logs).

Summative: End of Year student performance


ESLIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 2: All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining

proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.District Goal: # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvement in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gaps among student


Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Ensure that teachers receive staff development as needed to assist them in modifying and delivering appropriate instruction/accommodations for ESL students

PrincipalsESL TeacherCounselor

State ESL GuidelinesRegion IIILocal


Lesson PlansStudent ESL folders

Student Progress Formative: Lesson plans reflect strategies, walk-through classroom observations, Sign-In Sheets, AgendasSummative: Student Progress

2. Continue to use Region III consultant as needed for guidance and/or professional development to staff and/or ESL teachers.

PrincipalESL TeachersTeachers

Region III Partnership Fee


Sign-in Sheets Student Progress Formative: Lesson plans reflect strategies, classroom walk-throughsSign-In Sheets, AgendasSummative: Student Progress

3. Offer extended learning time and activities for all ESL students K-1st grade Summer Program (Summer School)


Title III Part A(SSA) Local

Rural and Low Income Grant

ACE

June 2015 Attendance Log Student Academic Progress

Formative: Weekly Attendance ReportsSummative: All federal and state required progress evaluations, Attendance reports

4. Hire full time GT/ESL teacher or have 1 certified ESL teacher per grade level.


Region III August 2014-May 2015


Formative: Staff Roster with certificationsSummative: Student Progress

Gifted and TalentedKenedy Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan

Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvement in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gaps among student population

groups. # 2: The District will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of successes.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. KES will continue to update assessments used to identify Gifted and Talented students as needed

CounselorGT Teacher

Testing budget May 2014-June 2015 Assessment Documents

Students identified Summative: Number of students in GT

2. Gifted and Talented teacher will continue to assist with testing students referred for Gifted and Talented.

PrincipalGT TeacherCounselor

No Cost September 2014 -May 2015

Testing Documentation

Teacher qualified to test students.

GT Committee makes decisions

3. Gifted and Talented Teacher will continue to attend GT conference or other GT Professional Development.

GT Teacher GT BudgetRegion IIIGT Conference


Workshop and/or Conference Certificates of Completion

Increase in percent of students mastering Level III on STAAR and/or Developed on TPRI Reading and Mclass Math

Data from conference or professional development will be shared with other staff to increase student performance and identification of GT students.

4. KES will continue to evaluate and update Gifted and Talented Curriculum for K-5

GT Teacher No Cost August 2014-May 2015

Lesson Plans Increase in student academic scores

Curriculum, Lesson plans


Advanced Academic InstructionIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvement in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gaps among student population

groups. #2: The District will improve program services to students and promote public awareness of successes.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. KES offers extra pay for UIL event sponsors and UIL Coordinator.

UIL CoordinatorPrincipalUIL Event Sponsors

UIL materialsCoaching (event sponsors) Stipends

August 2014-January 2015

UIL Number of UIL Award Winners

Summative: To increase UIL participation and academic performance.

2. KES will continue to recognize UIL Participants (Local Newspaper and/or

Awards Program)

UIL CoordinatorPrincipalsCounselor

No Cost February 2015 Program Recognition of student success and participation.

Summative: To increase UIL participation and academic performance.


State Compensatory Education

(Funds Subject to Change)

District

State Compensatory Education Campus Budget State Compensatory Education Campus FTES

Total State Compensatory Education Budget: $283,046 Position Total FTEs

8.4

Total State Compensatory Education Budgeted for FTE Salaries $ 249,604 Teachers 4.4

Total State Compensatory Education Budgeted for FTE Fringe Benefits $ 22,172 Instructional Aides 4.0

Total State Compensatory Education Budgeted for Contracted Services $ 11,040

Total State Compensatory Education Budgeted for Supplies & Materials $ 115

Total State Compensatory Education Budgeted for Miscellaneous Expenses $ 115


State Compensatory Education (SCE)Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: #1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gap among student population

groups. #4: The District will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Staff development will be provided to personnel who will be teaching in the SCE programs to ensure that the content and delivery is based on research proven programs and/or methodology. Behavior intervention program-ADHD students.

Principals Local FundsTitle I, Part A

SCE Funds


Sign-in sheets Increase in student academic scores

Formative: Documentation of staff development

Summative: STAAR results May 2014

2. Students attend tutoring if grade falls below 70 in math, science, ELA, and/or social studies. Teachers monitor progress based on 4 weeks progress reports and 9 weeks report cards. RTI meeting called with teachers, intervention teachers, parent, and/or administration.

PrincipalsTeachers

Local FundsTitle I Part A


Sign-in sheets Increase in student academic scores

Formative: Tutoring Documentation of student attendanceSummative: Increase passing rate for nine week reporting period.

3. Continue Intervention programs ELA, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies.

PrincipalCounselorsTeachers

SCE Funds: August 2014-May 2015

Documentation of students identified and how served.


Formative: Progress reports and report cards of at-risk students. Monitor each 4 weeks/9 weeks.Summative: STAAR, TPRI, Local Assessments results

4. Continue to Research programs addressing cultural beliefs in regards to dropout prevention

SuperintendentPrincipalGT Teacher

LocalRegion III

GT Teacher


Lesson PlansPrograms and/orAssemblies

Increase in student academic scores and decrease in drop-out rate

Summative: List of program(s) located with description of each


State Compensatory Education (SCE)Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: #1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gap among student population

groups. #4: The District will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


5. Continue to provide focused and differentiated guidance counseling for all at-risk students, as needed. Counselor(s) will continue to provide student lists identifying at-risk students to all teachers in grades K-5.

PrincipalCounselor

Outside Agency Counselors-for guidance counseling as assigned through parent-court permission


Documentation-Sign-in sheets

Improvement in student behavior/academics

Formative: At-Risk Student Lists for KES and Agency Documentation for outside agencySummative: Local Assessments, STAAR results,Promotion/Retention Data

6. Decrease Dropout Rate through Tutorials, and Guidance Counseling.

SuperintendentPrincipalCounselor

Outside Agency Counselors

State FundsTitle I Part A $5,222.15


Documentation-Sign-in sheets


Formative: PEIMS Attendance, Reports

Summative: Promotion/RetentionData

7. Dropout prevention will continue to be promoted on all campuses-- students will be counseled individually, and/or in small and large group settings, as referred.

PrincipalCounselorMHMR CounselorGoliad Co-op Counselor

NoCost


Documentation from Counselor(s)


Formative: Referrals and Counselor logsSummative: Decreased retention rate, and increased academic performance.


Staff DevelopmentIdeal State: Goal(s)Objective(s):

NCLB Goal: # 3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.

District Goal : # 4: The District will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.




Title ISchoolwide


1. Continue to plan and implement staff development on effective teaching practices, curriculum, and classroom management workshops to improve teacher effectiveness and student performance. STAAR/TEKS Alignment Data and Item Analysis ESL Strategies Best Practices-

Strategies IEP Implementation Modifications Student Support Best Practices Bullying

SuperintendentAdministrative DirectorPrincipalCounselorTeachers

Title 1State ESL

LocalCSCOPE

Region IIIGoliad Coop


Sign-in Sheets

August Staff Development Agenda/Schedule

Completion certificate

Walk-throughs

Lesson Plans

Student Performance

Formative: Staff Development training agendas and sign-in sheetsSummative: STAAR results

2. Provide mentors for any new incoming staff regardless of years of experience

PrincipalsLead Teachers


Documentation of meetings

Staff Morale Summative: Staff moral,Decrease incoming teacher concerns

3. Provide instructional technology training, as needed, for integrating technology with classroom instruction.

SuperintendentPrincipalTechnology Coordinator

Region IIIInstructional Materials AllotmentDistrict Technology Coordinator


Sign-in sheets Increase level of instruction andincrease student academic scores

Staff Development Training: agenda and sign-in sheets

4. Continue to provide “Instructional Focus” to staff needing additional support in instruction of core subjects.

Principals Region III August 2014-May 2015

Documentation of Services Provided

Increase in level of instruction provided to students

Summative: Increase in student academic performance

5. Continue to provide information to staff regarding PACT-Performance-based Academic Coaching/Mentoring Teams for teachers in years 1-3 of service.

PrincipalsTechnology Coordinator

Region III August 2014 Staff Bulletin Increase in Teacher performance

Formative: Teacher Sign-inSummative: Teacher Performance


Staff DevelopmentIdeal State: Goal(s)

NCLB Goal: # 3: All students will be taught y by highly qualified teachers.

District Goal : # 4: The District will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


6. Continue to provide Professional Development opportunities for teachers PreK-5 that will focus on teacher, classroom management and/or curriculum needs.

Administrative Director

Principals

Region 3Co-op fees

Consultants

CAMT Math Conference


Sign-in Sheets Increase in teacher delivery of instruction and/or student performance

Formative: Increase in student performanceSummative: STAAR scores, TPRI, Mclass Math scores, CIRCLES scores

7. Continue specific grade level and department staff development, targeting and integrating language arts, writing, reading, math, science, and social studies specifications through effective teaching strategies shared through Peer Leadership training and/or monthly effective strategy trainings.

PrincipalsCounselorReading/Math Interventionists

Teachers

Staff meetingsTeacher MeetingsRegion 3CSCOPE


Sign-in Sheets Increase in teacher delivery of instruction

Increase in student performance

Formative: Grade Level and Staff Meeting Agendas

Summative: Promotion and Retention Rates, STAAR Results, K-2 TPRI Scores.

8. Promote Health and Wellness to staff through proving Staff Health and Wellness Day

PrincipalsDistrict Nurse

County Health Dept.

Community Reps

Spring 2015 Sign-in Sheet Increase staff morale Summative: Staff Survey


Highly Qualified TeachersIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: #3 All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.District Goal: #4 The District will recruit, develop, and recognize a highly qualified staff.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Continue to recruit, hire and retain highly qualified personnel.

Administrative DirectorPrincipalsSupt. Secretary

Newspaper AdsOn-line PostingsJob Fairs


Documentation of postings, newspaper articles, attendance at job fair

Increase in Student Performance

Formative: Recruitment DocumentationSummative: Number and percentage of certified teacher positions filled with Highly Qualified Staff

2. Continue to provide class size reduction teachers for elementary students to enhance instruction for struggling students.

Superintendent

Principals

Title II Part A August 2014-May 2015


Formative: Class schedule (Master Schedule)Summative: Identification of 2 teachers providing class size reduction.

3. Continue teacher recognition Bulletin Board in Main Hall. Attach newspaper articles/pictures on bulletin board.

Principal

Secretaries

No Cost August 2014 Bulletin Board Staff Moral Summative: Documentation of activity implementation

4. Include strategies, provide trainings to ensure all teachers in core academic subject areas are Highly Qualified and have effective classroom management.

Administrative DirectorPrincipals

Region III August 2014 Highly Qualified Document

Increase in Student Performance


DisciplineIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal # 5: The District will ensure a safe learning environment.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Continue to meet with Campus SBDM committee to review: Overall Discipline Process Bullying/Harassment Consistency in implementation

PrincipalsCounselorSBDM Committee

LocalTitle I, Part A


Sign-in Sheets Increase in appropriate student behavior/Fewer Discipline Referrals

Formative: Sign in sheets.

Summative: Reduced student referrals and/or ISS referrals and increase student academic performance

2. KES will sustain Bullying Prevention Program strategies/programs, as needed, to inform and deter students from bullying in the school setting.


Region 3

Counselor

Bullying materials purchased


Documentation Log of Counselor session/programs

Increase in appropriate student behavior/Fewer Discipline Referrals

Summative: Reduced student referrals and/or ISS referrals and increase student academic performance

3. Implement School-Home Communication Note that targets positive communication to parents for grades 1-5.

PrincipalCounselorTeachers


Communication Note Increase in positive teacher-parent communication (increase parent involvement)

Summative: Teacher-Parent Communication and to Maintain Safe School Environment.

4. The campus will review the following: *reward system for students to encourage appropriate behavior *Set of campus rules *Relationship building activities (to increase

positive student behavior and decrease bullying)


Local May 2014-August 2014

Sign-in sheets Increase in appropriate student behavior/Fewer Discipline Referrals/Increase in student academic performance

Formative: Walkthroughs, reduced number of student referralsSummative: Reduced student referrals

5. Continue In-school-suspension (ISS) class on KES campus


Teacher Assistant (ISS Aide Certified ) salary


Master Schedule decrease in inappropriate student behavior and increase the ability for teacher to effectively instruct other students

Formative: Master ScheduleSummative: Reduce student referrals/increase ability for other students to be able to learn-be safe in regular setting


Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal # 5: The District will ensure a safe learning environment.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


6. Continue to provide Assistant Principal at the Kenedy Elementary School Campus

Superintendent Salary August 2014-2015 Contract Increase in appropriate student behavior/additional academic support

Summative: Increase appropriate student behavior and student academic scores

7. Continue to contract with Floresville ISD as KES District Alternative Educational Placement (DAEP) setting.


Floresville DAEP Staff/Contracted Services


Document of contracted services/student placement

Safety of other students

Formative: Floresville DAEP ContractSummative: Increase in appropriate student behavior

8. Implement Project Wisdom-Character Education Program

PrincipalsCounselor

$599 August 2014-May 2015

Daily MessageLesson Plans

Decrease in student discipline referrals

Summative: Decrease in Counselor and/or office referrals


Safe and Appropriate FacilitiesIdeal State: Goal(s)

NCLB Goal: # 4: All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning.District Goal # 5: The district will ensure a safe learning environment.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. KES campus will continue to update and implement the crisis plan.

SuperintendentPrincipal

State/LocalTitle IV


Documentation of drillsCrisis Plan

Safety of students/staff

Formative: Monthly Drills, log

2. KES will provide drug and alcohol instruction appropriate to grade levels K-5. (Reinforce during Red Ribbon Week)

PrincipalCounselorsTeachers

Title IVLocal


Lesson PlansDocumentation of activities

Increase student awareness of dangers of drugs and alcohol

Formative: Documentation of activitiesSummative: Review discipline reports. Reduce use of drugs and alcohol on KISD campuses

3. KES will provide safety training to all campus personnel and students.

SuperintendentAdministrative DirectorPrincipalNurse

Local August 2014-May 2015

Sign-in Sheets/Safety Test

Decrease is staff/student accidents.

Summative: Sign in sheets for teacher training and lesson plan documentation for student safety t

4. KES will sustain Bullying Prevention Program strategies/programs, as needed, to inform and deter students from bullying in the school setting. Project Wisdom-Character Education Building


Region 3CounselorMaterials purchased


Documentation Log of Counselor session/programs

Increase in appropriate student behavior/Fewer Discipline Referrals

Summative: Reduced student referrals

5. KES will attempt to work with police department/officers to develop and implement safety procedures and/or programs to increase awareness of drugs/gangs/weapons involvement.

SuperintendentPrincipalCounselorPolice Chief/Officers


Documentation of Meetings/Programs

Safety of students Formative: Sign-in sheet for documentationSummative: Increase in student awareness and decrease in referrals


Safe and Appropriate FacilitiesIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: #4: All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning.District Goal: #5: The district will ensure a safe learning environment.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


6. KES will address early mental health intervention, coordinated school health services, and suicide prevention/post prevention awareness.

PrincipalsCounselorNurse

No Cost

Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR)

Child Protective Services

August 2014-2015 Scheduled Programs

Contacts made

Safety of Students Formative: Documentation of activitiesSummative: Increase in student awareness and decrease in referrals

7. KES will address child safety needs when circumstances arise.

PrincipalsCounselorNurse

Child Protection Services


Documentation of responsibilities of Reporting Child Abuse provided to staff.

Increase safety of students.

8. KES will schedule drug dog visits throughout the year


Company previously used


Campus Visits Decrease in drugs on campus

Formative: Scheduled visitsSummative: Decrease in students bringing drugs on to the KES campus

9. Continue to utilize Kenedy ISD Part-time Resource Officer on the KES campus.


Salary August 2014-May 2015

Walk-through visits

Principal requests

Increase in appropriate student behavior

Summative: School Safety


Parent/Community InvolvementIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gap among student population


Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Continue to report to parents on the progress of their child’s grade level benchmarks at least 2 times a year and continue to report to parents on their child’s TPRI, Math Mclass scores for students in grades K-2, CIRCLE in Pre-K

PrincipalsCounselorMath & Reading InterventionistsTeachers

Benchmark testsSTAAR testsTPRI DataMath Mclass Data

CIRCLES Data

September-October 2014January 2015May 2015

Parent LettersStudent Data Reports


Formative: Campus copy of documentationSummative: Increase in parent involvement and student academic performance

2. Continue to provide additional communication to parents through newsletters, samples of skills taught, activities for parents to reinforce skills at home, lunch menu with school calendar and information to make parents aware of programs available at school (services for students…504, ESL…)

PrincipalsParent Involvement CoordinatorCounselorTeachers

Title I Parent Involvement


Copy of Documents Increase in Parent-Involvement

Summative: Copies of documentsSummative: STAAR and/or TPRI res

3. Continue to evaluate plan by campus for each area listed, to improve customer service to parents and community members: Welcoming atmosphere Communication Courtesy/respect

PrincipalsParent Involvement CoordinatorKES Staff

LocalTitle I


WalkthroughsObserving school environment

Positive atmosphere

Feedback received

Summative: Parent Survey and/or parent feedback reflects positive changes




Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


4. Continue District Parent Involvement Meeting

Administrative Director-Parent Involvement Coordinator

Title I January 2015 Sign-in sheets Increase in Parent Involvement

5. Continue ACE Parent Nights, STAAR Parent Meetings

PrincipalsParent InvolvementCoordinatorACE Coordinator

ACE September 2014-May 2015

Sign-in Sheets Increase in student academic scores

Summative: To increase parent involvement and student performance.

6. KES will continue to implement Parent/Teacher/Student Compacts in grades Prek-5.

PrincipalsParent Involvement CoordinatorTeachers

Title INo Cost

August-September 2014

Completed Compacts Increase in student behavior, parent involvement and student academics

Summative: Campus Copy of Documentation/Compact

7. KES will provide parents with student grades through TxEIS

Technology CoordinatorSuperintendentPrincipalsPEIMS clerk


Documentation sent to parents

Increase in parent involvement/increase in student academic success

Summative: Parent Response/access

8. Back to School Night/Open House/Title I meeting held Annually

PrincipalsTeachers

No Cost August 2014 Sign-in Sheets Increase Parent and community Involvement and student success

Summative: Sign-in sheets

9. Grades 1-4 will continue to participate in the Soil and Water Conservation Poster Contest. (Participation is pending notification from Soil and Water Conservation District.)

PrincipalTeachers

No CostSoil/Water Conservation District

October 2013 Posters Increase student knowledge of soil and water conservation

Formative: Lesson PlansSummative: Increase in Grade 5Science STAAR scores




Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


10. Students in grades PreK-5 will continue to participate in the ‘HEB Bag Collection Contest”

PrincipalCounselor

No CostHEB

Spring 2014 Collection of Bags Increase in mathskills

Formative: Lesson PlansSummative: Increase in math scores

11. Grades 3 and 5 will continue to have San Antonio and/or Nueces River Authority conduct presentations for students.

PrincipalsGrade 3,5 Science Teachers

No CostRiver Authorities

Second Semester 2015

Sign-in of presenters Increase in student science skills

Formative: Lesson PlansSummative: Increase in grade 5 science STAAR scores

12. Grade 4 will continue to participate in Ag in the Classroom Field Trip sponsored by Farm Bureau

Principals No CostFarm Bureau

October 2015 Attendance Form Increase student knowledge in the field of Agriculture

Formative: Lesson PlansSummative: Increase in Grade 5 STAAR

13. Grade 3 will continue to participate in cabbage plant gardening program provided by Bonnie’s Nursery.

PrincipalsGrade 3 Science Teacher

No CostBonnie’s Nursery

Spring Plants Donated Increase student knowledge/experience with gardening

Formative: Lesson PlansSummative: Increase in student gardening skills/vocabulary

14. Kenedy Chamber of Commerce Soup Lunch for Staff

Principals Kenedy Chamber of Commerce

January 2015 Scheduled Luncheon Teacher Appreciation Summative: Staff Appreciation

15. Grade 1 will continue to participate in the ‘Child Abuse Awareness Day’ sponsored by Child Welfare Board

PrincipalsCounselorGrade 1 Teachers

No CostChild Welfare Board

Spring 2015 Field Trip Increase student awareness of Child Abuse and how to report

Formative: Lesson PlansSummative: Increase student’s Safe

16. Grades Pre-K to 5 will continue to attend “Magik Treatre” presentation sponsored by HEB.

PrincipalsCounselor

No Cost

HEB

Spring 2015 Scheduled Presentation

Student exposure to theatrical acting.

Summative: Increase in student’s behavior and knowledge of theatrical acting.


Parent/Community Involvement

Ideal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gap among student population


Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


17. Methodist Church/Food Bank will continue to provide ‘bags of food’ weekly for needy children.

PrincipalCounselor

No CostChurchLocal Food Bank

September 2014-May 2015

Bags of Food Decrease number of students not having enough food on weekends.

Summative: Increase in student performance/behavior

18. Continue to hold parent-teacher conferences for students in need of Response to Intervention RTI.

PrincipalsTeachers


Completion of Parent-Teacher Form

Increase in student academic performance.

Summative: Increase in student academic performance

19. Consider Fall Festival or Winter Carnival PrincipalsPTO

PTO Fall/Winter 2014-2015

Festival/Carnival Held Parent Involvement Summative: Parent and/or Community Involvement

20. KES will provide informative articles to local newspapers regarding school events. Honor Roll School events

PrincipalsCounselorPublicity Committee


Newspaper Articles/Pictures

Increase community awareness and recognition of student success

Increase in number of students meeting Honor Roll Criteria and/or increase school-community communication

21. Gardening Educational kits provided by Walmart to grade 3 students.

PrincipalGrade 3 Science Teacher

Walmart-Burpee Garden Products Co.

No Cost

Spring 2015 Walk-throughsLesson Plans

Increase in student knowledge-awareness of nature and sensitivity to the environment.

Summative: Increase in science scores.


AttendanceIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: # 5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: # 1: Kenedy ISD will ensure improvements in the academic achievement of all student groups and a closing of the gap among student population

groups.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Continue to increase parental awareness regarding the negative consequences and effects of absenteeism.

PrincipalAttendance ClerkAdministrative Director- (District Attendance Officer)Teachers

LocalState Funds

Administrative Director


LettersPhone Call logsTeacher Conferences

Decrease in student absences and/or tardies

Formative: Log calls, home visits, Parent Conferences, letters to parentsSummative: Increased student attend

2. Continue to use various types of communication efforts to inform parents and students on why regular attendance at school is important. (Letters, phone calls, conferences, report cards)

PrincipalAdministrative Director-(District Attendance Officer)CounselorTeachers

LocalState Funds


Phone Call LogsReport CardsParent LettersConference documentation

Decrease in student absences and/or tardies

Formative: PEIMS weekly and nine-weeks Attendance Reports

Summative: AEIS Attendance Report

3. KES students in grades Pre-K-5 will be recognized, on a nine weeks and annual basis, for Perfect Attendance. Submit student names to local newspaper.


Local August 2014-May 2015

Newspaper Articles Decrease in student absences and/or tardies

Formative: PEIMS nine weeks and annual Attendance Reports.Summative: AEIS Attendance Repo

4. Continue ‘K-12 alerts’ system for students that are absent.

Attendance Clerk Attendance ClerkK-12 Phone System


Phone Calls Decrease in student absences

Formative: Daily calls to parentsSummative: Increase in student attendance


TechnologyIdeal State: Goal(s)NCLB Goal: #5: All students will graduate from high school.District Goal: # 1: The district will ensure improvement of in the academic achievement of all students groups and a closing of the gap among student

population groups.

Objective(s):




Title ISchoolwide


1. Continue to contribute to KISD website with campus information.

Technology DirectorMedia Technology SpecialistLibrary AssistantPrincipals

No CostTechnology Staff


Updated Website Increase in communication between school and parents/community

Formative: Data entered is current on website

2. Maintain, update and increase software programs and hardware to meet student and staff computer literacy needs. Increase number of student computers in classrooms and/or labs.

Technology DirectorSuperintendentMedia Technology SpecialistPrincipal

E-rateInstructional Materials Allotment


WalkthroughsPurchase Order Forms

Increase in student academic scores.

Hardware and software available to students and staff members

3. Identify computer literacy standards for all students and provide opportunities to reach standards.

SuperintendentPrincipalsTeachers


Computer lab useClassroom Walk-throughs

Increase in student academics

Summative: Improved computer literacy skills

4. Continue student use of technology in core subject areas for grades Pre- K to 5.

Technology DirectorPrincipalTeachersLibrarian Assistant

Mobile computer labsComputer LabsLibrary computers


Walk-throughsComputer lab use

Increase in student academics

Summative: STAAR scores and/or TPRI scores

5. Continue to incorporate instruction with use of Smart boards in core academic classes grades 1-5. Provide updated training as needed.

PrincipalsTeachers

Instructional Materials Allotment


Walk-throughs Increase in student participation of academic activities and in academic success.

Summative: Increase student performance

6. Continue Accelerated Reader(AR) program and AR STAR Assessment for grades K-5.

PrincipalsTeachersLibrarian

Title funds September 2014-May 2015

Student Data Increase in student reading levels and comprehension

7. Identify specific technology activity for grade 5 students.

PrincipalsGrade 5 Teachers

TeachersRegion IIITechnology Staff

September 2014-May 2015

Completion of activity/project

Increase student technology knowledge


Kenedy Elementary School Staff 2014-2015

Principal Grade 2 P.E.Melanie Witte Diana Martinez Nicole WattsAssistant Principal Shanna Watts ESLJoyce Homeyer Patti Jo Wright Connie BludauCounselor Grade 3 Shanna WattsFrances Eckols Tracy Hosek ISS/DetentionPrincipal’s Secretary Monica Vasquez Lum Arcelia TrevinoSusie Aranda Misty Moore SpeechAttendance Clerk Janet Warnasch Aide LopezSylvia Martinez Grade 4 Reading InterventionistDistrict Nurse Rhonda BakerKellie Kolodziej Esmeralda Sosa Math InterventionistHead Start Gail Rossett Christina HavronJennifer Azopardi Grade 5 Teacher AssistantsPam Jendrusch Allyson Arradondo Irma GarzaPre-Kindergarten Bryan Hartsfield Judy GuerraAlyce Martin Cheryl Merritt Julie FoleyDaniella Garza Special Education Dorice JamesKindergarten Eugene Batey Ruth LawrenceLee Ann Card Barbara Freasier Melinda PalaciosSylvia Huerta Hillary Walsh Cindy Prieto(Librarian)Lisa Keiser Dyslexia April PetersonGrade 1 Valarie Kass Rose RamirezHeather Bivens Gifted/Talented Teresa RamirezConnie Bludau Shelly Weilbacher Cody RuizMelissa Larson Music Clara Soliz

Abigail Weaver Charlotte Foley-SmithGloria ZepedaCustodiansDiana PeralesMelissa Torres
