Transcript File - The Ideal School

Nitsch Elementary School Klein
Independent School District
Prepared by: Irazema Ortiz
2011-2012
School Profile
Nitsch Elementary School
School Snapshot
MISSION STATEMENT
Nitsch Elementary will provide learning
experiences in a safe, nurturing, and
disciplined environment that promotes
academic achievement, civic responsibility,
and desire to continue learning. With parent
and community involvement, we will prepare
our students for a lifetime of success.
4702 West Mount Houston
Houston, Texas 77088
Website:
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/nitsch/
Phone: 832.484.6400
Fax: 832.484.7878
School Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Rating: Recognized
Enrollment: 850
Mascot: Knight
Principal: Carol James
Assoc. Principal: Julie Barrett
Asst. Principal: Kathy Rachal
Counselor: Pam Ogletree
School History/Rating
About Us
Nitsch Elementary was built in 1979 and was named for one of the
German families that located in the area as immigrants. The Nitsch family
arrived in Galveston in 1885 and shortly began farming in
the Klein area. Nitsch Elementary is a Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Recognized campus for 2010-11, the first time in school history.
Nitsch Elementary is rated a Recognized campus in Klein ISD.
Teachers by Experience
Demographic Data
Demographic Data
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During 2011-2012, 714 students were on free or reduced lunch, with 104% of
students qualifying for free or reduced lunch (this number includes all students
enrolled at Nitsch sometime during the 2011-2012 school year).
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The current percentage for free/reduced lunch is 69%, but many new students
have not yet qualified for free/reduced lunch for this school year.
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Last year, 84% of students were identified as Economically Disadvantaged.
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Last year, 6.7% of the students served qualified for special education services.
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For the past seven years, the attendance rate has remained at a constant 96%.
Campus Description Strengths
The school met AYP for the past seven years and was designated a TEA
Recognized rated school due to student performance on 2010-2011 TAKS
tests. The campus did not meet AYP for the 2011-2012 school year.
Although the attendance rate at Nitsch has remained static from year to
year, the school continues to strive towards improving attendance for all
students. Areas in which the campus met AYP include Hispanic and LEP
Math, and attendance rate.”
Campus Description Needs
• The student population continues to grow in diversity.
• Nitsch is committed to continuing to close the achievement gap between
diverse groups of students and at-risk and non-at-risk students.
• Since the campus did not meet AYP for the 2011-2012 school year, while
continuing to target and meet the learning needs of all students in all
academic areas.
• The school will provide instruction requiring students to think in a deeper,
broader, more critical manner. It will strive to build capacity at all grade
levels, but particularly at the fifth grade level in regards to the number of
teachers that were replaced at that grade level this year.
Student Performance
While Nitsch students have made steady increases from year to year while taking the TAKS
test, Nitsch students had difficulty with many areas on the 2012 STAAR assessments. Student
performance in the area of ELA dropped for “All Students” from 85% to 83% and in Math
from 88% to 81% for “All Students.” While some subgroups maintained or improved
performance in Math and ELA, many subgroups lost ground from the TAKS 2011 assessment
to the STAAR 2012 assessment. Grade 5 students scored 80% in one area and as low as 65%
in another.
Students did not meet AYP on the STAAR assessment in the following areas:
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All Students Reading/ELA
African American Reading.ELA
Economically
Disadvantaged Reading/ELA
LEP Reading/ELA
All Students Math
All Students African American
All Students, Economically Disadvantaged
More on Student Performance
Students did meet AYP in the following areas:
• Hispanic Reading/ELA
• LEP Math
LEP students continue to make improvements as measured on TELPAS.
Kindergarten students scored well on the TRPI, most scoring on or above grade
level. Grades 1 and 2 students indicate that they are performing poorly (about 50%
of students in these grades are performing below grade level).
Parent Involvement
The main goal of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to work with
administration, faculty and the community to better serve the students in
the school.
Through membership dues and fundraising efforts, the PTO has
donated funds to the school to purchase educational materials and
equipment. The PTO’s intent is to serve as the link between the home
and the school.
The PTO meets throughout the year to keep abreast of the programs,
activities and concerns of the school. Nitsch volunteers make a huge
difference in the lives of the children. Parents and community members
are always welcome!
Special Programs
In addition to daily opportunities to learn in new ways,
students are able to participate in many other activities
related to their interests. Music teachers lead the Nitsch
Troubadours (a choral group) and the Orffestra (an
instrumental group using Orff instruments). Our students
have been active in the Mars Rover competition, landing
first, second and third place prizes in all areas.
Students in grades 4 and 5 can be a part of the Princess
Knights or Knight Warriors groups, helping students learn
about making good life decisions to grow to be productive
men and women.
We also have an active group of mentors comprised of
both community members and campus personnel. Our
Physical Education (P.E.) program is held during the school
day and is accessible to all kindergarten through fifth grade
students.
Special Programs
• Knight Warriors
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Mars Rover (Science competition)
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Destination Imagination
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Student-run bookstore
(before school)
(for character education and mentor support)
• Princess Knights
(for character education and mentor support)
• Orchestra
• Strings
• Knight Troubadours (choir)
Counseling Program
The campus counselor focuses on anti-drug violence,
character education and anti-bullying programs. The
school counselor also actively works with
community resources and parent support.