Willis High School Campus Improvement Plan 2018
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Willis Independent School District Willis High School 2018-2019 Campus Improvement Plan Accountability Rating: Met Standard Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 1 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm Mission Statement The mission at WHS is to ensure that all decisions made are in the best interest of students and their success, both in and out of the classroom. Vision At Willis High School, teachers and staff are committed to developing the minds and empowering the success of our students. Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 2 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm Comprehensive Needs Assessment Demographics Demographics Summary WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL During the 2018-19 academic year, Willis High School will serve over 2100 students. The demographic breakdown of the student population remained consistent with the percentages observed over the past five years. Student enrollment increased 5.82% from the end of the 2017-2018 school year with a student population of: Female 49.08% Male 50.92% American Indian 0.38% Asian 0.76% Black 7.89% Pacific Islander 0.05% White 51.58% 2 or more races 3.21% Hispanic 36.14% Students enrolled were identified as: At Risk 47.95% a decrease of 1.1% Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 3 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm Economically Disadvantaged 58.05% an increase of 5.94% Limited English Proficient 10.01% an increase of 1.13% Students will receive services in the following programs: ESL 9.68% CTE 76.76% Free Lunch 50.87% Reduced Lunch 7.18% GT 4.72% Special Education 7.42% Dyslexia 2.03% The campus also experienced a 5.66% increase in mobility rate ending the 2017-18 school year at 21.68%. TEACHER Teacher retention rate for the current year is 80.9%. Demographics Strengths The WHS student demographics have remained consistent over the past five years allowing for a proactive approach to staff development and instructional planning and implementation of instructional supports appropriate for the sub-populations served. Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 4 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm Problem Statement 1: Student attendance is low. Root Cause: No system in place to consistently address students with excessive absences and/or truancy. Problem Statement 2: Historically, WHS ESL students have demonstrated limited success on state assessments. The WHS ESL student population has reached 9.7%, requiring the implementation of appropriate instructional supports and practices this year. Root Cause: Improvement of current ESL instructional practices needed. Problem Statement 3: Student enrollment is expected to increase significantly over the next few years due to forecasted construction of over 4500 homes in Willis over the next few years. Root Cause: Construction of new homes in the Willis area. Problem Statement 4: The EcoDis population at WHS increased about 6% from the previous year requiring special attention be paid to academic intervention, teacher staff development and implementation of effective instructional practices. Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 5 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm Student Academic Achievement Student Academic Achievement Summary STAAR Data: For the 2018 STAAR EOC tests, Willis High School had an increase in “Masters Grade Level” in ELA I, ELA II, and Algebra I. There was an increase in “Meets Grade Level” from 51.3% in 2017 to 52.93% in 2018 on the ELA II test. On the Algebra I test, “Meets Grade Level” increased from 43.58% in 2017 to 53.74% in 2018. Other data is listed below: English I EOC: Out of 551 students, 58.08% approached grade level, 39.75% met grade level, and 5.81% mastered grade level. English II EOC: Out of 495 students, 69.29% approached grade level, 52.92 met grade level, and 7.47% mastered grade level. Algebra I: Out of 495 students, 81.01% approached grade level, 53.74% met grade level, and 29.7% mastered grade level. Biology: Out of 468 students, 86.75% approached grade level, 62.61% met grade level, and 19.87% mastered grade level. Out of 450 students, 94% approached grade level, 73.33 met grade level, and 39.11% mastered grade level. Other Data: In 2018, 53.6% of our students took the SATs. This was a decrease from 2017 when 56.2% of the students took the SAT. 911 students took the PSAT test which was given to all tenth and eleventh graders. On TELPAS, there was a decrease in Listening, Speaking, and Writing proficiencies from 2017 to 2018. Student Academic Achievement Strengths At Willis High School there were significant gains on the ELA I and ELA II EOC tests where students “Mastered Grade Level.” In 2018, Willis High School scored in Quartile 2 for our SAT and ACT scores in Math and Science. There was a 10% gain in “Meets Grade Level” on the Algebra I EOC from 43.58% in 2017 to 53.74% in 2018 Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 6 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm Problem Statements Identifying Student Academic Achievement Needs Problem Statement 1: EOC scores decreased in “Approaches Grade Level” and “Meets Grade Level” in ELA I, ELA II, Algebra I, and Biology. Root Cause: Teaching strategies do match the student needs and levels. Problem Statement 2: TELPAS scores have decreased in all proficiencies. Root Cause: There is not a clear understanding of the ELPS and they are not being used effectively in the classroom. Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 7 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm School Processes & Programs School Processes & Programs Summary TEKS Resource Systems - provides content and support for an online curriculum management system. The content includes curriculum components and sample unit assessment items aligned to the most current versions of the State Board of Education-adopted standards (TEKS). Texas Teachers Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) - strives to capture the holistic nature of teaching – the idea that a constant feedback loop exists between teachers and students, and gauging the effectiveness of teachers requires a consistent focus on how students respond to their teacher’s instructional practices. Enriching Students - is the Response to Intervention (RTI) tool that is specifically designed to meet the challenges of scheduling middle and high school students for regular RTI sessions. Never has it been easier to implement an RTI program in your middle and secondary school. Measure Academic Progress (MAP) Suite - is an assessment system that’s all about measuring what matters so you can support growth and skill mastery for every student. University Interscholastic League (UIL) - exists to provide educational extracurricular academic, athletic, and music contests. The initials UIL have come to represent quality educational competition administered by school people on an equitable basis. Professional Learning Community (PLC) - An ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. Odysseyware - Educators can give students the ability to earn credits for failed or incomplete courses without having to repeat the entire course, enabling students to complete the work at their own pace and focus on just the concepts they have not yet mastered. Advanced Academics - Gifted & Talented Services, Dual Credit, Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Career Technical Education (CTE) - programs offer a sequence of courses that provide students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions. TEAMS for Student - is a real-time, web-based solution that allows Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators access up-to-date and accurate data from anywhere they have internet access. Eduphoria - integrated apps assist in every aspect of the school day, from lesson planning to monitor student progress, streamlining administrative duties, and providing a collaborative platform for education professionals. Willis High School Campus #170-904-002 8 of 25 Generated by Plan4Learning.com November 27, 2018 3:19 pm eStar (eSPED) - allows users to enter data safely and quickly anytime, anywhere-with full compliance with federal and state-specific reporting regulations and data safeguards through our Tier-1 Provider partnership with Level (3) Communications. School Processes & Programs Strengths TEKS Resource Systems (Strength): Teachers are able to create common assessments to measure student performance that meets the standards. Texas Teachers Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) (Strength): All teachers are required to attend an annual refresher training on the principles and processes of the evaluation system and how it relates to improving student performance. Enriching Students (Strength): Targeted intervention student accountability. Measure Academic Progress (MAP) (Strength): Identify achievement gaps sooner and monitor academic growth. University Interscholastic League (UIL) (Strength): It ensures all students are passing all academic courses. Professional Learning Community (PLC) (Strength): Creates a culture of collaboration focused on student and teacher learning. Odysseyware (Strength): Increase graduation rates and improve student outcomes. Advanced Academics (Strength): Increased student enrollment. Career Technical Education (CTE) (Strength) - The programs offer 17 different certifications. TEAMS for Student (Strength): real-time automation views instantly as updates take place. Eduphoria (Strength): Empowers teachers eStar (eSPED) (Strength) - more than one person can view and enter recommendations on a child without having the actual document. Problem Statements Identifying School Processes & Programs Needs Problem Statement 1: There is a group of disengaged students on campus who are not being reached.