Clear Creek Independent School District Clear Brook High School

Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014

Texas Public Education Mission Statement

The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and the future in the social, economic, and education opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family; and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child.

Texas Public Education Goals

1. The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. 2. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics. 3. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science. 4. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies.

Texas Public Education Objectives

1. Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. 2. Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. 3. Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. 4. A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. 5. Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. 6. The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. 7. School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. 8. Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning. 9. Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and administration.

Clear Creek I.S.D. Mission Statement

The mission of the Clear Creek Independent School District, a diverse community unified by a spirit of exploration and excellence, is to develop students who will lead the way to the future by educating and equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in the 21st century through a system characterized by meaningful community relationships and a comprehensive curriculum facilitated by a highly qualified team committed to Courage, Collaboration, Innovation, and Self-Direction.

District Motto:

Courage, Collaboration, Innovation, Self-Direction

Statement of Beliefs

We believe that:

Each student deserves access to a world-class education. Education is a joint partnership between family, school and community. Relationships are the foundation for meaningful teaching and learning. Learning can occur any time, any place, and at any pace. Providing diverse learning opportunities promotes individual success. Excellence is worth the effort. High expectations drive performance. Diversity strengthens our community. The measure of success of any community is the success of its children. Communication with all stakeholders develops unity. Every person is responsible to be a continuous lifelong learner. Innovation requires a commitment to bold ideas.

Parameters  We will make academic excellence our first priority.  We will hold the highest expectations for everyone.  We will make optimal use of technology throughout the educational system.  We will base our decisions and actions on the best interest of the student.  We will be responsible stewards of our resources.  We will require individual and organizational responsibility and accountability  We will treat each other with honesty and respect.  We will make all decisions consistent with our beliefs and mission.  We will not initiate or retain any program or service unless it contributes to achieving our mission and objectives, and benefits outweigh costs.  We will embrace change that leads to continuous improvement.

Objectives  Enable all students to participate in activities promoting creativity, collaboration, problem-solving and innovation.  Equip all students to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and resources to be successful in post-secondary education or employment in the 21st century workplace.  Expect all students to participate in making a meaningful contribution to the community.  Engage all students to develop plans to successfully achieve their personal goals.

Goals 1. We will provide rigorous learning opportunities and curricula that transcend state and national standards to improve the achievement of each student while meeting their individual needs and aspirations. 2. We will enhance the character development of each student with emphasis on creating a sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to community. 3. We will recruit, develop and retain compassionate, effective, innovative and highly motivated staff. 4. We will focus our use of resources to maximize learning for all students and eliminate the achievement gap. 5. We will provide learning environments that are physically safe and emotionally secure for all students, faculty and staff. 6. We will lead, develop, and implement a robust parent and community involvement program to successfully achieve the district mission and objectives. 7. We will nurture, support, and develop collaborative leadership at all levels throughout the learning community. CAMPUS INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal 1: We will provide rigorous learning opportunities and curricula that transcend state and national standards to improve the achievement of each student while meeting their individual needs and aspirations.

Performance Objectives: 1. Provide all students with profound and engaging learning opportunities for the attainment of a high school diploma resulting in post-secondary options including college readiness, industry certifications, and work force skills.

2. Implement and refine the use of formative assessment in all content areas, grades PK-12.

3. Improve the Reading/English/Language Arts student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

4. Improve the Math student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

5. Improve the Science student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

6. Improve the Social Studies student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

7. Provide students identified as needing support through the Limited English Proficient (LEP), At-Risk, or Dyslexia, Special Education Programs with research-based instructional strategies, interventions, programs and services that are designed to accelerate their language acquisition and improve their academic achievement.

Goal 2: We will enhance the character development of each student with emphasis on creating a sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to community.

Performance Objectives: 1. Create/implement service learning opportunities for all levels, grades PK-12.

2. Provide opportunities for all students in character development programs and activities.

Goal 3: We will recruit, develop and retain compassionate, effective, innovative and highly motivated staff.

Performance Objectives: 1. Ensure all teaching and paraprofessional staff members meet the “Highly Qualified” requirements as set forth in No Child Left Behind. 2. Ensure all teaching and paraprofessional staff members continue to enhance their job-related knowledge and skills through active participation in professional learning.

Goal 4: We will focus our use of resources to accelerate learning for all students and eliminate the achievement gap.

Performance Objectives:

1. Base all resource allocations upon a thorough analysis of student performance data annually.

2. Ensure that all resource allocations (financial and personnel) support district alignment and campus goals.

Goal 5: We will provide learning environments that are physically safe and emotionally secure for all students, faculty and staff.

Performance Objectives: 1. Implement program specific safety designs in all required areas.

2. Implement programs and professional development with an emphasis on facilitating student relationships.

Goal 6: We will lead, develop, and implement a robust parent and community involvement program to successfully achieve the district mission and objectives.

Performance Objectives: 1. Provide opportunities for all parents to participate in activities as a partner in their child’s educational process.

Goal 7: We will nurture, support, and develop collaborative leadership at all levels throughout the learning community.

Performance Objectives: 1. Ensure that staff will be a member of a professional learning community and will continue to improve and reflect on their practice.

CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

STAFF/OTHER RESOURCES EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING TIMELINE STRATEGIES PERSONS NEEDED: HUMAN MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/ END RESPONSIBLE MATERIAL, FISCAL EVALUATION

Continue to promote student, parent, and faculty Qualitative Counselor Sept 2013/May Human Qualitative feedback use of Naviance. feedback and College Liaison NA 2014 Computer Lab and campus data campus data Career Specialist Clear to College Event, College Night, Financial Counselor July Human Campus is seen as Aide Night, Junior and Senior Parent Night, review of school Counselors Local 2013/January Informational – Power clearly promoting Freshman and Sophomore Parent Night, Open environment 2014 Point higher education House Night, Spanish Parent Night Promote a college going culture by having all staff Career Specialist Qualitative display college information in their Planner November CTE Counselor Qualitative feedback feedback and School Budget classrooms/offices, College App Workshops, San Jacinto College 2013 Human and student surveys student surveys College Visits on Campus Planner Student interest, Total Number of Opportunities for industry certifications through Course Counselor Sept 2013/May Human various CTE programs. These programs are Selection Cards CTE staff Local, District Certifications 2014 Labs promoted through the course “Expo Night” and the & CTE Career Specialist earned counselors during course selection. applications

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL1: We will provide rigorous learning opportunities and curricula that transcend state and national standards to improve the achievement of each student while meeting their individual needs and aspirations. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 1.2: Implement and refine the use of formative assessment in all content areas, grades PK-12. NCLB GOAL 1: By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum, attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. All students will graduate from high school. NCLB GOAL 5: All students will graduate from high school.

STAFF/OTHER RESOURCES EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING TIMELINE STRATEGIES PERSONS NEEDED: HUMAN MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/ END RESPONSIBLE MATERIAL, FISCAL EVALUATION

Principals, assistant principals, campus Executive Director instructional leaders and teachers will participate in Sept 2013/May Professional Attendance sign-in District initiative of Curriculum and Local, Title II professional learning activities on formative 2014 development materials sheets Instruction assessment. Principal or instructional leader designee will Classroom Sept 2013/May Attendance sign-in Local Meeting time provide staff information about formative walk-through Principal 2014 sheets assessment. data Article III, The New Meeting minutes, A representative teacher committee will engage is Prior knowledge Nov 2013/May Local Vision for Public presentation hand- professional learning and develop goals to of assessment Principal 2014 implement formative assessment in the classroom. practice Education in Texas outs District provided Implemented Teachers will use of formative assessments to Review of prior Sept 2013/May Local, Title II professional formative inform their instruction and increase student student Principal 2014 outcomes. assessments development assessments Teachers will utilize district assessment item bank Prior system Sept 2013/May Teacher Local Time to review system System usage and provide feedback. usage 2014 Review of prior Teachers will utilize district learning checkpoints to Sept 2013/May Professional Implemented student Teacher Local improve student academic achievement. 2014 development materials learning checkpoints performance

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL1: We will provide rigorous learning opportunities and curricula that transcend state and national standards to improve the achievement of each student while meeting their individual needs and aspirations. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 1.3: Improve the Reading/English/Language Arts student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

NCLB GOAL 1: By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum, attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. NCLB GOAL 5: All students will graduate from high school. RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL Curriculum Clarify expectations of the expository essay by District Data Student formative documents, guiding students through an analysis of student STAAR Data, Dean of Instruction and summative Campus August 2013/May instructional writing samples. Demonstrate how to improve the CBA, learning Department Head assessment results Budget 2014 materials, quality of a paper that does not meet the higher checkpoints, and Teachers incl. STAAR data intervention standard. 9 weeks tests resources, human Curriculum District Data Student formative Demonstrate a strategy for interpreting writing documents, STAAR Data, Dean of Instruction and summative prompts, planning, and writing a 1 page expository Campus August 2013/May instructional CBA, learning Department Head assessment results essay in a timed setting. Review the elements of Budget 2014 materials, checkpoints, and Teachers incl. STAAR data grammar and style for revision. intervention 9 weeks tests resources, human Curriculum District Data Student formative documents, Review the test format, expectations, and develop STAAR Data, Dean of Instruction and summative Campus August 2013/May instructional a pacing plan for taking this test that can be applied CBA, learning Department Head assessment results Budget 2014 materials, to future assessments. checkpoints, and Teachers incl. STAAR data intervention 9 weeks tests resources, human Advanced Placement teachers will examine College Board Instructional Planning Reports for Curriculum Dean of Instruction assessment data leading to demographic score Formative documents, STAAR Student formative Department Head Campus August 2013/May and grade distribution analysis to target areas of assessment Blueprints, AWARE and summative Team Leaders Budget 2014 weaknesses and needs to guide the results Data, instructional assessment results Teachers implementation of proven strategies to assist more materials students in being successful.

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL1: We will provide rigorous learning opportunities and curricula that transcend state and national standards to improve the achievement of each student while meeting their individual needs and aspirations. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 1.4: Improve the Mathematics student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

NCLB GOAL 1: By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum, attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. NCLB GOAL 5: All students will graduate from high school. RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL Focus on TEKS that the students were the least Curriculum successful on based on desegregated data from Dean of Instruction documents, STAAR Formative Student formative the TAKS, STARR, Learning Checkpoints and Department Head Campus Blueprints, AWARE assessment Aug-May and summative district tests. Teachers will create and use warm- Math Specialist Budget Data, math results assessment results ups, formative and summative assessments instructional focused on these areas. materials Subject level team meetings that focus on Curriculum Dean of Instruction disaggregating data from common assessments documents, STAAR Formative Math Specialist Student formative and identifying student & teacher weaknesses and Campus Blueprints, AWARE assessment Department Head Aug-May and summative strengths. Working as a collaborative group to Budget Data, CLF results Team Leaders assessment results enhance instruction in needed areas using CLF instructional Teachers instructional strategies. materials Curriculum Provide students with additional resources to Dean of Instruction documents, STAAR increase success in Readiness and Supporting Formative Math Specialist Student formative Campus Blueprints, AWARE Standards by providing TEKS based after-school assessment Department Head Aug-May and summative Budget Data, CLF tutorials to assist students in focused areas of results Team Leaders assessment results instructional weakness. Teachers materials Advanced Placement teachers will examine College Board Instructional Planning Reports for Curriculum Dean of Instruction assessment data leading to demographic score Formative documents, STAAR Student formative Department Head Campus August 2013/May and grade distribution analysis to target areas of assessment Blueprints, AWARE and summative Team Leaders Budget 2014 weaknesses and needs to guide the results Data, instructional assessment results Teachers implementation of proven strategies to assist more materials students in being successful.

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 1: We will provide rigorous learning opportunities and curricula that transcend state and national standards to improve the achievement of each student while meeting their individual needs and aspirations. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 1.5: Improve the Science student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

NCLB GOAL 5: All students will graduate from high school. RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL Format biology common assessments to resemble Student Science Specialist the EOC test in order for students to become Formative Curriculum formative and Department Head Campus August 2013/May documents, familiar with testing and maintain the rigor of the assessment summative Team Leaders Budget 2014 instructional materials, EOC tests for all other science areas and common results assessment Teachers intervention resources assessments. results Collaboration meetings that focus on Dean of Instruction Student disaggregating data from common assessments Formative Science Specialist Curriculum formative and and identifying student & teacher weaknesses and Campus August 2013/May documents, assessment Department Head summative strengths. Working as a collaborative group to find Budget 2014 instructional materials, results Team Leaders assessment resources and trainings to enhance instruction in intervention resources Teachers results needed areas using CLF instructional strategies. Student Provide individual and small group tutors for Student Confidential Dean of Instruction State Curriculum formative students to focus on specific TEKS, in preparation Report, previous October 2013/ documents, Science Specialist Compensatory assessment for the EOC test and the remaining students taking assessment history, at May 2014 instructional materials, Pullout tutors Funds and Record of the TAKS test. risk data intervention resources activities A minimum of 10 students will be recruited to participate in the campus and district science fair Science Specialist and encouraged to advance to the Science and Previous science Dean of Instruction Campus August 2013/May Science fair Stipends Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH) and/or the participation Department Head Budget 2014 results International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Teachers when applicable. Student Freshmen and Sophomore teachers will begin the Executive Director of Latitude tablet formative and implementation of engaging and meaningful Professional September deployment Local, Title II Meeting time summative lessons with the Latitude to Learn professional Learning, Principal, 2013/May 2014 schedule assessment learning plan. Teacher results

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

Advanced Placement teachers will examine College Board Instructional Planning Reports for Curriculum Student Dean of Instruction assessment data leading to demographic score Formative documents, STAAR formative and Department Head Campus August 2013/May and grade distribution analysis to target areas of assessment Blueprints, AWARE summative Team Leaders Budget 2014 weaknesses and needs to guide the results Data, instructional assessment Teachers implementation of proven strategies to assist more materials results students in being successful.

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 1: We will provide rigorous learning opportunities and curricula that transcend state and national standards to improve the achievement of each student while meeting their individual needs and aspirations. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 1.6: Improve the Social Studies student performance of all students and student sub-groups as measured by state, district, and classroom assessments.

NCLB GOAL 5: All students will graduate from high school. STAFF/OTHER RESOURCES EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE STRATEGIES PERSONS NEEDED: HUMAN MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END RESPONSIBLE MATERIAL, FISCAL EVALUATION Utilize the district AWARE system to examine assessment data to target student areas of Dean of Curriculum Student Instruction documents, formative weaknesses and needs in Readiness and Formative Department Campus August 2013/May STAAR Blueprints, and Supporting Standards to guide the assessment Head Budget 2014 AWARE summative results implementation of proven strategies to assist Team Leaders Data, instructional assessment more students in being successful. Teachers materials results

Advanced Placement teachers will examine College Board Instructional Planning Reports for Dean of Curriculum Student assessment data leading to demographic score Instruction documents, formative Formative and grade distribution analysis to target areas of Department Campus August 2013/May STAAR Blueprints, and assessment weaknesses and needs to guide the Head Budget 2014 AWARE summative results implementation of proven strategies to assist Team Leaders Data, instructional assessment more students in being successful. Teachers materials results

Core-area teachers will engage in instruction Curriculum Dean of Student team collaboration meetings focused on documents, Instruction formative disaggregating data from common Formative STAAR Blueprints, Department Campus August 2013/May and assessments, identifying student & teacher assessment AWARE Head Budget 2014 summative weaknesses and strengths, and working as a results Data, CLF Team Leaders assessment collaborative group to enhance instruction in instructional Teachers results needed areas using CLF instructional strategies. materials Students will be provided with additional Curriculum Student resources to increase success in Readiness and formative Formative Dean of Instruction documents, STAAR Supporting Standards through TEKS-based Department Head Campus August 2013/May Blueprints, AWARE and assessment after-school tutorials to assist students in Team Leaders Budget 2014 Data, CLF summative results identified areas of weakness. Teachers instructional assessment materials results

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

resources Teachers will participate in the professional Student Principal, teachers, Professional learning activities aimed at ensuring the general August 2013/May Implementation performance special education Local, Title II development education success of students receiving special 2014 of PD Learning data case manager resources education services. Curriculum Provide staff development focused on quality Formative documents, instructional strategies (CLF) to reach all learners Administrators, August 2013/May Implementation assessment Local instructional including and specifically targeting students teachers 2014 of PD Learning results materials & PD receiving 504 services, including Dyslexia students resources The general education teachers will collaborate Curriculum with the special education teachers to provide staff Student SPED Administrators, documents, development focused on inclusion / co-teach performance Implementation SPED & Gen Ed. Local August-Oct 2013 instructional strategies to reach all learners including and assessment of PD Learning teachers materials & PD specifically targeting special education students. results resources

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 2: We will enhance the character development of each student with emphasis on creating a sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to community. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 2.1: Create/implement service learning opportunities for all levels, Pre-K through 12

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 2: We will enhance the character development of each student with emphasis on creating a sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to community.

PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 2.2: Provide opportunities for all students in character development programs and activities.

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 3: We will recruit, develop and retain compassionate, effective, innovative and highly motivated staff.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 3.1 Ensure all teaching and paraprofessional staff members continue to PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley improve their professional knowledge, skills and meet the “Highly Qualified” requirements as set forth in No Child Left Behind.

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 3: We will recruit, develop and retain compassionate, effective, innovative and highly motivated staff.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 3.2 Ensure all teaching and paraprofessional staff members continue to PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley enhance their job-related knowledge and skills through active participation in professional learning.

NCLB GOAL 2: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL District PD Plan, Dean of Instruction Provide staff development for, implement, and Campus Campus CLF Team Professional monitor the use of Common Learning Framework- Campus Aug 2013/May Professional Assistant Principals Meeting space development Phase 2 Formative Assessment instructional Budget 2014 Development Associate Principal activities strategies. Survey Principal District PD Plan, Provide team leaders with professional Campus Professional Dean of Instruction Campus Aug 2013/May development regarding the establishment and professional Meeting space development Principal Budget 2014 implementation of effective teaching teams. development activities survey Staff Campus Staff Development Provide training for all teachers to be proficient in Development Human-Campus Dean of Instruction TAKS/STAAR data disaggregation to ensure that assistance is TAKS/STAAR Campus Aug 2013/May Staff Math Specialists Data provided to individual student in their areas of Data Budget 2014 Material Science Specialist Progress need. Progress Reports Printing Reports Report Cards Report Cards CIIC will annually review and approve a campus Campus March 2013/May Survey results, professional development plan that is aligned with professional Principal Local, Title II Survey instrument 2014 approved plan the District professional learning plan. learning survey District PD Plan, Dean of Instruction Provide staff development for, implement, and Campus IT Team/Team leads Professional monitor the use of the Latitude technology through Campus Aug 2013/May Meeting space Professional Assistant Principals development use of consultants, district personnel, and campus Budget 2014 Personnel Development Associate Principal activities based Instructional Technology Team. Survey Principal Implement the Latitude to Learn professional Latitude tablet Executive Director of September Meeting time, Survey results, learning plan. (Superintendent’s Target 10) deployment Professional Local, Title II 2013/May 2014 improvement plan approved plan schedule Learning, Principal

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 4: We will focus our use of resources to accelerate learning for all students and eliminate the achievement gap.

PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 4.1: Base all resource allocations upon a thorough analysis of student performance data annually.

NCLB GOAL 5: All students will graduate from high school. RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL Dean of Instruction No Show List Principal No show List Locate and assist students in preparing for Exit Non Completion Associate Principal Non level TAKS/STAAR or meeting course List Asst. Principals Campus Human-Non Completion List requirements for graduation through Credit Aug.-May TAKS Data Counselors Budget Completion Team TAKS Data Recovery, Target Classes, or Clear Stars Evening Graduation Attendance Clerks Graduation School. Deficiencies Truancy Officer Deficiencies CIS Worker Provide students with the opportunity to recover credits for courses in which they were previously Campus Human-Teacher Transcripts Counselors Aug.-May Transcripts unsuccessful through Credit Recovery computer Budget Fiscal-Staffing Unit courses. TAKS/STAAR Human-Pull Out Provide individual and small group tutors for Data Tutors TAKS Scores Targeted students to focus on specific TEKS in preparation Sub Group Data Pull Out Tutors September-April Fiscal-Hourly Wage Tutoring Assistance for TAKS and STAAR tests. Progress Report Material-Printing Attendance Report Card TAKS/STAAR Dean of Instruction Compensatory Human-Instructors Session Conduct TAKS/STAAR Review Sessions on Data Math Specialist Education April Materials-Printing Attendance Saturdays prior to TAKS administration. Sub group Data Science Specialist Targeted Fiscal-Hourly and TAKS

Campus Staff Staff Provide collaboration days for core teachers to be Development Human-Campus Dean of Instruction Development proficient in data disaggregation to ensure targeted TAKS/STAAR Campus Staff TAKS/STAAR Math Specialists Aug.-May assistance is provided to individual student in their Data Budget Material Data Science Specialist areas of need. Progress Reports Printing Progress Reports Report Cards Report Cards

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

CIIC will annually review, report the student achievement results of 1 campus-based student Student Title I, State October Report, CIIC Student data, intervention program and take determine whether assessment Principal compensatory, 2013/January meeting meeting time programs should be continued, modified or results Local 2014 minutes discontinued.

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 4: We will focus our use of resources to accelerate learning for all students and eliminate the achievement gap.

PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 4.2: Ensure that all resource allocations (financial and personnel) support district alignment and campus goals.

NCLB GOAL 5: All students will graduate from high school.

RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL Intervention Students will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and Targeted Staffing, funding, Student Principal November plans/student snacks when attending school on Saturdays for Assistance instructional assessment data Dean of Instruction 2013/May2014 assessment assessment preparation in the Spring. Funds materials results Teachers will be provided with ancillaries to Intervention Targeted Staffing, funding, supplement curriculum and provide students Student Principal October plans/student Assistance instructional additional support needed to achieve academic assessment data Dean of Instruction 2013/May 2014 assessment Funds materials success. results Teachers will teach for extended school days on two days a week during the Spring semester as Intervention well as additional staff will be hired to conduct small Targeted Staffing, funding, Student Principal February plans/student group tutoring for students in need of assistance. Assistance instructional assessment data Dean of Instruction 2014/May 2014 assessment Transportation will be provided for students to the Funds materials results elementary or intermediate school closest to their home. CNA Results; CIIC will annually review instructional budget and Proposed campus CIIC Meeting areas of greatest Principal Local funding May 2014 staffing plan. budget Minutes student need

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CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Fall 2013 to Spring 2014

DISTRICT GOAL 5: We will provide learning environments that are physically safe and emotionally secure for all students, faculty and staff. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 5.1: Implement program specific safety designs in 100% of all required areas.

NCLB GOAL 3: All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning

RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL CIIC will conduct an annual review of Results of Time for facility Completed building/campus safety in collaboration with Safe Principal Local January 2013 building review assessment safety review and Secure Schools Department. Professional learning will be implemented to inform Professional and train all staff of the district safety, drug, and Principal Local September 2013 Meeting time Sign-in sheets learning records security concerns. Provide procedural safety information to parents Prior and community members regarding goals and communication Communication Completed Principal Local September 2013 expectations for conduct on campus. regarding method communication expectations Meet with facility services to implement a plan to Construction Director of Facility Sept. 2013/May Completed execute safe construction of the building during Bond, Local Meeting time schedule Services, Principal 2014 plan building modifications.

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DISTRICT GOAL 5: We will provide learning environments that are physically safe and emotionally secure for all students, faculty and staff. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 5.2: Implement programs with an emphasis on facilitating student relationships.

NCLB GOAL 3: All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning. RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL Provide suicide prevention lesson during advisory Advisory Teacher, Annual Review Needs of Principal, counselor, August class and distribute brochures. N/A Lesson and of Crisis students teachers 2013/June 2014 materials Assessment Present to students conflict resolution/mediation Discipline Data Needs of Principal, counselor, August Human-All Staff, strategies to be used in the classroom during N/A students teachers 2013/June 2014 Materials advisory. Utilize Edukore teamwork process for staff, hallway Needs of Principal, counselor, August Human-All Staff, PEIMS Data N/A visibility and monitoring. students teachers 2013/June 2014 Materials Maintain advisory classes that loop from year to Master Needs of Principal, counselor, August Human-All Staff, year so that students and teachers stay together for N/A Schedule students teachers 2013/June 2014 Materials four years. Present to students curriculum on acceptance Bullying using advisory lessons, “No Place for Hate” Database, Needs of Principal, counselor, August Human-All Staff, programs, reportabully.com, the SSA program, and N/A Discipline students teachers 2013/June 2014 Materials Mix-it-up days. Management System Implement use of district system to identify, Internal review Principal, Assistant August investigate, track, and report allegations of bullying District initiative Local Online system of system Principals, Teachers 2013/June 2014 and cyber-bullying. usage

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DISTRICT GOAL 6: We will lead, develop, and implement a robust parent and community involvement program to successfully achieve the district mission and objectives. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 6.1: Provide opportunities for all parents to participate in activities as a partner in their child’s educational process.

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DISTRICT GOAL 7: We will nurture, support, and develop collaborative leadership at all levels throughout the learning community. PRINCIPAL: Michele Staley PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 7.1: Ensure that staff will be a member of a professional learning community and will continue to improve and reflect on their practice.

NCLB GOAL 2: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. RESOURCES STAFF/OTHER EVIDENCE OF NEEDS FUNDING/ TIMELINE NEEDED: HUMAN STRATEGIES PERSONS MONITORING/ ASSESSMENT SOURCE START/END MATERIAL, RESPONSIBLE EVALUATION FISCAL All teachers are members of a professional learning community within their department. The academic CCISD and Human-Association- core areas will meet in subject level teams as well. Administrative Administration N/A August-June Principal Materials- Agendas Collaboration across the district for elective and Requirement TEAMS/Computer non-core teachers for professional learning. Human-Teachers Administrators and teachers will begin training and Administrative and Administrators Eduphoria practicing instructional rounds to enhance observations and All Administration N/A August-June Materials Documentation classroom pedagogy. teacher requests. Rounds agenda Executive Director of Professional Professional Professional August Implement the CCISD Professional Learning Plan. District initiative Local, Title II Development learning Development, 2013/June 2014 resources attendance Principal Campus-based Attendance Instructional technology team established to guide technology August Professional records, Principal Local the implementation of Latitude to Learn. readiness 2013/June 2014 Learning resources meeting assessment minutes

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COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

School Profile

Clear Brook High School is one of 44 campuses in the Clear Creek Independent School District. Clear Brook High School opened its doors in 1988. Clear

Brook High School serves 2,534 students in grades 9 to 12. Five years ago, 2,930 students were served by the campus, which is a decrease of 14%.

The student population is as follows:

Demographic 2011-12 2006-07 African American 14.5 14.0 Hispanic 25.5 18.3 White 43.7 54.4 American Indian 0.2 0.3 Asian 14.8 13.0 Pacific Islander .02 Two or More Races 1.1 Economically Disadv. 26.6 13.6 Limited English Prof. 2.0 1.6

The overall mobility rate for the campus is approximately 10.7%, with a drop-out rate of .2%. The average daily attendance rate for students is 95.04%.

The average daily attendance rate for staff is 97.9%.

Special Programs

Our State Compensatory Program (SCE) consists of:

 After school tutoring

 Pull-out tutoring

 Saturday camps

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Process

The Clear Brook High School needs assessment process is described below. The campus instructional improvement committee evaluated student performance data, survey results, and the following data: AEIS Reports, State Accountability Summary, STAAR data, Attendance Report, and TEA System

Safeguards. Double Click on the image at the bottom of the CIIP to see the entire PDF attachment of reports.

Committee members reviewed the data listed above to identify areas of strengths and needs.

Student Achievement: Using the accountability Summary (report attached), CBHS students met standard on the states target scores in all categories:  Student achievement (87%)  Student progress (29%)  Closing performance gaps (80%)  Post-secondary readiness (91%)

Strengths: CBHS students when compared to other CCISD students scored higher in  Math (+1%)  Science (+4%)  Social Studies (+1%)

Needs: CBHS students when compared to other CCISD scored lower in  Writing (-14%)  Reading (-4%)

System Safeguards  Failed on SPED writing

Specific need of evaluation of above scores and addressing specific needs, within the 9th and 10th grade ELA curriculum and teaching strategies. Comparative STAAR data tables and System Safeguards attached.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment:

Strengths: The Clear Brook professional learning community is set up into departments with academic core teaching teams. These teaching teams are continually evaluating student needs, tailoring instruction accordingly, and defining ways to assess learning, whether formative or summative.

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Needs: Collaborative teams continue to improve lessons, common assessments, and disaggregate student data. Throughout the year each academic team celebrates student success and progress. Teams continue to build on technology knowledge and seek ways to use technology to enhance student engagement.

Family and Community Involvement:

Strengths: We have various grade level meetings throughout the year as well as Open House to bridge the family connection. We extended an invitation to all parents to be a part of the CIIC team, invited them to be a part of the PTSA, and continue to reach out with weekly callouts to keep families informed about school happenings.

Needs: Continue to reach out to build community involvement and seek ways to foster the home/school relationship. Improve communication about CCISD4me to engage parents in the Latitude to Learn initiative.

Teacher Quality: Staff Information 11-12 AEIS Report: Total teachers: 160  1st year teachers 3.7%  1-5 years 34.3%  6-10 years 25.4%  11-20 years 32.7%  20+ years 16.2.

Strengths: Staff varies in years of teaching; therefore there are varying degrees of content knowledge, but with that comes fresh and new ideas.

Needs: Continue to foster our professional learning community and continue to build our capacity for successful teaching through successful collaboration.

School Climate: The Clear Brook parent survey:

Strengths:  85% felt welcomed at our school  95% of our parents said that their student was provided textbooks for class

Needs:  39% gave us C or below on what grade they would give Brook on how well we are educating their child o Decrease that number and score more A’s and B’s in that area  40% of the parents feel that feedback is not provided on homework o Increase the connection between home and school in relationship to content specifics

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School Organization: Our school is organized into departments with academic teaching teams organized into each department. We continue to focus on inter- school collaboration to create a professional learning community where all staff are valued and work together for continued growth.

Strengths: Teachers make use of planning time with their team and appreciate that we have specific time allotted for this valuable collaboration.

Needs: Develop more character building activities within our advisory classes, with a highlight on developing a digital citizenship honor code for CBHS. Within our teaching teams discuss project based learning and personalized learning, seek ways this could be imbedded in our curriculum to continue to foster 21st century learning.

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Campus Instructional Improvement Plan 2013-2014

Texas Public Education Mission Statement

Texas Public Education Goals

Texas Public Education Objectives

Clear Creek I.S.D. Mission Statement

District Motto:

Courage, Collaboration, Innovation, Self-Direction

Statement of Beliefs

We believe that:

CAMPUS INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES