Jacksboro Elementary looks to improve academically

Writer’s Note: This is the first of a three-part series to show how Jacksboro ISD schools are looking to improve this school year.

Jacksboro Elementary School, much like the two other schools in Jacksboro ISD, is looking to improve and described their goals during the October board meeting.

At Jacksboro Elementary, six goals for the 2019-2020 school year were provided. Using the Marzano High Reliability School and Arts and Science of Teaching model, the school wants to provide the most updated, rigorous practices and methods of instruction.

A B-rating, with an overall score of 82, is strived for this year. Teachers in the same grade level will instruct on same scope and sequence within the same week. Time for grade level professional learning communities will be provided to give a clear evaluation of student performance. Research based math and reading interventions will be used in grades K-5.

By using a number of different proven programs, the school wants to see that 78% of students will achieve one or more years of academic growth. STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academc Readiness) scores on growth measure in fourth and fifth grade will be used as evaluators.

Special Education students and those identified with dyslexia will be more readily identified and receive services, but will also be encouraged to participate in general education activities with modifications. The gifted and talented curriculum will expand learning in core areas with enhanced classroom activities.

For more on this story, see the Wednesday, October 30 edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.