BISD is rated overall Recognized for Community and Student Engagement*

Stell M.S. is an overall

Exemplary Campus under House Bill 5

Community and Student Engagement

* House Bill 5, Section 46; Texas Education Code Section 39.0545

Fine Arts Program rated

Exemplary

Bands include:Symphonic, Concert, Jazz band, Tenor Bass, Junior Varsity,Choirs include:6th grade, Junior Varsity, Varsity, Varsity Mixed Ballroom dance, Art 2 class16 students placed in Jr. VASE, 12 student placed in the BISD Art competition, 21 students chosen for All-Region Choir, 48 students chosen for Solo/Ensemble Choir

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal

Wellness and Physical Education

Programs rated

Exemplary100% support for Red Ribbon Week95% student participation in FitnessGramStudents participated in the following events Cycobia, Pedal to Padre, Hooked for Life, and 5K Runs: Dolphin 5K, Red Ant 5K, Harmony 5KStudents checked for ScoliosisEmployees offered Flu vaccines, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Screens Food Services students were served a nutritious breakfast and lunch each dayAfterschool snacks were provided to students involved in afterschool educational classes

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal

Community and Parental

Involvement rated

ExemplaryParent activities were regularly held and contacted via School Messenger, emails, eSchool+ Home Access, and flyers for preparation of students for the STAAR assessmentsSTAAR ralliesClassroom 101 used by teachers to maintain communication with parentsData, Title 1, TLI, SBDM, and CBLT meetings held including parentsAcademic/Assessment tutorials and Accelerated instruction opportunities targeting all students regularly heldStellMS participated in: Community Food Drives, Literacy Nights, Author signings, Fall/Spring Early Childhood Symposiums, Coat Drive, Toy Drive, various 5K runs, Fall/Spring Open Houses, Fall “Meet the Teacher” night

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal

21st Century Workforce

Development rated

AcceptableStellMS student participated in College Awareness Night, University Day, High School Magnet Program awarenessPersonal Growth Plans (PGPs) were created and copies sent to parents for all StellMS students Author Readings and book signingsPrincipal for a Day

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal

Dropout Prevention Strategies

rated Exemplary

96.8% attendance rate for all students95% attendance rate for At-Risk studentsRetention rate for student less than 11%At least 80% or more of At-Risk student participated in one or more of these interventions: BAC, BLA, Lincoln Park, RTi, SSI, Dyslexia Program, At-Risk Counselor, CIS Site coordinator, Living with Science, Compass Learning, Think Through Math and iStation

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal

Second Language Acquisition Program

ratedRecognized

StellMS proudly participated in Charro Days parade and BISD Children’s Parade,, showcasing our Band, Cheerleaders, and Dance TeamAll students participated in the StellMS Pow Wow celebration, and Black Heritage Month eventsELAR curriculum and Teen Read week activities provided further awareness for our multi-cultural countryELL students used computer assisted interventions such as, Rosetta Stone, Accelerated Reader, iStation, Think Through Math, Living with Science, Compass LearningELAR teachers utilized SIOP strategies to maximize all students achievementWriting portfolios, interactive notebooks, and exit tickets were required in all core subject classroomsTLI teacher specialist met with parents during weekly parental involvement meetings, Fall/Spring district Bilingual meetings, Fall/Spring Open House to discuss Fluency goals, present strategies that can be used at home to encourage fluency, and strategies to assist with homework

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal

Digital Learning Environment

rated Recognized

StellMS faculty and staff participated in the STARCHARTCampus staff were trained and integrated the following software: Eduphoria, Tango Central, etazo, Tango Electric BeanStalk, Think Through Math, Accelerated Reader, Aware, Review360, Project share and ePortfoliosStudents used, on a weekly basis: Think Through Math, iStation, Compass Learning, Rosetta Stone, etazoUS History, Science and Mathematics classrooms integrated clickers, Socratic (online response system using cellular phones and/or iPads) as well as handheld calculators in Mathematics classFaculty and staff completed online modules through Review360 on topics including CyberBullingCounseling staff provided classroom and parental presentations and training to students and parents/guardiansStudents formed and anti-bullying club, Warriors4Peace to promote anti-bullyingStellMS maintained a website to disseminate information via the internetParents where encouraged to sign-up for eSchoolPlus Home Access to promote communication with teachers and monitor their child’ academic performance and attendance

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal

Gifted and Talented Program

rated Exemplary

StellMS students were showcased in: Brainsville Competition, History Fair, One Act Play, Destination Imagination, Math Meet, Robotics Competitions, and various Chess tournamentsOpportunities existed for all staff to participate in Professional Development opportunities for on-going G/T trainingBISD and StellMS G/T Program was discussed with parents to encourage nomination and parental involvement during the Fall and Spring Open House, parental involvement meetings and academic team meetings

Stell Middle School, Luis G. Segura, Principal