Campus Improvement Plan 2022-2023
Memorial Middle School
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
Spring Branch Independent School District
Memorial Middle School
2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plan
Mission Statement
Vision
Understanding the characteristics of the middle level learner, Memorial Middle School believes:
Opportunities for developing and building self-esteem must be provided.
Dignity and respect for the uniqueness of each learner is acknowledged. Enrichment should be an integral part of the total curriculum to maximize student achievement.
All students deserve academic challenges that acknowledge a variety of learning styles.
Interdisciplinary teaming and the development of thematic units provide lifelong learning experiences.
A continuum of learning exists among elementary, middle, and high schools.
The integration of technology provides the learner with the skills necessary to compete in the Information Age.
A community of learners is developed through the efforts of teams of teachers and students.
Teachers as facilitators in the classroom produce autonomous learners.
Cooperative learning promotes an individual's responsibility to a group.
A safe environment creates a sense of belonging.
Respect for self and others develops good citizens.
Parents and the community should contribute mutually in the success of the school.
Through the implementation of these beliefs, Memorial Middle School creates a culture which best prepares students for the future.
Core Values
Every Child
We put students at the heart of everything we do.
Collective Greatness
We, as a community, leverage our individual strengths to reach challenging goals.
Collaborative Spirit
We believe in each other and find joy in our work.
Limitless Curiosity
We never stop learning and growing.
Moral Compass
We are guided by strong character, ethics and integrity.
Core Characteristics of a T-2-4 Ready Graduate
Academically Prepared: Every Child finds joy in learning, has a learner's mindset and is motivated and equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to succeed in life.
Ethical & Service-Minded: Every Child acts with integrity, is personally responsible for their actions and is a civically-engaged community member.
Empathetic & Self-Aware: Every Child appreciates differences, forms secure relationships and cares for their own and others’ emotional, mental and physical health.
Persistent & Adaptable: Every Child is fueled by their own passions, interests and goals and perseveres with confidence and courage.
Resourceful Problem-Solver: Every Child thinks critically and creatively and applies knowledge to find and solve problems.
Communicator & Collaborator: Every Child skillfully conveys thoughts, ideas, knowledge and information and is a receptive and responsive listener.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Demographics Summary
Campus Type Middle School Campus Size 1,380 Students Grade Span 06 - 08 Percent Economically Disadvantaged 4.6 Percent English Language Learners 6.0 Mobility Rate 3.8 Percent Served by Special Education 3.9 Percent Enrolled in an Early College High School Program 0.0
Demographics Strengths
Community and parent support
Teacher retention
Advanced programs enrollment
Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs
Problem Statement 1: Socialization and acceptance across cultural groups.
Goal 1: Student Achievement
Student Achievement
- Goal 1: Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
- Goal 1: Performance Objective 2 - STUDENT GROWTH
- Goal 1: Performance Objective 3 - ADVANCED COURSES
- Performance Objective 4 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS
Goal 1: Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Memorial Middle School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2023, Memorial Middle School will increase student performance on STAAR Grades 6-8 exams in reading and math by at least 3% at approaches performance level and 5% at meets and masters performance level.
2021-22: Reading: 95% (approaches), 82% (meets), 61% (masters); Math: 97% (approaches), 87% (meets), 63% (masters)
2020-21: Reading: 90% (approaches), 70% (meets), 43% (masters); Math: 95% (approaches), 82% (meets), 53% (masters)
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Report Domain 1 (available mid-August)
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Strategy 1: Common planning periods for grade level subject teams. Strategy 2: Humanities training throughout the school year for teams. Strategy 3: Implement PLC process by tracking standards with core team on the dashboard |
Goal 1: Performance Objective 2 - STUDENT GROWTH
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Memorial Middle School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: STUDENT GROWTH: Memorial Middle School will increase the % of students demonstrating progress in reading and math by 5% points or more on MOY MAP and by 5% points year over year on STAAR Progress.
2021-22: Reading - 53% met CGI; Math - 54% met CGI; 83% of STAAR Progress (Baseline Year)
Evaluation Data Sources: BOY to MOY MAP Reports Grades 6-8 Year over year STAAR progress Grades 6-8 (Campus Accountability Report, Domain 2A component score available in August)
| Strategy 1: Reading MAP in all grades Math MAP in all grades Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: CGI increased by 5% Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin DCs, Teachers |
| Strategy 2: Study Skills class for all 6th grade students; curriculum campus created Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: CGI increased by 5% Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin DCs, Teachers |
Goal 1: Performance Objective 3 - ADVANCED COURSES
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Memorial Middle School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 4: ADVANCED COURSES: Strengthen the level of advanced academic instruction in order to increase student preparation for and success in advanced courses that are aligned to high school.
Fall 2022: 1,121 students enrolled in one or more advanced courses
Fall 2021: 1,172 students enrolled in one or more advanced courses
Evaluation Data Sources: Skyward Course Enrollment Data
| Strategy 1: Students will have open access to advanced courses. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased enrollment in advanced courses Staff Responsible for Monitoring: DCs Counselors |
Performance Objective 4 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Memorial Middle School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 5: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS: By June 2023, the rate of Emergent Bilingual/English Learners increasing at least one Composite Score level will increase by 5 percentage points or ≥ to 80%.
2021-22: TELPAS Progress Rate 59% (Based on completed TELPAS administrations in both 2021 and 2022.)
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Report Domain 3
Strategy 1: Hire two tutors to support the ELL program and provide individual/small group intervention.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased language acquisition and dismissal from LEP.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: LEP ELL Teachers Administration
ESF Levers: Lever 5: Effective Instruction
Strategy 2: Math and Science Departments in TRTW Cohort
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased language acquisition and dismissal from LEP.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: LEP ELL Teachers/Department Administration
ESF Levers: Lever 5: Effective Instruction
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
- Goal 2: Performance Objective 1 - INTERVENTIONS
- Goal 2: Performance Objective 2 - EIGHTH GRADE PLANNING
- Goal 2: Performance Objective 3 - CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE
Goal 2: Performance Objective 1 - INTERVENTIONS
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Memorial Middle School student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 1: INTERVENTIONS: By June 2023, Memorial Middle School will implement TIER II interventions with students identified as needing additional supports in reading and/or math.
Evaluation Data Sources: MAP Strategy 1 Details Reviews
Strategy 1: Include Reading and Math lab courses in the master schedule for all grade levels.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students meeting STAAR expectations
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration
Strategy 2: Utilize the CAIS to monitor 504 and RTI student performance through data dives.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students meeting STAAR expectations
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration
Goal 2: Performance Objective 2 - EIGHTH GRADE PLANNING
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Memorial Middle School student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 2: EIGHTH GRADE PLANNING: 100% of 8th graders at Memorial Middle School Middle School will complete a 4-year plan aligned to their endorsement to ensure graduation requirements are met.
Evaluation Data Sources: 4-Year Plan Endorsement Selection Form
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: 8th grade students participate in Guthrie campus visits to learn more about CTE Programs of Study. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will determine if they want to pursue a career and technical opportunity. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
| Strategy 2: Students will participate in a Bridge Year event to explore high growth and high demand jobs. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will learn about these career opportunities for paths to gainful employment. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
| Strategy 3: Students will complete a course selection process aligned to their career and endorsement path for their 9th grade year. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All students will have a full schedule of courses selected for 9th grade. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
| Strategy 4: Students will complete a 4-Year Plan prior to entering 9th grade. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: All 8th grade students will: -choose a career path aligned to an endorsement, and -plan their courses across all 4 years of high school. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors |
Goal 2: Performance Objective 3 - CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Memorial Middle School student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 3: CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE: By June 2023, Memorial Middle School will implement at least three strategies that advance the focus on Core Characteristics for every child.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus calendar and newsletters Strategy 1 Details Reviews
Strategy 1: International Committee Welcome Tea and Tour by NJHS on August 12, 2022
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: New students to the campus will be welcomed, as will their parents, to ensure a successful start to the school year.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration
Strategy 2: International Festival held on January 6, 2023 during the school day.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will better understand world cultures and the diversity of the campus.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration
Strategy 3: Plan and implement lessons or school-wide announcements/experiences supporting each of the three strategies.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Provide for the development of Core Characteristics in every child.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Admin, ILT and Counselors.
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
- Performance Objective 1 - SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
- Goal 3: Performance Objective 2 - SAFETY COMMITTEE
- Goal 3: Performance Objective 3 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Performance Objective 1 - SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Memorial Middle School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 1: SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: Align academic, behavior, and discipline systems to support a safe campus culture and maximize student learning.
Evaluation Data Sources: Discipline Data Dashboard, Review effectiveness of Behavior Intervention Plans
Strategy 1: Conduct Eagle Camp and help students understand the campus procedures.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will help keep MMS safe
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration Teachers
ESF Levers: Lever 3: Positive School Culture
Goal 3: Performance Objective 2 - SAFETY COMMITTEE
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Memorial Middle School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 2: SAFETY COMMITTEE: Strengthen school safety by establishing and conducting Campus Safety Committee reviews throughout the school year.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus Safety Committee roster
| Strategy 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stake holders to look at matters related to campus safety. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Each Campus principal will recruit a safety team and provide a roster. Each campus team will meet three times/year so that all campuses will be able to refine safety practices. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators |
| Strategy 2: HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Participate in the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) campus safety audit. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus will develop action plans to address any deficiencies as a result of safety audits. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Safety Committee |
Goal 3: Performance Objective 3 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Memorial Middle School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 3: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: Develop Campus Emergency Operations Procedures that comply with SB 11, and include Standard Operating Procedures.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus emergency operation procedures documents
| Strategy 1: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Campus EOP will align to the best practices from the Texas School Safety Center and the Standard Operating Procedures, such as the "I Love You Guys" Foundation. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus EOP turned in and filed by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators |
| Strategy 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Update campus EOP annually and train staff at the start of each school year. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus procedures maintained in campus EOP. Staff training documents maintained. EOPs submitted by September 1. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Safety Committee |
Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Performance Objective 1 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. Memorial Middle School will ensure efficient and effective fiscal management of resources and operations to maximize learning for all students.
Performance Objective 1: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Maintain high quality financial management practices so that financial resources provide the maximum possible support for T-2-4.
Evaluation Data Sources: Year-To-Date (YTD) Budget Reports (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: Conduct frequent budget meetings with Administrative Assistant to review and manage money. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Error free records. Documentation of purchases and orders. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Administrative Assistant |