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KILGORE H SCampus Improvement Plan

2016/2017

Greg Brown, Principal711 N Longview ST Kilgore TX 75662

[email protected]

Date Reviewed: 11/19/13 Date Approved:

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KILGORE H S

MissionPreparing today's students for tomorrow's opportunities

VisionIgniting life-long learning in all students

Nondiscrimination NoticeKILGORE H S does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including

vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of therehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.


Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2016-17

KILGORE HIGH SCHOOLCOMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 The following student performance information documents were used to conduct a needs assessment for student achievement in Kilgore High School. An in-depth reviewand dis-aggregating of data by the district site-based committee led to the development of the goals, objectives, and strategies included in the District Plan of Action. State accountability report (AEIS)STAAR/EOC/TAKS Results Results of college entrance examsReading Proficiency Test in EnglishPBMAS ReportDistrict Committee RecommendationsInstructional Departments Recommendations PEIMS Report 415 Discipline ReferralsAP Exam ScoreAYP ReportsStaffing NeedsBenchmark TestsStudent Academic AssessmentsAttendance rates disaggregated by student groups and genderStudent data to determine progress toward graduationDropout rates disaggregated by student groups and genderPrevalence of risk and protective factorsClass sizePEIMS 425 Record Incident ReportTobacco, alcohol, and other drug-use incident data Evaluations of professional development activitiesEvaluation of policies and procedures to ensure a positive impact on student performance COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

: Demographics

• improve minority participation


• increase minority participation in AP/Honors classes, • decrease percentage of minorities in Special Education

Student Achievement

• improve Special Education test scores • improve STA/ACT test scores • close gaps in test scores with Special education students • close minority gaps

Culture and Climate

• Set high expectations for all • Set up mentoring program that is teacher-driven • increase parental involvement and communication • increase attendance numbers • use Character Building programs

Professional Development

• collaboration and consistency provided through PLCs • Mentor support for new teachers • Goals setting through the T-TESS model

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

• Alignment through the Fundamental Five • Implement the Engaged 2 Learn model • increase use of technology- technology PLCs • use higher level thinking questioning methods in classroom

Family/Community Involvement


• provide opportunities for parental involvement • provide a College/Career Day • provide additional information concerning career paths, scholarships, and certifications to parents • FAFSA information night for parents

School Context and Organization

• involve all stakeholders • increase recognition of students and staff • improve communication with media • increase use of social media

Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2014Developed June 2014 by KISD Leadership Team

Demographics Need 1: Identify and Reach Out with Poverty Training

• District-wide poverty training that concentrates on pedagogy/practices/awareness (ex: Chris Shade with Denton ISD) that can be implemented immediately • PLCs have targeted conversations about classroom strategies to address the needs of learners in poverty Need 2: Meeting Needs of At-Risk students

• Implement a mentoring program for at-risk students • Differentiated instruction = data-driven instruction, cultural responsiveness, targeted interventions, parent involvement and outreach • Special education information provided to teachers before 1st day of school

School Climate and Culture

Need 1: Classroom Management Training

• Campuses will develop a plan for assisting teachers in classroom management • Campus will plan for systematic training and implementation in classroom management • Walk-Throughs will be done to identify teachers who need training, assign mentor with strong classroom management strategies, and design supports for individualteachers Need 2: Discipline Support/Expectations Defined Clearly

• Build consistency on each campus, between campuses, and class to class through procedures that are communicated


• Provide training on effective discipline practices • Clearly define teacher expectations by district-wide rubric

• Administrators utilize PLC time to provide clarification and updates on campus discipline plans to establish consistency in campus and classroom expectation Student Achievement Need 1: Growth for ALL students

• Train teachers to understand data that drives instruction to improve differentiation in classroom • Data driven decision making; explicit instruction; differentiated instruction; targeted interventions; targeted enrichment • Set individual student goals that will be charted in reading and math for every student; set intervention for high achieving students so that they are making progress Need 2: Progress Monitoring to Evaluate Intervention Strategies

• Teachers will report progress of students during PLCs and collaborate to make adjustments • Data teaming training (data review + making a plan) and practice with mock students at in-service • Ensure that teachers are trained in appropriate interventions and held accountable for student progress • Ensure that teachers are aware of resources available

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Need 1: Differentiated Instruction (lesson planning) Based on Data

• Use collaboration during PLCs to identify student needs and develop strategies for interventions • Provide resources for Tier 1 interventions • Focus on formative assessment and appropriate interventions at Tier 1 • Schedule outside training on Differentiated Instruction Need 2: Engaged Administration + Engaged Teachers = Engaged Students

• Walkthrough training for all administrators to identify effective instruction • Walkthrough accountability and feedback to the teachers • ALL administrators doing ¨walkthroughs¨ + Peer Walkthroughs = Engaged students2

Technology

Need 1: Improve WiFi

• Improve student access to use available technology resources for enhanced instruction and engaging lessons


• Ensure fidelity of curriculum integration • Plan for capacity to handle 1:1 initiative Need 2: Increased Technical Support for Classroom Integration

• On time training and demonstration in classroom and PLCs • Differentiation for staff between technical support and classroom instruction support • TOT model: lead tech teacher or committee to share targeted strategies

Staff Quality & Recruit/Retention

Need 1: Provide Mentoring Program for New Teachers or New to a Grade Level

• Mentoring program with frequent targeted ¨trainings¨ based on walkthrough data or teacher needs • Consider a program such as, TEXBESS for mentoring new teachers and teachers in need of assistance • Create mentor job description Need 2: Training for Effectiveness Not Just Highly Qualified

• Provide formative Assessment Training and Classroom Management Training • Continued PLC implementation with emphasis on instructional practices

Family and Community Involvement

Need 1: Parental Involvement in Academics

• Use various methods of communication • Schedule Parent Conferences on specified days for each campus at least once per year • Campuses develop committees to brainstorm ways to get parents to "be there" Need 2: Community Involvement

• Have KISD presence at community events • Newsletter for community clubs/organizations that is a snapshot of all campus happenings/news to share • Improve website • Campuses partner with at least two (2) businesses


Need 1: Building in Tutorial Time

• “Built in Intervention Time” to the master schedule, which would be designed to address student needs as appropriate at each campus • Each campus will offer formal dedicated time to RETEACH, extend or enrich the curriculum


Need 2: Class size

• Longitudinal study of elementary class sizes to determine future staffing needs

• Core classes capped at state average by monitoring residency and transfer students


Demographics Need 1: Identify and Reach Out with Poverty Training






• Build consistency on each campus, between campuses, and class to class through procedures that are communicated • Provide training on effective discipline practices • Clearly define teacher expectations by district-wide rubric

• Administrators utilize PLC time to provide clarification and updates on campus discipline plans to establish consistency in campus and classroom expectation Student Achievement


Need 1: Growth for ALL students


• Teachers will report progress of students during PLCs and collaborate to make adjustments • Data teaming training (data review + making a plan) and practice with mock students at in-service • Ensure that teachers are trained in appropriate interventions and held accountable for student progress • Ensure that teachers are aware of resources available





Technology


• Improve student access to use available technology resources for enhanced instruction and engaging lessons • Ensure fidelity of curriculum integration • Plan for capacity to handle 1:1 initiative Need 2: Increased Technical Support for Classroom Integration













• “Built in Intervention Time” to the master schedule, which would be designed to address student needs as appropriate at each campus • Each campus will offer formal dedicated time to RETEACH, extend or enrich the curriculum Need 2: Class size





Demographics

Need 1: Identify and Reach Out with Poverty Training






• Build consistency on each campus, between campuses, and class to class through procedures that are communicated • Provide training on effective discipline practices • Clearly define teacher expectations by district-wide rubric

• Administrators utilize PLC time to provide clarification and updates on campus discipline plans to establish consistency in campus and classroom expectation Student Achievement Need 1: Growth for ALL students


• Teachers will report progress of students during PLCs and collaborate to make adjustments • Data teaming training (data review + making a plan) and practice with mock students at in-service


• Ensure that teachers are trained in appropriate interventions and held accountable for student progress • Ensure that teachers are aware of resources available





Technology


• Improve student access to use available technology resources for enhanced instruction and engaging lessons • Ensure fidelity of curriculum integration • Plan for capacity to handle 1:1 initiative Need 2: Increased Technical Support for Classroom Integration













• “Built in Intervention Time” to the master schedule, which would be designed to address student needs as appropriate at each campus • Each campus will offer formal dedicated time to RETEACH, extend or enrich the curriculum Need 2: Class size




No Child Left Behind Performance Goals(These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2016/2017 school year.)

Goal 1. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better inreading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.

Goal 4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.

Goal 5. All students will graduate from high school.


KILGORE H SGoal 1. Kilgore High School will ensure the progress of all students toward the achievement of advanced academic performance in all core areas.

Objective 1. Kilgore High School will facilitate an active partnership with parents in the education of their children.

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation

1. Provide structures for student support.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), CampusAdministration, CampusInstructional Technologist,Central Administration,Curriculum Director(s), Principal

Daily (S)Local Funds Ongoing

2. Provide opportunitites for parents to servethrough programs such as:

-LPAC Meetings -PTA -Booster Clubs -Mentoring Programs -Other similar programs (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

August-May (L)Activity Funds, (O)BoosterClubs, (O)Hispanic HeritageDay, (O)Parent Meetings,(O)PTA, (O)Social Media,(O)Web Site, (S)Local Funds

Formative - Formative-increased parent participation

Summative- Review of programobjectives

3. Communicate with parents and communitystake-holders -web site -Parent Access -Social Media -Newspaper -Cable Channel -Student Portal -Career Cruising -Library Events -Parent Resource Center -Meet the Teacher -Parent Conferences -Open House Events -SchoolMessengerCounselor Facebook page (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), CampusAdministration, CampusInstructional Technologist,Counselor(s), CTE Director,Principal, School Nurse,Teacher(s)

Daily (L)Activity Funds, (O)BoosterClubs, (O)Cable AccessChannel, (O)Campus Meetingsand Events, (O)Career Cruising,(O)Newspaper, (O)SocialMedia, (O)Student Handbook,(O)Web Site, (S)Local Funds

Formative - Formative-Increased parent and communityparticipation and awareness

Summative- Stakeholdersurveys





4. Provide opportunities for parents toparticipate in the decision-making process,including items such as: -District Committees -ARD -LPAC -504 -Parent onferences -RtI -Discipline Conferences -Career Cruising -Child FindSmart Start Coalition (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

Assistant Principal(s), CampusAdministration, Counselor(s),Diagnosticians / LSSPs,Dyslexia/504 Coordinator,Licensed Specialist in SchoolPsychology, Principal,Teacher(s)

Daily (F)IDEA Special Education,(O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (O)Career Cruising,(O)Code of Conduct, (O)LPAC,(O)Parent Meetings, (S)LocalFunds

Formative - Formative-Increased participation

Summative- Parent Surveys

5. Provide opportunities for parental supportthrough community-based outreach programs.Example organizations and programs include: -Boys and Girls Club -Faith-Based Organizations -Partners in Prevention Outreach Program -Foster Care Liasion -Adult ESL Classes -STAR - Community Health Core (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August-May (O)Boys & Girls Club,(O)Mentoring Program,(O)Partners in Prevention,(S)Local Funds

Formative - Formative-Increased parental andcommunity support

Summative- Stakeholder survey,Program Evaluation





6. Provide opportunities for public participationin community events such as: -Hispanic Heritage -Texas Public Schools Week -Informational Meetings -Meet the Teacher -Open House -Board Meetings -Career DaysAwards/Recognition programs (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1)

Campus Administration,Counselor(s)

2016-17 Schoolyesr

(O)Hispanic Heritage Day,(S)Local Funds

Formative - Increased parentalinvolvement

Program Evaluation



Objective 2. Kilgore High School will provide a viable and aligned curriculum for all students in all subject areas.


1. Maintain a curriculum team to support theimplementation of the aligned curriculum. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Academic Deans, AssistantPrincipal(s), CampusInstructional Technologist,Curriculum Director(s), Directorof BE/ESL, Director of SpecialEducation, InstructionalSpecialists, Lead Teacher,Principal, Superintendent

2016-17 schoolyear

(S)Local Funds Summative - Formative- PLCmeetings, Participation logs andminutes

Summative- Evaluation ofteachers utilizing data to driveinstruction

2. Provide extensive training on vertical andhorizontally aligned standards. (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1)

Director of Curriculum,Instructional Specialists, LeadTeacher

16-17 school year (O)ESC 7, (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative- Deeperunderstanding of standards.Training agenda

Summative- results of studentachievement, evaluation ofstudent data

3. Facilitate K-12 content-specificcollaboration, including data-driven decisionmaking for curriculum planning. (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1)

Director of Curriculum,Instructional Specialists, LeadTeacher, Principal

Weekly basis (O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (O)ESC 7, (S)LocalFunds

Formative - Formative- PLCminutes, PLC agendas,walkthroughs, DMAC reports,common assessments

Summative- StudentAchievement

4. Implement a district wide lesson planningmodel. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Director of Curriculum,Instructional Specialists

Summer/inservice2016

(S)Local Funds Summative - Formative-walkthroughsLesson plans

Summative- Administratorsurvey of teacher walkthroughs



Objective 2. Kilgore High School will provide a viable and aligned curriculum for all students in all subject areas.


5. Create and maintain a resource inventory.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Campus InstructionalTechnologist, Director ofBE/ESL, Director of Curriculum,Director of Special Education,Executive Director ofTechnology, InstructionalSpecialists, Lead Teacher,Principal, Superintendent,Teacher(s)

August-May (S)Local Funds Formative - Formative- Currentinventory of available resources

Summative- teacher evaluationof available resources



Objective 3. Kilgore High School will establish systems to measure, monitor and sustain annual individual student growth, including eliminating achievement gaps, inan effective learning environment.


1. Provide differentiated instruction for allstudents, including the following:-Tiered Intervention-Technology Integration-Inclusion-Engaging lessons that elicit higher levelthinking (resource: 5E Model) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Academic Deans, AssistantPrincipal(s), CampusInstructional Technologist,Director of BE/ESL,Dyslexia/504 Coordinator,Executive Director ofTechnology, InstructionalSpecialists, Lead Teacher,Principal, Special Ed Teachers

Daily (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title IID Technology, (F)TitleIII Bilingual / ESL, (O)5E LessonPlan Model, (O)CampusInstructional Technologist,(O)ESC 7, (O)LPAC, (S)LocalFunds

Formative- Programparticipation, progressmonitoring, classroomobservations, lesson plans,common assessments,benchmarks,

Summative- StudentAchievement

2. Provide extended learning opportunitiesthrough programs such as:

-Credit Recovery-Summer School -Tutorials (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), InstructionalSpecialists, Lead Teacher,Principal, Teacher(s)

June/July (F)IDEA Special Education,(S)Local Funds

Formative - Formative-assessment data, attendancerecords, classroom grades

Summative- student success

3. Measure and monitor key data points suchas:-Walk-throughs-Teacher/Staff evaluation-data disagregation-Common assessments/Benchmarks (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 1)

Academic Deans, AssistantPrincipal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Director of Curriculum,Instructional Specialists, LeadTeacher, Principal,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

Daily (O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (S)Local Funds

Formative- PLC minutes, DMACreports, common assessments ,benchmarks, walkthroughs,PDAS

Summative- PDAS, studentachievement

4. Ensure professional developmentopportunities for faculty and staff in thefollowing areas:-PLC -Engage 2 Learn-Data Driven decision making -Fundamental Five -5 E lesson model - Instructional technology (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Campus InstructionalTechnologist, Director ofCurriculum, InstructionalSpecialists, Lead Teacher,Principal, Superintendent

Summer2013/Weekly

(O)5E Lesson Plan Model,(O)Campus InstructionalTechnologist, (O)CampusMeetings and Events, (O)ESC7, (S)Local Funds

Summative - Results andevaluation of studentachievement, T-Tess



Objective 4. Kilgore High School will ensure the progress of all English language learners toward the attainment of English language proficiency.


1. Kilgore High School will continueprofessional development on ELPS andsheltered instruction. (Target Group: LEP, M,F) (NCLB: 2)

Director of BE/ESL, InstructionalSpecialists, Principal, Teacher(s)

Summer 2013/Weekly

(O)Campus InstructionalTechnologist, (O)CampusMeetings and Events, (S)LocalFunds

Formative - Formative-professional deelopment sheetsand agendas, classroomobservations, lesson plans

Summative- evaluation ofstudent achievement

2. Kilgore ISD will reduce the number of ESLpullouts by increasing content area ESLcertification. (Target Group: LEP) (NCLB: 2)

Campus Administration, Directorof BE/ESL, Teacher(s)

August-May (S)Local Funds Increased student participationin class

3. Kilgore ISD will continue the implementationof a bilingual program, with a focus on a duallanguage enrichment model. (Target Group:LEP) (NCLB: 2)

Director of BE/ESL, Principal,Teacher(s)

Aug-May (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds

Summative - ProgressMonitoring reports

Summative- Student growth,TELPAS

4. Kilgore ISD will improve individual studentlanguage proficiency through supplementalprograms, such as Read 180 (Target Group:ESL, LEP)


Daily (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL Summative - StudentAchievement

5. Bilingual/ESL support staff will addressstudent needs in the classroom

NOTE: tie payroll for support staff back to thisone (Target Group: All, LEP) (NCLB: 2)


daily (S)Local Funds Summative - Studentachievement


KILGORE H SGoal 2. Kilgore High School will ensure all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.

Objective 1. Kilgore High School will recruit and retain quality educators committed to serving each student.


1. Develop a comprehensive New TeacherAcademy for all new teachers. (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 3)

Director of Curriculum, Principal 2016 (F)Title IIA Principal andTeacher Improvement,(O)Campus InstructionalTechnologist, (O)CampusMeetings and Events, (S)LocalFunds

Summative - Formative- Newteacher Academy sign in sheet,agenda, minutes

Summative- New teachersurveys

2. Participate in job fairs and recruiting trips inthe region. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3)

Director of Human Resources,Principal

Spring 2017 (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative-recruit/hire the most talentedpersonnel

Summative- 100% Highlyqualified staff

3. Partner with area Colleges, Universities,Region VII teacher education as well as otheralternative certification programs. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 3)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, Director of HumanResources, Principal,Superintendent

August-May (F)Title IIA Principal andTeacher Improvement, (S)LocalFunds

Summative - Formative-establish partnershipsto assistwith recruiting

Summative- 100% of staff Highlyqualified/certified

4. Maintain a competitive salary scale. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 3)

Director of Human Resources,Superintendent

2016-17 (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative- salryanalysis and comparisons

Summative- salary scalecompetitive with toehr districts inthe region

5. Provide a mentoring program to all newteachers to the district. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 3)

Academic Deans, AssistantPrincipal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

weekly (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative- PLCminutes, notyes, mentoringassignments

Summative- retention ofteachers, T-TESS, survey ofnew teachers



Objective 2. Kilgore High School will develop and nurture educator expertise in content area pedagogy.


1. Provide staff development to ensure thatstaff is highly qualified. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 3)

Academic Deans, AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Campus InstructionalTechnologist, Director ofBE/ESL, Director of Curriculum,Director of Special Education,Instructional Specialists, LeadTeacher, Principal, Teacher(s)

August-July (F)Title IIA Principal andTeacher Improvement, (O)ESC7, (S)Local Funds

Summative - Formative-professional developmentagendas, minutes, sign in sheets

Summative- 100% Highlyqualified staff

2. Align employee job descriptions withevaluation instruments. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 3)

Director of Human Resources,Principal

August- May (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative-employees perform jobdescriptions

Summative- employeeevaluations

3. Collaborate with paraprofessionals to seekeducator credentials by providing flexiblescheduling opportunties. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 3)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, Director of HumanResources, Principal,Superintendent


Summative - Formative- numberof paras seeking educatorcredentials

Summative- increased numberof paras with certifications

4. Encourage teachers to obtain ESL, BIL andGT certifications. (Target Group: All) (NCLB:3)

Director of BE/ESL, Director ofHuman Resources, Director ofSpecial Programs, Principal,Superintendent, Teacher(s)


Summative - Formative-coordination of programs withteachers

Summative- number ofcertifications

5. Provide a stipend for teachers in Math,Science, Bilingual and Foreign Language.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3)

Business Manager, Director ofHuman Resources,Superintendent

Monthly (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative- numberof classes taught in these criticalneeds areas

Summative- retention of highlyqualified/certified teachers inareas of critical needs



Objective 2. Kilgore High School will develop and nurture educator expertise in content area pedagogy.


6. The district will provide opportunities torecognize teachers for outstandingperformance through the Teacher of the Yearprogram and teaching grants. (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 3)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, Principal,Superintendent

Spring 2017 (O)Educational Foundation,(O)ESC 7, (O)grants

Summative - Formative-Teacher of the Month

Summative- presentation ofTeacher of the Year Awards andGrants

7. The district will monitor instruction throughwalk-throughs and the PDAS evaluationsystem. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3)

Academic Deans, AssistantPrincipal(s), Director ofCurriculum, InstructionalSpecialists, Principal

Weekly (F)Title IIA Principal andTeacher Improvement, (S)LocalFunds

Summative - Formative-walkthroughs, teacherconferences

Summative- PDAS,Observations

8. Compile and analyze district data to identifyprofessional development needs. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 3)

Academic Deans, AssistantPrincipal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Director of BE/ESL, Director ofCurriculum, Director of SpecialEducation, InstructionalSpecialists, Principal,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August-May (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative- PLC's,walkthroughs, teacher surveys

Summative- ComprehensiveNeeds Assessment


KILGORE H SGoal 3. Kilgore High School will ensure all students are educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free and conducive to learning.

Objective 1. Kilgore High School will evaluate and monitor facilities to ensure safety and security.


1. Develop a facilities plan. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, Business Manager,Maintenance Director, Principal,Superintendent

August-May (F)Title IV Safe and Drug Free,(S)Local Funds

Summative - Formative-assessment of current facilities,

Summative- Long range plans

2. Review and revise the district safety andsecurity plan. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Maintenance Director, Principal,SRO Officer, Superintendent

August-May (F)Title IV Safe and Drug Free,(S)Local Funds

Summative - Formative-coordination of local agencies

Summative- prevention,preparedness, recovery andresponse; Safety and SecurityPlan

3. Train all stakeholders on safety, securityand emergency operations. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, Maintenance Director,Principal, SRO Officer,Superintendent

August-May (F)Title IV Safe and Drug Free Summative - Formative- sign insheets for training, Red Folder

Summative- all stakeholders areaware and educated of roles andresponsibilities and theexecution of all emergencies



Objective 2. Kilgore High School will promote a healthy campus culture that fosters positive interaction among all stake-holders.


1. Review and revise student and employeepolicies and procedures to ensure systems arein place to promote safety, health and well-being. -Student Handbook -Student Codes of Conduct -Employee Handbook -Employee Codes of Conduct (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Principal, Superintendent

Summer 2016 (O)Code of Conduct,(O)Employee Handbook,(O)Student Handbook

Summative - Revised handbookwith updated policies andprocedures approved by KISDBoard of Trustees

2. Reduce discipline out-of-class placements(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s),Instructional Specialists,Principal, SRO Officer,Teacher(s)

August-May (O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (O)Code of Conduct,(O)Parent Meetings

Summative - Decrease in thenumber of referrals each 6weeks/semester/year

3. Provide district wide program to preventbullying. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Principal, SRO Officer,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August-May (O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (O)Code of Conduct,(O)Parent Meetings

Summative - Summative-decrease in the number ofbullying incidents

4. Maintain district-wide SHAC (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, Director of SpecialPrograms, Principal, SchoolNurse, Superintendent

August-May (F)Title IV Safe and Drug Free,(L)SHAC

Summative - SHAC sign insheets, agendas, minutes

5. Provide programs to reduce disruptiveand/or violent behavior (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Counselor(s), Diagnosticians /LSSPs, Principal, SRO Officer,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August-May (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title IV Safe and Drug Free,(S)Local Funds

Summative - Summative-decrease in referrals dealingwith violent and/or disruptivebehavior

6. Provide programs to reducedrug/alcohol/tobacco abuse and usage-

Red Ribbon WeekSmart Star Coalition Character Counts (TargetGroup: All)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal, SROOfficer, Teacher(s)

16-17 school year (F)Title IV Safe and Drug Free Formative - Reduction inreferrals for drug and tobaccousage



Objective 2. Kilgore High School will promote a healthy campus culture that fosters positive interaction among all stake-holders.


7. Develop a character development program(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Counselor(s), Diagnosticians /LSSPs, Licensed Specialist inSchool Psychology, Principal,SRO Officer, Teacher(s)

daily (L)Principal, (S)Local Funds Summative - Reduction inreferrals

8. Foster cultural initiatives to address districtwide issues. (Target Group: All, H, AA, ECD,Migrant, M, F) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent

August-May (O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (O)Parent Meetings,(S)Local Funds

Summative - Increasedparticipation of diverse cultures


KILGORE H SGoal 4. Kilgore High School will ensure all students graduate from high school and achieve post-secondary readiness.

Objective 1. Kilgore High School will develop systems to encourage and support the timely completion of graduation requirements.


1. Provide ongoing academic interventionbased on formative and common assessments.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Dyslexia/504Coordinator, InstructionalSpecialists, Principal, Teacher(s)

Daily (O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (S)Local Funds

Summative - Formative-Assessment Data, meetings,agendas, and notes

Summative- DMAC Reports,Teacher Observations

2. Provide accelerated instruction based onsummative assessements (STAAR, EOC,TAKS, and credit requirements). (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

Spring/Summer2017

(S)Local Funds Summative - Student success

3. Monitor and address attendance andtruancy issues. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), PeimsCoordinator, Principal, SROOfficer, Teacher(s)

Daily (L)Star Program, (O)Code ofConduct, (O)MentoringProgram, (O)Parent Meetings,(O)Student Handbook

Summative - Decrease inreferrals to truancy court

4. Monitor, review and adjust credit recoveryprogram. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, CampusAdministration, Counselor(s),Lead Teacher, Principal

August-May (S)Local Funds Summative - Student Success

5. Investigate flexible scheduling options.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), InstructionalSpecialists, Lead Teacher,Principal

year round (O)ESC 7, (S)Local Funds Summative - Schedule thatmaximizes instructional time andneeds of students

6. Address the needs of instruction forstudents in DAEP or disciplinary placements.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent of Finance,Curriculum Director(s), Principal,Program Director,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August-May (S)Local Funds Summative - 80% mastery oftested objectives on CommonAssessments and STAAR

7. Provide homebound services. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 5)

Counselor(s), Director of SpecialPrograms, Principal, Teacher(s)

August-May (S)Local Funds Summative - Homeboundmeeting notes

8. Provide support for homeless students.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, Counselor(s), Directorof Special Programs, PeimsCoordinator, Superintendent

August-May (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - PEIMS Report



Objective 1. Kilgore High School will develop systems to encourage and support the timely completion of graduation requirements.


9. Coordinate with local and state socialorganizations to provide support. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Superintendent ofFinance, CampusAdministration, Counselor(s),Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August-May (O)Partners in Prevention,(S)Local Funds

Summative - Increased supportfrom local and state agencies



Objective 2. Kilgore High School will provide counseling, guidance and transition services about post-secondary opportunities to students and parents.


1. Increase parental and student awareness ofgraduation requirements, career plans,graduation plans, and related information. -Parent Night for those coming to high school -annual conferences held by counselors (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Counselor(s), CTE Director,Principal, Teacher(s)

Year round (O)Campus Meetings andEvents, (O)Career Cruising,(O)Parent Meetings, (S)CATEFunds

Summative - 100% of studentswith graduation plans

2. Coordinate with local, regional and stateeducational institutions and businessorganizations. -Texas Workforce Coalition -Education FOundation -College and Career Fair -Armed Forces Recruiters (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 5)

CTE Director, Principal,Teacher(s)

Spring 2017 (S)Local Funds Summative - Increasedparticipation



Objective 3. Kilgore High School will provide students with multiple and diverse opportunities to acquire college and career readiness proficiency.


1. Dual Credit Courses (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 5)

Counselor(s), CTE Director,Principal

August-May (S)CATE Funds, (S)Local Funds Summative - Increase in numberof students enrolled in dualcredit courses

2. Advanced Placement Courses (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 5)

Campus Administration,Counselor(s), Lead Teacher,Teacher(s)

August-May (S)Local Funds Summative - Increase inpercentage of students takingthe AP test and passing the APtest

3. ACT, SAT, TSI and other test opportunities(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Campus Administration,Counselor(s), Teacher(s)

August-May (S)Local Funds Summative - IncreasedparticipationIncreased performance

4. LEAP/GT Program (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 5)

Campus Administration,Counselor(s), Teacher(s)

2016-17 (S)CATE Funds, (S)Local Funds Summative - AP test scores,PSAT, ACT, SAT, dual credithours

5. CTE (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5) Assistant Principal(s), CampusAdministration, Counselor(s),Teacher(s), UIL Coaches

All year long (S)CATE Funds, (S)Local Funds Summative - Drop out rates,certifications, collegeacceptance

6. Promote co-curricular and extra-curricularopportunities (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), CampusAdministration, Campus UILCoordinator, Counselor(s), CTEDirector, Director of SpecialPrograms, Principal, ProgramDirector, Teacher(s), UILCoaches

August-May (S)Local Funds Increase number of participantsand opportunities for students toparticipate


KILGORE H S Site Base

Name Position

Brown, Greg Principal

Coldiron, Lacy Teacher

Cole, Stacey Librarian

Dean, Jay Teacher

Hattaway, Jennifer Counselor

Mankins, Tamara Community Member

Mohn, Carl Teacher

Presley, Charles Associate Principal of Academics

Sheek, Ira Teacher

Tritt, Johna Teacher


Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Strengths

KILGORE HIGH SCHOOLCOMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 The following student performance information documents were used to conduct a needs assessment for student achievement in Kilgore High School. An in-depth reviewand dis-aggregating of data by the district site-based committee led to the development of the goals, objectives, and strategies included in the District Plan of Action. State accountability report (AEIS)STAAR/EOC/TAKS Results Results of college entrance examsReading Proficiency Test in EnglishPBMAS ReportDistrict Committee RecommendationsInstructional Departments Recommendations PEIMS Report 415 Discipline ReferralsAP Exam ScoreAYP ReportsStaffing NeedsBenchmark TestsStudent Academic AssessmentsAttendance rates disaggregated by student groups and genderStudent data to determine progress toward graduationDropout rates disaggregated by student groups and genderPrevalence of risk and protective factorsClass sizePEIMS 425 Record Incident ReportTobacco, alcohol, and other drug-use incident data Evaluations of professional development activitiesEvaluation of policies and procedures to ensure a positive impact on student performance COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT



Demographics Strengths (Continued)

: Demographics

• improve minority participation • increase minority participation in AP/Honors classes, • decrease percentage of minorities in Special Education

Student Achievement

• improve Special Education test scores • improve STA/ACT test scores • close gaps in test scores with Special education students • close minority gaps

Culture and Climate

• Set high expectations for all • Set up mentoring program that is teacher-driven • increase parental involvement and communication • increase attendance numbers • use Character Building programs

Professional Development

• collaboration and consistency provided through PLCs • Mentor support for new teachers



Demographics Strengths (Continued)

• Goals setting through the T-TESS model

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

• Alignment through the Fundamental Five • Implement the Engaged 2 Learn model • increase use of technology- technology PLCs • use higher level thinking questioning methods in classroom

Family/Community Involvement

• provide opportunities for parental involvement • provide a College/Career Day • provide additional information concerning career paths, scholarships, and certifications to parents • FAFSA information night for parents


• involve all stakeholders • increase recognition of students and staff • improve communication with media • increase use of social media


Documents

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