CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD

Ranchview High School

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2010-2012
David Hicks, Principal
Vision Statement:
Every student will graduate from RHS prepared to pursue the post secondary education of his or her choice and with the tools needed to succeed in a global society. To achieve this vision we will: Implement a rigorous curriculum and research based instructional strategies. Teach students to be critical thinkers who understand and respect our global interdependence. Promote the habits of responsibility, discipline, compassion, and integrity. Nurture a passion for engaging in learning as a lifelong endeavor. Recruit and retain the most qualified educators on our team. Partner with parents and community leaders in the planning and execution of our vision.

October 1, 2010

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Campus Plans

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CIC MEMBERS

Name David Hicks Melanie Magee Skip Barber Donna McMurrey Chuck Moon Stephani Perkins Joy Henderson Kelly OSullivan Liz Mahaffey Dee Boyd BillieJean Kelsey Brian Thomas Laura Fisher Pam Stewart Alysia Bell

Position Principal Associate Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Fine Arts Teacher Science Teacher Social Studies Teacher DEC Representative Special Education Health/PE LOTE Math CATE Parent Business Community (Chamber of Commerce)

Years Served/Term Expires 4 4 4 0 1 (2010-2011) 0 (2011-2012) 1 (2010-2011) 3 (2011-2012) 1 (2010-2011) 0 (2011-2012) 1 (2010-2011) 0 (2011-2012) 0 (2011-2012) 1 (2010-2011) 1 (2010-2011)

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PLANNING PROCESS

Ranchview High School Comprehensive Needs Analysis Summary Campus Profile

Established in 2002, Ranchview High School is the newest of our districts high schools and serves students in the Irving, Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, and Coppell areas of our school district. After only seven years, RHS has developed a strong reputation for providing challenging academic courses, impressive fine arts programs, and competitive athletic teams. The Ranchview community includes 785 students and 75 professional staff with an average class size of 22 students. The Ranchview staff is committed to offering an instructional program that is rigorous, relevant and prepares our students to compete in a global economy. We are the only high school in Carrollton-Farmers Branch to be authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB Diploma Programme, and we anticipate being among the first 100 schools in North America to be authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme as well. In tandem with Barbara Bush Middle School, we are entering a unique partnership that aligns our instruction in grades 6-12 to ensure that our graduates not only have a competitive edge when applying to college, but that they also become more reflective thinkers and effective communicators. In the performing arts, students produce numerous concerts, plays, and musicals each year. Each of our performing groups includes members who are also active in highly competitive city and regional level choirs, bands, dance and theater troupes, and orchestras. We are also the home to championship athletic teams. Our varsity football, volleyball, baseball, and boys and girls basketball, track, tennis, and golf teams represented us in the playoffs with volleyball and golf earning 11-3A District Championship honors. 2009-2010 TAKS Scores Read/ELA Mastery 94% Commended 26% 2009-2010 Demographics African American 37% Asian 20% Hispanic 17% White 26%

Math 80% 29%

Science 89% 18%

Social Studies 96% 50%

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Data Reviewed
Our faculty continually reviews data in an effort to fine tune our instructional program and promote the highest level of academic and personal achievement among our students and teachers. Reviewed items include: District Unit tests and Benchmark exams that show formative progress throughout the school year TAKS scores on the previous years tests that show levels of mastery, college readiness and commendation for our students Promotion and Retention rates including absence/credit reports showing the students who graduate on time with their class and those whose attendance issues require specific interventions Grade reports showing the improvements in student grades as a result of our emphasis on the idea of effort produces achievement Discipline referral data showing students, infractions, and consequences Attendance and tardy data showing trends in timely attendance International Baccalaureate score results showing the success rates on these advanced course measures Parent survey information collected after our principal-parent Back-to-School meetings and semester conferences Student assignments showing the quality of work being produced Staff surveys showing the state of the school climate and our progress toward annual goals AEIS/AYP reports/School Report Card showing demographic and achievement data about our campus Information gathered informally from parents and community members through PTSA meetings, correspondence, community meetings and school events

Findings/Conclusions
We found that our campus community is achieving success in many areas: decrease in tardy and disciplinary referral rate, increase in academic success rate measured by student grade reports, increase in SAT and ACT scores to above the national average, acceptance into the International Baccalaureate Programme, and increase in parent participation in school athletic and arts events. We also found that despite gains in TAKS scores for individual population subgroups (especially in science) there is still an achievement gap between the highest and lowest performing subgroups on our campus. Improving student achievement will continue to be the major focus for our school community.

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Strengths and Weaknesses

Students Strengths include a collective and strong acceptance of individual differences among each other. Weaknesses include TAKS scores, SAT/ACT scores, motivation to complete assignments Teachers Strengths include willingness to embrace research proven instructional methodology and dedication toward continuous improvement through professional development. Weaknesses include our understanding of the International Baccalaureate instructional process. Parents Strengths include participation in parent conferences and annual Back-to-School meetings and for some parents, an exceptional level of personal support for our arts, academic and athletics programs. Weaknesses include lack of engagement in the college planning process and lack of attendance at school events.

Identified Needs
Identified needs for the 2010-2011 school year include: Improve student achievement (TAKS, SAT/ACT, IB) Improve the planning and implementation of focused and proven instructional practices Strengthen home-school communication Increase parent and community member involvement in school events

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Campuses receiving Title 1 funds must address Title 1 targets in campus plans and indicate where Title 1 funds will be spent.

Title I --Targeted Assisted (TA)

Must address the 8 components of a Targeted Assisted Program TA 1. Resources used to help children meet state academic achievement standards TA 2. Planning for identified students incorporated into existing school planning TA 3. Methods and strategies based on scientifically based research TA 4. TA program is coordinated with and supports regular educational programs TA 5. Highly qualified teachers TA 6. Professional Development TA 7. Increase Parental Involvement TA 8. 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 TS10.Coordination and integration between federal, state, and local services

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The Goal of C-FB ISD is high achievement for all students.

Supporting Objective 1: Continuously increase student achievement A. Recognized/Exemplary Schools B. Adequately Yearly Progress (AYP) C. Achievement Gap Decreases D. Special Populations (LEP and SPED TAKS Scores) E. TAKS Commended Scores (all students) F. Higher Education Readiness Component (TSI) (EXIT Scores) G. SAT Scores H. PSAT/NMSQT Results (Semifinalists, Achievement, Hispanic, and Commended Numbers) I. Advanced Placement and IB Passing Percentages J. Graduation Data (Completion Rate and Graduation Rate) K. Recommended Plan v. Distinguished Plan Percentages Supporting Objective 2: Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff A. Out of School Suspensions B. DAEP Placements C. Attendance Rate Supporting Objective 3: Continuously increase operational effectiveness A. Increase percentage of operating expenditures expended for instruction B. Kilowatt hour per sq. ft. usage C. Overtime hours D. Highly Qualified Teachers E. Teacher Classroom Attendance Rate F. All Staff Attendance Rate G. Teacher Turnover Rate Supporting Objective 4: Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system A. Parent Survey - Achieving Quality Together B. Stakeholder Survey (to be developed) C. Staff Survey (to be developed)

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Ranchview High School

Campus Goals & Objectives

2010 TAKS, PARTICIPATION, & ATTENDANCE DATA 2011 GOALS

All Students INDICATOR 2010 Data Reading/English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies All Tests 2009 Graduation 2009 Graduation 2010 Goal Participation: Reading/Language Arts Participation: Math Attendance 2008 99 100 94.8 95 78 89 96 75 89 100 100 100 96 2011 Goal 95 80 90 98 90

African American 2010 Data 96 66 81 95 61 87 100 99 100 94.3 100 100 96 2011 Goal 96 80 90 96 90

Hispanic 2010 Data 93 75 86 95 78 76 100 100 100 93.9 100 100 96 96 100 94.3 2011 Goal 94 80 90 96 90 2010 Data 93 83 96 99 77 92

White 2011 Goal 94 90 97 100 90

Special Ed 2010 Data 81 38 68 78 32 88 100 100 100 96 100 100 92.7 100 100 100 96 2011 Goal 94 80 90 90 90

Economically Disadvantaged 2010 Data 95 70 83 94 59 82 100 99 100 94.1 100 100 96 100 100 95.5 2011 Goal 96 80 90 95 90 2010 Data 75 63 67 89 48 72

LEP 2011 Goal 94 80 90 90 90

100 100 100 96

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Ranchview High School Campus Goals

2010 Percentage of Commended Students 2011 Goals
All Students INDICATOR Campus Reading/English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies 29 27 21 57 State 19 22 17 48
Diff. from state

African American 2011 Goal 30 35 26 62 Campus 21 8 8 40 State 13 10 8 34

Diff. from state

Hispanic 2011 Goal 26 20 20 50 Campus 18 17 12 53 State 14 15 10 38

Diff. from state

White 2011 Goal 30 25 20 60 Campus 41 34 24 67 State 27 32 27 61

Diff. from state

2011 Goal 35 40 35 70

+10 +5 +4 +9

+8 -2 0 +6

+4 +2 +2 +15

+14 +2 -3 +6

Special Ed. INDICATOR Campus Reading/English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies 0 3 4 7 State 3 3 3 14
Diff. from state

Economically Disadvantaged 2011 Goal 10 10 10 15 Campus 17 16 9 39 State 13 13 9 35

Diff. from state

LEP Campus 0 19 11 22 State 2 5 2 10

Diff. from state

2011 Goal 20 20 15 40

2011 Goal 15 45 25 30

-3 0 +1 -7

+4 +3 0 +4

-2 +14 +9 +12

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Ranchview High School 2010-11 Campus Focus District Supporting Objective #1: Continuously increase student achievement

Campus Focus # 1
Improve student achievement

Criteria for Success

TAKS scores will meet Recognized levels in all subjects and with all student groups. TAKS Commended and College Ready scores will increase by 5% over past year or 2009 scores whichever is greater Average PSAT scores will increase by 5% and the number of Superintendent Scholars will increase by 25% Increase the number of National Merit Qualifying Students over 2010-2011 by 1. SAT/ACT scores will increase to above the national average and the number of students taking the exams will increase by 10% IB passing rates will increase by 10 % or to a minimum of 50% in each subject area tested and 15% of our DP candidates will qualify for the IB Diploma The number of students passing all classes will show a sustained 10% increase over the year

Performance Measure
A,B,C,D A,B,C,D,F,G I H H E,J D,E,K

Campus Focus #2
Improve the use of formative assessment and progress monitoring of student achievement

Criteria for Success

Each core content teacher will develop a system for tracking student progress toward mastery of TAKS objectives using formative assessment measures.

Performance Measure
A-G, K

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Campus Focus #3
Increase the use of effective instructional strategies that promote student engagement and higher level thinking

Criteria for Success

100% of RHS teachers will participate in professional development including the use of technology, quality questioning, content literacy, increased student engagement. Campus classroom visits will show a 50% increase in the number of classrooms where these strategies are observed

Performance Measure
A-G, J, K

A-G, J, K

Campus Focus #4
Improve the effective use of the Instructional Improvement Process

Criteria for Success

Each core content teacher will participate in the IIP and each department will collect evidence of their work in the process.

Performance Measure
A-G

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Ranchview High School 2010-11 Campus Focus District Supporting Objective #2: Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff
Campus Focus # 5
Identify and reinforce norms for student and teacher behavior.

Criteria for Success

Decrease tardy rate by 10% Decrease in school and out-of-school suspensions by 10% Decrease office referral rate by 10%

Performance Measure
A-C A-C A-C

Campus Focus #6
Improve campus attendance rate.

Criteria for Success

The attendance rate will exceed 96%.

Performance Measure
C

Campus Focus #7
Increase student participation in extracurricular activities

Criteria for Success

Increase the number of students participating in extracurricular activities by 10% over 2009-2010 Increase the number of students participating in school activities by 10% over 2009-2010

Performance Measure
A-E A-E

Campus Focus #8
Increase the graduation/completion rate

Criteria for Success

Increase the graduation rate to above 90% Increase the completion rate to 95%

Performance Measure
A-E,K A-E,K

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Ranchview High School 2010-11 Campus Focus District Supporting Objective #3: Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Campus Focus #9
Increase the effectiveness of our employee selection process

Criteria for Success

100% of our staff will meet the highly qualified designation under AYP. <15% of our courses will be staffed at a <15:1 ratio Staff turnover will not exceed 15%

Performance Measure
F F,G,I H,I

Campus Focus #10

Improve operational efficiency

Criteria for Success

Overtime use will decrease by 10% Reduce energy consumption by 5%

Performance Measure
E D

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Ranchview High School 2010-11 Campus Focus District Supporting Objective #4: Continuously stakeholder confidence and support of our school system
Campus Focus #11
Increase parent and community stakeholder confidence in school activities

Criteria for Success

90% of year-end parent surveys will indicate parents are satisfied or highly satisfied with RHS 5 community-wide RHS-feeder activities will be hosted during the school year

Performance Measure
A A

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TITLE TARGET AREA

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ACTION STRATEGY
Use SMART Goal process to target instruction to address the lowest department and schoolwide performance objectives Identify potential early graduates, potential grade changers, and Exit Level TAKS failures for early intervention Identify 2009-2010 TAKS failures and implement an intervention plan including specific classes and after school tutorials

FORMATIVE MEASURE
Data Charts Grade Level PD Discussions TAKS Data Individual Conferences June and October TAKS Results Student Work Benchmarks Unit Tests Teacher Made Formative Assessments Teacher Made Formative Assessments

ASSESSMENT TIMELINE
Each 6 weeks

RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S)
David Hicks Instructional Facilitators Melanie Magee Dawn Thompson Karen Wilson Melanie Magee Instructional Facilitators Teachers Melanie Magee Erin Frye Amy Ferguson Math and ELA Teachers David Hicks Karen Wilson

COST/ RESOURCES
Campus Budget

124

June-June

Campus Budget

1248

August-June

Campus Budget Title I Budget $500

1248

Implement an Accelerated Tutorial Plan for Ninth Grade SSI Students

August-June

Campus Budget

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Monitor student passing rates and recognize academic successes each nine weeks and twice each semester (Effort Produces Achievement Cookouts) Develop a schoolwide system to prepare students for post graduation Conduct PSAT and SAT/ACT preparation programs

Grade Distribution Reports Honor Rolls

October, January, March, May

Campus Budget

Participation Counts Student Reflections Student Reflections SAT/ACT Scores

August-May October

Dawn Thompson Karen Wilson Melanie Magee Leslie Yager Amy Ferguson Leslie Grisham Jenny Schero

Campus Budget Campus Budget

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TITLE TARGET AREA

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ACTION STRATEGY
Review IB score reports and assessment data to design an instructional plan addressing strengths and weaknesses in each content area Attend IB MYP and DP Training Design and implement an IB instructional plan to include increased emphasis on the MYP areas of interaction, learner profile, assessment, unit planning, and internationalmindedness Improve school home-community communication through weekly news releases, automated phone calls, personal contacts, and teacher webpages Implement schoolwide training to improve teachers use of instructional technology

FORMATIVE MEASURE
IB Score Reports Teacher Designed Assessments Training Resources Instructional Plan

ASSESSMENT TIMELINE
Each Six Weeks October-June

RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S)
Erin Frye IB Leadership Team RHS Teachers Erin Frye RHS Teachers Erin Frye IB Leadership Team David Hicks Cindy McWhorter Department Managers RHS Teachers Thomas Davenport Instructional Facilitators RHS Teachers Melanie Magee Instructional Facilitators David Hicks Derrick Scroggins David Hicks

COST/ RESOURCES
IB Budget

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June-June Each Three Weeks August-June

IB Budget IB Budget

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New Schoolwires Webpages Recorded Phone Calls

Weekly August-June

Coppell Grant $5000

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Training Resources Class Observation Notes

Each Three Weeks September-June

Coppell Grant $215,000

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Plan and teach professional development sessions that improve teaching and learning Hire a Communities in Schools staff member to tutor Title I Targeted Assistance students and to promote college readiness among students Provide transportation for after school tutorial students and for TAKS Exit Level Retesters Closely monitor the master schedule to verify teachers are assigned to teaching fields in which they are highly qualified

Class Observation Notes

Weekly

Campus Budget

12348

Student Participation Records Bus Rider Logs

Monthly September-June October-June

Title I Budget $15,000 Coppell Grant $15,000 Campus Budget

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Master Schedule

June-June

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TITLE TARGET AREA

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ACTION STRATEGY
Participate in District and Regional job fairs in April 2011 Organize PTSA to focus on initiating new traditions and recognition programs, teacher appreciation activities, student-led service projects, and Post Prom Host monthly informal parent meetings for parents and fathers/grandfathers/uncles in particular Implement departmental progress monitoring plans and review student progress each three weeks

FORMATIVE MEASURE
Interview Results PTSA Meeting Minutes

ASSESSMENT TIMELINE
April 2011 Monthly September - June

RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S)
David Hicks David Hicks

COST/ RESOURCES
Campus Budget Campus Budget

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Discussion Topics Parent Feedback

September-June

David Hicks

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Student Progress Charts

Each Three Weeks

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Design and implement a schoolwide data monitoring process

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Host two parent-student conferences to review our Title I Status and Compact, Set Goals, and Review Progress

Student Grades Attendance Data Discipline Data Honor Roll Data Compacts Student Goals Campus Academic, Athletic, Artistic Accomplishments RAP Notes

Each Six Weeks September-June

Department Managers Instructional Facilitators Administrative Team David Hicks Instructional Facilitators David Hicks Department Managers RHS Teachers

Title I Budget Parent Involvement $200 Campus Budget

Campus Budget

August and January

Campus Budget

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Develop and implement a comprehensive RAP program to address norms of behavior, language registers, and social support programs

Each Three Weeks August-June

Karen Wilson Dawn Thompson RHS Teachers

Campus Budget

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TITLE TARGET AREA

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ACTION STRATEGY
Increase student participation and successes in academic and artistic contests: UIL, Reflections, RHS Art Show, VASE, Academic Decathlon

FORMATIVE MEASURE
Awards Earned

ASSESSMENT TIMELINE
September-May

RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S)
Kelly OSullivan Department Managers Academic Coaches Fine Arts and English Teachers Jenny Schero Department Managers David Hicks Skip Barber David Hicks Campus Teacher Leaders RHS Staff Campus Improvement Council David Hicks Selected Parents Campus Improvement Council Dawn Thompson Karen Wilson Melanie Magee Instructional Facilitators Melanie Magee

COST/ RESOURCES
Campus Budget

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Implement a Watt Watchers Energy Conservation Program Decrease the use of overtime pay 1248 Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment for planning purposes

Energy Reports

Monthly September-June Monthly September-June May

Campus Budget

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Monthly Overtime Reports Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Campus Budget Campus Budget

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Write and distribute a parent involvement policy including the right of parents to receive information on the qualifications of their childrens teachers Distribute annually each students TAKS results to his/her parents Implement the Instructional Improvement Process in all Professional Development Periods Monitor student attendance and inform parents and students of limits and make up opportunities

Parent Involvement Policy

October

Campus Budget

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TAKS Score Distribution Unit Plans and IIP Planning Documents Failure due to absences data

June October-April

Campus Budget

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