Campus Improvement Plan
Cornerstone Academy 2022-2023
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
- Campus Funding Summary
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
Spring Branch Independent School District
Cornerstone Academy
2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plan
Mission Statement
In SBISD, our promise to our entire community is to inspire minds and shape lives by: improving academic performance of all students, graduating all high school students, and preparing all students with the qualifications and skills necessary to enter college or post- secondary training and exit successfully
Vision
Cornerstone Academy strives to be a dynamic, strategically-designed learning community that is empowered by diversity, a commitment to excellence and a distinctive approach to the learning process.
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
In the 2019-2020 school year, Cornerstone served a population of 373 students. In that group, there were 133 6th graders, 122 7th graders and 118 8th graders. By gender, we have 211 female students and 162 male students. Based on ethnicity, our student population is approximately 47% white, 37% Hispanic, 10% Asian, .01% African American and 4% multiple ethnicities. Roughly 4% of our students are English language learners and .01% qualify for special education. Our yearly attendance rate was 98%. 14% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Demographic Strengths
Through the lottery system, Cornerstone does pull students from across the district, which does create some diversity in our student population.
Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs
Problem Statement 1: Our campus serves the entire district, but our population demographics do not mirror (or come close to mirroring) the district as a whole.
Root Cause: In the recent past, our marketing efforts may not have been as robust and inclusive as possible.
Data Documentation
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation
The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:
Improvement Planning Data
- Campus goals
- Campus and/or district planning and decision-making committee(s) meeting data
Accountability Data
- Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) data Domain 1 - Student Achievement
- Effective Schools Framework data
Student Data: Assessments
- State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)
- (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versions
- STAAR End-of-Course current and longitudinal results, including all versions
- Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) and TELPAS Alternate results
- PSAT
- Student Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8
- Student failure and/or retention rates
Student Data: Student Groups
- Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and progress
- Special programs data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and progress
- Economically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance, progress, and participation data
Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators
- Attendance data
- Student surveys and/or other feedback
Employee Data
- Professional learning communities (PLC) data
- Staff surveys and/or other feedback
- State certified and high-quality staff data
- Campus leadership data
- T-PESS data
Parent/Community Data
- Parent surveys and/or other feedback
Goal 1: Student Achievement
Student Achievement
- Performance Objective 1 - Achievement
- Performance Objective 2 - STUDENT GROWTH
- Performance Objective 3 - Advanced Courses
- Performance Objective 4 -English Language Acquisition Progress
Performance Objective 1 - Achievement
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every student at Cornerstone Academy will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2023, Cornerstone Academy will increase student performance on STAAR Grades 6-8 exams in reading and math by maintaining at least current percentage at the approaches level and increasing by at least 5 percentage points at the meets and masters levels.
2021-22: Reading: 97% (approaches), 86% (meets), 65% (masters); Math: 98% (approaches), 86% (meets), 61% (masters)
2020-21: Reading: 94% (approaches), 75% (meets), 45% (masters); Math: 99% (approaches), 81% (meets), 52% (masters)
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Report Domain 1 (available in mid-August)
| Strategy 1: We will continue to support a PLC culture on our campus. A.) Review and revise essentials B.) Expectation of common formative assessments for each course C.) Expectation of data transparency, analysis, and data-informed action (intervention/extension) D.) Half-day subs provided to allow additional time for planning E.) Continued support and professional development via Solution Tree in the form of a mid-year visit from Solution Tree associate and varied book/article studies within collaborative team meetings Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased teacher efficacy; a guaranteed and viable curriculum regardless of teacher; greater emphasis on systematic data analysis Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Director, Assistant Director, MCL, Instructional Specialist ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction Funding Sources: Solution Tree professional development & resources - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $15,000 |
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Strategy 2: We will provide a more systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process to ensure that every child is being effectively served. |
Strategy 3: Ongoing professional development opportunities will be provided and required, such as, but not limited to:
1) focus on EB and GT strategies that benefit all students
2) Various educational tools/subscriptions - IXL, Nearpod, Scholastic, etc.
4) outside professional development
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: An increase in student growth as determined by MAP
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal MCLs
ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
Funding Sources: Educational tools & subscriptions - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $15,000, Professional Development - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - $4,370, Instructional resources - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $10,000
Strategy 4: Create a high-interest, fun, skill-building CESIT for math and reading skills to improve both intervention and extension
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Closing learning gaps and increase in student growth as determined by MAP
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal MCLs
TEA Priorities: Build a foundation of reading and math - ESF Levers: Lever 5: Effective Instruction
Funding Sources: CESIT resources - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - $10,000
Strategy 5: High-quality, first-time instruction supported with resources and educational experiences.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: High-quality, aligned instruction lowers the need for additional intervention.
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal MCLs Teachers
Funding Sources: instructional resources and supplies - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $30,000, instructional resources and supplies - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - $11,500
Performance Objective 2 - STUDENT GROWTH
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every student at Cornerstone Academy will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: STUDENT GROWTH: Cornerstone Academy will increase the % of students demonstrating progress in reading and math by 5% points or more on MOY MAP and by 3% points year over year on STAAR Progress.
2021-22: Reading -54% met CGI; Math - 57% met CGI; 82% 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: We will continue to support a PLC culture on our campus. A.) Review and revise essentials. B.) Expectation of common formative and summative assessments for each core content course C.) Expectation of data transparency, analysis, and data-informed action (intervention/extension) D.) Half-day subs provided to allow additional time for planning E.) Continued support and professional development via Solution Tree F.) Consistent implementation of the campus PLC dashboard. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased teacher efficacy; a guaranteed and viable curriculum regardless of teacher; greater emphasis on systematic data analysis Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal MCLs ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction |
| Strategy 2: We will provide a more systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process to ensure that every child is being effectively served. A.) Implementation of the 7-step PLC process to provide accurate data and support B.) Prior to the start of the year, staff will be trained on the RTI inverted pyramid. C.) Regularly scheduled, collaborative meetings to discuss RTI progress/movement D.) Data-tracking related to RTI will be implemented via student trackers D) Focused intervention with students Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student growth and achievement as determined by MAP and STAAR Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal MCLs ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 5: Effective Instruction |
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Strategy 3: Students will participate in analysis of their own BOY and MOY MAP scores, including subsequent goal-setting and ongoing review. The analysis and goals will be incorporated into student-led conferences, which are held in the fall and spring. Strategy 4: Additional MAP training for staff through collaborative team meetings Strategy 5: Ongoing professional development opportunities will be provided and required, such as, but not limited to: Strategy 6: Create a high-interest, fun, skill-building CESIT for math and reading skills to improve both intervention and extension Strategy 7: High-quality, first-time instruction supported with resources |
Performance Objective 3 - Advanced Courses
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every student at Cornerstone Academy will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 3: ADVANCED COURSES: Increase the number of students enrolled in advanced courses.
Fall 2022: 100% of students enrolled in one or more advanced courses
Fall 2021: 100% of students enrolled in one or more advanced courses
Evaluation Data Sources: Skyward Course Enrollment Data
| Strategy 1: Continued work with instructional specialists to ensure alignment and rigor in AAC courses, including coordination between our 8th grade teachers and HS teachers in the district Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: tighter alignment with TEKS and appropriate levels of rigor Staff Responsible for Monitoring: admin instructional specialists teachers |
| Strategy 2: Focus on expanding Project Lead the Way and other CTE courses by increasing offerings and drawing attention to the benefits. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased enrollment in CTE courses for high school credit Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal Counselor CTE teachers Funding Sources: Classroom resources & CTE-focused field trips - 199 PIC 22 - Career & Technology - $8,000 |
Performance Objective 4 -English Language Acquisition Progress
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every student at Cornerstone Academy will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 4: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS: By June 2023, the rate of Emergent Bilingual/English Learners increasing at least one Composite Score level will increase by 9 percentage points or ≥ to 80%.
2021-22: TELPAS Progress Rate 71% (Based on completed TELPAS administrations in both 2021 and 2022.)
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Report Domain 3
| Strategy 1: We will continue to support a PLC culture on our campus to identify gaps in learning for our EB students and better address those gaps. A.) Review and revise essentials. B.) Expectation of common formative and summative assessments for each core content course C.) Expectation of data transparency, analysis, and data-informed action (intervention/extension) D.) Half-day subs provided to allow additional time for planning E.) Continued support and professional development via Solution Tree F.) Consistent implementation of the campus PLC dashboard. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased teacher efficacy; a guaranteed and viable curriculum regardless of teacher; greater emphasis on systematic data analysis Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal MCLs ESF Levers: Lever 4: High-Quality Curriculum, Lever 5: Effective Instruction |
Strategy 2: We will provide a more systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process to ensure that every child is being effectively served. A.) Implementation of the 7-step PLC process to provide accurate data and support
B.) Prior to the start of the year, staff will be trained on the RTI inverted pyramid.
C.) Regularly scheduled, collaborative meetings to discuss RTI progress/movement
D.) Data-tracking related to RTI will be implemented via student trackers
D) Focused intervention with students
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased student growth and achievement as determined by MAP and STAAR
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Principal Assistant Principal MCLs
ESF Levers: Lever 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Lever 5: Effective
Strategy 3: Professional development opportunities (including campus book study) directly related to ELPS and best practices for EB students.
A. August PD opportunity
B. monthly "lunch and learn" focused on EB strategies
C. professional development, including book study (Seidlitz)
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased teacher efficacy; increased student achievement (specifically related to language acquisition)
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration Instructional Support Teachers
Funding Sources: Campus book study books - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $2,000, EB-focused instructional resources - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - $5,000
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
- Performance Objective 1 - Interventions
- Performance Objective 2 - Eighth Grade Planning
- Performance Objective 3 - Core Characteristics of a T-2-4 Graduate
Performance Objective 1 - Interventions
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every student at Cornerstone Academy will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs.
Performance Objective 1: INTERVENTIONS: By June 2023, Cornerstone Academy will implement TIER II interventions with students identified as needing additional supports in reading and/or math.
Evaluation Data Sources: MAP
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Strategy 1: We will continue to support a PLC culture on our campus. |
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Strategy 2: We will provide a more systematic approach to intervention and a collaborative RtI process to ensure that every child is being effectively served. Strategy 3: Create a high-interest, fun, skill-building CESIT for math and reading skills to improve both intervention and extension Strategy 4: Offer Learning Lab (tutorials) on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons w/ late buses |
Performance Objective 2 - Eighth Grade Planning
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every student at Cornerstone Academy 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 Cornerstone Academy 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
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Strategy 1: 8th grade students participate in Guthrie campus visits to learn more about CTE Programs of Study. Strategy 2: Students will complete a course selection process aligned to their career and endorsement path for their 9th grade year. Strategy 3: Students will complete a 4-Year Plan prior to entering 9th grade. |
Performance Objective 3 - Core Characteristics of a T-2-4 Graduate
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
- Performance Objective 1 - Safety School Environment
- Performance Objective 2 - Safety Committee
- Performance Objective 3 - Emergency Operations
Performance Objective 1 - Safety School Environment
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Cornerstone Academy 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
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Strategy 1: Create campus discipline management plan and discipline flowchart Strategy 2: Communication -- hold grade-level assemblies to explain and feature the discipline management plan and flowchart in parent communication Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: increased awareness of process and procedures related to discipline |
Performance Objective 2 - Safety Committee
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Cornerstone Academy 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
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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 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 andy deficiencies as a result of safety audits. |
Performance Objective 3 - Emergency Operations
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Cornerstone Academy will ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Performance Objective 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: Maintain Campus Emergency Operations Procedures that comply with SB 11, and include Standard Operating Procedures.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus emergency operation procedures documents
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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 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Update campus EOP annually and train staff at the start of each school year. |
Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Performance Objective 1 - Financial Management
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. Cornerstone Academy 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 |
Campus Funding Summary
Campus Funding Summary
| 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Solution Tree Professional Development & Resources | $15,000.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | educational tools and subscriptions | $15,000.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | instructional resources and supplies | $30,000.00 |
| 1 | 4 | 1 | EB- focused instructional resources | $5,000.00 |
| 1 | 4 | 2 | campus book study books | $2,000.00 |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | event resources and supplies | $3,769.00 |
| Sub-Total | $70,769.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $70,769.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 22 - Career & Technology | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | classroom resources and CTE focused field trips | $8,000.00 |
| Sub-Total | $8,000.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $8,000.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 24 - At Risk | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | intervention resources | $11,125.00 |
| Sub-Total | $11,125.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $11,125.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 1 | 3 | professional development | $4,370.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 4 | CESIT resources | $10,000.00 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | resources for student-led conferences | $4,000.00 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | late bus transportation | $7,500.00 |
| Sub-Total | $25,870.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $25,870.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| Grand Total | $152,264.00 | |||