Campus Improvement Plan 2021-2022
Academy Of Choice
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
Spring Branch Independent School District
Spring Branch Academy Of Choice
2021-2022 Campus Improvement Plan
Mission Statement
In SBISD, our promise to our entire community is to inspire minds and shape lives by improving academic performance of all students, graduating all high school students, and preparing all students with the qualifications and skills necessary to enter college or post-secondary training and exit successfully
Vision
Academy of Choice will be a premier learning community of proud stakeholders who cultivate academic excellence, share responsibility and challenge each other to continually grow.
Core Values
Every Child
We put students at the heart of everything we do.
Collective Greatness
We, as a community, leverage our individual strengths to reach challenging goals.
Collaborative Spirit
We believe in each other and find joy in our work.
Limitless Curiosity
We never stop learning and growing.
Moral Compass
We are guided by strong character, ethics and integrity.
Core Characteristics of a T-2-4 Ready Graduate
Academically Prepared: Every Child finds joy in learning, has a learner's mindset and is motivated and equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to succeed in life.
Ethical & Service-Minded: Every Child acts with integrity, is personally responsible for their actions and is a civically-engaged community member.
Empathetic & Self-Aware: Every Child appreciates differences, forms secure relationships and cares for their own and others’ emotional, mental and physical health.
Persistent & Adaptable: Every Child is fueled by their own passions, interests and goals and perseveres with confidence and courage.
Resourceful Problem-Solver: Every Child thinks critically and creatively and applies knowledge to find and solve problems.
Communicator & Collaborator: Every Child skillfully conveys thoughts, ideas, knowledge and information and is a receptive and responsive listener.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Demographics Summary
At the end of the 2018-19 school year, Academy of Choice had an enrollment of 142 students and was open to serve students from across the district. This number excludes students who graduated throughout the school year. Of the 142 students, 86 were high school students and 56 were middle school students. Students are selected through an application process that was changed towards the end of the 2018-19 school year.
At the middle school level, 13% of students are classified as English language learners, 79% received free/reduced lunch, and currently no students are served under Special Education. Demographically, 32 of our middle school students are female and 24 are male, with the following percentages by ethnicity: 68% Hispanic; 18% white, .07% African American, .02% Asian and .05% representing multiple ethnicities.
At the high school level, 16% of students are classified as English language learners, 60% received free/reduced lunch, and .05% are served under Special Education. Demographically, 54 of our high school students are female and 32 are male, with the following percentages by ethnicity: 67% Hispanic, 22% white, .03% African American,
.03% Asian and .03% representing multiple ethnicities.
At the end of the 2019-2020 school year, demographically there had been little to no change, but due to a shift in instructional program, our student body was splintering between students who wished to remain at AOC and those who chose to go back to their zoned campus.
We began the 2020-2021 school year with 25 returning middle school students in grades 7 and 8 (from SOMS, SWMS, LMS and SFMS), 40 returning high school students and 26 new 9th and 10th grade students who chose AOC for the change in instructional programming.
Demographics Strengths
The demographic strength of AOC is that it offers a smaller, alternative learning environment for students from across the district.
Problem Statements Identifying Demographic Needs
Problem Statement 1: Though we have undergone this change of instructional focus and are currently offering a smaller, more personalized learning environment for students hoping to get back on track to graduation with their cohort, only 26 students have taken advantage of this opportunity thus far. Root Cause: Our initial recruiting was partially derailed by COVID-19 in the spring, and not all of our potential customers may be aware of the AOC option. Additionally, it will probably take time to build word of mouth credit with students that we can and will fulfill our promise to help them get back on track
Goal 1: Student Achievement
Student Achievement
- Performance Objective 1: Achievement
- Performance Objective 2: Student Growth
- Performance Objective 3: Gap-Closing
Performance Objective 1: Achievement
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Academy Of Choice student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: ACHIEVEMENT: During each nine-week semester in the 2021-2022 school year, 90% of all credits attempted will be earned.
DATA:
In the 2020-2021 school year, students earning all credits in each semester was as follows:
- Semester 1 (August-October) - 93.7%
- Semester 2 (October-December) - 95.7%
- Semester 3 (January-March) - 90.2%
- Semester 4 (March-May) - 84.1%
- Summer (June) - 79.1%
Evaluation Data Sources: Student transcripts
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: We will continue to support a PLC culture on our campus, including the following A.) Expectation of 3-5 essentials for each course (Solution Tree Essential Standards Chart) B.) Expectation of common formative assessments for each course C.) Expectation of data transparency, analysis, and data-informed action (intervention/extension) D.) Half-day subs provided to allow additional time for planning E.) Continued support and professional development via Solution Tree in the form of a mid-year visit from Solution Tree associate and varied book/article studies within collaborative team meetings Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased teacher efficacy; a guaranteed and viable curriculum regardless of teacher; greater emphasis on systematic data analysis Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, MCL, Instructional Specialist |
| Strategy 2: We will begin a more systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process on campus to ensure that every child is being effectively served. A.) Prior to the start of the year, staff will be trained on the RTI inverted pyramid. B.) Regularly scheduled, collaborative meetings to discuss RTI progress/movement C.) Data-tracking related to RTI will be implemented Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student growth and achievement, greater teacher efficacy Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers |
| Strategy 3: Addition of "Student Success" period -- mandatory tutorials or reading Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: improved focus on assignments; higher achievement; improved reading fluency Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, Principal, Assistant Principal |
| Strategy 4: Addition of a Student Progress Tracker (and student planners) in which students meet regularly with their advisory teacher to reflect on executive functioning skills and participate in goal-setting Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased student awareness of executive functioning skills; student-driven goal-setting; quarterly evaluation of progress and process Staff Responsible for Monitoring: advisory teachers Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $1,500 |
| Strategy 5: Continuation (and refocusing) of AOC "night school" from 3:30 to 6:00 on Tuesday and Thursdays (with teachers available for tutorials and possibly the addition of bus transportation) Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased student performance Staff Responsible for Monitoring: administration teachers Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $1,500 |
Performance Objective 2: Student Growth
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Academy Of Choice student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: STUDENT GROWTH: By June 2022, 50% of students at Academy Of Choice will show growth from the entry Measures of Academic Progress to the exit MAP for both reading and mathematics.
2020-2021: Reading - 17% met CGI; Math - 63% met CGI
Evaluation Data Sources: Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) reports
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: We will continue to support a PLC culture on our campus, including the following A.) Expectation of 3-5 essentials for each course (Solution Tree Essential Standards Chart) B.) Expectation of common formative assessments for each course C.) Expectation of data transparency, analysis, and data-informed action (intervention/extension) D.) Half-day subs provided to allow additional time for planning E.) Continued support and professional development via Solution Tree in the form of a mid-year visit from Solution Tree associate and varied book/article studies within collaborative team meetings Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased teacher efficacy; a guaranteed and viable curriculum regardless of teacher; greater emphasis on systematic data analysis Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, MCL, Instructional Specialist Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $15,410 |
| Strategy 2: We will continue our systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process on campus to ensure that every child is being effectively served. A.) Prior to the start of the year, staff will be trained on the RTI inverted pyramid. B.) Regularly scheduled, collaborative meetings to discuss RTI progress/movement C.) Data-tracking related to RTI will be implemented Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student growth and achievement, greater teacher efficacy Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $5,000 |
| Strategy 3: Continuation of "Student Success" period -- mandatory tutorials or reading Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: improved focus on assignments; higher achievement; improved reading fluency Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, Principal, Assistant Principal |
| Strategy 4: Professional development will be provided to focus on ELL strategies and ELPS Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased teacher efficacy with target population Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional Specialist, Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $5,000 |
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Strategy 5: Tier 3 interventions by MCL and Instructional Specialist |
Performance Objective 3: Gap-Closing
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Academy Of Choice student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 3: GAP-CLOSING: By June 2022, Academy Of Choice will narrow gaps between English Learners and Non-English Learners on STAAR EOC tested subjects or improve performance above the target by at least five points.
2020-21: EL students in all subjects tested scored at the following levels: 31% approaches, 11% meets, 0% masters. Non-EL students in all subjects tested scored at the following levels: 58% approaches, 37% meets, 8% masters.
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
Evaluation Data Sources: Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) reports
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: We will continue to support a PLC culture on our campus, including the following A.) Expectation of 3-5 essentials for each course (Solution Tree Essential Standards Chart) B.) Expectation of common formative assessments for each course C.) Expectation of data transparency, analysis, and data-informed action (intervention/extension) D.) Half-day subs provided to allow additional time for planning E.) Implementation of AOC PLC Dashboard (including regular feedback on assessments & next steps) Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased teacher efficacy; a guaranteed and viable curriculum regardless of teacher; greater emphasis on systematic data analysis Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, MCL, Instructional Specialist Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $10,000 |
| Strategy 2: We will begin a more systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process on campus to ensure that every child is being effectively served. A.) Prior to the start of the year, staff will be trained on the RTI inverted pyramid. B.) Regularly scheduled, collaborative meetings to discuss RTI progress/movement C.) Data-tracking related to RTI will be implemented Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student growth and achievement, greater teacher efficacy Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $5,000 |
| Strategy 3: Student Success period -- mandatory tutorials or reading Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: improved focus on assignments; higher achievement; improved reading fluency Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, Principal, Assistant Principal |
| Strategy 4: Professional development will be provided to focus on ELL strategies and ELPS Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased teacher efficacy with target population Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Instructional Specialist, Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers |
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Strategy 5: Tier 3 interventions by MCL and Instructional Specialist Strategy 6: Continuation (and refocusing) of AOC "night school" from 3:30 to 6:00 on Tuesday and Thursdays (with teachers available for tutorials and possibly the addition of bus transportation) |
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
- Performance Objective 1 - School Connectedness
- Performance Objective 2 - Guidance and Counseling
- Performance Objective 3 - Eighth Grade Planning
- Performance Objective 4 - Post-Secondary Planning
Performance Objective 1 - School Connectedness
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Academy Of Choice student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 1: SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS: By June 2022, 70% of Academy Of Choice students will feel connected as both individuals and learners.
2020-21: 59% School Belonging / 67% Climate
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: 51% School Belonging
2017-18: 49% School Belonging
Evaluation Data Sources: Panorama Student Survey
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: A "student advisory board" will be created with representation from each grade level. This board will meet with administration monthly to discuss current student concerns and input related to school connectedness. The board will also help design and implement a series of school-wide events organized to increase school belonging. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased and meaningful feedback that will help improve student connectedness Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $10,000 |
| Strategy 2: Find ways to incorporate new mission/vision statements into culture, including signage, decor, direct instruction (grit, mindfulness, etc.) Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased sense of belonging among students and staff Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Whole Staff ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $5,000 |
| Strategy 3: Student Progress planners will be added to the expectations for advisory to be collaboratively completed by the mentor and mentee. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased sense of connectedness Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, Counselors, Principal, Administration Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $1,500 |
| Strategy 4: Start a "Campus Day of Service" twice a year (fall, spring) in which students choose an activity to participate in to better our community. (Students should be involved in the preparation and options.) Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased sense of connectedness Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Whole Staff Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $1,500 |
| Strategy 5: School-wide read -- In the fall semester, a group of staff members will read and discuss three books related to social justice (selected by librarian) and choose one for a school-wide read and associated events (discussion groups, possible author visit, etc.) in the spring semester. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student connectedness Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Librarian, Director, Assistant Director, Teachers TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $5,000 |
| Strategy 6: Creation of morning meeting (0 period) from 8:00 to 8:15 in which students meet with their advisory class and focus on motivation, organization and mindfulness Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased motivation, organization and mindfulness Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Teachers |
Performance Objective 2 - Guidance and Counseling
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Academy Of Choice student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 2: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING: Each grade level classroom will implement and support character education and social- emotional learning curriculum.
Evaluation Data Sources: Training materials and attendance rosters
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: Students will build soft skills to enhance their secondary and post-secondary opportunities (i.e. executive functioning, organization, grit, etc.) within advisory classes. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will obtain higher scores on the Panorama SEL Skills Survey. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Teachers |
| Strategy 2: Students will develop the skills to make effective goals and decisions around career planning, including Campus Career Day, Adulting 101, etc.) Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All 7th grade students will complete a Career Cluster Finder assessment to determine to their proposed career. All 9th grade students will complete the Naviance interest explorer. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrator, Counselor |
| Strategy 3: Through the implementation of Character Strong at the middle school grades, students will become more socially aware of how their actions and decisions impact others. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Decrease in discipline incidents. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Teachers |
Performance Objective 3 - Eighth Grade Planning
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Academy Of Choice student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 3: EIGHTH GRADE PLANNING: 100% of 8th graders at Academy Of Choice will complete a 4-year plan aligned to their endorsement to ensure graduation requirements are met.
Evaluation Data Sources: 4-Year Plan Endorsement Selection Form
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: 8th grade students participate in Guthrie campus visits to learn more about CTE Programs of Study. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will determine if they want to pursue a career and technical opportunity. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
| Strategy 2: Students will participate in a Bridge Year event to explore high growth and high demand jobs. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will learn about these career opportunities for paths to gainful employment. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
| Strategy 3: Students will complete a course selection process aligned to their career and endorsement path for their 9th grade year. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All students will have a full schedule of courses selected for 9th grade. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselor |
| Strategy 4: Students will complete a 4-Year Plan prior to entering 9th grade. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All 8th grade students will: - choose a career path aligned to an endorsement, and - plan their courses across all 4 years of high school. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
Performance Objective 4 - Post-Secondary Planning
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Academy Of Choice student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 4: POST-SECONDARY PLANNING: 100% of 9th graders will have an informed four-year plan and 100% of 11th graders will have a preliminary post-secondary plan.
Evaluation Data Sources: Naviance Reports, Skyward Reports
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: Advisory lessons related to post-secondary options and planning Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased awareness of post-secondary options Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors |
| Strategy 2: Financial aid seminars on campus for parents/students Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: greater awareness of post-secondary financing options Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 26 - AEP Services - $500 |
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
Performance Objective 1 - Campus Safety Committee
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Academy Of Choice will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stakeholders to look at matters related to campus safety.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus Safety Committee roster
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stake holders to look at matters related to campus safety. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Each Campus principal will recruit a safety team and provide a roster. Each campus team will meet three times per year so that all campuses will be able to refine safety practices. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators |
| Strategy 2: HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Participate in the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) campus safety audit. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus will develop action plans to address any deficiencies as a result of safety audits. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Safety Committee |
Performance Objective 2 - Emergency Operations
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Academy Of Choice will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: Develop Campus Emergency Operations Procedures that comply with SB 11, and include Standard Operating Procedures.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus emergency operation procedures documents
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Campus EOP will align to the best practices from the Texas School Safe Center and the Standard Operating Procedures, such as the "I Love You Guys" Foundation. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus EOP turned in and filed by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators |
| Strategy 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Update campus EOPs annually and train staff at the start of each school year. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus procedures maintained in campus EOP. Staff training documents maintained. EOP submitted by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Safety Committees |
Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Performance Objective 1 - Financial Management
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. Academy Of Choice will ensure efficient and effective fiscal management of resources and operations to maximize learning for all students.
Performance Objective 1: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Maintain high quality financial management practices so that financial resources provide the maximum possible support for T-2-4.
Evaluation Data Sources: Year-To-Date (YTD) Budget Reports (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: Conduct frequent budget meetings with Administrative Assistant to review and manage money. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Error free records. Documentation of purchases and orders. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Administrative Assistant |
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