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JAMES BOWIE ELCampus Improvement Plan

2017/2018Board of Trustees: Russell Meadows, President

Denise McDaniel, Vice PresidentBrad Adams, Secretary

Randy BoxBryan Wilkerson

Dwight ByrdKeith Minter

Justin TyndellPO Box 9/ HWY 98 & 67

(903) [email protected] Reviewed: Date Approved:

of 21 3/2/2018DMAC Solutions ®

JAMES BOWIE EL

Mission

Simms ISD is committed to creating and maintaining a nurturing atmosphere where students canus current technology, learning to become highly

productive members of society.

VisionEducate-Empower-Equip

Nondiscrimination NoticeJAMES BOWIE EL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, includingvocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the

rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.


JAMES BOWIE EL Site Base

Name Position

Allen, Jeff Business Partner

Brown, Jana Business Manager

Bruner, Justin Elementary Parent

Ceynowa, Tori Counselor

Green, Brandy Elementary Teacher

Johnson, Andrew Coordinator of Federal Programs

Meadows, Tammy Elementary Teacher

Tyndell, Justin Campus Administrator


Resources

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No Child Left Behind Performance Goals(These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2017/2018 school year.)

Goal 1. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better inreading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.

Goal 4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.

Goal 5. All students will graduate from high school.


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 1. Maintain student attendance at the exemplary performance level of 97% and above.

Objective 1. Letters will be sent home regarding attendance - Refer to school policy in the handbook.

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation

1. Parents will be notified by mail whenstudents are in jeopardy ofattendance violations according tothe State of Texas attendanceregarding truancy and the 90% rulelocated in the Simms ISD handbook. (Title ISW: 2,8) (Target Group: PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th)

Principal, Secretary , Students As needed Formative - Number ofabsences,Percent of studentsreceiving letters, TxEISattendance Reports


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 1. Maintain student attendance at the exemplary performance level of 97% and above.

Objective 2. Attendance will be motivated by positive reinforcement incentives.


1. At the end of the year, each studentwith perfect attendance will receivea plaque. Students with perfect attendance forthe year will go on a field trip. Each semester students with perfectattendance will attend a party. (Title I SW:6,10) (Target Group: PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th)

Parents, Principal, Students,Teacher(s)

Jan. '18/May '18 Formative - Amount of studentabsences decreasing each 6weeks.


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 2. The percentage of students passing STAAR and grade level academic achievement tests will increase.

Objective 1. 1: All students, grades 2-5, will meet or exceed the state average in each area of the STAAR and all promotional tests.


1. STAAR activities aligned with theSTAAR test, benchmarks, datadriven decision making, professionaldevelopment & intensive instructiontutorials (Title I SW: 1,8) (Target Group: 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Principal, Students, Teacher(s) Daily/Twice ayear

Formative - STAAR scorescompared year to year acrossgrade levels and be trackingcohorts.


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 2. The percentage of students passing STAAR and grade level academic achievement tests will increase.

Objective 2. Special Education students will increase scores in grades 3-5 Reading.


1. Students will be assigned RTI classes(Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Core Subject Teachers,Principal, Teacher(s)

Daily Formative - STAAR results atthe end of the year


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 3. Parents and school community members will be actively involved in the educational process.

Objective 1. Communication - Encourage, inform, and include all stakeholders in the STAAR and overall educational process.


1. Parent/Teacher Conferences, phonecalls, e-mail, letters sent/mailedhome, DMAC,Staff Meetings, ProfessionalDevelopment. Behavior charts, assignmentbooks, and parent portal will beused to keep parents abreast oftheir child's progress. (Title I SW: 2,5,7,10) (Target Group: PRE K,K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Coordinator of FederalPrograms, Counselor(s),Parents, Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

As needed Formative - Phone log,conferencenotes, email log


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 3. Parents and school community members will be actively involved in the educational process.

Objective 2. Campus Invitations - Invite parents and school community members to school functions


1. Meet the teacher night, Pre-K andKindergarten round-ups, Beginningof School Year Social, Fall Festival,Thanksgiving Dinner, Blue and GoldChristmas, Field Day, End of theyear ceremonies, grandparent breakfast, pre korientation, muffins with Mom, Daddy/DaughterDance (Title I SW: 5,6) (Target Group: PRE K, K,1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Business Manager, Coordinatorof Federal Programs,Counselor(s), Custodial Staff,Parents, Principal, Students,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

Monthly Formative - Number of parentsattending meeting andPercent of parentsattending versus thenumber of studentsenrolled


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 4. The campus will embody a climate conducive to student success.

Objective 1. Student Behavior - Incentives for positive behavior


1. Gotcha Slips,A/AB honor roll in paper, Perfect Attendanceparties each 6 weeks,

(Title I SW: 2,9) (Target Group: PRE K, K,1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Counselor(s), Principal,Secretary , Teacher(s)

Daily, Weekly,Monthly

Formative - Student BehaviorChartsand Discipline Referrals


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 4. The campus will embody a climate conducive to student success.

Objective 2. Teacher retention


1. Teachers will receive 2,500.00contract renewal stipend, 500.00 forevery 5 years with the district,1,000.00 for Masters Degree, (Title I SW: 3) (Target Group: PRE K, K, 1st,2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Business Manager, Principal,Superintendent(s)

May/Novemberand Monthly

Salaries, Yearswith District, MastersDegree


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 5. The campus will research and provide opportunities necessary to develop our technological program and student success.

Objective 1. Computer/Technology Access


1. Upgrade Technology andEquipment Programs such aswireless internet, smartpens,computers, and Ipads.Each classroom will have a set of iPads. (Title I SW: 1,2) (Target Group: PRE K, K,1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Director of InstructionalTechnology, Director ofTechnology, Principal,Superintendent(s)

Yearly Formative - Student to computerratioand TechnologicalApplications Available


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 5. The campus will research and provide opportunities necessary to develop our technological program and student success.

Objective 2. Staff Training - The school will provide opportunities for growth in technological skills


1. Technology workshops(Breakout Sessions),DMAC training, ongoing Google support fromRegion 8 and Director of InstructionalTechnology. (Title I SW: 1,10) (Target Group:PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Director of InstructionalTechnology, Principal,Superintendent(s)

8.9.17,Throughout theyear/October2017

Formative - Ongoing needsassessments


JAMES BOWIE ELGoal 6. The school campus will maintain a safe and orderly disciplined environment conducive to student learning.

Objective 1. Campus Security Procedures


1. Campus Safety Team, All visitorsmust register in the main office,Security Briefings, Classroom doorsremain locked during school hours,Computer Safety Procedures, CrisisPrevention Intervention ProfessionalDevelopment, and Bullying/SexualHarassment Awareness, Campussecurity cameras (Title I SW: 1,2) (Target Group: PRE K, K,1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Coordinator of FederalPrograms, Counselor(s),Director of InstructionalTechnology, Director ofTechnology, Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

Daily Formative - ActualImprovements ofcampus, Observations,Safe School Checklists,Faculty/SBDMMeetings/AttendanceCount at Assemblies andtraining sessions


Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Strengths

Demographics Summary

James Bowie Elementary School is a PK-5 campus, located in rural NE Texas (Bowie County), charged with providing an education for approximately 230 students ofvarying demographic backgrounds. Student Enrollment by Ethnicity: African American 0 Hispanic 3 White 222 American Indian 2 Asian 0 Pacific Islander 0 Two or More Races 6

Total Elementary staff members- 22

Professional Staff- 17

Educational Aides- 5

Teachers by Highest Degree Held:

Bachelors- 13

Masters- 2



Demographics Summary (Continued)

Number of Students per Teacher is 15.4

Student Achievement

Student Achievement Strengths

In order to accurately measure and track student progress, James Bowie Elementary School uses the following measures to collect, disaggregate, and disseminatestudent-specific data: Benchmark assessments (progress monitoring) in mathematic and reading - All grade levels, three times annuallyStandard administration of the TPRI in grades K-2Benchmark assessments in science - grade 5Benchmark assessments in writing - grades 3/4Six week progressive benchmark assessments (curriculum specific) in mathematics - grades 2-5State standardized exam results (STAAR)

School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Strengths

All students at James Bowie Elementary school are held to lofty academic, behavioral, and social standards. Students are regularly encouraged to achieve set behavioralexpectations by the use of positive reinforcement tactics. Some of these include: positive behavior parties (each six weeks), daily gotcha coupons (drawn weekly forprizes), perfect attendance parties, and regular daily verbal/written directives (positive and negative reinforcement) based on group and individual behavior. Through theseefforts and others, we are able to ensure that our campus climate and culture are constantly raised to the maximum.



Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Strengths

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Summary

James Bowie Elementary school strives to recruit, hire and train classroom teachers so that our students' educational experiences can be positive ones. Staff membersmeet regularly with campus and district administrative teams across grade and subject levels so that everyone can stay on the same page, strategically speaking. By doingtoo, an open line of communication from campus administration to teachers, and furthermore from teachers to students, can be fluid, clear, and effective.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strengths

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Summary

Instructional methods at James Bowie Elementary School are constantly monitored and updated so that our students can receive instruction in a manner that would equipthem with 21st Century Learning Skills that are necessary for age-appropriate growth and development. Student engagement is priority #1 on our campus. Instructionalstrategies are centered around such, and are regularly implemented across grade and subject levels alike.

Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

Our campus offers multiple opportunities for students and their families to collaborate and communicate with classroom teachers and members of district administration.



Family and Community Involvement Summary (Continued)

Some of these include: regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences, Fall Festival, Blue and Gold Christmas, Meet the Teacher Night, Crew Time Showcase, and theAnnual Thanksgiving Feast. Parents are able to stay abreast of individual student academic progress via our Parent Portal. Also, our parents and community members areencouraged to subscribe to Living Tree, a school social media service that provides insightful and up-to-date information and photographs.

School Context and Organization

School Context and Organization Summary

We have several committees comprised of various staff, campus, district, and community members. Each of these committees are chaired specifically with individuals whoare task-oriented and able to contribute for the greater good of our campus and school-community. Some of these include: district site-based committee, campussite-based committee, school safety council, emergency response team, as well as others.

Technology

Technology Summary

Some of the technological tools our teachers are equipped with include: Mimio Smart Boards, MacBook notebooks, iPad Minis, Echo Smart Pens, Elmos, Apple TV, andsets of classroom projectors. Students are provided with: classroom sets of iPad Minis, access to a MacBook Mobile Lab, Osmos, as well as others. Teachers areprovided with learning opportunities, training, and workshops enhanced to increase/maximize the use of technology in the classroom. Fostering the 21st Centry skills viathe use of technology, day in and day out, is a key component to our campus mission.


Simms ISD

At Simms Independent School District, WE BELIEVE:

that students are diverse individuals with unique learning styles who will be life long learners that meet reasonable goalsand have high expectations.

that active leadership comes from ALL staff and community members leading by example to promote learning andresponsible citizenship.

that continuous improvement in the educational process is essential for staff and community to prepare students to beproductive members of society.

that ALL voices should be respected, appreciated, and valued in order to strengthen learning.

that collective decision making by ALL staff and community men beds is vital for achieving excellence in education.

that ALL staff, parents, and community members must understand their responsibility as a part of the entire educationalprocess.


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