FOT as the Leading Indicator for Literacy (CICS–Northtown)
- SMART Goal (executed 2022–23): By Spring 2023, increase FOT from 94% → 99% via PLC + MTSS supports and translate gains into daily literacy moves across content areas.
- FOT increased 2021 → 2022 with sustained systems into 2023.
2024 External Benchmarks
| Subpopulation | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.3% | 98.5% |
| Black | 100% | 100% |
| White | 94.1% | 100% |
Implementation Snapshot (SY22–23)
- Equity of voice; “stories stay—practices go out;” honor decisions; stay rooted in purpose; present & engaged.
- Debrief PLCs; non‑negotiable data cycle; achievement‑focused feedback; retake policy survey; STAR 360 scheduling/training.
- Relationship building; visible classroom norms; consistent tardy & cell phone policies.
- Academic routines: Do Now and Exit Slip each period; attendance/tardy tracking; transitions.
- Restroom protocol: sign‑out; one student at a time; no passes first/last 10 minutes.
What worked (mapped to KIPP Texas)
1) PLC/ATLAS Weekly Cycle → Reteach Plan KFET 3.9
- One focus standard; student‑work protocol; identify misconception patterns.
- Next‑week reteach plan; assign “focus students” by teacher.
- Calibration walks to align look‑fors across classrooms.
2) Exit Ticket → Next‑Day Reteach KFET 3.8
- Daily digital exit tickets; pull small groups by skill gap.
- Track small‑group minutes; log mastery gains.
- Share quick data snapshot with families/advisory.
3) Text‑Dependent Questioning + Show‑Call KFET Teaching Cycle
- Cold call + wait time + sentence stems to push evidence‑based responses.
- Show‑call exemplar work; annotate for claim/evidence/reasoning.
Schoolwide supports: shared grade‑level lunch for case conferencing; protected MTSS block; common PLC time; advisory for goals and referrals.
Vision & Stakeholder Communication (Texas Translation)
Families
This quarter we’re sharpening reading and writing in every class. You’ll see short daily checks for understanding and a quick reteach the next day when needed. Our 9th‑grade team (teachers, counselor, dean, and grade‑level admin) meets on a shared lunch to problem‑solve for students right away. We also run an advisory check‑in to set goals, track progress, and connect students to tutoring or counseling if needed.
We’ll share a brief update every two weeks with what we’re seeing and how we’re supporting students. If your student is flagged for extra support, you’ll receive a simple plan and regular check‑ins.
Questions or ideas? Please reach out—partnership with families is how we make classrooms consistent, joyful, and academically strong.
Leaders & Teachers (weekly cadence)
- Monday PLC brief: focus standard (TEKS), 2 look‑fors (KFET), reteach plan, focus students.
- Wednesday: coaching loop (observe → feedback → practice) for a bite‑size action step.
- Friday Principal update: progress vs. target; celebrations; next‑week nudge.
Transferability: These strategies and structures map directly to TEKS + KFET for KIPP Texas.