R-1    Austin Independent School District Mission - In partnership with our community, Austin ISD exists to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging and inspires students to make a positive contribution to society.

R-2    Student Achievement - All students will think critically and analytically and will achieve at high academic levels that meet or exceed state and national performance standards, including the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), effectively eliminating any achievement gap. Students will:

2.1    Be proficient in language arts:

2.1.1    Reading

2.1.1.Indicator    Reading Performance Indicators

2.1.1.Indicator.1    Primary Reading (grades K-2) - Indicator: 90% or more of students across all student groups reading at or above grade level as indicated by state reading assessments (Texas Primary Reading Inventory and Tejas LEE).

Overall target: 90% or more by 2008

Annual target for 2006:
TPRI
Kindergarten: 73%
1st Grade: 91% or more
2nd Grade: 90% or more

Tejas LEE
Kindergarten: 64%
1st Grade: 74%
2nd Grade: 86%

2.1.1.Indicator.2    TAKS Reading Met Standard (grades 3-11) - Indicator: 90% or more of students across all student groups meet or exceed TAKS passing standards. Annual Target: DIP Report

2.1.1.Indicator.3    TAKS Reading Performance Gaps (grades 3-11) - Indicator: No significant achievement gaps between and among student groups (with performance of all groups increasing on the met standard target).Annual target: Varies each year.

2.1.1.Indicator.4    TAKS Reading Commended(grades 3-11) - Indicator: Increasing percent of students across all student groups achieving TAKS commended standard. Annual target: Varies each year.

2.1.1.Indicator.5    Advanced Academic Proficiency in Reading/English(grades 11-12) - Indicator: Increasing percent of students across all student groups participating in AP/IB English and earning qualifying scores of 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams or 4, 5, 6 or 7 on IB exams.

Annual target: 10% annual increase in course completions and exams taken. 5% annual increase in exams earning qualifying scores.

2.1.1.Indicator.6    NAEP Reading(grades 4 & 8) - Indicator: Increasing performance on NAEP across all student groups as compared to state average and over time. (No baseline data yet.)Annual target: To be determined.

2.1.2    writing

2.1.3    oral communications:

2.1.3.1    speaking

2.1.3.2    listening

2.2    Be proficient in mathematics.

2.3    Be proficient in sciences.

2.4    Be proficient in social studies.

2.4.1    Economics/Government

2.4.2    Geography

2.4.3    History

2.5    Be proficient in technology.

2.5.Indicator    Technology Performance Indicators and Targets:

2.5.Indicator.1    Technology Applications Participation - Indicator: All students (in all student groups) will earn one credit of high school technology applications in order to graduate.

2.5.Indicator.2    TLA
Technology Literacy Assessment
Met Standard
(Grades 5, 8) - Indicator: 90% of students across all student groups meet or
exceed TLA passing standards.

Annual target: Establish baseline data and passing standard

2.5.Indicator.3    TLA
Technology Literacy Assessment
Performance Gaps (Grades 5, 8) - Indicator: No significant achievement gaps between and among
student groups (with performance of all groups increasing
on the met standard target).

Annual target: Establish baseline data.

2.5.Indicator.4    Student and Staff Use of Technology - Indicator: An increasing percent of students and staff report a high level of use and integration of technology into instruction.

Annual target: Develop survey questions for High School Exit Survey and District Coordinated Survey. Collect two years of baseline data to set target.

2.6    Be proficient in a second language.

R-3    College / Career - All students will demonstrate and understand the skills, knowledge, work habits, attitude, leadership and teamwork required by employers for success in the global 21st century workplace.
Students will:

3.1    Explore and experience a wide range of career options in relation to their interests and aptitudes.

3.2    Graduate as a Texas Scholar with a jumpstart on college and career success, including consideration of:

•    postsecondary credit;

•    industry certification, and

•    scholarship opportunities.

3.3    Demonstrate and understand the skills and knowledge to:

•    successfully enroll in postsecondary education;

•    access financial aid;

•    transition into the work force; and

•    be successful in a variety of jobs and careers.

R-4    Arts - Students will use the arts for self-expression, as a tool to understand others, and to increase their knowledge of other cultures and history.
Students will use the visual and performing arts* for:

4.1    Artistic Perception

•    To develop intellect, and

•    To understand underlying concepts of various art forms.

4.2    Creative Expression

•    As a tool for communication,

•    An outlet for self-expression, and

•    To take risks and share themselves/their passion with others

4.3    Historical and Cultural Heritage

•    As a tool to understand people, their cultures, and their place in time

•    To develop confidence, and

•    To improve critical thinking.

4.3.Indicator    Historical and Cultural Heritage: Students will study arts produced by a wide variety of cultural/ethnic groups throughout history.

4.3.Indicator.1    Understand People, Their Cultures, and Their Place in Time - Indicator: 100% of elementary and secondary students enrolled in fine arts will attend one live performance or one art show annually from a variety of professional arts groups or institutions. These may include but are not exclusive to the following: Austin Museum of Art, Mexicarte, the Blanton Museum, Carver Museum, Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, Ballet Folklorico, Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Jazz/Blues Workshop, Center for African and African- American Studies, Texas State Theatre, Paramount Theatre, One World Multicultural Theatre, and Zach Scott Theatre.

4.4    Response and Evaluation

•    To improve based on self-criticism,

4.    * Special Note: Music, theatre, and dance all involve live performance and therefore, are always referred to in common usage as "the Performing Arts." Painting, drawing, sculpture, potter, and jewelry are all referred to as "the Visual Arts." All of the Fine Arts fall into one of these two categories: visual and performing.

R-5    Civic Engagement - All students will value democracy and be productive members of the community.
Students will:

5.1    Recognize and respect the broad range of cultures, languages, belief structures, and economic differences in our community.

5.1.Indicator    Students will recognize and respect the broad range of cultures, language, belief structures, and economic differences in our community.

5.1.Indicator.1    Students, staff, and parents will express the belief that students recognize and respect the broad range of cultures, languages, belief structures, and economic differences - Indicator: Students, staff, and parents will respond positively to climate survey questions at a percentage rate to be determined after baseline data are gathered in 2005-06 with both currently used survey questions and newly developed survey questions.

•    Money,

5.2    Demonstrate civic responsibility:

5.2.1    Vote and participate in the political process;

5.2.2    Contribute positively to the community, including volunteering; and

5.2.3    Be good stewards of the environment.

5.2.Indicator    Students will demonstrate civic responsibility.

5.2.Indicator.1    Number of secondary schools providing opportunities for voting and participation based on secondary principals’ citizenship survey - Indicator:

Target 1: Number of students who participate in school-wide voting opportunities.

Number of students participating in school-wide voting opportunities will increase by 5% at middle and high school levels. Baseline data for elementary students will be reported for 2005.06

Exit surveys will indicate 70% of the eligible students will have registered to vote.

5.2.Indicator    Students will contribute positively to the community, including volunteering and will be good stewards of the environment.

5.2.Indicator.2    Number of Secondary Campuses Providing Opportunities for Volunteerism and Environmental Work - Indicator: 100% of secondary campuses will afford students the opportunity to perform community service and/or participate in environmental projects.

R-6    Personal Development Skills - All students will demonstrate the aptitude, attitude, skills, and self-esteem to lead responsible, fulfilling, and respectful lives.
Students will:

6.1    Effectively solve problems by managing resources such as:

•    Time,

•    Money,

•    Information, and

•    Human Resources;

6.2    Identify and accomplish personal goals:

6.3    Compete and cooperate as circumstances require;

6.4    Acquire the skills to manage conflict;

6.5    Demonstrate good character traits of:

•    Responsibility,

•    Respect,

•    Perseverance,

•    Caring,

•    Self-Discipline,

•    Honesty,

•    Trustworthiness,

•    Integrity,

•    Courage, and

•    Fairness;

6.6    Demonstrate practical, real-world skills, including financial management skills.

R-7    Health and Safety
All students will have self-respect and practice behaviors that lead to healthy, balanced and positive lives.

7.1    Students will practice healthy lifestyles, including:

7.1.1    Practice good nutrition habits;

7.1.1.Indicator    Practice good nutrition habits.

7.1.1.Indicator.1    High School Student Ratings Regarding Assistance with Knowledge and Skills in the Area of Personal Health/Fitness - Indicator: An annual increase by .10 on a scale from 1 (not well) to 3 (very well) in the average rating for assistance with Personal Health/Fitness knowledge and skills on the AISD Student Exit Survey.

Baseline:
2003-04 Avg. 2.14 (from 1 to 3)
2004-05 Avg. 2.24 (from 1 to 3)

Target:
2005-06 Avg. 2.34 (from 1 to 3)

7.1.2    Regularly engage in physical fitness activities;

7.1.2.Indicator    Regularly engage in physical fitness activities.

7.1.2.Indicator.1    Students Graduating with Credit in Physical Education - Indicator: 100% of students graduating with at least 1.5 credits in physical education from high school.

Baseline:
2004-2005
3,757 graduates
98.7% received 1.5 credits in PE
1.3% graduated with an IEP or ARD exempt

Target:
2005-2006
# of graduates
100% of students receiving 1.5 credits in PE

7.1.2.Indicator.2    Student Participation in Working Out for Wellness (WOW) - Indicator: 100% of students in elementary school will receive 135 minutes of physical activity weekly.

Baseline:
2004-2005
100% of students

Target:
2005-2006
100% of students

7.1.2.Indicator.3    Student Participation in After School Physical Fitness/Nutrition Activity Program (Youth Interactive) - Indicator: Five percentage point increase in the number of students participating in the Youth Interactive fitness-based physical activity, intramural, and nutrition after-school program.
Baseline:
2004-2005
Elementary
880 students participated

Middle School
200 students participated

High School
40 students participated
Target:
2005-2006
Elementary School
924 students
Middle School
210 students
High School
42 students

7.1.2.Indicator.4    Student Participation in After School Physical Fitness and Health Programs (21st Century) - Indicator: Five percentage point increase in the number of students participating in the 21st Century physical activity and health after-school program.

Baseline:
2004-2005
Fall 2004
1,762 students participated

Spring 2005
2,355 students participated

Target:
2005-2006
Fall 2005: 1,850 students
Spring 2006: 2,473 students

7.1.2.Indicator.5    Students in Grades 5th, 7th, and Foundations of Personal Fitness, their Body Mass Index (BMI) will be Measured, Tracked, and Monitored using Fitness Tracking - Indicator: Two percentage points decrease in the number of students at-risk (overweight) in 5th, 7th, and Foundations at each level annually to attain a goal of 15% of students at-risk, through participation in physical education/activity.

Baseline:
2003-2004*
5th grade girls: 25% at-risk
5th grade boys: 40% at-risk

7th grade girls: 34% at-risk
7th grade boys: 43% at-risk

*(In 2003-2004, only 5th and 7th grades were assessed using Fitness Tracking)

2004-2005
5th grade girls: 25% at-risk
5th grade boys: 41% at-risk

7th grade girls: 38% at-risk
7th grade boys: 40% at-risk

9th grade girls: 34% at-risk
9th grade boys: 37% at-risk

Target:
2005-2006
5th grade girls: 23% at-risk
5th grade boys: 39% at-risk

7th grade girls: 36% at-risk
7th grade boys: 38% at-risk

9th grade girls: 32% at-risk
9th grade boys: 35% at-risk

7.1.2.Indicator.6    Students in Grades 5th, 7th, and Foundations of Personal Fitness, their Cardiovascular Fitness will be Measured, Tracked, and Monitored using Fitness Tracking - Indicator: Five percentage point increase in the number of students able to complete the cardiovascular assessment in the allotted time in 5th, 7th, and Foundations at each level annually through participation in physical activity.

Baseline:
2003-2004*
5th grade girls: 65%
5th grade boys: 61%

7th grade girls: 54%
7th grade boys: 49%

*(In 2003-2004, only 5th and 7th grades were assessed using Fitness Tracking)

2004-2005
5th grade girls: 68%
5th grade boys: 61%

7th grade girls: 42%
7th grade boys: 44%

9th grade girls: 27%
9th grade boys: 32%

Target:
2005-2006
5th grade girls: 73%
5th grade boys: 66%

7th grade girls: 47%
7th grade boys: 49%

9th grade girls: 32%
9th grade boys: 37%

7.1.2.Indicator.7    Students in Grades 5th, 7th, and Foundations of Personal Fitness, their Strength will be Measured, Tracked and Monitored using Fitness Tracking - Indicator: Two percentage points increase in the number of students able to complete the strength assessment in 5th, 7th, and Foundations through participation in physical activity.

Baseline:
2003-2004*
5th grade girls: 72%
5th grade boys: 80%

7th grade girls: 79%
7th grade boys: 78%

*(In 2003-2004, only 5th and 7th grades were assessed using Fitness Tracking)

2004-2005
5th grade girls: 71%
5th grade boys: 78%

7th grade girls: 83%
7th grade boys: 79%

9th grade girls: 76%
9th grade boys: 73%

Target:
2005-2006
5th grade girls: 73%
5th grade boys: 80%

7th grade girls: 85%
7th grade boys: 81%

9th grade girls: 78%
9th grade boys: 75%

7.1.3    Avoid drugs, alcohol, and tobacco;

7.1.3.Indicator    Avoid drugs, alcohol, and tobacco

7.1.3.Indicator.1    Student Instruction in the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs, ThroughHealth Education - Indicator: 100% of students in grades K-12 will receive instruction on the importance of the prevention of risk taking behaviors; including preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, through the Health Education curriculum.

7.1.3.Indicator.2    Student Instruction in the Prevention of Tobacco, ThroughPhysical Education Curriculum - Indicator: 100% of students in grades K-8 will receive instruction on the importance of avoiding risk-taking behaviors, specifically preventing the use of tobacco, from reinforcement through Physical Education curriculum.

7.1.3.Indicator.3    Student Offenses for Alcohol - Indicator: The number of middle school and high school student offenses for alcohol will decline based on district discipline reports. Baseline:2004-2005Middle School Total number of student offenses, 19High SchoolTotal number of student offenses, 76Target:2005-2006:Middle SchoolTo be developed after two years of baseline data is collected. High SchoolTo be developed after two years of baseline data is collected.

7.1.3.Indicator.4    Student Offenses for Marijuana - Indicator: The number of middle school and high school student offenses for marijuana will decline based on district discipline reports. Baseline:2004-2005Middle School Total number of student offenses, 176High SchoolTotal number of student offenses, 495Target:2005-2006:Middle SchoolTo be developed after two years of baseline data is collected. High SchoolTo be developed after two years of baseline data is collected.

7.1.4    Recognize and practice appropriate rather than inappropriate behaviors;

7.1.4.Indicator    Recognize and practice appropriate rather than inappropriate behaviors.

7.1.4.Indicator.1    Health Education and Physical Education Curriculum and Instructional Planning Guides (IPG’s) - Indicator: 100% of students in grades K-12 will receive instruction and skills necessary to avoid behaviors in which they should and should not participate.

7.1.4.Indicator.2    Student Self-Report Feeling Safe in Elementary, Middle, and High School - Indicator: Five percentage point increase annually in students self-reporting feeling safe on campus in elementary, middle, and high school on the AISD Student Substance Use and Safety Survey. Baseline:2004-2005Middle school78% report feeling very safe to somewhat safeHigh school:68% report feeling very safe to somewhat safeTarget:2005-2006Middle School:83% feel very safe to somewhat safeHigh School:73% feel very safe to somewhat safe

7.1.4.Indicator.3    Abstinence-Based Human Sexuality Curriculum - Indicator: 100% of students in grades K-12 will receive instruction how to recognize appropriate and inappropriate behaviors through the Making Healthy Choices abstinence-based human sexuality curriculum.

7.1.4.Indicator.4    Student Offenses for Aggression - Indicator: The number of middle school and high school student offenses for physical aggression will decline based on district discipline reports. Baseline:2004-2005Middle School Total number of student offenses, 2,877High SchoolTotal number of student offenses, 1,076Target:2005-2006 Middle School to be developed after two years of baseline data is collected. High School to be developed after two years of baseline data is collected.

7.1.5    Exhibit mental wellness, having the ability and aptitude to meet the challenges of everyday life.

7.1.5.Indicator    Exhibit mental wellness, having the ability and aptitude to meet the challenges of everyday life.

7.1.5.Indicator.1    Personal and Interpersonal Skills, Through Health Curriculum - Indicator: 100% of students in elementary school will receive instruction in personal and interpersonal skills from classroom teachers, physical education teachers in middle school, and the required health course in high school.

7.1.5.Indicator.2    Student Responsibility for their Academic Success - Indicator: Two percentage point increase in the percentage of elementary students, a 5 percentage point increase of middle school students, and a 5 percentage point increase of high school students reporting they strongly agree or agree they know how to evaluate and track their own work and progress from the AISD Student Climate Survey (Question 35).Baseline: 2004-2005Elementary: 89.4%Middle school: 70.1%High school: 69.3%Target:2005-2006Elementary: 91.4%Middle school: 75.1%High school: 74.3%

7.1.5.Indicator.3    Student Participation in After School Programs - Indicator: Five percentage point increase in the number of students participating in after-school programs such as Prime Time, 21st Century, Travis County After School Program, and Third Base. Baseline: 2004-2005 Elementary 7,939 students participated Middle School 3,992 students participated High School 708 students participated Target: 2005-2006 Elementary School 8,336 students Middle School 4,192 students High School 743 students

7.1.6    Practice proactive physical wellness.

7.2    Students will protect physical, mental and emotional well-being, knowing how to access help and support for themselves and others.

7.2.Indicator    Students will protect physical, mental, and emotional well-being, knowing how to access help and support for themselves and others.

7.2.Indicator.1    Accessing Health Information, Through Health Education Curriculum - Indicator: 100% of students in grades K-12 will receive instruction how to access help and support for themselves and others from the Health curriculum and Health Education Instructional Planning Guides (IPG’s).

7.2.Indicator.2    Accessing Prevention Programs, Teen Pregnancy Prevention - Indicator: A five percentage point increase in the number of middle school and high school students participating in the “No Kidding”, teen pregnancy prevention program, offered in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office.

Baseline:
2004-2005
Middle Schools: The program wasn’t offered in middle school in 04-05.
High Schools: 1,300 students

Target:
2005-2006
Middle Schools: 500 students
High Schools: 1,365 students

7.2.Indicator.3    Access and Collaboration, Teen Pregnancy Prevention - Indicator: Increase access for middle school and high school students teen pregnancy prevention programs (Spanish/English) through increased collaboration between internal and external resources:

* Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services
* Department of State Health Services
* Children’s/AISD Student Health Services
* AISD Counseling and Guidance

7.2.Indicator.4    Case Management, Pregnancy - Indicator: 100% of pregnant students identified by Children’s/AISD Student Health Services will be offered pregnancy case management.

Current:
2004-2005
341 students

7.2.Indicator.5    Case Management, Asthma - Indicator: 100% of students diagnosed with asthma will be offered case management, Individual Health Care Plan, tracking, and follow-up from Children’s/AISD Student Health Services.

Current:
2004-2005
1055 students

7.2.Indicator.6    Case Management, Diabetes - Indicator: 100% of students diagnosed with diabetes will be offered case management, Individual Health Care Plan, tracking, and follow-up from Children’s/AISD Student Health Services.

Current:
2004-2005
73 students