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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA
December 1, 2014
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE 2ND FLOOR
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Workshop
Session Regular
Meeting Canceled
Lack of Quorum
Session Work
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS THE DECEMBER , 2014,T T
MEETING REGULAR .
4. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for
citizens to address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Board cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any
presentation made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda.
Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
Presentation of the Soccer and Volleyball State Championship teams.
S. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding Technology and an update regarding iPad mini
deployment. (15 min)
b. Discussion and of proposed amendments to the Board Parameters for School
Sanction Trips. (15 min)
RECAP 6. BOARD / STAFF DIRECTION
7. ADJOURNMENT
Session Reaular
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for
citizens to address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Board cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any
presentation made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda.
Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
CONSENT 3. a All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2014, meeting.
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® PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
S. BOARD CALENDAR
® FUTURE T : Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under "Future Agenda Item Requests", an agenda item for a future
Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the Superintendent
with the requested item and the Superintendent will list it on the agenda. At the
meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item, the need for Board
discussion of the item, the item's relationship to the Board's strategic priorities, and the
amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board discussion. If the
requesting Board member receives a second, the Superintendent will place the item on
the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the
agenda item.
7® ADJOURNMENT
Y ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD SS ED IN EXECUT
SESSION S LONG AS IT IS WITHIN F THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UND
SECTIONS 510 71 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, on
November 26, 2014, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
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Kelly` dward ;Town Secretary'
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise
the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist you.
Meet'ing Canceled
Lack of Quorum
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will begin immediately following the conclusion of the
Board of Trustees Workshop but not prior to the posted start time.
Mission Statement
Westlake Academy is an IB World School whose mission is to provide students with an
internationally minded education of the highest quality so they are well-balanced and
respectful life-long learners.
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
Vision Statement
Westlake Academy inspires students to achieve their highest individual potential in a nurturing
environment that fosters the traits found in the IB Learner Profile.
Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled,
Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced and Reflective
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA
December 1, 2014
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE – 2ND FLOOR
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Workshop Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
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Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE DECEMBER 1, 2014 , TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
4. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for
citizens to address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Board cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any
presentation made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda.
Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
Presentation of the Soccer and Volleyball State Championship teams.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding Technology and an update regarding iPad mini
deployment. (15 min)
b. Discussion and of proposed amendments to the Board Parameters for School
Sanction Trips. (15 min)
6. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
7. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for
citizens to address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Board cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any
presentation made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda.
Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
3. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2014, meeting.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
5. BOARD CALENDAR
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item for a future
Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the Superintendent
with the requested item and the Superintendent will list it on the agenda. At the
meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item, the need for Board
discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Board’s strategic priorities, and the
amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board discussion. If the
requesting Board member receives a second, the Superintendent will place the item on
the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the
agenda item.
7. ADJOURNMENT
ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER
SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, on
November 26, 2014, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
_____________________________________
Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise
the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist you.
Westlake Academy
Item # 2 – Pledge of
Allegiance
Texas Pledge:
"Honor the Texas
flag; I pledge
allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under
God, one and
indivisible."
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2014, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 14-18, Amendment to Promotion and
Retention.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 14-19, Amending Admission Policy.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 14-20, Amending the Proof of Residency
Policy.
Westlake Academy
Item # 3 –
Review of Consent
Agenda Items
CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for citizens to
address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Board cannot
by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the
Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Any item presented may be
noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
Presentation of the Soccer and Volleyball State Championship teams.
Westlake Academy
Item # 4– Citizens’
Presentations and
recognitions
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding Technology and an update regarding
iPad mini deployment. (15 min)
b. Discussion and of proposed amendments to the Board Parameters for School
Sanction Trips. (15 min)
Westlake Academy
Item # 5–
Discussion Items
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP / MYP / DP Meeting Date: December 1, 2014
Staff Contact: Jason Power, IT Director Workshop- Discussion Item
Dr. Mechelle Bryson, Executive
Principal
Subject: Presentation and discussion regarding Technology and an update
regarding iPad mini deployment.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Lease Purchase Information:
In May 2014, the Board approved a lease to purchase 640 iPad mini’s, AirWatch
management software, and network upgrades for the iPad rollout to all staff and students in
grades 1 through 11. Kindergarten is using 40 iPad 2’s that were purchased in 2011. In late
September we purchased an additional 60 iPad mini’s to deploy to the senior class. We have a
total of 860 iPad mini’s with 847 deployed to students and staff and the remaining 13 as spares.
We are using AirWatch, a mobile device management suite, to manage device
configuration, security, application assignment, student and staff groups, and provide better
support.
Technology Use Fee / Insurance:
We instituted an optional technology use fee of $55 to cover the cost of insurance for the
iPad mini’s and network improvements needed to sustain a 1-to-1 model on campus. Insurance
was purchased through Worth Ave Group for all 860 iPad mini’s at $27 per device. Coverage
includes accidental damage, loss and theft with unlimited claims per device and no deductible.
As of November 21, 2014 we have made 22 claims – 21 for accidental damage and 1 for theft.
Deployment :
The IT department (Jason Power, Ray Workman, and Maru Busico-Flight) began iPad
mini deployment to staff during orientation week in August and finished during the first weeks
of school. We have held 5 professional development sessions since September (with a total of 12
planned throughout the school year) that focus on technology training and use and have included
training and information sessions on using the iPad mini in class. Deployment to students began
September 10 and ran through the first week of October with all students in grades 1 through 12
receiving an iPad mini.
We held t wo Parent information meetings on September 9 to convey expectations for use
and care of the iPad mini’s provided to students. During the deployment process to students we
had conversations about digit al citizenship, online behavior and the role of the iPad mini in our
learning environment. We have also organized with the Secondary Counselor informative
sessions on Internet Safety with Officer Intia from Keller PD for students in grades 6-10.
The HOC ha s worked collaboratively with us in organizing an Internet Safety evening for
parents, where Officer Intia with the Keller Police Department supplemented the information he
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shares with student populations, with pertinent facts and tips for parents, as they oversee student
internet use at home .
In addition to the meetings we created an iPad mini information website with a link to it
from our Westlake Academy homepage. This site includes more detailed information for
students and parents, FAQ’s, and the slide presentation from the Parent information meeting with
an audio voiceover provided by Dr. Bryson, Executive Principal, and Jason Power, Director of
IT.
Education Impacts:
To be covered at the meeting by Dr. Bryson.
PLAN DESIRED OUTCOMES
High Student Achievement
Strong Parent & Community
Connections
Financial Stewardship &
Sustainability
ACADEMY VALUES
Maximizing Personal Development
Academic Excellence
Respect for Self and Others
Personal Responsibility
Compassion and Understanding
Effective Educators & Staff
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
Why do we need governance guidance? School policy is a responsibility of the Board of
Trustees.
Which policy governs this? Previous policy and authority of the Board of Trustees.
What addit ional direction is necessary? Input and questions from the Board of Trustees.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funded Not Funded N/A
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
To be discussed at the meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Power-point presentation
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: December 1, 2014
Staff Contact: Dr. Mechelle Bryson Workshop- Discussion Item
Executive Principal/
Director of Education
Subject: Amendment to the Board Paramet ers for School Sanctioned Trips
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this r eport is to inform the board of the impeding amendment to the Board
Parameters for School Sanctioned Trips and to seek input on the proposed changes. The goal of
the school sanctioned trips policy is to assist student in becoming well balanced, life long
learners. In order to reach this goal, the policy needs to be amended.
PLAN DESIRED OUTCOMES
High Student Achievement
Strong Parent & Community
Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
ACADEMY VALUES
Maximizing Personal Development
Academic Excellence
Respect for Self and Others
Personal Responsibility
Compassion and Understanding
Effective Educators & Staff
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
Why do we need governance guidance? This is a discussion item. The current policy lacks
clarification and new direction of school requires modification.
Which policy governs this? This falls under our Board Parameters for School Sanctioned Trips
Policy.
What addit ional direction is necessary? A discussion is needed to align the Westlake
Academy’s vision with the vision o f the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees’ vision.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funded Not Funded N/A
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
None Needed
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Amendment to the Board Parameters for School Sanctioned Trips- to be
presented at the meeting.
BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Westlake Academy
Item #6
Board Recap /
Staff Direction
Westlake Academy
Item # 6 –
Adjournment
Back up material has not
been provided for this item.
CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for citizens to
address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Board cannot
by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the
Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Any item presented may be
noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
Westlake Academy
Item # 2– Citizens’
Presentations and
recognitions
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2014, meeting.
Westlake Academy
Item # 3 - Consent
Agenda
BOT Minutes 11/17 /14
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
November 17, 2014
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat, Trustees: Alesa Belvedere, Carol Langdon, Rick
Rennhack, and Wayne Stoltenberg.
ABSENT: Michael Barrett
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Tom Brymer, Board Secretary Kelly Edwards,
School Attorney Janet Bubert, Executive Principal & Director of
Education Dr. Mechelle Bryson, DP Coordinator Chris Hill, Middle
Years Principal Dr. Andra Barton, Primary Principal Rod Harding,
Finance Director Debbie Piper, Jason Power Director of
Information Technology, Public Works Director Jarrod
Greenwood, Director of Communications & Community Affairs
Ginger Awtry, WA Foundation Executive Director Shelly Myers,
Director of HR & Administrative Services Todd Wood, Director of
Facilities and Parks & Recreation Troy Meyer, Fire Chief Richard
Whitten, Planning and Development Director Eddie Edwards, and
Communications Specialist Susan McFarland.
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the work session to order at 5:08 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NOVEMBER 17, 2014,
TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
No additional discussion.
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4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion regarding ACT, SAT, ISA, STAAR, EOC Results and State Accountability
Rating (TAPR) Report.
Dr. Bryson, DP Coordinator Chris Hill, Principal Harding, Dr. Barton provided a
presentation an overview of the Academy’s Accountability Summary.
Discussion ensued regarding STAAR Mathematic results and comparisons of
surrounding ISDs, the fluctuation in Writing for the 2012-2013 school year, an
improvement plan for Grade 4 Mathematics, creating student efficacy, and SAT and
ACT results.
Board Member Stoltenberg requested additional discussion regarding Item 3.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed Admission policy amendments enacting the
same rule as other ISDs based on how the student enters the school.
Academy Attorney Bubert stated that a review of new laws in regards to local
authority of admissions procedures and the manner in which a student is enrolled
would need to be conducted prior to any additional revisions of the policy.
5. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
No additional direction.
6. ADJOURNMENT
President Wheat adjourned the work session at 6:40 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the regular session to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Board Member Rennhack spoke positively of the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) engagement
having speaker Paul Kessler, one of the very few remaining Holocaust survivors, speak to
students.
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3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2014, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 14-18, Amendment to Promotion and Retention
Policy.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 14-19, Amending Admission Policy.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 14-20, Amending the Proof of Residency Policy.
MOTION: Trustee Stoltenberg made a motion to remove item b of the
consent agenda. Trustee Rennhack seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
MOTION: Trustee Rennhack made a motion approve items a, b and d of
the consent agenda. Trustee Langdon seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
4. BOARD CALENDAR
5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future items.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat asked for a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Trustee Langdon made a motion to adjourn the regular session.
Trustee Rennhack seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 4-0.
President Wheat adjourned the regular session at 6:44 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON DECEMBER 1, 2014 .
ATTEST:
____________________________
Laura Wheat, President
_____________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: December 1, 2014
Staff Contact: Dr. Mechelle Bryson Regular Meeting Item
Executive Principal/
Director of Education
Subject: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Accountability Reports for
Westlake Academy (ACT, SAT, ISA, STAAR, EOC Results and State
Accountability Rating (TAPR) Report)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year, the Academy is required to publish the reports and update the Board regarding our
State accountability rating. The item was posted and discussed during a Trustees workshop and
listed on the regular agenda as required.
PLAN DESIRED OUTCOMES
High Student Achievement
Strong Parent & Community
Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
ACADEMY VALUES
Maximizing Personal Development
Academic Excellence
Respect for Self and Others
Personal Responsibility
Compassion and Understanding
Effective Educators & Staff
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
Why do we need governance guidance? This is not presented as a governance issue.
Which policy governs this? The Texas Education Code requires that the Board receive an annual
update on our accountability rating.
What addit ional direction is necessary? None at this time.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funded Not Funded N/A
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
Conduct hearing concerning the associated results
ATTACHMENTS
Accountability report and presentation attached.
Westlake Academy
Accountability Report
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, Nov. 17 2014
Dr. Mechelle Bryson – Executive Principal
Dr. Andra Barton – MYP Principal
Mr. Rod Harding – PYP Principal
Mr. Chris Hill – Testing Coordinator
Overview of the 2014 Accountability System
•State Accountability Ratings
1.State accountability ratings are based on a framework of four indexes that are used to evaluate the performance of each public campus and district in the state.
2.The framework includes a range of indicators to calculate a score for each index and enables a thorough assessment of campus and district effectiveness.
1.Accountability ratings are based on achieving a target established for each performance index.
(http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2014/manual/ch01.pdf)
Overall Performance Ratings
•Three labels are used to rate the overall performance of
districts and campuses as determined by the four indexes:
1.Met Standard
2.Met Alternative Standard
3.Improvement Required
•Broadly based, the performance index framework considers results from:
1.The STAAR testing program
2.District graduation rates
3.The rates of students completing the Recommended High School Program, Distinguished Achievement Program, HB 5 graduation plan, as well as other indicators.
(http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2014/manual/ch01.pdf )
2014 WA Accountability Rating
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2014/index.html)
Overview of the four indexes
•Index 1: Student Achievement provides a snapshot of performance across subjects.
•Index 2: Student Progress measures year-to-year student progress by subject and student group.
•Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps tracks advanced academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students and the lowest performing racial/ethnic student groups.
•Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness emphasizes the importance of earning a high school diploma that provides students with the foundation necessary for success in college, the workforce, job training programs, or the military.
(http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2014/manual/ch01.pdf )
Index 1: Student Achievement
•For Index 1 total points are determined by the percentage of
student assessments that meet the State of Texas Assessments
of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Phase-in 1 Level II standard
(satisfactory).
•Performance Criteria:
(http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2014/manual/ch01.pdf )
Index 2: Student Achievement (WA not evaluated 2014)
•Index 2: Student Progress measures year-to-year student
progress by subject and student group.
o Measures student progress by subject and by student
demographics: race/ethnicity, special education, and ELLs.
(http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2014/manual/ch01.pdf )
Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps
•Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps tracks advanced
academic achievement of economically disadvantaged
students and the lowest performing racial/ethnic student
groups.
Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness
•Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness emphasizes the importance of
earning a high school diploma that provides students with the
foundation necessary for success in college, the workforce, job
training programs, or the military.
Distinction designations
•Campuses that receive an accountability rating of
Met Standard are eligible for distinction
designations.
o Distinction designations are awarded to campuses based on
achievement in several performance indicators relative to a group of
campuses of similar type, size, and student demographics.
Distinction designations
•WA distinctions earned for 2013-2014 school year:
1.Reading/ELA
2.Mathematics
3.Science
4.Top 25% in closing performance gaps
5.Postsecondary Readiness
Distinction designations
•Distinctions not earned:
o Social Studies:
•Grade 8 Social Studies Performance (Level III) Q3
•EOC U.S. History Performance (Level III) Q2
o Top 25% Student Improvement:
•Campus is not rated on Index 2 (Student Progress)
2013-2014
WA STAAR &
EOC Results
STAAR Results Grade 3
Grade 3 2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA 2014 State
Reading 82% 96% 93% 76%
Mathematics 66% 80% 70% 70%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 3
Reading
Mathematics
82%
96% 93%
66%
80%
70%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 3
Reading
Mathematics
STAAR Results Grade 3
Grade 3 2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca. Coppell ISD Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy 2013 State
Reading 96% 99% 100% 94% 95% 91% 89% 93% 81%
Mathematics 80% 96% 92% 80% 91% 79% 77% 84% 70%
96%
99% 100%
94% 95%
91%
89%
93%
81% 80%
96%
92%
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79% 77%
84%
70%
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105%WA Comparison Grade 3 (2013)
Reading
Mathematics
STAAR Results Grade 4
Grade 4 2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA 2014 State
Reading 88% 90% 91% 74%
Mathematics 79% 81% 80% 70%
Writing 95% 85% 93% 73%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 4
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
88% 90% 91%
79% 81% 80%
95%
85%
93%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 4
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
STAAR Results Grade 4
Grade 4 2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca. Coppell ISD Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy 2013 State
Reading 90% 99% 89% 90% 89% 85% 83% 84% 72%
Mathematics 81% 96% 86% 81% 70% 77% 79% 73% 69%
Writing 85% 96% 100% 89% 91% 74% 76% 78% 70%
90%
99%
89% 90% 89%
85%
83% 84%
72%
81%
96%
86%
81%
70%
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89%
91%
74%
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85%
90%
95%
100%WA Comparison Grade 4 (2013)
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
STAAR Results Grade 5
Grade 5 2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA 2014 State
Reading 95% 98% 98% 76%
Mathematics 98% 95% 100% 79%
Science 90% 83% 94% 73%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
105%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 5
Reading
Mathematics
Science
95%
98% 98% 98%
95%
100%
90%
83%
94%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 5
Reading
Mathematics
Science
STAAR Results Grade 5
Grade 5 2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca. Coppell ISD Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD Northwest
ISD 2013 State
Reading 98% 96% 93% 93% 96% 88% 87% 77%
Mathematics 95% 96% 93% 84% 93% 83% 82% 74%
Science 83% 91% 83% 84% 91% 81% 85% 73%
98%
96%
93% 93%
96%
88% 87%
77%
95% 96%
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83% 82%
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100%
2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca.Coppell ISD Imagine
Inter.
Keller ISD Northwest
ISD
2013 State
WA Comparison Grade 5 (2013)
Reading
Mathematics
Science
STAAR Results Grade 6
Grade 6 2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA 2014 State
Reading 93% 98% 98% 77%
Mathematics 91% 96% 98% 79%
85%
87%
89%
91%
93%
95%
97%
99%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 6
Reading
Mathematics 93%
98% 98%
91%
96%
98%
86%
88%
90%
92%
94%
96%
98%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 6
Reading
Mathematics
STAAR Results Grade 6
Grade 6 2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca. Coppell ISD Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy 2013 State
Reading 98% 96% 100% 92% 91% 88% 86% 57% 72%
Mathematics 96% 98% 81% 91% 84% 87% 86% 54% 74%
98% 96%
100%
92% 91%
88% 86%
57%
72%
96% 98%
81%
91%
84% 87% 86%
54%
74%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca.Coppell
ISD
Imagine
Inter.
Keller ISD Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy
2013 State
WA Comparsion Grade 6 (2013)
Reading
Mathematics
STAAR Results Grade 7
Grade 7 2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA 2014 State
Reading 93% 95% 97% 75%
Mathematics 87% 83% 93% 67%
Writing 93% 92% 94% 70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 7
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
93%
95%
97%
87%
83%
93% 93% 92%
94%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 7
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
STAAR Results Grade 7
Grade 7 2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca. Coppell ISD Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy 2013 State
Reading 95% 98% 96% 95% 98% 93% 91% 84% 78%
Mathematics 83% 98% 96% 91% 66% 87% 75% 71% 72%
Writing 92% 96% 96% 90% 90% 88% 85% 87% 71%
95%
98% 96% 95%
98%
93% 91%
84%
78%
83%
98% 96%
91%
66%
87%
75% 71% 72%
92%
96% 96%
90% 90% 88%
85% 87%
71%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
WA Comparison Grade 7 (2013)
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
STAAR Results Grade 8
Grade 8 2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA 2014 State
Reading 98% 95% 95% 83%
Science 91% 91% 87% 71%
Social Studies 84% 84% 80% 62%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 8
Reading
Science
Social Studies
98%
95% 95%
91% 91%
87%
84% 84%
80%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2012 WA 2013 WA 2014 WA
Grade 8
Reading
Science
Social Studies
STAAR Results Grade 8
Grade 8 2013 WA Carroll ISD Chap. Aca. Coppell ISD Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy 2013 State
Reading 95% 98% 100% 96% 97% 93% 94% 100% 83%
Science 91% 95% 89% 93% * 86% 93% 91% 75%
Social Studies 84% 94% 74% 87% 85% 76% 83% 95% 64%
95%
98% 100%
96% 97%
93% 94%
100%
83%
91%
95%
89%
93%
86%
93% 91%
75%
84%
94%
74%
87% 85%
76%
83%
95%
64%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
Grade 8 Comparison (2013)
Reading
Science
Social Studies
2014 WA EOC Results
End-of-Course 2014 WA 2014 State
English I 97% 62%
English II 95% 66%
Algebra I 87% 81%
Biology 100% 91%
U.S. History 98% 92%
97% 95%
87%
100% 98%
62%
66%
81%
91% 92%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
English I English II Algebra I Biology U.S. History
EOC Results (2014)
2014 WA
2014 State
End-of-Course Comparison
End-of-
Course 2013 WA 2014 WA
Carroll
ISD
Chap.
Aca.
Coppell
ISD
Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD North
Hills
Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy
2013
State
Algebra I 82% 87% 99% 97% 90% 95% 91% 85% 90% 80% 78%
Biology 96% 100% 99% 100% 95% 97% 95% 100% 93% 93% 84%
82%
87%
99%
97%
90%
95%
91%
85%
90%
80%
78%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
EOC Algebra I Comparison (2013)
Algebra I
End-of-Course Comparison
End-of-
Course 2013 WA 2014 WA
Carroll
ISD
Chap.
Aca.
Coppell
ISD
Imagine
Inter. Keller ISD North
Hills
Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy
2013
State
Algebra I 82% 87% 99% 97% 90% 95% 91% 85% 90% 80% 78%
Biology 96% 100% 99% 100% 95% 97% 95% 100% 93% 93% 84%
96%
100% 99% 100%
95%
97%
95%
100%
93% 93%
84%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
105%
EOC Biology Comparison (2013)
Biology
2013-2014 ACT,
SAT, & IB Results
ACT Results
26.4 25.8 25.3
22.9
25.4
22.7
16.4
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
Westlake
Aca.
Carroll ISD Coppell ISD Keller ISD North Hills Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy
Avg. Comp. ACT Comparison 2013-2011
ACT Comp. 2014 2013 2012 2011
Westlake Aca. 25.7 26.1 27.1 25.9
Carroll ISD * 26.1 25.7 25.7
Keller ISD * 23.1 22.7 22.9
North Hills * 26.1 25.5 24.6
Northwest ISD * 22.8 22.7 22.5
Uni. Academy * 16.9 15.8 16.6
ACT 2013-2014 Mean for Westlake Academy
WA Texas National
English 26.5 19.8 20.2
Mathematics 25.2 21.4 20.9
Reading 25.6 21.1 21.1
Science 25.0 21.0 20.7
Composite 25.7 20.9 20.9
SAT Results
SAT - Avg. 2014
2013
(+Writ.) 2012 2011
Westlake Aca. 1737 1736 1176 1179
Carroll ISD * 1723 1155 1161
Coppell ISD * 1696 1140 1155
North Hills * 1737 1178 1153
Northwest ISD * 1476 1000 1009
Uni. Academy * 1339 858 822
1363.7 1346.3 1330.3
1213.3
1356.0
1161.7
1006.3
800.0
900.0
1000.0
1100.0
1200.0
1300.0
1400.0
Westlake
Aca.
Carroll ISD Coppell ISD Keller ISD North Hills Northwest
ISD
Uni.
Academy
SAT Avg. 2013-2011
SAT 2013-2014 Mean for Westlake Academy
WA
Texas National
Crit. Reading 581 476 497
Mathematics 577 495 513
Writing 579 461 487
2014 IB Results
Grad. Year # Diplomas Pass Rate
World Avg.
Pass Rate
U.S. Avg.
Pass Rate
2010 12 (21) 57.1% 78.1% 68.0%
2011 25 (29) 86.2% 78.0% 67.0%
2012 24 (27) 88.9% 78.5% 66.0%
2013 29 (35) 82.9% 78.5% 68.0%
2014 38 (48) 79.2% 78.0% 68.0%
57.1
86.2 88.9 82.9 79.2 78.1 78.0 78.5 78.5 78.5 68.0 67.0 66.0 68.0 68.0
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Westlake Academy IB Diploma Results
WA Pass Rate
World Avg. Pass Rate
U.S. Avg. Pass Rate
2014 IB Results
TEXAS IB School Results
School # Cand. Diplomas % earned
Westlake A. 47 37 79%
B 80 63 79%
C 131 105 80%
D 70 59 84%
E 24 11 46%
F 40 20 50%
G 22 14 65%
H 90 70 78%
I 27 15 56%
J 21 15 71%
K 53 12 23%
L 21 2 10%
M 28 25 89%
N 48 40 83%
O 12 9 75%
P 57 48 84%
Q 109 93 85%
R 14 5 36%
S 17 10 58%
T 33 8 24%
U 19 8 42%
V 80 78 98%
W 40 19 48%
X 5 2 40%
Y 24 11 46%
Z 75 72 96%
AA 54 53 98%
BB 41 28 68%
CC 30 24 80%
Averages 45.2 33.0 65%
International School’s
Assessment (ISA) Results
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, Nov. 17 2014
Rod Harding, PYP Principal
What is the International School’s Assessment?
The ISA scales for Mathematical Literacy and Reading are based on those
developed for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s
(OECD’s) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). In the
learning areas or “domains” surveyed in PISA, the average proficiency of 15-
year-old students in OECD countries.
Assessment is based on scale scores rather than raw scores or percentage
reporting. The scale makes it possible to compare results from different tests,
as long as they are measuring the same variable (that is, the same collection of
skills, knowledge and understanding). Using scale scores, we can compare the
performance of students in different grades in the same year, of a
particular grade from one year to the next, or of the same students from
one year to the next.
Participating Schools Profile
204 schools participated in ISA February 2014.
Number of schools by region:
Asia 85
Europe 67
Africa & Middle East 39
Americas 13
Types of Schools
•More than half of schools offer Pre-school to Grade 12
•More than one quarter of the schools offer instruction in another
language as well as in English
Curriculum style:
•Tends to be mixed
•More than two thirds use an IB component in their curriculum (109
schools use PYP and/or MYP). Others predominantly use ‘USA’, then
‘British’ or ‘other national curricula’ or in their description e.g. Australian,
Canadian, with or without ‘international’.
What does ISA Measure?
•Mathematical Literacy
“Mathematical Literacy is an individual’s capacity to identify and
understand the role that mathematics plays in the world, to make
well-founded mathematical judgements and to engage in
mathematics, in ways that meet the needs of that individual’s
current and future life as a constructive, concerned and reflective
citizen.” PISA 2000
Mathematical Literacy in the ISA is somewhat different from
conventional mathematics, in that the mathematical problems are
always set in a meaningful context. Mathematical thinking or
processes such as making connections and reflecting are required
in addition to merely applying conventional facts and skills.
What does ISA Measure?
Mathematical Literacy
Content Variables
•Uncertainty and Data
•Quantity
•Shape and Space
•Change and Relationships
Process Variables
•Formulating
•Employing
•Interpreting
What does ISA Measure?
Reading
Reading literacy in PISA is defined as “understanding, using, reflecting on and
engaging with written texts, in order to achieve one’s goals, to develop one’s
knowledge and potential and to participate in society.” While this definition
and the construct of reading that grew out of it were developed with 15-year-
olds in mind, the ISA construct of reading maintains the general thrust of a
reading assessment that goes beyond the notion of decoding and literal
comprehension (though at the lowest levels these are included), and recognises
the full scope of situations in which reading plays a role for students from
Grade 3 to Grade 10.
What does ISA Measure?
Reading
Aspect Variables
•Retrieving Information
•Interpreting
•Reflecting
Text Format Variables
•Continuous texts
•Non-continuous texts
What does ISA Measure?
Reading
Text Type Variables
•Arguments (continuous)
•Charts or graphs (non-continuous)
•Diagrams (non-continuous)
•Expositions (continuous)
•Instructions (continuous)
•Maps (non-continuous)
•Narratives (continuous)
•Poems (continuous)
•Tables (non-continuous)
What does ISA Measure?
Writing Genres
Narrative
•Content
•Language
•Spelling
Exposition/Argument
•Content
•ESOL Language
•Structure and Organization
Comparative ISA Results 2011-2014
Grade 8
Grade 5
Comparative ISA Results 2011-2014
Grade 10
•WA : Cohort group at Westlake Academy
•Scale Score: Standardized raw scores for meaningful comparisons of results between different
years, and between different grade levels even though the assessments that are administered
are not the same.
•% <>: Decrease or increase between scale scores
Mathematics Drill Down
Grade 5 Areas In Need of Strengthening (< 60% correct from 32 Items)
PROCESS: E=Employing, F=Formulating, I=Interpreting;
CONTENT: C=Change and Relationships, Q=Quantity, S=Space and Shape,
U=Uncertainty and Data
Quest. No. 5 7 10 13 14 21 23 27 31
Process I E F F E F E E E
Content Q S S C C Q Q S Q
% All Gr.
5
40 57 56 36 47 42 39 59 28
% WA Gr.
5
49 36 56 32 49 45 45 49 29
Descriptors
Q Grade 5
5. Solve a two-step word problem requiring addition and division
7. Describe path shown on map using the terms 'left' and 'right'.
10. Recognize a top view of a room given an isometric view.
13. Calculate a term in a pattern involving square numbers in context.
21 Calculate an amount in grams given cost per 1000 grams and total
paid.
27 Complete a diagram given one-half of the diagram and a line of
symmetry
31 Demonstrate understanding of average (mean).
Mathematics Drill Down
Grade 8 Areas In Need of Strengthening (< 60% correct from 33 Items)
(PROCESS: E=Employing, F=Formulating, I=Interpreting;
CONTENT: C=Change and Relationships, Q=Quantity, S=Space and Shape,
U=Uncertainty and Data
Quest. No. 4 5 8 12 14 15 18 19 21 23 24.1
Process E I E E F E E E E E E
Content U U Q C Q Q Q Q Q Q C
% All Gr. 8 55 65 44 25 61 63 62 15 43 34 43
% WA Gr. 8 31 52 34 31 43 51 51 11 52 36 46
Quest. No 24.2 26 28 30 32 33.1 33.2
Process E F E F E E E
Content C C U C S S S
% All Gr. 8 29 54 36 55 59 34 20
% WA Gr.
8
26 57 39 51 56 33 21
Descriptors
Q Grade 8
4 Read information from a segmented column graph.
5 Interpret segmented column graph to identify trend.
8 Calculate duration given start and end of journey in 24-hour times.
12 Identify a time interval from a distance–time graph.
14 Identify the solution to a problem involving metric conversion and
division.
15 Calculate the volume of a rectangular prism.
18 Interpret information involving percentage to calculate a sale price.
19 Interpret information involving percentage to calculate an original
price given sale price.
21 Use route and scale on map to estimate speed given total time of
journey.
23 Calculate the surface area of a rectangular prism.
24.1 Solve a rate problem involving three variables with some evidence
of proportional reasoning.
Descriptors
Q Grade 8 (Cont.)
24.2 Solve a rate problem involving three variables with sufficient
evidence of proportional reasoning.
26 Identify the linear rule (expressed informally) that models given
information.
28 Identify correct statement about the outcomes of a random
experiment.
30 Identify a line graph that models a relationship described in
words.
32 Calculate the size of an angle in game context on a grid.
33.1 Determine path of ball on a grid according to given rules or
identify its destination but not both.
33.2 Determine path of ball on a grid according to given rules and
identify its destination.
Mathematics Drill Down
Grade 10 Areas In Need of Strengthening (< 60% correct from 32 Items)
(PROCESS: E=Employing, F=Formulating, I=Interpreting;
CONTENT: C=Change and Relationships, Q=Quantity, S=Space and Shape,
U=Uncertainty and Data
Quest. No. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 12.1 12.2 15
Process I E E E I E E F F F F
Content Q S S C U C C U C C Q
% All Gr. 10 45 52 44 37 38 55 16 29 22 19 48
% WA Gr. 10 43 56 50 24 44 57 20 24 24 24 54
Quest. No 16 18 19 22.2 23 24 25 27 31 33 34.1 34.2
Process E I F I E E F E F I E E
Content C S S U Q Q Q C S S S S
% All Gr. 10 50 27 47 29 52 44 18 46 23 41 51 38
% WA Gr. 10 50 28 47 35 41 31 11 47 30 43 48 26
Descriptors
Q Grade 10
1 Explain whether all items on sale are reduced by at least 30%.
2 Compare the size of some angles in a 2D representation of a 3D
model.
3 Calculate size of vertex angle of square pyramid given 2D
representation and other information
4 Interpret line graph to identify the range of values that fall below a
set limit.
7 Interpret a comparative bar graph and justify the accuracy of a
related statement.
8 Interpret a diagram and write down the equation of a given
horizontal line graph.
9 Interpret a diagram and write down the equation of a line graph
with negative gradient.
10 Explain how the number of different arrangements leads to a
probability in a random experiment.
Descriptors
Q Grade 10
12.1 Use theorem of Pythagoras to partly solve a problem involving
ratio.
12.2 Use theorem of Pythagoras to completely solve a problem involving
ratio.
15 Interpret line graph and solve problem involving speed, distance
and time.
16 Interpret section of a graph and identify equation for line of best fit.
18 Use proportional information in context to calculate a related
dimension.
19 Deduce value of an angle formed from folding a rectangular piece
of paper twice.
22.2 Interpret two line graphs and correctly evaluate three related
statements.
23 Calculate a length using the theorem of Pythagoras.
24 Calculate area of irregular pentagon.
Descriptors
Q Grade 10
25 Calculate volume of prism given area of base in square metres and
depth in centimeters.
27 Identify the shape of a non-linear graph from its formula.
31 Use scale factor information to determine the relationship between
two volumes.
33 Identify the side view of a complex construction given a plan view.
34.1 Interpret information on complex diagram and try to use the
theorem of Pythagoras to solve a problem.
34.2 Interpret information on a complex diagram and solve a problem
using the theorem of Pythagoras.
Reading Drill Down
Grade 5 Areas In Need of Strengthening (< 60% correct from 29 Items)
Aspect: I=Interpreting, RE=Reflecting, RI=Retrieving Information
Format: C=Continuous Text, NC=Non Continuous text
Type: Ag=Argument, De=Description, Di=Diagram, Exposition, In=Instruction,
Na=Narrative, Pm=Poem, Ta=Table
Quest. No. 10 15 16 18.2 28 29
Aspect RE I RE RE I I
Format N
C
C C C NC NC
Type Ta Na Na Pm In In
% All Gr. 5 42 35 39 10 11 25
% WA Gr. 5 49 52 26 16 13 12
Descriptors
Q Grade 5
10 Combine understanding of text with personal knowledge to suggest
additional information required to make a plan.
15 Make links across paragraphs from a narrative passage to infer the
reason for a character’s reaction.
16 Give evidence from a narrative passage to support an opinion.
18.2 Fully explain emotional impact of a poem.
28 Identify the main audience of a text and justify a personal opinion
on how the style of the text suits this audience.
29 Make an inference from information in a mixed instructional text to
identify what message is being conveyed by certain behavior.
Reading Drill Down
Grade 8 Areas In Need of Strengthening (< 60% correct from 30 Items)
Aspect: I=Interpreting, RE=Reflecting, RI=Retrieving Information
Format: C=Continuous Text, NC=Non Continuous text
Type: Ag=Argument, De=Description, Di=Diagram, Exposition, In=Instruction,
Na=Narrative, Pm=Poem, Ta=Table
Quest. No. 3 10 17 22 25 26 28 29
Aspect RI RE RE RE RI RE I I
Format NC NC C NC C C C C
Type Ta Ta Pm In Na Na Ag Ag
% All Gr. 8 3 13 17 38 38 5 15 32
% WA Gr. 8 0 22 47 55 45 10 28 43
Descriptors
Q Grade 8
3 Locate synonymous and directly-stated information to identify
what rule applies in a given situation.
10 Justify an opinion by drawing on outside knowledge.
17 Reflect on a character’s behavior in a short poem
22 Identify information that could be presented graphically rather than
verbally
25 Make a connection across several paragraphs of a text to infer the
meaning of a word.
26 Identify possible symbolism and link it to supporting text.
28 Apply new information to a given argument.
29 Recognize the purpose of an example.
Reading Drill Down
Grade 10 Areas In Need of Strengthening (< 60% correct from 30 Items)
Aspect: I=Interpreting, RE=Reflecting, RI=Retrieving Information
Format: C=Continuous Text, NC=Non Continuous text
Type: Ag=Argument, De=Description, Di=Diagram, Exposition, In=Instruction,
Na=Narrative, Pm=Poem, Ta=Table
Quest. No. 1.2 15 16.2 17 18 20 21 23 24 25 26 27
Aspect I I I RI I RI RE RI I I RI RE
Format NC C C NC C NC NC C C C C C
Type Ta Na Na Ex Ex De De Na Na Na Na Pm
% All Gr. 8 11 26 19 46 26 38 15 32 29 41 27 34
% WA Gr. 8 19 46 43 43 26 35 35 54 54 44 37 33
Reading Drill Down (Cont.)
Grade 10 Areas In Need of Strengthening (< 60% correct from 30 Items)
Aspect: I=Interpreting, RE=Reflecting, RI=Retrieving Information
Format: C=Continuous Text, NC=Non Continuous text
Type: Ag=Argument, De=Description, Di=Diagram, Exposition, In=Instruction, Na=Narrative,
Pm=Poem, Ta=Table
Quest. No. 28 29 30
Aspect I RE RI
Format C C C
Type Pm Pm Pm
% All Gr. 8 2 20 6
% WA Gr. 8 2 33 7
Descriptors
Q Grade 10
1.2 Use information from graphs to fully evaluate a supplied
interpretation.
15 Identify the implications of a simile in a narrative.
16.2 Fully explain the narrator’s implied response to a situation in a
narrative.
17 Use information in a diagram to locate information in a table that
matches given criteria in a mixed expository text.
18 Locate two pieces of information in a text.
20 Locate a feature of operation within a diagram.
21 Reflect on the reason for a design feature using own knowledge
23 Identify a character’s explicitly-presented response in a narrative.
24 Infer a character’s response by understanding an implied contrast in
a narrative.
25 Identify a character’s explicitly-presented response in a narrative.
Descriptors
Q Grade 10 (Cont.)
26 Identify a character’s explicitly-presented response in a narrative.
27 Reflect on the effect of line arrangement in a poem.
28 Identify the nature of the comparison in a set of metaphors in a
poem.
29 Reflect on the similarity/difference between a poet and his subject.
30 Retrieve information from a poem.
Writing Drill Down
Writing Areas In Need of Strengthening
Narrative is a story, either imaginary or based on experience assessed in Content, Language &
Spelling
Exposition/Argument is a piece of writing setting out ideas on a proposition assessed in Content,
ESOL Language & Structure and Organization
Narrative (32) Expository/Argument (26)
Content Lang.
Spelling
Content ESOL Struct.
Grad
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Raw Score 11 11 10 10 7 9
% All Sch. 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.3 4.2 5
% WA 6.0 5.8 5.7 5..3 4.3 5.2
Grad
e
8
% All Sch. 7.1 6.9 6.6 6.7 5.1 6.0
% WA 7.5 7.6 7.0 6.8 5.4 6.2
Grad
e
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% All Sch. 7.8 7.6 7.3 7.4 5.5 6.5
% WA 8.0 8.1 7.5 7.4 5.7 6.4
Westlake Municipal Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 27 – 28, 2014
Coffee & Conversation with the Mayor
Monday, December 1, 2014; 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Marriott Solana-Living Room
Westlake Board of Trustees Workshop & Meeting
Monday, December 1, 2014; 5:00 p.m.
Westlake Town Hall-Council Chambers
Westlake Community Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 2, 2014; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WA Campus- Town Green & Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)
WA presents documentary Finding Kind for G6-12 moms & daughters only
Thursday, December 4, 2014; 6:30 p.m.
Reservations required – Questions? Contact Vicki Nees
Location TBD – WA MPH or Gym
Joint P&Z and Town Council Workshop for Comp Plan Update
Monday, December 8, 2014; 6:30 p.m.
Westlake Town Hall-Council Chambers
Texas Charter School Conference
December 10-12, 2014
Houston, Texas
Westlake Town Council Workshop & Meeting
Monday, December 15, 2014; 5:00 p.m.
Westlake Town Hall-Council Chambers
2014 IB Diploma Ceremony & Alumni Reunion
Thursday, December 18, 2014; 1:00 p.m.
Location TBD – WA MPH or Gym
Westlake Academy
Item #5
Board Calendar
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item for a future
Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the Superintendent
with the requested item and the Superintendent will list it on the agenda. At the
meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item, the need for Board
discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Board’s strategic priorities, and the
amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board discussion. If the
requesting Board member receives a second, the Superintendent will place the item on
the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the
agenda item.
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Westlake Academy
Item # 6 –
Future Agenda
Items
Westlake Academy
Item # 7 –
Adjournment
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been provided for this item.