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Ursula Stephens Elementary
Home of the Stallions
School Vision Stephens believes that all students are gifted, talented and intelligent. Through the use of differentiated instructional practices, the various needs of all students can be met. With enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and explore, students continue to build upon the foundation that was established for them by dedicated teachers and staff members.
Campus History Ursula Stephens Elementary was opened in the 2007-
2008 school year. Stephens was named after Ursula Stephens, a Mexican American educator that served 22 years in the Katy Independent School District where Stephens is Located. In its sixth year of operation Stephens Elementary has become a pillar in the communities of Sundown Glen, Western Pines and Creek Bend by developing valuable relationships with members of the community as well as partnerships with local businesses.
Campus Achievements
Accountability Rating • 2008: Recognized• 2009 Recognized• 2010 Exemplary • 2011 Exemplary
2010-2011 TAKS Scores • Reading: 90% met
standard • Math : 90% met
standard• Writing: 92% met
standard • Science: 89% met
standard
Stephens was awarded Gold Performance Acknowledgment for being commended in science and for comparable improvement in reading and
mathematics.
Student Demographics
Ethnic Distribution • Hispanic
64%• White 17.1%• African American
12%• Asian 7.1%• Native American
0.4%
Special Programs Allotment• Special Education 10.5%• Bilingual / ESOL 44.4%• Gifted / Talented 2.8%
Student Profile• Low Income 65.3%• LEP 45.6%• At-Risk 60.1%• Mobility (2009-2010) 11.8%
Campus Staff
Teachers by Ethnicity African American 3.5%Hispanic31.4%White54.5%Asian 5.3%Two or More Races 5.3%
Teachers by Experience Beginning Teachers3.0%1-5 Years 46.1%6-10 Years 22.6%11-20 Years 21.2%Over 20 Years7.1%Staff by Numbers
Teachers 56.7Professional Staff 2.0Campus Admin.
2.0
Educational Aides 17.5Total Minority Staff
33.8
Campus Culture
Stephens has put forth a great effort to create a healthy and productive environment on campus. Here are just a few examples of this effort:
• Opportunities given to staff to collaborate amongst themselves and with administration in matters of instruction and other school decisions.
• Open door policy has been established by administration.
• Leadership is empathetic of staff members • Expectations are transparent and communication flows
in both directions.These are just a few examples of policies that have
shaped the culture of Stephens Elementary
Campus Affirmation
We are gifted talented and intelligent believe in yourself because we all believe in you. Stephens Elementary striving for
excellence one student at a time!!!
Campus Motto
We live each day with courage We take pride in all we do. We are the Stephens
Stallions. Home of the Silver and Blue.YEEE HAAAW!!!
References and Campus Information Katy ISD . (2011). Katy Independent School District . Retrieved September 18, 2012, from Stephens Elementary : http://kisdwebs.katyisd.org/campuses/USE/Pages/AboutUs.aspx
Texas Education Agency . (2011). Academic Excellence Indicator System. Austin : TEA.
Ursula Stephens Elementary 2715 Fry Road Katy, Texas 77449 Main: 281.234.0200 Fax: 281.644.1680Principal: Stephanie Vaughan Asst. Principal: Yvette Sylvan