Campus Improvement Plan
Stratford High School 2021-2022
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values, Core Characteristics
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values, Core Characteristics
Spring Branch Independent School District
Stratford High School
2021-2022 Campus Improvement Plan
Mission Statement
Committed to Learning. Working Together. Enriching Lives.
Vision
Our strength lies in our diversity. We build better selves and stronger minds. We are Stratford America.
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
- Student Achievement
- School Culture and Climate
- Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Parent and Community Engagement
- Technology
Demographics
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Demographics Summary
Stratford High school is one of the most diverse campuses not only in Spring Branch ISD but around the Houston Area. Our student population represents 55 countries from around the world. We are diverse in language and culture in many ways.
We had a total of 2177 students last year with 49.4%% female and 50.6% male.
Student race percentages are as follows: Hispanic-Latino - 16.2%, Asian - 7.9%, Black - African American - 11.5%, Native Hawaiian - Pacific Islander - 1.7%, White - 60.4% and Two-or-More - 1.8%.
Our students that are At Risk is 31.2%
Demographics Strengths
Stratford High School is one of the most diverse High School Campuses in Spring Branch ISD. This diversity is an incredible asset that allows our students to learn and work with students from different ethnic backgrounds.
Student Achievement
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Student Achievement
Student Achievement Summary
Dec 2019 TAPR Report
State Accountability Rating: B
| EOC | Approaches | Meets | Masters |
| English 1 | 79%: -2 | 7% | 0% |
| English 2 | 82%: +7 | 66%: +7 | 12% |
| Algebra 1 | 76%: -5 | 43%: -2 | 1%: -3 |
| Biology | 96%: +4 | 80%: +7 | 44%: +7 |
| US History | 97%: +1 | 88%: +5 | 65%: +7 |
SAT Average Score: 1150
ACT Average Score: 25.7
Graduation Rate:
Campus: 93.8
African American: 83.3%
Hispanic: 90%
White: 96.4%
Asian: 96.8%
SPED: 86.7%
Econ. Dis.: 89.9%
Student Achievement Strengths
Increase in EOC scores in Biology, Algebra and U.S. History
Problem Statements Identifying Student Achievement Needs
Problem Statement 1: There is a 23% gap between the African American students (56%) Eng 1 EOC and the campus average (79%) Root Cause: Students have lower LEXIL/Reading level than campus average
Problem Statement 2: Math students across all ethnic groups did not meet the state growth goal.
Problem Statement 3: Students in Hispanic, African American, and Asian groups did not meet the graduation goal for 2018
School Culture and Climate
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
School Culture and Climate
School Culture and Climate Summary
Stratford is building towards a strong inclusive culture. SBISD did not do the Panorama survey in Spring of 2020. One area to always work towards is having every student feeling included in the Stratford Culture. One of our goals will be for all students to feel that they have an adult to feel they can talk to at school.
School Culture and Climate Strengths
The number of clubs/activities/sports so that students can find a way to feel included at Stratford HS. Statistics show that if a student feels they are a part of an extracurricular organization, they have a higher success rate.
Problem Statements Identifying School Culture and Climate Needs
Problem Statement 1: Not 100% of students feel connected to SHS
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary
According to Dec 2019 TAPR Report Staff:
Total Staff: 152
Masters: 39 Teachers have a masters degree or higher
70%+ Teachers have more than 6 years of teaching experience
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths
SHS has a dedicated, quality staff. SHS has 70%+ teachers with 5+ years of experience.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary
The curriculum and instruction at SHS are high as seen on EOC, SAT, ACT tests. This is evident as SHS continuously out scores the state average on these tests. SHS students have the opportunity to participate in Dual Credit, AP, PreAP and other high-level classes.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths
Opportunities for students to participate in high level classes.
Problem Statements Identifying Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs
Problem Statement 1: Increase the number of minority students in Dual Credit, AP and PreAP courses
Parent and Community Engagement
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Parent and Community Engagement
Parent and Community Engagement Summary
Stratford has a community that strives to help make the school better for students. The family atmosphere is very evident at SHS. Our parents work hard to give the students opportunities to grow and thrive. Our parents are highly engaged to make Stratford very successful.
Parent and Community Engagement Strengths
The involvement of our parents to help make SHS a success
Problem Statements Identifying Parent and Community Engagement Needs
Problem Statement 1: Finding creative ways for more parents to be involved that looks different than the traditional volunteers Root Cause: Are not able to volunteer during normal school hours
Technology
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Technology
Technology Summary
Stratford HS is becoming a One-to-One campus where every student will have a chromebook device. With the pandemic and so many students using technology as never before, we are working on those challenges. Teachers are planning using It's Learning to create a classroom atmosphere that can work for students in-person as well as virtually.
Technology Strengths
Teachers and student’s willingness to go through the in-person as well as virtual aspects of the school year.
Goal 1: Student Achievement
Student Achievement
- Performance Objective 1 - POST-SECONDARY READINESS
- Performance Objective 2 - ACHIEVEMENT
- Performance Objective 3 - GAP-CLOSING
- Performance Objective 4 - ADVANCED COURSES
- Performance Objective 5 - COLLEGE, CAREER, MILITARY READINESS (CCMR)
- Performance Objective 6 - POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT
Performance Objective 1 - POST-SECONDARY READINESS
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Stratford High School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: POST-SECONDARY READINESS: By June 2022, at least 70% of Stratford High School students will perform at postsecondary-ready levels SAT (480 in Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 530 in Math) or ACT (composite score of 23 or higher; min 19 in English and Math) or TSIA-2 ( 351 in Reading, 350 in Math) or complete and earn credit for ELA/math through college prep courses.
2020-21: 65% performed at post-secondary readiness levels as defined by Texas Success Initiative
2019-20: 73% performed at post-secondary readiness levels as defined by Texas Success Initiative
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Reports (Domain I CCMR)
| Strategy 1: Measure academic progress of all students through the use of common formative assessments (CFAs) - student by student, standard by standard - and provide appropriate academic interventions through RTI as needed. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved assessment scores due to targeted intervention activities for each student. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Assistant Principals, PLC Team Leaders |
| Strategy 2: Appropriately advertise and communicate with students regarding the effectiveness of SAT/ACT preparation tools (such as Khan Academy, off-campus tutoring services, and on-campus tutorials). Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student use of available SAT/ACT preparation tools. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Lead Counselor, Post-Secondary Counselor |
| Strategy 3: Ensure that all core content teachers conference with each of their students about college-level course opportunities prior to course selection in the Spring. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student enrollment in ECP courses due to better student/parent understanding of benefits. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Lead Counselor, Department Chairpersons |
Performance Objective 2 - ACHIEVEMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Stratford High School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2022, Stratford High School will increase student performance on STAAR end-of-course exams in English 1, English 2 and Algebra 1 by at least 5 points at approaches, meets and masters performance levels.
2020-21: Reading: 80% (approaches), 67% (meets), 19% (masters); Math: 85% (approaches), 53% (meets), 16% (masters)
2019-20: Not rated due to COVID
2018-19: Reading: 81% (approaches), 68 % (meets), 6% (masters); Math: 76% (approaches), 43% (meets), 1% (masters)
2017-18: Reading: 78% (approaches), 64 % (meets), 6% (masters); Math: 81% (approaches), 45% (meets), 4% (masters)
| Strategy 1: Through the PLC Process, PLC members will use STAAR, MAP, CFA's and other data, to create classroom interventions and small groups to fill in gaps of learning Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase scores on STAAR, MAP, and CFA's Staff Responsible for Monitoring: AP, Principal, Interventionists TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction |
| Strategy 2: Using the 15 day challenge method, PLC members will collaboratively create lessons plans that include correctly written objectives, planned targeted interventions/enrichment for students, daily formative assessments and a common unit assessment Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student achievement through targeted interventions and good first instruction Staff Responsible for Monitoring: APs, Principal, Instructional Specialists |
| Strategy 3: Using the RTI process and enrichment targets, students will receive targeted intervention/enrichment beginning in the classroom and students needing Tier 2 and 3 intervention will also receive additional intervention during Spartan Time and before/after school interventions. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teachers will created targeted intervention/enrichment lessons in order to increase the learning of all students Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, AP's, Instructional Specialist |
Performance Objective 3 - GAP-CLOSING
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Stratford High School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 3: GAP-CLOSING: By June 2022, Stratford High School will increase overall performance on STAAR end-of-course exams to narrow the gap or improve performance above the target by at least 5 points in each sub category.
2020-21: Economically Disadvantaged 42%; All Students 68%
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Economically Disadvantaged 25%; non-Economically Disadvantaged 73%
2017-18: Economically Disadvantaged 46%; non-Economically Disadvantaged 68%
2020-21: African American 36%;All Students 64%
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: African American 16%; non- African American 62%
2017-18: African American 18%; non- African American 64%
2020-21: Hispanic 50%; All Students 65%
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Hispanic 38%; non- Hispanic 67%
2017-18: Hispanic 37%; non- Hispanic 70%
2020-21: Sped 25%; All Students 63%
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: Sped 0%; non-Sped 61%
2017-18: Sped 4%; non-Sped 64%
2020-21: EL(Current and Monitored) 23%; All Students 65%
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: EL 6%; non-EL 63%
2017-18: EL 15%; non-EL 65%
Evaluation Data Sources: STAAR EOC reports and State Accountability Reports
| Strategy 1: Through the PLC Process, PLC members will use STAAR, MAP, CFA's and other data, to create classroom interventions and small groups to fill in gaps of learning Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase scores on STAAR, MAP, and CFA's Staff Responsible for Monitoring: AP, Principal, Interventionists TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction |
| Strategy 2: Using the 15 day challenge method, PLC members will collaboratively create lessons plans that include correctly written objectives, planned targeted interventions/enrichment for students, daily formative assessments and a common unit assessment Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student achievement through targeted interventions and good first instuction Staff Responsible for Monitoring: APs, Principal, Instructional Specialists |
| Strategy 3: Using the RTI process and enrichment targets, students will receive targeted intervention/enrichment beginning in the classroom and students needing Tier 2 and 3 intervention will also received additional intervention during Spartan Time and before/after school interventions. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Teachers will created targeted intervention/enrichment in order to increase the learning of all students Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, AP's, Instructional Specialist |
Performance Objective 4 - ADVANCED COURSES
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Stratford High 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 post-secondary expectations.
Fall 2021: 526 students enrolled in one or more dual credit/dual enrollment courses.
Fall 2020: 503 students enrolled in one or more dual credit/dual enrollment courses.
Fall 2019: 322 students enrolled in one or more dual credit/dual enrollment courses.
Evaluation Data Sources: Skyward Course Enrollment Data
| Strategy 1: Through the course selection process, counselors will work with students to help select more duel enrollment courses Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase number of students in duel enrollment classes Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselors, Dual Enrollment Teachers, 10th grade core teachers |
Performance Objective 5 - COLLEGE, CAREER, MILITARY READINESS (CCMR)
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Stratford High School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 5: COLLEGE, CAREER, MILITARY READINESS (CCMR): By June 2022, Stratford High School will increase the % of graduates achieving College, Career, Military Readiness status by at least 5 points.
2021: 72% of annual graduates met CCMR indicator
2020: 81% of annual graduates met CCMR indicator
2019: 79.9% of annual graduates met CCMR indicator
2018: 80.8% of annual graduate met CCMR indicator
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Reports
| Strategy 1: Monitor and promote course selection options that reflect student interests and past performance. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who achieves a CCMR designation will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, CTE Teachers |
| Strategy 2: Increase the number of students who earn a TEA-approved Industry Based Certification. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who earn certifications will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, CTE Teachers |
| Strategy 3: Increase the number of students who complete a college-level dual credit course. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who complete a college-level dual credit course will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Counselors, Teachers |
| Strategy 4: Increase the number of students who earn college credit on AP Exams. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students earning college credit on AP exams will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Teachers |
| Strategy 5: Increase the number of students who score at or above the college ready level on SAT, ACT, TSAI or earned credit for a college prep course. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: The number of students who score at or above the college ready level will increase. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Counselors, Teachers |
Performance Objective 6 - POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Stratford High School student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 6: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT: For the Class of 2021, at least 76% of Stratford High School graduates will have enrolled successfully in a postsecondary option (T, 2, 4).
Nov. 2020: 71% enrolled in fall following graduation
Nov. 2019: 78% enrolled in fall following graduation
Nov. 2018: 78% enrolled in fall following graduation
Nov. 2017: 79% enrolled in fall following graduation
Evaluation Data Sources: National Student Clearinghouse
| Strategy 1: Identify students in target group (bottom of the 3rd and top of the 4th quartile) and provide mentoring regarding T-2-4 options after graduation. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Additional T-2-4 applicants due to better understanding of process and encouragement from counselor. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Lead Counselor, Counseling Team |
| Strategy 2: Host on-campus, program specific student information days for technical schools and various branches of the military. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will be exposed to additional post-secondary options leading to additional applications. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Post-Secondary Counselor |
| Strategy 3: Invite students and parents to multiple college readiness seminars such as CSI: College Selection Institute, Financial Aid Night, and HARN visits Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students and parents will be exposed to additional postsecondary options and have questions answered, leading to additional applications. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Post-Secondary Counselor |
| Strategy 4: Continue to work with Collegiate Challenge, One Goal, Emerge and the mentoring program to increase post- secondary enrollment. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: At-Risk and potential first generation college students will be exposed to additional information regarding postsecondary options resulting in increased enrollment. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Post-Secondary Counselor |
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
- Performance Objective 1 - SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS
- Performance Objective 2 - GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
- Performance Objective 3 - COUNSELING/STUDENT SUPPORT
- Performance Objective 4
Performance Objective 1 - SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Stratford High School student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs
Performance Objective 1: SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS: By June 2022, the % of Stratford High School students who feel connected as both individuals and learners will increase by at least 15 points.
2020-21: 35% School Climate
2019-20: Not Rated due to COVID
2018-19: 47% School Climate
2017-18: 50% School Climate
Evaluation Data Sources: Panorama Student Survey
| Strategy 1: Identify students disconnected from school and encourage their participation in various clubs, organizations, and athletic pursuits. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Additional students will participate in extracurricular activities leading to improved campus connectedness. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Lead Counselor, Counseling Team, Assistant Principals |
| Strategy 2: Host multiple campus-wide social/entertainment activities, such as spirit events, pep rallies, and Food Truck Fridays. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved campus community connectedness due to shared positive experiences. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal, Student Council CoSponsors |
| Strategy 3: Monitor student attendance reports and hold administrator/student conferences twice per grading period for students with excessive absences. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Improved student attendance rates due to better understanding of the issues caused by missing school, resulting in students feeling more connected to school. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Assistant Principals, Counseling Team |
Performance Objective 2 - GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Stratford High School student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 2: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING: Each grade level classroom will implement and support character education and social-emotional learning curriculum.
Evaluation Data Sources: Training materials and attendance rosters
| Strategy 1: Students will build soft skills to enhance their secondary and post-secondary opportunities. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Students will obtain higher scores on the Panorama SEL Skills Survey. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Counselors, Teachers |
Performance Objective 3 - COUNSELING/STUDENT SUPPORT
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Stratford High School student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 3: COUNSELING/STUDENT SUPPORT: 100% of 9th graders will have an informed four-year plan and 80% of 11th graders will have a preliminary post-secondary plan.
Evaluation Data Sources: Naviance Reports, Skyward Reports
Performance Objective 4
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Stratford High School student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social-emotional needs.
Performance Objective 4: By June 2022, Stratford High School will increase their attendance rate by 2%
Evaluation Data Sources: 2021: 94%
| Strategy 1: Every two weeks, the attendance clerks will provide the Admin Team a list of students who have 3 or more unexcused absences within a 9 week period Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Will increase the amount of student attendance Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration Team |
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
Performance Objective 1 - CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE
Goal
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Stratford High School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stakeholders to look at matters related to campus safety.
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 per 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 |
Performance Objective 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Stratford High School will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 2: 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
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Campus EOP will align to the best practices from the Texas School Safe 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 EOPs 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. EOP submitted by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators, Safety Committees |
Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Performance Objective 1 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. Stratford High 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)
| 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 |