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Wylie Independent School District

Harrison Intermediate School

2016-2017 Campus Improvement Plan

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December 8, 2016 5:08 pm

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

AB Harrison Intermediate School is one of three intermediate schools in Wylie ISD that serves fifth and sixth grade students. Students perform well abovethe state average on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

Demographics Strengths

Harrison Intermediate School Demographics

Student Body: 676

African American :12%

Asian/Pacific Islander: 1%

Hispanic: 18%

Native American: 1%

Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander: 1%

White: 61%

Two or More Races: 3%

Economically Disadvantaged: 28%

English Language Learners: 8%Harrison Intermediate SchoolGenerated by Plan4Learning.com 2 of 44


Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

Harrison students beat the state average on STAAR by 9% or more.

Gains were made in 6th math advanced scores.

Student Achievement Strengths

Achievement scores between student groups are decreasing.

Student Achievement Needs

5th grade reading, math, and science

6th grade reading

Special Education Students

Economically Disadvantage Reading and Math

Hispanic Reading and Math

African American Reading and Math

ELL Students

At Risk Students



School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Summary

Harrison Intermediate School is a healthy organization based on the district climate survey. The school uses the following campus structures to support apositive school environment:

Campus Wide School Management System

Campus Committees that embody district beliefs: Wylie Way, Teacher Appreciation, Student Recognition, College Awareness, and student "families."

School Culture and Climate Strengths

Positive Behavioral Instructional Supports

Implementation of CHAMPS Behavioral System

Implementation of the Wylie Way

College Awareness

Student Families

School Culture and Climate Needs

Continue to increase the number of community and parent involvement with the school.

Continue to educate students and help them to advocate for themselves when dealing with bullying.

Continue to expose students to different types of colleges and careers.

Identify interventions to address student behaviors



Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

All teachers are highly qualified and campus teacher mobility rate is low. Teacher receive daily support from members of professional learningcommunities.

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

Teaching by years of expeience is balanced:

0-5 years- 33%

6-10 years- 20%

11-20 years- 43%

over 20 years- 7%

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs

Directed efforts to calibrate RTI systems and processes.

Increase staff certifications in ELL, GT, and Special Education.

Targeted professional development to address reading needs.

Strategies for intervention and quality small group instruction for targeted learners.



Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

Harrison Intermediate School teachers use Cscope and Spring Board Curriculum. The school offers advanced classes in reading, math, and science. GTservices are provided through English Language Arts.

Weekly PLC collaboration has helped teachers to plan instruction, analyze data, and develop plans of intervention for students.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

Sixth grade math

Fifth grade math

Met Standards on: Student Achievement, Student Progress , and Closing Performance Gaps

Attendance Rate 97%

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs

5th Science

Reading

English Language Learners

Special Education

Higher Order Thinking Skills and Questioning Techniques

Critical Writing



Frequent Small Group Purposeful Talk



Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

Large number of parent participation at awards assemblies, band/choir concerts, field trips, field day, etc. Many parents participate in campus activities viaface book, instagram, and twitter. Highest number of teacher, parent, and student PTA members in many years. PTA National School of Excellence for the2015-2017 school years.

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

100% of the staff are members of PTA.

PTA has increased school wide events.

PTA state and national awards.

Family and Community Involvement Needs

Continue to partner PTA.

Continue to publicize school events.

Increase the number parent volunteers.

Continue to improve school website, twitter, facebook, instagram, and email as an effective way to communicate with parents.

Designate October as Parent/Teacher Conference Month.



School Context and Organization

School Context and Organization Summary

Harrison Intermediate School has been recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community School.

School Context and Organization Strengths

Campus participation in weekly professional learning community meetings.

Maximum use of instructional time.

Peer to peer collegial support.

Shared decision making.

Campus communications, structures, and process.

School Context and Organization Needs

Continued support with implementation of best practices that include tenants of 21st Century learning.



Technology

Technology Summary

Campus utilizes MyWyFi and school devices to integrate technology in to the lesson. Social Studies began an online textbook initiave that included 40Chromebooks per Social Studies teacher. ELAR will have 40 Chromebooks added this year in October.

Technology Strengths

Students make use of MyWyFi.

Teachers record use of technology integration in lesson plans.

Positive implementation of Social Studies online textbook.

Technology Needs

Seamless integration of technology into the lesson design process.

Level of consistency with project based learning.

Due to the increase access of technology to the social studies teacher a bit of imbalance has been created and the campus will seek ways to improve thissituation.



Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation

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

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCampus goalsCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plansCampus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting dataState and federal planning requirements

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataFederal Report Card DataPBMAS dataAnnual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR Released Test QuestionsTexas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) resultsTexas Success Initiative (TSI) data for postsecondary/college-ready graduates dataStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Local diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal diagnostic math assessment dataLocal benchmark or common assessments dataStudent failure and/or retention ratesRunning Records resultsObservation Survey results

Student Data: Student Groups

Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groupsNumber of students assigned to each special program, including analysis of academic achievement, race, ethnicity, gender, etcEconomically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance and participation dataMale / Female performance and participation dataSpecial education population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobility



Migrant population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobilityAt-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobilityELL or LEP data, including academic achievement, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etcSection 504 dataHomeless dataGifted and talented dataDyslexia DataResponse to Intervention (RtI) student achievement data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Attendance dataDiscipline recordsStudent surveys and/or other feedbackClass size averages by grade and subject

Employee Data

Professional Learning Communities (PLC) dataStaff surveys and/or other feedbackHighly qualified staff dataTeacher/Student RatioCampus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataPDAS and/or T-TESS

Parent/Community Data

Parent surveys and/or other feedbackParent Involvement Rate

Support Systems and Other Data

Processes and procedures for teaching and learning, including program implementationCommunications dataBudgets/entitlements and expenditures dataStudy of best practicesAction research resultsOther additional data



Goals

Goal 1: Instill community and ethical values in our students

Performance Objective 1: By June 2017, 100% of HIS students will have participated in quarterly guidance lessons on Character Development and Anti-Bully Education.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1:

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

ReviewsFormative Summative

Nov Feb June Aug1) Provide training for all staff in accordance with board policy Administrators Professional Development Records, Bully

Documentation FormsFunding Sources: Campus Budget

2) Provide learning to all students in accordance with board policy Administrators andteachers

Bullying documentation reports

3) Implement Character Development, Drug Resistance, and Anti BullyEducation training for all students through classroom guidance and counselingprograms

Counselor andTeachers

Counselor Log and materials

Funding Sources: Campus Budget

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




Performance Objective 2: By June 2017, 100% of HIS students will be exposed to the Core Values of the Wylie Way.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Principal/Assistant Principal will recognize students who have exhibitedKuleana and Grit each week.Buccaneers of the Week and Jimmy John's Student of the Week

Administrators,Family Teachers

The number of students recognized.


2) Administrators and teachers will document student behaviors and keep anintervention log and contact parents.

Teachers andAdministrators

Feedback from teachers

3) Positive Behavior Management Support System will continue to beimplemented to guide student behavior choices

Teachers, Staff, andAdministrators

Number of office referrals

4) School Wide participation with District Wylie Way calendar events. Teachers, Staff,Counselor, andAdministrators

Lesson Plans, Reflections, Surveys





Performance Objective 3: By June 2017, 100% of HIS students will have the opportunity to participate in Student Council or campus service projects thataddress character development, leadership, and service.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Lunch Groups will be formed to work on social skills and to address lifechallenges

Counselor Number of office referrals

2) Recognize students who receive the Shining the Way award for characterdevelopment

Character EducationCoordinator

Number of students recognized each grading period

3) School participation in Christian Care Center, campus and district serviceprojects


The number of items donated and students whoparticipate

4) Recognize students who provide campus leadership and service (FPS, StuCo,DPS)

Administrators andteachers

Number of students recognized each grading period






Performance Objective 4: Increase the opportunity for parents and other community members to be a part of the school environment.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Host parent meetings to provide an overview of programs and services at thestart of each school year.

Administrators,Counselor, andTeachers

Agendas, Records of Meetings

2) Work with PTA to continue to implement WatchDOGS program Counselor/HarrisonStaff

Number of dads who participate in the program

3) Continue to improve communications with parents through use of Twitter,Facebook, Instagram, email, and district website as an effective way tocommunicate with parents.

Webmaster,teachers, andAdministrators

The number of updates and posts made each week.

4) Increase the number parent volunteers. Office Staff andAdministrators

The number of campus volunteers

5) Continue to increase parent participaton in events such as Buc Bash,Adventure Camp, Curriculum Night, and Poetry Slam





Performance Objective 5: By June 2017, 100% of HIS students will have participated in monthly school safety drills in accordance with board policy.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Conduct regular safety, disaster, obstructed and unobstructed fire drills, andintruder drills as scheduled intervals.

Administrators Disaster drill log

2) Provide training for all staff in accordance with board policy Administrators Professional Development records





Performance Objective 6: By the end of the 1st term, adults and students will have a common definition and understanding regarding the core value ofRESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Implement all activities on the September 14th "Day of Hope" Teachers,

Counselor, andAdministrators

Student and teacher reflections; Number of officereferrals

2) Implement follow-up activities by each content area on October 4 for "Day ofHope"

Teachers,Counselor, andAdministrators

Student and teacher reflections; Number of officereferrals

3) Anti-Bullying Day "Unity Day"on October 19th- Team-building with rockclimbing

Counselor, Staff,and Adminstrators

Number of bully reports submitted throughout theyear.





Performance Objective 7: By the end of the 2nd term, adults and students will have a common understanding regarding the core values ofCARING/GIVING





Nov Feb June Aug1) Participate in district food drive Administrators,

Student Council,and Counselor

Number of goods donated

2) Plan campus Veteran's Day Celebration on November 11th Counselor,Administrator, andteachers

Notated in SS lesson plans

3) Implement Relationships Day on Decmber 2nd Administrators andcounselor

Number of students who participate





Performance Objective 8: By the end of the 3rd term, adults and students will have a common understanding regarding the core values ofGRIT/PREPARATION





Nov Feb June Aug1) Implement all activities on February 8th "Day of Grit" Administrators,

teachers, andcounselor

Lesson plans and teacher feedback

2) Particpate in Grit and Preperation Follow-up Day on February 22nd Administrators,teachers, andcounselor


3) Implement College Week February 27- March 3rd Counselors,administrators, andteachers






Performance Objective 9: By the end of the 4th term, adults and students will have a common understanding regarding the core values ofGRATITUDE/CELEBRATION





Nov Feb June Aug1) Implement Ripples of Hope Month in April (April 5th) Administrators and

teachersNumber of recognitions given

2) Celebrate "Day of Gratitude" on April 19th Administrators,counselor, andteachers

Number of participants

3) Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 1st - 5th Administrators Activity Calender

4) Implement "Day of Celebration" on May 19 Administrators,Student RecognitionCommittee

Activity Calendar





Performance Objective 10: From the results of the campus character survey, we will enhance/remediate the Wylie Way core values.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Establish "families" where students participate in celebrations and teambuilding.

"Family" teachersand administration

Observations and feedback

2) Implementation of peer mediation Counselor Student and teacher feedback

3) Incorporation of guidance lesson centered around Wylie Way Core Values SS teachers,Counselor, andAdministrators

Lesson Plans and feedback




Goal 2: Ensure academic achievement for all students through tight family partnerships, curriculum and programs

Performance Objective 1: All students will increase performance by 2 questions in reading, math, and science on state assessments.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: STAAR




Nov Feb June Aug1) Apply resources, time, and professional development in the areas of brainbased learning and 21st century learning skills that promote engagement.

Principals Lesson Plan documentation

Funding Sources: Campus Budget2) Identify learning standard misconceptions and use this information toredesign targeted instruction using MAP data

Teachers Unit AssessmentsSTAAR ResultsBenchmarks

3) Evaluate current resources and adapt using STAAR released questions Teachers Unit AssessmentsSTAAR Results

4) Provide professional development in higher order thinking skills andquestioning techniques including Kagan Training

Administrators,Campus Coach,Learning Specialist

Observations and lesson plans

Funding Sources: Campus Budget5) Implementation of Fundamental Five Administrators Observations and lesson plans





Performance Objective 2: Fifty percent of all students will reach the advanced level in reading, math and science on state assessments.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: STAAR




Nov Feb June Aug1) Teachers will tighten the level of questioning with each skill per unit Teachers and

AdministratorsUnit Assessments and STAAR Results

2) Teachers will use MAP data to find students that need and would benefitfrom extension activities


Ongoing formative assessmentsWalk-throughs

3) Offer advanced classes in reading, math, and science Teachers andAdministrators

GradesUnit AssessmentsSTAAR

4) Teachers will utilize seed questions during lesson implementation forfrequent small group purposeful talk and critical writing.


Observations, Walk-throughs, and Evaluations





Performance Objective 3: One hundred percent of core classes will use instructional strategies which reflect differentiation and increased levels of studentengagement.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Reduction of student who do not pass STAAR




Nov Feb June Aug1) Implement Whole Brain Teaching techniques that reinforce vocabulary andabstract concepts

Teachers Walk-throughsUnit AssessmentsObservations

2) Provide strategies for intervention and quality small group instruction fortargeted learners.

Learning Specialist,Campus Coach, andAdministrators

Unit Assessments, Walk-throughs, Observations

Funding Sources: Compensatory Ed - $700.003) Provide targeted professional development to address reading, math, andscience needs.

Teachers, LearningSpecialist, andAdministrators

Unit Assessments, Walk-throughs, Observations

4) Implementation for SIOP strategies for ELL learners Teachers andAdministrators

Observations, Walk-throughs, and evaluations





Performance Objective 4: One hundred percent of students failing to meet state standards during previous school year will be provided additional time andsupport for increased level of student achievement.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Assess progress through formal and informal assessment- Identify studentsnot showing growth within each skill and scaffold learning through small groupinstruction

Teachers Unit AssessmentsRTISTAAR

2) Provide tutoring directed towards academic interventions during the schoolday

Teachers STAAR growth measure

Funding Sources: Compensatory Ed - $2000.003) Consistently implement systemic strategies to address specific learning needsthrough differentiation using MAP data and district processes

AdministratorsCampus CoachTeachers

Unit Assessments RTI STAAR AIMSWEB

4) Implementation of district RtI processes Administrators andCampus Coach

AIMSWEB, Unit Assessments, STAAR





Performance Objective 5: By June 2017, 100% of HIS students will increase performance by at least 10% on the fitness gram.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Design highly engaging lessons and activities that increase physical activity,coordination, balance, and agility

PE teachers Lesson plans

2) Progress monitor student performance changes through goal setting with eachstudent

PE teachers Individual performances per grading period

3) Incorporate food nutrition lessons with each unit PE teachers Lesson plans





Performance Objective 6: One hundred percent of HIS staff will actively participate in weekly PLC meetings to increase student achievement.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Focus on data analysis, best practices, and intervention Administrators,

Campus Coach,PLC leaders, andteachers

PLC agendas





Performance Objective 7: Parents will be provided opportunities each semester to work directly with teachers to develop a plan to address student needs.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Teachers will communciate high academic expectations through CurriculumNight meetings with parents.

AdministratorsTeachers

Number of parents who participated in CurricululmNight

2) Teachers consult directly with parents each semester, communicating needsand developing a plan to meet those needs.


Parent Conference documentation

3) Teachers communicate closely with parents about academics and curriculumongoing throughout the year using newsletters, Skyward parent notifications,wikispaces, Remind 101, and other social collaboration tools.


Number of parents who participate in socialcollaboration websites

4) Parents of students on tier 2 and 3 of RTI will have a meeting regarding theprogress of their student.

Administrators, RTIcommittee

RTI documentation





Performance Objective 8: A dyslexia program will be offered for all student who qualify to increase success on reading assessment.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 8: Reading STAAR score




Nov Feb June Aug1) Students will use the Take Flight to address student dyslexia needs Dyslexia Therapist,

Administrator

Funding Sources: Compensatory Ed - $1200.00




Goal 3: Attract, retain, and value a quality staff

Performance Objective 1: By August 2016, ensure all new and returning teachers keep certifications current to meet the requirements of being highlyqualified for their job assignment.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Coordinate with HR Department teacher records to ensure certificationrequirements are in order and update during hiring process

Administrators Certification Records





Performance Objective 2: By June 2017, ensure all teachers demonstrate effective instructional and assessment practices using best practices for teachingand learning in various disciplines.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Assess teacher Professional Development needs through instructionalobservations and training aligned with campus and district initiatives and PLC

Administrators Teacher evaluations, Classroom Observations, andWalkthroughs

2) Complete T-TESS walkthroughs and observation within proper timelines Administrators Performance Review





Performance Objective 3: By June 2017, ensure all teachers participate in professional development opportunities to fulfill WISD and campus expectations.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Provide training for all staff in accordance with WISD Board Policy Administrators Professional development records




Goal 4: Manage growth in a way that ensures functional equity

Performance Objective 1: Teachers will have access to equitable resources and technology across classrooms.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Provide all classrooms opportunities to extend learning through web basedresources

Administrators andTechnology

STAR Chart and Documentation in Lesson Plans

2) Increase the effective use of technology as a tool to access, organize, create,and produce lessons to accomplish learning.

Administrators andProfessionalDevelopment Office

Lesson plans for embedding technology

3) Continue to support Social Studies Chromebook initiative. Administrators andSocial Studiesteachers

4) Support ELAR Chromebook rollout in November of 2016 with training.





Performance Objective 2: Students will have equitable access to resources and technology across classrooms.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Provide all classrooms opportunities to extend learning through web basedresources


Student Products

2) Meet with the head of technology to map out additional purchases intendedfor the campuses

Principal

3) Convene a campus committee to develop ideas to generate funding foradditional campus technology.





Performance Objective 3: Class sizes will be maintained at a reasonable size that ensures effective instruction and monitoring.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Monitor class sizes to ensure reasonable student-to-teacher ratios Administrators and

CounselorMaster Schedule




Goal 5: Prepare students for a successful life beyond high school

Performance Objective 1: By June 2017, increase opportunities for all students to use technologies and web tools to express ideas, solve problems, shareinformation, and create products representing their learning.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Weekly focus on 21st century learning skills using 21st Century FluencyProtocols

Administrators andTeacher Leaders

Lesson Plans





Performance Objective 2: By June 2017, ensure all teachers have the technologies and support for fostering partnerships across the world to promotecultural exchanges through Wylie World Cultural Night that enhance learning experiences.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Increase the effective use of technology as a tool to access, organize, createand produce lessons to accomplish learning

Administrators Lesson plans





Performance Objective 3: By June 2017, 100% of HIS classroom will seamlessly integrate technology into instruction.





Nov Feb June Aug1) Utilize district lesson design template that addresses technology integration Teachers and

AdministratorsLesson plans and observations




State Compensatory

Budget for Harrison Intermediate School:

Account Code Account Title Budget

6100 Payroll Costs99 E 11 6118 00 042 024000 6112 Salaries or Wages for Substitute Teachers or Other Professionals $55,555.8899 E 11 6117 00 042 024000 6117 Career Ladder - Locally Defined $2,035.48

6100 Subtotal: $57,591.36 6300 Supplies and Services199e11639900042024000 6399 General Supplies $4,410.00

6300 Subtotal: $4,410.00



Personnel for Harrison Intermediate School:

Name Position Program FTE

Erin Walters teacher Alpha Phonics 1



2016-2017 Campus Improvement Committee

Committee Role Name PositionAdministrator Christa Smyder PrincipalBusiness Representative Warren KlineBusiness Representative Steven MayesClassroom Teacher Cara Covington 5th Math/ RTIClassroom Teacher Lauren Gebhardt 6th ELAR TeacherClassroom Teacher Jennifer Lubojacky ELL/ RTIClassroom Teacher Rebecca Nancarrow Administrative InternClassroom Teacher Dale Ramirez Administrative InternClassroom Teacher Lecia Rau 6th ELAR TeacherCommunity Representative Donna BusbyCommunity Representative Steven JenningsDistrict-level Professional Isabel Robles-Holley Math SpecialistNon-classroom Professional Ashley Walker CounselorParent Stephanie JamesParent Tricia Johns



Campus Funding Summary

Campus BudgetGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

1 1 1 $0.001 1 3 $0.001 2 1 $0.001 3 4 $0.002 1 1 $0.002 1 4 $0.00

Sub-Total $0.00Compensatory Ed

Goal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount2 3 2 materials student editions $700.002 4 2 Tutoring materials $2,000.002 8 1 Take Flight Materials $1,200.00

Sub-Total $3,900.00Grand Total $3,900.00



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