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SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
NORTHEAST
Campus Improvement Plan
2017-2018
Mission Statement
The mission and purpose of Southwest Preparatory Northeast Elementary school is to provide a positive and effective learning
environment which sets high standards for all students and educators by applying higher level thinking skills through engaging,
rigorous and meaningful learning experiences for success.
Vision Statement
The vision of Southwest Preparatory School Northeast Elementary is to cultivate and empower students to discover their strengths,
strive for excellence and realize their potential as leaders. Our goal is to partner with all members of the school community to
create a safe, supportive, and innovative learning environment with high expectations for all students to become successful in life.
District Profile
The Southwest Preparatory School- Northeast Campus is located on the northeast side of San Antonio, Texas. The campus is located
within Northeast ISD district and Alamo- Heights district. The campus enrollment is 75 in grades K – 5 with a population of Hispanics
(49%), African-American (29%), White (11%), two or more races (12%). The male population is 52% and female population is 48%.
The Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students consist of 7% of the student population. The students receiving special education
services is 11% of the student population. The at-risk student population 78%. The staff consists of six classroom teachers, one
special education teacher, and part-time reading and math specialists, who are 100% certified/highly-qualified in their areas of
content.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION AND ACADEMIC GOALS
The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and the future in the social, economic, and education opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family; and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child.
THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GOALS
GOAL #1: The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. GOAL #2: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics. GOAL #3: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science. GOAL #4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies.
THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. Objective #6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning. Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff
development, and administration.
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COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY SCHOOL YEAR:
Data Sources Reviewed: • Student Enrollment and Demographics
STAAR/EOC Results• Texas Academic Performance Reports• TELPAS results• Curriculum- Based Assessments• Individual student profiles
• Performance Based Monitoring • Computer software results• Developmental Reading Assessment • Individual education plans/Individual student profiles • Aggregated /disaggregated attendance data• Aggregated/ disaggregated discipline referral data • Formative assessments• Data Management Systems (Eduphoria) • Response to Intervention tracking• Classroom walkthrough data/Teacher evaluation results• Student feedback • Third party classroom observation • Professional learning community minutes• Use of anecdotal data such as teacher or counselor input in ARDs or LPAC meetings
• PEIMS six-weeks principal reports • Percentage of school-wide engagement in enrichment activities
• Master schedule• Minutes of instructional time per day• Days per year on the instructional calendar• Minutes of extended
opportunities offered• 24/7 online academic opportunities provided• Failure Rates• Classroom engagement• Time on task
• Teacher retention rate• Student perception data• Staff perception data• Parent/Community perception data • Teacher
attendance• Involvement in extra-curricular activities • Community involvement and support• • Number of family/parent focus
workshops and programs offered• Number of home visits conducted• Parent surveys
• Number of modes of communication used to inform families how to support their student academic growth• Number of
languages in which parent communication is provided • Number of community partners• Observed results from the community
partnerships
• Teacher recruitment process • Professional development hours• Professional development implementation (as evidenced during
walk-throughs)
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Area Reviewed Summary of Strengths What were the identified strengths?
Summary of Needs What were the identified needs?
Priorities What are the priorities for the campus, including how federal and state program funds will be used?
Demographics
The population served only from Kinder to 5th grade.
From SY15-16 to SY16-17, consistent Kindergarten enrollment with 12 -13 students; 23% increase in 1st grade enrollment from 3 to 13 students; and consistent 2d grade enrollment with 8-10 students
Increase enrollment to capacity of 22 students per class.
Establish a Pre-K program to boost enrollment.
A Parent/Community Liaison to assist with marketing initiatives.
Increase community and enrichment programs to boost enrollment.
Although there is a tremendous need to increase enrollment, our priorities remain in the area of student achievement and teaching/learning.
As we work to establish a strong academic foundation, we will create a school program that grows through reputation.
Increase visibility by improving the school’s appearance and infrastructure.
Student Achievement
TPRI administered BOY, MOY, EOY
Ongoing Monitoring of formative assessments:
o Fast-R (3rd-5th ) o Running Records (K-
5th) o Writing Samples (3rd-
5th) o Math fluency drills
(2nd-5th) o CBAs
Collection and recorded data for method of triangulation of data-points for each student.
Formalize progress monitoring of assessments for targeted interventions.
Reading levels integrated into effective reading groups by guided levels.
Using acquired data from formative assessments to drive instruction.
Establish a formal data collection process onto data walls
Increased and formalize targeted interventions for Math and Reading.
Implement a reading program.
Increase math fluency enrichments activities.
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School Culture and Climate
100% of returning students are familiar with our five tenets of character of being Prompt & Prepared, Productive, Positive, Polite, and Proactive.
Student Ambassador Program in place.
An increase in information sharing with parents.
Implementing a Bully Box to consistently address issues in a timely manner.
Acclimate new students to the five tenets of character.
Provide opportunities for participation in extra-curricular activities.
Provide opportunities for parents to be partners in education.
Instill a desire to strive for academic excellence through increasing student ownership of learning.
Incorporate a grade level specific, comprehensive character education program.
Incorporate enriching and developmental activities during “specials”, such as: music, library time, and art.
Developing the character of our K – 5 students through instilling a sense of community and giving among the K – 5 students.
As we work to establish a strong academic foundation, we will create a school program that grows through word of mouth.
Improving the climate among students by incorporating a school-wide motivational program in building positive behavior and good academic habits.
Staff Quality/ Professional Development
100% of K – 5th are certified.
Range of elementary experience is 4 – 14 years.
2 of 3 teachers have been in our district 2+ years.
We must provide grade level specific, job-embedded professional development.
Plan grade appropriate, job-embedded professional development.
Increasing collaboration and planning between grade levels onto the master schedule.
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
A Common Instructional Framework established in SY15-16.
Lesson Planning is well developed.
Lesson Delivery is effective.
The re-implementation of the EEP Rubric Teacher Evaluation Tool will allow us to continue maximizing the
We need books to increase the opportunity for the students to practice reading.
A comprehensive reading program is needed to measure reading levels and establish goals.
Focus on math fluency to increase the students’ ability to complete basic math
Increasing the number of books in the school and reading opportunities for students.
Focus on increasing reading levels so that 100% are on/above grade level.
Continue to develop teachers’ capacity through building their toolbox and evaluating their use of learned instructional techniques and strategies.
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effectiveness, rigor, and engagement in classroom instruction as was done through T-TESS.
Job-embedded professional development has increased the teacher’s techniques and strategies toolbox in the areas of Student Engagement, HOTS, Cooperative Learning, Formative Assessment, etc.
Use of curriculum pacing guides for planning
Unpacking the standards through use of instructional focus documents from TEKS resource systems.
functions.
Student ownership in their academic success.
Improving teacher skills and knowledge in delivery of instructions to meet individual student needs.
Provide job-embedded AND Region 20 professional development.
Implement academic goal-setting to increase the student ownership of their academic success.
Implement Student portfolio and data folders for student accountability.
Family and Community Involvement
Monthly calendar of events and information distributed to parents.
Progress-Report and Report Card Pick-Up allows for seven opportunities for family to receive an update on academic progress.
Surveys indicate that parents are happy with our program and teacher communication.
Established “traditions” such as the annual Christmas Program, Bike Rodeo, Mom Cakes, Fiesta Float Parade, and BoxTops.
Community involvement is needed from the aspect of exposing our students to resources available in our community, students giving back to the community, and the increased community awareness of our Pre K-5th program.
Continue to build on our traditions.
Consistently offer opportunities to positively recognize students for their accomplishments.
As we work to establish a strong academic foundation, we will create opportunities for students to communicate their academic success more directly to their parents.
Incorporate student-led conferences each semester.
Implement informal parent education classes for increasing student success and attendance.
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Began discussion and receiving support for equitable communication with stakeholders.
Administer a survey to determine kind of supports parents need.
Documenting process and procedures to review information regularly.
Establish community partners.
Initiate parental survey at the BOY, MOY, and EOY.
Review feedback and adjust accordingly.
Formulate community partnerships through afterschool enrichment programs.
Maintain a consistent public reporting progress with newsletters, facebook, remind, marquee, and bulletin boards.
School Context and Organization
Successfully added all grade levels.
Adequately sized Kindergarten classroom.
Experienced teachers.
Separate K-2 area from grades 3 – 5.
We are new to elementary so we need to immerse ourselves in professional development.
A focus on the pre K – 5th program as a whole.
Inadequate facilities for K-2 students such as small toilets and play space.
Grade level appropriate technology and software.
Inoperative smart-boards and devices.
Utilize grant opportunity to allow us to enhance our pre K – 5th programs to fulfill some of our needs in this area.
Build up resource capacity with the use of technology and software.
Technology
Limited technology available.
Curriculum software available.
Student to laptop ratio was 1:1.
Focus on incorporating grade level appropriate technology and software.
Ability to increase reading levels and math fluency through use technology.
Ability to increase reading levels and math fluency through use of technology.
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Title I, Part A
Schoolwide Components:
1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school(including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards described in section 1111(b)(1).
2. Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement, use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research, and that include strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the State student academic achievement standards who are members of the target population of any program that is included in the schoolwide program.
3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers. 4. In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and
paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.
5. Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools. 6. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services. 7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First,
or a State-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs. 8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments described in section 1111(b)(3) in order to
provide information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program. 9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement
standards required by section 1111(b) (1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to ensure that student difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.
10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs, including programs supported under this Act, violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education, and job training.
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Ideal State Goal 1: By the end of 2017 – 2018 SY, SWPS-NE will increase the minimum number of reading tests meeting standard to 18/30 (60%).
Objective(s): 100% of teachers will effectively implement Journey’s and Fountas & Pinnell research-based reading program in grades K-5.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of Implementation
Evidence of Impact
Formative/ Summative
Title I Schoolwide
Components (Code by #)
Establish baseline data of student reading levels and short-term goals for growth throughout the year (BOY, MOY, EOY): TPRI, Running Records, Edmentum Pathways, Independent Reading, and FAST-R.
Principal K-5 Teachers
Journeys Resources District Reading Specialist PSP Reyna Mentoring Minds Fountas & Pinnell
BOY- September/ October 2017 MOY-January 2018 EOY-May 2018
TPRI Data, CLI Engage Platform, On-going Running Reports, Edmentum Pathways, Reports, Independent Reading Logs, FAST-R Data Reports, Mentoring Minds (RTI)
An increase in individual reading and comprehension development and improvement levels of all students.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports 3-5 STAAR Reading Results District CBA/Benchmark
2, 7, 8, 9
Vertical faculty team will identify knowledge and skills for each grade level; evidence of mastery; key texts/materials; and instructional routines that will support reading development and improvement over time.
Principal K-5 Teachers
TEKS Resource System Instructional Planning Calendar Lesson Plans
September 2017 January/February 2018
K-5 Factors of Success Document, Lesson Plans, and Targeted Intervention Plans Data Analysis Meetings review results
An increase of mastery of grade level expectations in reading of all students.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports 3-5 STAAR Reading Results District CBA/Benchmark
2, 3, 7, 8, 9
Facilitate teacher meeting times/dates and protocols including use of Remote Desktop Tools to review reading
Principal K-5 Teachers
School Calendar Instructional Planning
Weekly Meetings September 2017 – May 2018
Weekly Meeting Schedule for September 2017 – May 2018
An increase in teacher discussion, awareness, and
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports
2, 3
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Ideal State Goal 1: By the end of 2017 – 2018 SY, SWPS-NE will increase the minimum number of reading tests meeting standard to 18/30 (60%).
Objective(s): 100% of teachers will effectively implement Journey’s and Fountas & Pinnell research-based reading program in grades K-5.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of Implementation
Evidence of Impact
Formative/ Summative
Title I Schoolwide
Components (Code by #)
assessment results and plan next instructional steps (2-3x per quarter).
Calendar Edmentum Mentoring Minds Eduphoria
Meeting Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, and Minutes. Increase in student growth charts
targeted intervention of student progress and mastery of grade level expectations in reading.
3-5 STAAR Reading Results District CBA/Benchmark
Plan K-5 reading assessment, PD, data review, conduct two formative assessments for grades 3-5 per quarter.
Principal K-5 Teachers
Instructional Planning Calendar District Assessment Calendar Professional Development Calendar PSP Reyna
Quarter 1 & 2 2017 Quarter 3 & 4 2018
Reading Assessment Schedule FAST-R Data Reports Targeted Data Analysis
An increase in individual reading and comprehension development and improvement levels of all students.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports District CBA/Benchmark 3-5 STAAR Reading Results
2, 7, 8, 9
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Ideal State Goal 2: By the end of 2017 – 2018 SY, SWPS-NE will increase the minimum number of math tests meeting standard to 21/30 (70%).
Objective(s): Effectively engage in data analysis and adjustments in instruction based on results.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Establish BOY baseline data of numeracy/timed checks; goals for growth/ improvement of numeracy and math competency; and system for collecting math competency data.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
Numeracy/Math Fluency Resources
District Math Specialist
PSP Reyna
BOY- September/ October 2017
MOY-January 2018
EOY-May 2018
FAST Math Collection Procedures and Data
Student Data Tracking
Weekly Math fluency drills.
An increase in individual math fluency of basic math facts development and improvement of all students.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports
3-5 STAAR Math Results
District CBA/Benchmark Results
2, 7, 8, 9
Develop and implement 5-10 Math Competency Checklist per quarter per grade K-5 based on the end of unit performance tasks.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
TEKS Resource System
Instructional Planning Calendar
Lesson Plans
September 2017
January/February 2017
K-5 Math Competencies Document, Lesson Plans, and Targeted Intervention Plans
An increase of mastery of grade level expectations in math of all students.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports
3-5 STAAR Math Results
District CBA/Benchmark
2, 3, 7, 8, 9
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Decide regular teacher meeting times/dates and protocols including data analysis and plan next instructional steps (2-3x per quarter).
Principal
K-5 Teachers
School Calendar
Instructional Planning Calendar
Edmentum
Mentoring Minds
Eduphoria
Quarter 1 & 2 2017
Quarter 3 & 4 2018
Quarterly Meeting Schedule for September 2017 – May 2018
Meeting Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, and Minutes.
An increase in teacher discussion, awareness, and targeted intervention of student progress and mastery of grade level expectations.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports
3-5 STAAR Math Results
District CBA/Benchmark
2, 3
Develop a format and monitor intentional planning of student expression through collaborative learning opportunities in lesson plans, walk-throughs to see/hear, and products.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
Instructional Planning Calendar
PSP Reyna
Weekly Lesson Plan Checks and Walk-throughs September 2017 – May 2018
Format and Monitoring Document
Walk-through Reports
An increase in student expression in math through collaborative learning opportunities.
District CBA/Benchmark
3-5 STAAR Math Results
2, 3, 7, 8, 9
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Ideal State Goal 3: By the end of 2017 – 2018 SY, SWPS-NE will increase the minimum number of writing tests meeting standard to 6/10 (60%).
Objective(s): Incorporate 30 minutes of student writing each day during the school year.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Establish baseline of student writing
levels, short-term goals for growth
throughout the school year, and
archiving system for collecting
student writing across content
areas.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
Writing Prompt
Bank
STAAR Grade 4
Writing Rubric
Reading
Specialist
BOY- September/
October 2017
MOY-January
2018
EOY-May 2018
Writing
Collection
Procedures and
Data
Targeted
Intervention
Plans
An increase in
individual writing
development and
improvement of
all students.
Scoring on
Rubrics
Increased
discussion and
awareness
reviewing
student work
samples.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports
Grade 4 STAAR Writing Results
District CBA/ Benchmark Results
2, 7, 8, 9
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Develop and implement vertical
scope and sequence for teaching
writing (based on what students
need to know and do in writing),
including student-friendly rubrics in
ELA.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
TEKS Resource
System
Instructional
Planning
Calendar
Lesson Plans
Student work
samples
September 2017
January/February
2018 Revision
K-5 Writing
Competencies
Document,
Lesson Plans, and
Targeted
Intervention
Plans
An increase of
mastery of grade
level
expectations in
writing of all
students.
K-5 EOY Assessment Reports
Grade 4 STAAR Math Results
District CBA/Benchmark
2, 3, 7, 8, 9
Provide PD on how writing can be
part of every teacher’s curriculum K-
5.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
School Calendar
Instructional
Planning
Calendar
Professional
Development
Plan
Region 20
2017 – 2018 SY
Monthly Job-
Empbedded PD
2017 – 2018 SY
Monthly Region
20 PD
Weekly Lesson
Plan Checks and
Walk-throughs
September 2017
– May 2018
Meeting Sign-In
Sheets, Agendas,
and Minutes.
Region 20 PD
Certificates
Walk-through
Reports
An increase in
teacher
discussion,
awareness, and
targeted
intervention of
student progress
and mastery of
grade level
expectations in
writing.
K-5 EOY
Assessment
Reports
Grade 4 STAAR
Math Results
District
CBA/Benchmark
3, 4
Conduct and collect 2 formative
assessments of student writing in
ELA (with student-friendly rubrics) in
grades 3-5.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
Instructional
Planning
Calendar
Grade 4 STAAR
Writing Rubric
Writing Prompts
BOY- September/
October 2017
MOY-January
2018
EOY-May 2018
Writing Score
Reports
Targeted
Intervention
Plans
An increase in
student
expression
through
increasing writing
opportunities.
District
CBA/Benchmark
Grade 4 STAAR
Writing Results
2, 7, 8, 9
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Ideal State Goal 4:
100% of core academic classes will be taught by certified teachers and 100% highly qualified staff will be maintained.
Objective 1: 100% of core academic classes will be taught by certified teachers and 100% of paraprofessionals with instructional duties will meet NCLB
requirements.
Objective 2: 100% of instructional staff will implement strategies that improve student success as a result of high quality professional development
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Provide payment or reimbursement
for certification test fees.
Human
Resources
Principal
420 Regular
Funds
Available Upon
Request
Certification
mentor visit
documentation,
PO for
payment/reimbu
rsement of tests.
100% core
academic classes
taught by
certified
teachers.
Semester Audit 3, 5
Recruit teachers from
ESC/educational partner sponsored
Job Fair
Human
Resources
Principal
420 Regular
Funds
TIF 5 Funds
April 2018 – June
2018
Participation in
job fair, PO for
payment to
participate in job
fair.
100% core
academic classes
taught by
certified
teachers.
Evaluate hiring
needs at start of
April.
3, 5
Provide meaningful, scientific,
research-based professional
development for all teachers and
paraprofessionals.
Assistant
Principal
Principal
276 TTIPS Funds August 2017 –
May 2018
PD sign in sheets,
meeting agendas,
SY2017-2018
calendar, lesson
plans.
Incremental
improvement in
three formal
observations.
100% Teachers
score 3 or above
on final formal
observation.
2, 3, 4, 5
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Ideal State Goal 4:
100% of core academic classes will be taught by certified teachers and 100% highly qualified staff will be maintained.
Objective 1: 100% of core academic classes will be taught by certified teachers and 100% of paraprofessionals with instructional duties will meet NCLB
requirements.
Objective 2: 100% of instructional staff will implement strategies that improve student success as a result of high quality professional development
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Implement the Educator
Effectiveness Process Evaluation
System
Career Teacher
Leaders (3)
Principal
TIF 5 Funds
420 Regular
Funds
Three formal
observations
November 2017,
February 2018,
April 2018
PD sign in sheets,
meeting agendas,
SY2016-2017
planning
calendar, and EEP
evaluation
documents.
Improve teacher
capacity through
ongoing support
and teacher
reflection.
Formal
Observation 1
(December-CTL),
Formal
Observation 2
(February –
March-CTL),
Formal
Observation 3
(April-Principal)
3, 4, 5
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Ideal State Goal 5:
All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning.
Objective(s): The number of incidents involving violation of the student code of conduct will be reduced by 10% as measured by PEIMS and number of
discipline referrals.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Conduct assembly with the purpose
of disseminating information with
regard to current rules and
regulations including consequence
for bullying, violence including date
violence, harassment, alcohol and
drug use.
Principal
K-5 Teachers
Student
Handbook
Student Code of
Conduct
Various Bullying
Resources
Various Say No
To Drugs
Resources
Assembly: First
grading period
Every four weeks
As needed based
on disciplinary
incidents
Assembly sign in
sheet, assembly
agenda, cycle
reports from
SY2015-2016 and
SY2016-2017.
Reduction of
incidents
involving the
violation of the
student code of
conduct as
reported in
PEIMS and the
number of
discipline
referrals.
425 EOY Report 7, 10
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Ideal State Goal 6:
Parents and Community will be partners in the education of students at Southwest Preparatory School – Northeast.
Objective(s): 95% of all students’ parents/guardians and/or family members will participate in at least one school sponsored academic activity for/with their
child(ren) utilizing equitable communication for all stakeholders.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Provide a variety of
opportunities/incentives for parents
to meet with teachers and staff to
discuss student performance
through student -led conferences.
All Content
Teachers (K-5)
Family
Community
Liaison
Principal
461 Campus
Activity Funds
August 2017 –
May 2018
A different
opportunity/
method than the
progress
report/report
card pick-up.
Promotion Flyer
Parent Sign-In
Sheet
Students and
parents gain
ownership of
their academic
achievement by
becoming
invested in the
learning.
Parent Student
Survey
Parent
attendance at
progress report/
report card pick
up in Fall VS
Parent
attendance at
“different
opportunity” in
the Spring.
6
Increase the number of academic
and extra-curricular activities being
offered in grades K – 5.
Cheer Sponsor
Principal
Teachers
420 Regular
Funds
August 2016 –
December 2016
January 2017 –
May 2017
Addition of one
more club or
extra-curricular
activities per
semester.
An increased
number of
students
participating and
becoming
connected to
school.
Add two
clubs/activities:
Only have
Student
Ambassador
Program.
6
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Ideal State Goal 6:
Parents and Community will be partners in the education of students at Southwest Preparatory School – Northeast.
Objective(s): 95% of all students’ parents/guardians and/or family members will participate in at least one school sponsored academic activity for/with their
child(ren) utilizing equitable communication for all stakeholders.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Increase communication and
awareness of activities for
involvement opportunities with
community, parents, staff, and
students.
Principal
K-2 Teachers
Family
Community
Liaison
Planning
Calendar
Community
Businesses
August 2017-
May 2018
Parent/student
surveys.
Parent volunteer
in activities
Increase parental
involvement.
Community
support
Increase in
student
enrollment
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Ideal State Goal 7:
Student attendance rate will increase by two percentage points from 94% to 96%.
Objective(s): Attendance incentives will be offered throughout the year to promote healthy competition between grade levels.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of Implementation
Evidence of Impact
Formative/ Summative
Title I Schoolwide
Components (Code by #)
Track classroom attendance daily by grade.
Registrar Family community liaison
Websmart Daily August 2017 – May 2018
Daily Attendance Summaries
Daily attendance greater than 94%.
Semester 1 attendance 96% or greater. Semester 2 attendance 93% or greater.
2, 7
Display/Announce daily attendance using methods that promote healthy competition between grade levels.
Family Community liasion
Decorative supplies, paper
Daily August 2017 – May 2018
Daily attendance displayed in an area where all can see. Student awareness of grade place during weekly competition.
Daily attendance greater than 94%.
Semester 1 attendance 96% or greater. Semester 2 attendance 94% or greater.
2, 7
Provide an incentive to the grade level with the highest attendance for the week.
Family community liasion Principal
461 Campus Activity Funds
Weekly August 2017 – May 2018
A grade level with the highest attendance being awarded weekly.
Daily attendance greater than 94%.
Semester 1 attendance 94% or greater. Semester 2 attendance 94% or greater.
2, 7
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Ideal State Goal 8:
Southwest Preparatory School will implement programs and activities that have a positive impact on student health and wellness, including nutrition and
physical education.
Objective(s):
Health and Wellness programs will be implemented and introduced to students on nutrition, health care, and with structured physical activities.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation Evidence of Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
All students will be involved in 45
minutes of physical activity three
times per week.
PE Teachers,
Coaches,
Principal
Instructional
Aides
Local Budget 2017-2018
School Year
Student grade
participation. Lesson
plan documenting
activities
Weekly submission of
lesson plans
indicating conducted
activities.
Lesson plans,
records/progress
charts showing
improvement
throughout the
year
7, 10
All students will be given an
opportunity to participate in health
program emphasizing making good
choices concerning nutrition and
dental care.
PE Teachers,
Coaches,
School Nurse,
Principal
Local Budget 2017-2018
School Year
Student attendance
documented. Program
agenda.
Letters of
information sent
home to parents.
Student
participation in
programs
7, 10
Continue quality health services and
screenings for all students.
School Nurse Health
Advisory
Council
2017-2018
School Year,
usually done by
October
Letters sent out by School
Nurse. Documents
scanned onto websmart.
Follow up from School
Nurse verifying records
have been updated.
Health records 7, 10
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Ideal State Goal 9:
Southwest Preparatory School will utilize technology to support teaching, learning, and communication. Focusing on increasing and upgrading technology
integration and inventory of hardware and software.
Objective(s):
Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and
administration.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Provide staff development on
utilization of technology in all
classrooms as an important tool of
learning and teaching.
IT, Principal,
Outside Vendors
TTIP 5 Grant
funds
2017-2018
School year
Staff sign In
Sheets
Teachers utilizing
technology
within the
instructional
cycle.
Conducted 5-
minute
walkthroughs.
Self-evaluation.
4, 10
Continue to improve, replace,
upgrade, and maintain quality
hardware, software, computers, and
laptops for teachers. Add
smartboards to each classroom. Add
more laptops to bring elementary to
one to one computing.
IT, Principal TTIP 5 Grant
funds
2017, beginning
of school year
Work orders Completed work
orders
Materials
Inventory forms.
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Ideal State Goal 9:
Southwest Preparatory School will utilize technology to support teaching, learning, and communication. Focusing on increasing and upgrading technology
integration and inventory of hardware and software.
Objective(s):
Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and
administration.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s)
Responsible Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Update and add software to
teach reading, writing, and math.
Evaluated different programs,
such as Study Island, Reading A
to Z, , BrainPop, Brain Pop Jr,
BrainPop ESL, Reading EGGS,
Think Central and iStation.
Curriculum
director,
Academic Dean,
Principal
Local Budget 2017-2018
School year
Student log in
sheets
Data Usage
Reports
Weekly lesson
plans indicating
programs.
Programs used
during
enrichment
period.
Student increase
in use of
programs from
program data
reports verified
periodically.
7, 8,9