Campus Improvement Plan

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 1: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase student performance on STAAR end-of course exams in reading and math by at least 1 percentage point in approaches, 3 percentage points in meets, and 2 percentage points in masters.

2024-25: Reading: 97% (approaches), 87% (meets), 53% (masters); Math: 93% (approaches), 70% (meets), 33% (masters)
2023-24: Reading: 96% (approaches), 88% (meets), 53% (masters); Math: 95% (approaches), 82% (meets), 42% (masters)
2022-23: Reading: 97% (approaches), 87% (meets), 48% (masters); Math: 96% (approaches), 67% (meets), 35% (masters) Baseline Year

Evaluation Data Sources: 2023 Texas Academic Performance Report, 2024 Texas Education Agency Data Tables, and 2025 State Accountability Report Domain 1

Strategy 1: Teachers will participate in weekly PLC's to internalize lessons and work within the ESF framework guided by MCLs and Admin.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teacher skillset in planning for rigor and supporting students will grow stronger resulting in increased student performance at Meets and Masters levels.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, MCLs

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 2: STUDENT GROWTH: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase the percentage of annual growth points earned by students demonstrating STAAR academic growth in reading language arts and math by 5 percentage points or ≥ 85%.

2024-25: 72 School Progress-Annual Growth RLA and Math Score 2023-24: 83 School Progress-Annual Growth RLA and Math Score
2022-23: 82 School Progress-Annual Growth RLA and Math Score (Baseline Year)

Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Report Domain 2 A (Annual Growth RLA and Math)

Strategy 1: MCLs, Instructional Coaches/Interventionist will guide and support ELA and Math teachers and departments through the PLC process incorporating the DDI process and lesson internalization.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased levels of Meets and Masters.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 3: RELATIVE PERFORMANCE: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will maintain or increase its relative performance scale score.

2024-25: 97 Scale Score
2023-24: 96 Scale Score
2022-23: 88 Scale Score

Evaluation Data Sources: Accountability Report Domain 2 B

Strategy 1: Instructional Support Team will facilitate PLC conversations with data trackers after each PSA and follow up on next steps for reteaching.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Targeted approaches for teachers to use with students.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 4: CLOSING THE GAPS: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase or maintain the percentage of academic achievement indicators on track to meet or exceed interim targets in the redesigned closing the gaps domain.

2024-25: 29 of 32 Academic Achievement Points Met; 90.6% Component Points
2023-24: 32 of 32 Academic Achievement Points Met; 100.0% Component Points
2022-23: 28 of 32 Academic Achievement Points Met; 87.5% Component Points (Baseline Year)

Evaluation Data Sources: 2023 Federal Identification of Schools, 2024 Texas Education Agency Data Tables, and 2025 State Accountability Report Domain 3

Strategy 1: Identify students who did not maintain progress and provide targeted interventions.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will meet progress markers on STAAR 2026.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 5: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS: By June 2026, the rate of Emergent Bilingual students increasing at least one composite score level on TELPAS will meet or exceed the expected growth target for English Language Proficiency Status.

2024-25: TELPAS Progress Rate 71%
2023-24: TELPAS Progress Rate 59%
2022-23: TELPAS Progress Rate 63% (Baseline Year)

Evaluation Data Sources: 2023 Federal Identification of Schools, 2024 Texas Education Agency Data Tables, and 2025 State Accountability Report Domain 3

Strategy 1: Small group sessions will be provided for each student taking TELPAS to review results from previous year, set goals for current year assessments, and practice taking the exam. MCLs and Instructional Support Specialist will also teach small group lessons to a group of identified EB students.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased number of students will exit EB status.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 6: COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS BENCHMARK: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase the percentage of students who meet the college and career readiness benchmarks on the PSAT 8/9 by 2 percentage points in Reading and Writing (RW) and 2 percentage points in Mathematics.

2024-25: 81% Met RW; 59% Met Mathematics; 55% Met Both
2023-24: 65% Met RW; 62% Met Mathematics; 52% Met Both (Baseline Year)

Evaluation Data Sources: PSAT 8/9 (Grade 8) College Board

Strategy 1: Small group sessions will be provided for each student taking PSAT prior to taking the practice test, then review test and question formats, set goals for current year assessments, and use College Board assigned practice.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase in scores that qualify for CCMR.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 7: ADVANCED COURSES: Increase the number of students completing advanced courses. 

Spring 2025: 394 students completed one or more advanced courses
Spring 2024: 386 students completed one or more advanced courses 
Spring 2023: 395 students completed one or more advanced courses

Evaluation Data Sources: Skyward course data (AAC courses in middle school)

Strategy 1: All students are enrolled in advanced academics classes 6-12.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All students are exposed to higher rigor.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 8: COLLEGE, CAREER, AND MILITARY READINESS (CCMR): By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will maintain 100 percent of graduates achieving College, Career, and Military Readiness status.

Class of 2024: 100% of graduates met CCMR indicator 
Class of 2023: 98% of graduates met CCMR indicator 
Class of 2022: 80% of graduates met CCMR indicator

Evaluation Data Sources: Texas Academic Performance Report and State Accountability Report Domain 1

Strategy 1: All 10th & 11th grade students who did not meet PSAT indicators for CCMR will take the TSIA in the spring. Seniors who have not yet met CCMR will begin College Bridge in late fall and be supported by English and Math teachers either during class, advisory, or tutorials.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Multiple opportunities for students to earn CCMR. 100% of seniors will complete.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 9: GRADUATION: Increase the graduation rates of 4-year, 5-year, and 6-year cohorts by 1 percentage points or ≥ 98%. 

Class of 2024: 4-year rate = 100.0%; 5-year rate = 99.0% (C/O 2023); 6-year rate = 100.0% (C/O 2022)
Class of 2023: 4-year rate = 99.0%; 5-year rate = 100.0% (C/O 2022); 6-year rate = 99.2% (C/O 2021)
Class of 2022: 4-year rate = 98.0%; 5-year rate = 99.2% (C/O 2021); 6-year rate = 100.0% (C/O 2020)

Evaluation Data Sources: Texas Academic Performance Report and State Accountability Report Domain 1

Strategy 1: Maintain 100% graduation rate

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: 100% graduation rate.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, Counselors

Goals

Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.

Performance Objective 10: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT: For the graduating class, 85% of Westchester Academy For International Studies graduates will have enrolled successfully in a post-secondary option (T-2-4).

Class of 2024: 82% enrolled in fall following graduation 
Class of 2023: 67% enrolled in fall following graduation 
Class of 2022: 74% enrolled in fall following graduation

Evaluation Data Sources: National Student Clearinghouse (as of the fall after graduation)

Strategy 1: Ensure that 100% of graduating seniors have a plan for post-secondary and complete the end of year survey before graduation.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students have a plan they are more likely to follow through on.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will benefit from multi-tiered systems of support 

Performance Objective 1: CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies 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: Implementation of the IB MYP Beta will focus efforts that address the Core Characteristics. A committee will be formed to guide the implementation of the Approaches to Learning (ATLs).

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Support students in and out of classrooms to realize the Core Characteristics in their every day actions.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will benefit from multi-tiered systems of support 

Performance Objective 2: INTERVENTIONS: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will implement TIER interventions with students identified as needing academic or behavioral supports.

Evaluation Data Sources: Multiple measures

Strategy 1: We will provide a systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process to ensure every child is being effectively supported, including:
* dedicated advisory time for grades 9-12
* weekly student care meetings with counselors
* utilization of CIS
* implementing and supporting DDI process to ensure targeted RtI

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Strong support for students academically and behaviorally.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will benefit from multi-tiered systems of support 

Performance Objective 3: POST-SECONDARY PLANNING: Westchester Academy For International Studies students will engage in activities that will prepare them to meet graduation requirements and pursue a viable post-secondary outcome.

Evaluation Data Sources: Naviance Reports, Skyward Reports

Strategy 1: All 11th graders will attend the IB College Fair in Hockley, TX.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All 11th graders will be able to connect with scores of college recruiters that are lesser known to them and impossible to have visited WAIS.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, IB Coordinator

Goals

Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will benefit from multi-tiered systems of support 

Performance Objective 4: STUDENT ATTENDANCE: By June 2026, student attendance at Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase or will be ≥ 98%.

Evaluation Data Sources: Skyward data and Texas Academic Performance Report

Strategy 1: Hold grade level competitions at MS and HS and offer incentives for the highest average in a grade level.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Overall increased attendance.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: APs and ADA

Goals

Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Westchester Academy For International Studies students will benefit from multi-tiered systems of support 

Performance Objective 5: DROPOUT PREVENTION: By June 2026, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase the number of students on track to graduate with their cohort.

Evaluation Data Sources: Skyward data

Strategy 1: Send eligible students who are off track in 9th or 10th grades to AOC.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Get students back on track with credits to be able to return and continue in IB DP advanced courses.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration and Counselors

Goals

Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Westchester Academy For International Studies will ensure a safe and secure learning 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: Implement and promote the IB Learner Characteristics and ATLs (Approaches to Learning) to continue to cultivate a positive school culture.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus culture will remain positive and safe for all students.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators

Goals

Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Westchester Academy For International Studies will ensure a safe and secure learning 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 and calendar

Strategy 1: Establish Campus Safety Committee composed of a cross section of stakeholders to look at matters related to campus safety.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Refined safety practices
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus Safety Officer

Strategy 2: Participate in campus safety audit.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Refined safety practices
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus Safety Officer

Goals

Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Westchester Academy For International Studies will ensure a safe and secure learning 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: Campus EOP will align to the best practices from the Texas School Safety Center and the Standard Operating Procedures.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Submitted campus EOP in September.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus Safety Officer

Strategy 2: Update campus EOPs annually and train staff at the start of each school year.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus procedures maintained in campus EOP. Staff training documents maintained.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Campus Safety Officer

Goals

Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. Westchester Academy For International Studies 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 budgets.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Error free records. Documentation of purchases and orders.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal 
Administrative Assistant

Strategy 2: Conduct quarterly audits of campus clubs/organizations that have budgets.

Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Prevent overspending
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Finance clerk and Director