Campus Improvement Plan 2021-2022
Westchester Academy For International Studies
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values, Core Characteristics
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values, Core Characteristics
Spring Branch Independent School District
Westchester Academy For International Studies
2021-2022 Campus Improvement Plan
Mission Statement
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.
Vision
WAIS graduates will have the ability and confidence to be
Critical and creative problem solvers
Compassionate communicators
Ethical decision makers
Globally self-aware
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 - POST-SECONDARY READINESS
- Performance Objective 2 - ACHIEVEMENT
- Performance Objective 3 - GAP-CLOSING
- Performance Objective 4 - ADVANCED COURSES
- Performance Objective 5 - COLLEGE, CAREER, MILITARY READINESS (CCMR)
- Performance Objective 6 - POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT
- Performance Objective 7 - STUDENT GROWTH
Performance Objective 1 - POST-SECONDARY READINESS
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: POST-SECONDARY READINESS: By June 2022, at least 65% of Westchester Academy For International Studies students will perform at postsecondary-ready levels SAT (480 in Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 530 in Math) or ACT (composite score of 23 or higher; min 19 in English and Math) or TSIA-2 ( 351 in Reading, 350 in Math) or complete and earn credit for ELA/math through college prep courses.
2020-21: 62% performed at post-secondary readiness levels as defined by Texas Success Initiative
2019-20: 69% performed at post-secondary readiness levels as defined by Texas Success Initiative
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Reports (Domain I CCMR)
Strategy 1: Ensure that all identified students in 9-12 have successfully created their College Board accounts and know how to access prep and practice features. Students will be provided time during advisory to access teachers and SAT/ACT preparation tools. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will be able to regularly access resources that will help them improve their scores. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors |
Strategy 2: Ensure all teachers conference with students about IB courses and the pathways to college credit prior to course selection. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased understanding of how college credits are earned through IB and how they prepare students for college classes. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Classroom teachers, Counselors TEA Priorities: Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum |
Strategy 3: Offer after school opportunities to get PSAT practice and support utilizing resources connected to students' College Board accounts. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved PSAT scores. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, Admin |
Strategy 4: Provide support to math and science 9-12 teachers, especially in IB level courses, to vertically align, to plan with understanding of individual students' needs, and perform ongoing checks for understanding through small group and individual conferencing. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase student preparedness for the Internal Assessments and IB exams. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, Asst. Dir, IB DP Facilitator, MCL Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math, Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 24 - At Risk - $25,000 |
Performance Objective 2 - ACHIEVEMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2022, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase student performance on STAAR exams in all subjects tested by at least 3 points at each performance level (approaches, meets, masters).
All Grades Tested
2020-21: Reading: 84% (approaches), 57 % (meets), 28% (masters); Math: 81% (approaches), 52% (meets), 25% (masters)
2019-20: Not rated due to COVID
2018-19: Reading: 88% (approaches), 64 % (meets), 22% (masters); Math: 88% (approaches), 65% (meets), 27% (masters)
2017-18: Reading: 83% (approaches), 61 % (meets), 17% (masters); Math: 84% (approaches), 53% (meets), 16% (masters)
Evaluation Data Sources: STAAR EOC reports and State Accountability Reports
Strategy 1: MCL will plan with and support teams to carry out at least 1 full PBL unit. 10th grade English II classes will complete a unit on the Personal Project in the fall and 10th grade Humanities will carry out a PBL unit in the spring. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase student success rate in skills related to writing, speaking, and research. Increase the completion rate of the Personal Project with higher ratings. Prepare students for the rigor or research and writing for IB DP courses. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, Asst. Dir, MCL, TLS Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals, Build a foundation of reading and math, Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 24 - At Risk - $10,000 |
Strategy 2: MCL and TLS will plan with and support teachers in grades 6-9 in delivering at least one PBL unit with a student exhibition. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Effectively produce authentic student products of learning. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: MCL, TLS, Director, Asst. Dir Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals, Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 1: Strong School Leadership and Planning, Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $10,000 |
Strategy 3: [MS] Grade level PLCs will determine essential standards that will be taught, monitored for mastery, and intervened when required. [US] Dept level PLCs or content teaching partners will determine essential standards that will be taught, monitored for mastery, and intervened when required. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Provide targeted instruction and intervention that will result in increased performance on STAAR. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, Administrators, MCL Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals, Build a foundation of reading and math, Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $15,000 |
Strategy 4: Purchase Enriching Students subscription to better organize RtI and after school tutorials. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teachers will be able to assign students to specific targeted sessions of RtI during the day and after school tutorials. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 24 - At Risk - $5,000 |
Strategy 5: District assigned math coaches will support teachers in the math department. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Ensure best practices are being used in the classrooms to include small group instruction, increased use of authentic assignments, and frequent feedback to students. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: District assigned math coaches. Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math |
Strategy 6: Provide various tech resources for teachers to use in the classroom to provide differentiated instruction and standard-aligned formative and summative assessments. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Quick access to formative data will allow our teachers to better identify intervention groups to ensure priority standard mastery for all students. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, MCL, TLS ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $24,000 |
Strategy 7: Conduct a book study with our ELA teachers that focuses on practical ways to implement the workshop model and choice reading, both goals of the district. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: English teachers will meet throughout the reading of the book to discuss the book and apply their learning through collaborative team planning of instruction and assessments. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, MCL ESF Levers: Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $500 |
Strategy 8: Faculty and staff will attend professional development and/or conferences aligned to our campus improvement goals. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Attendees will be responsible for sharing their learning with ILT and their instructional planning partners to improve instruction across campus. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, MCL, TLS ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $12,500 |
Strategy 9: Provide remediation and interventions through Saturday sessions and extended day opportunities. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Extended day and Saturday intervention, remediation, and credit recovery sessions will help ensure our students master priority standards and are on track for graduation. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $8,000 |
Strategy 10: Substitutes to be used when teachers attend conferences or have planning days Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teachers will be able to work on planning during the work hours to produce plans that are more cohesive and authentic. Teachers will be able to extend their practice by learning from additional sources outside of district PD. ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $12,000 |
Strategy 11: Provide supplies, materials, and food items to support all instructional activities and events aimed to carry out a strategy and achieve a goal. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Attract parents and families to events. Support teachers with supplies needed for extended day and Saturday sessions. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, MCL, IB Coordinator ESF Levers: Lever 1: Strong School Leadership and Planning, Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 3: Positive School Culture, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $34,000 |
Performance Objective 3 - GAP-CLOSING
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 3: GAP-CLOSING: By June 2022, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase overall performance on STAAR and EOC exams to narrow the gap or improve performance above the target by at least 3 points.
2020-21: ELs 32%; Non-ELs 65%
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Hispanic 85%; White 96%
2017-18: Hispanic 78%; White 94%
Evaluation Data Sources: STAAR EOC reports and State Accountability Reports
Strategy 1: Teachers will include multiple strategies that address speaking, reading, writing and listening in each lesson. Students will be specifically taught presentation skills of speaking and will have opportunities to get feedback several times before a formal presentation. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased opportunities for students to speak, read, and write in English.. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: ILT Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction |
Strategy 2: Teachers will identify at risk students and monitor their achievement on essential standards and provide targeted support 3 days a week during RtI and after school tutorials. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased performance on essential standards. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: ILT Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 1: Strong School Leadership and Planning, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 24 - At Risk |
Strategy 3: Provide coordinated support through the use of our CIS, CYS, and counselors to identify and provide basic needs and available resources to support at risk students. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Provide students with what is needed to feel safe and have the most basic, necessary needs met. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, CIS, CYS, Counselors |
Performance Objective 4 - ADVANCED COURSES
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 4: ADVANCED COURSES: Increase the number of students taking an IB exam and the number of students who score a 4 or higher by 3% in order to increase student preparation for and success in advanced courses that are aligned to post-secondary expectations.
Spring 2021: 333 exams taken, 187 scored 4 or higher
Spring 2020: 265 exams taken, 141 scored 4 or higher
Evaluation Data Sources: IB results
Strategy 1: MCL will continue to develop and support teacher capacity to plan rigorous PBL units. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase quality of student work produced in the areas of written and spoken communication, research, and critical thinking. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: MCL, Admin Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals, Build a foundation of reading and math, Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $30,000 |
Strategy 2: The IB DP Facilitator schedule will be adjusted to be able to have more time to support IB teachers and students. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased support for teachers through coaching, PD, resources, data monitoring. Increased support for students through conferences, test prep organization, and program monitoring. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5 - TEA Priorities: Connect high school to career and college |
Strategy 3: MCL and TLS will continue to work collaboratively to develop teacher capacity to plan meaningful, rigorous instruction using digital platforms and tools. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will interact with content in ways that require collaboration, deeper thinking, and higher quality production of work. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 24 - At Risk - $17,750 |
Performance Objective 5 - COLLEGE, CAREER, MILITARY READINESS (CCMR)
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 5: COLLEGE, CAREER, MILITARY READINESS (CCMR): By June 2022, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase the % of graduates achieving College, Career, Military Readiness status by at least 5 points.
2021: 79% of annual graduates met CCMR indicator
2020: 89% of annual graduates met CCMR indicator
2019: 83% of annual graduates met CCMR indicator
2018: 82% of annual graduate met CCMR indicator
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Reports
Strategy 1: Monitor and promote course selection options that reflect student interests and past performance. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who achieves a CCMR designation will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, CTE Teachers |
Strategy 2: Increase the number of students who earn a TEA-approved Industry Based Certification. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who earn certifications will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, CTE Teachers Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 22 - Career & Technology - $8,565 |
Strategy 3: Increase the number of students who complete a college-level dual credit course. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who complete a college-level dual credit course will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Counselors, Teachers |
Strategy 4: Increase the number of students who earn college credit on IB/AP Exams. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students earning college credit on IB/AP exams will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Teachers Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math, Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $25,000 |
Strategy 5: Increase the number of students who score at or above the college ready level on SAT, ACT, TSAI or earned credit for a college prep course. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who score at or above the college ready level will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Counselors, Teachers |
Performance Objective 6 - POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 6: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT: For the Class of 2021, at least 70% of Westchester Academy For International Studies graduates will have enrolled successfully in a postsecondary option (T, 2, 4).
Nov. 2020: 61% enrolled in fall following graduation
Nov. 2019: 74% enrolled in fall following graduation
Nov. 2018: 73% enrolled in fall following graduation
Evaluation Data Sources: National Student Clearinghouse
Strategy 1: Continue to provide students with the opportunity to participate in the supports offered by Collegiate Challenge and Emerge. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase in post secondary enrollment. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors |
Strategy 2: Coordinate on campus from college, technical, and military representatives throughout the year and and off campus visits to area Texas colleges. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student connections to institutions that match their personal post- secondary interests. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors |
Strategy 3: Promote attendance by students and parents to all college readiness sessions offered in SBISD such as Financial Aid nights, College Night, etc. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Student and parent exposure to additional supports for post-secondary options. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Lead Counselor |
Performance Objective 7 - STUDENT GROWTH
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 7: STUDENT GROWTH: By June 2021, Westchester Academy For International Studies will increase the % of students who meet or exceed conditional growth index (CGI) targets on Measures of Academic Progress: Reading (6-8) increase by 5 points, Math (6-8) increase by 5 points.
2020-21: Reading - 47% met CGI; Math - 58% met CGI
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Reading - 59% met CGI; Math - 69% met CGI
2017-18: Reading - 47% met CGI; Math - 56 % met CGI
Strategy 1: Implement TCRWP in 7th grade and continue growing the practice in 6th grade. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased performance on MAP Reading. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, Teachers Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals, Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 1: Strong School Leadership and Planning, Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $8,247 |
Strategy 2: District math and ELA coaches will meet once a week with teachers and observe in classrooms to give feedback and support into best practices. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased performance on MAP Reading and Math Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, District math and ELA coaches Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math |
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
- Performance Objective 1 - SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS
- Performance Objective 2 - GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
- Performance Objective 3 - EIGHTH GRADE PLANNING
- Performance Objective 4 - POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
Performance Objective 1 - SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 1: SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS: By June 2022, the % of Westchester Academy For International Studies students who feel connected as both individuals and learners will increase by at least 3 points at the middle school level and 3 points at the high school level.
Middle:
2020-21: 45% School Belonging; 69% Teacher/Student Relationships
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: 38% School Belonging; 53% Teacher/Student Relationships
2017-18: 43% School Belonging; 49% Teacher/Student Relationships
High:
2020-21: 30% School Belonging; 48% Teacher/Student Relationships
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: 33% School Belonging; 46% Teacher/Student Relationships
2017-18: 39% School Belonging; 46% Teacher/Student Relationships
Evaluation Data Sources: Panorama Student Survey
Strategy 1: Establish and develop processes and systems for grade level committees that include parents, teachers, and students starting at 9th grade. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Involvement and coordinated efforts to support student "Class of" groups. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, Teacher leader Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.6, 3.2 - ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - $10,000 |
Strategy 2: Provide multiple venues and opportunities for students and parents to understand our identity as an IB school and what an IB experience entails. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students and parents will feel more connected to WAIS mission and vision. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, Counselors, IB Coordinators, Teachers Title I Schoolwide Elements: 3.2 - TEA Priorities: Connect high school to career and college - ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - $10,000 |
Strategy 3: Increase use of website and social media to promote students' achievements and involvement. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Visual representation of the great things happening at WAIS that emotes interest and excitement. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Webmasters, Admin TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture Funding Sources: - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - $10,000 |
Performance Objective 2 - GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 2: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING: Each grade level classroom will implement and support character education and social- emotional learning curriculum.
Evaluation Data Sources: Training materials and attendance rosters
Strategy 1: Students will build soft skills to enhance their secondary and post-secondary opportunities. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will obtain higher scores on the Panorama SEL Skills Survey. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Teachers |
Strategy 2: Students will develop the skills to make effective goals and decisions around career planning. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All 7th grade students will complete a Career Cluster Finder assessment to determine to their proposed career. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrator, Counselor |
Strategy 3: Through the implementation of Character Strong, students will become more socially aware of how their actions and decisions impact others. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Decrease in discipline incidents. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Teachers |
Performance Objective 3 - EIGHTH GRADE PLANNING
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 3: EIGHTH GRADE PLANNING: 100% of 8th graders at Westchester Academy For International Studies will complete a 4-year plan aligned to their endorsement to ensure graduation requirements are met.
Evaluation Data Sources: 4-Year Plan
Endorsement Selection Form
Strategy 1: 8th grade students participate in Guthrie campus visits to learn more about CTE Programs of Study. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will determine if they want to pursue a career and technical opportunity. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
Strategy 2: Students will participate in a Bridge Year event to explore high growth and high demand jobs. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will learn about these career opportunities for paths to gainful employment. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
Strategy 3: Students will complete a course selection process aligned to their career and endorsement path for their 9th grade year. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All students will have a full schedule of courses selected for 9th grade. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
Strategy 4: Students will complete a 4-Year Plan prior to entering 9th grade. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All 8th grade students will: -choose a career path aligned to an endorsement, and -plan their courses across all 4 years of high school. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
Performance Objective 4 - POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Westchester Academy For International Studies student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 4: POST-SECONDARY PLANNING: 100% of 9th graders will have an informed four-year plan and 90% of 11th graders will have a preliminary post-secondary plan.
Evaluation Data Sources: Naviance Reports, Skyward Reports
Strategy 1: All 9th and 11th graders will have classroom visits from counselors during Wildcat time and different content periods as needed to review and refine their 4 year/ post-secondary plan. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Better understanding by students of their 4 year plan. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors |
Strategy 2: Host at least 1 Parent Information event to explain 4 year plans. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Parents will be able to help their student make informed choices. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors, Admin |
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
Performance Objective 1 - CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Westchester Academy For International Studies will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stakeholders to look at matters related to campus safety.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus Safety Committee roster
Strategy 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stake holders 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. Westchester Academy For International Studies will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: Develop Campus Emergency Operations Procedures 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 Safe Center and the Standard Operating Procedures, such as the "I Love You Guys" Foundation. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus EOP turned in and filed by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators |
Strategy 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: 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. EOP submitted by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Safety Committees |
Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Performance Objective 1 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. Westchester Academy For International Studies 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)
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: Principal, Administrative Assistant |