Village Elementary CIP 2010-2011 - Georgetown High School€¦ · Village Elementary Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011 Village Elementary School opened its doors in the fall of 1998

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Georgetown Independent School District Strategic Plan

Village Elementary

Campus Action Plan 2010-2011

Village Campus Mission Statement We are here to teach and learn.

We will show respect for all people—ourselves, adults, and other students. We will show respect for all property—our own, the school’s and other’s.

Village Elementary will provide an atmosphere that is orderly, calm and safe. Village Elementary encourages teaching, learning and individual growth.

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Village Elementary Campus Improvement Team

Debra Barker-Principal

Natalia Ramback-Assistant Principal

Grade Level Representatives

Shelley Peachey-PPCD/PreK Kayla Smith-Kindergarten Laurie Lloyd-First Grade

Nancy Van Dusen-Second Grade Pam Breaux-Third Grade Kelli Miller-Fourth Grade

Lee Anne Iselt-Fifth Grade

Committee Chairs

Jamie Nettles-Language Arts Lori Hobbs-Math

Michelle Brooks-Social Studies/Technology Kayla Smith-Science

Debi Janke-Positive Student Sandy Geach-Positive Staff and School Climate

Jennifer Cothrin-School, Business, and Community Relations

Parent Representative Shannon Ford-PTA President

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Village Elementary Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011

Village Elementary School opened its doors in the fall of 1998 to 482 students. Village serves PPCD students as well as pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Our school’s boundary includes students in the western part of Georgetown and is located at 400 Village Commons Boulevard. Sixty-two staff members are dedicated to teaching the 498 students enrolled for the 2010-2011 school year. Included in this staffing count are the literacy team, special education teachers, gifted and talented, music, art, physical education, dyslexia specialist, technology facilitator and instructional aides. Village houses the Elementary Behavior Improvement Center and the Elementary SOAR Program for the district. Currently, ninety-six percent of the staff holds a bachelor’s degree with five percent having earned a master’s degree.

Village’s population percentages are as follows: 77.06% White, 17.71% Hispanic, 1.81% African American, 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native and 2.4% Asian or Pacific Islander. We have 28% of our students on free or reduced lunches, 18% categorized at-risk, 12% Gifted and Talented, and 6.84% receiving Special Education support. The average student to teacher ratio is 18:1. In the past twelve years, Village has earned either a Recognized or Exemplary rating from The Texas Education Agency. We earned Gold Performance in several subject areas, received recognition from the Texas Business and Education Coalition and were recently named one of the Ten Best Elementary Schools in Central Texas. These honors are earned because scores on the TAKS tests are either at or near the 100% level with commended scores in the 50 to 75% range.

Village students may also participate in the following extracurricular activities: Honor Choir, Peer Mediation, Student Council and Safety Patrol. Village students also participate in UIL Spelling, Ready Writing, Math, Art Memory and Music Memory. Our teachers continuously strive to reach the needs of every student by utilizing data, positive teaching strategies, and consistent classroom management.

Attached to this overview, you will find the Village Elementary Campus Improvement Plan which was written with input from the entire staff through committee work and collaboration. Village staff truly believes the adage, “It takes an entire Village to raise a child.” We look forward to working with our Village Community and investing in the future by being a positive influence in the educational experience of our children.

Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders

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Georgetown ISD Mission Statement

Following a rich tradition of community involvement, the mission of GISD is to empower students to become life-long learners and productive citizens in a

dynamic, global society, by providing quality learning experiences that develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes for continued success.

Core Beliefs

We believe that…

• Life-long learning is essential for citizens of our community, nation,

and world.

• The family, school, and community share the responsibility for the

positive development of youth.

• Given opportunities, all individuals can reach their potential to

learn.

• Every individual has a right to a safe, nurturing environment.

• Knowledge empowers.

• Individuals are responsible for their actions.

• Working toward a vision promotes success.

• Every person is unique, has value, and deserves the opportunity

to earn respect.

• We will not tolerate prejudicial discrimination of any kind.

• We will provide a safe and secure environment in all school

facilities.

• We will not compromise our efforts to provide a quality education.

Goals

Goal 1: Exemplary Performance

All GISD students will demonstrate exemplary academic performance.

Goal 2: Prepared Graduates

All students will graduate prepared to transition into post-secondary education

or careers.

Goal 3: Quality Staff

All positions will be filled by highly qualified candidates/professionals.

Goal 4: Quality Learning Environments & Facilities

GISD will promote nurturing, safe, and orderly environments and quality

facilities for all students. Goal 5: Positive

Perceptions, Relationships, and Collaboration

Enhance and build positive perceptions, relationships, and collaboration

among community and staff. Goal 6: Fiscal Accountability &

Responsibility

Ensure fiscal accountability and responsibility through strategic alignment and

sound stewardship of the district's financial resources.

Goal 7: Organizational and Operational Effectiveness

Improve organizational and operational effectiveness to better support the

district's mission and support for the student-teacher relationship

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GISD Graduates will be:

Effective Communicators

• Able to read for a variety of purposes and to apply reading skills to real-life situations.

• Able to use a range of writing styles effectively and appropriately for purpose, situation, and audience.

• Able to listen attentively and critically for a variety of purposes and to respond to speakers appropriately.

• Able to use effective speaking strategies for both formal and informal purposes and settings.

Academically Prepared

• Able to use mathematics, science, and social studies as tools for problem solving, communicating, and reasoning.

• Able to use the literary, visual, and performing arts to enrich their lives.

Responsible Citizens

• Able to incorporate the nature of economics as it applies to everyday living. • Able to actively contribute to community or school service organizations.

• Able to make and to evaluate decisions based on ethical principles.

• Able to understand world issues, to identify the rights and obligations of citizens, and to participate in the democratic process.

Productive Learners

• Able to apply the self-management skills of goal setting, time management, and continuous improvement.

• Able to demonstrate skills in resource management (allocate money, materials, space, and people).

• Able to manage information by acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and maintaining records, using technology to process information, and selecting equipment and tools to improve systems and to

accomplish goals.

• Able to use critical and creative thinking to solve problems.

Life Skills Oriented

• Able to make wise career decisions based on self-knowledge, educational/ occupational explorations, and career planning.

• Able to make informed decisions about physical and mental health.

• Able to demonstrate interpersonal and academic skills needed to be self-supporting citizens, to work effectively in teams, to manage conflict, to lead in community and business, and to be effective

parents.

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COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

SUMMARY DOCUMENT

Language Arts • Implement Reading Street

• Coordinate lesson plans to online scope and sequence

• Focusi the writing program through grade level expectations and rubrics

Math • Continue training in the Think Math curriculum

• Implement a school-wide fluency plan for math facts

• Improve scores of our Special Education students in Math

Science • Focus on Earth Science skills to increase student understanding and scores

• Integrate Science with Reading Street

• Continue and increase participation in school activities that focus on Science….Egg Drop, Science Day, M.A.R.E., centers for party days that involve on Science experiments, etc.

• Provide opportunities for teacher training and sharing of ideas

Social Studies/Technology • Provide opportunities for teachers to become familiar with technology aspect of Reading Street

• Purchase small laptops to be utilized in classrooms for research and projects

• Continue and enrich current programs that involve technology and Social Studies….Business Fair, Texas Day, Career Day, Wax Museum, Fine Arts Day, etc.

Positive Student • Implement “No Place for Hate”

• Survey students and parents for input about programs and curriculum

• Review school discipline management plans

Positive Staff and School Climate • Implement “New Staff Orientation” for new Village staff

• Highlight teacher accomplishments

School, Business, and Community Relations • Participate in service projects such as “Christmas at the GAP” to involve students in community efforts

• Utilize PIE to begin afterschool mentoring clubs for students

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2010-2011 Village CIP Committees

Language

Arts

Math

Social

Studies/ Technology

Science

Positive Student

Staff and School Climate

School, Business,

and Community Relations

Jamie Nettles- Chair Kelli Miller Lee Anne Iselt Angie Mitchell Linda Hale Kristy Davies Carrie Fleming Sheila O’Leary

Lori Hobbs-Chair Stacie Smith Laurie Lloyd Brad Johnson Jeana Rainey Tom Russian Rida Ortego Annette Newberg Connie McAnn

Michelle Brooks-Chair Kim Lundin Juli Kinslow Keahi Brown Lonna Adams Melissa Williamson Nancy Van Dusen Diane Kahanek

Kayla Smith-Chair Stacy Glenn Hyla Bizzell Mandy Partida Cammy Rogers Kathy Knudsen Bonnie Cattles

Debi Janke-Chair Pam Breaux Stacy Ritchie Jenny Kiser Kelly Kresser Simone Stark Candy Hodge Sandra Walden

Sandy Geach-Chair Mary Marcotte Adriana Marty Carol Gray Kelly Elliott Christi Poulter Shelly Peachey Melissa Northcutt

Jennifer Cothrin-Chair Brian Vickers Dede Harper Beth Seaman Cindy Buratti Laurel Wheatley Natalia Ramback Charlotte Barnes

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2010-2011 Village Elementary Campus Improvement Plan Summary of Actions

Goal 1: All Village Elementary School students will demonstrate increased academic performance through the design and delivery of a challenging and comprehensive curriculum which is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and local, state, and national assessments Performance Objective 1:1

• At least 90% of all Village Elementary students in all sub-groups will demonstrate mastery of the TEKS on the TAKS assessment in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science and other student performance expectations in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts, and Technology.

• At least 65 % of our students will receive commended performance on TAKS Reading and Writing Strategies: Village Elementary educators will implement a horizontally and vertically aligned curriculum for all content areas using innovative, creative and meaningful instruction therefore improving and enhancing student interest and success in all curriculum areas. Improve and enhance student interest and success in all curriculum areas.

Language Arts

Actions Responsibility Documentation Timeline Resources

1. All teachers and staff at Village will help students build strong foundations for and enhance existing writing skills by focusing on exemplary writing on all written work including short-answer responses, reader’s response, etc...

Village teachers and staff, students, Lee Anne Iselt, Principal

Student written work spotlighted in the hallway by the library, Lesson Plans, TAKS Scores, District Assessment Data

September 2010-May 2011

GISD Curriculum Documents, TEKS

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2. The Languge Arts Committee will design and train Village teachers on a campus-wide writing plan rooted in the 4-Square Writing model with 6+1 Writing Traits embedded.

Language Arts Committee

Minutes from Meetings, School-wide Writing Plan, Sign-in from trainings.

Design plan and goals-October 2010,Initial training of classroom teachers-November 2010, Update trainings January and March 2011.

TEKS, 4 Square Writing Curriculum books for every classroom teacher, Time for Professional Development

3. Teachers will lead students through the writing process using the methods and procedures prescribed in the Reading Street Curriculum. We will see evidence of students learning and using this process at least twice a week. Students will take at least one piece of writing through the entire writing process each semester. **Recommended--students type one of the two.

Language Arts Teachers, Principal

Lessons plans, Displays of student work highlighting all stages of the writing process, Photograph/Videos of teacher/student and student/student conferencing, Sign-out sheet for laptops

1st published piece:September December 2010; 2nd published piece January-May 2011

Reading Street Curriculum, Classroom Laptop Computers, 4-Square Writing Model, GISD Curriculum

4. Language Arts teachers will collaborate with their counterparts from the grade levels above and below them to acquire a better understanding of how their Reading Street curriculum correlates .To do this, teachers will visit others’ classrooms and observe Reading Street lessons. In addition, the Language Arts teachers will meet once a month for “Language Arts Lunch Bunch” to share ideas about the Reading Street curriculum.

Language Arts committee, Principal, Linda Hale (lunches)

Copies of thank-you notes to observed teacher. Short write-up of the experience and its benefit.

Lunches: 2nd Wednesday of every month; Observations: January-April 2011

Schedule for teacher visits (Nettles), Coverage for teacher visits/lunch

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5. Principal will plan for and provide teachers with professional development on differentiation strategies to use for their students.

Principal

Minutes from Committee Meetings, Sign-In Sheets, HOPE Meetings

2010-2011

TEKS, Reading Street, Mentoring Minds

6. Implementation of Grade-Level Handwriting Goals.

Handwriting Committee, Teachers, Principal

Lesson Plans, Goal document

2010-2011

Handwriting Books, Reading Street, Handwriting Without Tears

7. Using a collaborative team approach, the Response to Intervention Team will meet regularly to discuss the academic needs and available interventions for poorly-performing students.

CIT Team

CIT Summary Sheets

Weekly meetings, Mid-September 2010 through Mid-May 2011

CIT Meeting Minutes and Academic Documentation

Math


1. Provide additional math support through tutoring and Math Interventionists in grades K-5.

Principal, Teachers

Performance Data

2010-2011

ARI/AMI, Symphony Math, Think Math, Elementary Curriculum Directors

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2. Provide staff development opportunities for support of the GISD Scope and Sequence in math focusing on differentiation and the online portion of Think Math.

Administration, Principal

Sign-In Sheets , Lesson Plan Documentation

2010-2011

Think Math, Elementary Curriculum Directors, Principal

3. Continue utilizing the Symphony Math Program to support the development of basic math concepts.

Village Staff

Performance Data

2010-2011

CIT Team, Math Interventionist, Teachers

4. Increase student mastery in math as measured by TAKS and District Assessments by utilizing the following strategies:

a. Use of Think Math Curriculum. b. Daily Problem Solving Activities. c. Integration of Literature, Math, Science and Social Studies to provide meaningful opportunities to apply concepts. d. Distribute parent letters explaining Think Math skills throughout the year to strengthen awareness and support of Think Math program.

Math Committee, Village Staff

Assessment of Student Work, Data from Grades and District Assessments Observations, Lesson Plans

2010-2011

Think Math, GISD Scope and Sequence, TEKS

5. Initiate implementation of Math Fact Incentive Programs.

Math Committee Fluency Task Force

Meeting Minutes, Lesson Plans

2010-2011

Internet, GISD Schools

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Science


1. Utilize Best Practice Strategies to increase the knowledge and skills of students for master in science by using the following strategies:

a. Increase the use of Science Notebooks in grades Pre-k through Fifth. b. Increase campus wide use of Daily Science Reinforcers . c. Utilize Scientific Method during annual school wide Science Fair. d. Engage students in M.A.R.E. (Marine Activites Research Eduction) e. Create M.A.R.E. Museum to display student learning through student-led tours. f. Engage students in real life scientific situations during annual school wide Science Day activities. g. Encourage Students to participate in the annual Egg Drop by discussing how to engineer a container to protect an egg from cracking after a 55 ft. Fall. h. Provide additional Science Professional Development for new teachers. (ie:

Science Notebooks, M.A.R.E)

Science Committee, Teachers, Principal, District Curriculum Directors

Student Work, Observations , Lesson Plans

2010-1011 GISD Scope and Sequence, Curriculum Documents, TEKS, PTA, DELL

2.Create a master material supply closet with equipment inventory list.

Science Committee

Inventory List

2010-2011

Village Science Teachers

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3. All students and parents will sign and date GISD safety contract. Copies will be posted in student's Science Notebook.

Science Committee, Teachers

Signed Science Contract

2010-2011

Copy of GISD Safety Contract

4. Incorporate the use of Document Cameras in classrooms K-5 to enhance the understanding of science related concepts.

Teachers

Classroom Observations, Lesson Plans

2010-2011

Grants, PTA

5. Utilization of Science Tubs to increase hands-on activities for a minimum of 50% of the science activities.

Teachers

Lesson Plans

2010-2011

District Science Kits

6. Students will demonstrate increased participation in the recycling of paper used throughout the school facility. Recycling containers will be placed in classrooms, lounge, and workroom.

Teachers, Students, Custodial Staff

Student Volunteer Log

2010-2011

PTA, Campus Personnel

7. Teachers will use Reading Street to integrate Science with the Language Arts Curriculum.

Teachers, Science

Committee

Lesson Plans 2010-2011 Reading Street, Science TEKS,

GISd Curriculum Documents

8. Begin a Recycling Center on campus.

Teachers, Science

Committee, Principal

Committee Minutes 2010-2011 PIE Grants, Community Donations

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9. Display an interactive Science Bulletin Board to focus on Earth Science and curriculum requirements.

Teachers, Science

Committee

Bulletin Board, Committee Minutes, Student Participation

2010-2011 October-Scienfic

Method November-Recyclying Dec./Jan.-Weather

February-Earth Science

March-Animals April and May-

MARE

Science Curriculum, Science Kits

Social Studies


1. Increase student awareness and interest in current events by :

a) Engaging students in class discussions on headline news.

b) Student participation in Student Council, mock Elections, etc.

c) Highlight “Today in History” during morning announcements.

Teachers, Students, Principals,

4th and 5th Grade Research Students

Assessment Data, Lesson Plans,

Morning Announcements

2010-2011

Scholastic News Newspaper,

Internet

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2. Expand opportunities for students to strengthen their understanding on cultural and individual differences through:

a) Student participation in Fifth Grade Business Fair.

b) Student particpation in Veterans' Day Program.

c) Student participation in Texas Day. d) Monthly Multicultural Art Education in

Art Class. e) 4th and 5th grade Career Day in

November f) 4th grade Wax Museum g) Student Participation in grade level

musicals

Social Studies Committee, Teachers, Students,

Art Teacher, Music Teacher

Lesson Plans, Performances,

Displays

2010-2011

Internet, Curriculum Expectations,

Parent Volunteers

Technology


1. All students will produce four technology projects. ( 1 per 9 weeks) The goal is to increase the use of technology in both teacher and student-led experiences to develop higher-order thinking, decision-making, problem-solving skills and provide opportunities for collaboration with peers, parents, and community.

Teachers, Students, Technology Facilitator

Lesson Plans, Student Work Samples

2010-2011

Internet, Technology TEKS

2. Increase the use of technology in the classroom such as mini-laptops, digital cameras, projectors, SMART Boards and document cameras.

Teachers, Technology Facilitator

Lesson Plans

2010-2011

Internet, Technology, TEKS, PTA funds, Grants

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3. Provide Opportunities for staff to receive Technology Integration Training with:

a) Reference and plan staff development based on results of the Texas Star Chart Survey.

b) Explore the concept of using a “Cyber Café” to expand teaching methods.

c) Provide training for new staff in TEAMS, Learning.com, and Discovery Education, website development.

d) Continue training in TEAMS. e) Teachers will develop classroom

websites and update them regularly. f) Provide training for Reading Street.

Technology Committee, Technology Facilitator

Lesson Plans, Sign-In Sheets, District Website

2010-2011 Star Chart Survey, District Technology

Staff, Campus Technology Facilitator

Evaluation Design: Checkpoint assessments, reading assessment data, Aimsweb data, and annual student performance data for Village students as reported in the Academic Excellence Indicator System and AYP will constitute the evaluation measures used to determine progress toward achieving the goals and objectives.

Evaluation Results

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Goal 2: Village Elementary School students will be instructed by competent, effective, results driven professionals who are provided continuous, focused growth opportunities in an instructional environment.

Objective 2.1 All Village Elementary School staff members will meet highly qualified status.

Strategies: Implement a teacher evaluation that aligns with professional development needs and student performance.

Language Arts


1.Continue implementation of Thinking Maps, Stop To Think, and 4 Square Writing. Providing follow-up training as needed.

Principals, Teacher Trainers

Agendas,Sign-In Sheets, Lesson Plans

2010-2011

District Curriculum Directors, Trainers of Trainers

2.Utilize Grade Level Lesson Planning as a means to help teachers integrate effective teaching practices into their instruction.

Grade Level Teams

Lesson Plans, Meetings With Teachers

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GISD Scope and Sequence, TEKS

3. Provide training for the Gifted and Talented Scope and Sequence for all teachers and staff, offering a total of 6 hours staff development.

Principal

Training, Sign-in, Lesson Plans

2010-2011

District Director, State GT Requirements

4.Provide ongoing staff development for targeted instruction to facilitate Student Success Initiative.

Principal

Agendas, Sign-In Sheets

2010-2011

Region 13, District Curriculum Directors

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5.Provide staff development opportunities to strengthen Positive and Effective Classroom Management techniques to address the needs of SOAR, PPCD and other students who require additional assistance.

Principal Meeting Agendas, Sign-In Sheets for trainings

2010-2011


6.Provide opportunities for staff to receive technology integration training using the Texas Star Chart.

Principal, Technology Facilitator

Meeting Agendas 2010-1011


7. Provide training for new staff on the use of restraint, time-out, and positive behavioral supports when working with SOAR students.

Principal Training Sign-in, Behavior Specialists, Incident Reports, Restraint Reports Teacher & Staff Certificates

2010-2100 Texas Behavior Support Initiative, Behavior Specialists

8.Increase the number of staff members trained in CPI.

Principal

Training sign-in, Certifications of

Staff

2010-2011

District Training

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9. Promote an environment of positive morale and team work through social gatherings and group activities.

Social committee, Teachers, Principal

Calendar of Events 2010-2011 Social Committee Dues, PTA

10. Manage the Social Fund and update policies as necessary.

Positive Staff committee

Bank Statements, Receipts,

checkbooks

2010-2011 Staff Contributions

11. Provide opportunities to help staff transition and build positive networking relationships through a beginning of the year staff development day with the principal

Positive Staff Committee

Sign-In Sheets, Agenda

2010-2011 Village Handbook

12. Provide opportunities for teachers to share curriculum ideas, strategies, and concerns throuhg faculty meetings and posting on the Great Teachers-Great ideas shared folder.

Positive Staff Committee, Principal,

Technology facilitator

Shared Folder, Faculty Meeting

Agendas, Sign-In Sheets

2010-2011 Technology Facilitator, Shared

Folder

13. Provide opportunities to recognize teachers that are going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty with an ABCD Bucket during Faculty Meetings.

All Staff Members, Positive Staff Committee

Faculty Meetings, Bucket Contents

2010-2011 Teachers

Goal 2: Evaluation Design: Successful participation in staff development and professional growth opportunities by 100% of the Village staff as evidenced in the teacher evaluations of the staff development and professional growth opportunities.

Evaluation Results

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Goal 3: Village Elementary School will provide a safe and secure environment for students and staff.

Objective 3.1 Develop and manage security and safety policies, procedures, and systems in order to minimize risk for staff, students and visitors. (District Goal 4 Quality Learning Environment and Facilities )

Strategies: Through continuous collaboration of the Crisis Management Team, Team Leaders, and PTA we will identify practices to increase the safety of staff and students.

Positive Students Actions Responsibility Documentation Timeline Resources

1. The Crisis Management Team will update evacuation plans and procedures.

Teachers, Principals, Nurse

CIP Committee Meetings,

Drill Documentation

2010-2011

District Safety Policies

2.Continue a Watch Dog Dad program to increase the participation of fathers on campus and safety.

Teachers, Principals

Watch Dog Dad Surveys

2010-2011

Watch Dog Dad Program

3. Continue the safety program that defines staff and student expectations for playground, car drop-off, car pick-up areas, cafeteria and bus zone.

Principal, Nurse

Accident Reports 2010-2011

District and School Safety Policies

4.Emphasize bike/scooter/skateboard safety program for all student bike/scooter/skateboard riders.

a) Helmet safety for bike riders

b) Bike safety rules, pedestrian safety rules, reminders in newsletters.

P. E. Teachers, PTA, Safety City

Newsletter, Lesson Plans

2010-2011

Internet, Safety Plans

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Actions Responsibility Documentation Timeline Resources 5.Continue use of Safety Patrol.

P.E. Teachers, PTA, Principals

Guidelines Document

2010-2011

PTA

6.Consistently implement the electronic sign-in/Visitor procedures for new staff/parents using Raptor System.

Principal, Campus Secretaries

Newsletter to Parents,

Monday Folders

2010-2011

District Policies

Goal 3: Evaluation Design: Analysis of end of year safety reports: number of accidents, State Fire Report, Incident Reports, Restraint reports.

Evaluation Results:

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Goal 4:Village Elementary school will promote a positive, healthy, and cohesive climate for students, staff, parents, and

community. (District Goal 5 Positive Perceptions, Relationships and Collaboration)

Objective 4.1 Village Elementary School will provide involvement activities for students, parents, teachers and the community that supports effective teaching and learning in a positive, caring and safe environment.

Strategies: Village Elementary School will provide team-building experiences, sharing opportunities and activities such as school wide themes to encourage collaboration, cooperation and respect for all students and staff.

Positive Students Actions Responsibility Documentation Timeline Resources

1.Organize special theme days for students and staff to foster a positive climate. (Carvnival, Texas Day, Field Day, Back to School Fiesta etc.)

Positive Student Climate Committee Members

Newsletters, School Calendar of Events, Information Flyers, Email Blasts, Marquee

2010-2011

PTA, Community Volunteers

2. Strengthen an inviting atmosphere for all who enter Village Elementary by positively greeting students, parents, and volunteers in the office, hallways, and classrooms.

Counselor, Principals, Office

Staff

Mentors, Visitors, Student,

and Volunteer Feedback

2010-2011

Staff, PTA

Business Community

3.Promote respect for individual differences by participating in activities that teach conflict resolution, inclusive practices, and positive self-image.

Principal, Counselor, Teachers,

Support Staff

Morning Assembly Powerpoints,

Principal’s Points, Assemblies, and

Instruction through the Health Curriculum

2010-2011 Dennis Lee Productions,

The Power Team, Counselor,

Administrative Intern, Peer Mediation

Team

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Actions Responsibility Documentation Timeline Resources 4. Become a designated “No Place For Hate” Campus

Principal, Counselor, Teachers,

Support Staff

Anti-Defamation League Resolution of Respect Form, Intent

Form, Coalition Form, Activity Form

2010-2011 Anti-Defimation League Website, Megan Flowers

5. Increase collaboration across grade levels around common themes of study:

a) Attend school programs together

b) Collaborate on school/class projects.

Positive Student Climate Committee,

Teachers,

Lesson Planning, Observations,

Student & Teacher Input

2010-2011

Principals Teachers

6. Increase student success and effort through:

a) Good Deed Recognition b) Awards Assemblies c) Hustle Awards

Positive Student Climate Committee, Teachers, Principals, Secretary

Newsletters, Calendars, Awards Assemblies, Recognition during Morning Announcements

2010-2011

Award Certificates, Teacher Input

7 .Provide opportunities to help new students transition and build positive relationships.

Principals, Counselor,

Student Council, Staff

Bulletin Boards, Student Council

Minutes

2010-2011

Teachers, Counselor

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SCHOOL, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Actions Responsibility Documentation Timeline Resources

1.Village Elementary will encourage and promote the Village PTA.

PTA Board, Principal,

S.B.C. Committee

PTA Board Meeting Minutes,

General Meeting Minutes

2010-2011

None

2. Increase opportunities to strengthen the home-school-community partnership through GAP Toy Drive for GISD homeless families, Thanksgiving Food Donations, etc.

S.B.C. Committee, Principal

Flyers , Calendar Notification, Assemblies, Student Council

2010-2011

GAP Staff, Food Services

Department

3.Investigate ways to include community members in school activities through volunteering opportunities.

S.B.C. Committee

Volunteer Lists

2010-2011

Local Businesses such as HEB, Kohls, and Teacher Heaven

4.Parents will be encouraged to attend Fall/Spring Conferences, Meet the Teacher Nights, Open Houses, Cookouts, Holiday Parties, Field Day, etc.

S.B.C. Committee

Sign-In sheets, Letters,

Monday Folder Flyers, Email Blasts

2010-2011

Village Calendar

5. Investigat ways to include community members in school activities through volunteering opportunities

S.B.C. Committee Flyers, Email Blasts, Volunteer Sign-In

Sheets

2010-2011 Local Businesses, Sun City

Residents, PIE Mentors

Goal 4: Evaluation Design: The students and parents will be given a survey during the Spring to evaluate programs and service oportunities

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Evaluation Results