Mission Statement
The mission of the Farwell Independent School District is to provide quality
instruction to all students so they will develop into responsible, adaptable,
contributing citizens with caring attitudes.
The district is responsible for helping all students achieve their fullest
potential since all students can learn.
With this in mind, an objective-based curriculum
continuum is utilized at all levels. It
will include the facility for ongoing evaluation and change in order to meet
the evolving needs of students.
District Site-Base Advisory Council
Administration Parent Faculty
Larry Gregory
Mike Read
Terri Nichols Kristy White
Gary Cates Jan
Billingsley
Jimmie Mace
Hayley Christian
Community Member
Pam Norton
Business
Glenda Taylor
Farwell
ISD Independent School
District
Comprehensive Needs
Assessment
2006 - 2007
The District Improvement Planning Committee reviewed the following
components of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for the 2005-2006 school year.
- TAKS
results and accountability status
- AEIS
Report from 2005-2006
- SAT/ACT
results
- TAAS/TASP
equivalency test results
- Dropout
rate
- Retention
rate
- Attendance
- Evaluation
of discipline referrals
- Informal
needs assessment of district staff
- Accomplishments
of the 2005-2006 District Improvement Plan
- Parent/Community
concerns
- Data
Integrity Monitoring System
- PBMAS
The committee also reviewed the following requirements:
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Texas Education Code’s required components
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Compensatory education requirements
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TEA’s Resource Guide for Integrated District and
Campus Planning and Decision Making
As a result of reviewing this data, the committee listed
targeted areas that need to be addressed.
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Reach District Exemplary status by 2007-08
District-wide TAKS Scores with an emphasis on
- Secondary
Math and Secondary Science
- Informing
Parents of TAKS Testing Requirements & Student Success Initiative
- TAKS/THEA
equivalency
- Improved
SAT/ACT scores
- Better
serving LEP/NES students within the ESL
program
- Accurate
leaver coding
The committee categorized the list of targeted areas. The members then developed goals and
strategies that addressed those areas.
The result of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment is reflected in the
following District Improvement Plan for 2006-2007.
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Farwell I.S.D.
2006-2007 District-Wide Improvement Plan
Long Range
Goal # 1: Farwell ISD will promote academic
excellence for all students.
Objective: All students
will reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or
better on TAKS exams.
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Improvement Strategy
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Staff Responsible
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Resources Allocated
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Time line
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Formative Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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1.9 Enhance teacher skills in the
instruction of Reading, Writing,
Math, and Science through professional development training.
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Campus Principals
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Title I Funds:
($127,239.00)
Region 16 ESC
training:
($4,680.00)
Title II/REAP Funds:
($28,264.00)
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Training as scheduled
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Implement staff development
into classroom.
Documentation of staff
development completion.
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TAKS results, AEIS
report
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1.10 Head Start Class with prior notification
to community. Transition activities including: parent meeting, end of year
home visit, transition folder for parents, Pre
K/Kindergarten coordination.
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Farwell Elementary
Principal and staff
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Federal funding:
($60,274.00)
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Spring 2006 Recruitment
Transition Activities
Spring 2007
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Class Roster
Parent sign-in sheet
Home visit documentation
Staff meetings
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Kindergarten preparedness
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Farwell I.S.D. – 2006-2007
District-Wide Improvement Plan
Long Range
Goal #1: Farwell ISD will promote academic excellence for all students.
Objective: All students will reach high academic standards,
at a minimum attaining proficiency or better on TAKS exams.
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Improvement
Strategy
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Staff Responsible
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Resources Allocated
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Time line
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Formative
Evaluation
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Summative
Evaluation
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1.11 District-wide
staff development regarding Sp.Ed referrals and
confidentiality
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Campus principals
All staff members
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State funding:
Total special ed:
($208,258.00)
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August 2006
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Sign-in sheets
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Appropriate referrals and placements of students in Sp. Ed
program. Student info kept
confidential
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1.12 Vertically align Math, English, Science, and
Social Studies curriculums through departmentalized (K-12) staff meetings
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Campus Principals
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Local Funds
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On going
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Improved communication across campuses.
Clearly identified student expectations
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TAKS Results
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Improvement
Strategy
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Staff Responsible
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Resources Allocated
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Time line
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Formative
Evaluation
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Summative
Evaluation
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1.13 Assess K-2 students
with TPRI and Observation Survey before 3rd grade TAKS testing
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Elementary
Principal
K-2 teachers
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Local
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Bi-Annual
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TPRI Results
Observation Survey
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TAKS Reading
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1.14 Continue STAR
Testing Program
Grades 3-8
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Elem/Jr. high Reading
teachers &
Campus Principals
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Local Funds;
School-wide Title/ REAP Funds: Accelerated Reading Funds
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Fall
Winter
Spring
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STAR Assessments
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TAKS Reading
TAKS Math
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1.15
ESL
pullout classes for LEP students.
LPAC meetings
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ESL Campus Coordinators
and ESL instructors
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ESL:
($10,172.00)
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2006-2007 school year
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Teacher schedules
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Improved RPTE scores, increased English
fluency/comprehension
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1.16 Provide
parents of current K-3 students with notice of SSI requirements
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Elementary Principal
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Local Funds
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Fall 2006
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Parent Night
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Parent/Teacher conferences
TAKS Reading Scores
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Farwell ISD – 2006-2007
District-Wide Improvement Plan
Long Range
Goal #1: Farwell ISD will promote academic excellence for all students.
Objective: All students will reach high academic standards,
at a minimum attaining proficiency or better on TAKS exams.
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Improvement Strategy
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Staff Responsible
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Resources Allocated
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Time line
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Formative Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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1.17 Additional instruction for at-risk students
not passing 1st / 2nd administration of 3rd&5th grade
TAKS reading assessment plus 5th grade math
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Elementary Principal
3rd grade teachers
5th grade teachers
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Local
Extended day
$19,478.00
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Ongoing
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Required Student participation
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3rd grade students
pass TAKS Reading
5th grade students
pass TAKS reading and math
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1.18 Extended
school day for at-risk students 1st grade – 8th grade
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Elementary/Jr. High staff
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Extended Day funds
($19,478)
Local funds
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Spring 2007
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Class rosters
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Improved grades, reduced retention rates, & improved
TAKS scores.
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1.19 Migrant Summer
School K- 3 grade
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Campus Principals
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Local funding
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June 2007
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Class rosters
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Improved grades, advance to next grade level
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1.20 K-8 Teacher
Aides to assist in instruction/tutoring
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Campus Principals
Teacher Aides
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SCE: ($61,126.00)
Local
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2006-2007 school year
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One on one tutoring
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Increase in student performance
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Farwell I.S.D.
2006-2007 District Wide Improvement Plan
Long Range
Goal # 1: Farwell ISD will promote academic excellence for all students.
Objective: All students will reach high academic standards,
at a minimum attaining proficiency or better on TAKS exams.
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Improvement Strategy
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Staff Responsible
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Resources Allocated
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Time line
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Formative Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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1.21 College credit courses (Academic & Technical) for Juniors & Seniors
through C.C.C.
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High School Principal
Clovis
Community College
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High School ADA
Allotment
($34,774)
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August 2006 –
May 2007
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Class schedules
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College credit
Higher ACT scores
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1.22 College
Preparation activities (ACT preps, PLAN & PSAT testing, college days,
career days, counseling
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District Counselor:
Hayley Christian
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Local
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August 2006-May 2007
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Test results
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Higher % of students attending post-secondary schools
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1.23 Variety of Tech/Prep courses
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High School Tech/Voc teachers
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Carl Perkins CATE($4,822)
State Tech Fund
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August 2006 – May 2007
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Class schedules
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