Paradise High School Site Based Decision-Making Team

Name of School: Paradise High School

Address: 338 School House Road

Paradise, Texas 76073

Phone: (940) 969-5010

Fax: (940) 969-5099

Site Based Decision-Making Team Members:

Shannon Saylor, Principal Committee Chairman

Greg Fletcher, Assistant Principal Assistant Chairman

Peggy Kronenberger, Counselor Non-Teaching Professional

Sherry McAsey Non-Teaching Professional

Kelly Read Business Member Term Ends 2012

Janice Eisen Community Member Term Ends 2013

Scott Johnson Community Member Term Ends 2011

Michelle Yates Parent Term Ends 2014

Rhea Mitschke Teacher Term Ends 2013

Bobby King Teacher Term Ends 2012

Megayla O’Rear Teacher Term Ends 2013

Marsha Foster Teacher Term Ends 2011

Part I: Longitudinal TAKS Comparison Data

TAKS Assessments

9^th Grade

	2010	2010	2009	2008
Reading	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		90	81	99
Hispanic		99	99	*
White		95	90	99
Male		96	89	99
Female		95	94	99
Special Ed		71	58	99
All Student Pop	92	96	91	99
	2010	2010	2009	2008
Math	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		76	69	76
Hispanic		99	80	*
White		80	78	88
Male		81	76	86
Female		80	85	*
Special Ed		42	56	*
All Student Pop	72	81	80	87

10^th Grade

	2010	2010	2009	2008
ELA	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		95	94	99
Hispanic		*	*	99
White		93	92	99
Male		84	89	99
Female		99	99	99
Special Ed.		64	50	99
All Student Pop	91	94	92	99
	2010	2010	2009	2008
Math	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		68	68	89
Hispanic		*	*	71
White		84	70	84
Male		85	66	80
Female		82	78	83
Special Ed		58	*	*
All Student Pop	75	84	72	82

	2010	2010	2009	2008
Science	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		53	63	64
Hispanic		*	*	57
White		70	77	74
Male		80	75	79
Female		79	77	68
Special Ed.		33	25	25
All Student Pop	75	77	79	73
	2010	2010	2009	2008
Social Studies	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		90	94	99
Hispanic		*	*	99
White		97	95	98
Male		96	93	99
Female		100	97	99
Special Ed.		82	75	88
All Student Pop	93	98	95	99

Exit Level

	2010	2010	2009	2008
ELA	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		100	92	92
Hispanic		*	*	*
White		96	98	86
Male		99	99	13
Female		75	86	13
Special Ed.		75	86	90
All Student Pop	93	97	98	90
	2010	2010	2009	2008
Math	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		99	67	71
Hispanic		*	*	*
White		91	82	86
Male		85	77	81
Female		97	87	85
Special Ed.		57	42	11
All Student Pop	89	91	82	84

	2010	2010	2009	2008
Science	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		92	74	71
Hispanic		*	*	*
White		93	88	85
Male		89	88	78
Female		97	90	88
Special Ed.		50	57	11
All Student Pop	92	93	89	83
	2010	2010	2009	2008
Social Studies	State Avg.	PHS	PHS	PHS
Economically Disadvantaged		99	99	86
Hispanic		*	*	*
White		98	99	94
Male		99	99	89
Female		97	99	94
Special Ed.		88	99	44
All Student Pop	98	98	99	91

Gold Performance Ratings

College-Ready Graduates (Class of 2009)

Recommended High School Program (Class of 2009)

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) ELA

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Mathematics

Commended on Social Studies

Assessment of the Current Situation

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

To assess where our students are in relation to our Vision, Mission, and our board-approved goals, the SBC or various members reviewed all available data to identify our strengths and to prioritize our most urgent needs. The review includes data from the following:

• Disaggregate AEIS data
• Results of benchmark assessments
• Prior year budgets/entitlements and expenditures in relation to current year funding and priorities
• Results of State & Federal planning requirements
• Teacher retention rates
• Needs identified through campus faculty meetings
• Review of the campus’ vision and discussion at the campus level, regarding current information/research-based strategies that will help us to attain that vision
• Report cards
• Discipline records
• Mobility data
• At risk/drop out information
• Professional Development surveys
• Log of parent/community suggestions
• Parent/Community surveys

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Paradise High School is to unite the efforts of staff with the support of parents and community to provide challenging educational opportunities in academic, career and technology, and leadership areas for all students. Students will develop an attitude of commitment to learning in a positive, enjoyable manner. We will also provide an environment in which students become proficient, life-long learners who make successful contributions to society.

Performance Objectives of Paradise High School

Goal 1: Equip students with the knowledge and skills to reach their fullest

potential.

Goal 2: Parents and the community become full partners in the educational process

of our students.

Goal 3: Develop an environment that allows each staff member be an integral part

of the team effort and promote a positive school environment for all staff

and students.

Goal 4: Technology will continue to be improved with emphasis on application

and integration into teaching and learning.

School Improvement Pl an

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 1:	Equip students with the knowledge and skills to reach their fullest potential.
Performance Objective 1:	All student populations will achieve 90% mastery on all TAKS tests.
Summative Evaluation:	TAKS Results
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Identify areas of weakness for every student.	Principal Teacher Counselor	January, 2011	Eduphoria, released TAKS tests, target quizzes	Individual student TAKS folder	100% of TAKS students weaknesses are identified
Target Subgroups. Assign specialized tutoring as needed.	Principal Teacher Counselor	April, 2011	PEIMS data, Eduphoria, benchmarks, target quizzes	Subgroup lists	TAKS passing percentage increase by 5%
Provide focused tutoring for students in need of remediation. a) Daily tutorials b) Summer school	Principal Teacher Counselor Tutor	July, 2011	Eduphoria, Benchmarks, Target Quizzes, Compensatory Ed money (1.25 FTEs $54,907), Sped money (2.75 FTEs $117,272)	Tutoring lists, list of weak areas per student	TAKS passing percentage increase by 5%
Provide teachers with staff development opportunities in successful TAKS strategies and follow-up implementation.	Administration	April, 2011	ESC XI, Dana Center, Conferences, Professional Organizations	SD Evaluations, Sign-In sheets, Lesson Plans	TAKS passing percentage increase by 5%

Provide TAKS training and materials to teachers.	District Testing Coordinator	January, 2011	Handouts, Training	Walkthroughs, Evaluations, Quiz results, benchmark results, TAKS results	TAKS passing percentage increase by 5%
Maintain TAKS remediation classes in math, ELA, and science.	Principal Counselor Teachers	May, 2011	Prior TAKS results, Benchmark Scores, Target Quizzes, Eduphoria, Salaries	TAKS results	TAKS passing percentage increase by 5%
Utilize the A+ Technology Program to assist with credit recovery for those students needing to get on track to graduate.	Principal Counselor	July, 2011	A+ contract	AEIS	Graduation rate, completion rates are 100%
Remediation in science for 5^th & 8^th students not meeting standard on TAKS including “hands on” lab activities	Principal	May, 2011	Eduphoria, Benchmarks, Target Quizzes, Compensatory Ed money	Tutoring lists, class rosters	Science TAKS percentage is 90% in all subpopulations
Utilize the Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic System (TxMSDS) to evaluate and monitor student progress	Principal Counselor CT&E Director	May, 2011	Training, student computers	TMSDS Student records	Math and science passing rates increase to 90% in all subpopulations
Implement vertical teaming sessions on a monthly basis	Principal	May, 2011	Sub money	TAKS results, Meeting agendas	All TAKS passing rates increase to 90% in all subpopulations

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 1:	Equip students with the knowledge and skills to reach their fullest potential.
Performance Objective 2:	Increase the percentage of students taking the ACT and/or SAT to 75% and increase the school’s mean to be equivalent to the state average.
Summative Evaluation:	ACT/SAT scores
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Advertise ACT/SAT registration and test dates in district newsletters, student announcements, bulletin board, and webpage.	Counselor, Webmaster	May, 2011	CollegeBoard materials, Internet	Score reports	75% of students take the SAT or ACT test
Include test taking skills instruction in all core subjects	Principal, Core teachers	May, 2011	Training	Lesson plans	Mean average increases by 5%
Incorporate vocabulary program in all pre-AP/AP English classes	Principal, Librarian, ELA teachers	May, 2011	Training	Lesson plans	Mean average increases by 5%
Students are provided with a Mac Lab	Technology Teacher	May, 2011	Training	Sign up sheet	100% of students utilize the Mac Lab

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 1:	Equip students with the knowledge and skills to reach their fullest potential.
Performance Objective 3:	Broaden elective choices and increase number of sections offered.
Summative Evaluation:	Increase number of teachers on staff which will in turn allow for more elective choices to be offered.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Advertise and recruit for courses before registration.	Counselor	April, 2011	Postage, copies	Class rosters	100% of students submit course selections
Provide staff development for teachers to implement new course offerings such as Teen Leadership, PALS, etc…	Principal	June, 2011	Budget, handouts	HQ Teachers	100% of teachers complete training
Create opportunities for G/T students to take field trips for enrichment.	Principal	May, 2011	Budget	Documentation of trips	100% of G/T students participate in field trips
Continue to update equipment in FCS lab, technology labs, and vocational ag classes to increase student interest in CT&E	Principal Career & Tech Director	May, 2011	CTE (5.125 FTEs, $294, 652)	Inventory	Enrollment in CT&E courses increase by 7%

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 1:	Equip students with the knowledge and skills to reach their fullest potential.
Performance Objective 4:	Increase percentage of students completing the Distinguished Plan to 15%.
Summative Evaluation:	At least 15% of students will graduate with the Distinguished Plan.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Increase Pre-AP course offerings	Principal	August, 2010	Budget, Personnel, Salary	Master Schedule	Pre-AP course offerings are offered in all core areas
Counsel incoming freshman and parents	Principal, Counselor	August, 2010	Copies	Number of graduates, PEIMS	100% of freshman attend orientation
Collaborate with Weatherford College to create more opportunities for Dual Credit courses	Principal, Counselor	May, 2011	Time	Number of graduates, PEIMS	An additional course is taught through Weatherford College
Increase recognition at graduation for Distinguished graduates	Principal	May, 2011	Budget	Graduation ceremony	Distinguished graduates increase by 3%
Collaborate with Texas Woman’s University to offer College Algebra & Trig.	Principal, Counselor	August, 2010	Time	Number of graduates, PEIMS	College Algebra and Trig is offered

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 2:	Parents and community become full time partners in the educational process of our students.
Performance Objective 1:	Inform parents of student progress.
Summative Evaluation:	Parents will become more informed as to their child(ren)’s progress.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Promote Parent Portal online program for parents to access grades	Principal	October, 2010	Postage, e-mail address	Parent survey	80% of parents access Parent Portal
Implement positive parent contact through “good news” card	Teachers	May, 2011	Postage, cards	Parent contact forms	25% of students have received a good news card
Send benchmark data and TAKS results home with an explanation	Principal	January, 2011	Postage, Letters	AEIS	100% of TAKS tested students are mailed a letter
Require teachers to conduct at least 5 parent contacts every three school weeks	Principal	May, 2011	Phones, documentation	Parent contact forms	100% of teachers submit parent contact log every 3 3weeks with at least 5 contacts listed
Mail 3-week progress reports home with students if they have a grade below 75	Assistant Principal	May, 2011	Postage, Letters	Signed progress reports	100% of progress reports with a 75 or below are mailed home
Mail home report cards	Assistant Principal	May, 2011	Postage, Letters	Copies of report cards	100% of report cards are mailed home
Utilize AlertNow System of communication with students and parents	Assistant Principal	August, 2010	Phones, documentation	Documentation of calls	100% of parents are notified via AlertNow

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 2:	Parents and community become full time partners in the educational process of our students.
Performance Objective 2:	Inform parents and students of scheduling choices.
Summative Evaluation:	Students and parents are better informed and have more input in the high school curriculum and schedule.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Recruit students to Pre-AP courses and elective offerings	Counselor, Teachers	April, 2011	Copies	Class rosters, Master schedule	25% of each grade level sign up for Pre-AP/AP courses
Hold freshman orientation event for 8^th graders	Counselor, PALS	April, 2011	Paper, postage, handouts, facility	Sign in sheet	100% of 8^th graders attend orientation
Career inventory for incoming 8^th grade students prior to graduation plan	Counselor	May, 2011	Interest inventory	Inventory forms	100% of 8^th graders are surveyed

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 2:	Parents and community become full time partners in the educational process of our students.
Performance Objective 3:	Inform and educate parents and students about academic competition (UIL) teams.
Summative Evaluation:	More students will be involved in the UIL and the high school will be more successful as a whole.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Recruit participants	UIL Director, Coaches	November, 2010	Handouts	Team rosters	15% of the student body participates in UIL Academic activities
Communicate successes through local media	UIL Director, Coaches	May, 2011	E-mail, pictures	Newspaper articles, website	100% of activities and awards are publicized
Hold awards banquet to recognize student success	UIL Director	May, 2011	Budget	Attendance at banquet	100% of UIL participants attend the assembly

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 2:	Parents and community become full time partners in the educational process of our students.
Performance Objective 4:	Increase the number of parent contacts
Summative Evaluation:	Parents will be more involved in their children’s lives at school and will be able to better interact with the school through a more user friendly website.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Webmaster to keep up to date and user friendly website	Webmaster	August, 2010	Budget, Personnel	Survey, Web page hits	Website “hits” increase by 5% each month
Purchase software to help webmaster improve the school web page	Webmaster, Tech Director	August, 2010	Technology budget	Campus web page	Website “hits” increase by 5% each month

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 2:	Parents and community become full time partners in the educational process of our students.
Performance Objective 5:	Increase the number of positive parent contacts.
Summative Evaluation:	Positive parent relations will be reflected on parent survey.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Use web page and e-mail system to give parents easy and convenient access to communicate with teachers.	Webmaster	August, 2010	Time	Documentation of contacts	80% of parents utilize Parent Portal
Monthly junior/senior college nights	Counselor, Upward Bound	February, 2011	Time, space	Sign in sheets, schedule of events	80% of juniors and seniors attend one of these activities
Freshman Parent Orientation	Counselor, Principal	May, 2011	Time, space, snacks	Advertisements, sign in sheets	100% of freshman parents attend orientation

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 3:	Develop an environment that allows each staff member to be an integral part of the team effort and promote a positive school environment from all staff and students.
Performance Objective 1:	Decrease the level of violent incidents from previous year.
Summative Evaluation:	Violent incidents of PHS will be reduced from the previous year.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Provide appropriate placement for discipline referrals – In School Suspension, detentions	Principal, Asst. Principal	May, 2011	N/A	Discipline records, detention rosters, ISS records	Discipline placements decrease by 5%
Provide appropriate placement for discipline referrals – DAEP	Principal, Asst. Principal	May, 2011	N/A	Discipline referrals	DAEP placements decrease by 5%
Add security lights and cameras to building	Principal	August, 2010	Bond Money	Camera recordings	Criminal activity on school grounds decreases by 10%
Add keyless entry for outer doors and interior locks for classrooms	Principal	August, 2010	Bond Money	Keycard swipe log	Doors are locked 100% of the time during non school hours

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 3:	Develop an environment that allows each staff member to be an integral part of the team effort and promote a positive school environment from all staff and students.
Performance Objective 2:	Make the campus a more beautiful and functional setting.
Summative Evaluation:	The attraction of the campus can be seen from all areas of the campus.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Develop a “character building” program to build pride in the building and grounds	Principal, Counselor	August, 2010	$1,000	Students develop a better character and more school pride	100% of school days are graffiti and vandal free
Maintain area for students to sit at outside during lunch and for use in commons area	Principal, Maintenance	August, 2010	Custodial salary	Tables and benches outside	Outsider areas are litter free 100% of the time
Paint classrooms	Maintenance	August, 2011	$2,000	Painted rooms	100% of classrooms in need of painting get painted
Utilize computer system to regulate the temperature in all classrooms and areas on campus	Principal, Asst. Principal	August, 2010	Monthly electric bill	Program utilized	Lower utility bill by 5% over the school year
Update science labs to conform to state regulations	Asst. Sup.	August, 2010	Bond money	Labs have safety stations and materials needed for state regulations	100% of science labs pass safety inspection

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 3:	Develop an environment that allows each staff member to be an integral part of the team effort and promote a positive school environment from all staff and students.
Performance Objective 3:	Tobacco, alcohol, and drug offenses will decrease from the previous year.
Summative Evaluation:	Students have more opportunity to learn positive choices to make instead of falling for drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Continue and expand the Red Ribbon Week	Counselor, Student Council	October, 2010	Safe and Drug Free Money $500.00	Positive role models in HS	100% of students are involved in Red Ribbon Week activities
Provide student assemblies regarding choices	Principal	September, 2010	Safe and Drug Free Money $500.00	Good Choices	100% of students attend wise choice assemblies
Utilize drug sniffing dog to search parking lots and lockers	Principal	May, 2011	Safe and Drug Free Money $500.00	Drug-free campaign	Drug “hits” on lockers and vehicles decreases by 10%

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 3:	Develop an environment that allows each staff member to be an integral part of the team effort and promote a positive school environment from all staff and students.
Performance Objective 4:	Implement a crisis management plan
Summative Evaluation:	All people involved in the school setting will be better prepared in the event that an emergency happens at PHS
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Implement new campus crisis plan	Principal, Asst. Principal	December, 2010	Time, copies	Training survey, sign in sheets	100% of staff are training in crisis management
Educate teachers about the procedures for the crisis management plan	Principal, Asst. Principal	August, 2010	Time, handouts	Training survey, sign in sheets	100% of staff are training in crisis management
Teacher educate students about the procedures of the crisis management plan	Principal, Asst. Principal	August, 2010	Instructional time	Student rosters	100% of staff are training in crisis management
Require all visitors to sign in at the front office and obtain a visitor’s badge	Principal, Office staff	August, 2010	Badges, sign in sheets	Visitor sign in log	100% of visitors have signed in and have a badge

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 3:	Develop an environment that allows each staff member to be an integral part of the team effort and promote a positive school environment from all staff and students.
Performance Objective 5:	All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.
Summative Evaluation:	Personnel files, highly qualified worksheets, and principal attestations.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Conduct recruitment activities such as posting job vacancies on multiples websites and maintaining an active web page to ensure recruitment of highly qualified personnel.	Principal	May, 2011	Title IIA	Principal attestations	100% of personnel meet Highly Qualified requirements
Establish effective teacher mentoring system to retain highly qualified staff	Principal, Asst. Sup.	August, 2010	Title IIA	Mentor list, retention rate	100% of personnel meet Highly Qualified requirements
Analyze data from all teachers’ certifications, testing, staff development, and service record to ensure that all meet HQ status	Principal, Asst. Sup.	August, 2010	Title IIA	Principal attestations	100% of personnel meet Highly Qualified requirements
Assist teachers in maintaining or attaining certification through alternative programs or testing in order to meet HQ status	Principal, Asst. Sup.	May, 2011	Title IIA	Principal attestations	100% of personnel meet Highly Qualified requirements

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 4:	Technology will continue to be improved with emphasis on application and integration into teaching and learning.
Performance Objective 1:	Integrate technology resources into all subject areas to enhance curriculum and encourage higher order thinking skills.
Summative Evaluation:	Technology will be used on a wide scale at the high school and will be integrated into each classroom.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Provide software for teachers to better differentiate instruction for students	Principal, Tech Director	January, 2011	Technology budget	Curriculum Map, Lesson Plans	100% of teachers are using TechPaths for 100% of their curriculum
Provide tools to collect data and analyze in science and math TAKS data	Principal, Math Teachers, Science Teachers	January, 2011	Data collection supplies, scantrons, Edphoria	Lesson plans, Eduphoria data	100% of TAKS area teachers have access to student data
Provide teachers with training in use of technology master level 2 and 3 of competency plan	Principal, Tech Director	May, 2011	Technology Budget	Technology proficiency data	Number of teachers reaching level 2 and 3 increases by 10%
Purchase subscriptions to online research data base for students and teacher to utilize when doing research in library	Librarian	January, 2011	Library Budget	Purchase Orders, Receipts	100% of teachers are trained in utilizing databases
Assign Career and Technology Education Director to monitor and oversee the CT&E Program	Principal CT&E Director	October, 2010	Training money	CT&E meeting agendas, sign-in sheets, training certificates	All PBMAS areas are ‘0’ for CT&E interventions

Paradise High School Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Campus Goal 4:	Technology will continue to be improved with emphasis on application and integration into teaching and learning.
Performance Objective 2:	Enhance the school website to be a working part of the teacher’s communication with students and parents.
Summative Evaluation:	School website will be more user-friendly and will be a tool that students use to improve their education.
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Completion Date	Resources	Evidence of Implementation	Evidence of Results
Provide webmaster time to keep webpage updated and interactive	Principal	August, 2010	Personnel, Scheduling	Master schedule, campus website	Number of phone call questions decreases by 10%.
Build a library webpage to provide links to teacher and student resources	Webmaster, Librarian	January, 2011	Time, software	Campus website	Number of hits on library page will increase by 5% each year.