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SLIDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
2009-2010

Vision
Improving Lives
Mission Statement
W. D. Slider Middle School will provide educational opportunities in a supportive environment for all students, empowering them to become successful members of society.
Board of Trustees
KAREN P. BLAINE, PRESIDENT
CRAIG A. PATTON, VICE-PRESIDENT
ANTONIO "TONY" AYUB, SECRETARY
GARY GANDARA, TRUSTEE
GUILLERMO "WILLIE" GANDARA, TRUSTEE
MICHAEL ANTHONY NAJERA, TRUSTEE
GEORGE SALAS, TRUSTEE
Principal
MITCHELL C FERGUSON

Assistant Principals
NORMA AYALA
NATHAN I BALLARD
Goals Summary
Goal 1:

We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.

Goal 2:

We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.

Goal 3:

We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.

Goal 4:

We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.

Goal 5:

We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.

Goal 6:

We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.

Goal 7:

We will provide facilities that will support the District’s learning environment.

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

OVERVIEW OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT
W.D. Slider Middle School was rated academically recognized for the 2008/2009 school year. For the current 2009/2010 school year W.D. Slider serves 301 6th graders, 323 7th graders, 337 8th graders, for a total of 961 students.
Members of the School Improvement Team (SIT) and department chairs met to determine the focus for the 2009/2010 school year based on all available data. Committees constituted for specific purposes such as gathering data and leading the analysis of the data, staff development planning based on the strengths and needs identified through an analysis of the data, analysis of funds and other resources available to the campus assisted the members. Information considered included historical student assessment results from devices such as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment (TELPAS), Tejas Lee, TAKS-A/M/Alt, locally determined assessments, and the results of surveys of student, parent, and teacher perception about a wide range of factors pertaining to the general well-being of our campus. Also included was information from the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) which included student attendance, grade retention, and faculty and staff demographic data. The needs of all student groups were assessed.

IDENTIFIED AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
The assessment resulted in the following needs to be targeted by the improvement plan:

GOAL 1) We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.

Specific targets for academic performance all students passing TAKS from year 2008/2009 to year ending 2009/2010:
6th grade Reading 93% to 97%, 6th grade Math 77% to 90%.
7th grade Reading 92% to 96%, 7th grade Math 88% to 91%, 7th grade Writing 97% to 99%.
8th grade Reading 99% to 100%, 8th grade Math 95% to 100%, 8th grade Social Studies 97% to 98%, 8th grade Science 75% to 90%.
Additionally, special needs population students must progress academically at a level equal to or greater than students in the regular population. All students will receive instruction on how to effectively use their student planners. The planners will be used daily in all subjects to support character education and support of their academic and elective class work. The scientific based research planners support the campus goals and objectives of all students.

GOAL 2) We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Specific targets for Technology:
Increase the proficiency of teachers in utilizing basic programs for information processing as measured in technology. The technology survey from 72% of staff self reporting proficient to 80%.
Increase average computer lab access time per week for students utilizing diagnostic and instructional supplemental applications.
Increase the numbers of highly proficient power users in each instructional core to better implement technology use and efficiency.
Increase the number of power users for data management applications to increase teacher designed information processing systems.

GOAL 3) We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Specific targets for Staffing:
Increase the opportunities for peer training, collaboration, and professional development in house.
Increase opportunities for staff to creatively plan, enhance, and develop a work culture that challenges creativity and enhances a stimulating school environment.
Increase the number of new teacher mentors and provide opportunities for varied teaching experiences.
Seek more opportunities to actively recruit the best talent to W.D. Slider MS.

GOAL 4) We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Specific targets for Environment:
Increase opportunities to gain school community input into safety planning for all school activities.
Improve physical plant and school process analysis systems to increase campus safety and efficiency.
Enhance community partnership/outreach to increase campus safety and efficiency.

GOAL 5) We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Specific targets for community Involvement:
Increase the number of school wide evening events that would bring parents and community into the school environment.
Enhance the campus value that the school is open for parents' and extended family members' help.
Increase the reliability of communication structures between home and school.
Increase the focus on customer service for all staff members in all capacities on campus.

GOAL 6) We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Specific targets for college readiness:
Increase the numbers of students enrolled in advanced instructional/advanced placement classes.
Increase opportunities for students to interact with community service organizations and community service projects.
Increase opportunities to vertically plan with elementary and high schools to align student academic expectations from beginning to end of public education.
Increase opportunities for business and local government leaders to address students and provide focus on real world expectations.

GOAL 7) We will provide facilities that will support the District’s learning environment.
Improve facility review systems to quickly and specifically target physical plant service and maintenance needs.
Improve communication with district facility support personnel to remain in timely compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory safety and facility requirements.
District Resources

-State and Local Funds
Basic Educational Services $ 103,848,281
Gifted and Talented Education $ 659,238
Career and Technical Education $ 6,553,494
Special Education $ 24, 049,924
State Compensatory Education (Accelerated Education) $ 238,912
Bilingual / English as a Second Language $ 23,470,376
State Compensatory Education (KEYS) $ 2,244,764
State Compensatory Education (Schoolwide) $ 13,490,639
Athletics $ 4,173,915
Undistributed $ 90,970,019
Grand Total $ 269,699,562
-No Child Left Behind Federal Grants
Title I, Part A $ 8,938,885
Title I, Part C $ 124,650
Title I, Part D $ 15,869
Title II, Part A $ 1,444,905
Title II, Part D $ 86,350
Title III, Part A LEP $ 972,055
Title IV, Part A SDFSC $ 102,596
Grand Total $ 11,685,310

Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.1 * By Spring 2010, W.D. Slider MS will meet the state passing rate as assessed by TAKS and TAKS-A.
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1.1.1 Follow the revised content area Pacing Guides in grades 6-8 in order to ensure vertical & horizontal alignment. All students Campus Administration, Campus Instructional Leadership Teams, teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruits; Title II, Part A, LEP - Other Reading First Alignment to Designated Content & SLI 4-5/ELL SLI 4-5 pacing calendars, Inclusion of additional vocabulary & resources Completed 6-8 Pacing Guides for Core Content Areas
1.1.2 Align "Power" TEKS through the use of the district's pacing guides. All students Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruits; Title III, Part A, LEP - Other Reading First Pacing Guides Increase in reading TAKS scores
1.1.3 Administer and analyze fall and spring core area subjects benchmarks. All students Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other ARI Benchmark document Increase in reading TAKS scores
1.1.4 Comply with grade 8 Reading SSI requirements and develop comprehensive plan for students at-risk of failing reading TAKS.Measure up materials ;Building stamina;Sure score:sleek:Star read/math All students Campus Administration, Instructional Leadership Team, 8th Grade Teachers Jul 01, 2010 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP Intervention/Redirection plans submitted to & reviewed by Office of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction prior to subsequent administration Increase grade 8 Reading TAKS passing rates
1.1.5 Administer the revised District benchmark assessments two times during the academic year for each core area. All students Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs ;Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP Benchmark scores, error analysis, blueprints, Mock TAKS scores Increase Benchmark Scores from ('07-'08 to '08-'09)
1.1.6 Utilize reading program as a 3 Tier model intervention for struggling readers as identified by TAKS failures and low lexile scores. (6th - 8th). All students Administrators, Teachers, Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; State Compensatory Education Funds SAM Reports TAKS Scores
1.1.7 Utilize Socorro Literary Initiative (SLI) as a Tier I reading program in grades 6th-8th. All students Administrators, Teachers, Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Other ARI SRI, Benchmarks, Mock TAKS TAKS Scores, Final SRI scores
1.1.8 Administer a fall and spring SRI assessment in grade 8. All students Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds SRI scores TAKS scores
1.1.9 Implement comprehensive reading intervention plans at each campus; develop and implement strategies that will help all students be successful academically: * discovering and exploring Habits of Mind- research based intelligence instructional stratigies All students Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2011 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Other ARI Plans submitted to administration by end of 1st nine weeks with tutoring dates identified; staff development on instructional stratigies Reduced failure rate reports; TAKS results
1.1.10 Aid in the implementation of researched-based and data driven staff development model between District curriculum and instruction staff and campus principals
• Reading Intervention Program
• SLI
• Building content knowledge in reading
• Technology
• Power planning
• Inclusion
• Positive behaviroal support
• Round tables
• Classroom modeling
• Classroom management
• SAT/ACT

• Sheltered Instruction
• Vertical and horizontal alignment
• Content area specific
• Data analysis
All students Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Other ARI SISD StaffDevelopment Website, Attendance Records, Agendas Professional Development Evaluations
1.1.11 Provide accelerated language instruction for at risk students All students Director of Bilingual /ESL Instructional Specialists Campus Bilingual/ESL Coordinators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP; Title III, Part C, Immigrant Lesson Plans; 3 week and 6 week progress reports, 9 weeks report cards, Benchmarks, middle of the year assessment results, Quarterly meetings Benchmarks, Bilingual/ESL rubric, quarterly meetings with principals
1.1.12 Provide tutorials in Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies after school, on Saturday's and during intersession.* tutors: teachers;...( college students $8.oo/hr.not to exceed 18 hrs /wk)... All students Campus Staff; college student tutors Campus Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; State Compensatory Education; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; title 1 funds for college student tutors not to exceed 18 hrs /week@$8.00/hr. Common assessments, failure rates Benchmark scores, common assessments, failure rates:Couselor logs
1.1.13 Ensure the implementation of 90 minute lesson plan model (6th-12th ; *Student planners-PREMIER: Including student edition, page finder, 7 habits, destination character, cd,hallway passport, go wkbk, get set wkbk, and campus handbk, legacy planner, foundations agenda***Scientific Based Research Planners/Agendas...legal pads;three ring binders;#2 TAKS testing pencils All students C&I Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2011 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title 1&II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting ; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP Lesson plans; progress reports; TAKS scores, benchmark scores
1.1.14 Develop resources including lesson plans, TAKS practice questions, and activities for each core area to be posted on the District's web site.....
* on TAKS testing days provide snacks for the students taking the tests....
All students C&I Staff, Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruits; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP Number of hits on web site District lesson plans, TAKS questions, and activities posted on web site
1.1.15 Implement comprehensive intervention plans for each at-risk student at each campus......* Ext. day;ext.week;Ext. year/intersession......snacks and water.....extended day-min-60 min.=(1 hr.)...***STAR:Math;Reading:AR Accelerated reader All students C&I Staff, Administrators, Teachers,tutors Campus Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds;OEYP; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title I, title ll Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Other ARI Plans submitted to C&I department by end of each 9 weeks period with tutoring dates identified; intersession plans; OEYP student individual data; TAKS results; promotion data...STAR Reports per student....TAKS reading scores per grade.... District failure rate data; promotion rates & data;AYP reports; AEIS data.... Counselor logs
1.1.16 Implement TAKS resource modules for all tested levels.Measure up materials; building stamina......Implement accelerated tutorial interventions at the beginning of the school year. Implement TIPS plan for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math. All students C&I Staff, Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2010 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds;Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other AMI, Title I Modules Teachers lesson plans:Benchmarks: increase in nine weeks passing rate Increase in Math TAKS scores:Increase in promotion rate por teacher
1.1.17 Implement middle school pre-algebra TAKS resource modules. All students C&I Staff, Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP Modules Increase in Math TAKS scores
1.1.18 Disaggregate data for all accountability populations to identify performance gaps and meeting annual standards as designated for all state and NCLB federal program. All students C & I Staff; Campus Principals campus counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; ARI; AMI Benchmarks AEIS Report
1.1.19 Ensure that all math models manipulatives, and equipment listed in TEKS is provided for all students. All students C&I Staff, Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; AMI Funds Lesson plans, Walk-throughs AEIS 2009, TAKS Results
1.1.20 Administer and analyze fall and spring benchmarks and diagnostic assessments as based on grade level and content area pacing guides. All students C&I Staff, Support Services Staff, Campus Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds; State Compensatory Funds Test development schedule for fall and spring Completed Benchmark Tests, Six Weeks Tests, Mini-Marks
1.1.21 Increase student/parental TAKS awareness and accountability of TAKS and instructional focus:
• Parent - Teacher Conference
• Parental Meetings
• District/Campus Newsletters
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Campus Newsletters
• Parent required notification
All students C&I Staff, Support Services Staff, Campus Administrators, Teachers:campus counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds; State Compensatory Funds Agendas, Parental Evaluations, Newsletters, Schedule of Conferences, Sign-in-Sheets District-wide survey spring 2010:counselors logs
1.1.22 Develop and provide resources listings of standardized instructional materials/references for each grade level and content area:

• Teacher Recommendations
• Needs Assessment
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Multi-Media
• Curriculum Writing Projects
All Students C&I Staff, Support Services Staff, Campus Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds; State Compensatory Funds Resources list for each grade level Inventory of Resources at Campus
1.1.23 Acquire literature collections and vocabulary support texts based on best practices to target the specific needs of At-risk, struggling, and special needs learners in grade level reading competencies. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students Administration, Teachers Jul 22, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, part A funds, General allocation funds Lesson planning, data sampling of student success utilizing text resources, benchmark data. Overall improvement in TAKS reading scores over 2008 administration, reduction in numbers of At-Risk students coded C and/or D.
1.1.24 Provide Tutoring for At-Risk Students SCE At Risk Students Curriculum and Instructional Faculty and Staff/Dept. Chairs Jul 02, 2009 thru
Jul 02, 2010
Title I; SCE; FTE....; $33,628.25 Number of At-Risk Students identified and served for Tutoring. Number of At-Risk Students passing TAKS Test.
1.1.25 Offers Supplemental Instruction and Mentoring for At-Risk Students. Provided by At-Risk Aide. At-Risk Students At-Risk Aide Jul 02, 2009 thru
Jul 02, 2010
SCE; FTE....0.5 $18,802.99 At-Risk Aide's Lesson Plans and Student Logs. At-Risk Aide's Summative Evaluation to include number of students served and number of at-risk students served passing TAKS.
1.1.26 Offer supplemental instruction and mentoring for At-Risk Students provided by Library Aide.....SCE At-Risk Students Library Aide Jul 02, 2009 thru
Jul 02, 2010
SCE; FTE....0.5; $8,548.51 Library Aide's Lesson Plans and At-Risk Student Logs Library Aide's summative report to include number of At-Risk Students served and number of At-Risk Students passing TAKS.
1.1.27 Provide supplemental intervention reading classes for all At-Risk Middle School Students to insure comprehensive reading interventions and prescriptive individualized reading instruction....
SCE
At-Risk Students Middle School Reading Teachers .....SCE Jul 02, 2009 thru
Jul 02, 2010
SCE; FTE....6.00 $339,583.67 Number of At-Risk Students served and teacher lesson plans; At-Risk student logs, and Reading class 9 week grades. Bench Mark exams and results. Number of At-Risk students served. Student Logs, and number of At-Risk students passing TAKS.
1.1.28 Insure that all Middle School State Compensatory Funded Teachers provide direct instruction during (B501A) Academic reinforcement mentoring initiative, ARMIS, and document intervention for their assigned At-Risk Students during the B501b intervention period in the ARMS at least once every three weeks. At Risk Students SCE Funded Teachers Jul 02, 2009 thru
Jul 02, 2010
SCE; FTE..... 5.98 $352,830.19 SCE Teacher documentation of interventions for their respective At-Risk Students during the B501b intervention period. Teacher lesson plans; student logs. SCE Teacher documentation of interventions for their respective At-Risk Students during the B501b intervention period. Student Logs teacher summative report of TAKS results of respective At-Risk Students.
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.2 * By Spring 2010, W.D. Slider MS retention rate will remine at <1%.
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1.2.1 Monitor failure rates at each 9 weeks. All students C&I Staff, Campus Administratorss and Staff: Campus Conselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds District failure rate data District failure rate data: couselors logs
1.2.2 Contact parents via the phone, mail or home visits. All students Campus Staff, Attendance Officers: Campus counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; State Compensatory Funds Number of parental contacts; Counselor logs Decrease in failure rates:couselors logs
1.2.3 Provide intervention counseling for failing at-risk-students. At-Risk-Students Counselors and Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, State Compensatory Funds Failure Reports; Parent Conference sign-in-sheets AEIS Report;counselor logs
1.2.4 Hold parent conferences of failing at-risk students. At-Risk-Students Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, State Compensatory Funds Failure Reports; Parent Conference sign-in-sheets AEIS Report
1.2.5 Incorporate SSI/GPC strategies and activities for all grades for failing at-risk students. At-Risk-Students Campus Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Funds, Title I Funds, Local Funds Failure Reports;counselor SSI reports Promotion/Retention Reports, AEIS Reports
1.2.6 Utilize On-Line Student Profile System to monitor at-risk students and create detailed reports based on at-risk indicators. At-Risk-Students Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds On-Line Student Profile Data Promotion/Retention Reports, AEIS Reports
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.3 W.D. Slider MS will ensure horizontal and vertical alignment for all core content areas.
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1.3.1 Create vertical teams in the core areas to align and revise curriculum. All students Curriculum & Instruction Staff; Department Chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other AMI Vertical alignment of student expectations Completed alignment of core areas
1.3.2 Analyze the revised pacing guides in grades 6-8 for each core area in order to ensure vertical & horizontal alignment. All students Secondary Education & Bilingual Education Departments Staff, Campus Representatives, Campus Instructional Leadership Teams, Teachers Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 01, 2010
Local Funds; TitleI, Part A. Improving Basic Programs: Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other AMI Inclusion of additional vocabulary & resources Completed 6-8 Pacing Guides
1.3.3 Give teachers access to grade level curriculum and follow pacing guides to align instructional content for low incidence populations. All students Director of Special Education; Department chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other Federal IDEA-B Benchmark data Annual state assessment results
1.3.4 Revise and implement Pacing Guides for all grade levels. (Revisions are based on grade level item analysis) Begin to Implement new ELAR TEKS and Pacing Guide. All students C&I Staff, Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I One year plan to ensure continuity and consistency in the Math program Increase in TAKS scores in 2009
1.3.5 Integrate TEKS objectives at all grade levels and align with TAKS objectives. All students C&I Staff, Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds, State Compensatory Funds Improved teacher performance Increase in TAKS scores
1.3.6 Follow the revised pacing guides in grades PK-12 in order to ensure vertical & horizontal alignment. All students Elementary, Secondary and Bilingual Education Departments Staff, Campus Representatives, Campus Instructional Leadership Teams, PreK-12 Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basis Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other AMI Inclusion of additional vocabulary & resources Completed PK-12 Pacing Guides
1.3.7 Develop and provide resource listings of standardized instructional materials/references for each grade level and content area.

• Teacher Recommendations
• Needs Assessment
• Curriculum Writing Projects
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Multi Media
All students C&I Staff, Campus Administrators, Teachers, Librarian; department chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds, Part A ; Title III, Part A - LEP Teacher Resource Needs Assessment Survey District Standardized Instructional Resource List
1.3.8 Continue specific grade level and department staff development targeting and integrating Power TEKS and test taking strategies through effective teaching strategies - Best Teaching Practices. All students C&I Staff, Campus Administrators, Teachers;Department chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds, Part A LEP Staff development agendas, lesson plans, walkthroughs, Best Teaching Practices District staff development schedules, TAKS test results April/May 2010
1.3.9 Implement and monitor vertical and horizontal area alignment teams from PK-12. All students C&I Staff, Campus Administrators, Teachers; Department Chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds, Part A, State Compensatory Funds District and Campus Vertical Team Meetings, Schedules and Agendas, Campus Horizontal Team Meetings Aligned Curriculum
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.4 students with disabilities, will be at the passing level, not to exceed 2% of the tested populations, as assessed by the TAKS M.
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1.4.1 Provide training on the partipation criteria for TAKS-M to required members of campus ARD committees. Special Education Students Director of Special Education, Special Education Personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jul 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-Part B, State Funds Review paperwork End of Year Updates
1.4.2 Provide support to teachers to ensure all needed testing accommodations are routinely incorporated into the students' regular instruction. Special Education Students Director of Special Education; Special Education Staff; Department chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Classroom Observations, Review Paperwork End of Year Updates
1.4.3 Participate in core area trainings and meetings to include pacing guides, benchmarks, Mock TAKS, and curriculum programs. Special Education Students Director of Special Education; Special Education Staff; Departement chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jul 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Review Paperwork, Classroom Evaluations End of Year updates
1.4.4 Provide training to administrators on the accountability of the TAKS-M assessment. Special Education Students Research and Analysis Department; Director of Special Education Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds; Local Funds Sign-in Sheets, Review of Paperwork End of year updates
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.5 students with disabilites will meet the mastery standards, not to exceed 1% of the tested population, as assessed by the TAKS - ALT.
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1.5.1 Train teachers on selecting appropriate predetermined criteria for special education students. Special Education Students Director of Special Education, Region XIX Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Sign-In Sheets, Review of Paperwork State Assessment Results
1.5.2 Provide support to teachers to ensure students are taught appropriate TEKS objectives. Special Education Students Director of Special Education; Special Education Staff;Department chairs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Sign-In Sheets, Teacher Feedback from Training Annual State Assessment Results
1.5.3 Provide support and direction to teachers to ensure district timelines for the TAKS-ALT process are adhered to. Special Education Students Director of Special Education; Special Education Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Training Sign-In Sheets, Classroom Observations and check points TAKS-ALT turned in within timelines
1.5.4 Meet monthly through Unit Academies to address specific questions and needs in the areas of instruction and assessment. Special Education Students Director of Special Education; Special Education Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Monthly Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, Minutes End of year feedback form from teachers
1.5.5 Provide administrators guidance regarding testing administration, accountability, and progression. Special Education Students Director of Special Education; Special Education Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Sign-In Sheets, minutes of meetings held, campus visits End of year evaluation filled out by administrators
1.5.6 Provide training to administrators on the accountability of the TAKS-ALT assessment. Special Education Students Director of Research and Evaluation; Director of Special Education Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in Sheets from trainings TAKS-ALT performance reports; AYP Reports
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.6 * Ensure that all special population students are identified and served as appropriate.
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1.6.1 Train At-Risk Coordinators, Curriculum Coaches, At-Risk Instructional Aides on At-Risk criteria and on the At-Risk Management System (ARMS). At-Risk Students Director of Special Programs, SCE Instructional Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Education Funds Sign-in sheets, acknowledgement letters, update profile reports Sign-in sheets, acknowledgement letters, update profile reports
1.6.2 Increase teacher awareness of At-Risk criteria and ensure interventions are provided through At-Risk Management Systems (ARMS). At-Risk Students Director of Special Programs, SCE Instructional Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Education Funds Campus sign-in sheets, updated profile reports Campus sign-in sheets, updated profile reports
1.6.3 Train At-Risk Instructional Aides on working with At-Risk students. At-Risk Students Director of Special Programs, SCE Instructional Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Education Funds Sign-in sheets, weekly logs Decrease percent of at-risk students
1.6.4 Offer Optional Extended Year services for students likely to be retained in Reading and Math from grades K-12. At-Risk Students C&I Staff, Director of Special Programs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other Optional Extended Year Program Number of credits recovered, TAKS passing grades (Grades 3rd, 5th, 8th) OEYP compliance reports, decrease in number of students retained
1.6.5 Identify Migrant students who have been retained. Migrant Students Director of Special Programs, New Generation System Migrant Recruiter Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program At Risk Management System At Risk Management System
1.6.6 Track progress of Migrant students to ensure academic success. Migrant students Director of Special Programs, New Generation System Migrant Recruiter Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program At Risk Management System, progress reports, report cards At Risk Management System, progress reports, report cards
1.6.7 Keep track of Migrant secondary school students' progress and use this information to direct students to counselors. Migrant Students Director of Special Programs, New Generation System Migrant Recruiter Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program At Risk Management System, progress reports, report cards At Risk Management System, progress reports, report cards
1.6.8 Conduct home visits as required of Migrant students that may have questions, concerns, or problems. Migrant Students Director of Special Programs, New Generation System Migrant Recruiter Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Documentation as required by NCLB Documentation as required by NCLB
1.6.9 Inform nurses of Migrant Education Program services provided. Migrant Students New Generation System Migrant Recruiter Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Medical referrals Medical referrals
1.6.10 Distribute at every campus to every child upon registration a Migrant Education Program questionnaire. Migrant Students New Generation System Migrant Recruiter Specialist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Support documentation Questionnaires; Migrant Education PEIMS lists
1.6.11 At the beginning and throughout the year, communication with Migrant students and parents will be conducted via telephone calls, mailed correspondence, home visits, and parent meetings. Migrant Students Director of Special Programs, NGS Recruiter Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Documentation, sign-in sheets Documentation, sign-in sheets
1.6.12 Prior to test dates, inform Migrant parents of the importance of the TAKS test, test strategies, and the importance of students being present on TAKS test dates. Migrant Students Director of Special Programs, NGS Recruiter Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Documentation, sign-in sheets, home visits, mail out correspondence Documentation, sign-in sheets, home visits, mail out correspondence, comparison of attendance records for migrant students
1.6.13 Inform nurses and counselors of homeless services provided. Homeless students Title I Instructional Specialists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
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1.6.14 Increase services to homeless students. Homeless students Director of Bilingual /ESL Instructional Specialists Campus Bilingual/ESL Coordinators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Tile I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs - Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology - Title III, Part A, LEP - Title III, Part A, Immigrant 3 and 6 weeks progress reports, 9 weeks report cards, benchmarks, middle of the year assessment, quarterly meetings with Bilingual/ESL coordinators at each campus Agendas, sign-in sheets
1.6.15 Provide training to campus to ensure that W.D. Slider MS at-risk percentage decreases by snapshot date. At-Risk Students Director of Special Programs, SCE Instructional Specialist Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Education Funds Mid-year PEIMS Special Programs Report, ARMS student profile reports End of year PEIMS Special Programs Report, ARMS student profile reports
1.6.16 Provide training to campuses to ensure that State Compensatory Education increases academic achievement of identified At-Risk students and reduce the dropout rate. At-Risk Students Director of Special Programs, SCE Instructional Specialist, Campus At-Risk Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Education Funds Benchmark results TAKS results
1.6.17 Provide training to campuses to increase the graduation rate of LEP and immigrant students. At-Risk Students Campus Administrators, Director of Bilingual ESL Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Bilingual/English as a Second Language Mock TAKS, benchmarks results LEP graduation rates, TAKS results
1.6.18 Implementation of the Bilingual and ESL models will drive a consistent intructional Bilingual/ESL program. ELL Director of Bilingual/ESL, Instructional Specialists, Campus Bilingual/ESL Coordinators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Bilingual/Engilsh as a Second Language - Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs - Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology - Title III, Part A, LEP - Title III, Part A, Immigrant 3 and 6 weeks progress reports, 9 weeks report cards, benchmarks, middle of the year assessment Benchmark, end of the year assessments, Bilingual/ESL rubric, quarterly meetings witn principals, OLPT
1.6.19 Through the implementation and staff development of reasearched-based Bilingual/ESL instructional program design, linguistic levels of proficiency will be addressed to assure academic success.* Enterprise edition rbook r180-reasearch based scholastic lexile materials... ELL Students Director of Bilingual/ESL, Instructional Specialists, Campus Bilingual/ESL Coordinators Jul 01, 2010 thru
Jun 30, 2011
Bilingual/Engilsh as a Second Language - Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs - Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology - Title III, Part A, LEP - Title III, Part A, Immigrant 3 and 6 weeks progress reports, 9 weeks report cards, benchmarks, middle of the year assessment, quarterly meetings with Bilingual/ESL/r180 coordinators at campus Benchmark, end of the year assessments, Bilingual/ESL rubric, quarterly meetings witn principals, OLPT
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.7 * W.D. Slider MS will meet the requirements of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on an annual basis.(* have met NCLB Standard every year )
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1.7.1 Provide training to Department chairs in order to ensure they meet AYP in the areas of Reading and Math and in All Students, Hispanic, White, African-American, Economically Disadvantaged, LEP and SPED subpopulations. All students Director of Special Programs; Curriculum and Instruction Staff; Research and Analysis Staff Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs List of campuses meeting AYP, campus improvement plans for schools that "Missed AYP" List of campuses meeting AYP
1.7.2 Dissaggregate data for all accountability populations to identify performance gaps and meet annual standards as designated for all state and NCLB federal requirements. All students Director of Special Programs, Campus Administrators, C&I Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs List of campuses meeting AYP, campus improvement plans for schools that "Missed AYP". Data disaggregation List of campuses that met AYP
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.8 * By Spring 2010, the student attendance rate will increase to 96% up from 95.9%.
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1.8.1 Encourage and monitor student attendance through the use of incentives. Activities:
• Perfect attendance recognition activities will be conducted at each campus at the end of each six weeks.
• Daily perfect attendance will be recognized randomly with incentives.
• Highest monthly attendance will be recognized by the district
All students Support Services, Staff Campus Administrators, Campus PEIMS/Attendance, Staff, Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds Daily Attendance Six Weeks Attendance; List of Exempt Students The number of students receiving incentives for attendance will increase each six weeks. Increase in attendance in each semester. PEIMS reports will show that attendance has increased.
1.8.2 Identify students with excessive absences addressed in a timely manner.
Activities:
• Parent contacts will be made for students who are absent by 10:00 a.m. daily.
• Parent contacts will be made through home visits after excessive absences (3 consecutive days) or a pattern of absences.
• Appropriate authorities will be given lists of targeted students for home visits.
All Students Support Services, Staff Campus Administrators, Campus PEIMS/Attendance, Staff, Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds; State Compensatory Funds Daily Attendance, Six Weeks Attendance. List of Exempt Students The number of students receiving incentives for attendance will increase each six weeks. Increase in attendance in each semester. PEIMS reports will show that attendance has increased.
1.8.3 Adhere to District Attendance Policy regarding attendance and truancy initiatives All Students Support Services, Staff Campus Administrators, Campus PEIMS/Attendance, Staff, Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds; State Compensatory Funds Daily Attendance, Six Weeks Attendance. List of Exempt Students The number of students receiving incentives for attendance will increase each six weeks. Increase in attendance in each semester. PEIMS reports will show that attendance has increased.
1.8.4 Standardize all campus attendance policies and procedures. All Students Support Services, Staff Campus Administrators, Campus PEIMS/Attendance, Staff, Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds; State Compensatory Funds Daily Attendance, Six Weeks Attendance. List of Exempt Students The number of students receiving incentives for attendance will increase each six weeks. Increase in attendance in each semester. PEIMS reports will show that attendance has increased.
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.9 * Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in co-curricular activities. ( * Current District UIL champions! One Act Play sweepstakes ! )
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1.9.1 Increase enrollment on W.D. Slider MS by 10% in Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theater. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Staff, C & I Staff, Support and Services Staff, Fine Arts Teachers, Counseling Staff Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
General Fund Grading period enrollment figures Yearly enrollment comparisons to previous years
1.9.2 Slider Students will have opportunity to participate in a wide variety of competitive experiences appropriate to the fine art activity. UIL concert and sight reading, SISD Concert and Sight reading, UIL Solo and Ensemble, SISD Solo and Ensemble, Joint Guitar Concert, Joint Mariachi Concert, Mariachi Conference, TMEA All Region and State Organizations, One Act Play for Middle School. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Staff, C & I Staff, Support and Services Staff, Fine Arts Teachers Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
General Fund Number of groups/students participation Yearly comparisons to previous years
1.9.3 Slider Students will have opportunity to participate in summer fine arts camps. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Staff, C & I Staff, Title I Staff Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds, General Fund, GT Fund Student participation Performances of various activities
1.9.4 Slider Students will have opportunities to attend community fine arts performances and/or activities. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Staff, C & I Staff, Title I Staff, Fine Arts Teachers Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
General Fund Number of participants Total number of students attending
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.10 * W.D. Slider MS will participate in an support all UIL contests and events.
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1.10.1 Increase the student participation rates of UIL academics at all levels. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Staff, C&I Staff, Fine Arts Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other Participation figures in UIL events. Number of awards given.
1.10.2 Slider Students will have opportunities for participation in summer UIL academic camps. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Staff, C & I Staff Jul 19, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds, General Funds, GT Funds Student participation Increase in places at UIL academic competition

Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.1 * By the end of 2010, W.D. Slider MS will integrate technology consistently in all aspects of the curriculum.
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2.1.1 Utilize a technology resource person (Formerly Tech Pilot)at W.D. Slider MS who is dedicated to promoting, modeling, teaching, and training all campus teachers in the use of technology integration strategies. All students Human Resource Department, Campus Administrator, Instructional Technology Coordinator Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Learning plans, lab schedules Employee evaluation form, PDAS
2.1.2 Continue to participate in district staff development for all employees including how to access just-in-time assistance. All students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Training Sign-in, attendance Course evaluation certificate
2.1.3 Follow vertically-aligned integration of evolving technologies in support of all TEKS in the Montwood cluster. Teachers will use, facilitate, and mentor peers in technology peripherals in all TEKS subject areas; *cruzer micro flash/jump drives; microprojectors; wireless connections to include internet,notebook presenter mouse 8000 and keyboard.... All students Campus Administrator, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds, Title I ... Student Projects, IWB flipcharts TAKS data
2.1.4 Showcase student projects during annual Excellence in Technology Awards ceremony.Student publications.....newspaper....yearbook....etc. All students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administrators, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Student Projects Excellence in technology awards
2.1.5 Model proficient use of technology in daily work in communications, presentations, online collaborations, and student-centered projects. All students Campus Administrators, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Student Projects, IWB flipcharts, STaR Chart TAKS data, STaR Chart
2.1.6 Create campus/teacher web pages to foster communication with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community. All students Campus Administrators, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online resource usage reports STaR Chart, District technology rubric
2.1.7 Create online web lessons that facilitate technology application TEKS, along with core curriculum TEKS. All students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online resource usage reports STaR Chart, District technology rubric
2.1.8 Utilize the district web-based library information/automation system capable of supporting centralized configurations. All students District Library Officer, Library Media Services Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Number of remote usage reports/hits Number of remote usage reports/hits
2.1.9 Integrate technology consistently in all aspects of curriculum through the access and use of a mobile wireless lab. All students Bilingual/ESL Director, Campus Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Monthly usage reports End of year usage report
Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.2 * By the end of 2010, communication with parents and community members will be enhanced through the use of technology to provide opportunities for a home-school connection.
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2.2.1 Involve parents and community members in all technology planning committees. All students Campus/District Administrators, School Improvement Teams Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Meeting agendas Sign-in sheet
2.2.2 Disseminate information to parents and community regarding technology initiatives. All students Campus/District Administrators, Community Education Services Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Agenda, Sign-in-sheets, campus web postings Meeting minutes
2.2.3 Provide parents and community members access to W.D. Slider MS technology facilities. All students Campus/District Administrators, Community Education Services, Special Programs Mobile Lab Coordinators, Department of Technology Services Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds eHAC accounts, schedule of facilities availability Sign-in sheets, eHAC usage reports
2.2.4 Utilize 24/7 online access to the existing SISD network and expand availability of information to include libraries, medical facilities, agencies, and other sources of information. All students District/Campus Administration, Community Education Services, Library Media Services, Department of Technology Services Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Network design, campus after-hour schedules, district websites Online resource usage reports
2.2.5 Maintain and enhance campus websites to include links that promote parental involvement and increase communication to allow reinforcement of technology skills instruction at home. All students Instructional Services, District Webmasters, Community Education Services, District/Campus Administrators, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Web pages Web pages
2.2.6 Provide training in technology for parents, volunteers, and community to become helpers in campus labs and to serve as mentors for students, especially those of high poverty. All students Community Education Services, Instructional Technologists, Special Programs Mobile Lab Coordinators Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus mentor list, logs of volunteer hours Logs of volunteer hours
2.2.7 Provide access to eHAC, Home Access Center. All students Team Leader Information Services, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online resource usage reports, eHAC accounts Effective schools survey, online resource usage reports
2.2.8 Provide access to eSMART, electronic gradebook, and report card at all levels. All students Director of Elementary Education, Director of Secondary Education, Team Leader Information Services, Instructional Technology Coordinator Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online resource usage reports, STaR Chart Effective schools survey, online resource usage reports
2.2.9 Ensure access to a Library Information/Automation System All students District Library Officer, Library Media Specialists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Library Schedules Online resource usage reports, STaR Chart
2.2.10 Ensure access to DKC, Digital Knowledge Central All students District Library Officer, Library Media Specialists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online usage reports, STaR Chart Effective Schools Survey
2.2.11 Participate in the El Paso Area Library Consortium All students District Library Officer, Library Media Specialists, Department of Computer Services Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Course Offerings, registration Registration
Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.3 * By the end of 2010, all students will receive opportunities in emerging technologies at all grade levels.......... *** computers;computer peripherals; software;antiviris;protection plans;computer monitors;alpha smarts NEO2s....mobile labs;receivers;
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2.3.1 Increase participation in technology in technology labs, media centers, and classrooms All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, District Library Officer, Library Media Specialist, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lab schedules, Library schedules STaR chart, Lab schedules
2.3.2 Meet online testing requirements to increase the number of computers and network connections. All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Executive Director of Technology Services Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus inventory STaR chart, Campus inventory
2.3.3 Ensure all students have internet access AUP (acceptable use policy). All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Executive Director of Technology Services Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus AUP report Effective schools survey, Campus AUP report
2.3.4 Implement relevant software and web-based application programs (DKC, United Streaming Videos, River Deep). All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, District Library Officer Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus inventory STaR chart, Campus inventory
2.3.5 Provide student opportunities for distance, distributed, and online learning. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Medial Specialists, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Purchase orders, Usage reports, Course offerings Credit hours
2.3.6 Implement and develop instructional technology resources to ensure activities and projects in all curricular areas to improve academic achievement and to facilitate the TEKS through the use of technology...................computers(apple/Dell/HP);HP Printers;computer peripherals;software;antivirus;protection plans;computer monitors;alpha smarts NEO2s....mobile labs;wireless receivers;Academic licenses All Students Campus Administrators, Special Education Department, Teachers, Specialty Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Curriculum Coaches, Library Media Specialists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Student projects, Lesson plans, Mock TAKS TAKS results
2.3.7 Work collaboratively in communities of inquiry to propose, assess, and implement solutions to real world problems with a variety of audiences. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Services, Library Medial Specialists, CATE Teachers, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Student projects Project assessment
2.3.8 Provide an open labs to facilitate student-centered learning activities. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Services, Library Medial Specialists, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Open lab schedules, Student performance Open lab schedules
2.3.9 Ensure accessibility by all students to technology-based instruction and as appropriate adaptive/assistive devices. All Students Campus Administrators, Special Education Department, Department of Technology Services, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Curriculum Coaches, Library Media Services, Library Media Specialists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 17, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Lesson plans Campus inventory
2.3.10 Integrate computer technologies and peripherals by using multimedia presentations in all curricular areas. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Specialists, Special Education Department, Curriculum Coaches, Teachers, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds District/campus inventories, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.11 Use distance learning and digital content services for expanding curricular offerings and meeting the needs of all students. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Library Media Specialists, Instructional Technologists, Counselors, Curriculum Coaches, Special Programs Lab Coordinators, Special Education Department Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Course credit, Usage reports Course credit
2.3.12 Provide student-centered learning opportunities with national, international, business, industry, university, and communities of inquiry. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Services, Library Media Specialists, Curriculum Coaches, Department of Technology Services, Special Education Department Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.13 Implement innovative practices in the use of technology applications. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Services, Library Media Specialists, Specialty Teachers, Special Education Department Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Campus Lesson plans, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.14 Provide seamless opportunities to demonstrate multimedia presentation programs for interdisciplinary projects. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Specialists, Special Education Department Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Excellence in technology awards entries Excellence in technology awards entries
2.3.15 Provide opportunities for student to use digital library databases and other resources to become information literate. Review and consider revision of resources information as district no longer subscribes to digital knowledge central. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Specialists, Curriculum Coaches, Special Eucation Department Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, DKC usage reports DKC usage reports
2.3.16 Integrate computer technologies and peripherals by using multimedia presentations in all curricular areas. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Medial Specialists, Special Education Department, Curriculum Coaches, Teachers, Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds District/campus inventories, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.17 Provide opportunities for open lab access for students after school hours. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Services, Library Medial Specialists, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Lab Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Open lab schedule, Sign-in-sheets, Log Open lab schedule
2.3.18 Provide 8th grade students Career Connections courses to improve their computer and technology skills by using the most up-to-date computers. 8th Graders CTE Director, CTE Instructional Specialists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Review spring registration data PEIMS data
2.3.19 Utilize Mobile Labs with Microsoft Office to all campuses to use in individual classrooms. All Students Bilingual/ESL Director, Instructional Specialists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Monthly usage reports End of year usage report
2.3.20 Utilize Inspiration Software in conjunction with Mobile Labs. All Students Bilingual/ESL Director, Instructional Specialists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Montly usage reports End of year usage report
2.3.21 Provide Career connections and Career Cruising (online assessment for college readiness, labor market information, and career exploration) for all 8th graders. 8th Grade Students Director of CATE, CATE Instructional Specialists, CATE Special Populations Coordinator Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Review Spring registration data PEIMS data
2.3.22 Conduct visits to perspective high schools prior to registration. 8th Grade Students CATE Special Populations Coordinator, Career Connections Instructors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Review fall and spring registration and high school tour schedules Review high school registration for incoming 9th grade students
2.3.23 Continue to develop a 5 year graduation plan for 8th grade students. 8th Grade Students CATE Special Populations Coordinator, Career Connections Instructors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
CATE, State, Federal Funds, Local Funds Review fall and spring registration data Review 5 year graduation plans
Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.4 * By the end of 2010, all W.D. Slider MS staff members will implement stages of technology proficiency.
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2.4.1 Implement a technology rubric consistent with the STaR Chart to assess technology proficiency levels. All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administration, Campus Instructional Technologists Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Technology proficiency assessment Yearly results of technology proficiency assessment
2.4.2 Increase the amount of technologies in each classroom to enhance student instruction with emerging technologies. All Students Director of Computer Services, Assistant Supt. for Business Services, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administration Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus technology inventories Increased emerging technologies on campus technology inventories
2.4.3 Increase the number of technology trainings for teachers to meet the STaR Chart "target goal" of seamlessly integrating cross curricular units of instruction. All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administration, Campus Instructional Technologists, Classroom Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Number of technology trainings offered at campus/district level Increased number of technology trainings

Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.1 * W.D. Slider MS will recruit, attract, and retain most highly qualified staff.
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3.1.1 W.D. Slider MS will utilize the District Human Resources Recruitment, Retention, and Intervention Program.
Activities/Objectives:
• Provide signing bonuses to new employees hired for critical shortage areas
• Initiate reimbursement for staff members adding specific certifications needed at SISD
• Provide relocation stipends to new teacher hires (from out of town) that are highly qualified and assigned to teach Special Education classes ($1500 for those applicants relocating from 150 miles or more)
• Provide recognition of current employees' achievements to include service awards, retirement, attendance, and more
• Expand the current Teacher Induction Program to offer strong support for new staff
• Provide staff development for new employees to facilitate transitioning into the District
• Offer inter-District transfers
• Provide opportunity for SISD employees to enroll their own children in Socorro ISD
• Increase the percent of highly qualified core academic subject area teachers
• Increase the percent of core academic subject area classes taught by highly qualified teachers to include high poverty area campuses
• Increase the percentage of teachers receiving high quality professional development on each campus
• Ensure that low income, minority students are not taught at higher rates than others by inexperienced out of field teachers
• Assist all teachers in meeting the highly qualified requirements
• Advertise and conduct national and statewide searches for hard-to-find personnel
All students Curriculum & Instructional Assistant Superintendents Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds - Title II NCLB Quarterly Reports Annual NCLB Report to TEA
3.1.2 W.D. Slider MS will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal personnel laws and District policies & procedures.
Activities/Objectives:
• Disseminate information to employees via work locations, meetings, manuals, and through the internet
• Provide update trainings, handbooks, announcements, and information on certification
• Provide necessary staff development to ensure full compliance and adequate implementation of policies / procedures as needed.
All students Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Human Resources Directors, Campus & Department Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds - Title II District staff training records, agendas and attendance, recommendations implemented, close monitoring and updates of handbooks and certifications, printed handbooks, pamphlets Annual training records indicating sessions & attendance, annual records indicating compliance or non-compliance incidents, as well as certifications, review other records to assess other data such as EEOC, OCR, lawsuits, and complaints filed
3.1.3 W.D. Slider MS will utilize the Human Resources Department to successfully perform staffing, duties, trainings, and assist in the management of people, to meet needs and interests of the District and staff .
Activities/Objectives:
• Facilitate staffing formulas according to state guidelines and District policy to maximize staffing efficiency
• Provide an efficient District screening process to ensure compliance in hiring “Highly Qualified” applicants
• Establish collaboration with post-secondary institutions to effectively recruit teachers/staff
• Implement a Recruitment Program to meet the growing needs of W.D. Slider MS
All students and staff Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Human Resources Directors, Campus & Department Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Campus Enrollment and staffing records, recommendations implemented, close monitoring and staffing of positions as needed, monthly reports indicating added teachers hired District annual records indicating staffing formula compliance, district annual records indicating compliance with certifications and highly qualified hiring, district annual report showing collaborative and recruitment efforts, yearly district recruitment plan
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.2 * W.D. Slider MS will participate in the district employee wellness program to promote healthy productive employees.
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3.2.1 •Participate in a walking program by providing free pedometers and developing walking routes for campus. (Campus cordinator will work with HR Benefits dept.)
Staff HR Benefits Department and Campus Wellness Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Wellness Program Budget, Medical Plan and CIGNA Resources Quarterly Reports from Campus Wellness Coordinators, Quarterly Reports on presented material/sessions Annual Reports
3.2.2 • Provide recognition for participants in the walking program (secure certificates of participation from HR Benefits dept.) Staff HR Benefits Department & Campus Wellness Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Wellness Program Budget Quartely Reports from Campus Wellness Coordinators Annual Reports
3.2.3 • Advocate for healthier food options for teachers/staff in cafeterias Staff HR Benefits Department & Campus Wellness Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Wellness Program Budget/HR Benefits Dept. Quartely Reports from Campus Wellness Coordinators Annual Reports
3.2.4 • Participate in wellness camps to address exercise, nutrition, stress relief, tme balance, relaxation methods, and disease management topics Staff HR Benefits Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Medical Plan and CIGNA Resources Quartely Reports on presented materials/sessions Annual Reports
3.2.5 • Participate in ongoing monthly health promotion activites such as dental health month, child obesity, etc. Staff HR Benefits Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Medical Plan and CIGNA Resources Quartely Reports on presented materials/sessions Annual Reports
3.2.6 • Encourage participation in the SISD preventive testing and screen coverage Staff HR Benefits Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Medical Plan and CIGNA Resources Quartely Reports on presented materials/sessions Annual Reports
3.2.7 • Identify aditional campus staff to better mentor all new teachers Staff TIPS Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I funds Quartely Reports Annual Report from TIPS Program
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.3 * W.D. Slider MS will promote TIPS, the Teacher Induction Program, to support all new teachers,and those teachers needing assistance.
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3.3.1 Dissemination of information concerning TIPS Summer training for all new teachers
Teachers TIPS Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jul 30, 2009
Title I Funds Quarterly Reports Annual Report from TIPS Program
3.3.2 Identify additonal campus staff to better mentor all new teachers. Teachers TIPS Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds Quarterly Reports Annual Reports from TIPS Program
3.3.3 Provide attendance incentives for new teachers for the summer TIPS training Teachers TIPS Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds Quarterly Reports Annual Report from TIPS Program
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.4 * W.D. Slider MS will maintain a turnover rate of no more than 1% for the following categories: Auxiliary, Paraprofessionals and Professionals.
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3.4.1 Participate in on-going training of effective hiring practices for all supervisors Supervisors Department of Human Resources and Director of Staff Development Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets, training agendas, resources materials provided Retention rate analysis report
3.4.2 Offer effective professional development for all staff All staff Department of Human Resources and Director of Staff Development Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets, training agendas and resource materials Survey
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.5 * All new employees will be assigned a mentor as appropriate.
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3.5.1 Assist in training supervisors on effective mentoring and employee retention strategies New employees Department of Human Resources Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets, agendas Survey
3.5.2 Assist in training of new teacher mentors; UTEP/El Paso Coll. New teachers T.I.P.S. Coordinator, Department of Human Resources, Staff Development Director Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets and agendas Survey
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.22 * W.D. Slider MS will Support ongoing development of staff professional competencies by providing opportunities for continuous learning.
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3.22.1 Provide book study staff development opportunities on the best current practices for effective instruction of high need, At-Risk, and Special population students. Teachers, Instructional Aides, Counselors, and Administration Admninistration, SIT; Department chairs Jul 22, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, part A funds, Campus allocated funds, Staff participation logs, post book study feedback. Increased references in PDAS part III of direct instructional application of Book Study competencies. Increased achievemnt in student scores.
3.22.2 Provide a comprehensive, job-embedded, research-based, fully integratable, teacher responsive, staff development for teachers.......Leadership...instructional strategies...assessment...&.professional growth....
teachers, dept chairs, aides, counselors,administration campus leadership Aug 02, 2009 thru
Jul 02, 2010
the Master Teacher Pd......Campus Funds quarterly online assessment to help educators assess progress and growth ....... student achievement scores.....

Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.1 W.D. Slider MS will have specific programs, training, and/or presentations to promote safe and drug free schools.
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4.1.1 Promotes safe and drug free environment through presentations and training (asterisks will be added to required programs).

• GREAT Program
• NetSmartz Program
• SRO presentations
• SDFSC presentations
• Character development presentations
• Anti-bullying presentations
• Anti-gang presentations
• Stranger Danger
Students Chief of Police, Director of Student Services, Director of Guidance and Counseling, Campus counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title IV, Part A, Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities Sign-in sheets at training events, Quarterly reports on presentations Review documentation of presentations and develop plans for improvement; Counselor logs
4.1.2 Educate students, parents, faculty and staff about healthy physical lifestyle habits with the purpose of reducing obesity and promoting life long fitness. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Parents Director of Athletics, Director of Child Nutrition, Director of Student Services, Director of Employee Benefits, Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Documentation of Sign-in sheets, Presentations and materials used Review documentation of presentations and develop plans for improvement
4.1.3 Provide enrichment and educational opportunities for parents, staff, and students on current issues and trends that affect students’ safety in the social, emotional, physical, and educational setting. Students, Parents and Staff Director of Special Programs, Director of Student Services, Director of Guidance and Counseling, Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Documentation of Sign-in sheets, Presentations, and materials used Review documentation of presentations and develop plans for improvement
4.1.4 Provide safety training program for cross guards and bus monitors. All Cross Guards and Monitors SISD Security Services, Director of Transportation, Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets at training events, reports of training that is conducted Evaluate reports, sign-in sheets and develop plans for improvement
4.1.5 Provide the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program to reduce and prevent bullying problems among SISD students and to improve peer relations at school. All students Director of Special Programs, Campus Administrators, Director of Guidance & Counseling; Campus Counselors Intervention Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title IV, Part A, Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Documentation of surveys, Sign in sheets, Presentations, and materials used; counselor parent presentation agendas Review surveys, documentation of presentations and develop plans for improvement; Decrease in campus Bulling insidents
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.2 W.D. Slider MS will have an articulated Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan.
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4.2.1 Align campus plan to district multi-hazard emergency operations plan.

Activities:
• Develop campus, department and District Multi-Hazard EOP Manuals
• Provide EOP staff development
• Employ needed police and security personnel
• Conduct criminal background checks on all staff/volunteers
• Ensure fire drills are conducted on a monthly basis
• Conduct state required security audits
• Ensure that 2 code blue drills are conducted annually at each campus
All students, Employees and Volunteers Assistant Superintendent for District Operations, Director of Risk Management, SISD Security Services, Campus & Department Administrators, Director of Student Services Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Records of safety committee meetings, Agendas, Attendance records, recommendations implemented, close monitoring of the inclement weather plan, bi-annual review of the District Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan Recorded outcomes of yearly audits, district survey results, training sessions, incidents of law enforcement presence, record of improved quality of response and results/outcomes
4.2.2 Minimize the number of employee work related injuries.
Activities:
• Ensure that all employees attend required ongoing district safety training
• Ensure that all employees are informed of district procedures when injured on the job
• Conduct annual safety inspections of all district facilities
• Ensure campus and departments have safety committees
All Slider employees Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Director of Risk Management , Campus and Department Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Records of Training meetings, Records of notices given to employees, Records of inspections, Records of safety committee meetings Evaluations of trainings, Comparison of injury records, Comparison of safety inspections , Documentation of recommendations from safety committee meetings and their effectiveness
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.3 W.D. Slider MS law enforcement and Administration will ensure a safe educational environment for students and staff.
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4.3.1 Provide visible presence at school to deter crime incidents.
SISD Security SISD Security Services ; Campus SRO Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Set benchmarks, list presentations and meetings with other agencies Documentation of programs, presentations, and meetings
4.3.2 School Resource Officer (SRO) program will place emphasis on prevention and intervention through campus presentations.
All students Director of Student Services, Task Force Commander; Campus SRO Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets, documentation of presentations Sign-in sheets, documentation of presentations
4.3.3 Work closely with local law enforcement agencies and community organizations. Police SISD Security Services ; Campus SRO; Campus Adm. Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Documentation of meetings attended Documentation of meetings attended
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.4 W.D. Slider MS will maintain a safe, orderly environment where students, parents, and employees feel secure.
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4.4.1 Implement campus wide articulation of a Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan. Activities/Objectives:
• Develop campus, department and district multi hazard EOP Manuals
• Provide EOP staff development
• Employ needed police and security personnel
• Conduct criminal background checks on all staff members
• Ensure fire drills are conducted on a monthly basis
• Conduct state required security audits
• Ensure that 2 code blue drills are conducted annually at W.D. Slider MS
All students Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Director of Risk Management , SISD Chief of Police, Campus Department Administrators, Director of Student Services, Assistant Superintendent and Director for Operations Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Record of Safety Committee Agenda and attendance records Recommendations Implemented Close monitoring of the Inclement Weather Plan Bi-annual review of the District Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan Recorded outcomes of yearly audits District survey results Training sessions Incidents of law enforcement presence Record of improved quality of response and results/outcomes
4.4.2 Minimize the number of employee work related injuries.
Activities/Objectives:
• Ensure that all employees attend required ongoing district safety training
• Inform all employees of district procedures when injured on the job
• Conduct annual safety inspections of all district facilities
• Ensure that all campuses and departments have on-going active safety committeesContinue implementation of the Return to Work Program
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Director of Risk Management, Campus & Department Administrators, Assistant Superintendent and Director for Operations Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Safety Committee meeting records Agendas and attendance records Monthly review of all work related injuries and claims Monthly review of inspection results Quarterly review of RTW Program Annual data report assessing progress on target indicators related to injuries Annual data reports related to training sessions and safety inspection findings District report on safety committee meetings and information Cumulative review of RTW Program
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.5 W.D. Slider MS will provide a quality nutrition program that fosters healthy living while providing nutritious meals that prepare students for learning.
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4.5.1 Provide access to meals that furnish the nourishment required for optimal growth, development, and academic success. All students Child Nutrition Services, campus personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other National School Lunch Program Funds Wellness policy, food production, records Wellness policy, checklist, completed food production, records
4.5.2 Encourage and promote healthy food choices through the use of visual aids. All students Child Nutrition Services Administration Campus Personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2009
Other National School Lunch Program Funds Site visits, campus/community, trainings, documentation Sign-in sheets, facility inspection, reports
4.5.3 Provide support for the established nutrition education curriculum in the district. All students and staff Child Nutrition Services Administration, Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2009
Other National School Lunch Program Funds Wellness policy, scheduled training Wellness policy, Checklist, Sign-in sheets
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.6 W.D. Slider MS will reduce utility operating expenses through comprehensive and dedicated implementation of utilities conservation methods and maintain energy conservation awareness district-wide.
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4.6.1 Work with El Paso Electric Company SCORE program to implement conservation methods. District personnel Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Records of meetings with El Paso Electric Company. Recorded outcome (expenditures)
4.6.2 Minimize the number of employee work related injuries.
Maintain Energy Management Plan in reference to:
• Water
• Electrical
• Natural Gas
• Waste Water
• Garbage
• Recycling
District personnel Maintenance Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Energy Management Plan procedures Energy management reports and trends, conservation guidelines
4.6.3 Maintain and utilize baseline data per campus/facility for utilities conservation guidelines. District personnel Maintenance Coordinator Jul 02, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Energy audits, Energy management reports, Utility bills Documented savings
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.7 W.D. Slider MS will provide a quality Guidance and Counseling program for all students.
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4.7.1 Provide guidance lessons addressing student competencies. Students and staff Director of Guidance and Counseling; Campus Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design and Hand book Logs, counselor calendar, lesson evaluations, lesson plans Completed action plan
4.7.2 Provide information to students, teachers, and parents, regarding-availability of responsive services, how to access responsive services through community agencies. Students, staff and parents Director of Guidance and Counseling ; Campus Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design and Hand Book Logs indicating dissemination of information, samples of written information provided Completed quantitative logs
4.7.3 Provide individual and group counseling services For Bullied students. All students Director of Guidance and Counseling ; Campus Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design; Hand book; and Real Co Quarterly logs ; Campus counselor lesson plans Campus counselor Completed quantitative logs
4.7.4 Provide information to students, teachers, and parents regarding:
Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling (CDGC)
Guidance Curriculum
Students, staff and parents Director of Guidance and Counseling ; Campus Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design and Handbook Campus counselor Logs, meeting agendas for parent presentations, evaluation forms Campus Counselor Completed quantitative logs
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.8 * W.D. Slider MS will continue to manage funds efficiently in support of student achievement and will continue to be in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
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4.8.1 W.D. Slider MS will utilize grants such as Title I and state grants to improve student achievement. SISD Finance Department will work with Special Programs Director and other Grant Directors to ensure compliance with applicable laws. C & I Directors Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Records of meetings Annual external audit
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.9 * The percentage of students placed at the DAEP due to Level III or IV violations (mandatory placements) of the Student Code of Conduct will remain below 1% for W.D. Slider MS.
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4.9.1 Provide "Character Education" training to students; Seven Habits, Six most important decisions. All students Director of Guidance and Counseling ; Campus Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Campus counselor Lessons plans Level III and IV referrals
4.9.2 Provide various awareness and prevention training to students. All students Chief of Police Services ; Campus SRO Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in-sheets, agendas. Level III and IV referrals
4.9.3 Provide training on Chapter 37 TEC and The Student Code of Conduct. Campus Administrators Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in-sheets, agendas Level III and IV referrals

Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.1 * W.D. Slider MS will provide enrichment opportunities for parents and community members at least once a month.
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5.1.1 Work with district to identify and provide funding for parents and community members to attend conferences and workshops Parents Directors of Special Ed., Special Programs and Bilingual Ed. Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, SPED and Bilingual Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, approved Trip Request Forms and evaluation forms Agendas and Sign-in sheets, approved Trip Request Forms, and evaluation forms
5.1.2 Provide parents State mandated Sp. Ed. opportunities Parents Director of Special Education; Dept. Chair for sp ed Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
IDEA/B (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act/Part B Sign-in sheets, agendas; dept chair sp ed Final participation count
5.1.3 Provide parents State mandated information on career/post-secondary opportunities; parenting classes Parents Director of Guidance and Counseling; campus counselor Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Guidance and Counseling Funds campus counselor Sign-In Sheets, & agendas Final Participation Count
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.2 W.D. Slider MS will develop and implement a communication plan to increase parental involvement in their child’s education.
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5.2.1 Participate in a Task Force made up of district representatives, parents and community members. All students, District representatives, parents and community members Director of Government Relations Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Governmental Relations Budget Draft by February 1, 2010 Dir. of gov relations Final Plan
5.2.2 Support Task force in writing a communication plan to increase parental involvement Task Force members Task Force members; campus counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Sep 30, 2010
Governmental Relations Budget campus counselors List of Members, Sign-In Sheets counselors List of Members, Sign-In Sheets
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.3 * W.D. Slider MS will utilize district training to campus administration in order to increase parental and community involvement.
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5.3.1 Participate in training to campus administrators on NCLB Section 1118. Campus administrators Director of Special Programs Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Pre-Test Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Post-Test
5.3.2 Participate in training to campus administrators on District Improvement Plan, Goal 5. Campus administrators Asst. Supt. for Student Services Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Support Services Budget Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Minutes Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Minutes
5.3.3 Participate in training to campus administrators on Family Frameworks Program, role of Parent Liaison, and Parent Volunteer Program Campus administrators Coord. of Parent Liaisons, Coord. of Govt. Relations Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Support Services Budget Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Minutes Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Minutes
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.4 * W.D. Slider MS will maintain a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere for students, parents and community members.
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5.4.1 W.D. Slider MS will provide Customer Service training to office staff and campus administrators. Campus personnel Human Resources & Public Relations Directors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
HR and PR Budget Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Minutes Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Minutes
5.4.2 W.D. Slider MS will implement a Parent Customer Service survey Parents and community Goal 5 Committee Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jul 30, 2010
Support Svcs. Budget Draft of Survey Copy of Survey
5.4.3 W.D. Slider MS will distribute Parent Customer Service Survey at the end of the year. Parents and community Goal 5 Committee Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Support Svcs. Budget Number of Surveys dstributed Number of Surveys returned; results of surveys
5.4.4 To stengthen our Parent Volunteer and Parent Liaison Programs we will provide:
*Refreshments for Family Frameworks parent meetings
*Supplies and Materials for Family Framework
*Promote parents to attend, trainings and seminars
Parents and community PTO; Parents; Parent Liaison;Campus Counselors; Teachers;Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jul 30, 2010
Support Svcs. Budget; Title 1 Funds Parent sign In Sheet; Effective School Surveys Parent Sign In sheet Effective School surveys
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.5 * W.D. Slider MS will participate in three cluster/community meetings, one at the beginning of the year, one at the middle and one in the spring, to review the District Improvement Plan.
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5.5.1 District Improvement Plan Montwood Cluster meetings will be held:
1st mtg. prior to 1st intersession
2nd mtg. prior to 2nd intersession
3rd mtg. prior to end of school year
Community members and parents Superintendent Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 02, 2010
Super.'s Budget Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Minutes 2009-2010 DIP
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.6 * W.D. Slider MS will increase membership in our Partners in Education program.
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5.6.1 Membership in our Partners in Education Program will increase through the following:
•Open house for businesses
•Quarterly meetings
•PIE newsletter
•SISD Website
•Quarterly community service announcements
•Brochure (create)
•Face-to-face contact w/potential new partners
Stallion Pride Newsletter
Community businesses Director of Govenmental Relations & Partnerships; campus adm./newsletter editor Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Govt. Relations budget; campus budget; Title 1 Drafts of documents, Sign-in-sheets, agendas Increase in membership; newsletter copies
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.7 * W.D. Slider MS will provide customer service training for all office staff.
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5.7.1 W.D. Slider MS will create a shared vision definition of customer service in concert with the district. District employees Human Resources Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
HR Budget Draft agendas, Sign-in-sheets from meetings Final Vision/Definition Survey
5.7.2 W.D. Slider MS will implement the district's quality customer service program for all district employees. District employees Human Resources Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
HR Budget Draft Agendas, Sign-in-sheets from meetings Final Vision/Definition Survey
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.8 * W.D. Slider MS will provide training in effective parental/community communication strategies.
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5.8.1 W.D. Slider MS will provide to faculty & staff training in effective parental/community communication strategies during their staff development days. Campus personnel Campus Administrators, Library Media Specialists, Campus Counselors, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Campus Budget Sign-in-sheets, agendas Sign-in-sheets, agendas
5.8.2 W.D. Slider MS will identify & provide for the communication needs of parents at all school meetings.
Example: Interpreter, sign-language, translators
Community members Campus Administrators; campus counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Campus Budget Sign-in-sheets, agendas Sign-in-sheets, agendas
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.9 * W.D. Slider MS will provide opportunities for parent visits on a three week rotation basis to increase parental involvement opportunities on our campuses.
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5.9.1 Campus staff will provide opportunities to include but not limited to:
- Coffee with the Principal
- Ice Cream Socials
- Celebrate Successes of students and staff
- Community Service
Community members Campus Staff; Campus administration, Campus counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Campus Funds Sign-in-sheets Sign-in-sheets
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.26 Wm D Slider will Through the use of student award assemblies maintain an academic atmosphere characterized by quality education , service, and respect for others... parent involvement in the activities
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5.26.1 Wm D Slider will provide community assemblies for student recognition ...student award assemblies: academic honors; NJHS; Student of the Month; promotional end of year; SURESCORE/SAT recognition;student activities....* ( awards & Certificates) master teacher awards; Jostins;Hamond & Stevens; Hermatige Art;C & M trophies....CDW... Slider students counselors/administration/teachers/PTO Jan 13, 2010 thru
Jul 13, 2010
Title I ; local funds Taks ; honor roll; NJHS membership;student of the month TAKS; commended performance; Slider Girl/Boy; promotions

Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.1 * W.D. Slider MS will inmplement strategies to support the District goal to increase hish school completion rate.
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6.1.1 Monitor campus failure rate by grading period

All Students Cluster Assistant Superintendent; Campus Principal; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 22, 2010
None Needed Campus counselor's 9 week failure reports Campus counselor's promotional reports
6.1.2 Assist all 8th grade students with the development of a five year graduation plan 8th Graders Director of Guidance and Counseling; Counselor on Special Assignment; Campus Counselors; Director of CATE Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Career Connections Rosters; Campus Counselor logs AEIS Report
6.1.3 Ensure that all At-Risk Students have a Personal Graduation Plan that is reviewed at least once each school year. At Risk High School Students Director of Guidance and Counseling; Counselors on Special Assignment; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
Dec 01, 2010
State Comp. Ed. Funds Campus Counselors On Line Student Profile System with Personal Graduation Plan AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.2 * W.D. Slider MS will support goal: Recommended High School Plan/Distinguished Achievement Program.
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6.2.1 Provide credit acceleration opportunities for W.D. Slider MS students. Middle School Students Curriculum and Instruction Department Staff; Campus Principals; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
HSA Funds; Local Funds Course Enrollment Reports; Counselor Audit Sheets Promotion and Retention Reports
6.2.2 Provide high school credit opportunities for middle school students in Spanish (Native Spanish, Non-Native Spanish, and AP Spanish), Art, Keyboarding, Career Connections, Algebra I (AP Honors Algebra I), Health, Speech Middle School Students Middle School Principals; Campus Counselors Oct 07, 2009 thru
Dec 17, 2009
Local Funds Enrollment Reports Fall PEIMS Submission; AEIS Report; PEIMS Course Number submission to reflect High School Credit.
6.2.3 Provide expanded advanced course enrollment opportunities such as Pre-AP, AP, Dual Credit Middle School Students Curriculum and Instruction Department Staff; Director of Secondary Ed; Campus Principal; Campus Counselors Oct 07, 2009 thru
Dec 17, 2009
HSA Funds, Local Funds Master Schedule Course Sections Enrollment Reports; AEIS Report
6.2.4 Provide college preparatory programs such as SureScore to expand advanced course enrollment Middle School Students Curriculum and Instruction Department Staff; Director of Secondary Ed; Director of Guidance and Counseling; Campus Counselors Oct 07, 2009 thru
Dec 17, 2009
HSA Funds, Local Funds;title 1 SureScore Enrollment Reports Advanced Course Completion Reports; SureScore Reports; AEIS Report
6.2.5 Assist all 8th grade students with the development of a five year graduation plan 8th Grade Students Director of Guidance and Counseling; Campus Counselors; CATE Director Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Career Connections Rosters AEIS Report
6.2.6 Encourage parent participation in GT information sessions on Texas Performance Standards Projects GT Students and Parents Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; Local Funds Parent Sign-in sheets DAP Graduates
6.2.7 Facilitate the development of performance based projects. GT Students; AP/IB Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; AP/IB Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Formal and Informal Assessments of Projects DAP Graduates
6.2.8 Use Assessment Data and teacher observation data to identify underrepresented students for possible placement in the GT program. ELL Students; Economically Disadvantaged Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; Local Funds Benchmarks; Mock TAKS; Teacher Observation Logs DAP Graduates
6.2.9 Participate in District GT Expo for the presentation of Performance Standards Projects GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers May 01, 2010 thru
Jun 01, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds GT Expo Student Participants DAP Graduates
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.3 * W.D. Slider MS will support goal: the District college-ready graduates will be at the state average of 48% for ELA up from 26%, at the state average 52% for math up from 34%, and state average of 35% combined up from 16%.
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6.3.1 Implement an “Education: Go Get it Week” to focus on college ready activities appropriate for all grade levels All Students Director of Guidance and Counseling; Counselor on Special Assignment; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds; HSA Funds Campus "Education: Go Get it Week" Agendas THECB Reports; Scholarship Awards
6.3.2 Provide college preparatory programs such as SureScore in middle and high school campuses to expand advanced course enrollment; Duke Talent Search. Middle School Students Director of Guidance and Counseling; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
HSA Funds, Local Funds; Title I SureScore Course Enrollment Report Advanced Course Completion Reports; SureScore Reports; AEIS Report
6.3.3 Require AP Institute Training for Pre-AP/AP Teachers Secondary Teachers Curriculum and Instruction Department Staff; Director of Secondary Ed; Campus Principal Jun 02, 2009 thru
Aug 30, 2009
Local Funds; Reimbursement Funds from TEA Summer Institute Registration Reports AEIS Reports; College Board Reports
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.4 * W.D. Slider MS will support goal: the Montwood Feeder Pattern mean SAT scores will increase.
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6.4.1 Provide opportunities for all SureScore students to take the SAT exam in the 7th and 8th grade 7th and 8th Grade Students Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds SureScore Class Rosters SAT Test Data Reports
6.4.2 Provide training to middle school counselors and administrators on the SAT exam; Sure Score SAT materials. Middle School Counselors and Administrators Director of Guidance and Counseling, Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Campus budget; Title I Staff Development Registration Rosters; Counselors Activity Calendar; Counselors Parent Rosters SAT Data Reports
6.4.3 Provide training to appropriate campus on campus and district SAT results and how to utilize the data to increase student achievement. Campus Staff and Counselors Director of Guidance and Counseling; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds; HSA Funds; Title I Staff Development Registration Rosters SAT Performance Reports
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.5 * W.D. Slider MS will support goal: the District mean SAT scores will be at a combined math and verbal score of 991 up from 876.* Sure Score college readiness program including SAT test prep & study skills curriculum;teacher training, program curric,student materials & program licenses
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6.5.1 Continue the Sure Score and Duke Talent search programs for SAT Exam in Middle School Surescore college readiness program includung SAT Test prep for students and study skills curr including teacher training,program curr, student materials, and program licenses for sch yr 09-10;Who Moved My Cheese; Thinking Maps- tools for learning; Go Fish Middle School Students Administration, Counselors, Teachers, Parents Jan 17, 2010 thru
Jul 15, 2010
Local Funds; Title I SAT Exam Scores SAT Exam Scores
6.5.2 Sure score parent meeting and student trainings for SAT; PSAT; Duke Talent search: * student academic field trips ...UTEP....science museum Middle school students Campus Counselors Jan 21, 2010 thru
Jul 21, 2010
Title I ; local funds Parent attendance sign in sheets and parent eval comments Students finishing the program and Taking the SAT
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.6 The percentage of students placed in grade 7 and 8 will decrease.
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6.6.1 Ensure student success initiative interventions are appropriate for student needs Middle School Students Curriculum & Instructional Staff; Campus Dept. Chairs; Campus Principals Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
ARI/AMI Funds; State Comp. Ed Funds GPC Rosters Promotion Reports; Grade Reports; Individual TAKS Reports
6.6.2 Utilize intervention assistance with TSA Content Specialists to needed campuses Middle School Students Curriculum & Instruction Staff Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Preliminary TAKS Results Final TAKS Results; AEIS Report
6.6.3 Maintain detailed student profile reports for all students All Students Curriculum and Instruction Department Staff; Campus Counselors Sep 15, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Campus Counselor Failure Reports; Benchmark Assessments; Profile Reports TAKS Reports; AEIS Report;
6.6.4 Provide Campus Staff Development on Student Success Initiative Requirements Administrators, Counselors, Campus Curriculum and Instruction Staff Curriculum and Instruction Department Staff; Campus Administrators Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Staff Development Registration Rosters SSI Retention and Promotion Reports
6.6.5 Communicate with parents through parent meetings and mailouts the significance of the Student Success Initiative in every grade level All Students and Parents Campus Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds Benchmark Results; 1st Administration TAKS Results AEIS Report; SSI Retention and Promotion Reports
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.7 By Spring 2010, Wm. D. Slider M. S. dropout rate for grades 6-8 will remain at 0.0%.
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6.7.1 Utilize leaver training to campus administrators and staff District Wide Information Servies Department Staff Sep 01, 2009 thru
Apr 30, 2010
. Participant Sign in Sheet Fall PEIMS Submission & AEIS
6.7.2 Ensure Parent Contact for students with excessive absences Elementary and Middle School Students Campus Administrators; Campus counselors; Campus teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Attendance Reports; Counselor Logs AEIS Report
6.7.3 Maintain and Monitor Student Withdrawals to ensure record requests are received Student Withdrawals Campus PEIMS Clerks Jun 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Student Withdrawal Logs Record Request Logs; T-Rex Record Requests
6.7.4 Adhere to Internal Audit Measures to ensure accurate reporting of withdrawn students Student Withdrawals Information Services Staff Sep 01, 2009 thru
Dec 15, 2009
None Needed Student Withdrawal Reports Audit Finding Reports
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.8 * By Spring 2010, W.D. Slider MS retention rate will be <1%.
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6.8.1 Monitor failure rate by grading period District Wide Cluster Assistant Superintendent; Campus Principal; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Campus Counselor Failure Reports AEIS Report
6.8.2 Provide intervention and remediation opportunities during intersession, after school, before school, for failing students and students in danger of being retained. At Risk Students Campus Principals; Campus Counselors; At-Risk Aides Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
ARI/AMI Funds; Intersession Funds; Title I Funds; HSA Funds; State Comp. Ed. Funds; Local Funds Campus Counselor Failure Reports Promotion Reports; AEIS Report
6.8.3 Provide intervention counseling for failing at-risk students At Risk Students Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Title I Campus Counselor Failure Reports AEIS Reports
6.8.4 Hold parent conferences of failing at-risk students At Risk Students Campus Counselors; Teachers Jan 03, 2010 thru
May 21, 2010
Title I; OEYP; SCE Counselor Failure Reports; Parent Conference sign-in sheets AEIS Report
6.8.5 Incorporate SSI/GPC strategies and activities for all grades for failing at-risk students At Risk Students Campus Counselors; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
State Comp. Ed. Funds; Title I Funds; Local Funds Campus Counselor Failure Reports Promotion/Retention Reports; AEIS Reports
6.8.6 Utilize On-Line Student Profile System to monitor at-risk students and create detail reports based on at-risk indicators At Risk Students Campus Administrators; Campus Counselors; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Campus Counselor On-line Student Profile Data Promotion/Retention Reports; AEIS Reports
6.8.7 Ensure that all At-Risk Students have a Personal Graduation Plan that is reviewed at least once each school year. 8th Grade At Risk Students Director of Guidance and Counseling; Counselors on Special Assignment; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
Dec 01, 2009
State Comp. Ed. Funds Campus Counselor On Line Student Profile System with Personal Graduation Plan AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.9 > 50% of all W.D. Slider MS students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Reading / ELA on TAKS.
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6.9.1 Implement a Vocabulary Program that includes:
Foundation Grades

Rich Vocabulary Environment
• Conversation
• Word Studies
• Content Area
• Oral Rich Vocabulary development
Intermediate Grades
• Rich Vocabulary Environment
• Advanced Word Studies
• Thematic Content Area Advanced, expose more to science politics and economics
Advanced Grades
• Advanced Word Study Direct application of vocabulary development through writing, oral discussion / debate
District Wide Curriculum and Instructional Faculty and Staff; Dept. Chairs Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds; Title 1 Funds; HSA Funds; TIP Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.9.2 Implement a Vocabulary Program that includes:
Foundation Grades
Rich Vocabulary Environment
• Conversation
• Word Studies
• Content Area
• Oral Rich Vocabulary development
Intermediate Grades
Rich Vocabulary Environment
• Advanced Word Studies
• Thematic Content Area Advanced, expose more to science politics and economics
Advanced Grades
• Advanced Word Study Direct application of vocabulary development through writing, oral discussion / debate
District Wide Curriculum & Instruction Faculty and Staff; Dept. Chairs Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds; TIP Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.9.3 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships***Thinking Maps, Interactive Notebooks and Cornell Notes (Sure Score) All Students Campus Administrators; Campus Teachers; Dept. Chairs Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
TIP Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.9.4 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; student produced projects AEIS Report
6.9.5 Maintain PreAP/AP tutoring to reach commended performance standards in Middle and High School Reading/ELA Classes Middle School Students Principals, Administrators, Curriculum Coach, Counselors, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Tutoring Sign-In Sheets AEIS Report
6.9.6 Offer Saturday sessions for PreAP students to work on College Board Standards Middle School Students Principals, Administrators, Curriculum Coach, Counselors, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Tutoring Sign-In Sheets AEIS Report
6.9.7 Provide One-on-one counseling to promote tutoring programs and academic success Middle and High School Students Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Counselor Logs AEIS Report
6.9.8 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Campus Administrators; Campus Counselors; Campus Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
Mar 01, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Teacher Contact Logs; Counselor Contact Logs AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.10 * By Spring 2010, >35% of all W.D. Slider MS students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Math as assessed on TAKS.
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6.10.1 Incorporate use of Margaret Kilgo question stems District Wide Curriculum and Instruction Department Faculty and Staff; Dept. Chairs Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.10.2 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Campus Principals; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.10.3 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; student produced projects AEIS Report
6.10.4 Implement Level 4 Questions All Students Math Department Jul 10, 2009 thru
May 31, 2010
Local Funds Benchmark Common Assessment AEIS Report
6.10.5 Offer PreAP/AP accelarated instruction to reach commended performance standards in Middle School Math Classes Middle School Students Principal, Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Dept. Chairs Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds End of Course Exam/TAKS scores AEIS Report
6.10.6 Offer Super Saturdays for PreAP students to work on College Board Standards/SAT Prep. Middle School Students Principals, Administrators, Campus Counselors, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds; SCE Campus Counselor Attendance Sheets AEIS Report
6.10.7 Provide One-on-one counseling to promote tutoring programs and academic success Middle School Students Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Counselor Logs AEIS Report
6.10.8 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Campus Administrators; Campus Counselors; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
Mar 01, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Counselor Contact Logs AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.11 * > 50% of all W.D. Slider MS students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Writing as assessed on TAKS.
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6.11.1 Teach students to identify quality writing (score point 4 essays) by utilizing rubric to demonstrate focus and coherence, organization, development of ideas, voice, and conventions Grade 6,7,8 students Campus Administrators; Dept chairs; Curriculum and Instruction Staff Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.11.2 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Campus Administrators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.11.3 Incorporate writing as a required component of the Performance Standards Projects for GT students GT Students Campus Administrators; Teachers; Curriculum and Instruction Staff Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Performance Standards Projects AEIS Report
6.11.4 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; Student Produced Projects AEIS Report
6.11.5 Participate in summer GT Camp that encompasses all content areas Elementary GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jun 01, 2010 thru
Jul 01, 2010
GT Funds Registered GT Student Rosters AEIS Report
6.11.6 Offer PreAP/AP tutoring to reach commended performance standards in Middle and High School Writing Classes Middle School Students Principals, Administrators, Curriculum Coach, Counselors, Teachers Jun 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Tutoring Sign-In Sheets AEIS Report
6.11.7 Offer Super Saturdays for PreAP students to work on College Board Standards/SAT Middle School Students Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Counselor Attendance Sheets AEIS Report
6.11.8 Provide One-on-one counseling to promote tutoring programs and academic success Middle School Students Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Counselor Logs AEIS Report
6.11.9 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
Mar 01, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Counselor Contact Logs AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.12 > 20% of all W.D. Slider MS students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Science Studies as assessed on TAKS.
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6.12.1 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Campus Administrators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.12.2 Incorporate vocabulary development using model for Reading / Writing All Students Campus Principals; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.12.3 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; student produced projects AEIS Report
6.12.4 Incorporate the use of calculators, charts and graphs in order that students communicate and interpret data. Middle School Students Campus Curriculum and Instructional Faculty and Staff; Dept. Chairs Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds Daily Grades, Tests Benchmark Exam
6.12.5 Promote scientific inquiry methods during labs and interactive thinking in the classroom***COWS Middle School Students Campus Curriculum and Instructional Faculty and Staff Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Title I, Local Funds, GT Funds Daily Grades, Teachers Made Tests AEIS Report
6.12.6 Promote students will participate in activities that stress the application of knowledge, inference, generalization, prediction and drawing conclusions Middle School Students Campus Curriculum and Instructional Faculty and Staff Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds, Title I, GT Funds Daily Grades, Tests AEIS Report
6.12.7 Offer PreAP/AP tutoring to reach commended performance standards in Middle Science Classes Middle Students Campus Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Tutoring Sign-In Sheets AEIS Report
6.12.8 Offer Super Saturdays for PreAP students to work on College Board Standards Middle Students Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Counselor Attendance Sheets AEIS Report
6.12.9 Provide One-on-one counseling to promote tutoring programs and academic success Middle Students Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Counselor Logs AEIS Report
6.12.10 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
Mar 01, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.13 >50% of all W.D. Slider MS students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Social Studies as assessed on TAKS.
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6.13.1 Incorporate vocabulary Development using model for Reading / Writing All Students Campus Principals; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.13.2 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Campus Principals; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.13.3 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; student produced projects AEIS Report
6.13.4 Facilitate a summer GT Camp that encompasses all content areas Elementary GT Students Director of Curriculum; GT District TSA; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jun 01, 2010 thru
Jul 01, 2010
GT Funds Registered GT Student Rosters AEIS Report
6.13.5 Offer PreAP/AP tutoring to reach commended performance standards in Middle Social Studies Classes Middle Students Social Studies Teachers; Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Tutoring Sign-In Sheets AEIS Report
6.13.6 Offer Super Saturdays for PreAP students to work on College Board Standards Middle Students Campus Counselors; teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Fund, HSA Funds Counselor Attendance Sheets AEIS Report
6.13.7 Provide One-on-one counseling to promote tutoring programs and academic success Middle Students Campus Counselors Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
None Needed Counselor Logs AEIS Report
6.13.8 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Campus Counselors, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
Mar 01, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Teacher Contact Logs AEIS Report

Goal 7 We will provide facilities that will support the District’s learning environment.
Objective 7.1 * W.D. Slider MS will support development a program to ensure that existing campuses are upgraded to be equitable to new construction.
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7.1.1 Utilize the standards of objective 7.3 to develop an equity program for PK elmentary, middle, high school and alternative campuses. All students Facilities, Operations Departments Jul 17, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, TBA Meetings, charets, workshop, department recommendations Written program
7.1.2 Increase size of Science Laboratory classrooms. All Students Facilities and Operations Dept. Jul 17, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
District Funds Increase laboratory size and facilities (stations, sinks, electrical, gas, water, ventilation, meeting national safety standards) Increase size and improved facility standards.

Committee Review

In accordance with the administrative procedures established under Education Code 11.251(b), the campus-level committee shall be involved in decisions in the areas of planning, budgeting, curriculum, staffing patterns, staff development, and school organization. Education code 11.253(e)
  Alison Welch / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Betsy Whetstone / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Bobby Cail / SIT 11/20/2009
  Colleen Mounsey / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Cristina Lorusso / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Edna Overton / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Esther Wickenden / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Laura Hinojo / SIT 11/20/2009
  Lupe Hernandez / SIT 11/20/2009
  MacArthur Jones / SIT 11/20/2009
  Mary Helen Cholka / SIT 11/20/2009
  Oscar Serna / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Paula Monroe / SIT 11/20/2009
  Ronnie Stone / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009
  Victor Gonzalez / Dept. Chair/SIT 11/20/2009