D A L L A S I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
W.W. Samuell High School
Journey to Destination 2020
2014
Acknowledging ,Affirming, and being Accountable to all Students
African American & Underserved Student Success
Initiative
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Mission and Goals for the
African American-Underserved Student Success Initiative
W.W. Samuell High School is committed to the achievement of each student
and is moving towards eradicating the achievement gap and increase access
to educational opportunities for its African-American and traditionally under-
served students.
D A L L A S I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
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January 10, 2014
Based upon the campus’ historical ACP Data, it
is the staff’s goal to improve the focus group of
forty (40) students’ academic success in the
following areas:
• Algebra I
• English I
Key Action Plan & Strategic Focus
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January 10, 2014
W.W. Samuell H.S. 2012-2013 Math ACP & District
Comparative Data
42.8
38.543.3
51.449
52.1
70
57.5
41.2
55.7
48
64.662.2
56.5
70
53.9
29.3
19.1
48.641.9
45.9 49.241.7
50
36.6
66.8
59.956.9
72.9
39.5
51.4
46.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
District Fall 2012
District Fall 2013
Samuell Fall 2012
Samuell Fall 2013
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W.W. Samuell H.S. 2012-2013 English ACP &
District Comparative Data
42.5 42.1 4347.8
43.351.3
71.3
50.8
73.6
59.8 56
68.6
25.4 28.5 29.7
43.547.5
40.7
66.3
37.3
64.1
49.240.7
67.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
District Fall 2012
District Fall 2013
Samuell Fall 2012
Samuell Fall 2013
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Indicators of Success
The focus group of forty students will show a proficiency
level 70% or above on the Fall 2013 Algebra I & English I
ACP measured standards by the end of Cycle 6.
Algebra I
A 1.1 C A 1.1 E A 1.3 B A 1.4 A A 1.5 C A 1.6 B A 1.6 D A 1.6 E A 1.6 G A 1.7 B
English I
E 1.1 A E 1.2 C E 1.5 A E 1.5 B E 1.6 A E 1.8 A E 1.9 A E 1.9 C E 1.13 D E 1.F19 B
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Specific Actions
Leader Actions: The administrator will progress monitor the focus students’ Algebra I and English I common assessments every 3 weeks.
Staff Actions: The contents teachers and monitors will document all interventions, tutoring and assessment data in the students portfolio and AASSI forms. This data will be used to identify windows of opportunity for growth.
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Coordinator: Verna Farmer and Mr. Jeronimo Santos
Case Managers: Marlo Jones and Kalan Bell
Committee Members:
Tameka Whitney
Vivian Chandler
Sharika Fairfax
Jake Torres
Jernard Griggs
Elizabeth Reyes Ortega
Chad McMillan
Stephanie Gossett
W.W. Samuell H.S.
AASI Committee Members
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Student Selection Criteria
Deficiency areas in Algebra I and English I
Need tutoring assistance
Attendance issues -7 or more absences
Failed one or more portions of the Math/English ACP
Targeted Group
40 students- 20 male and 20 female
Program Incentives
College and Career Field Trips- once a month
Jean Days
Student Breakfast
Guest Speakers/Student Assemblies
AASSI Outline
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AASI Important Dates
Program Start Date: January 21, 2014
Program End Date: May 30, 2014
Student Informational Meeting: 1-14-13
Parent Meeting : January 23, 2014 (5:00-6:00 p.m.)
First Field Trip: January 29, 2014 (UNT)
Tutoring Begins: January 27, 2014
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AASI Program Requirements
Weekly Meetings- During tutorials
Tutorials- mandatory 2 times week
Maintain an Attendance Log (if needed)
Maintain Grade Sheet (submit every 2 weeks)
Parent Meeting –every other month
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W.W. Samuell High School
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January 10, 2014
AASI Student Expectations
Show growth in English and Math
Pass the STAAR assessment
Improve Individual Attendance Rate
Continue Academic Success
College and Career Mindset
