ARP ISD

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

MISSION STATEMENT:  The mission of the Arp Independent School District is to strive for excellence and develop responsible students with capacity to think critically and function successfully in a constantly changing competitive world.

MOTTO: 

Teaching Minds, Touching Lives -- Tiger Pride Never Dies!

 

 


PHILOSOPHY: Arp Schools are dedicated to providing all students with a safe, equitable, and effective educational environment where continuing staff development, character education, SCANS foundational skills and competencies, the Texas Education Agency’s Essential Knowledge and Skills, integration of current technologies, research-based strategies, and authentic assessments are facets of the curriculum to prepare students for successful futures and high-skilled careers.

Goal #1 Parents will be full partners with the district in the education of their children.

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATIONS

TIMELINE

EVALUATION

FORMATIVE/

SUMMATIVE

1. The Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) will support and adopt strategies for promoting campus & district improvement strategies including extended learning through evening training of adults via distance learning.

 

2.  Remote Access given to district and community for distance learning

 

3.  TigerVision (community access channel broadcasting from high school studio) will support community distance learning through student-produced video broadcasts.

 

4. Student ShowCase OpenHouse will allow students to show parents and community their work, electronic portfolios, multimedia projects, videos, Websites, talents and skills.

 

5. Parent Information nights will be scheduled for 8th grade enrollment and to explain acceleration programs, Recommended High School Program, Dual Credit, CATE, and Articulation Courses.

 

(6) Help educate parents on the high school recommended program, acceleration programs, and dual credit and articulation courses through newsletters, flyers, and orientations, and Website.

 

Principal, PTO, Technology Committee

 

 

 

PTO & Technology Committee

 

 

Video Technology Students & Facilitator

 

 

Principals, Teachers,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counselor, Principal, Curriculum Director

TEA TARGET Grants

 

 

 

 

 

TEA TARGET Grants & ERATE

 

 

District Funds

 

 

 

 

KIDS Grant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

District Funds

Begin in August 2003

 

 

 

 

 

continuous

 

 

 

continuous

 

 

 

Bi-annually

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually

Involvement Evaluations

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty and parental surveys

 

 

Program reviews & community involvement

 

Attendance & participation

 

 

Technology committee evaluation

 

Participant Evaluations

 

 

 

 

Successful enrollment of students into Recommended High School Programs

 

Goal 2: Parents and other community members will be partners in the improvement of the school.

By May 2004, 50% of parents will be partners in the improvement of schools.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Increase communication between teachers and parents regarding the academic performance and development of students through the use of the PTO newsletter, School Report Card, AEIS report, G/T parent meetings, Title I parent meetings, monthly Head-Start parent meetings, School-parent compact, teacher notes, progress reports, marquee, signs, Campus Site-Based Committee meetings, Early Years Publication, TIER Letters to parents, TAKS results, parent and student surveys, PTO carnival, Open House, Meet the Teacher/Supply Night, newspaper articles, school website, class websites, class syllabi, Student Handbook, and school Website.

Principal

Superintendent

PTO

Teachers

Parents

Aides

Counselor

Curr. Dir.

$1000 local funds

 

Head-Start funds

 

Title I funds

 

Aug-May

Parents will be aware of student academic progress and programs.  Positive communication between teacher, staff, administration, and parents.

2. Develop mutually beneficial partnerships between schools and community entities.

Parents

Teachers

Administrators

Students

Curriculum Dir.

Counselor

Businesses

PTO

PTO

Arp State Bank

Leo’s Burger Barn

Terry’s

Brookshires

Various available sources

Aug-May

Positive communication and relationships between the school and community.

3. Provide human relations activities that will enable students to deal positively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, such as Veteran’s Day Celebration, Black History Month, Self-Esteem Program, Every 15 Minutes, Community Access TV Programming, Website News Highlights, and Counselor

Teachers

Principal

Librarian

Counselor

Curr. Dir.

Administration

Local EMS

 

 

Region VII Drug Education Funds

 

Local funds

Aug-May

Students will have increased appreciation of diverse cultures.

4. Have an athletic field day at the high school track.

Staff

Parents

Students

Teachers

Principal

High School Track Facilities

 

$300 local funds

 

P.E. Equipment

May

Each child will have the opportunity to be successful in fitness activities.

5. Students will perform at PTO meetings.

PTO

Teachers

Students

Principal

None

Sept-May

More parent involvement in student activities and in the music program.

6. Provide information to parents concerning the 3 TIERS and 504 programs through handouts,  parent conferences, "Meet the Tiger" BBQ Dinner for Community, Student Handbook, and school Website.

Administrators

Teachers

Counselor

Curr. Dir.

 

 

$900 local funds

& community donations

Aug-May

More parent involvement and knowledge of school programs, curriculum, and student achievement.

7.  Reallocate Computers to student checkout for at-risk students (TIER students), Achieve Now! and laptops.

Technology Coordinators

$300 Technology Funds (Modems)

Aug - May

Better relations with parents and students.  Better knowledge of school technology services.

8.  All teachers will receive laptops and students with special needs and research projects will be allowed to check a laptop out from the Tech Dept.

Technology

Director

TARGET Grants

September – August

Number of Laptops checked out

9.  Meet the Teacher night for all three campuses to give program flyers to parents.  Included in this night is a parent drawing for a prizes.  Advertise using posters, flyers, bank statement mail-out (1/2 sheet) in July. (School Calendar, sports calendar, activities) Send to the bank by June. Principals Local funds $100 X3 August 16, 2005 Number of parents involved in meet the teacher night.

 

GOAL 3:  All faculty and staff will be trained and certified in the SBEC Technology Application Competencies (8th grade computer literacy competencies. )* All staff will move from Level I to Level III Engaged-learner Competencies for transparent technology integration.

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATIONS

TIMELINE

EVALUATIONS

1.                  Identify levels of competencies for all faculty and staff

2.                  All teachers will utilize district digital resources to record grades, attendance, student progress, assessments, and student works

3.                  A Laptop will be given to each teacher for classroom use who completes INTEL© or comparable training.

4.                  Train and mentor all teachers in 8th grade computer competencies and integration techniques using 3 Tiers of accountability (ClassServer)

5.                  Train and monitor all teachers in eclectic strategies for differentiated lesson design to the benefit of all learners (ClassServer)

6.                  Allot multiple computers to classroom with trained teachers and highlight best practices in district. Free TCEA trip for accepted presenters.

7.         Certify classroom teachers as Master Trainers to assist integration of technology into curriculum.

Campus Technology Coordinators

 

Principal and Technology Committee

 

Campus Technology Coordinators

 

Principals & Curriculum Director

 

Principals, Technology Trainers, Curriculum Director

District Level

 

 

 

INTEL & TARGET Grants

Technology Funds

Printers from Instructional Funds

 

District Funds

 

 

District Funds for Inserve

 

 

INTEL, TARGET, & TIF Grant

Technology Funds

 

 

 

 

Eisenhower Grants, District Funds, and Regional Service Center

Continuous

 

 

 

Continuous

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

Continuous

 

 

perpetual

 

 

 

 

 

 

perpetual

 

Rubrics and # Web based Training Modules completed by teachers

 

# of Laptops to teachers

 

 

# of Teachers on Level Three Technology Integration Tier

 

 

 

# of lesson plans which are submitted with  appropriate design

 

# of highlighted classrooms with best practice examples

 

 

 

# of Teachers who reach Level Three of Technology Integration Tiers

 

*GT Teachers maintain their certification by acruing credit hours in extended training.  All faculty gains inservice in GT, discipline management, modification and improvement strategies, and technology.

 

Goal 4:  Provide instructional resources, adequate reading material, staff development, and technology for each teacher, multiple student-computers in each classroom for student use, and connectivity established utilizing E-rate funding to

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATIONS

TIMELINE

EVALAUATIONS

1. Provide a network compatible TAKS acceleration software to provide skills for TIER students.

 

2.  Establish interactive video network for dual credit courses with colleges and/or universities.

 

3.  Write grant for additional library books and reading materials at all grade levels

 

4 .  Implement effective & efficient resource sharing through library media center, distance learning facilities with college programs, and Internet direct connectivity.

 

5.  Implement handheld technologies in the core curriculum classrooms for student research and data manipulation.

Campus Technology Coordinators

 

 

 

Principals & Trainers

 

School Board, Superintendent, and Technology Committee

 

Curriculum Director & Committees

 

 

 

Curriculum Director

 

 

 

 

Software available in the district

 

 

 

 District Funds

 

 

District Funds & TARGET Grant

 

E-rate, Channel 1

TARGET Grant

Technology Allotment

 

District Funds, Title Funds

 

 

 

Aug-Aug

 

 

 

 

 continuous

 

 

continuous

 

 

Sitebase evaluation of product

 

 

 

 INTEL post evaluation

 

Number of Teacher Certifications

 

Number of lesson plans digitized

 

 

Goal 5:  Quality Instruction to promote individual student success will result from a well-balanced and appropriately scoped and sequenced curriculum for all students.

 A well-balanced curriculum will be taught so that all students may realize their learning potential and prepare for productive lives.

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EVALUATION

1.  Implement Department Chairs to assist in the Scope & Sequence of TEKS K-12, enrichment, modifications,  and integration techniques.

 

2 Provide each student with a syllabus for each class for each six weeks.

 

3 Provide tutorials and small classes for students who are at risk (STAR) of not passing the state mandated tests.

 

4. Provide students with accelerated curriculum, articulated, dual, and concurrent courses, and distance learning opportunities to graduate early (Virtual High School)

 

4.      Provide all students with the Least Restrictive Environment for education according to the CAP  Plan

5.      Implement DECA to assist in the reduction of dropouts due to economic factors.

Curriculum Director & Principals

 

 

 

 

Classroom Teachers, Principals

 

 

Classroom Teachers & Principals

 

Curriculum Director & Principals

 

 

 

 

Principals & Teachers

 

 

 

DECA Director

Vertical & Horizontal Teaming Techniques

 

 

 

 

Web site publication

 

 

 

Activity Periods

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

Title 1, $300 SCE, local

 

 

 

Carl Perkins Funds

continuous

 

 

 

 

 

perpetually

 

 

 

perpetually

 

 

 

August, 2003

 

 

 

 

Perpetually

 

 

 

perpetual

Formative, Six Weeks evaluations, and semester evaluations

 

Student & parent surveys

 

 

Students passing state tests improving by 20% for each group

 

# of early graduates

 

 

 

 

# of students in mainstream

 

 

# of dropout reduced

 

 

5-b: By May 2004, a TEKS-based curriculum will be implemented within each grade level so that 96% of students master grade level TEKS.   

 

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Review and revise the local curriculum to meet TEKS and TAKS objectives using additional waiver days from the state for staff development in areas of need.

Principal

Teachers

 

Curriculum Specialist

District Waiver Days

By May 2005

Increased student achievement.

2. Continue Right Choice/Character Counts programs

Principal

Curriculum Sp.

Teachers

Staff

Parents

Students

Right Choice Program

 

Character Counts Materials

Aug-May daily

Increased student self-esteem, respect for others, and responsible behaviors that result in less discipline referrals.

3. Strengthen curriculum with the following strategies: AR,  incorporate math strategies into K-5 lessons, use manipulatives, TAKS booklets, Mountain Math and Language, Computer Lab, journal writing, and incorporating writing TEKS into the writing process.

Principal

Teachers

Students

Parents

$5,000 Compensatory Funds

 

Aug-May

Increased student achievement in all curriculum areas

4.  Use Accelerated Reading, STAR and TPRI along with New District Assessment & Accountability Policy to track student progress in the District Initiatives of Reading, Writing, Questioning, & Researching.

Principal

Curriculum Dir.

 

TPRI Reading Specialist

 

Title I teacher

Local Funds

Every Six Weeks

Identify beginning academic position and observe improvement.

5.  School personnel trained by Scottish Rite Program will continue screening and teaching of dyslexic population. Full program description will be available to all parents of Title 1 students.

Superintendent

Principal

Curriculum Director 

Reading Specialist

None

Aug-May ongoing

Meet the needs of our special populations

7. The teachers will continue to be trained in multi-sensory programs to assist special needs and students in at-risk situations.

Principal

Teachers

Cur. Dir.

District Funds

 

 

Aug-May

Be familiar with and competent with curriculum programs

8.  The teachers and aides will continue to be trained in modifications and differentiated instructional program.

Principal

Teachers

Cur. Dir.

Aides

Local District Funds

Aug-May

Teachers/Aides will have an excellent knowledge of how to assist special needs students.

9. All teachers, staff, and parents will have an opportunity to become familiar with the School Wide Title Program.

Principal

Teachers

Staff

Community

ESC

Aug-May

Development of a good working relationship with Principal, parents, teachers, aides, and students schoolwide.

10. An outlet will be provided for staff and community to give input concerning the programs implemented through the Parent-School Compact, PTO meetings, annual Title I and G/T parent meetings, parent and student surveys, campus site-based committee.

Principal

PTO

Teachers

Parents

Students

Curr. Dir.

Superintendent

Community

Local funds

(@ $100)

Aug-May

 Evaluate feedback from community and staff to continually monitor and improve programs

11. Teachers will document enrichment and remedial activities, and TEKS for each lesson in their digital lesson plans.

Principal

Teachers

None

Aug-May weekly

Provide students with enrichment and remedial activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered instructionally.

12. Supplementary materials and electronic resources will be purchased in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Principal, Title I Coordinator

Curriculum Dir

$5,000 Compensatory Funds

Title I funds ($3,000)

continuous

Provide all students with activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered

 

Goal 6:  All students with scores less than 90% will demonstrate 20% improvement on state and national tests over last year’s scores (See Appendix).

 

OBJECTIVES

PERSON(S)

RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EVALUATION

1.      By May 2005, 96% of students tested will meet minimum requirements of the objectives in the writing, reading, and mathematics sections of the state test.

2.      Full Class Period dedicated to assisting those at risk of not reaching district and personal goals

3.      Implement accountability in each classroom for pre testing and servicing students on mastery of TEKS (6-Weeks Accountability Testing on Curriculum Calendars) and Electronic Portfolios and ClassServer.

4.      Scope & Sequence curriculum for maximum effectiveness and filling in the “gaps”.

5.      Implement 3TIERS for modifying and tutoring students in need according to the CAP

6.      Alternative Point System to the Accelerated Reading Program to encourage all types of communication & learning styles

7.      Extend Dyslexia-multi sensory strategies to the Junior High Campus

Students

Principal

Teachers

Parents

 

Principals

Teachers

 

 

Principals & Teachers

 

Department Chairs, Curriculum Director,

Principals

 

 

 

Principals & Sitebase committees

 

Teachers

SOS Coordinators

$1000 Local Funds

 

 

 

 

SCE – 5% FTEs

 

NCLB

SSI

 

Local Funds

 

 

Local Funds

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

Local Funds

 

 

 

Local Funds

Aug – May

Daily

 

 

Aug – May

Daily

 

 

August / September

Every Six Weeks

 

 

 

 

Aug – May

Monthly meetings

 

Aug – July

Every 3 Weeks

 

 

Daily

 

 

perpetual

Increase in the TEKS for each student as demonstrated in the TLI

 

Increasing rise in ability to demonstrate mastery of state test objectives

 

Benchmark children for accountability gains each 6 weeks.

 

Coherent Sequence of course objectives k-12

 

Evaluation of each six weeks report card for effectiveness of strategies

 

 

 

Increase in the number of books read by students in district

 

Increase success of special needs students

 

Goal 7: By Spring 2004, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 96%; thereafter it will be maintained or improve annually.

By May 2004, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 97% for Arp Elementary School.        

ACTIVITY/STATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1.  A Student Handbook, which outlines school policy on attendance, will be provided to every student.

Principal

Office Staff

Teachers

Students

$800 local funds

By the end of the first week of school

All students and parents will be aware of the attendance policy when contact is made by school personnel regarding absences.

2.  Each student’s permanent folder will contain a School-Parent Compact signed by the student’s parents or guardians and the student.

Office Staff

Parents

Students.

None

By the end of the first six weeks of school

Parents and students will be aware of and will acknowledge compliance with policies of the district.

3. Incentives for attendance will be provided at the campus level.

Principal

Teachers

Aides

Student Activity Fund

End of each 6 weeks period

Student attendance will be 97% or higher in most classes.

4. Each faculty member will contact parents of students who are absent 5 or more days per semester to check on student and give homework assignments.

Teachers

Principal

 

None

Continual monitoring on a weekly basis from Aug-May

Student would complete and turn in missed assignments, and students will be encouraged to attend school.

5.  Attendance Incentive Programs on each campus

Principal

None

End of each six weeks period

Increased student attendance.

 

Goal 8: Within 5 years of enrollment on this campus, each Limited English Proficient (LEP) student will pass an English proficiency test.

By May 2004, all LEP students who entered by September 1999 will demonstrate basic communication skills in English; at least 80% will command at least a 1000 word English reading vocabulary.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Each academic department will develop class environments, materials, and instructional methods to assist LEP students in rapidly learning oral English.

Principal

Teachers

ESL funds

Aug-May ongoing

All staff will incorporate basic ESL modifications during instruction of classes with LEP students.

2. An annual meeting will be held to explain the ESL program to parents.

ESL teacher

Parents

None

Annually

To inform parents concerning the ESL program

3.  The ESL teacher will be trained in LPAC/QLPT.

Principal

ESL teacher

Region VII

$350 ESL funds

By the end of January

More qualified staff

4.  Enable Limited English Proficient students to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language through development of literacy and academic skills in the primary language and English.

Principal

ESL teacher

Teachers

Curr. Director

ESL funds

Aug-May

Enable LEP students to participate equitably in school and be prepared for the future work force.

5.  Provide opportunities for growth in cultural awareness, stressing the similarities among peoples while appreciating the differences.

ESL personnel

Principal

Faculty

ESL Funds

Aug-May

Students are prepared to become contributing members of USA communities.

 

6. Administer LAS, RPTE. ITBS and disaggregate results.

ESL personnel

Principal

Faculty

Cost of tests

Test Dates

Measurements of English proficiency will allow tracking of progress and needs of LEP students and school programs.

7. LPAC committee meets, monitors ESL program, address issues of LEP students and make decisions.

ESL personnel

Principal

 

Fall, Spring, and called as needed

LEP students and families benefit from monitoring of advocacy committee.

 

Goal 9: Student and teacher use of technology will increase.

By May 2004, all students and teachers will have a working knowledge of available technology at Arp Schools.

 

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Students and teachers will possess a basic understanding of technological systems and their societal impact through use of technology in the classrooms.

Curr. Dir.

Principal

Teachers

Students

Reading Grant Materials

 

Technology Funds

Ongoing

The students will be more prepared for and successful in the future work force.

2. The students and teachers will be enabled to acquire information from a variety of sources.

Principal

Teachers

Staff

Students

Curr. Dir.

Computers, Internet, TENET, Intranet, Computer Lab time

Aug-May

Students and teachers will use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources.

3 . Students K-12 will maintain network Electronic Portfolio to create, publish, and display work that is evident of competency with technology.

Teachers

Students

Principal

Curr. Director

Computers, Hardware, Software already on hand

Aug-May

The student will use the computer as a tool to solve and display works.

4. The student develop research skills, data & information literacy skills, and communication and problem solving skills through the use of technology tools.

Students

Teachers

Curr. Director

Librarian

Materials already on hand

Aug-May

The students will feel comfortable and successful when doing research through electronic sources.

 


Goal 10-1: Identify and serve students with exceptional ability in order to stimulate, nurture, and strengthen them intellectually, socially, emotionally, and creatively so that they can reach their maximum potential for the good of self and society.

Identify and reevaluate all students nominated for the G/T program.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Assess students identified for the G/T program using the SOI test.

G/T teacher

Counselor

G/T funds

Nov.-March 1

Identify areas of giftedness in students to better serve the needs of all students.

2. Assess students using local achievement test as per Arp ISD Assessment & Accountability Policy

Classroom teacher

 

Counselor

Counselor funds budgeted

Nov.-March

Identify students’ percentile scores.

3. Assess writing product of students referred for the G/T program.

Teachers trained in holistic scoring

None

Nov.-March

Identify students’ writing creativity

4. Assess students referred for G/T with teacher checklist

Classroom teacher

None

Nov.-March

Identify students’ classroom abilities

5. Asses students referred for G/T with a behavioral checklist

Parent

None

Nov-March

Identify students’ life skills and adaptability

 

 

 


Goal 10-2: Provide staff development in the education of gifted learners for professional personnel teaching these students.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Attain 30 hours of G/T training in core areas

G/T teacher

G/T funds

As necessary

Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom.

2. Attain 6 hours of G/T training yearly.

G/T teacher

G/T funds

Annually

Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom.

3. At least 2 regular classroom teachers will attain 6hrs. of G/T training yearly.

Principal

Teachers

Curr. Director

G/T funds

Annually

Enhanced enrichment activities provided for all students in the regular classroom.

 

 

Goal 10-3: Promote total community interactive support for gifted learners.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Conduct orientation meetings for parents/community that feature presentations on G/T programs.

G/T Coordinator

Region VII

Principal

Parents

None

Twice a semester

Community support and understanding of the G/T program and G/T students.

2. Make available publications providing information on assessment and programs available for gifted learners.

G/T Coordinator

G/T funds

Annually

The community will be informed about the assessment process and programs available.

3. Organize and maintain G/T support and volunteer program

G/T Coordinator

Parents

Students

None

Annually ongoing

Parent support and attendance of G/T activities, such as field trips, the Imagination Fair, etc.

4. Mail to parents notification of nomination for entrance into the G/T program.

G/T Coordinator

$100 G/T funds

Nov. and March

Assurance of adequate communication with parents

 


Goal 11: By May 2004, increased awareness of placement for students needing modified curriculum and/ or instructions will be provided.

By May 2004, special educational referrals will be reduced by 25%.

 

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Train staff in S.O.S., STAR and 504 pre-referral procedures.

Curr. Director

Special. Ed Dir.

Principal

Teachers

Counselor

$500 local funds

By Oct. 1

Reduced unnecessary special ed. Referrals and increased student achievement.

2.  Implement the CAP Matrix

Teachers

Principal

SOS Coordinator

Counselor

local funds

Aug.

Same as above

3. S.O.S. committee meetings will be held bi-monthly to discuss student progress/educational needs.

S.O.S. Coordinator

 

Teachers

Principal

Counselor

 None

Aug- May

Increased modifications for students to ensure student success in the regular classroom.

 


Goal 12: To provide a drug-free, safe environment for learning.

By May 2004, all students will be provided the opportunity to be instructed on the benefits of a drug-free and safe society.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

TIMELINE

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION

1. Celebrate Red Ribbon week & Every 15 Minutes Program (bi-annually)

Counselor

Teachers

Students

Region VII

Drug-free funds

October

Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use.

2. Provide motivational film that promotes and encourages a drug-free environment and self-esteem.

Region VII

Principal

Counselor

$450 Region VII funds

Annually

Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use and increased student self-esteem.

3. Celebrate Great American Smoke-Out

Teachers

Principal

Counselor

Students

Parents

American Heart Asso. Materials

Annually

Provide a smoke-free environment and make students aware of consequences of smoking.

4. Provide Campfire Peer Pressure Program for 5th graders

Counselor

5th grade Teachers

 

Campfire Volunteers

None

Annually

Improved peer mediation and positive use of peer pressure.

5. Motivational Speakers for the secondary campuses

Speakers

Drug-free funds

Annually

Improved awareness of the consequences of illegal drug activity.

6.  Character Counts Curriculum

Principals

Teachers

Curriculum Director

Drug-free funds

Year-round

Promotes good character, self-esteem and citizenship

7.  Leadership Training Opportunities

John Ben Sheppard Leadership Institute

Region VII

Drug-free funds

Annually

Promotes leadership and increased self-esteem of students

 

8.  Texas School Survey of Drug and Alcohol Use

 

 

Principals, Teachers, Public Policy, Research Institute at Texas A&N

Grant Region VII

Annually

Increased awareness of the use and availability of drugs to students on campus and in the community