Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan 2008 - 2009 Farwell High School 2008-2009 Campus Improvement Plan was developed through a collaborative effort by the Administration and the SBDM committee. Mission Statement The mission of Farwell High School is to provide quality instruction to all students so they will develop into responsible, adaptable, contributing citizens with caring attitudes. Farwell High School 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. Campus Advisory Council Administration Parent Faculty Mike Read Tammy Jones Karen Schilling Robin Gregory Community Member Linda Riley Johnny Vidaurri Ronny Dyer Business Member Tom Nichols Farwell High School Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2008 - 2009 The Campus Advisory Committee reviewed the following components of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for the 2008-2009 school year. · TAKS results and accountability status · AEIS Report from 2007-2008 · AYP report · SAT/ACT results · RPTE results · Comprehensive Curriculum Analysis by subject and grade · Evaluation of all special programs · Analysis of current policies · Analysis of the current Safe/Drug-Free School program · Evaluation of At-Risk services · Evaluation of current student transition strategies · Evaluation of high school staff issues including staff development, recruitment, teacher qualification/certification and personnel needs. · Assessment of student needs including tutorials, study skills, scheduling, graduation requirements, leadership development, and incentive/recognition issues. · Special Education Monitoring System · 2008 Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System · 2007-2008 Principal’s Report · Accomplishments of 2007-2008 campus improvement plan · IDEA and NCLB requirements related to IEP team decision making for students taking alternate assessments · Data Integrity Monitoring System · PBMAS As a result of reviewing this data, the committee identified the following target areas to be addressed: · Attain Exemplary status based on TAKS scores · Students who fail or score low on TAKS exams · Improvement of TAKS scores with an emphasis on: · Math (Grades 9-10) with emphasis on sub groups: 1) Hispanic 2) Economically Disadvantaged · Science (Grades 10-11) with emphasis on sub groups: 1) Hispanic 2) Economically Disadvantaged · English/Language Arts (Grades 10-11) with emphasis on sub group: 1) Economically Disadvantaged · 100% highly qualified teachers by 2007-2008 school year · Improved SAT/ACT scores · Improved academic performance of At-Risk students · Improve LEP student instruction · Increased parental involvement · Special Education students TAKS testing on grade level · Accurate Leaver coding The committee categorized the targeted areas and then developed goals and strategies to address those areas. The result of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment is reflected in the 2008-2009 Campus Improvement Plan. Page 1 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1.1 Provide TAKS Math Prep classes a for 9th -12th grade for at-risk, Hispanic, and economically-disadvantaged students who scored near or below 2007 TAKS standards and Online math TAKS course for Jr. & Sr.Mike Read - H.S. Principal Linda Riley/Eric Chadwick - Math Teachers Patsy Camp- facilitator for On-line math TAKS course SCE Funding $25,094.72 Local Funds Measuring Up to TEKS Peterson’s On-line Math TAKS prep course Math Prep course -2008-2009 school year Study Island On-line math course – Spring semester of 2006Progress reports Report card grades Mastery of Math & TEKS objectives Benchmark objective mastery tests Successful completion of On-line math TAKS courseMath TAKS results 1.2 Provide a Science TAKS Prep class for 11th & 12th grade at-risk, White, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students who did not pass the TAKS Science examMike Read - H. S. Principal Patsy Camp - Science TeacherLocal Funds SCE Funds $25,094.72 Patsy Camp Measuring Up to TEKS Study Island Peterson’s On-line Science TAKS prep courseSpring Semester – 2009 Progress reports Report Cards Mastery of Science TAKS objectives Pass released TAKS Science tests Successful completion of On-line TAKS courseScience TAKS results Page 2 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1.3 Provide Learning Labs for at-risk students, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students to receive additional instruction from classroom teachers during the regular school day.High School teachers Mike Read – H.S. Principal High School staff Counselor SCE funding $25,094.722008-2009 school year6 weeks grades, progress reports increased attendance ratedecreased retention and failure rates, decrease in drop-outs rates, increased graduation rate 1.4 Offer English/Language Arts Academy for 11th and 12th grade students who performed at/below ELA TAKS rangeAngela Hall –contracted certified ELA instructor Mike Read – H.S. PrincipalSCE funding 25,094.72TAKS Hall 6 weeks grades TAKS scores2009 ELA TAKS scores Page 3 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1.5 Peterson Publishing Math/Science On-line TAKS Prep Study IslandMiranda Lowry Petersons Pub. Patsy Camp – Inst. Mike Read - PrincipalSCE funding 25,094.72 Comp LabSpring 2009 Petersons Ind. Student progress reports # of mastered objectivesSemester grades 2009 TAKS scores 1.6 TAKS Science Academy for 11th grade students not passing TAKS science testRon Dyer – Science Instructor Mike Read - PrincipalSCE funding 25.094.72July 2009Successful completion of Science AcademyPass 11th grade Science Exit exam Page 4 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.7 Administer TAKS released tests, practice TAKS exams, and benchmark exams to all TAKS testing students in all core areas.Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA teachersTAKS released tests, benchmark tests, and TAKS Practice TestsNovember – December 2008Mastering released, benchmark, and practice tests Daily Lesson PlansTAKS scores 1.8 Disaggregate 2007 TAKS scores by Core Curriculum Departments to identify target areas and formulate strategies to address those areas.Teachers in all core areasAEISIT Program WebcatDisaggregate -during summer/early fall 2009 Implement -throughout 2008-2009 school yearIdentify target areas and implement strategies Daily Lesson PlansTAKS results 1.9 Offer Learning Labs for all freshmen during the fall semester. Dorris White and Kathy CurtisSCE funding $ 25,094.72Fall semester - 2008Semester grades Progress reports Six week gradesTAKS results Increased academic performance in core subjects Page 5 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 1.10 Enhance teaching skills in the instruction of Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science through professional development training.Mike Read – H.S. Principal Region 16 ESC training Training as scheduledTAKS results PDAS evaluations Daily Lesson PlansTAKS results AEIS report AYP report 1.11 Vertical alignment of core curricular departments grades 6-12.Campus Principals & all secondary staff in TAKS testing areas Local FundsSummer 2008Clearly defined scope and sequence in Math, ELA, S.S., and Science grades 6-12 Daily Lesson PlansTAKS results 1.12 Integrate, reinforce, and review all Science TEKS/TAKS objectives in all science classes. Ronny Dyer, and Patsy Camp - H.S. Science TeachersLocal FundsAugust 2008 - April 2009Daily Lesson PlansScience TAKS scores Page 6 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.13 Provide individual tutoring for all at-risk students, Hispanic, and economically -disadvantaged students before and after school.High School TeachersLocal FundsAs neededStudent sign-in sheetImproved grades TAKS scores 1.14 Integration of four core area TEKS/TAKS objectives across the curriculum as designated on individual teacher’s Teacher Self- report Section 1.High School TeachersTeacher Self-report Section IIdentify TEKS/TAKS objectives no later than September 2008 Reinforce identified objectives throughout 2008-2009 school yearTeacher Self-report Section ITAKS Scores 1.15 Provide graphing calculators for all math students to use in class and take home. Mike Read - H.S. Principal Linda Riley/Eric Chadwick - Math teachersLocal Funds Casio TI - 84Completed Fall of 2007Issue Graphing CalculatorsMath Grades and Math TAKS scores Page 7 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.16 ESL pullout & in-class instruction for LEP students using modifications set forth by LPAC.Ronny Dyer - H.S. ESL department head and ESL cert. classroom teachers ESL funds $3,686.40 2008-2009 school yearTeacher schedulesImproved RPTE scores, increased English fluency/comprehension TAKS scores 1.17 Staff Development training to learn and implement instructional strategies and appropriate modifications for ESL students.Mike Read - H.S. Principal All High School teachersRegion XVI Service Center2008-2009 school yearTeacher training certificatesImproved RPTE scores, Advanced English Speakers /Exit ESL program TAKS scores Page 8 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase student learning in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for all students. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.18 Migrant Summer School for high school students.Campus Principal- Migrant Summer School State funding $10,300June 2009 -Migrant Summer School Class rosters Sign-in sheetImproved grades, higher TAKS scores 1.19 9-12 Teacher Aides to assist in instruction/tutoring Mike Read - H.S. Principal Teacher Aides: Vickey Haseloff Christina Galvan Crystal CarrascoSCE Funding $7,562.002008-2009 school yearOne-on-one tutoring Lesson plansIncrease in student performance/TAKS scores Page 9 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase migrant student performance in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for migrant students. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.20 Implement Content mastery program for all high school special ed. students Mike Read – Principal Sue Wells – Parmer county Sp. Ed Coop. Karen Schilling – H.S. Sp. Ed teacher Crystal Carrasco and Christina Galvan – Sp. Ed. AssistantsSp. Ed funding -2008-2009 School yearWeekly meetings with C.M. teacher/Reg Ed teachers Progress reports Grades TAKS scores 1.21 Before and after school tutoringKaren Schilling – Sp. Ed. teacherLocal Funding2008-2009 School yearAttendance Progress reports Six week gradesTAKS results Semester grades 1.22 Core area- Extended School day programKaren Schilling – Sp. Ed. teacherSp. Ed fundingSpring 2009Attendance Progress reports Six week gradesTAKS results Semester grades Page 10 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase migrant student performance in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for migrant students. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.23 College Dual-credit courses (Academic & Technical) for Juniors & Seniors through C.C.C., High School Principal Clovis Community College Local funds $25,000 CCCAugust 2008 – May 2009Class schedulesCollege credit Higher ACT scores Post-secondary enrollment 1.24 College Prep activities (ACT Power Prep Program, ACT/SAT practice exams, distribution of ACT practice workbooks, PLAN & PSAT testing, college days, career days, and counseling.Hayley Christian-District CounselorLocal FundsAugust 2008-May 2009 Test results ACT Prep tests and power prep tutorialsHigher % of students attending post-secondary schools ACT/SAT scores Page 11 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase migrant student performance in all academic fields and improve TAKS scores in all core areas for migrant students. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.25 Ensure updated training in G/T strategies for all high school teachers and include non-verbal IQ tests in native language for G/T training.Mike Read - H.S. Principal Kim Cates - G/T Coordinator H.S. TeachersLocal FundsSummer 2009Teacher Sign-In SheetsACT/SAT scores Post-secondary enrollment 1.26 Incorporate Scholarship writing skills and techniques into all Senior English classesAngela Hall and – Senior English Teachers Local FundsSpring 2009Completion of Scholarship letters and applicationsScholarship Awards Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTime lineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.27 Utilize the services of College Talent Search, Texas Workforce Center, 1st Generation Grants, G-Force Training, and local Go Centers to encourage post-secondary enrollment.Mike Read - H.S. Principal Hayley Christian -Counselor WTA&M University- Julie Arias/Julio Tudon Texas Workforce Center – Deana Edwards1st Generation Grant TWF funding Financial Aid services H.S Library -Go CenterTexas Workforce - Every Wednesday throughout 2008-2009 school year Weekly Visits Student sign-In sheetsPost-secondary enrollment 1.28Career Interest Inventory to all 8th grade students 8th grade Orientation/Pre-enrollment.Hayley Christian - CounselorLocal Funds ACT Explorer - CIIApril 2009Administer CII 8th Orientation Parent/Student sign-in sheetPost secondary enrollment High School Graduation Plan 1.29 Utilize the on-line ACT program with our students.Hayley Christian – CounselorLocal FundsSpring 2009Review of our ACT Scores.Post secondary enrollment Page 13 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal #1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to increase daily student attendance. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTimelineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.30 Provide incentives for perfect attendance including: scholarships, semester test exemptions, perfect attendance awardsMike Read - H.S. Principal Tammy Mitchell H.S. SecretaryLocal Funds Each six weeks for movie passes Each semester for test exemptions End of year for perfect attendance awardsDaily Attendance recordsADA Student performance College Enrollment 1.31 Monitor student attendance through phone calls, personal contacts, and letters to students and their parentsMike Read - H.S. Principal Tammy Mitchell H.S. Secretary H.S. teachers Hayley Christian - Counselore-class grades/attendance Attendance Committee Texas Education Code Student HandbookDailyAttendance Reports Sign-In/Sign-out sheets Parent Contacts Progress Reports/Report Cards Increased instructional time Academic performance Page 14 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal #1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and Academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to decrease the number of student dropouts. Improvement strategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTimelineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.32 Utilize Credit Recovery Programs on campus and through Student Success Center at Clovis Community College.Mike Read - H.S. Principal Karen Schilling – FHS Credit recovery facilitator M. L. Armstrong - Director of SSC at CCC Plato Software – FHS Credit Recovery Program Clovis Community College 2008-2009 school yearCompletion of course work for credit.100% graduation with high school diploma. 1.33 Closely monitor student credits, class schedules, attendance, and grades to ensure successful completion of graduation requirements.Mike Read - H.S. Principal Hayley Christian - CounselorFour year graduation plan, academic counseling, report cards, parent contacts, and student transcriptsEvery six weeks Each semesterYearly transcript updating, parent/student sign-in sheets 100% graduation with high school diploma Page 15 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal #1: Farwell High School will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and Academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High School will implement strategies to decrease the number of student dropouts Improvement strategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTimelineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.34 Personal Graduation Plan for all at-risk students with appropriate documentation each semester from designated teacher responsible for monitoring at-risk studentMike Read - H.S. Principal Hayley Christian - Counselor Principal appointed H. S. TeachersLocal Funds PGP documentation formsEach SemesterPGP documentation100% graduation with high school diploma Page 16 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 1: Farwell High school will increase student performance in order to achieve exemplary status and Academic excellence. Objective: Farwell High school will implement strategies to decrease the number of student dropouts. Improvement StrategyStaff ResponsibleResources AllocatedTimelineFormative EvaluationSummative Evaluation 1.35 Implement VAC Work program for Special Education students.Texas Workforce Deanna Edwards Karen Schilling - Sp. Ed TeacherTexas Workforce Local Employers2008-2009 Students work afternoons onlyEmployment of students 3-week student evaluations - Mrs. Schilling monthly student evaluations - TWF 100% graduation rate with high school diploma 1.36 Coordination and communication between regular ed. teachers and sp. ed. teachers in instructing Sp. Ed. students with IEP’s.H.S. teachers Karen Schilling Sp. Ed. teacherARD meetings2008-2009 school yearARD meeting attendance ARD minutesGraduation of all Special Ed students 1.37 Provide homeless-related services.Hayley Christian CounselorLocal FundingAs neededCounseling100% graduation with high school diploma 1.38 Provide pregnancy related services.Hayley Christian CounselorLocal FundingAs neededCounseling100% graduation rate with high school diploma 1.39 Provide dyslexia related services.Kim Cates Dyslexia CoordinatorLocal FundingAs neededReferrals Screening100% graduation rate with high school diploma Page 17 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 2: Farwell High School will provide a safe and healthy campus for all students Objective: Farwell High School will provide a safe and orderly school environment for all students to learn and develop. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Timeline Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 2.1 Random drug testing for all H.S. students in extra-curr. activities. High School Principal Local Funds August 2008 – May 2009Test resultsDecrease in substance abuse 2.2 Red Ribbon Week to promote drug and alcohol abstinence including a Drug Free Assembly and other drug awareness activities for 9-12 students.Counselor, school nurse, and campus principals Local fundsFall 2008 Student participation, sign-up sheets, drug awareness activities Student Surveys Reduction in substance abuse 2.3 Criminal background checks on all employees.SuperintendentLocal ESC 16July 2009ReportsAll employees will have clean records 2.4 Issue and review Student Code of Conduct at the beginning of the year assembly and enforce SCC throughout year.Mike Read – H.S. PrincipalLocal Funds Student Handbook TASBIssue – August 2009 Enforce – 2008-2009 school yearIssue Handbook Discipline referrals End of Year Discipline referrals Page 18 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 2: Farwell High School will provide a safe and healthy campus for all students Objective: Farwell High School will provide a safe and orderly school environment for all students to learn and develop. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Timeline Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 2.5 Provide special counseling services School principals School counselor Michael Decker Kitty GallmanLocalAugust 2008 – May 2009Student attendanceReduction in alcohol/drug use 2.6 Provide staff development for addressing the needs of students for: suicide prevention, conflict resolution, violence prevention, and dropout reduction.Campus Principals School Counselor Region XVI Service Center Hayley Christian – Counselor Kitty Gallman - Parmer Cty. CoopSpring 2009Attendance records, Discipline reports, Session evaluationsStaff development records, Crisis Management Plan, Reduction in dropouts and discipline referrals 2.7 Training update for Farwell High School Emergency Activation Plan including: Tornado/fire lockdown emergency evacuation.Mike Read - H.S. PrincipalMike Read – H.S. Principal Local Fire Dept. Local Law Enforcement agencies School Nurse EMTTraining - August 2008 Bi-monthly Crisis/emergency drills Faculty MeetingsStaff attendance sheet Documented emergency drillsProper protocol by all district employees in emergency situations Page 19 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 2: Farwell High School will provide a safe and healthy campus for all students Objective: Farwell High School will provide a safe and orderly school environment for all students to learn and develop. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Timeline Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 2.8 Continue to implement Crisis Intervention Plan including: suicide prevention, violence prevention, and conflict resolution.Mike Read – H.S. Principal and Sp. Ed teachers, and district staff training in proper procedures for dealing with a crisisCrisis Management team, PCSS, and all H.S. staff Hayley Christian – Counselor Kitty Gallman - Parmer Cty. CoopAugust 2008 – May 2009Update training Documented counseling sessionsCIP booklet, proper intervention techniques by CMT during crisis Page 20 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 3: Farwell High School will continue to foster and improve parent/community relations with Farwell ISD Objective: Farwell High School will promote meaningful parent and community involvement in the educational process of each student in order to reach his or her potential. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 3.1 Provide bilingual staff at the high school campus to translate for Spanish speaking parentsBilingual Staff members Christy Barksdale Christina Galvan Ronny Dyer LocalAugust 20078– May 2009Successful communication for each parent that visits the high school campusIncreased parent involvement 3.2 Provide interpreter for all ESL/Sp. Ed meetingsBilingual Staff on each campusLocalAugust 2008 – May 2009Parent attendance, Interpreter available Increased parental attendance and involvement in LPAC/Sp. Ed meetings/programs 3.3 Open House High School staffLocalAnnuallyParent sign-in sheetsIncreased parental involvement 3.4 Early release days to allow parents to pick up student’s report card and visit with teachers concerning student needs.High School staffLocalTwo per semesterParent sign-in report card sheet, documented parent/teacher conferencesIncreased parental involvement Page 21 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 3: Farwell High School will continue to foster and improve parent/community relations. Objective: Farwell High School will promote meaningful parent and community involvement in the educational process of each child in order to reach his or her potential. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 3.5 Issue student progress reports to communicate to parents their child’s progress & areas of concern. Extend invitation to visit with the parent.High School staffLocal Every third week of each 6 weeks grading periodParent notification, parent/teacher conferences, phone calls, etcIncreased parent participation and increase in student performance 3.6 Invite parents/community members to participate in school volunteer work, substituting, guest speaking, and serving on school committees.High School PrincipalLocalAugust 2008 – May 2009Participation logsIncreased parental/community involvement in needs assessment, decision making, instruction, and school promotion. Page 22 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 3: Farwell High School will continue to foster and improve parent/community relations. Objective: Farwell High School will promote meaningful parent and community involvement in the educational process of each child in order to reach his or her potential. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 3.7 Parent meetings to share info pertinent to their child’s school activities and future education.School Counselor High School principalLocalAugust 2008-May 2009Parent Attendance Sign-In sheetsIncreased parental involvement Mike Read – H.S. Principal Hayley Christian – Counselor High School Staff Local Businesses and Organizations 2008-2009 School yearParent Sign-In sheet Business/Organization participation documentationIncreased Parental/ Community involvement Page 23 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 4: Provide Farwell High School students with a strong, progressive, and quality education by way of a highly qualified staff. Objective: Develop, maintain, and employ highly qualified administrators and teachers through needs-based professional development and recruitment strategies. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 4.1 Plan professional development activities based upon campus needs determined by AEIS reports, ever- changing TAKS standards, and special programs needs. All staff membersSCE Local ESC-16 Federal FundingOngoingCertificates of completion, Sign-in sheetsIncreased student performance, higher TAKS scores in core areas, increased effectiveness of special programs, higher graduation rates 4.2 Contract with Region 16 ESC for staff development activities.All staff membersESC-16OngoingPaid contract, staff development certificatesIncreased student performance/TAKS/SDAA/TPRI scores 4.3 TAKS centered professional development activities. Reading, Writing/LA, Math, Science, and Social Studies teachersESC-16 OngoingStaff development recordsImproved TAKS scores Page 24 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 4: Provide Farwell High School students with a strong, progressive, and quality education by way of a highly qualified staff. Objective: Develop, maintain, and employ highly qualified administrators and teachers through needs-based professional development and recruitment strategies. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 4.4 Staff development activities for identifying, intervention, needs assessment, planning, modifying, tutor/ remediation, and serving at-risk students.Campus principal All staff membersSCE ESC-16OngoingStaff development records and certificatesIncreased student performance, fewer dropouts, improved TAKS scores, fewer student retentions, higher attendance and graduation rates 4.5 Attend CAP training and develop a plan for special education program that fulfills state requirements(IEP’s, referrals, etc).Campus principal Sp. Ed teacher DiagnosticianRegion 16 ESC Parmer County Sp. Ed CoopOngoingReferral plan, certificates, sign-in sheetsImproved instruction, ARDS Page 25 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 4: Provide Farwell High School students with a strong, progressive, and quality education by way of a highly qualified staff. Objective: Develop, maintain, and employ highly qualified administrators and teachers through needs-based professional development and recruitment strategies. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 4.6 Provide technology applications activities.District Technology Coordinator – Kay Stanton All staffLocal funds ESC-16OngoingSign-in sheetsCurrent technology applications in the classroom, increased student technological proficiency 4.7 Keep classroom teachers updated on 6 hour G/T certification requirements.G/T Coordinator –Kim CatesLocal fundsSummer 20096 hour updateAll classroom teachers G/T certified 4.8 Provide Kay Stanton Local Funds Summer 2009 Sign-in sheets Increased technology technology training awareness. for staff members. Page 26 2008-2009 Farwell High School Campus Improvement Plan Long Range Goal # 4: Provide Farwell High School students with a strong, progressive, and quality education by way of a highly qualified staff. Objective: Develop, maintain, and employ highly qualified administrators and teachers through needs-based professional development and recruitment strategies. Improvement Strategy Staff Responsible Resources Allocated Time line Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation 4.8 Recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers using incentives such as stipends and benefits.Superintendent – Larry Gregory Mike Read – H.S. PrincipalLocal fundsOngoingTeacher Evaluations SBEC100% highly qualified teachers 4.9 Provide teacher mentoring program to support 1st year teachers and help them improve their skillsMike Read – H.S. Principal Linda Riley – Eric ChadwickLocal fundsWeeklyWeekly visitsStudent Performance Modified 10-10-08