Campus Improvement Plan 2020-2021
The Wildcat Way School
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
- Campus Funding Summary
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
Spring Branch Independent School District
The Wildcat Way School
2020-2021 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.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Demographics Summary
Our PK3 program began the 2017-2018 school year with four sections, 3 ESL/Mainstream section and 1 Bilingual Spanish.
Due to low enrollment in the Bilingual program in the 17.18/18.19 school year, we decided to switch our bilingual classroom to an ESL section in August of 2019.
Throughout the 2019-2020 School year our 4 pre-k 3 sections remained at a full capacity with 18 students in each section. In January of 2020, the Bendwood school next door to Wildcat Way, opened up an additional Pre-K 3 section. Students zoned to any of the 9 elementary schools that feed into Wildcat Way are able to register for enrollment at Bendwood Elementary. The purpose of the additional unit was to be able to enroll the students that were on the Pre-K 3 waitlist at Wildcat Way, while also providing an inclusive environment opportunity to some of the special need’s students at Bendwood.
In the fall of 2019 Wildcat Way started with 4 Pre-K 3 ESL classrooms, 13 Pre-K 4 ESL classrooms, 2 Pre- K 4 Bilingual classrooms, and 2 PPCD classrooms.
Due to low enrollment at the beginning of the school year, Wildcat Way lost one Pre-K 4 ESL teacher. However, students continued to enroll and by early winter, most of the Pre-K 4 ESL classrooms had between 25 and 26 students in each classroom.
Goal 1: Student Achievement
Student Achievement
- Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
- Performance Objective 2 - GAP-CLOSING
- Performance Objective 3 - STUDENT GROWTH
Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every student at The Wildcat Way School will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2021, 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, Writing, Math, Social Emotional Learning by 5 percentage points.
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Rapid Letter- 85%; Rapid Vocabulary- 66%; Writing- 94%; SEL- 91%; Math- 92%
2017-18: Rapid Letter- 98%; Rapid Vocabulary- 47%; Writing- 83%; SEL- 96%; Math- 84%
Evaluation Data Sources: EOY CIRCLE Assessment Data
Summative Evaluation: None
| 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 - $4,345 |
| 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 |
Performance Objective 2 - GAP-CLOSING
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every student at The Wildcat Way School will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: GAP-CLOSING: By June 2021, The Wildcat Way School will increase overall performance on pre-kindergarten assessments to narrow the gap by at least 5 percentage points between EL/non-EL students on CIRCLE while all performance improves.
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: EL 82%; non-EL 87%
2017-18: EL 72%; non-EL 80%
Evaluation Data Sources: EOY CIRCLE Assessment: Rapid Vocabulary
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: Offer technology tools to allow teachers to personalize student instruction. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase student performance by offering rigorous personalized opportunities in reading and technology skills. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, MCL Team Leaders, Campus Technology Representative Funding Sources: Technology Tools - 211 - Title I, Part A - $25,000 |
Performance Objective 3 - STUDENT GROWTH
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every student at The Wildcat Way School will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 3: STUDENT GROWTH: By June 2021, 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, Writing, Math, Social Emotional Learning by 3 percentage points from MOY to EOY.
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Rapid Letter- 91%; Rapid Vocabulary- 66%; Writing- 94%; SEL- 91%; Math- 92%
2017-18: Rapid Letter- 98%; Rapid Vocabulary- 47%; Writing- 83%; SEL- 96%; Math- 84%
Evaluation Data Sources: EOY CIRCLE Assessment Data
Summative Evaluation: None
| 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 - $25,000 |
| 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 greater text and to learn math concepts using a greater variety of manipulatives. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, Team leaders, Intervention Specialist, Lead Teacher, MCL Funding Sources: Authentic Problem Based Learning Materials - 199 PIC 32 - Pre-Kindergarten - $18,862, Bilingual Materials for Projects - 199 PIC 35 -PreK Bilingual - $525 |
| Strategy 3: Increase opportunities for student learning for authentic problem-based learning so that 100% of students participate in three or more classroom projects and in 2 or more field investigation experiences (i.e. Zoo, Museum, Bugs on Wheels) 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: Transportation for field trips - 211 - Title I, Part A - $4,000 |
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
Performance Objective 1 - SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every student at The Wildcat Way School will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 1: SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS: By June 2021, 92% of students at The Wildcat Way School will meet expectations on the Social Emotional Learning portion of the CIRCLE assessment.
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Social/Emotional - 91%
2017-18: Social/Emotional - 96%
Evaluation Data Sources: Social-Emotional Learning CIRCLE EOY Checklist
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: 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: behavior intervention specialist - 211 - Title I, Part A - $75,000 |
| Strategy 2: Provide supplies for nurse/clinic. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: None Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, Nurse |
| 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 - $7,473 |
| Strategy 4: Provide transition visits for our prekindergarten students to visit their future elementary campuses Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Enhance a positive transition from PK School to Elementary campuses. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, Intervention Specialist, ADA |
| Strategy 5: Provide Wildcat Way Community with after school 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 |
Performance Objective 2 - GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every student at The Wildcat Way School will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 2: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING: Each classroom will implement and support social-emotional learning curriculum.
Evaluation Data Sources: Training materials and attendance rosters
Summative Evaluation: None
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
Performance Objective 1 - SAFETY COMMITTEE
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. The Wildcat Way School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 1: SAFETY COMMITTEE: Strengthen school safety by establishing and conducting Campus Safety Committee reviews throughout the school year.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus Safety Committee roster
Summative Evaluation: None
| 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 |
Performance Objective 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. The Wildcat Way School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: Develop Campus Emergency Operations Procedures (EOP) that comply with SB 11, and include Standard Operating Procedures.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus emergency operation procedures documents
Summative Evaluation: None
| 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
Performance Objective 1 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. The Wildcat Way School will ensure efficient and effective fiscal management of resources and operations to maximize learning for all students.
Performance Objective 1: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Maintain high quality financial management practices so that financial resources provide the maximum possible support for T-2-4.
Evaluation Data Sources: Year-To-Date (YTD) Budget Reports (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Summative Evaluation: None
| 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 | $4,345.00 |
| Sub-Total | $4,345.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $4,345.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 32 - Pre-Kindergarten | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | Authentic Problem Based Learning Materials | $18,862.00 |
| Sub-Total | $18,862.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $18,862.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 35 -PreK Bilingual | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | Bilingual Materials for Projects | $525.00 |
| Sub-Total | $525.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $525.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | Office Supplies/Miscellaneous Expenses | $7,473.00 |
| Sub-Total | $7,473.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $7,473.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 211 - Title I, Part A | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | Technology Tools | $25,000.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | Literacy Tutor | $25,000.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | Transportation for field trips | $4,000.00 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Behavior intervention specialist | $75,000.00 |
| Sub-Total | $129,000.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $146,475.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | + $17,475.00 | |||
| 211 - Title I, Part A (FBG20 Carryover) | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| $0.00 | ||||
| Sub-Total | $0.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $14,051.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | + $14,051.00 | |||
| Grand Total | $160,205.00 | |||