PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION STATEMENT

Burton Elementary School believes in the following philosophy: All students can learn and achieve success in relation to their abilities. We believe that it is the responsibility of the faculty and staff to provide for the mental, social and physical well being of our students. Our campus is committed to providing strong instructional focus, high expectations, a positive school climate, measurement of performance, and collaborative planning. The Burton Elementary faculty will strive to achieve the goals of the campus improvement plan based on assessed needs.

Vision Statement

We are a community of learners working collaboratively to meet individual and collective potential.

District Mission Statement

The mission of the Burton Independent School District is to provide the highest quality education possible to all students. Students will be provided the opportunity to develop the ability to think logically, independently, creatively and to communicate effectively. The district will promote the worth and dignity of each individual child and enable each student to become a productive and responsible member of society.

District / Campus Goal Alignment

District Goal 1: The Burton Independent School District will provide a safe school climate and a positive learning environment for all students.

Campus Goal 1: Burton Elementary School will provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

Objective 1: Discipline referrals in 2008 will decrease by 25% from 2007.

Correlates with NCLB Goal 4, Objective 4.1.

District Goal 2: The Burton Independent School District will improve the academic achievement of all student groups.

Campus Goal 2: Burton Elementary will improve the academic achievement for all students.

Objective 1: All student groups taking TAKS math, science, reading and writing tests will achieve 90% passing rate for 2008.

Correlates with NCLB Goal 1, Objectives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3.

District Goal 3: The Burton Independent School District will recruit, develop, recognize and retain quality staff.

Campus Goal 3: Burton Elementary School will develop, recognize, recruit and retain quality staff.

Objective 1: 100% of paraprofessionals and professional staff members will meet NCLB “highly qualified” criteria.

Correlates with NCLB Goal 1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3.

District Goal 4: The Burton Independent School District will improve communication and parental involvement.

Campus Goal 4: Burton Elementary School will improve communication and parental involvement.

Objective 1: 100% of students will have one or more family members participate in P.T.O., volunteering, community lab, open houses, class meetings or parent conferences.

Correlates with NCLB Goal 1, Objectives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

District Goal 5: The Burton Independent School District will improve attendance and reduce the drop out rate.

Campus Goal 5: Burton Elementary School will improve attendance.

Objective 1: The attendance rate will improve from 95% in 2006-2007 to 97% in 2007-2008.

Correlates with NCLB Goal 1, Objectives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.

Needs Assessment

The faculty and staff and at Burton Elementary School recognize and accept the responsibility for the growth and improvement of our students on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). The required percentages of increase for the next two years have been identified. These figures will help us to reach our goal of an exemplary campus for the year 2008. We will strive to meet the chosen increases annually by utilizing collaborative approaches, innovative teaching strategies, curriculum alignment, increased parental and community involvement, staff development and student incentive programs. The goals and objectives were compiled after studying the 2006-2007 TAKS results for all student populations and for all subjects.

A needs assessment is conducted annually and as a result, this plan will be reviewed and revised as necessary based on data collection.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Burton Elementary

TAKS Data

Performance Rating: Recognized 2003-2004

Recognized 2004-2005 *Gold Performance: Commended Math and Science

Academically Acceptable 2005-2006 *Gold Performance: Commended Reading/ELA and Science

Recognized 2006-2007 *Gold Performance: (Not reported until 10/07 but expected in Rdg/ELA and

Science)

		TAKS 2003-2004	TAKS 2004-2005	TAKS 2005-2006	TAKS 2006-2007
Reading	All Students	83	91	86	92
	White	86	96	93	95
	African-American	61	72	63	77
	Hispanic	*	>99	>99	>99
	Ec. Disadvantaged	72	84	81	91
Writing	All Students	91	94	74	93
	White	>99	91	83	>99
	African-American	75	*	40	*
	Hispanic	*	*	*	*
	Ec. Disadvantaged	82	86	83	88
Math	All Students	77	86	80	85
	White	88	93	89	91
	African-American	44	61	58	62
	Ec. Disavantaged	64	76	78	79
	Hispanic	*	>99	83	86
Science	All Students	46	71	68	82
	White	44	86	80	82
	African-American	*	*	33	75
	Hispanic	*	*	*	*
	Ec. Disadvantaged	43	67	50	>99
SDAA		>99	>99	>99	>99
AYP		NA	Met	Met	Met

*Gold Performance indicates that 20% or greater of the students have received Commended Performance (2400 and above)

Burton Elementary Campus Improvement Plan
2007-2008

Goal #: 1 Burton Elementary School will provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

NCLB Goal: 4
Objective 1: PEIMS reported discipline incidents in 2008 will remain at or below 16 % (2007 percentage rate).

NCLB Objective(s): 4.1

Summative evaluation: PEIMS 425 report, annual performance report, and student, staff and parent surveys.

Strategy	Resource	Person Responsible	Timeline	Evaluation
Provide alternatives for disciplinary infractions: lunch detention, ISS, counseling, on-campus community service	M. Fuchs, Counselor	C. DaBera, Principal	Daily	Discipline records, conduct folders, conducts grades on report cards
Review, revise and implement the district/campus crisis management plan. Utilize on-going drills to teach/train new safety strategies to staff and students.	Local Funds $100	C. DaBera, Principal	Plan completed and Board adopted by August 07. Monthly drills.	Crisis booklets distributed. Drill logs.
Provide a comprehensive guidance plan: Character education , individual counseling, anti-bullying procedures, stranger awareness, campus safety, etc.	M. Fuchs, Counselor, SDFSC SSA- ESC 6	C. DaBera, Principal M. Fuchs, Counselor	Monthly	Completed projects for character education traits, recognized students
Provide incentives for students exhibiting acceptable and exemplary behavior Ex: Hot Wheel Races	Activity Funds, P.T.O. donations	C. DaBera, Principal J. Baker, PTO President	Each six weeks	Student Conduct Report
Require all visitors to the campus to sign in and wear visitor or volunteer tags. Require staff to wear ID tags/badges.	Local Funds $25	K. Ladewig, Adm. Asst., C. DaBera, Principal	Daily	Sign-in/out logs
Require parents/guardians to sign students out when removing students during the school day.	Local Funds $25	K. Ladewig, Adm. Asst.	Daily	Sign in/out logs
Provide a field day for students in grades PK-6 as an incentive for good behavior/positive effort throughout the school year.	P.T.O. $500 Activity Fund $250	C. DaBera, Principal, J. Baker, PTO President, B. Kunkel, P.E. Teacher	Annually Spring 2008	Number of students participating
Provide positive effort trips for students exhibiting academic perseverance.	P.T.O. $500 Activity Fund $1000	C. DaBera, Principal J.Baker, PTO President	Spring 2008	Scheduled trips and receipts
Promote school-wide positive behavior with parent notification of positive student behavior.	Teachers, Staff’ C. DaBera, Principal	C. DaBera, Principal	August 08 Daily	Log of positive “FISH” calls, Discipline referrals annually, Daily Conduct sheets

Campus Improvement Plan
2007-2008
Goal #: 2 Burton Elementary School will improve the academic achievement for all students.

NCLB Goal: 1

Objective: All student groups taking the TAKS reading, math, writing and science tests will achieve a scale score of 2200 or greater in the 2008 state assessment period.

NCLB Objective(s): 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Summative evaluation: Student TAKS scores in reading, math, writing and science.

Strategy	Resource	Person Responsible	Timeline	Evaluation
Train teachers to utilize the C-Scope Curriculum Developer for scope and sequence and curriculum alignment.	ESC VI SSA	C. DaBera, Principal, ESC 6 Staff	August 2007	C-Scope training Certificates of Attendance
Require documentation of student time-on-task.	None	C. DaBera, Principal, Classroom Teachers	Each Six Weeks	Lesson Plans, Walk-through observations, Teacher Talks
Investigate and implement research based instructional programs and strategies designed to meet diverse student need.	Title II Funds $2000 SRSA Funds $2000	C. DaBera, Principal, ESC 6 Consultants, All instructional staff	August 2008 December 2007 May 2008	Communications with consultants, staff development sign-in sheets, TAKS results
Provide differentiated instruction.	Instructional Staff	C. DaBera, Principal, Classroom Teachers	Each Six Weeks	Lesson Plans, Walk-through observations, Teacher