Improvement Plan

Clint Independent School District

Horizon High School

2018-2019 Goals/Performance Objectives/StrategiesAccountability Rating: Met Standard

Distinction Designations:Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading

Academic Achievement in MathematicsAcademic Achievement in Science

Postsecondary Readiness

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Mission StatementHorizon High School creates a safe learning environment that enables all students to use a rigorous curriculum to develop academically and graduate with

their desired endorsement.

VisionStudents will embody “Scorpion Strong” by becoming lifelong learners who are responsible, productive and engaged citizen poised to successfully compete

within an evolving global community.

Value StatementWe are Scorpion

Scholarly

Tenacious

Resilient

Outstanding

Noble

Generous

#ScorpionStrong


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Table of Contents

Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Goal 1: Horizon High School will be a model of high standards for student academic excellence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Goal 2: Horizon High School will ensure a safe, well disciplined positive, learning environment for all students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Goal 3: Horizon High School will operate efficiently, being fiscally responsible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Goal 4: Horizon High School will utilize best practices for attracting qualified personnel and retaining highly effective employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Goal 5: Horizon High School will include parents, community and business members in the education of all students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26


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Goals

Revised/Approved: September 14, 2018

Goal 1: Horizon High School will be a model of high standards for student academic excellence.

Performance Objective 1: By June 2019, 90% of students will attain proficiency or better in all courses and in the ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies andScience sections of the state assessments.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1:

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactReviews

Formative SummativeOct Jan Mar June

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 4

1) Supply English teachers with the appropriatesoftware needed. Supply classrooms withinstructional supplies (to include but not limited toinstructional poster, maps, globes, games, answerboards) miscellaneous operational supplies,furniture and reading materials, to include summerschool. They will also be equipped withinstructional technology and audio visual resourcessuch as, but not limited to, teacher laptops ordesktops, software, flash drives, headphones withand without microphones. Interactive TV's,speakers, internet access, and the requiredsupporting hardware and software equipment.

2.5, 2.6 TeachersCampusAdministration

Unit Assessments, Walkthrough, Observations,Course Failure Rates, Purchase Requisitions,Inventory

Funding Sources: 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 23620.00, 199 GENERAL FUND - 18800.00, 244 VOC ED BASIC GRANT - 18200.00, 410IMA - 20000.00


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Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 6 CSF 7

2) Provide time for teachers to collaboratively planrigorous and engaging student-centered lessons,common formative assessments, drill down data andto evaluate student work samples. Substitutes costswill be used to provide time for teacher planning ifneeded.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Curriculum CoachAdministratorsDepartment chairs

Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes,Walkthrough Observations, Course Failure Rates,PLC documentation, EOC scores

Funding Sources: 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 0.00

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 6 CSF 7

3) Provide staff development and on-going trainingon school reform initiatives, differentiatedinstructional strategies, intervention strategies,instructional technology, data analysis, commonassessment development, best practices pedagogy,classroom management, state assessmentrequirements and framework, safe and drug freeinitiatives and special-populations instructionservices/support to facilitate effective differentiatedinstruction for students receiving 504 services,Limited-English Proficient services, SpecialEducation services, At-Risk, Low SocioeconomicStatus and Gifted students and all otherdemographic student groups. Use of generalprofessional development supplies and resources tosupport staff development projects. Staffdevelopment through AVID, eight staff and twoadmin will attend. Strategies from AVID will beshared with all teachers, to include but not limitedto, Cornell Notes, Socratic Seminar, PhilosophicalChairs, Inquiry, Reading, Writing and Organization.Staff development activities will be campus-basedor non-campus based and supported by substitutecosts as needed.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Curriculum CoachCampusAdministrationCounselors

Sign in Sheets, Unit Assessments, Walkthroughobservations, course failure rates and EOC scores



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Targeted Support StrategyCritical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 6

4) Campus wide implementation of Reading andWriting across the Curriculum. Students will readand write in every class. Students will read 10minutes and write in class every day. Reading andwriting strategies from AVID will be provided forstaff. Students will use resources such as Overdriveto check out books for the power reading.

2.4, 2.6 AdministratorsCurriculum CoachDepartment ChairsTeachers

Student writing samplesWalkthrough observationsLesson Plans

Problem Statements: Demographics 1Funding Sources: 199 GENERAL FUND - 5500.00, 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 1500.00


5) Continue use of common formative assessmentsto assess student learning of core curriculum contentand to identify areas in which students needadditional support. Common assessments will becreated in PLCs to include one to two studentexpectations and have seven to ten questions. Dataand artifacts will be compiled to direct instructionand interventions.

2.4, 2.6 AdministratorsCurriculum CoachCore Teachers

Unit assessment results



6) Students will be trained on writing conventions,thesis, main idea and use of supporting details in allEnglish classes to include Practical and Technicalwriting courses. Teachers and students will beprovided with a program and/or software that willassist in the writing conventions. Some of theprograms being used are PEG writing, No Red Inkand ABYDOS.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 English TeachersCurriculum Coachand CampusAdministrators

Review of student work samples.EOC resultsTurn It In programSSI - Student Success Initiative



7) HHS will focus on developing a coaching modelto support quality teaching strategies by providingprofessional development on areas of need; teamteaching, provide strategies to enhance learning, useof learning stations and provide modeling forteachers.

2.5, 2.6 Curriculum Coach,Administration,Department Chairs

Learning Walks, walk throughs and observations


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Critical Success FactorsCSF 7

8) Provide teachers with opportunities for continuedstaff development over the summer.

Curriculum CoachCampusAdministrationDistrictInstructional Team

Participation rates, sign in sheets, week long staffdevelopment, AP Institutes


CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4

9) Provide individualized targeted instruction inareas of deficiency for students who are at risk offailing a course or EOC state assessment. Studentswill be referred to Saturday EOC Camps, SPEDSaturday Camps, in-school camps, after-schooltutoring and EOC Parental Meetings.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 CampusAdministrationCurriculum CoachTeachers who areproviding targetedtutoring

EOC results, failure reports,STAAR resultsClass Rosters

Funding Sources: 199 GENERAL FUND - 1000.00


10) Provide supplemental materials to aid in thealignment of core content areas to closeperformance gaps for students served throughspecial education and ESL to include but not limitedto StemScopes, Achieve 3000, BrainPop, Newsela,AVID Weekly and AVID library, headsets forclassroom use and testing.

2.5, 2.6 Special educationteachers, GTCoordinator,Librarian, ESLTeacher, CoreTeachers

Lesson plans, walk throughs, Data Dialogue,Tutoring plans

Funding Sources: 410 IMA - 6076.30, 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 11000.00, 199 GENERAL FUND - 2340.00


11) Provide professional development opportunitiesfor instructional technology training.

CampusAdministration,Curriculum Coach,Core Teachers

Walk throughs, lesson plans, PLC, agendas, sign insheets, one to one initiative


12) Provide students and teachers with instructionalsupport from instructional aide. Instructional aidewill work with small groups, all special populationsor individual students at risk of failing courses orstate assessments.

2.6 AdministrationCampusCurriculum Coach

WalkthroughsState assessment dataFailure reports



13) Provide training for Response to Interventionteams.

2.6 Administration Response to Intervention ReferralsFailure Reports


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14) Students will be afforded the opportunity to takethe following assessments: SAT, TSI, ASVAB, stateassessments for cosmotology, first aid, and CTEcertifications. Transportation will be provided ifnecessary.

TeachersAdministration

Assessment resultsCertifications attained


Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 6 CSF 7

15) The campus will continue the AVID programutilizing the AVID course as an elective. Teacherswill use Focused Notes and WICOR strategies aspart of the AVID program. Teachers will also beprovided with training in AVID strategies.

2.5 AdministrationCurriculum CoachAVID coordinatorAVID site-basedteam

AssessmentsFailure reportsWalkthroughsState assessment data


16) The campus will adopt and/or purchaseinstructional materials and supplies that align to thecurriculum and support district initiatives in Mathand Science. Students will use Stratostar as part ofthe scientific method.

TeachesAdministrationCurriculum Coach

AssessmentsPassing RatesStudent Engagement

Funding Sources: 199 GENERAL FUND - 5000.00, 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 5000.00


17) Special Education Teachers will be suppliedwith supplemental materials to increase student'sskills in core and living skills classes. For examplecolored paper for Foldables, manipulatives,detergent, disinfectant wipes, diapers, wipes, DiaperGenie Refills and items used in everyday life.

2.6 TeachersDepartment ChairAdministration

Student EngagementAssessmentWalkthroughs



18) Math and Engineering classes will supportinvestigations and hands on activities related toSTEM with a focus on engineering. Students willengage in activities in class and also participate incompetitions, conferences and workshops. Studentswill be provided robotic equipment to includeSphero SPRK and arenas.

2.5 Teachers Student CollaborationHigh Order ThinkingMath Sense

Funding Sources: 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 2500.00, 199 GENERAL FUND - 5000.00


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19) Social studies classes will support studentsthrough after school tutoring and EOC tutoring andcamps. Strategies for these sessions include coloredpaper for foldables, chart paper for timelines,composition books, maps, posters, technology forpresentations, videos, flyers, and the like.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 TeachersCampusAdministration




20) Supply Math teachers with the appropriatesoftware needed. Supply classrooms withinstructional supplies (to include but not limited toinstructional poster, games, answer boards)miscellaneous operational supplies, furniture andreading materials, to include summer school. Theywill also be equipped with instructional technologyand audio visual resources such as, but not limitedto, teacher laptops or desktops, software, flashdrives, graphing calculators, Interactive TV's,speakers, internet access, and the requiredsupporting hardware and software equipment.

2.4 TeachersCampusAdministration




21) Supply Social Studies teachers with theappropriate software needed. Supply classroomswith instructional supplies (to include but notlimited to instructional poster, maps, globes, games,answer boards) miscellaneous operational supplies,furniture and reading materials, to include summerschool. They will also be equipped withinstructional technology and audio visual resourcessuch as, but not limited to, teacher laptops ordesktops, software, flash drives, headphones withand without microphones. Interactive TV's,speakers, internet access, and the requiredsupporting hardware and software equipment.





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22) Supply Science teachers with the appropriatesoftware needed. Supply classrooms withinstructional supplies (to include but not limited toinstructional poster, charts, games, answer boards)miscellaneous operational supplies, furniture andreading materials, to include summer school. Theywill also be equipped with instructional technologyand audio visual resources such as, but not limitedto, teacher laptops or desktops, scientific and/orgraphing calculators, software, flash drives,headphones with and without microphones.Interactive TV's, speakers, internet access, and therequired supporting hardware and softwareequipment. Equip science labs with resources andsupplies needed such as but not limited to soapboxderby carts and other experimental supplies.





23) Supply CTE teachers with the appropriatesoftware needed for instructional purposes. Supplyclassrooms with instructional supplies (to includebut not limited to instructional poster, games,answer boards) miscellaneous operational suppliesto include fuel for the fire truck, furniture andreading materials. They will also be equipped withinstructional technology and audio visual resourcessuch as, but not limited to, teacher laptops ordesktops, software, flash drives, speakers, internetaccess, and the required supporting hardware andsoftware equipment.

CTE TeachersCampusAdministration


Funding Sources: 199 GENERAL FUND - 54000.00, 244 VOC ED BASIC GRANT - 4500.00


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24) Supply Foreign Language teachers with theappropriate software needed for instructionalpurposes. Supply classrooms with instructionalsupplies (to include but not limited to instructionalposter, maps, globes, games, answer boards)miscellaneous operational supplies, furniture andreading materials. They will also be equipped withinstructional technology and audio visual resourcessuch as, but not limited to, teacher laptops ordesktops, software, flash drives, headphones withand without microphones, speakers, internet access,and the required supporting hardware and softwareequipment.

CTE TeachersCampusAdministration


Funding Sources: 410 IMA - 10000.00

= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = No Progress = Discontinue

Performance Objective 1 Problem Statements:

DemographicsProblem Statement 1: During the 2017-2018 school year there were 1313 referrals. Root Cause 1: There are inconsistancies in classroom management.


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Performance Objective 2: By June 2019, 70% of English Learners, in all sub-groups, will progress at least one language proficiency level, pass 7/8 coursesand achieve Level II performance all state assessments required for graduation.






CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4

1) 9th and 10th Grade EL students will be scheduledinto a 45-minute ESL class. This class will besupported with supplemental supplies and resources,such as planned individual tutoring.

2.4, 2.6 LPACAdministratorLPAC CommitteeELL TeacherELAR teacherSpEd Teacher

Common Assessments, Walkthroughs, Observations,Course Failure Rates, TELPAS Scores, StateAssessment Scores



2) 11th and 12th grade EL's will also be supportedin core courses with SIOP and Seidlitz trainedteachers and supplemental supplies and resources.

2.6 LPACAdministrator,LPAC CommitteeCore SubjectTeachers

Common Assessments, Walkthroughs, Observations,Course Failure Rates, TELPAS Scores, StateAssessment Scores

Funding Sources: 199 GENERAL FUND - 2573.00Targeted Support Strategy


3) Students will be provided intervention supportsuch as tutoring after school or Saturdays toimprove course passing rates and performance onstate assessments. Teachers will be provided extra-duty pay for targeted student intervention tutoringafter school and/or Saturday.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Administrators,CampusCurriculum Coach,All teachers

Common Assessments, Walkthroughs, Observations,Course Failure Rates, TELPAS Scores, StateAssessment Scores, RTI documentation, Sign InSheets



4) Use software to facilitate student English-Language acquisition; such as, Achieve 3000.

2.4, 2.6 ELL TeacherLPACAdministrator

Pre and Post TestsUsage Reports



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5) Continue use of language acquisition kits, suchas, Imagine Learning and English 3D for ELstudents to facilitate language development.Services will be provided by EL teacher.

2.4, 2.6 ELL TeacherCampusCurriculum Coach

Pre and Post Test Assessments

Funding Sources: 263 ESEA, TIII LEP - 4880.00


6) Build student background knowledge via fieldtrips and other authentic learning experiences toenhance student learning at least once a year.

2.5, 2.6 ELL Teacher,ELAR Teacher

Common Assessments, Walkthroughs, Observations,Course Failure Rates, TELPAS Scores, StateAssessment Scores, Lesson plans


CSF 1

7) The RTI Committee will work with LEP andSPED students. Will monitor these studentsacademic progress after each reporting period toinclude testing for placement or exit.

2.4, 2.6 LPAC committeeLPAC clerkRTI CommitteeSPED Department

LPAC minutes, RTI minutes, SPED reports


8) Supply core subject teachers with the appropriatetechnology to facilitate instruction, to include butnot limited to, audio visual resources, teacherlaptops or desktops, software, flash drives, mediaprojector, disk readers, document readers,headphones with and without microphones,interactive TV's, speakers, internet access, and therequired supporting hardware and softwareequipment.

2.5, 2.6 TeachersCampusAdministration





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Performance Objective 3: By June 2019, 95% of all students will be on schedule to graduate in four years or less and 50% will demonstrate college andcareer readiness as measured by performance index four.





1) Maintain on-line programs, such as PLATO forafter school, weekend drop-out recovery and studenttutorials. Transportation for after school tutorialswill be provided.

2.6 CampusAdministration,CurriculumCoach,Counselors,ProgramCoordinator,Librarian andLibrary Aides

Common Assessments, Walkthrough, Observations,Course Failure Rates, tutorial student progress reportsPLATO progress reports

Funding Sources: 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 12240.00, 199 GENERAL FUND - 0.01Critical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 4

2) Provide extra duty pay, instructional supplies andequipment for teachers to conduct targeted afterschool for course completion, in school camps andSaturday School tutoring support for End of Courseexams.

2.4, 2.6 CampusCurriculum Coach,Administration,Core Teachers

Course Failure Rates, Student Sign-In sheets,Retention Rate and Graduation Rate



3) Student attendance will be monitored by thecampus Attendance Committees. Students who haveexceeded 10% absenteeism will be reviewed by theattendance committee and upon recommendationplaced in the credit redemption program or receivetheir credits. The campus will contact parents toparticipate in attendance committee meetings.

Administrators,Counselors,Attendance Clerks,CampusAttendanceCommittee,Students, Parents,Members to includethe Communities inSchoolsCoordinators

Attendance Reports, Agendas, Credit RedemptionContracts, Loss of Credit Report



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4) Incentives will be provided to improve campusattendance among students, teachers and staff.Students with perfect attendance will be have pizzawith the principal once a semester. Teachers andstaff will have breakfast with administration once ayear for two or less absences a semester.

Administrators,Counselors,Attendance Clerks,Communities inSchoolsCoordinators

Attendance ReportsGraduation Rates

5) The College and Career Readiness Center willfacilitate student college and career exploration inaddition to coordinating the scholarship applicationprocess. The center will be equipped with internet-accessible computers, productivity software andinstructional technology for presentations andstudent use. Each 12th grade student will applyonline to at least 5 institutions of higher education,apply for at least 5 scholarships and complete thefree application for federal student aid process(FAFSA). The junior class will apply for onescholarship in during English 3 class.

College and CareerCounselor,CounselorsEnglish Teachers

Scholarship Totals, Grant Totals



6) Instruction may be supported by field trips toenhance classroom learning activities.

2.5 Teachers Course Failure Rates, Lesson Plans

Funding Sources: 199 GENERAL FUND - 2537.00, 244 VOC ED BASIC GRANT - 3000.00

7) The campus will host an on-site college fair toprovide students with direct access to collegerecruiters. Light hospitality will be provided forcollege recruiters and representatives.

College ReadinessCounselor,Counselors

College applications, scholarships and attendancerosters.


8) The College Career Readiness Center andcounselors will conduct class presentations onSenior year requirements, the college process andopportunities for TSI testing through one coredepartment for all students at the junior level.Students in the 10th grade will be afforded theopportunity to challenge the TSI if they are enrolledin P/AP English and math classes.

College Career andReadinessCounselorRegular educationcounselorsAdministratorsTeachers

Presentations through core classes for Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors and SeniorsTSI testing

Funding Sources: 199 GENERAL FUND - 6000.00Critical Success Factors

CSF 5

9) The campus will host a FAFSA (free applicationfor student federal aid) night to facilitate the processfor students and parents. Additional nights may beoffered based on need.

3.2 College Career andReadinessCounselor RegulareducationcounselorsAdministrators

FAFSA(s) night sign-in sheets


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Goal 2: Horizon High School will ensure a safe, well disciplined positive, learning environment forall students.

Performance Objective 1: By June 2019, Level II offenses resulting in In-School Suspension will be reduced by 10% from 2017 offenses.






1) Random canine drug sweeps will take place on abi-weekly basis.

Assistant Principal,Campus Security,Canine Unit

Reduction in number of drug related offensesrequiring placement in DAEP


2) Development of a school-wide disciplinemanagement program featuring commonexpectations and consequences. Presentations toinclude topics of anti-Bullying, conflict resolution,anger management, dating violence, drugprevention, stress management, character education,suicide intervention and prevention training for staffmembers and other social/emotional skills mandatedby state policy.

CampusAdministration,CounselorsCriminal JusticeClub

Observations, referrals, surveysClass meetingsPeer MediationAssemblies


3) Use of class presentations at the start of theschool year during class meetings for studentsexplaining academic and behavioral expectations.Reinforce expectations as needed.

CampusAdministrationCounselorsCommunities inSchoolsCoordinatorsTeachers

Observations, referrals, surveys, presentations


4) Discipline data will be reviewed every nineweeks to assess the school-wide discipline plan andshared with the leadership team.

CampusAdministrationDiscipline Clerk

Referrals, Discipline report


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5) Tardy Sweeps will be conducted to ensure thatstudents are in class on time to utilize instructionaltime to the fullest. Teachers will also haveexpectations when lock outs are not conducted.

CampusAdministrationSecurityTeachers

Lock out logs, Lunch/After school detention logs



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Goal 2: Horizon High School will ensure a safe, well disciplined positive, learning environment for all students.

Performance Objective 2: By June 2019, the number of discipline referrals for disruptive conduct will be less than 50 per grade level.






1) Teachers will follow their classroom disciplineplan and contact parent prior to referring a student toadministration. Campus administration will addressdiscipline with in 48 hours. Level three and fouroffenses will be dealt with immediately.Administration will be consistent in addressingstudent.

CampusAdministratorsTeachers

Referrals for disruptive conduct behavior will bedecreased.



2) Parents of students receiving In School Suspensionor Out of School suspension will be notified the sameday by the designated Discipline Administrator. Aparent conference will be required for all Out ofSchool Suspension issued; however, if parent isunable to meet a conference call may take place.

Administration Documentation on referrals, call logs, documentationin Skyward.


3) Implement a voluntary "Teen Court" process.

AdministrationCriminal JusticeClub

Teen Court referralsSign in sheets


4) Implement an alignment between disciplinaryconsequences to the infraction.

Administrators Infractions have the same consequences as reflected onreferrals



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Goal 2: Horizon High School will ensure a safe, well disciplined positive, learning environment for all students.

Performance Objective 3: Provide interventions for students to ensure that they are provided support and to help develop a safe learning environment.






1) Two Communities in Schools coordinators willassist with:*College and career readiness including pre-employment preparation*Enrichment activities*Health and human services including mental healthand basic needs*Parent and family involvement including homevisits*Supportive guidance and counseling*Support attendance policies

3.2 CampusAdministrationCIS PersonnelTeachersCounselors

Student referral logsParent sign in sheetsCounseling recordsParent night presentationsHome visit logs



2) Presentations that target discipline issues based onthe Campus Discipline report to include, but notlimited to tardies, truancy, drugs, bullying,appropriate use of technology, attendance, etc.

Communities inSchoolsCoordinator,Counselors, SchoolResource Officer,Administration,Teachers

Student attendance sign in sheets.Decrease in documented referralsone-on-one documented sessions




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Goal 3: Horizon High School will operate efficiently, being fiscally responsible

Performance Objective 1: By June 2019, all budget deadlines will have successfully been met.





1) Train teachers on district budget protocols andthe campus budget deadline calendar.

PrincipalBudget Clerk

Purchase requisitions, Purchase requisition denials

2) The principal will meet with the budget clerk on abi-weekly basis to review account balances and toapprove or deny campus purchase requisitions.Coach employees on how to adjust deniedrequisitions.

PrincipalBudget ClerkPrincipal'sSecretary

Purchase requisitions, Purchase requisition denials



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Goal 4: Horizon High School will utilize best practices for attracting qualified personnel andretaining highly effective employees.

Performance Objective 1: By June 2019, we will serve students with 100% highly qualified teachers, administrators, nurse and counselors that have beenprovided with training to meet the needs of diverse students.






1) Provide teachers with a clear set of expectationsfor creating supportive, quality teaching and learningenvironments as well as expectations for classroommanagement and professionalism following the TexasCode of Ethics.

2.6 CampusAdministratorsCurriculum Coach

Walkthrough, Observations, Course Failure Rates,Discipline Reports, State Assessment Results, Surveys,Teacher created assessments, T-TESS process.


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CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 6 CSF 7

2) Provide staff development opportunities andplanning resources to teachers, support staff,counselors, nurse and administrators in the form ofconferences, workshops, seminars, site visits,instructional rounds and book studies to facilitatesuccessful implementation of campus and districtinitiatives such as, but not limited to: DifferentiatedInstruction, SPED student support, LEP studentsupport, GT student support, 504 student support,Effective Teaming, Inclusion, Common InstructionalFramework Strategies, Content-Specific Workshops,Cooperative Learning, Co-teaching, CollegeReadiness, Data Analysis and Disaggregation, Depthof Knowledge, Drop-Out Recovery, Dual Credit,Advanced Placement, Drop-out Prevention, socialand emotional well-being, hygiene, PrometheanBoards, Word Wall training, Sheltered Instruction,Reading/Writing Across the Curriculum and otherprofessional collaborative and relational structuressuch as Effective Teaming,AVID, ProfessionalLearning Communities, Costa' levels, StudentSuccess Tealms, Kegan and positive workplaceenvironment principles to facilitate teacher efficacyand retention of highly qualified teachers. Substituteswill be provided for those occasions as appropriate.SIBME Observation and walk through software willbe used to inform teacher, administration aboutclassroom instruction and will be used as a vehicle toplan and implement professional development forindividual, small group or faculty training. The use ofScience Toolkit professional development trainingwill also be utilized.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 CampusAdministrationCurriculum CoachNurseCounselors

Common Assessments, Walkthrough, Observations,Course Failure Rates, Purchase Requisitions, StateAssessment Results, Surveys, sign-in sheets,Instructional Rounds

Funding Sources: 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 8320.00, 255 ESEA, TIIA,TPTR - 300.00, 199 GENERAL FUND - 4000.00, 244 VOC EDBASIC GRANT - 7000.00


3) Teachers new to the profession and by invitationwill be supported with a district mentor and thecampus curriculum coach.

Campus CurriculumCoach,Administration,Teachers, Districtpersonnel

Meeting Agendas. Retention rate of first year teachersand teachers new to the campus.



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4) Teachers new to the campus or the profession willbe provided with support in the form of training oncampus and through district operations.

Principal, CampusCurriculum Coachand CampusTechnology Contact

Meeting Agendas, Sign-in sheets. Retention rate offirst year teachers and teachers new to the campus.


5) The campus will establish a new teacher supportgroup that will meet at least quarterly to ensure thatnew teachers acclimate well to the profession and thecampus.

Campus CurriculumCoach,Administration

Meeting Agendas. Retention rate of first year teachersand teachers new to the campus.


6) The campus will continue a School ClimateCommittee.

AdministrationTeachersStaff

Meeting Agendas



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Goal 5: Horizon High School will include parents, community and business members in theeducation of all students.

Performance Objective 1: By June 2019, we will have conducted one parent community meeting per semester, beginning in September and concluding inMay.






1) Conduct a Parent Community Meeting and otherparent meetings to facilitate parental engagementand social and academic support for students andcollege readiness. Light hospitality will be provided.

3.2 CampusAdministration,College and CareerReadinessCounselor andCounselors

Sign in Sheets

Funding Sources: 211 ESEA, TI A IMP - 3919.00Critical Success Factors

CSF 5

2) Conduct Parent Information Nights and/or aParent Workshop and other informational meetingsto promote awareness about drug, alcohol and safetyissues. Provide reading materials such as pamphlets,provide Latino Literacy programs and brochures.Contract with professional services forprinting/translating reading materials for parent use.Provide light hospitality for attendees.

3.2 CounselorsSchool ResourceOfficer

Parent Meeting Sign in Sheets, Reduction infrequency of drug and alcohol related offenses



3) Coordinate with parents and communityrepresentatives on the implementation of a charactereducation through the use of Student Council,presentations, morning character educationannouncements. Student Council will providepresentations upon request.

3.2 CampusAdministrationSchool ResourceOfficerStudent CouncilCounselors

Parent Meeting Sign in Sheets, program framework,guest speakers


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4) The Campus Safety Committee will meet toreview campus safety and security issues.Recommendations for improving safety and securitywill be made to campus administration asappropriate. Parents, community representatives andmembers of local law enforcement agencies and thefire department will be invited to participate in thecommittee meetings once a nine weeks.

Campus SafetyCommitteeMembers andCampusAdministration

Agenda and MinutesMonthly Fire DrillsFire Marshal InspectionYearly Safety Audit DataDocumented Lock Down DrillsSheltered in PlaceReverse Evacuation


5) Provide parents, counselors and other parentengagement members the opportunity to attend aParental Engagement Conference once a year.

3.2 CounselorsAdministrationCollege and CareerCounselor

Parental Involvement Conference registration formsand paymentAgendas



6) The campus will host a 9th grade orientation toprovide students and parents with an overview ofcampus policies and procedures. Light hospitalitywill be provided.

3.2 AdministrationTeachersCounselorsStaff

Sign In sheets


7) Engage parents in community field trips as anincentive program for parent engagement oncampus.

3.2 AdministrationCounselorsTeachers

Parent Volunteer hoursParent attendance sign-in sheets

8) Provide opportunities for students, parents andcommunity members in need to receive meals,clothing, toiletries and school supplies fromCommunities in Schools as needed. One fooddistribution for two hundred families will be heldonce a month.

Communities inSchoolsCoordinators

Sign-insPhotos



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Improvement Plan

Documents

Transcript of Improvement Plan