NISD Town Hall Meeting Chisholm Trail Middle School Monday, March - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

NISD Town Hall Meeting Chisholm Trail Middle School Monday, March 5, 2018

Agenda • Welcome • Explanation of Challenge • Review of Proposed Chisholm Trail Attendance Zone and Enrollment • Report on Chisholm Trail Programs and NISD Support • Questions / Comments from Stakeholders

Explanation of Challenge Current NISD Enrollment = 23,163 Multiple NISD Campuses are Over Capacity for Student Enrollment Leo Adams Middle School Set to Open – Fall, 2018 Chisholm Trail, Tidwell, and Wilson Middle Schools must have Relief

Current Middle School Attendance Zones MID_NAME 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 CHISHOLM TRAIL 1,097 1,134 1,250 1,312 1,415 1,478 1,594 1,711 1,804 1,891 MEDLIN 1,157 1,201 1,233 1,184 1,188 1,224 1,280 1,329 1,332 1,354 PIKE 1,013 1,063 1,124 1,196 1,276 1,365 1,480 1,588 1,713 1,818 TIDWELL 1,276 1,375 1,447 1,524 1,587 1,692 1,777 1,875 1,910 1,934 WILSON 1,143 1,242 1,307 1,359 1,427 1,542 1,648 1,723 1,806 1,907

Proposed Attendance Zone Changes MID_PLAN1 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 ADAMS 1,097 1,216 1,367 1,455 1,539 1,622 1,729 1,828 1,894 1,938 CHISHOLM TRAIL 450 428 434 427 452 459 492 530 564 618 MEDLIN 1,157 1,201 1,233 1,184 1,188 1,224 1,280 1,329 1,332 1,354 PIKE 1,013 1,063 1,124 1,196 1,276 1,365 1,480 1,588 1,713 1,818 TIDWELL 972 1,050 1,102 1,167 1,217 1,297 1,361 1,437 1,464 1,482 WILSON 997 1,057 1,101 1,146 1,221 1,334 1,437 1,514 1,598 1,694

Current Elementary Zones Attendance Boundary Committee’s Recommended Changes: Opening of Curtis E.S. Haslet ES Peterson ES Nance ES Granger ES – Hughes ES Thompson ES – Sendera Ranch ES Hatfield ES – Clara Love ES

High School Attendance Zones Unchanged in the Attendance Boundary Committee’s Recommendation

Chisholm Trail Support Plan

Academic Focus • Instructional Programs and Services for All CTMS Students – 6 Department Chairs (Math, LA, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Electives) who lead PLCs in planning and coaching for high level instruction – At least two content teachers per grade level for level preps (6 Math, 6 Science, 6 Social Studies, 6 ELA teachers) – Teacher Planning Process (PLCs) to plan high quality instruction – 6 th , 7 th , 8 th Grade Team Leaders to lead organizational planning of grade level teaming for meeting and discussing student individual needs with teachers, counselors, and administration – Campus Instructional Teacher for Academic Support – ECO (extended classroom opportunity) on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Saturday School 8-12pm for 2 Saturdays per month – Electives: Skills for Living, Intro to Spanish, Spanish, Professional Communications, Tech Apps, Teen Leadership, PE, Athletics – Fine Arts: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater Arts, Art – Band: Beginner, Concert, Wind Ensemble, Drum Line – Orchestra: Beginner, Concert, Beginning Violin/Cello/Bass, Symphonic – Choir: Girls Choir, Boys Choir, Varsity Gold – Theater Arts: Intro to Theater, Advanced Theater – Cheerleaders for 7 th and 8 th grades – Media Productions – Yearbook

Academic Focus (cont.) • Advanced Programs for High Achieving Students – Pre-AP Courses for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies – Gifted and Talented Services through GT Math and GT Language Arts – Gifted and Talented Campus Coordinator to recruit and identify students, and to train staff on gifted strategies, with emphasis and special training for identifying students living in poverty – PLTW- Project Lead the Way Elective course for students with high interest in STEM pathways – AVID elective course to support “C” student in enrolling in PAP courses with support for increased likelihood of college interests and exploration; college tours; outside tutors come in to support and assist

Academic Focus (cont.) • Support programs and Services for Students with Special Needs – English Language Learner Services for students gaining skills in English, with ELL Campus Coordinator to support students and teachers with instructional strategies – Inclusion Special Education Services for students with educational needs in general ed classes – Applied Math and Language Arts Special Education Services for students 2 or more grade levels behind – SEAC unit for students qualifying for emotionally disturbed services; staffed with 1 teacher and 2 paraprofessionals who assist students throughout the day in all classes and/or during a crisis – SOAR for students intellectually disabled; staffed with teacher and 2 paraprofessionals; classroom has functional spaces including addition of motor lab and kitchen, full restroom, and laundry – Content Mastery Services for SpEd students who need deeper content specific instruction during any given period during the day; staffed every period with special education teacher or paraprofessionals – 504 Services for students with disabilities and need special accommodations in order to equally access general education instruction; Coordinated by counselors

Social / Emotional Support • Transition support for 6 th and 8 th grades – Incoming 6 th Parent Night / Open House / Showcase – Pup Camp – Ambassador Camp – 8 th Grade High School Tours – 8 th Grade Academy Recruitment • Grade level counseling support for academic planning, social-emotional support, and guidance • Top Dog Awards for students with 85 or above average grades and 5 plus community service hours every marking period • Bulldog PRIDE program - positive behavior support campus-wide weekly drawings

Social / Emotional Support (cont.) • Counseling Support Student Referrals from teachers to counselors • Clubs sponsored by every teacher for weekly meetings (currently over 40 clubs) • Advisory (Trail Time) built in schedule daily for goal setting, planning, character education, digital citizenship • Communities in Schools (CIS) groups that meet weekly or bi-weekly • Student Council with teacher sponsor who holds meeting with council to coordinate campus events and student led projects • National Junior Honor Society for students who hold 95 or above cumulative GPA who lead leadership projects at PV • Teen Leadership class with curriculum designed for middle school with teachers staffed who have had Capturing Kids Hearts training • Add Leader In Me to continue the success of 6 th grade students leadership skills, language to bridge the transition to middle school

Cultural / Community Responsiveness • Maintain strong PTSA partnership in hosting school events for students, teachers, and community • Maintain Communities In Schools program that provides counseling groups and support to students and families • Increase school participation (fine arts, cheer, clubs, organizations) in community events; Rhome Festival, Newark Cruisin ’ Days • Community Read-In inviting whole community into campus/district literacy efforts • Literacy Night to include whole community in literacy efforts • Continue partnership with community churches who support Chisholm by donating school supplies, sending youth pastors to visit students during lunch

Cultural / Community Responsiveness (cont.) • Work with Partners in Education (PIE) to maintain partnerships with Modern Woodmen and Rhome Pharmacy as community partners • Continue spotlighting students for Wise County Messenger for Students of the Week • Continue to build relationship with Rhome Public Library and Newark Public Library

NISD Support Systems Staffing Budget

Questions & Comments

Attendance Boundary Recommendation Presented to the NISD Board of Trustees February 12, 2018

Attendance Boundary Committee – Work began with Templeton September 2017  14 Campuses were identified – Committee member invitations included: December 2017  Principal or Asst. Principal from each campus  A teacher from each campus  2 parents from each campus that is changing schools January 18, 2018 – 1st Boundary Committee Meeting January 25, 2018 – 2nd Boundary Committee Meeting February 1, 2018 – Final Boundary Committee Meeting February 12, 2018 – Present recommendation to Board of Trustees February 13, 2018 – Facebook Live Event February 20, 2018 – Attendance Boundary Open Public Meeting February 26, 2018 – Board of Trustees Meeting February 26, 2018 – Board of Trustees Meeting

Attendance Boundary Committee NISD Beliefs, Concerns & Strategies NISD Core Beliefs 1. Kids come first 2. Continuous improvement is essential for future success 3. The success of each student is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities 4. Environment influences learning Review Boundary Concerns & Strategies  Solution-Based Decisions  Prevent Campus Overcrowding  Safety & Security for Students and Staff  Learning Environments with Appropriate Class Sizes  Improve Efficiency of Schools  Minimize Future Changes

Attendance Boundary Committee NISD’s Current Statistics & Future Projections  Campus Capacities  Demographic Growth Projections Review Recommended Attendance Boundary Changes  Review the recommended changes  Provide feedback, analysis, and options Consider Recommendations