1. Welcome to West Middle School Goals Night 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

10. Superintendent Expectations
24 hour response to calls and s
Accurate teacher websites
Student Portfolios HB5 accuracy
Professionalism
Social media caution

11. 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

12. Accountability Ratings
žIndex 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

13. Accountability Ratings
žIndex 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.
žIndex 2: Student Progress (Target - 30)
EMS
31 (+1)
Met Standard
WMS
36 (+6)
MMS 30
District 33

14. 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)

15. Accountability Ratings
žIndex 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)

16. 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.

17. Report Cards
On the secondary level only the final report card is mailed (fourth nine weeks)
Dad and Mom, check my grades.

18. 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.

19. Homepage: www.desotoisd.org
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20. 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

21. www.desotoisd.org/GoalsNight Dress Standards/Code
PTA Membership sign-up
Parent Academy classes coming soon
Parent Survey