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JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLCampus Improvement Plan

2016/2017Board of Education

Russell Meadows, President Denise McDaniel, Vice President

Brad Adams, SecretaryKeith MinterDwight BirdRandy Box

Bryan Wilkerson

Lisa K. Hudgeons, Principal/Chris McClure. Asstistant Principal47 James Bowie Lane

903-543-2275

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Date Reviewed: Date Approved:


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL Site Base

Name Position

Allen, Skeet Middle School Parent

Brown, Jana Business Manager

Driver, Dru Counselor

Hudgeons, Lisa K. Principal

Kruse, Garrett Middle School Teacher

May, Wendy Counselor

Mc Clure, Chris Assistant Principal

Wilbur, Todd Business Partner

Wilkes, Tracy Middle School Teacher


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No Child Left Behind Performance Goals(These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2016/2017 school year.)

Goal 1. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better inreading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.

Goal 4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.

Goal 5. All students will graduate from high school.


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 1. Maintain student attendance at the exemplary performance level of 97% and above.

Objective 1. Absentee Notification

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation

1. Phone Calls through Connect 5made to parents and letters mailedto parents notifying them of studentabsences. (Title I SW: 5,8) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Secretary

Daily Summative - Documentation ofstudent absences

2. Counseling to the students who arehabitually absent. (Title I SW: 1,5) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal Weekly Summative - Documentation ofstudent absences


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 1. Maintain student attendance at the exemplary performance level of 97% and above.

Objective 2. Attendance Acknowledgment


1. Post daily attendance rates by class.As each class reaches theestablished goals, the entire class isrecognized by rewards. (Title I SW: 1,5) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Secretary , Students

Daily Summative - Attendance records


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 2. The percentage of students passing STAAR and grade level academic achievement tests will increase

Objective 1. Classroom STAAR Instruction


1. Bell ringers: Each student willcomplete a daily activity as follows:vocabulary review, critical thinking,math practice or any other strategythe teachers needs to properlyevaluate the concept (Title I SW: 3,7) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 1,4,5)

Students, Teacher(s) Daily Summative - Percent of studentsanswering problemscorrectly and dailyobservation throughconversations withstudents. Percentpassing STAAR,Evaluating DMAC data atthe beginning of each year.

2. Through the use of the districtapproved curriculum and DMAC, wewill utilize the 5-E InstructionalModel- Engage, Explore, Explain,Evaluate, Elaborate - Differentiated Instructionaccording to individual studentneeds, STAAR activities alignedwith the curriculum and TEKS,IFD's, YAG's, ProfessionalDevelopment, and Data-DrivenDecision Making (Title I SW: 7,9,10) (Target Group: 6th, 7th ,8th) (NCLB: 1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

Daily Summative - Lesson Plans,AdministrativeEvaluations,Documentation ofProfessionalDevelopment, andStudent AssessmentResults



Objective 2. All eligible students in grades 6-8 will meet or exceed the state average on each area of the STAAR test.


1. Campuses will implement STAARpreparation strategies and provideappropriate professionaldevelopment for teachers. (Title I SW: 7,8,10) (Target Group: 6th, 7th ,8th) (NCLB: 1,4,5)

Teacher(s) Daily Summative - Results of STAARassessments andProfessionalDevelopment withStrategic Planning



Objective 3. In/After school Intensive Instruction tutorials for all students based on TEKS/STAAR objectives


1. Middle school students will beoffered in school intensiveinstruction tutorials for theTEKS/STAAR areas they did notmaster according to the standardsset by the Texas Education Agency (Title ISW: 2,8) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th) (NCLB:1,4,5)

Teacher(s) Daily Summative - Percent of studentsattending tutorials andare successful on theSTAAR and in theclassroom.


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 3. The percentage of students taking college entrance exams will increase.

Objective 1. College Readiness


1. 8th grade students will attend a college/career fairTeachers will decorate doors of the collegethey attendedCareer cruisingCareer/College readiness program throughSocial Studies curriculumn (Title I SW: 1,3) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Students, Teacher(s)

08.2016,09.26.2016, Daily,05.2017

Summative - Number ofstudents attending college aftergraduation


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 4. Simms ISD will work to improve 8th grade social studies scores on the STAAR test.

Objective 1. To improve the 8th grade social studies scores on the STAAR test given in the spring semester.


1. Disaggregate data from the releasedSTAAR social studies test and usethe information to guide instruction. (Title I SW: 2,7) (Target Group: 8th) (NCLB:1,4,5)

Teacher(s) 10.2016, 3.2017 Summative - Increased 8thgradesocial studies scores

2. We will use the resources at theRegion 8 Educational ServiceCenter for staff development. Wewill also have on site visits from thesocial studies consultant at the service.Teachers will collaborate together to enhancescores in 4th and 7th grade writing. (Title I SW:2,4,8) (Target Group: 8th) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

Throughout theyear

Summative - Ending scores onthe 8thgrade STAAR


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 5. Educating students on post secondary opportunities

Objective 1. Prepare students for the work force/college/technical schools.


1. 7th and 8th Grade Career PortalClasses (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: 7th ,8th) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

Each year Summative - Class MasteryPercent

2. Two different programs will be usedto further the studentsunderstanding of available careers.College/Career Readiness program and CareerCrusing willbe used. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: 7th ,8th) (NCLB: 5)

Teacher(s) Each year Summative - Number ofstudentsinvestigating andinquiring about careeropportunities.

3. We will take the 8th graders to aFarm Safety Camp. (Title I SW: 1,9) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Secretary , Teacher(s)

May of each year Summative - Percent of studentspursuing technical orcollege opportunities.


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 6. Parents and community members will be actively involved in the educational process.

Objective 1. Meet the Teacher/Open House Night


1. Meet the teacher at the beginning ofthe each year and Open House in the spring. (Title I SW: 6,10) (Target Group: 6th, 7th ,8th) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Director ofTechnology, Principal, Secretary, Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

August andMarch

Summative - Number of parentsattending



Objective 2. Communication


1. Transition Program: InformativeMeetings on High School PlanningRequirements and a newsletter fromthe counselor (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: 8th) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal

April and August/Every othermonth

Summative - Attendance atMeetingsand newsletter mailed vs.number of students

2. Teachers/staff will contact parents tokeep them informed of behaviorissues, grade progression,homework problems, and positiveinformation as well as negative. (Title I SW: 6,9) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

Monthly Summative - Number ofcalls/emails/texts madevs number of students onfailure reports anddiscipline referrals

3. Parents of struggling student will besent 3 week progress reportsthrough the mail. All other studentswill hand deliver the notice.Gradebook ParentPortal will also be offered to the parents. (TitleI SW: 2,6) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 5)

Teacher(s) Every 3 weeks Summative - Student progressand number of parentcommunications regardingparent portal.



Objective 3. Pirate Camp


1. Sixth grade orientation camp (Title I SW: 6,9,10) (Target Group: 6th)(NCLB: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Custodial Staff,Principal, Secretary ,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

August Summative - Number ofstudentsattending camp



Objective 4. Parental and community school involvement


1. Fall Festival will be held each yearin the Fall. A chili and cookie cook offwill also be held and open tocommunity participation. (Title I SW: 6,10) (Target Group: 6th, 7th ,8th) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Club Sponsors,Counselor(s), Custodial Staff,Parents, Principal, Secretary ,Students, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

October/November

Summative - Number of peopleattending


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 7. The campus will embody a climate conducive to student success

Objective 1. Teacher Retention


1. Teachers will receive 2,500.00contract renewal stipend, 500.00 forevery 5 years with the district,1,000.00 for Masters Degree, (Title I SW: 3) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 3)

Business Manager, Principal,Superintendent(s)

May/Novemberand monthly

Summative - Salaries, Yearswith District, MastersDegree



Objective 2. School Safety


1. All visitors must check in with theoffice.Camera system through out thecampusClassroom doors will remain locked.Tornado, fire, and intruder drills willbe conducted. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group:6th, 7th , 8th) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Counselor(s),Custodial Staff, Principal,Secretary , Students,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

Daily/Monthly Summative - Visitation logReduction of incidents

2. Crisis Prevention InterventionTraining and bullying awareness (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

October Summative - Drop inbullying/sexualharassment incidents

3. Internet safety procedures will bepresented to each student. Updateswill be given as necessary. Parentsand students will complete theappropriate internet acknowledgeforms. (Title I SW: 1,6,10) (Target Group: 6th, 7th ,8th) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofTechnology, Principal,Superintendent(s)

August Summative - Students incidents



Objective 3. Community Success


1. We will use the following tocelebrate student, staff, andcommunity success: dailyannouncements, marquee, PirateNews, media, email, LivingTree, banquets, webpage, etc. (Title I SW: 1,6) (Target Group: 6th, 7th , 8th)(NCLB: 1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Custodial Staff,Principal, Secretary ,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

Weekly/May Summative - Number of hits onthe web page


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 8. The campus will provide all resources necessary to develop our career and technology (CATE) program and student success

Objective 1. The campus will continue to stay on the cutting edge of new Apps and programs to help students meet their full potiental .


1. The campus will maintain all technology.Technology director continuely updatingsoftware. (Title I SW: 1,10) (Target Group:6th, 7th , 8th) (NCLB: 1,4,5)

Daily Summative -


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 8. The campus will provide all resources necessary to develop our career and technology (CATE) program and student success

Objective 2. Staff Development


1. Teachers will attend technologytraining as needed for their skilllevel. Programs such as DMAC,gradebook, powerpoint, mimeo,Apple TV, iTunes university andTEKS resource will continue to beused and trained. Training will alsobe conducted on the macs andipads. (Title I SW: 1,4) (Target Group: 6th, 7th, 8th) (NCLB: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofTechnology, Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

August/Asneeded

Summative - Surveys, teacherfeedback, classroomimplementation andprofessionaldevelopment record


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOLGoal 9. The campus will work to increase the reading scores for the economically disadvantaged students

Objective 1. The economically disadvantaged students performed slightly below the federal average of 79%.


1. Teachers will monitor and workclosely with the economicallydisadvantaged students to helpthem get to the federal average andabove. (Title I SW: 1,9) (Target Group: ECD,6th, 7th , 8th) (NCLB: 1,5)

Teacher(s) Daily Summative - Increased STAARreading scores for theecon students


Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

James Bowie Middle School is a 6-8 campus, located in rural NE Texas (Bowie County), charged with providing an education for approximately 115 students of varyingdemographic backgrounds. Middle School enrollment has decreased some over the past few years and anticipate it remaining steady over the next few years.

Student Enrollment by Program:

Bilingual/ESL- 0

Career & Technical- 13

Gifted & Talented- 3

Special Education- 13

Total High School staff members- 14



Demographics Summary (Continued)

Professional Staff- 12

Educational Aides- 2

Teachers by Highest Degree Held:

Bachelors- 8

Masters- 4

Number of Students per Teacher is 12.3

Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

Teachers will administer progress monitoring benchmarks twice a year.

Teachers will begin the year with a Benchmark and revisit the Benchmark throughout the year to monitor the success of the students.



Student Achievement Summary (Continued)

Prior to state testing the teachers will give the same test, to measure growth in their area of teaching. Students will be required to attend tutoring in the subject area to whichthe student has not progressed.

School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Strengths

All students in the middle school are held to a high standard. Students are engaged in learning through the districts vision statement. We plan to Empower the students withknowledge, Educate the students with highly qualified teachers and equip the students with knowledge for their future. Positive reinforcement such as attendance rewardshelp the students understand the importance of their education.

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Summary

James Bowie middle school strives for excellence. James Bowie Middle school strives to recruit, hire and train classroom teachers so that our students' educationalexperiences can be positive ones. members meet regularly with administrators and other teachers in their subject area for the success of the students. Teachers areencouraged to attend workshops in the region. By allowing teachers to attend the service center it keeps the teachers up to date with the ever changing education system.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Summary

SIMMS ISD middle school uses TEKS resources for curriculum. Instructional materials are purchased from the state approved list. Teachers use text books as a guide in meeting all the TEKS.



Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Summary (Continued)

Teachers give benchmarks aligned with TEKS /STAAR to assure students are ready for the subsequent grade levels. Teachers are encouraged to use the 5 E model when designing lessons.

Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

Our campus offers multiple opportunities for students and their families to collaborate and communicate with classroom teachers and members of district administration.Some of these include: regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences, Fall Festival, Blue and Gold Christmas, Meet the Teacher Night, Crew Time Showcase, and theAnnual Thanksgiving Feast. Parents are able to stay abreast of individual student academic progress via our Parent Portal. Also, our parents and community members areencouraged to subscribe to Living Tree, a school social media service that provides insightful and up-to-date information and photographs.

The Middle School also offers many extracurricular activities for parents and students to engage. Some include: Sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball andpowerlifting, Ag, Band, Cheer, One Act Play just to name a few. We encourage all students to get involved in something that interests them.

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School Context and Organization Summary

A need for math improvement prompted SIMMS ISD to have grades 6-8 attend a double math block. Having a double math block in place has significantly improved middleschool STAAR scores and in turn improved high school scores as well. The site based decision making committee meets at least twice a semester and more as needed. The committee recommends programs they feel will enhance theacademic and overall learning for all students.

Technology

Technology Summary

SIMMS ISD middle school is one-to-one campus with MAC chrome books for the students to use at school and at home. Teachers use Google classroom for lessons as well as testing. The staff has received 3 different training days on the benefits and how to use Google. Each classroom has a smart board and each teacher has an individual Mac computer.


JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MissionSimms ISD is committed to creating and maintaining a nurturing atmosphere where students can

use current technology, leaning to become highly productive members of society.

VisionEMPOWER, EDUCATE, EQUIP

Nondiscrimination NoticeJAMES BOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and

programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; andsection 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.


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SIMMS ISD

At Simms Independent School District, WE BELIEVE:

that students are diverse individuals with unique learning styles who will be life long learnersthat meet reasonable goals and have high expectations.

that active leadership comes from ALL staff and community members leading by example topromote learning and responsible citizenship.

that continuous improvement in the educational process is essential for staff and community toprepare students to be productive members of society.

that ALL voices should be respected, appreciated, and valued in order to strengthen learning.

that collective decision making by ALL staff and community members is vital for achievingexcellence in education.

that ALL staff, parents, and community members must understand their responsibility as a partof the entire educational process.


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