C-FBISD VISION:

All students will meet the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) at the satisfactory or advanced level and graduate college-ready and/or workforce ready without remediation.

BLANTON ELEMENTARY CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2011-2012

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Eva Medina-Walker, Principal

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nancy Cline, President James Goode, Vice President Richard Fleming, Secretary Lynn Chaffin, Assistant Secretary Frank Shor, Board Member Nancy Watten, Board Member Karin Webb, Board Member

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

C-FBISD GOAL The Goal of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is high achievement for all students.
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVES
Supporting Objective 1:
Continuously increase student achievement

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH SCHOOLS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Creekview Early College Newman Smith R. L. Turner Ranchview

Supporting Objective 2:
Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Supporting Objective 3:
MIDDLE SCHOOLS Blalack Bush Field Long Perry Polk

Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Blair Blanton Carrollton Central Country Place Davis Farmers Branch Freeman Furneaux Good Kent Landry Las Colinas La Villita McCoy McKamy McLaughlin McWhorter Rainwater Riverchase Rosemeade Sheffield Intermediate Sheffield Primary Stark Strickland Thompson CENTERS

Supporting Objective 4:
Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Mary Grimes Education Center Salazar Transition School Kelly Pre-K Center Huie Education Center CLC Learning Complex

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

BUSINESS/COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES STAFF REPRESENTATIVES Ruby Finney Kindergarten Evangelina Rios First Grade Claudia Noriega Second Grade Kim Sadler Third Grade Dustin Miller 4th Grade Pam White 5th Grade Carol Wood Content Mastery Robert Rea Physical Education Noelle Miller Librarian Sandra Kent Instr. Facilitator

PARENT REPRESENTATIVES Deborah Gates

ADMINISTRATORS: Eva Medina-Walker, Principal Julie Rodriguez, Assistant Principal

CAMPUS PLAN REVIEW : Chair Signature Chair Signature Date Date Chair Signature Chair Signature Date Date

C-FBISD VISION
All students will meet the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) at the satisfactory or advanced level and graduate college-ready and/or workforce ready without remediation.

GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD are:

MISSION
Together with families and community we commit all district resources to guide the learning of each student to graduate as: A responsible individual A passionate life-long learner A complex thinker An effective communicator

Responsible individuals who:

Model productive citizenship Practice successful personal management Demonstrate character values and ethical behavior Appreciate the value of diversity Function effectively as team members

Competent learners who:

Continually pursue and integrate knowledge Achieve academic standards Apply various forms of technology Seek educational and career options Produce quality products

STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
We believe that: The economic, political and societal success of our country depends upon a quality education for all. Diversity strengthens the community and enriches the fabric of our society. It is the responsibility of the entire community to partner in the educational process. Learning occurs best in a safe, orderly and nurturing environment. Belonging to a family, to a school and to a community is vital, and this sense of belonging advances learning. People learn at different rates, have different capacities and that each persons educational path deserves to be valued equally. Learning empowers people to reach their full potential: physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally Everyone is a teacher, everyone is a learner.

Complex thinkers who:

Solve problems critically Create original ideas and solutions Understand and apply systems thinking

Effective communicators who:

Read with understanding Interpret information Interact through listening and speaking Write clearly

TARGET AREAS

Title I Targeted Assisted (TA)

Must address the 8 components of a Targeted Assisted Program TA 1. TA 2. TA 3. TA 4. TA 5. TA 6. TA 7. TA 8. Resources used to help children meet state academic achievement standards Planning for identified students incorporated into existing school planning Methods and strategies based on scientifically based research TA program is coordinated with and supports regular educational programs Highly qualified teachers Professional Development Increase parental involvement 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 TS 10. Coordination and integration between federal, state, and local services.

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Performance Targets: Employee Job Satisfaction Campus Environment Curriculum and Instruction Student: Attendance Rate Disciplinary Placements SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM Performance Targets: Education Productivity Index (EPI) API SPI Parent Satisfaction Employee Campus Communications

Performance Targets: Academic Performance Index (API) STAAR Satisfactory STAAR Advanced Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations AYP

Performance Targets: Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

Performance Target: Academic Performance Index (API): STAAR Satisfactory; Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations; AYP
ACTION STRATEGY
Utilize instructional specialists and coaches to effectively implement curriculum Provide acceleration for students identified as At Risk Provide Spanish language materials to support classroom instruction during Guided Reading After school acceleration for students performing below level

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Eva Medina-Walker Eva Medina-Walker Eva Medina-Walker Cynthia Burleigh Sandra Kent Classroom teachers

TIMELINE
Throughout the year Throughout the year Throughout the year Throughout the year

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
STAAR/District Unit Assessments STAAR, classroom assessments, Grades each 9 weeks Number of Spanish books and classroom libraries Classroom assessments, grades and mid/end of year assessments

RESOURCES
Title I $61,669.89 Comp Ed $78,786 Title I Funds $25,450.11 Title I $24,000

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS4 TS9 TS1, TS2

TS1, TS9,TS8

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

Performance Target: Academic Performance Index (API): STAAR - Advanced; Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations
ACTION STRATEGY
Increase reading comprehension and vocabulary through the use of non linguisitic power points presentations

PERSON RESPONSIBLE Classroom teachers and Noelle Miller Classroom teachers Eva Medina-Walker, grade level leaders and instructional facilitators

TIMELINE
New powerpoint presentations every 9 weeks

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
STAAR/ District Unit Assessments

RESOURCES Powerpoint presentation QAR chart Title I $10,000 instructional materials

TITLE I COMPONENT TS2 TS2 TS1, TS9

Utilize QAR to improve critical thinking skills Utilize supplemental instructional materials for students in need of acceleration

Throughout the year Throughout the year

STAAR/MAP Reading STAAR/District Unit Assessments

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Job Satisfaction I would recommend this campus to a friend as a good place to work.
ACTION STRATEGY Provide extended PLC time for teachers once every nine weeks to examine data and plan instruction PERSON RESPONSIBLE Eva Medina-Walker TIMELINE Throughout the year EVALUATION/ MEASURE STAAR/ Unit Assessments RESOURCES Title 1 Substitutes $6,000.00 TITLE I COMPONENT TS9,TS4,TS2, TS8

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Campus Environment I would characterize my campus as having a positive attitude.
ACTION STRATEGY Use flip cameras to analyze class discourse for higher order thinking skills Increase the number of Interactive White Boards in the classroom PERSON RESPONSIBLE Classroom teachers and administrators Classroom teacher TIMELINE Once per semester Spring semester EVALUATION/ MEASURE Videos and personal reflections and goals Lesson RESOURCES Flip videos ActiveBoard Title I $2,000 TITLE I COMPONENT TS4 TS1, TS2

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Employee: Curriculum and Instruction Teachers work amicably together on common problems.
ACTION STRATEGY PERSON RESPONSIBLE Eva Medina-Walker Kristina Faraday and Diane Filibeck Classroom teachers Classroom teachers TIMELINE EVALUATION/ MEASURE Teacher reflection/Professional discourse with Coaches Unit Test/District assessments Weekly behavior/homework folder RESOURCES Double up rotation with specials and subs Title I $4,000.00 Goal sheet Goal sheet TITLE I COMPONENT

Provide extended planning time for teachers to model and/or observe specific practices Intermediate students set achievable and measurable goals in Reading and Math Primary students set achievable and measurable goals in Reading, Behavior and Responsibility

Throughout the year

TS5

Throughout the year Throughout the year

TS1, TS9 TS7

THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Student: Attendance Rate

ACTION STRATEGY Motivate students to be punctual and to attend school with perfect attendance pictures on the Blanton bus Promote healthy habits by raising the cardio percentage to 85% passing in Fitnessgram Supporting Objective 2 PERSON RESPONSIBLE Eva Medina-Walker Julie Rodriguez Coach Rea TIMELINE EVALUATION/ MEASURE Attendance rate every 9 weeks Fitnessgram RESOURCES Camera, printer Perfect attendance dog tags Title 1 funds $1,000 Fitness games TITLE I COMPONENT TS1

Every grading period

Throughout the year

TS10

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Student: Disciplinary Placements

ACTION STRATEGY Continue implementation and supervision of RTime program PERSON RESPONSIBLE Deb Stewart, counselor TIMELINE Throughout the year EVALUATION/ MEASURE ISS/OSS disciplinary records RESOURCES RTime rules poster TITLE I COMPONENT TS9

Supporting Objective 3

Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Performance Target: Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

ACTION STRATEGY Examine campus staffing efficiency and make recommendations to central office Use poster machine to create anchor charts in the content areas PERSON RESPONSIBLE Eva Medina-Walker TIMELINE January-March Spring semester EVALUATION/ MEASURE Staffing costs Unit Assessments RESOURCES None Poster maker machine Title I $7,000.00 TITLE I COMPONENT TS3 TS1, TS2

Grade level leaders

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Education Productivity Index (EPI); API; SPI

ACTION STRATEGY Host two parent curriculum nights to promote knowledge and support of the grade level curriculum PERSON RESPONSIBLE Eva Medina-Walker, Julie Rodriguez and grade level leaders TIMELINE EVALUATION/ MEASURE Attendance sign in sheets and evaluation forms RESOURCES materials and manipulatives, snacks and drinks Title I Funds $2,281.00 TITLE I COMPONENT TS6

One per semester

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Parent Satisfaction

ACTION STRATEGY Continue using Technology Wednesday to update teacher websites to provide current information for parents Print and distribute parent newsletter providing practical instructional activities parents can do at home with their children Establish a positive relationship with parents by initiating at least one positive interaction with every parent once a month PERSON RESPONSIBLE School staff TIMELINE Every six weeks EVALUATION/ MEASURE District survey District survey and school generated survey District survey Title I Funds for Recipes for success, copy paper $500 School stationary RESOURCES TITLE I COMPONENT TS6

Eva Medina-Walker

Biweekly

TS6

Classroom teachers

Once a month

TS6

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Employee: Campus Communication School has system of communication thats open, regular and honest
ACTION STRATEGY Hold crucial conversation staff meeting once a month to discuss topics chosen by staff PERSON RESPONSIBLE Eva Medina-Walker and Julie Rodriguez TIMELINE Throughout the year EVALUATION/ MEASURE Employee Opinion Survey RESOURCES Chart for Agenda TITLE I COMPONENT TS5

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

ERG Performance Index Education Productivity Index (EPI) Academic Performance Index (API) Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

2010 Rank 5 3 26

2011 Target 4 2 20

2011 Rank

2012 Target 3 1 18

2012 Rank

Employee Opinion Survey

2011 Result 96 94 96 97

2012 Target 97 95 97 98

2012 Result

recommend this campus to a friend as a good place to work. Employee Campus Environment I would characterize my campus as having a positive atmosphere. on common problems.
Employee Curriculum and Instruction Support Teachers work amicably together Employee Campus Communication

Employee Job Satisfaction I would

RESULTS - 2012 PROGRESS TOWARD TARGETS # of Targets Met # of Targets Not Met Percent at Target

School has system of communication thats open, regular and honest.

AEIS Campus Rating Student Attendance Rate Students with Disciplinary Placements Achieving Quality Together (Parent Survey) Very Satisfied or Satisfied with District

2011 Result Exemplary 97% 2 2011 Result 95

2012 Target Exemplary 98% 1 2012 Target 97

2012 Result

C-FBISD

ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) Met AYP 2008 2009 2010 2011 Met AYP Met AYP Met AYP Met AYP Meet AYP

2012 Result

Target 2012 Results 2012

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THE GOAL OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD IS HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 1 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 2 CONTINUOUSY IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 3 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE 4 CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

READING/ELA MATHEMATICS
2012 % ADV Target 52 30 38 33 30 64 30 34 Result

READING/ELA

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

MATHEMATICS

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Target 43 35 38 36 35 84 15 40 Result

100 88 96 90 86 100 85 91

100 90 97 92 88 100 87 93

50 28 36 31 24 62 22 32

94 93 96 93 89 100 89 94

95 95 97 95 92 100 91 95

41 31 36 34 27 82.8 11 34

WRITING
WRITING 2011
% PASS

SCIENCE
2012 % ADV Target 38 20 25 22 20 73 22 22 Result

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

SCIENCE

2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Target 75 40 65 43 20 45 40 47 Result

91 91 100 91 77 100 100 92

93 93 100 93 80 100 100 94

36 16 22 19 0 70 19 20

91 96 100 94 86 80 94

92 97 100 95 88 85 85 95

73 35 63 41 0 30 45

SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES 2011
% PASS

2012
% SATIS Target Result

2011
% COM Target

Student Group
Afr. American Hispanic White Econ. Dis. LEP G/T Special Ed All Students

2012 % ADV Result

RESULTS - 2012 PROGRESS TOWARD TARGETS # of Targets Met # of Targets Not Met Percent at Target SATISFACTORY ADVANCED

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