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.

Riverchase Elementary CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2011-2012

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Rhonda L. Shepard 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 Sony Electronics School Improvement Team PARENT REPRESENTATIVES Cindy Pick ADMINISTRATORS Rhonda Shepard, Principal STAFF REPRESENTATIVES Dana Carroll, Counselor Tara Lane, ESL/LA/Math IF Ronni Eason, CM/Resource Patricia Bohannan, Kindergarten Vanessa Leos, 1st Grade Lauren Harris, 2nd Grade Nancy Fluegel, 3rd Grade Brittany Manuel, 4th Grade Sara Martin, 5th Grade Gretchen Biery, Librarian

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
Implement Instructional Rounds Implement Talk Moves by Semester Expand Focus on Learning Targets Use data to drive tier tutoring sessions (focused) Utilize instructional specialists and coaches to effectively implement curriculum Provide acceleration for students identified At Risk Meet to discuss student transition with BBMS 6th grade team Incorporate portions of the fitnessgram/CATCH into daily activities as fitness level has shown to correlate to academic achievement.

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard; Dana Carroll; Tara Lane Rhonda Shepard Phyllis Jackson

TIMELINE
August 2011 May 2012 September 2011 May 2012 September 2011 May 2012 October 2011 April 2012 September 2011 May 2012 September 2011 May 2012 January 2012 and May 2012 Ongoing

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
STAAR: MAP; Survey Data STAAR; MAP; Staff Survey; Student Survey End of Unit Tests; STAAR; MAP End of Unit Math Tests; STAAR; MAP; Tier Data; Edugence STAAR; District Unit Assessments STAAR; Classroom Assessments, Nine Weeks Grades Change in instructional practices; MAP data, STAAR, Grades Fitnessgram Data

RESOURCES
Staff Time Math Talk Book COL; District Approved Resources $6,000.00 Title $32,984.34 Comp Ed $53,738.19 Staff Time None

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 2,4,8 TS 2,4,8,9 TS 1,2,4,8 TS 1, 4,8,9,10 TS 3,10 TS 1,3,10 TS 1,2,4,7 TS 1, 2, 10

Supporting Objective 1

Continuously increase student achievement

Performance Target: Academic Performance Index (API): STAAR - Advanced; Recognized/Exemplary Distinction Designations
ACTION STRATEGY
Implement Enrichment After School Groups Implement Focused Enrichment During Tier Time ~ In-School

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard

TIMELINE
January 2012 April 2012 October 2011 May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Advanced Scores on STAAR Advanced Scores on STAAR

RESOURCES
None Approved District Materials

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,2,4,8,9,10 TS 1,2,4,8,9,10

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
Implement Eagle Award monthly to allow teachers to recognize and honor each other Implement the Stick Your Neck Out award monthly to recognize teachers who go the extra mile Implement the Big Dipper award yearly during In-Service Implement Morning Meetings and RTime to continue to create a positive, safe, loving school environment

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard; Dana Carroll Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard

TIMELINE
October 2011 May 2012 August 2011 May 2012 August 2011 August 2011 - May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Eagle Award notes Interactions with other staff members Drops written Daily Activities Planned

RESOURCES

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,5 TS 1,5 TS 1,5 TS 1,2,4,8,9,10

Giraffe and gift bag Drops, Dipper and plaque Morning Meetings and RTime Books

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
Implement Sneak Peek at the Week Communication Implement monthly awards and daily drops

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard

TIMELINE
Weekly ~ August 2011 May 2012 Monthly ~ August 2011 May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Teacher Survey Data Teacher Survey Data

RESOURCES
Email Paper, General Funds

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,5 TS 1,5

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
Implement Weekly PLCs run by Specialists and Teachers Implement Monthly Vertical Team Meetings Continue Training on PLCs: Book Study, Attend PLC Summit, Visit McWhorter Elementary

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard; Campus Coaches Rhonda Shepard

TIMELINE
September 2011 May 2012 Monthly ~ September 2011 May 2012 October 2011-May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Teacher Survey Data Teacher Survey Data Meeting Agenda STAAR, PLC Meetings, Teacher Feedback

RESOURCES
COL; Specialists; Training for PLCs and Basic Supplies Paper, Coaches, Data $2,500.00 Title Funds; $4,500.00 General Funds

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,2,3,4,5,8 TS 2,4,5,8 TS 1,2,4,10

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
Contact Parents Bi-Monthly by Letter Concerning Tardies and Absences Contact Parents Daily via Parent Connect for Children Who Are Tardy Implement detention program for consistent tardies

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard; Karmen Casey Rhonda Shepard; Karmen Casey Rhonda Shepard; Staff

TIMELINE
Bi-Monthly September 2011 May 2012 Daily September 2011 May 2012 October 2011 ~ May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
20% Reduction in Student Absences 20% Reduction in Student Tardies Number of tardies

RESOURCES
Paper Parent Connect Paper

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,6,9,10 TS 1,6,9,10 TS 2,9

Supporting Objective 2

Continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff

Performance Target: Student: Disciplinary Placements

ACTION STRATEGY
Reduce Out of School Suspensions through Morning Meetings and RTime Reduce In School Suspensions through Morning Meetings and RTime Reduce AEP Placements through Morning Meetings and RTime

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard; Dana Carroll

TIMELINE
August 2011 May 2012 August 2011 May 2012 August 2011 May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
50% reduction in # of OSS 50% reduction in # of ISS 50% reduction in AEP Placements

RESOURCES
Morning Meetings; RTime Morning Meetings; RTime Morning Meetings; RTime

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,2,4,8,9,10 TS 1,2,4,8,9,10 TS 1,2,4,8,9,10

Supporting Objective 3

Continuously increase operational effectiveness

Performance Target: Staff Productivity Index (SPI)

ACTION STRATEGY
Examine campus staffing efficiency and make recommendation(s) to central office Track HQ issues with the HR Department

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard

TIMELINE
January 2012 Mar 2012 On-Going

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Staffing Costs Certification and HQ Tracking Documentation

RESOURCES
No Cost No Cost

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 2 TS 1,2,3,5,10

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
Implement Enrichment After School Groups Focused Enrichment During Tier Time

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard; Dana Carroll Rhonda Shepard; Dana Carroll; Tara Lane

TIMELINE
January 2012 April 2012 October 2011 May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Advanced Scores on STAAR Advanced Scores on STAAR

RESOURCES
$1,200 Title Funds Approved District Materials

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,2,3,8,9 TS 1,2,4,8,9,10

Supporting Objective 4

Continuously increase stakeholder confidence and support of our school system

Performance Target: Parent Satisfaction

ACTION STRATEGY
Distribute Monthly Newsletters in Tuesday folders Place Bi-Monthly Phone Call via Connect Ed for the Weekly Connection from School to Home. Update grades to Parent Self Serve within a week of grading Provide Parent Ed on Bullying, STAAR, Homework

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PTA Rhonda Shepard; Dana Carroll; Tara Lane Riverchase Staff; Rhonda Shepard; Tara Lane Rhonda Shepard, Dana Carroll

TIMELINE
Monthly ~ August 2011 May 2012 Bi-Monthly September 2011 May 2012 August 2011 May 2012 Yearly 2011/2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Parent Survey Data Parent Survey Data Timely posting of student grades Parent Survey Data

RESOURCES
Paper Connect Ed TEAMS Title I $506.86

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 6 TS 6 TS 6 TS 1, 2, 6, 10

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
Continue implementing Weekly Principal Bulletins called Sneak Peek at the Week Continue implementing Fall and Spring Staff Reflection/ Feedback Sheets ~ Open Ended Solicit Grade Level Feedback during Team Planning Meetings

PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard Rhonda Shepard

TIMELINE
August 2011 May 2012 Twice Yearly ~ Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Monthly October 2011 May 2012

EVALUATION/ MEASURE
Teacher Survey Data Informal Survey Data and District Staff Survey Data Teacher Survey Data

RESOURCES
Email Principal created survey None Needed

TITLE I COMPONENT
TS 1,5 TS 1,5 TS 1,2,8,9,10

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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 27 27 26

2011 Target 22 22 21

2011 Rank

2012 Target 17 17 16

2012 Rank

Employee Opinion Survey

2011 Result 76 70 95 79

2012 Target 85 85 100 90

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 Recognized 97 51 2011 Result 87

2012 Target Exemplary 99 25 2012 Target 90

2012 Result

C-FBISD

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

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 50 30 56 37 20 100 50 46 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 40 22 33 36 20 100 48 34 Result

94 92 100 94 92 100 96 95

98 96 100 98 96 100 98 98

48 25 52 33 16 88 46 42

96 98 96 96 96 100 100 97

98 100 98 98 98 100 100 99

38 20 31 34 15 88 46 32

WRITING
WRITING 2011
% PASS

SCIENCE
2012 % ADV Target 25 20 30 20 20 100 25 25 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 40 35 87 43 20 100 47 54 Result

100 90 100 97 89 100 90 96

100 94 100 99 91 100 92 98

21 0 25 11 0 83 20 18

76 80 100 78 67 75 85

85 85 100 85 85 85 87

35 30 82 38 11 100 42 49

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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