Farwell

Elementary

Campus Improvement Plan

2006-2007

Farwell Elementary’s 2006-2007 Campus Improvement Plan was developed through a collaborative effort by the Campus Improvement Committee. 

Mission Statement

The mission of Farwell Elementary School is to develop students who are lifelong independent learners.  We will accomplish this by providing a varied and challenging curriculum taught by a well trained and dedicated staff in a safe, positive environment.

Farwell Elementary

Site-Base

                     Campus Improvement Committee                   

Gary Cates-Administration

Tim Kasel-Teacher

Kristy White-Teacher

Kyla Ledbetter-Teacher

Alyson Actkinson-Parent

Teresa Mesman-Community Member

Gloria Hutchins-Business Representative

Farwell Elementary

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

2006 - 2007

The Farwell Elementary Improvement Committee reviewed the following components of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for the 2005-2006 school year.

· Disaggregation of 2005-2006 TAKS results from all student  populations

· Beginning, middle, and end of year TPRI results (K-2)

· 2006 AYP report

· Special Education - LDAA and SDAA results

· ELL - RPTE results and TELPASS writing scores

· Student retention/failure rates

· Attendance Rates

  Campus/Grade levels

· Evaluation of Special Programs:

  Migrant

  ELL

  G/T – referral process and quality of instruction

  Dyslexia

  Special Education – referrals and placements

  Head Start

· Evaluation of discipline/attendance referrals

· School Safety

· Accomplishments of the 2005-2006 Campus Improvement Plan

· Parent/Community concerns

· Facilities

· Parent Participation

The committee also reviewed the following requirements:

· Texas Education Code’s required components

· Compensatory education requirements

· 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.

· Regain Campus Exemplary status

· Improve Campus-wide TAKS Scores with an emphasis on

• Reading, Mathematics, and Science especially among Hispanic students and low socio-economic students
• Informing Parents of TAKS Testing Requirements & Student Success Initiative

· Better serving LEP/NES students within the ESL program

· Greater Awareness of School Safety Issues

· Supplemental Reading

· Over-identification of Students in Special Education

· Hiring and retaining Highly Qualified personnel

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 Campus Improvement Plan for 2006-2007.

Improvement Strategy

Staff Responsible

Resources Allocated

Time line

Formative Evaluation

Summative Evaluation

1.1:  Provide Math & Reading TAKS Released tests for 2^nd grade students to practice test taking skills	2^nd grade teachers	2000-2005 released tests from 3^rd grade teachers/TEA online tests	Spring Semester	Mastery of TAKS objectives & test scores	3^rd grade TAKS results
1.2:  Extended School Day for students at-risk of failing TAKS exams.	3-5 grade Classroom Teachers	SCE Funds: $9,000 available-Teacher Salaries	November-2006 – April 2007 2/3 per week	Attendance, Released TAKS Test scores	TAKS results
1.3:  Tutorial time for students at-risk of failing TAKS tests	3-5 classroom teachers	local	Daily/As needed	Improved scores Participation	TAKS Scores
1.4:  Study Island (Technology based TAKS Science program for 5^th grade students	5^th grade Science teacher- Mrs. Edwards	SCE Funds: TAKS supplies- Available-$750	Spring Semester	Weekly Student score printouts from Study Island	5^th grade TAKS Science scores
1.5:  Buckle Down (Blast-off Math & Science TAKS supplemental preparation workbooks) for 2^nd through 5^th grade.	2^nd-5^th grade teachers	SCE Funds: TAKS supplies- Available-$750	Spring Semester	Worksheet scores	3^rd-5^th grade Reading/Math TAKS scores

Page    2   Farwell Elementary 2006-2007 Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1:  Farwell Elementary will promote academic excellence for all students. Objective 2:  Farwell Elementary students will master all TEKS reading objectives relevant to each student’s grade level.
Improvement Strategy	Staff Responsible	Resources Allocated	Time line	Formative Evaluation	Summative Evaluation
2:1:  Continue the Accelerated Reader program to improve fluency and comprehension skills in grades 1-5.	Head Librarian, Librarian Asst. Classroom teachers	Local Accelerated Reader -$2,500	Entire 2006-2007 school year	Six weeks % of goals. Book circulation AR student reports	Improved fluency and comprehension scores as reflected on Dibels Assessment, class scores, and TAKS scores
2.2:  Administration of Dibels Assessment (3-5 grade students) and TPRI Assessment (K-2 students) to measure the five basic reading components.	Classroom teachers and teacher assistants	Dibels and TPRI – Local funding Teacher  & Assistants – Compensatory ($95,856)	August, December, and May of 2006-2007 school year	Daily grades, six weeks grades and August-December assessments	End of year (May Assessment), End of year reading grades, and TAKS reading scores
2.3  Continue Balanced Literacy program (grades K-2)	K-2 classroom teachers	Local	Entire 2006-2007 school year	6 weeks reading grades.  Student tests(program generated).	End of year reading grades , Mastery of grade level TEKS obj
2.4  Provide for screening, identification, & service of dyslexia students	Lorre Haseloff – Dyslexia Coord	Local	As needed	Weekly progress reports	Improved reading skills
Page    3   Farwell Elementary 2006-2007 Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1:  Farwell Elementary will promote academic excellence for all students. Objective 2:  Farwell Elementary students will master all TEKS reading objectives relevant to each student’s grade level.
Improvement Strategy	Staff Responsible	Resources Allocated	Time line	Formative Evaluation	Summative Evaluation
2.5:  Research Supplemental Reading programs to improve all K-2 students five basic reading components	Elementary Principal/ Reading Specialist	Local	November-April 2007	Research, examine, and use trial reading programs	Select and implement best supplemental reading program for 2007-2008 school year
2.6:  Research Supplemental Reading programs to address reading deficiencies in 3-5 grade students	Elementary Principal/ Reading Specialist	Local	November-April 2007	Research, examine, and use trial reading programs	Select and implement best supplemental reading program for 2007-2008 school year
2.7  Continue Star Testing program grades 3-5 to place students on appropriate reading levels for Accelerated Reader program.	Classroom teachers/ Technology Assistant	Local funds/School wide Title Reap funds, AR funds  $2,500	August & April of school year and when new students enroll	Star Assessments	Increased reading levels
2.8:  Classroom tutoring/Extended school day for students needing additional instruction to improve reading skills	Classroom teacher/teacher assistant	Local Teacher Assistant (compensatory)-$85,856	As needed based on daily observation/scores	Student participation	Improved reading scores/skills based on TPRI, Dibels, Star, and TAKS tests

Page    4  Farwell Elementary 2006-2007 Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell Elementary will promote academic excellence for all students. Objective 3:  Farwell Elementary Students will master all TEKS Math objectives relevant to each student’s grade level.
Improvement Strategy	Staff Responsible	Resources Allocated	Time line	Formative Evaluation	Summative Evaluation
3.1:  Continue  Saxon math in grades K-3	k-3 grade classroom teachers	Local	Daily	Individual student scores, 6 week math grades	End of year math grade, Mastery of grade level TEKS objectives
3.2:  Implement Excel Math to replace Michael Eaton Math (grades 4-5)	4-5 grade classroom teachers	Local	Daily	Individual student scores, 6 week math grades	End of year math grade, Mastery of grade level TEKS objectives
3.3: Provide tutoring and extended day program for students struggling with math	4-5 grade classroom teachers and teacher assistants	Local Teacher Assistant (compensatory)-$85,856	As needed based on daily observation/scores	Student participation	Improved math scores  and Math TAKS tests
3.4  Research supplemental math programs to improve all students math skills	Elementary principal	Local	Summer 2007	Research, examine, and use trial math programs	Select & implement  supplemental math program for 2008-2009 school year

Page    5   Farwell Elementary 2006-2007 Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell Elementary will promote academic excellence for all students. Objective # 4:  Farwell Elementary Students will master all TEKS Science objectives relevant to each student’s grade level.
Improvement Strategy	Staff Responsible	Resources Allocated	Time line	Formative Evaluation	Summative Evaluation

4.1:  Begin focusing more science time and quality instruction in grades K-4	K-4 teachers Elementary Principal	Local	Daily throughout 2006-2007 school year	Science TEKS objectives	Greater knowledge of grade level science
4.2:  Vertically align K-5 science curriculum for 2007-2008 school year