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Young Women’s College Preparatory AcademyDelesa O’Dell-Thomas, Principal 2011-2014Continuous School Improvement Planning GoalsHouston Independent School DistrictAction PlanPresented and approved by faculty on (September 14, 2011).Presented to parents and community on (September 14, 2011).SignaturesPTO/PTA Parent RepresentativeDateTeacher RepresentativeDatePrincipalDateSchool Improvement OfficerDateChief School OfficerDateThe signatures of the School Improvement Officer and the Chief School Officer indicate that this document has been reviewed by them and they certify that this document meets all district requirements for a School Improvement Plan.Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy Action Plan2011-2014Goal 1: On the 2011-2012 STAAR Math assessment , 85% of 6th grade students, in all student groups will achieve 70% mastery level of items correct, with 85% of students achieving at Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance or Level III Academic Performance by 2013-2014. Strategy/ActionPerson ResponsibleFormative/Summative MeasurementResources NeededTimeline1. Incoming 6th grade students will be take a diagnostic math test to determine advanced placement for a math class that will cover 6th and 7th grade math Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills/Student Expectations in order to prepare them to take Pre-Algebra when they are actually in grade 7; in grade 8th they will take Geometry in preparation for Algebra II as a 9th grader.Math teachers; Teacher Development Specialist (TDS); Dean and PrincipalBeginning of Year (BOY) assessment; mid year assessment; LTF scores; teacher made assessmentsSpring Board Curriculum; Laying the Foundation; Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills/Student ExpectationsAugust- September 2011;2012; 2013 through May/June 2012; 2013, 20142. Implement SpringBoard Math Curriculum, that includes active learning strategies to meet the needs of all students. Math teacher, TDS, Dean, PrincipalDiagnostic/End of Year Spring Board TestSpringBoard curriculum and workbooksSeptember 2011;2012; 2013 through May/June 2012; 2013; 20143.Teachers will attend Margaret Kilgo Training in order to better understand the dynamics of the STAAR Test and to implement strategies of preparing students to master student expectations as a means of achieving at Level II Satisfactory Performance or Level III Advanced Academic Performance. Math teacher, Dean, PrincipalTeacher made assessments; mid-year assessments, STAAR resultsKILGO resources (Vocabulary posters; Verbs poster); Texas Essential Knowledge of Skills/Student Expectations; sample STAAR test items.September 2011-2014 through May/June 2012-2014Young Women’s College Preparatory AcademyAction Plan2011-2014Goal 2: On the 2011-2012 STAAR English Language Arts assessment, 90% of 6th grade students, in all student groups will achieve 70% mastery level of items correct, with 90% of students achieving at Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance or Level III Academic Performance by 2013-2014.Strategy/ActionPerson ResponsibleFormative/Summative MeasurementResources NeededTimeline1. Teachers and students will review mastery level of readiness and supporting student expectations and track progress of mastery of each SE using a SE Mastery Log. Students not meeting at least 70% on SE’s tested will receive SE specific interventions during Tier I and Tier II interventions, before/after school.ELA teachers, Dean and PrincipalTeacher made tests, Beginning of the Year Assessment, District mid year assessments; STAAR ELA results Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills/Student Expectations; sample STAAR test items September 2011; 2012, 2013 through May 2012; 2013; 20142. Implement SpringBoard ELA Curriculum, that includes active learning strategies to meet the needs of all students. ELA teacher, TDS, Dean, PrincipalDiagnostic/End of Year Spring Board TestSpringBoard curriculum and workbooksSeptember 2011;2012; 2013 through May/June 2012, 2013, 20143.Teachers will attend Margaret Kilgo Training in order to better understand the dynamics of the STAAR Test and to implement strategies of preparing students to master student expectations as a means of achieving at Level II Satisfactory Performance or Level III Advanced Academic Performance. Math teacher, Dean, PrincipalTeacher made assessments; mid-year assessments, STAAR resultsKILGO resources (Vocabulary posters; Verbs poster); Texas Essential Knowledge of Skills/Student Expectations; sample STAAR test items.September 2011-2014 through May/June 2012-2014Young Women’s College Preparatory AcademyAction Plan2011-2014Goal 3:On the 2011-2012 STAAR Science assessment, 90% of 6th grade students, in all student groups will achieve 70% mastery level of items correct, with 90% of students achieving at Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance or Level III Academic Performance by 2013-2014.Strategy/ActionPerson ResponsibleFormative/Summative MeasurementResources NeededTimeline1. Teachers will attend Margaret Kilgo Training in order to better understand the dynamics of the STAAR Science Test and to implement strategies of preparing students to master student expectations as a means of achieving at Level II Satisfactory Performance or Level III Advanced Academic Performance. Science teacher, Dean, PrincipalTeacher made assessments; mid-year assessments, STAAR resultsKILGO resources (Vocabulary posters; Verbs poster); Texas Essential Knowledge of Skills/Student Expectations; sample STAAR test items.September 2011-2014 through May/June 2012-20142. Although current 6th graders will not take the STAAR science test until their 8th grade year in spring of 2014, teachers and students will review mastery level of readiness and supporting student expectations, and track progress of mastery of each SE using SE Mastery Logs. Students not meeting at least 70% on SE’s tested will receive SE specific interventions during Tier I and Tier interventions; before/after school.ELA teacher, Dean and PrincipalTeacher made tests, Beginning of the Year Assessment, District mid year assessments; STAAR Science results Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills/Student Expectations; sample STAAR test items; September 2011; 2012, 2013 through May 2012; 2013; 20143.Teachers will attend National Science Teachers Association conference each year (2011-New Orleans; 2012 Indianapolis; 2013-TBD) for professional development related to new instructional ideas regarding rigorous science instruction; teachers will also attend STEM and AP conferences.Science teacher(s), Dean, PrincipalStudent report cards; STAAR science test resultsTravel funds for professional developmentFall of each year 2011;2012; 2013 ................
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