Objective 1 - 100% of all HISD students and sub-groups will meet expectations on state mandated assessments in order to achieve a district rating of exemplary and to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria.
Summative Assessment - All students and sub-groups will meet or exceed district performance objective (see chart); AEIS report; AYP data table.

Action 1 - HISD will implement and maintain a comprehensive literacy program that will meet the needs of all students.

Activity 56 - Continue the outside reading program in all core English classes.

Assigned to - English Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English Department Funds - $1600; College Board
Formative Evaluation - 90% of students will pass all novel tests

Activity 57 - Provide access to novels on tape for special populations to assist with literacy.

Assigned to - English Department Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Jan. 2009
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - CMC Teachers; ESL Teacher
Formative Evaluation - 90% of students in special populations passing all novel tests

Activity 59 - Administer benchmark testing in English I, II,and III.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 9-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English Teachers; TAKS Released Tests; TEKScore; Central Office - Curriculum; District Volunteer program
Formative Evaluation - 90% passing minimum on each benchmark test

Activity 61 - Implement across-the-curriculum reading and writing programs.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English Teachers; Walk-through observation checklists
Formative Evaluation - 100% of lesson plans documenting reading and writing activities.

Activity 63 - Analyze benchmark test results to determine areas of instructional need.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English Teachers; Central Office - TEKScore
Formative Evaluation - TEKScore reports; prioritized list of needs

Activity 72 - Revise scope and sequence plans for each course.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2009
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English Teachers; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - Revised scope and sequence charts

Activity 73 - Utilize National Honor Society tutors to assist with student achievement.

Assigned to - NHS Sponsor
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Classroom Teachers; NHS Members; Local Funds - $1500
Formative Evaluation - Tutoring report given at NHS meetings

Activity 87 - Provide tutoring and blitz classes for students not mastering benchmark objectives.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English teachers; TEKScore reports; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 100% passing on reteach evaluation; attendance rosters

Activity 91 - Provide a 3-day intensive TAKS review for 11th graders.

Assigned to - Lead 11th English teacher
Start Date - 1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Weekly intervals
Completed Date - 2/21/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principals, Librarians
Formative Evaluation - 90% of 11th graders passing the Exit-Level TAKS English Language Arts test

Activity 93 - Implement AP English strategies in all English classes, 9-12.

Assigned to - English Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-wk intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - College Board
Formative Evaluation - At least 90% of all students will pass ELA and Reading TAKS tests.

Activity 94 - Utilize TAKS warm-up activities in all core classes, 9-12.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Core Teachers; Local Funds
Formative Evaluation - At least 90% passing TAKS tests.

Activity 107 - Continue READ 180 to target 9th graders having difficulty with reading and comprehension

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Each six weeks
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - READ 180 Teachers; Curriculum Director; Assistant Principal; Scholastic; Special Education Department
Formative Evaluation - 75% of the READ 180 students will pass the TAKS reading test.

Activity 112 - Provide staff development for ELA teachers to increase the TAKS passing percentage and the percentage of commended students.

Assigned to - English Dept. Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Each six weeks
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Assistant Principal; ESC 7; Curriculum Director
Formative Evaluation - 10% increase in ELA passing percentage of sub-populations and in the percentage of commended students

Action 2 - HISD will implement and maintain a coherent mathematics program that will meet the needs and improve performance of all students.

Activity 47 - Administer benchmark assessments in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Math Models.

Assigned to - Department Chairs and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 9-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers; TAKS Released Tests; TEKScore; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - 90% passing minimum on each benchmark test

Activity 49 - Implement across-the-curriculum math programs.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English and Math Teachers; Walk-Through Observation Checklists
Formative Evaluation - 100% of lesson plans documenting reading, math, and writing activities

Activity 51 - Analyze benchmark test results to determine areas of instructional need.

Assigned to - Principal; Math Dept. Chair, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 9-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers; Central Office - TEKScore
Formative Evaluation - TEKScore reports; prioritized list of needs

Activity 52 - Provide tutoring and blitz classes for students not mastering benchmark objectives.

Assigned to - Principal, and Department Chair.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers
Formative Evaluation - 100% passing on reteach evaluation; attendance rosters

Activity 58 - Schedule TAKS prep courses for all 9th graders not passing 8th TAKS math.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math teachers
Formative Evaluation - 70% of students attending the preparatory classes will pass the TAKS mathematics tests.

Activity 61 - Utilize National Honor Society tutors to assist with student achievement.

Assigned to - NHS Sponsor
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Classroom Teachers; NHS Members; Local Funds - $1600
Formative Evaluation - Tutoring report given at NHS meetings

Activity 70 - Provide free math tutoring five mornings each week.

Assigned to - Math Department Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in math failures

Activity 71 - Implement TAKS warm-up activities in all core classes, 9-12.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Core Teachers
Formative Evaluation - At least 90% passing TAKS tests.

Activity 76 - Schedule TAKS prep courses for all 10th graders not passing 9th TAKS math.

Assigned to - Principal, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers
Formative Evaluation - 70% of students attending the preparatory classes will pass the TAKS mathematics tests.

Activity 85 - Revise scope and sequence plans for each course.

Assigned to - Principal; Math Dept. Chair, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2009
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - Revised scope and sequence charts

Activity 87 - Provide TAKS Math/TAKS Blitz classes for African American students not mastering TAKS.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Completed Date - 5/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers
Formative Evaluation - 90% of students attending the preparatory classes will pass the TAKS mathematics test.

Action 3 - HISD will implement and maintain a science program that will meet the needs of all students.

Activity 26 - Administer benchmark tests in IPC, Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics, and TAKS Science.

Assigned to - Principal; Science Department Chair, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers; TAKS Released Tests; TEKScore; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - 90% passing rate on each benchmark test

Activity 29 - Analyze benchmark test results to determine areas of instructional need.

Assigned to - Principal; Science Dept. Chair, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers; Central Office - TEKScore
Formative Evaluation - TEKScore reports; prioritized list of needs

Activity 33 - Utilize warm-up activities in all science courses to address TAKS topics.

Assigned to - Science Dept. Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers
Formative Evaluation - Lesson plans; Warm-up notebooks

Activity 34 - Revise scope and sequence plans for each course.

Assigned to - Principal; Science Dept. Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - Revised scope and sequence charts

Activity 35 - Utilize National Honor Society tutors to assist with student achievement.

Activity 40 - Add additional sections of chemistry to support more students pursuing the Recommended High School Program.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; Science Teachers; ESC 7; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - 70% of students beginning with the Class of 2010 will graduate under the Recommended plan.

Activity 42 - Provde staff development opportunities relating to TAKS, TEKS implementation and alignment, teaching strategies, and changes in TEA requirements.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers; Central Office - Curriculum; ESC 7; Local Funds - Staff Travel
Formative Evaluation - 100% of lesson plans documenting material from staff development

Activity 45 - Provide tutoring and blitz classes for students not mastering benchmark objectives.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science teachers; TEKScore reports; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 100% mastery on reteach evaluation; attendance rosters

Activity 48 - Provide free science tutoring before and after school each week.

Assigned to - Science Dept. Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in science failures.

Activity 51 - Explore and write grants to enhance the science program.

Assigned to - Science Dept. Chair, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers; Internet; Education Foundation; Principal; Director of Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in science failures

Activity 58 - Explore the addition of Micro Biology and Pathophysiology offerings to meet the requirements os Senate Bill 1.

Assigned to - Principal; Science Department Chair, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers; Curriculum Director; Region 7
Formative Evaluation - Report providing an overview of options for meeting the changing graduation requirements

Activity 64 - Add additional sections of Physics to support more students pursuing the Recommended High School program.

Assigned to - Principal.
Start Date - 8/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Three week intervals.
Completed Date - 5/31/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors, Science Teachers, ESC VII, Central Office Curriculum Director.
Formative Evaluation - 70% of the students beginning with the class of 2010 will graduate under the Recommended Plan.

Activity 65 - Provide two weeks intensive TAKS remediation in the Library.

Assigned to - Science Department.
Start Date - 8/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Two Week Interval.
Completed Date - 5/31/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers, and TAKS Reviews.
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in Science TAKS failures.

Activity 66 - Implement DANA Center Labs to reinforce and review TAKS concepts.

Assigned to - Science Department.
Start Date - 1/4/2010 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Three Week Intervals.
Completed Date - 5/31/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Science Teachers and DANA Center LABS.
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in Science failures.

Action 4 - HISD will implement and maintain a social studies program that will meet the needs of all students.

Activity 22 - Utilize warm-ups in World Geography and World History courses to address Early American History concepts in preparation for the TAKS test.

Assigned to - Social Studies Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Social Studies Teachers; Central Office; Region VII; Principal
Formative Evaluation - Dissagregated data on warm-up evaluations; Benchmark test results

Activity 30 - Administer benchmark tests in all social studies courses.

Assigned to - Principal; Social Studies Department Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Social Studies Teachers; TAKS Released Tests; TEKScore; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - 90% passing rate on each benchmark test

Activity 33 - Analyze benchmark test results to determine areas of instructional need.

Assigned to - Principal; Social Studies Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Social Studies Teachers; Central Office - TEKScore
Formative Evaluation - TEKScore reports; prioritized list of needs

Activity 38 - Revise scope and sequence plans for each course.

Assigned to - Principal; Social Studies Chair
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Social Studies Teachers; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - Revised scope and sequence charts

Activity 39 - Provide staff development for social studies teachers to discuss alignment issues and TAKS preparation and performance.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Social Studies Chair; ESC 7; Central Office - Curriculum
Formative Evaluation - All student populations will score at least 90% on the social studies TAKS tests.

Action 5 - HISD will implement and maintain programs to support students in special programs or with special needs.

Activity 16 - Analyze benchmark test data and focus on greatest TEKS/TAKS needs.

Assigned to - Lead Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Central Office - TEKScore; Region VII; Margaret Kilgo
Formative Evaluation - Prioritized list of needs; 100% of students identified by areas of strengths and weaknesses

Activity 18 - Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies, including utilizing CMC assistance, to address the needs and student performance for all groups.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Central Office - TEKScore, special education; Region VII.
Formative Evaluation - Lesson plans; PDAS; 6-weeks test data

Activity 20 - Encourage more minority students to enroll in PAP and AP courses.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; Central Office; Region VII;
Formative Evaluation - 15% increase in minority enrollment for PAP and AP courses

Activity 27 - Encourage more sophomores to take the PSAT by offering incentives.

Assigned to - Principal; Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Oct. 2009
Completed Date - 11/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
Resources - PAP Teachers; PSAT Bulletin; Local Funds - $500
Formative Evaluation - At least 80% of the PAP math and English sophomore students taking the PSAT

Activity 63 - Provide core content support for LEP and ESL students.

Assigned to - ESL Teacher; ESL Aide
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Central Office - Director of Special Programs; Principal; Assistant Principal, Curriculum; Core Teachers; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in failures for LEP students each six weeks

Activity 65 - Review strategies for implementing special education modifications in the classrooms.

Assigned to - VAC Counselor; CMC Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Central Office - Special Education Director
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in failures each six weeks for students served through special education

Activity 74 - Utilize the Rosetta Stone software in ESL classes to improve language acquisition.

Assigned to - ESL Teacher
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Director of Special Programs; Campus Technology Coordinator
Formative Evaluation - Improved progress on software reports; progress reports; report cards

Activity 75 - Utilize NHS tutors to assist with student achievement.

Assigned to - NHS Sponsor
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Classroom Teachers; NHS Members; Local Funds - $1800
Formative Evaluation - Tutoring report given at NHS meetings

Activity 79 - Provide tutoring and blitz classes for students who exemplify weaknesses on benchmark tests.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Core teachers; TEKScore reports; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 100% passing on reteach evaluation; attendance rosters

Activity 80 - Utilize a campus intervention team to address the needs of at-risk students.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Special Education Department; Classroom Teachers; Region VII
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in sp. ed. referrals and 504 referrals.

Activity 81 - Continue the "Meet the Challenge" program to honor at-risk seniors who graduate.

Assigned to - Committee Chair
Start Date - 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; Principals; Classroom Teachers; PTO Board; Local Funds - $500
Formative Evaluation - Recognition Banquet program

Activity 82 - Implement a writing institute for LEP students prior to the TAKS ELA test.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - English Teachers; ESL teacher and aide; Soccer coach; Central office; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - At least 90% of LEP students will pass the TAKS ELA tests.

Activity 109 - Incorporate additional sections of Algebra 1,Geometry,Math Models, English 1, English 2, English 3,and English 4, that utilize inclusion strategies to meet the needs of struggling students.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Math Teachers; English Teachers; Special Education Staff; Central Office; ESC 7
Formative Evaluation - At least 70% of students receiving sheltered instruction will earn course credit.

Action 6 - HISD will develop and implement horizontal and vertical planning among teachers at both elementary and secondary levels.

Activity 25 - Conduct vertical and horizontal alignment meetings during common planning periods.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Department Chairpersons; Core Teachers
Formative Evaluation - Agendas; Notes from meetings

Activity 31 - Investigate and provide staff development to support alignment of content in the core areas, grades 6 - 12.

Assigned to - Curriculum Director
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principals, Teachers, Region 7, College Board, Local HHS Funds - $6000
Formative Evaluation - Evidence of implementation of staff development ideas in scope and sequences and lesson plans.

Action 7 - HISD will make technology integral to instructional and administrative tasks in order to increase student achievement.

Activity 23 - Coordinate after-hours use of the HHS library and computer facilities.

Assigned to - Librarians
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Teachers; Computer Software Programs
Formative Evaluation - Completed sign-in sheets

Activity 24 - Publicize the high school's link with the Rusk County Library to encourage students to use the library during after-school hours.

Assigned to - District Technology Coordinator; Public Library Staff
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Jan. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; District Technology Staff; Teachers; HHS Librarians
Formative Evaluation - Completed sign-in sheets

Activity 30 - Provide student computer and calculator training in grades 9 - 12.

Assigned to - Computer Teachers; Math Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Jan. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - HHS Technology Coordinator; Math Department Chair; Region VII - Jane Silvey
Formative Evaluation - Student proficiency in computer and calculator use at or above 70%

Activity 31 - Use technology in all disciplines.

Assigned to - Department Chairs
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Teachers; Campus Technology Coordinator
Formative Evaluation - Lesson plans indicating computer and calculator use

Activity 32 - Follow process for budgeting, previewing, and purchasing software.

Assigned to - Principal; HHS Technology Coordinator
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Jan. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - CSBDM; Region VII; Faculty and Librarians; District Technology Coordinator
Formative Evaluation - Purchase orders for appropriate software

Activity 33 - Use networked administrative software in the classrooms.

Assigned to - HHS Technology Coordinator
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Jan. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - District Technology Coordinator; EDP Secretary
Formative Evaluation - 100% accuracy and efficiency in using EDP gradebook and attendance programs.

Activity 45 - Use TEKScore as a disaggregation tool.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Central Office - Curriculum Director; Campus Technology Coordinator
Formative Evaluation - 100% of core teachers having data disaggregated for each class

Activity 48 - Expand the use of PLATO, and Odysseyware for credit recovery.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - PLATO Learning, Inc.; Campus Technology Coordinator
Formative Evaluation - At least 70% passing rate for each student using PLATO and Odysseyware.

Activity 49 - Utilize the Rosetta Stone software in ESL classes to improve language acquisition.

Activity 75 - Utilize the "Algebra's Cool" software in all Algebra claases and Math Models classes.

Assigned to - Department Head, and Math Teachers.
Start Date - 11/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 11/1/2009
Completed Date - 5/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal, Department Head, and campus technology coordinator.
Formative Evaluation - 905 passing rate forr Algebra studnets.

Action 8 - HISD will provide mentors for TAKS failures.

Activity 1 - Provide mentors for students failing the TAKS test.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/26/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - TAKS released Tests; Benchmark results.
Formative Evaluation - 100% passing rate on TAKS retakes.

Objective 2 - HISD students will graduate from high school in four years.
Summative Assessment - 1. All students and sub-groups will meet or exceed district performance objectives. 2. AEIS report 3. PEIMS Data 4. Counselor records

Action 1 - Programs will be implemented and maintained to support HISD students experiencing difficulty and at-risk of dropping out of school.

Activity 18 - Administer benchmark tests to all students to determine strengths and weaknesses of students at-risk of not passing the Exit-Level TAKS.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Core Teachers; Department Chairs; Central Office - TEKScore
Formative Evaluation - 90% passing minimum for all students on benchmark tests

Activity 19 - Analyze benchmark test results to determine areas of instructional need.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Department Chairs; Core Teachers
Formative Evaluation - TEKScore reports; prioritized list of needs

Activity 24 - Offer credit recovery for students through the PLATO and Odysseyware program.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Assistant Principals; Counselors; Librarian; Classroom Teachers
Formative Evaluation - At least 70% of students in credit recovery will earn required credit needed for graduation.

Activity 28 - Utilize campus AEP policies to improve student performance, behavior, and self-discipline.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Assistant Principals; Alternative Teachers; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 10% reduction in AEP assignments

Activity 30 - Utilize campus ISS policies to improve student performance, behavior, and self-discipline.

Assigned to - Assistant Principals
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - ISS Teachers
Formative Evaluation - 10% reduction is ISS assignments

Activity 31 - Provide a teacher to serve as a tutor during after-school detention and Saturday school to encourage students to improve their grades, attendance, and punctuality to class.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Weekly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - D-Hall Teacher; SCE Funds - See Attached
Formative Evaluation - 10% reduction in tardies

Activity 63 - Prepare Personal Graduation Plans for each student not passing a section of the TAKS tests.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Central Office; Classroom Teachers; 2005-2006 TAKS Results
Formative Evaluation - 100% of students not mastering TAKS will have a Personal Graduation Plan on file.

Activity 64 - Monitor students with excessive absences and counsel with them concerning school progress.

Assigned to - Principal, Assistance Principals
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; Attendance clerks; EDP reports; Truancy officer; Municipal court
Formative Evaluation - 97% attendance rate for all grades and sub-groups

Activity 65 - Provide support for seniors at-risk of dropping out of school or not earning a diploma.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; EDP software; classroom teachers
Formative Evaluation - 100% of seniors beginning the school year will graduate.

Activity 86 - Establish P.R.I.D.E. (Producing Responsible Individuals and Developing Excellence) Academy to assist with students At-Risk of dropping out of High School.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Six Weeks Intervals.
Completed Date - 5/31/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - PRIDE Academy Staff, Department Chairs, and Instructional Strategists.
Formative Evaluation - 50% decrease in drop out rate.

Action 2 - HISD will maintain programs to assist teens that are pregnant or parents such as PEP and Pregnancy Related Services.

Activity 16 - Provide Parenting I and II to support pregnant students and students who are parents.

Assigned to - Principal; Parenting Teacher
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Daily
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Central Office - PEP Coordinator; General Fund - PEP Funds; School Nurse
Formative Evaluation - High school master schedule

Activity 17 - Through the Parenting courses, provide counseling, self-help programs, and career guidance and training for pregnant students and students who are parents.

Assigned to - Parenting Teacher
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Daily
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Central Office - PEP Coordinator; School Nurse
Formative Evaluation - Lesson plans

Activity 18 - Support PEP students who are homebound with academic services.

Assigned to - Home Instruction Teacher; PEP Coordinator
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Classroom Teachers; Parenting Teacher; PEP Funds
Formative Evaluation - PEIMS records; Grade reports

Action 3 - All HISD students will receive career education to assist in developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies for a broad range of career/education opportunities after graduation.

Activity 7 - Provide all senior students an opportunity to determine career plans by a variety of experiences, such as career interest inventories and career research papers.

Assigned to - CATE Coordinator; Senior English Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Oct. 2009 Jan. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - COIN Software; Bridges Website; HHS Librarians
Formative Evaluation - 100% of senior students in English IV completing a career research paper and having an interest inventory on file

Activity 8 - Plan and promote a "Career Fair" for seniors.

Assigned to - CATE Coordinator; Senior English Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Oct. 2009
Completed Date - 12/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Chamber of Commerce; HEDCO; Counselors; Colleges; Armed Forces
Formative Evaluation - 100% completion of student surveys evaluating the career fair

Activity 22 - Communicate with seniors through a monthly newsletter highlighting college opportunities, testing, and scholarships.

Assigned to - Counselor
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Colleges and University; Community Organizations; BCIS Teachers; Senior Teachers; Principal
Formative Evaluation - 100% of senior students will receive a newsletter each month.

Activity 23 - Update transition plans in annual ARDs to provide on-going support for special needs students' post-graduation plans.

Assigned to - Diagnosticians
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principals; Parents; Students; Teachers
Formative Evaluation - 100% of transition plans will be updated annually.

Activity 26 - Provide an outside transition consultant to meet individual with special needs students and their parents regarding post-graduation opportunities.

Assigned to - Director of Special Education
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Diagnosticians; Lead Teachers
Formative Evaluation - 100% transition plans completed

Action 4 - HISD parents and students will receive information concerning High School graduation plans, higher education admissions, and financial aid.

Activity 4 - Hold meetings for junior and senior parents to address post-graduation issues, financial aid, and standardized testing.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Oct. 2009, Jan. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principals; Colleges and Universities
Formative Evaluation - Sign-in sheets

Activity 11 - Make the HHS library available at night for parents to complete FAFSA.

Assigned to - CATE Coordinator
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Dec. 2009; Feb. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; Librarians
Formative Evaluation - Sign-in sheets; Positive response

Activity 13 - Publicize on-line credit opportunities.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Region VII Consortium; District Communications Officer
Formative Evaluation - At least twenty students will complete an on-line course with the Virtual School project

Activity 14 - Counsel with students concerning early graduation options.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principals; TEA Graduation Guidelines
Formative Evaluation - At least one early graduate each year

Activity 19 - Publicize the counseling center's link from the HISD website and maintain the information.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - District Website Coordinator
Formative Evaluation - Positive response from students and parents

Action 5 - HISD will provide counseling, guidance, and transition programs and services for individuals and groups within the district.

Activity 12 - Implement transition activities for incoming 9th-grade students, such as parent meetings, school tours, and on-site scheduling.

Assigned to - Counselors; Principals
Start Date - 8/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Feb. 2010, Mar. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Middle School Principals and Counselors
Formative Evaluation - Sign-in sheets; 95% of 8th graders and their parents attending scheduling opportunities at the high school

Activity 46 - Host Fish Camp for the 2009 - 2010 school year.

Assigned to - Assistant Principals
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 9/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Resources - HMS Staff; Classroom Teachers; Student Council; Local Funds - $2000.00
Formative Evaluation - 95% attendance at Fish Camp

Activity 50 - Make counseling opportunities available to students throughout the school year to address a variety of student needs.

Assigned to - Principal; Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Classroom Teachers; Counselors
Formative Evaluation - 10% decrease in student referrals

Action 6 - HISD will prepare students to go on to higher education, encourage students to take advanced academic course work, increase the rigor of academic course work, align secondary and postsecondary curriculum and support promising high school completion and success initiatives in grades 6 though 12.

Activity 12 - Code CATE students according to standards to ensure 9 - 16 alignment.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; CATE District Coordinator; Classroom Teachers
Formative Evaluation - 10% increase in students earning CATE college credit prior to graduation

Activity 13 - Counsel with students concerning 9 - 16 alignment and credit opportunities

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Local Colleges/Universities
Formative Evaluation - Extension of four-year plans to include post-graduation plans

Activity 14 - Complete the College Board course audits for all advanced placement courses

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010; March 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - College Board; AP Counselor; Princpal
Formative Evaluation - 100% of AP teachers completing the required course audtis

Activity 15 - Continue to strengthen the dual credit program with additional offerings and flexible scheduling for seniors

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Kilgore College; Counselors
Formative Evaluation - 10% increase in students enrolled in dual credit courses

Activity 16 - Partner with Kilgore College in pursuing grants to support at-risk students who want to attend college and to expand the dual credit program

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Kilgore College; Chamber of Commerce; HEDCO
Formative Evaluation - HHS and Kilgore College will earn at least one grant to support collaboration in order to affect student achievement

Activity 17 - Expand the senior career study through curriculum and presentations

Assigned to - Senior English Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Counselors; Local Budget - $500; Community members; Local Colleges; Armed Forces Recruitment Officers
Formative Evaluation - 95% of seniors will complete the career study

Objective 3 - 100% of HISD staff will be highly qualified and appropriately equipped to accomplish district goals.
Summative Assessment - All students and sub-groups will meet or exceed district performance objectives (see chart); AEIS report.

Action 2 - HISD will provide staff development opportunities for teachers to increase their expertise in classroom management and content areas taught.

Activity 41 - Provide opportunities for teachers to attend Region VII workshops and content area conferences that directly affect their subject areas.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - High School Funds - Teacher Travel; Region VII Website
Formative Evaluation - Reports shared with administration and teachers concerning staff development

Activity 42 - Provide TAKS training for all teachers in preparation for changes in the state assessment program.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Central Office - Curriculum Director; Region VII - content-area workshops; Subject-area consultants
Formative Evaluation - Shared reports with principal and other teachers

Activity 141 - Utilize consultants to work with teachers on the campus targeting areas of instructional need.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Curriculum Director; Special Education Director; Region 7; Local Funds
Formative Evaluation - 10% increase in student performance on state tests

Activity 154 - Adopt a formal teaching modality - "The Lesson Cycle".

Assigned to - Principal, Assistant Principal, and Department Heads.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - on-going
Completed Date - 5/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal, Assistant Principals, and Department Heads.
Formative Evaluation - Walk through evaluations and PDAS.

Activity 155 - Adopt Rigor/Revelance/and Relationship framework.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 8/1/2009
Completed Date - 5/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal, Assistant Principals, and Department Heads.
Formative Evaluation - Walk-throughs and formal evaluations.

Action 3 - HISD will monitor teacher failure rate to insure student success.

Activity 24 - Document teachers' failure rate and its relationship to student performances.

Assigned to - Principal and Assistant Principals
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Gradebook
Formative Evaluation - 90% passing rate for all students.

Activity 30 - Document classroom observations.

Assigned to - Principal and Assistant Principals, Department Chairs, and Instructional Strategist.
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Observation documents/ Formal and Informal
Formative Evaluation - 90% passing rate for all students.

Action 4 - HISD will actively recruit and hire qualified professional staff.

Activity 12 - Invite department chairpersons to participate in the interview process when hiring new personnel.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - on-going
Completed Date - 8/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Central Office - Personnel
Formative Evaluation - Effective instruction and classroom management observed during principal walk-throughs

Activity 13 - Work with teachers to locate possible applicants for available positions.

Assigned to - Principal; Department Chairperson
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - on-going
Completed Date - 8/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Central Office - Personnel
Formative Evaluation - Higher percentage of qualified applicants for available positions

Activity 20 - Work with local universities to hire highly qualified teachers and assist with internships.

Assigned to - Assistant Superintendent
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 8/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Local Colleges and Universities
Formative Evaluation - 100% of teachers will be highly qualified.

Objective 4 - HISD will maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90%
Summative Assessment - All students and sub-groups will meet or exceed district performance objectives (see chart); AEIS report.

Action 1 - Programs will be implemented and maintained that encourage students to attend school daily.

Activity 6 - Teachers will make phone calls to parents of students with three or more absences in a two-week period.

Assigned to - Classroom teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Attendance clerks; counseling center
Formative Evaluation - 2% improvement in attendance percentages

Activity 7 - Counselors will meet with students experiencing attendance problems and follow-up with parents.

Assigned to - Counselors
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Attendance clerks; principals
Formative Evaluation - 2% improvement in attendance percentages

Activity 8 - Provide incentives for students in grades 9 - 11 to attend school on state testing days.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; attendance clerks; PTO board
Formative Evaluation - AYP report; attendance records

Activity 9 - Coordinate with the at-risk coordinator to follow-up on all truant students and their parents/guardians.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 3-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Police liaison officer; Municipal court judge
Formative Evaluation - AEIS attendance data

Activity 15 - Utilize Saturday School to provide opportunities for making up lost hours.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - EDP Software; At-Risk Coordinator; City Court Judge
Formative Evaluation - Attendance percentage will be at least 96%.

Activity 16 - Investigate the use of an automatic call system to inform parents of absences.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Superintendent; Communication Businesses
Formative Evaluation - Report of available call systems

Goal 2 - HISD students will become productive, compassionate members of society.

Objective 1 - HISD will create a positive climate for learning.
Summative Assessment - 1. Meet or exceed district performance objectives (see chart), 2. AEIS report, 3. AYP Data Tables, 4. HISD Budget

Action 1 - HISD will provide and maintain a safe and orderly environment for students and employees.

Activity 5 - Update personnel on current laws relating to search and seizure, assaults, destruction of property, etc.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - School Attorney; Liaison Officer
Formative Evaluation - Teacher surveys reflecting 100% of faculty and staff are knowledgeable on current laws.

Activity 6 - Inform students and parents about current laws, the enforcement of these laws, and the jurisdiction governing various offenses.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal; English Teachers
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Aug. 2009
Completed Date - 9/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Student Handbook; Local funds - Printing $150
Formative Evaluation - 100% of high school handbook receipts returned; 70% mastery of handbook test; 10% reduction in referrals

Activity 7 - Implement policies and procedures focused on drug, tobacco, and violence education.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Dec. 2009
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Liaison Officer; Region VII; Central Office
Formative Evaluation - 100% of student and faculty participation in and demonstration of skills learned in drug, alcohol, and violence education

Activity 8 - Implement a "code specific" enumerated report identifying categories of drug, alcohol, tobacco, and violence-related referrals.

Assigned to - Secretaries
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Dec. 2009
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Liaison Officer; Principals
Formative Evaluation - PEIMS report; prioritized results of report result in modifications to areas for 2003-2004

Activity 10 - Review and revise emergency procedures for handicapped students.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly (after each drill)
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Special Education Director; City Fire Chief; School Nurse
Formative Evaluation - Prioritized list of emergency procedures for handicapped students

Activity 11 - Update Crisis Plan and provide training for staff and students for implementing emergency procedures.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Liaison Officer; Region VII; Central Office
Formative Evaluation - Written assessment of emergency drills and training; updated Crisis Plan

Activity 12 - Post Crisis Plan in each class and review procedures at the beginning and throughout the school year.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Nov. 2009 Apr. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Teachers
Formative Evaluation - Student surveys indicating 95% of students understanding crisis procedures

Activity 23 - Continue to use metal detecting upon "probable cause" issues.

Assigned to - Liaison Officer
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Dec. 2009
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Local and State Law Enforcement Officials
Formative Evaluation - "0" tolerance achieved by total reduction of weapons

Activity 24 - Increase security for parking facilities on campus.

Assigned to - Assistant Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Dec. 2009, Mar. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - City and County Law Enforcement
Formative Evaluation - 50% decrease in parking lot incidents

Activity 78 - Implement the addition of security cameras at the high school campus.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - May 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Superintendent; Assistant Principals; Police Liaison Officer; Other School Districts Using Cameras
Formative Evaluation - Report of incidents recorded.

Action 2 - HISD will provide and maintain clean and attractive buildings and grounds.

Activity 19 - Improve the school atmosphere by coordinating with the PTO beautification committee.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Monthly
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - PTO Board
Formative Evaluation - Positive response concerning the improvement projects

Objective 2 - HISD will create a positive climate for parent and community support.
Summative Assessment - 1. Meet or exceed district performance objectives (see chart), 2. Volunteer Program database, 3. Volunteer Surveys, 4. Community Surveys, 5. Campus records, 6. Communications Officer records.

Action 1 - HISD will solicit, promote, and publicize parent and community involvement for its programs.

Activity 57 - Hold regular meetings of the Campus Site-Based Decision Making committee to review programs and progess throughout the year.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Counselors; Central Office
Formative Evaluation - Sign-in sheets; meeting agendas; minutes from meetings

Activity 74 - Staff and students will accept invitations from local civic clubs to make presentations about school activities.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Staff; Students
Formative Evaluation - HHS will present at civic clubs at least three times during the school year.

Activity 75 - HHS will work the the district volunteer program to encourage volunteers at the high school campus.

Assigned to - Principal; Volunteer Coordinator
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Classroom Teachers; Community Volunteers
Formative Evaluation - 10% increase in the number of volunteers at the high school campus

Activity 76 - HHS will encourage community participate in the Junior Achievement program.

Assigned to - Economics Teacher
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - January 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; Volunteer Coordinator; Community Volunteers
Formative Evaluation - At least one community volunteer for each class period of Junior Achievement

Action 2 - HISD will improve communications between the school system and the community.

Activity 14 - Hold parent meetings throughout the year to communicate targeted issues related to students' high school career and post-graduation plans.

Assigned to - Counselor; Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - Oct. 2009, Feb. 2010
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Assistant Principals; Teachers; College Counselors and Recruiters
Formative Evaluation - Attendance logs recording 80% participation rate for targeted parent groups

Activity 15 - Highlight student academic and extracurricular achievements through various media.

Assigned to - Principal
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Teachers; Coaches; Club Sponsors; UIL Sponsors; District Communications Officer
Formative Evaluation - Evidence from various media

Activity 16 - Recognize participants in all sports through seasonal pep rallies.

Assigned to - Principal; Cheerleader Sponsor
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Athletic Director
Formative Evaluation - At least one seasonal pep rally held during the spring semester

Activity 17 - Provide routine positive communication with parents, community, and students, such as telephone calls, "Something Great Is Happening" postcards, and personalized progress reports.

Assigned to - Teachers; EDP Secretary
Start Date - 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Date - 6-week intervals
Completed Date - 5/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
Resources - Principal; District Communications Officer; EDP Software
Formative Evaluation - 100% teacher participation, including documentation of phone logs, progress reports, and parent conferences