Campus Improvement Plan
The Wildcat Way School 2022-2023
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values, Core Characteristics
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
- Campus Funding Summary
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values, Core Characteristics
Spring Branch Independent School District
The Wildcat Way School
2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plan
Mission Statement
To ignite life-long learners by creating a safe and inspiring environment for students, families, and staff
Vision
To provide our students with high quality instruction
To ensure our families have the support they need for their children to succeed
To ensure our students are ready for academic and lifelong success
Core Values
Every Child: We put students at the heart of everything we do.
Collective Greatness: We, as a community, leverage our individual strengths to reach challenging goals.
Collaborative Spirit: We believe in each other and find joy in our work.
Limitless Curiosity: We never stop learning and growing.
Moral Compass: We are guided by strong character, ethics and integrity.
Core Characteristics of a T-2-4 Ready Graduate
Academically Prepared: Every Child finds joy in learning, has a learner's mindset and is motivated and equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to succeed in life.
Ethical & Service-Minded: Every Child acts with integrity, is personally responsible for their actions and is a civically-engaged community member.
Empathetic & Self-Aware: Every Child appreciates differences, forms secure relationships and cares for their own and others’ emotional, mental and physical health.
Persistent & Adaptable: Every Child is fueled by their own passions, interests and goals and perseveres with confidence and courage.
Resourceful Problem-Solver: Every Child thinks critically and creatively and applies knowledge to find and solve problems.
Communicator & Collaborator: Every Child skillfully conveys thoughts, ideas, knowledge and information and is a receptive and responsive listener.
Goal 1: Student Achievement
Student Achievement
- Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
- Performance Objective 2 - EARLY LITERACY
- Performance Objective 3 - STUDENT GROWTH
Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. The Wildcat Way School students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2023, The Wildcat Way School will increase the % of students who meet or exceed the benchmark cut score on the CIRCLE assessment: Rapid Letter Naming, Rapid Vocabulary, Early Writing, Math, Social and Emotional Development by 3 percentage points.
2021-22: Rapid Letter Naming 95%; Rapid Vocabulary 77%; Early Writing 95%; Social and Emotional Development 95%; Math 93%
2020-21: Rapid Letter Naming 94%; Rapid Vocabulary 80%; Early Writing 96%; Social and Emotional Development 94%; Math 95%
Evaluation Data Sources: EOY CIRCLE Progress Monitoring
| Strategy 1: Provide professional development opportunities for director, teachers, and teacher assistants in early literacy, math, and the project approach. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Better trained teachers will lead to higher performing students. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Intervention Specialist Funding Sources: sped classroom materials - 199 PIC 23 - Special Education, professional development-Region IV - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.13.6239.000.128.34.0000FBG23 - $227, Professional development-director - 211- Title I, Part A - 211.23.6499.000.128.340000.FBG23 - $5,000, Professional Development (non Region IV) - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.13.6411.000.131.34.0.000 - $5,000, Professional Development Travel - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $1,430 |
| Strategy 2: Provide planning days for teachers in the fall and in the spring to look at student data and use it to guide instruction. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Better planned instruction Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Pre-K Coach Funding Sources: Substitutes Professional Staff - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.13.6112.000.131.99.0.131 - $3,000 |
| Strategy 3: Purchase materials for classrooms to enhance teachers abilities to enrich instruction across the core content areas. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teachers and students will have increased opportunities to read, problem solve and interact with a greater variety of hands on materials. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, Teachers Title I: 2.6 Funding Sources: Supplies and Materials - 199 PIC 32 - Pre-Kindergarten - $11,498 |
Performance Objective 2 - EARLY LITERACY
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. The Wildcat Way School students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: EARLY LITERACY: By June 2023, at least 90% of Wildcat Way students will meet benchmark on the CIRCLE Phonological Awareness Assessment.
2022-23: Baseline year
Evaluation Data Sources: EOY CIRCLE Progress Monitoring Phonological Awareness
| Strategy 1:Increase the overall percentage of on level readers by providing professional development that focuses on balanced literacy and small group instruction. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase the percentage of students reading at a level A or higher. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Multi Classroom Leader, Team Leaders Teachers Funding Sources: Reading Software - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $1,580, substitutes and support staff - 199 PIC 32 - Pre-Kindergarten - $7,840 |
Performance Objective 3 - STUDENT GROWTH
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. The Wildcat Way School students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 3: STUDENT GROWTH: By June 2023, The Wildcat Way School will increase the number of students who meet or exceed end of year benchmarks on formative assessments by 3 percentage points.
2021-22: Letter ID 89%; Concepts About Print 56%; Running Record 70%
Evaluation Data Sources: EOY Observation Survey and Running Record
| Strategy 1: Provide literacy and math tutor position to coach and mentor other teachers while working with struggling students in the classroom. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Opportunity to grow teachers and campus leadership. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director District MCL, Lead Teacher Pre-K Coach Funding Sources: Literacy Tutor - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6119 - $33,500 |
| Strategy 2: Purchase literacy, math, and science materials for classrooms to enhance instruction. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will have increased opportunities to read, problem solve, and interact with a greater variety of hands on materials. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Team leaders, Intervention Specialist Lead Teacher, MCL Funding Sources: Bilingual Materials for Projects - 199 PIC 35 -PreK Bilingual - $514, Classroom Supplies - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6399.000.128.34.0.000.FBG23 - $11,100, Misc. Contract Services - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6299.000.128.134.0.000 - $3,500, Other reading material - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211..61.6329.000.128.34.0 - $400, sped materials - 199 PIC 23 - Special Education - $227 |
| Strategy 3: Increase opportunities for students to engage in authentic problem based learning so that 100% of students participate in three or more classroom projects and in two or more field trip experiences to provide relevant connections to their learning. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Authentic application of literacy and math skills will result in making learning more purposeful and relevant. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director MCL, Teachers, Field Investigation Committees Funding Sources: field trips- - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6299.000.34.0.000FB623 - $6,000, transportation for field experiences - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6494.000.131.34.0.000 - $3,000, transportation for field experiences - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $2,500, Field trip tickets for students - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $2,500, Misc Contracted Services - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $1,500 |
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
- Performance Objective 1 - INTERVENTIONS
- Performance Objective 2 - CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 GRADUATE
Performance Objective 1 - INTERVENTIONS
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. The Wildcat Way School students will benefit from multi-tiered systems of support.
Performance Objective 1: INTERVENTIONS: Implement and monitor interventions so that 80% of students meet benchmark on the EOY Rapid Vocabulary component of CIRCLE in English and Spanish to support kindergarten readiness.
2021-22: Rapid Vocabulary 77%
2020-21: Rapid Vocabulary 80%
Evaluation Data Sources: EOY CIRCLE Progress Monitoring Rapid Vocabulary
| Strategy 1: Provide staff development to all teachers to develop skills in balanced literacy/small group instruction with a focus on rapid vocabulary. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teacher growth in balanced literacy/Student growth vocabulary Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Title I: 2.6 Funding Sources: Supplies for small group/balanced literacy - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - $3,271 |
| Strategy 2: Provide overtime to paraprofessionals to accommodate extended time for parent registration, parent night, and other times as necessary. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Enhance relationships with families as they are better served during registration process. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Funding Sources: overtime - 199 PIC 34 - Pre-K At Risk/SCE - $1,000 |
Performance Objective 2 - CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 GRADUATE
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. The Wildcat Way School students will benefit from multi-tiered systems of support.
Performance Objective 2: CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE: By June 2023, The Wildcat Way School will implement at least three strategies that advance the focus on Core Characteristics for every child.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus calendar and newsletters
| Strategy 1: Campus PBIS team will meet to review the Core Characteristics for every child and develop strategies that can be implemented and aligned with our PBIS model. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Feedback will indicate knowledge of the Core Characteristics and support teaching these characteristics through PBIS. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Leadership, PBIS Team |
| Strategy 2: Provide a behavior intervention specialist and social worker to work with families and students in crisis. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Provide interventions and supports for students who are struggling to regulate and/or in crisis. This will help them connect with school and be ready to learn. It will also provide support and resources to parents. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Behavior Intervention Specialist, CIS Funding Sources: Reading Resources for Parents (CIS) - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.61.6329.000.128.34.0.000.FBG23 - $1,000, Materials that focus on Social Emotional Learning - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6399.000.131.34.0.000 |
| Strategy 3: Provide high functioning and efficient front office to support families and staff. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Meeting family and staff needs will enhance building climate and increase student performance. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Funding Sources: Office Supplies/Miscellaneous Expenses - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - 199.11.6399.00.128.32.0.128 - $7,783 |
| Strategy 4: Provide transition visits for our prekindergarten students to visit their future elementary campuses Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Support a positive transition from PK School to Elementary campuses. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Intervention Specialist, ADA Funding Sources: Transportation - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6494.000.131.34.0.000.FBG23 - $500 |
| Strategy 5: Provide the Wildcat Way Community with opportunities for parental involvement. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Wildcat Way families will feel a greater home/school connection. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Teachers Funding Sources: Snacks to encourage participation in activities - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.61.6499.000.131.34.0.000 - $400 |
| Strategy 6: Provide additional small group support to struggling/At-Risk students. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Close the achievement gap on formative assessments for struggling students. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Funding Sources: Paraprofessional - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6129.000.128.34.0.000 - $21,500 |
| Strategy 7: Provide teachers with classroom PBIS materials that focus on positive behavior interventions. Funding Sources: Resources to assist with PBIS - 211 - Title I, Part A - 211.11.6399.000.128.34.0.000 - $2,473 |
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
- Performance Objective 1 - SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
- Performance Objective 2 - SAFETY COMMITTEE
- Performance Objective 3 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Performance Objective 1 - SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. The Wildcat Way School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 1: SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: Align academic, behavior, and discipline systems to support a safe campus culture and maximize student learning.
Evaluation Data Sources: Discipline Data Dashboard, Review effectiveness of Behavior Intervention Plans
| Strategy 1: Campus leadership will work to align academic, behavior, and discipline systems through the creation and implementation of PBIS. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Positive behavior intervention management will increase student engagement and achievement. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Leadership, PBIS team ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture |
| Strategy 2: Campus leadership and PBIS team will meet monthly to review the implementation of the new discipline management plan and review disciplinary data. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Vertical alignment of program in all classrooms Staff Responsible for Monitoring: PBIS Team, Campus leadership Title I: 2.4, 2.6 - ESF Levers: Lever 1: Strong School Leadership and Planning, Lever 3: Positive School Culture |
Performance Objective 2 - SAFETY COMMITTEE
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. The Wildcat Way School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 2: SAFETY COMMITTEE: Strengthen school safety by establishing and conducting Campus Safety Committee reviews throughout the school year.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus Safety Committee roster
| Strategy 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stakeholders to look at matters related to campus safety. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Each Campus principal will recruit a safety team and provide a roster. Each campus team will meet three times per year so that all campuses will be able to refine safety practices. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators |
| Strategy 2: HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Participate in the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) campus safety audit. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus will develop action plans to address any deficiencies as a result of safety audits. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Safety Committee |
| Strategy 3: Provide supplies for our nurse to support the school clinic. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Student safety increases academic performance and develops appropriate social skills. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Nurse |
Performance Objective 3 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. The Wildcat Way School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 3: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: Maintain Campus Emergency Operations Procedures (EOP) that comply with SB 11, and include Standard Operating Procedures.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus emergency operation procedures documents
| Strategy 1: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Campus EOP will align to the best practices from the Texas School Safety Center and the Standard Operating Procedures, such as the "I Love You Guys" Foundation. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus EOP is turned in and filed by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators |
| Strategy 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Update campus EOP annually and train staff at the start of each school year. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus procedures maintained in campus EOPs. Staff training documents maintained. EOP submitted by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Safety Committee |
Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. The Wildcat Way School will ensure efficient and effective fiscal management of resources and operations.
Performance Objective 1: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Maintain high quality financial management practices.
Evaluation Data Sources: Year-To-Date (YTD) Budget Reports (monthly, quarterly, annually)
| Strategy 1: Conduct frequent budget meetings with Administrative Assistant to review and manage money. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Error free records. Documentation of purchases and orders. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director Administrative Assistant |
Campus Funding Summary
Campus Funding Summary
| 199 PIC 23 - Special Education | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | sped classroom materials | $0.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | sped materials | $227.00 |
| Sub-Total | $227.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $227.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 32 - Pre-Kindergarten | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 1 | 3 | Supplies and Materials | $11,498.00 |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | substitutes and support staff | $7,840.00 |
| Sub-Total | $19,338.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $19,338.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 34 - Pre-K At Risk/SCE | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | Overtime | $1,000.00 |
| Sub-Total | $1,000.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $1,000.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 35 - PreK Bilingual | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | Bilingual Materials for Projects | $514.00 |
| Sub-Total | $514.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $514.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Supplies for small group/balanced literacy | $3,271.00 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | Office Supplies /Miscellaneous Expenses | $7,783.00 |
| Sub-Total | $11,054.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $11,054.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 211 - Title I, Part A | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Professional Development (non Region IV) | $5,000.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Professional development - director | $5,000.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | professional development - Region IV | $227.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | Substitutes Professional Staff | $3,000.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | Literacy Tutor | $33,500.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | Misc. Contract Services | $3,500.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | Classroom Supplies | $11,100.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | Other reading material | $400.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | transportation for field experiences | $3,000.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | field trips- | $6,000.00 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | Reading Resources for Parents (CIS) | $1,000.00 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | Materials that focus on Social Emotional Learning | $0.00 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | Transportation | $500.00 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | Snacks to encourage participation in activities | $400.00 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | Paraprofessional | $21,500.00 |
| 2 | 2 | 7 | Resources to assist with PBIS | $2,473.00 |
| Sub-Total | $96,600.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $96,600.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Professional Development Travel | $1,430.00 |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | Reading Software | $1,580.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | transportation for field experiences | $2,500.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | Misc. Contracted Services | $1,500.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | Field trip tickets for students | $2,500.00 |
| Sub-Total | $9,510.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $44,534.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | + $35,024.00 | |||
| Grand Total Budgeted | $173,267.00 | |||
| Grand Total Spent | $138,243.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $35,024.00 | |||