Gattis Elementary School

Campus Improvement Plan 2007-2008

Campus Vision Statement

Gattis Elementary is dedicated to building partnerships that welcome, support, and inform all community members. Our goal is to create and sustain life-long learners and position the school as an integral part of the community

Campus Mission Statement

At Gattis, our mission is to ensure all learners reach their highest potential as determined by state and national standards. We are committed to providing a nurturing, engaging, and collaborative environment to succeed.

Goal I Student Achievement:

Improve Student Performance in Math and Science to 90% meeting passing standards on TAKS

Campus Goals: (Identify and quantify 1-3 campus targets/objectives)

1. The following sub-populations will meet or exceed the RPI for the 2007-08 school year.

African American (81%M)(81%Sci), Hispanic(89%M)(82%Sci), and

Economically Disadvantaged (84%M)(78%Sci)

2. Meet or exceed 2008 Commended Target Rates

ACTION STEPS:

1. Vertical focus teams will complete book studies focused on math and science, and will

present their findings for improving instruction to the entire campus.

2. Each team will implement the use of a standardized format for implementing the use of

math and science journals.

3. Increase the amount of training provided by the ACC science collaborative teachers

insuring the use of the science activities specifically outlined through the GEOSCIENCES

program.

4. Teachers in grades 3 through 5 will implement the use of the AIMS core curriculum

provided through the ACC Science Collaborative and A+ FCU, Education Grant.

5. Student progress will be monitored monthly by grade level teams and administrators

utilizing the PDSA model in math and science.

2007-2008 Strategies

Select 1-3 strategies/principle(s) from “Failure is Not an Option” on which your work will be based to improve student performance in math and science. The six principles for excellent schools are:

	Develop common mission, vision, values & goals
	Ensure achievement for all students; creating systems for prevention & intervention
	Create/support collaborative teaming focused on teaching & learning
	Use data to guide decision making and continuous improvement
	Gain active engagement from family and community
	Build sustaining leadership capacity

Performance Measures: TAKS, AYP, College Readiness scale scores, # in advanced classes, etc.

Common Assessments/Quick Checks, Benchmark scores, TAKS(A,M,Alt) scores, AYP

Goal II Decrease student performance gaps by 50%:

Campus Goal: (Identify and quantify 1-3 campus targets)

Decrease the the overall gap in the following areas.

Reading 20% to 10% (LEP)

Math 23% to 12% (African American)

Writing 6% to 3% (African American

Science 27% to 14% (economically disadvantaged)

ACTION STEPS:

1. Pilot RTI model to better systemetize and monitor our interventions

2. Refine SST process to more effectively intervene instructionally for students

3. Collaborate with campus personnel (PSS, Nurse, Counselor, PTA, etc.) to provide

social and emotional needs of our students and families.

4. Implement a mentoring system (Gator Buddies) on campus as well as increase the number

of STAR Mentors, and Watch Dogs to meet to support our students during the school day.

5. Teachers will utilize Marzano's 6 step process for teaching instructional vocabulary

2007-2008 Strategies:

Select 1-3 strategies from the six principles to help decrease student performance gaps

	Develop common mission, vision, values & goals
	Ensure achievement for all students; creating systems for prevention & intervention
	Create/support collaborative teaming focused on teaching & learning
	Use data to guide decision making and continuous improvement
	Gain active engagement from family and community
	Build sustaining leadership capacity

Performance Measures: TAKS, # of AA in advanced classes, # of LEP exiting and passing, completion rates, AYP, attendance, etc.

Goal III Improve student performance to reach Exemplary status by 2008-2009:

Campus Goal: (Identify and quantify 1-3 campus targets)

1. Increase or maintain exemplary scores for all subpopulations in Reading & Writing.

2. Meet or exceed Target scores in the area of Math and Science for all subpopulations.

Action Steps:

1. Problem Solving Team will focus on the best instructional practices, staff development, and

campus climate as issues are presented.

2. Grades 2-5 will create a standardized problem solving notebook for extended practice in

math.

3. Vertical Focus teams will complete book studies to increase level of implementation of

writers workshop and share their findings.

2007-2008 Strategies:

Select 1-3 strategies from the six principles to help reach exemplary status

	Develop common mission, vision, values & goals
	Ensure achievement for all students; creating systems for prevention & intervention
	Create/support collaborative teaming focused on teaching & learning
	Use data to guide decision making and continuous improvement
	Gain active engagement from family and community
	Build sustaining leadership capacity

Performance Measures: TAKS, completion rate, dropout rate, attendance rate, college readiness, etc. TAKS (A, M, Alt.), Attendance

Learner Centered Academic Pledge

Employees and stakeholders in the Round Rock Independent School District believe that every student must acquire the knowledge and skills defined in the Aligned Round Rock Curriculum. We are committed to ensuring that all young people of different socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, or disability succeed academically. It is our purpose to educate all students to high levels of learning to ensure college and career readiness, while fostering positive growth in social and emotional behaviors and attitudes. The entire RRISD staff pledges itself to these student outcomes.