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Paradise Independent School District

Paradise Intermediate

2019-2020

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Mission StatementThe mission of Paradise Intermediate School is to create a safe, engaging, and cooperative learning environment so that every student can be successful. We

as a staff will strive to communicate and work with all stakeholders to ensure that our students receive a quality education.

VisionThe vision of Paradise Intermediate School is to produce lifelong learners who will live a life of service for their communities.



Table of Contents

Comprehensive Needs Assessment 4Demographics 4Student Academic Achievement 5School Processes & Programs 7Perceptions 10

Priority Problem Statements 11Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation 12Goals 15

Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement 15Goal 2: Ensure the Security and Safety of All Students and Staff 29Goal 3: Build A School Culture of High Expectations and Trust Between Parents, Staff, Students and the Community 32Goal 4: Provide Opportunities for Family and Community Involvement 33Goal 5: Technology Will Support Student Instruction and Learning 34Goal 6: Paradise Intermediate Will Comply with All State and Federal Requirements for Student and Staff Trainings/Programs. 35

RDA Strategies 37Plan Notes 38



Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

Intermediate Demographics

2019-2020 2018-2019 2017-2018

Eco. Dis. 35% 47=27% 66= 33%

LEP 6=4% 6=3% 6=3%

G/T 20=13% 30=17% 30=15%

RtI 63=39% 83=48% 92=47%

SpEd 26=16% 27=16% 19=10%

Enrollment 158 173 197

Demographics Strengths



Student Academic Achievement

Student Academic Achievement Summary

Intermediate Student Achievement

STAAR results 2019 compared to (2018) Approaches Approaches Approaches

Did Not Meet (2018) Approaches (2018) Meets (2018) Masters (2018) Eco Dis. (2018) At-Risk (2018) SpEd (2018)

5th Math 4% (6%) 96% (94%) 74% (63%) 51% (27%) 96% (89%) 88% (81%) 75% (56%)

5th Reading 9% (11%) 91% (89%) 66% (52%) 45% (20%) 91% (83%) 81% (71%) 81% (56%)

4th Math 7.4% (10%) 92.59% (90%) 69.14%(60%) 37.04%(31%) 87.5% (83%) (75%) 72.73% (78%)

4th Reading (18%) 79.01% (82%) (50%) (32%) (62%) (63%) (44%)

4th Writing (32%) (67%) (41%) (12%) (48%) (25%) (0%)

5th Science (17%) (83%) (50%) (21%) (80%) (71%) (43%)

•STAAR 4th Math-Masters increased by 22%•STAAR 5th Math-Mastered 51%•STAAR 5th Reading- Mastered 45%•STAAR 5th Science – Mastered 47% and earned a Distinction

Goal 5% Above State in all tests

17-18: Meets- 4/6 Masters- 3/6

18-19: Meets- 5/6 Masters- 4/6

Subgroups

17-18: Meets- 15/36 Masters- 17/36

18-19: Meets- 16/36 Masters- 17/36



Areas for Improvement

•STAAR 4th Grade Reading: Approached 79%

•STAAR 4th Writing: Approached 69%

Intermediate Strategies for Improvement

•Eliminated AR and started 40 Book Challenge

•Working with Dr. Hardy to find root causes

•Extra time for vertical teaming with 5th Grade

•Contacting and visiting successful schools

•Teachers attend workshops and conferences

TELPAS 2018-2019

Total # of Students - 6

Total # of students improved a level- 0

Total # of students met exit criteria- 1

Attendance

Staff- 94%

Students- 96.72%

Accountability- Met Standard

Student Academic Achievement Strengths



School Processes & Programs

School Processes & Programs Summary

State Compensatory Education

Int. 2 teachers 1.37 FTEs

1 instructional aide .14 FTE

Programs Information

ESL

4th and 5th 6 ESL Students

Gifted and Talented

4th and 5th Grade 20 students

504 Services

4th and 5th Grade 15 Students

Dyslexia


Special Education


Intermediate

Professional Development

Attended in 2018-2019

ELAR teachers-- New TEKS training



ELAR teachers -- Writing workshop

Technology Conference- TCEA (2 teachers)

Dyslexia- MTA/MTS (1 teacher)

NWEA Conference (2 teachers; 1 administrator)

Robotics - State LEGO Meet

Counselor attended Counselor Conference

Principal- Mid-Winter Conference; Lago Vista ISD Site-visit; Burleson ISD Site visit; New ELAR TEKS training

Intermediate Professional Development Needs for 2019-2020

Google classroom Refresher

NWEA-MAP

ELAR TEKS

4th Writing

Technology in the Classroom

Differentiated Instruction

Closing Achievement Gap

School visits

TECHNOLOGY at Int.

Past: Now:

Updated iPads Received 25 New Chromebooks

Updated Chromebooks iPads still 1 to 1



Updated computers 1 computer Lab

1 Chromebook Lab

Smartboards in all classrooms

School Processes & Programs Strengths

Required safety drills performed efficiently and routinely.

Afterschool Clubs and UIL

Student Council



Perceptions

Perceptions Summary

Family and Community Involvement

Grandparents DayFun RunChristmas ChaosEnd of Year AwardsPAWS-Parent VolunteersPTOMeet the Teachers NightEtiquette LuncheonField TripsTurkey TrotBook Character Pumpkin Contest

Annual Parent Survey

32 Parents responded

8 Questions

Perceptions Strengths

Partner with Spirit of Christmas and Live Thankfully to provide for students in need.

Positive parent survey results.



Priority Problem Statements



Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data DocumentationThe following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCampus Performance Objectives Summative Review from previous yearCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plansCampus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting dataState and federal planning requirements

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataStudent Achievement DomainStudent Progress DomainClosing the Gaps DomainEffective Schools Framework dataComprehensive, Targeted, and/or Additional Targeted Support Identification dataAccountability Distinction DesignationsFederal Report Card DataPBMAS dataLocal Accountability Systems (LAS) data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR Released Test QuestionsSTAAR EL Progress Measure dataTexas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) resultsStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Local diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal diagnostic math assessment dataStudent failure and/or retention ratesLocal diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal diagnostic math assessment data



Local benchmark or common assessments dataRunning Records resultsObservation Survey resultsGrades that measure student performance based on the TEKS

Student Data: Student Groups

Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groupsSpecial programs data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress for each student groupEconomically disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance and participation dataMale / Female performance, progress, and participation dataSpecial education/non-special education population including discipline, progress and participation dataMigrant/non-migrant population including performance, progress, discipline, attendance and mobility dataAt-risk/non-at-risk population including performance, progress, discipline, attendance, and mobility dataEL/non-EL or LEP data, including academic achievement, progress, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, and gender dataSection 504 dataHomeless dataGifted and talented dataDyslexia DataResponse to Intervention (RtI) student achievement data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Completion rates and/or graduation rates dataAttendance dataMobility rate, including longitudinal dataDiscipline recordsViolence and/or violence prevention recordsStudent surveys and/or other feedbackClass size averages by grade and subjectSchool safety dataEnrollment trends

Employee Data

Professional learning communities (PLC) dataStaff surveys and/or other feedbackTeacher/Student RatioState certified and high quality staff dataCampus leadership data



Campus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataEvaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impactTTESS dataT-PESS dataEquity data

Parent/Community Data

Parent surveys and/or other feedbackParent engagement rateCommunity surveys and/or other feedback

Support Systems and Other Data

Organizational structure dataProcesses and procedures for teaching and learning, including program implementationCommunications dataCapacity and resources dataBudgets/entitlements and expenditures dataStudy of best practicesAction research resultsOther additional data



Goals

Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement

Performance Objective 1: All STAAR tested areas at Paradise Intermediate will be at least 5% above the state percentage with at least 70% Meets and35% Masters.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: The 2020 STAAR results.

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactReviews

Formative SummativeNov Jan Mar June

1) NWEA Map Growth testing in Reading, LanguageArts and Math.

PrincipalRti Teachers

Teacher will have current data on each student's level ofattainment of TEKS in order to close the gaps in theirlearning. Impact will be higher achievement.

2) Principal and teachers will do site visits at schoolsthat performed higher than Paradise Intermediate togain knowledge of strategies to help improveinstruction and student achievement.

PrincipalTeachers

Gain new strategies for instruction to impact studentachievement.

3) Principal will attend ASCD Conference to gainknowledge of new instructional strategies.

AssistantSuperintendentPrincipal

New strategies for instruction.

4) 4th and 5th ELAR teachers will vertical team at least3 times during the school year.

AssistantSuperintendentPrincipalTeachers

Consistency in interpretation of new ELAR TEKS andincrease in Reading and Writing STAAR scores.

5) ELAR teachers will attend workshops at ESC 11 onwriting techniques and implementation of new TEKS

Principal Teachers

Improve reading and writing scores on STAAR





6) Complete a weekly engagement scorecard to indicatestudent and teacher engagement during the school day.

Superintendent

AssistantSuperintendent

Principal

Increase in student achievement and STAAR scores.

= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = No Progress = Discontinue




Performance Objective 2: All subpopulations will be no more than 5% below the "All Students" population.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Comparison of subpopulations with "All Student" group on STAAR 2020.




1) IAPs (Individual Academic Plans) created for studentsthat did not Approach on STAAR.

PrincipalTeachersRti Teachers

Academic growth for students needing intensiveinstruction.

2) Homework Help provided for all students. PrincipalTeachers

Achievement for all student that struggle will increasealong with STAAR scores.





Performance Objective 3: EL students will perform no lower than 5% below the "All Students" population on STAAR reading in 2019.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: STAAR results




1) EL students are pulled for vocabulary instructioncomprehension strategies.

PrincipalESL Teacher

Increase achievement on STAAR and TELPAS.

2) EL students are placed in smaller reading classes. Principal EL students will receive more personalized instruction.

3) Progress monitoring each six weeks for all ELstudents.

PrincipalCounselorESL TeacherGrade LevelTeachers

Increase in EL student achievement.

4) Conduct a Parent Information Night for EL parents. PrincipalCounselorESL Teacher

Providing information for parents to help their child inschool and increase student achievement.

5) ESL teacher to visit schools with successful ESLprograms for strategies and programs for EL students.

PrincipalEL Teacher

Provide a better ESL program for Intermediate students.





Performance Objective 4: Paradise Intermediate Special Education students' STAAR passing rate will increase to not lower than 5% below the "AllStudents" population in Writing, Reading, Math, and Science.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Results of the 2020 STAAR assessments of Special Education students.




RDA1) Place the most efficient, successful teachers inpositions to work with the most needy students,especially those served in special education, 504 and at-risk. Equity Plan

Principal Staff assignments.

RDA2) Maximize instruction time for special educationstudents by reviewing master schedule and class lists.

Principal Special education students schedules.

3) Special Education progress monitoring meetings twotimes a semester.

PrincipalCounselorSpecial Ed TeacherGrade LevelTeachers

Increase in Special Education student achievement.

4) Meet with all teachers of special education studentsto discuss progress of IEPs and accommodations.

Principal

Special EducationTeacher

Increase in Special Education students STAAR scoresand completion of IEP goals.

RDA5) Provide an instructional aid full time in the resourceclassroom.

Principal

Special EducationTeacher

Lower teacher to student ration and increase in studentSTAAR scores and completion of IEP goals.





Performance Objective 5: Paradise Intermediate will increase the "All Students" performing at 70% Meets and 35% Masters in every STAAR assessmentarea.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 5: Analysis of STAAR Meets and Masters student results in "All Students" category after final accountabilityreports are released.




1) Teachers will challenge these GATE and highachieving students to excel with higher-order thinkingand problem solving during Enrichment class as well asin the regular classroom.

PrincipalTeachersGT Teacher

STAAR results will increase to 35% Masters or higher.





Performance Objective 6: Students who are At-Risk of not completing high school and are served with State Compensatory Education Funds will performat no lower than 5% below the "All students" population on all STAAR assessments.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 6: 110% Gains lists; NWEA, and progress monitoring used in the classroom.




1) All teachers will have access to resources and progressmonitoring tools to ensure the At-Risk students served inEnrichments classes during school hours or after schoolwill showgains toward meeting STAAR standards.

PrincipalTeachersRti Teachers

At-Risk students will show progress on STAAR and moveat orcloser to 110% Gains.

2) Progress monitoring for all At Risk students each sixweeks.

Principal

RtI Teachers

Grade LevelTeachers

Increase in At Risk students' achievements and STAARscores.





Performance Objective 7: Economically Disadvantaged students' STAAR results will be no lower than 5% below the "All Students" population.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 7: Review accountability reports when STAAR 2020 is released, noting the Economically Disadvantaged categoryfor improvements compared to those from 2019.




1) Ensure Economically Disadvantaged students havebasic needs and resources tocomplete homework assignments.

Principal

Counselor

Increase in grades, STAAR scores.





Performance Objective 8: Students identified as Gifted and Talented will participate in opportunities to heighten their creativity and problem-solving withchallenges beyond the basic curriculum.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 8: Student Showcases; discussions with G/T coordinator; surveys for parents and students




1) Provide opportunities and support for studentsidentified asG/T such as UIL, IROK, GATE Showcase, fieldtrips, STEMania, and community service projects.

PrincipalGT Teacher

More opportunities for Gifted students.

2) GATE class time will scheduled during Enrichment periods each day to keep GATE studentsfrom being pulled from their core class time.

PrincipalGT Teacher

GATE students' STAAR scores will increase.





Performance Objective 9: Paradise Intermediate will provide 504 services, including the development and oversight of medical plans, to identified regulareducation students.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 9: Review roster of students and their services at the end of the year and discuss positives and suggestions forimprovements in 2019-2020.




1) Identified students will have a 504 plan with staffavailable to provide their services, such as oralaccommodations for tests, etc.

The campus principal with the assistance of thedistrict's nursewill oversee the writing of medical plans for 504students. The504/dyslexia coordinator is contacted and involved intheprocess.

Principal

504/DyslexiaCoordinator

School Nurse

Students receiving all individualized services in a timelyand efficient manner.





Performance Objective 10: Increase staff attendance to at least 97%.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 10: Staff attendance percentage for 2019-2020.




1) Incentives for staff with perfect attendance each sixweeks.

PrincipalCampus Secretary

Increase staff attendance.





Performance Objective 11: Increase student attendance to at least 97%.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 11: ADA Report




1) Recognition of students each six weeks and gradelevels daily for perfect attendance.

Principal

Secretary

Higher student attendance.

2) Provide incentives for student perfect attendance eachsixweek, classroom perfect attendance and perfectattendance forthe school year: Attendance Store points to shop forindividualstudents each six weeks, popcorn party when a classroomspells PERFECT ATTENDANCE, award at the end oftheschool year for perfect attendance.Each day a grade level has perfect attendance eitherextended recess or lunch outside is awarded. Each day a student is absent, the principal will callparents.

PrincipalSecretary

Increased student attendance.

3) Complete an attendance scoresheet with what I amdoing to maintain a positive trend and what I am doing toreverse the negative trends on the Intermediate campus.

Principal

Attendance Clerk

Increase student attendance to at least 97%.





Performance Objective 12: Paradise Intermediate will hire highly effective, quality staff; provide relevant professional development; and give supportthrough a mentoring program to improve retention.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 12:Mentors will support new teachers and provide information and assistance as needed per the individual teacher.

Highly effective teachers are in each classroom and there is a low turnover rate of teachers .




1) Staff receive training when hired at Paradise ISD.

Curriculum and instructional strategies training andrequiredinformation

PrincipalTeacher LeadersPresenters

Teachers are highly effective in the classroom and theturnoverrate is much lower than the state average.

2) Principal will meet with all new teachers at leasttwice each semester.

PrincipalNew Teachers

Knowledge gained on the needs of new teachers and howthe principal can make improvements on supportingthem.

Retain teachers/less turnover.3) Each new teacher will be assigned a mentor who actsas theperson to go to for technical support as well ascurricular andinstructional strategy assistance

Principal Mentors

Highly Qualified Teachers in all classrooms; retentionrate ishigher than the state average.

4) Documented walk throughs by principal: higherorderquestioning, direct instruction, student engagement, useof technology, use of district initiatives, differentiatedinstruction

PrincipalTeachers

More in-depth instructional strategies.





5) Campus and district vertical team meetings, PLCmeetings, Staff meetings throughout theschool year to increase student achievement and teacherknowledge.

Principal

Other CampusPrincipals

Teachers

Collaboration among teachers to increase studentachievement and teacher knowledge.




Goal 2: Ensure the Security and Safety of All Students and Staff

Performance Objective 1: Paradise Intermediate will conduct all evacuation, lock down, shelter-in-place, reverse evacuation and severe weather drills.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Drill Tracking Form




1) All required drills will be conducted during the schoolyear.

Principal All drills completed and dates recorded on Drill TrackingForm.





Performance Objective 2: Upgrades and changes to ensure safety for students and staff.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Review changes that were made during the school year to enhance security measures.




1) Traffic flow pattern for drop off was developed toallow only one line of traffic and implemented at thebeginning of the year.

Principal

Staff

Less traffic congestion and safety of student arrival whengetting out of cars.

2) Extension Office providing resiliency and anti-bullying training for 5th grade students.

Guidance lessons in both grades on anti-bullying.

Principal

Counselor

Staff

Extension OfficeInstructor

Decrease bullying in the school.

3) Implemented a program with local DPS for officersto be on my campus various times.

Principal Provide additional security for my campus.





Performance Objective 3: Paradise ISD will monitor and be aware of persons on the district property.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Intercept Program records




1) Parents will sign in and out using the Interfaceprogram in the Paradise Intermediate office.

PrincipalSecretary

All visitors will scan their ID and receive a visitor'sbadge to record their visit.




Goal 3: Build A School Culture of High Expectations and Trust Between Parents, Staff, Students and theCommunity

Performance Objective 1: Gauge the climate and culture of the Intermediate School.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Parents, students and staff survey results shared with all stakeholders.




1) Provide surveys to parents, staff and students duringthe second semester and send out a notice on how toaccess them.

Principal Results will be provided at Campus Site Base and staffmeetings.

2) Provide open communication with all stakeholders:Facebook, Remind 101,School Reach, notes home, Class Dojo, Campus andDistrictwebpage.

Principal

All teachers

Secretary

TechnologyPersonnel

Increase stakeholder communication.




Goal 4: Provide Opportunities for Family and Community Involvement

Performance Objective 1: Ensure parents and the community feel welcomed and appreciated as vital stakeholders at Paradise Intermediate.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Informal feedback from parents and community members- feedback at meetings, phone calls, visits, and throughsocial media.




1) Encourage parents to be involved in PTO and PAWSvolunteer programs.

PrincipalCounselor

Positive attendance and feedback on surveys.

2) Provide activities for parents to participate atParadise Intermediate: Turkey Trot, Fun Run, FamilyFitness Night, Open House, Meet the Teacher,Curriculum Night.

PrincipalCounselorPE TeacherFit-N-WiseTeachers

Positive attendance and feedback on surveys.




Goal 5: Technology Will Support Student Instruction and Learning

Performance Objective 1: Paradise Intermediate will provide technology for staff and students which will impact student learning.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Records- number of devices.




1) Use of 3D printer for technology instruction. Principal

TechnologyTeacher

Students will learn how to operate and create a projectusing the 3D printer.

2) Increase number of ChromeBooks for classroom use. Principal

TechnologyDirector

Added ChromeBooks.




Goal 6: Paradise Intermediate Will Comply with All State and Federal Requirements for Student andStaff Trainings/Programs.

Performance Objective 1: All staff will receive mandated required professional development.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: August In-service schedules and teacher professional development logs housed online at PISD




1) Staff will be trained by the district during August in-service.

Superintendent

School Attorney

AssistantSuperintendent

Principal

All staff trained and hours logged into Eduphoria.




Goal 6: Paradise Intermediate Will Comply with All State and Federal Requirements for Student and Staff Trainings/Programs.

Performance Objective 2: Students will receive Special Programs- Other Instructional Initiatives Mandatory Recognition Dates instruction as listed inBoard Policy EHBK (LEGAL)

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Records of campus principals




1) Required recognition days in policy EHBK will beannounced during morning announcements andcelebrated as stated in policy.

PrincipalCounselor

Students exposed to national and state requiredrecognition days.




RDA Strategies

Goal Objective Strategy Description

1 4 1 Place the most efficient, successful teachers in positions to work with the most needy students, especially those served inspecial education, 504 and at-risk. Equity Plan

1 4 2 Maximize instruction time for special education students by reviewing master schedule and class lists.1 4 5 Provide an instructional aid full time in the resource classroom.



Plan Notes

Site Based Committee Agenda

October 22, 2019

Present: Anna Mauk, Cherie Beauvais, Kelly Corbin, Richelle Brogan, Carmen Jackson, Kristin Gage

Members 2019-2020

4th Grade: Candice Pearson

5th Grade: Anna Mauk

SpEd: Cherie Beauvais

Faculty Rep: Kelly Corbin

Community Rep: Fred Thornton

Parent Rep: Richelle Brogan

Parent Rep: Carmen Jackson

Principal: Kristin Gage

*What is site based decision making?

Shared what is Site Base and who the members are.

Minutes from Last Meeting1.

No questions, except about the service dog.2.

Enrollment3.



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3.

Looked at numbers. Discussed enrollment and numbers.

STAAR Results/Accountability/Target Areas1.

Went over last year’s STAAR scores.

NWEA Data1.

Discussed data from BOY

Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)1.

Looked at last year’s CIPP and discussed new 2019-20 CIP. Target Reading/Writing/Attendance

Parent Surveys1.

Discussed last year’s surveys.

Fundraiser1.

Discussed Fun Run. Color Run suggested. Some prize suggestions: extra library book to checkout, trip to Maker Space, lunch outside, extended recess,popsicles at recess. Also, collect prizes as they are earned rather than all at once. Fun Run/Turkey Trot at same time?

Safety1.

Discussed DPS presence on campus for filling out forms-pilot program from Governor of TX. Discussed 3 year safety audit for district.

Any Concerns/Questions/Closing1.

FFA absences? Santa Shop for Intermediate? Kelley gym updates? Speed limit sign on road between Elementary and Intermediate? Deliveries in themorning? Communicate $ to district for absences. LED light savings.



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