Welcome to West Middle School Goals Night 2016
Agenda Welcome VII. Traffic Flow District Mission, Vision and Goals Attendance STAAR Data Report Cards Parent Portal VII. Traffic Flow VIII. Dress Standards IX. PTA Membership X. Parent Academy XI. Parent Survey XII. Classroom visits
DeSoto ISD School Board of Trustees President – Carl Sherman, Jr., Place 1 Vice President – Aubrey C. Hooper, Place 5 Secretary – Sandre Moncriff, Place 7 Kathy Goad, Place 2 Karen Daniel, Place 3 Jerry Hall, Place 4 Donald Gant, Place 6 Superintendent - Dr. David C. Harris
Additional acknowledgements Dr. Gabrielle Lemonier, Associate Superintendent of ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE, COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Levatta Levels, Assistant Superintendent of SECONDARY SCHOOLS, STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Dr. Cheyrl Ensley, Assistant Superintendent of CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Administrative Staff Introductions James McBride, M.Ed., M.A.: Principal Travis Anderson, M.Ed.: Assistant Principal Lauren M. Dellert, M.Ed.: Assistant Principal Darlene Travis, M.Ed.: Instructional Coordinator
Superintendent Expectations 24 hour response to calls and emails Accurate teacher websites Student Portfolios HB5 accuracy Professionalism Social media caution
WMS Attendance Rate . 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 6th Grade 97.3 97.4 97.6 7th Grade 96.8 97.2 8th Grade 96.6 Average 96.9
Accountability Ratings Index 1: Student Achievement is a snapshot of performance across subjects, on both general and alternative assessments, at the satisfactory performance standard. Index 1: Student Achievement (Target - 60) EMS 54 Standard Not Met WMS 66 (+6) Met Standard MMS 58 District 61
Accountability Ratings Index 2: (Student Progress) Separates measures of student progress from measures of student achievement to provide an opportunity for diverse campuses to show the improvements they are making independent of overall achievement levels. Index 2: Student Progress (Target - 30) EMS 31 (+1) Met Standard WMS 36 (+6) MMS 30 District 33
Accountability Ratings Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps emphasizes advanced academic achievement of the economically disadvantaged student group and the lowest performing race/ethnicity student groups at each campus and district. Index 3: Closing Achievement Gaps (Target - 26) EMS 27 (+1) Met Standard WMS 35 (+9) MMS 30 (+4) District 36 (+10)
Accountability Ratings Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness includes measures of high school completion and STAAR performance at the postsecondary readiness standard. This index emphasizes the importance of attaining a high school diploma that prepares students with the foundation necessary for success in college, the workforce, job training programs, or the military. Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness (Target - 13) EMS 16 (+3) Met Standard WMS 24 (+11) MMS 18 (+5)
2016-2017 STAAR Assessments Grade Subject Assessed Assessments Available 6th Math and Reading STAAR STAAR L for Mathematics STAAR A 7th Math, Reading, and Writing 8th Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies STAAR L for Mathematics, Science, Social Studies STAAR A and STAAR L are online versions.
Report Cards On the secondary level only the final report card is mailed (fourth nine weeks) Dad and Mom, check my grades.
Parent Portal Visit www.desotoisd.org Click the “For Parent” tab Then click: Parent Portal/Student Information System (TEAMS Access) There will be directions for New Users and Existing Accounts Our Counselors can provide additional assistance if needed.
Homepage: www.desotoisd.org dsd
Traffic Flow Two major entrances Front office area (Upper) Gym area (Lower) One way traffic for both areas Please do not block buses Tickets are issued/parking in fire lanes
www.desotoisd.org/GoalsNight Dress Standards/Code PTA Membership sign-up Parent Academy classes coming soon Parent Survey www.desotoisd.org/GoalsNight