C-FBISD VISION:

All students will meet the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) at the satisfactory or advanced level and graduate college-ready and/or workforce ready without remediation.

KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2011-2012

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Principal: Debbie Williams

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nancy Cline, President James Goode, Vice President Richard Fleming, Secretary Lynn Chaffin, Assistant Secretary Frank Shor, Board Member Nancy Watten, Board Member Karin Webb, Board Member

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

C-FBISD GOAL The Goal of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is high achievement for all students.
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVES
Supporting Objective 1:
Continuously increase student achievement

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH SCHOOLS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Creekview Early College Newman Smith R. L. Turner Ranchview

Supporting Objective 2:
Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Supporting Objective 3:
MIDDLE SCHOOLS Blalack Bush Field Long Perry Polk

Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Blair Blanton Carrollton Central Country Place Davis Farmers Branch Freeman Furneaux Good Kent Landry Las Colinas La Villita McCoy McKamy McLaughlin McWhorter Rainwater Riverchase Rosemeade Sheffield Intermediate Sheffield Primary Stark Strickland Thompson CENTERS

Supporting Objective 4:
Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Mary Grimes Education Center Salazar Transition School Kelly Pre-K Center Huie Education Center CLC Learning Complex

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

BUSINESS/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES STAFF REPRESENTATIVES James Atha Donna Cotter Yvonne Falcon Anita Patel Susan Romaine Marti Neville

PARENT REPRESENTATIVES

Julie Nors
ADMINISTRATORS Debbie Williams - Principal Ahveance Jones Assistant Principal

CAMPUS PLAN REVIEW : Chair Signature Chair Signature Date Date Chair Signature Chair Signature Date Date

C-FBISD VISION
All students will meet the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) at the satisfactory or advanced level and graduate college-ready and/or workforce ready without remediation.

GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD are:

MISSION
Together with families and community we commit all district resources to guide the learning of each student to graduate as: A responsible individual A passionate life-long learner A complex thinker An effective communicator

Responsible individuals who:

Model productive citizenship Practice successful personal management Demonstrate character values and ethical behavior Appreciate the value of diversity Function effectively as team members

Competent learners who:

Continually pursue and integrate knowledge Achieve academic standards Apply various forms of technology Seek educational and career options Produce quality products

STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
We believe that: The economic, political and societal success of our country depends upon a quality education for all. Diversity strengthens the community and enriches the fabric of our society. It is the responsibility of the entire community to partner in the educational process. Learning occurs best in a safe, orderly and nurturing environment. Belonging to a family, to a school and to a community is vital, and this sense of belonging advances learning. People learn at different rates, have different capacities and that each persons educational path deserves to be valued equally. Learning empowers people to reach their full potential: physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally Everyone is a teacher, everyone is a learner.

Complex thinkers who:

Solve problems critically Create original ideas and solutions Understand and apply systems thinking

Effective communicators who:

Read with understanding Interpret information Interact through listening and speaking Write clearly

TARGET AREAS

Title I Targeted Assisted (TA)

Must address the 8 components of a Targeted Assisted Program TA 1. TA 2. TA 3. TA 4. TA 5. TA 6. TA 7. TA 8. Resources used to help children meet state academic achievement standards Planning for identified students incorporated into existing school planning Methods and strategies based on scientifically based research TA program is coordinated with and supports regular educational programs Highly qualified teachers Professional Development Increase parental involvement Coordination of federal, state, and local services

Title I School-wide Components (TS)

TS 1. Comprehensive needs assessment TS 2. School-wide reform strategies TS 3. Highly qualified teachers TS 4. Professional development TS 5. Strategies to attract high-quality highly qualified teachers to high-need schools TS 6. Parental involvement TS 7. Assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs TS 8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding use of academic assessments. TS 9. Students difficulties identified on a timely basis TS 10. Coordination and integration between federal, state, and local services.

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Performance Targets: Employee Job Satisfaction Campus Environment Curriculum and Instruction Student: Attendance Rate Disciplinary Placements SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM Performance Targets: Education Productivity Index (EPI) API SPI Parent Satisfaction Employee Campus Communications

Performance Targets: Academic Performance Index (API) STAAR Satisfactory STAAR Advanced Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations AYP

Performance Targets: Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

Performance Target: Academic Performance Index (API): STAAR Satisfactory; Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations; AYP
ACTION STRATEGY
Utilize instructional specialists and coaches to effectively implement curriculum Provide acceleration for students identified as At-Risk Implement daily small group tutoring intervention (Cardinal Time) Smart Goal Focus: Increase the use of critical thinking and higher level questioning with students in the classroom. Provide Tutoring after school for At-Risk Students Increase overall number of fitness tests passes by 3%, using the 10-11 data, Implement Instructional Rounds Provide Parent Education for Reading Instruction Use technology for accelerated instruction for at-risk students

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal Classroom Teachers Debbie Williams, Principal Classroom Teachers Classroom Teachers Chad Marsh, PE Teacher Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal Classroom teachers

TIMELINE
August 2011 May 2012 August 2011 May 2012 Daily

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
STAAR District Unit Assessments STAAR Classroom Assessments Report Card Grade On going assessments STAAR Lesson Plans Unit Assessments STAAR data STAAR; Nine Weeks Grades, MAP Fitness Gram STAAR; MAP; Feedback from Rounds Committee Increased Reading Levels Increased reading and math levels

RESOURCES
Specialists & Coaches Funds $44,492.55 Comp Ed Funds $69,012.25 Tier 1 & 2 materials GT materials Blooms Taxonomy; Staff Survey Title I Funds $1,000.00 CATCH curriculum Instructional Rounds in Education; Staff Time Parent Ed Funds $214.95 Title I Funds $3,200.00

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 1, TA 2, TA3 TA 1, TA 2, TA3 TA 1, TA 3, TA 4 TA 1, TA 3, TA 6 TA 1, TA 2 TA 2 TA 1, TA 3, TA 6 TA 1, TA 2, TA 3, TA 7 TA1,TA2,TA4

August 2011 May 2012 October 2011 April 2012 August 2011 May 2012 August 2011 May 2012 October 2011 December 2011

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

Performance Target: Academic Performance Index (API): STAAR - Advanced; Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations
ACTION STRATEGY
Implement Daily Small Group Enrichment for All Tier 1 Students Create Classroom Libraries to Provide Acceleration for Students Identified At Risk Establish a Book Review System to Encourage Students to Read

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Classroom Teachers Debbie Williams, Principal Carolyn McKeefer, Reading Coach Becky Brewer Daily

TIMELINE

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
On going assessments STAAR Fountas and Pinnel Reading Levels; STAAR; MAP Number of participants

RESOURCES
Approved District Materials Title I Funds $1941.45 Student Book Reviews

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 1, TA 2, TA 3, TA 4 TA 1, TA 2, TA 3 TA 1, TA 2

November 2011 October 2011- May 2012

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Job Satisfaction I would recommend this campus to a friend as a good place to work.
ACTION STRATEGY
Increase Staff Opinion Survey by 2% with the Share the Love Sunshine Committee Bright Spots Bulletin Board. Recognize Parent Volunteers by publishing their names in our monthly newsletter.

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Kent Staff Kent Staff/PTA Board

TIMELINE
May 2012 October 2011

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Staff Opinion Survey Data Increase in volunteers

RESOURCES
Staff Survey Campus Fund

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 1 TA 7

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Campus Environment I would characterize my campus as having a positive attitude.
ACTION STRATEGY
Form Staff Care Teams to create a support system for New Cardinal Teachers and Staff Recognize Classroom and Teacher Success through Campus Spotlight

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal

TIMELINE
September 2011 October 2011

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Campus Survey Campus Survey

RESOURCES
Campus Fund Campus Fund

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 1 TA 1

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Curriculum and Instruction Teachers work amicably together on common problems.
ACTION STRATEGY
Participation from teachers in professional learning communities to discuss academic issues. Implement Grade Level Meetings for the staff to Identify and Solve School Related Isssues Establish staff participation in classroom observations

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal

TIMELINE
2-4 times per month 2 times per month 2 Times per Year

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Unit Tests; STAAR Employee Survey Self Reflection Report

RESOURCES
Central Administration None Snowflake Cameras

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 1, TA 2, TA 3, TA 4, TA 6 ,TA 8 TA 1, TA 2, TA 3, TA 1, TA 2, TA 3

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Student: Attendance Rate

ACTION STRATEGY
Provide extra-curricular opportunities that develop students interest and leadership abilities such as: Destination Imagination, Reflections, Safety Patrol, Math Competition, Choir, Student Council, Redbird Readers Recognize students for Perfect Attendance/ Tardies

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Staff Sponsor

TIMELINE

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Parent Feedback Increase attendance and reduced tardies

RESOURCES
Student Activity Fund, Campus Fund and PTA Campus Fund

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA4

September May

Classroom Teachers

Each 9 weeks

TA 4

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Student: Disciplinary Placements

ACTION STRATEGY
Increase participation of students to 100% in Leaders for Life, R-Time Character Ed program, and Guidance Lessons Establish Cardinal of Week Program to recognize good citizenship

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Donna Cotter, Counselor Debbie Williams, Principal

TIMELINE
September 2011-May 2012 November 2011

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Reduce office referrals Reduce office referrals

RESOURCES
R Time Materials Student Activity Fund

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 3, TA4 TA 4

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 3

Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Performance Target: Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

ACTION STRATEGY
Maintain 100% highly qualified teacher rate for 20112012. Attract and retain highly qualified teachers through recruiting trips and encourage paraprofessionals to purse teaching certificates. Examine campus staffing efficiency and make recommendation(s) to central office Track Highly Qualified issues with the Personnel Department

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal

TIMELINE
August 2011 May 2012 January 2012 April 2012 August 2011 May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Number of HQ Teachers and HQ Teacher Assistants Hired Staffing Cost Certification and HQ Tracking Documentation

RESOURCES
District Cost No Cost No Cost

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 5, TA 8 TA 1, TA 5, TA 8 TA 5, TA 8

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Education Productivity Index (EPI); API; SPI

ACTION STRATEGY
Receive the Golden Apple Award and have 100% of teachers and staff join PTA

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Debbie Williams, Principal

TIMELINE
September October 2011

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Golden Apple Award

RESOURCES
None

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA7

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Parent Satisfaction

ACTION STRATEGY
Survey to determine need in the areas of homework, technology and information on the website Meet the Teacher & Back to School Night Implement Cardinal 101 Class for Parents Publicize positive events at Kent Update school and teacher web pages

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal Julie Nors, PTA President Debbie Williams, Principal

TIMELINE
September 2011 August & September 2011 September 2011 October 2011- May 2012 November 2011

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Survey results Parent Sign-In Sheet Program Evaluation Published Articles/News Stories Survey results

RESOURCES
2010 parent survey information None None None None

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA7 TA7 TA7 TA 7 TA 7

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Employee: Campus Communication School has system of communication thats open, regular and honest
ACTION STRATEGY
Increase staff opportunities to serve on campus committees. Reestablish Open Agenda Meetings for the staff.

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Debbie Williams, Principal Debbie Williams, Principal

TIMELINE
August 2011 May 2012 Fall/Spring

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Increase Staff Involvement Staff Meeting Agendas, Grade Level Team Meetings

RESOURCES
Committee Meetings None

TITLE I COMPONENT
TA 1 TA 1

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

ERG Performance Index Education Productivity Index (EPI) Academic Performance Index (API) Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

2010 Rank 10 3 36

2011 Target 1 1 17

2011 Rank

2012 Target

2012 Rank

Employee Opinion Survey

2011 Result 88% 91% 94% 80%

2012 Target 93% 96% 99% 85%

2012 Result

recommend this campus to a friend as a good place to work. Employee Campus Environment I would characterize my campus as having a positive atmosphere. on common problems.
Employee Curriculum and Instruction Support Teachers work amicably together Employee Campus Communication

Employee Job Satisfaction I would

RESULTS - 2012 PROGRESS TOWARD TARGETS # of Targets Met # of Targets Not Met Percent at Target

School has system of communication thats open, regular and honest.

AEIS Campus Rating Student Attendance Rate Students with Disciplinary Placements Achieving Quality Together (Parent Survey) Very Satisfied or Satisfied with District

2011 Result Exemplary 97% 0.002% 2011 Result 92%

2012 Target Exemplary 98% 0% 2012 Target 100%

2012 Result

C-FBISD

ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) Met AYP 2008 2009 2010 2011 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

2012 Result

Target 2012 Results 2012

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

READING/ELA MATHEMATICS
2012 % ADV Target 52 73 80 65 45 100 50 75 Result

READING/ELA

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

MATHEMATICS

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Target 46 58 65 47 55 95 38 64 Result

100 95 99 98 97 100 96 99

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

47 68 75 60 38 97 42 70

94 98 98 95 93 100 90 98

100 100 100 100 100 100 95 100

41 53 60 42 50 93 33 59

WRITING
WRITING 2011
% PASS

SCIENCE
2012 % ADV Target 22 41 74 60 50 100 20 65 Result

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

SCIENCE

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Target 88 69 83 62 15 97 27 76 Result

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

17 36 69 55 44 100 17 60

83 100 100 100 90 100 89 99

90 100 100 100 95 100 95 100

83 64 78 57 10 92 22 71

SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES 2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM Target

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Result

RESULTS - 2012 PROGRESS TOWARD TARGETS # of Targets Met # of Targets Not Met Percent at Target SATISFACTORY ADVANCED

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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