Fort Worth Independent School District is a school district in Texas. The first public schools were established in 1882 and were governed by the local municipalities. The Texas Legislature created the independent school district and transferred power to it in 1925.

Fort Worth from its beginnings was a tiny settlement on the bluff overlooking the Trinity River. Colonel Middleton Tate Johnson, one of the founding fathers of the original Army outpost (1849-53), owned a plantation of 640 acres northwest of the fort worked by 150 slaves. When Tarrant County was created by the Texas legislature on August 26, 1850, the settlement had a population of 599 whites and sixty-five blacks. The 1860 federal census showed the town's population had declined to 500, but the number of slaves had nearly doubled to 115.

Slowly, Fort Worth’s residents began to develop into a real community with their own schools, churches, and businesses. In 1882, the first public school opened with all grades in one building and five teachers.

Carroll Peak Elementary is located within the Polytechnic Heights area of Fort Worth’s southeast side. Texas Wesleyan University is located in Polytechnic Heights.

Known as Poly by locals, that areas main street is Rosedale. This community was developed as a place for faculty housing for the university. Up until the 1960s, the area was middle class and white. The area became ethnically diverse because of the Civil Rights Movement. Many middle class African American and low income from the Stop Six and Glenwood areas moved in due to “white flight”.

By the 1990s, the neighborhood experienced an influx of Hispanic residents who began to migrate along the I-35 corridor. Today, the Poly Heights community is 65% Hispanic.

Carroll Peak is one of four elementary schools that service this pyramid. Named after Dr. Carroll Peak (the first doctor in Fort Worth after it became a settlement), was built on the corner of Jefferson and Mississippi in 1919. Due to the 1980 influx of African Americans, size of structure and safety concerns, the old building was torn down and a new facility was constructed in 1989.

In 2010, a $229 million dollar bond package was passed. This bond included renovations. Carroll Peak Elementary was rewarded as one of the schools included to receive an additional wing. The new wing was completed in July 2011. 15 classrooms, along with a state of the art computer and science lab were included to meet the need of the 21st century learner.

Socio-Economic Characteristics of the District, School and Community

Fort Worth outperformed the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement. The United States Census Bureau found that 29.5 percent of Fort Worth residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.7 percent for the state as a whole. The median household income in Fort Worth is $56,853 compared to $51,900 statewide. The poverty rate is 15.2 percent compared to 17.6 percent for the entire state.

Fort Worth schools located west (northwest and southwest) of the I-35 corridor fall into the upper and middle class status 25.8%. Families within this area annual income averages $55,000 and above. This area also has a high percentage of private and charter schools that meet or exceeds state standards yearly on STAAR and other standardized assessments.

Schools east of the I-35corridor (northeast and southeast), fall into the poverty status 74.2%. Families within this area annual income averages $22,000 and below. Many schools within this area do not meet standards yearly on STAAR and other standardized assessments.

Carroll Peak is the second poorest school in the Poly Pyramid. Polytechnic Pyramid has 7 schools: Polytechnic High School (our feeder school), William James Middle (our feeder school), S.S. Dillow Elementary, D. McRae Elementary, I.M. Terrell Elementary, Van-Zandt-Guinn Elementary, T.A. Sims Elementary and Edward J. Briscoe Elementary. The average annual income is $12,000. Many of the community homes were dilapidated and unfit to live in. The area was high in crime; drug infested, and lacked resources conducive to helping its citizens live a productive life. The nearest grocery store is 4 miles down the freeway. The community had a neighborhood Food Mart, but the products are of low nutritional value and were overpriced. The city bus line pickup and drop off is three blocks from the homes surrounding the school.

In 2012, The Rainwater Foundation partnered with Fort Worth ISD and has begun the transformation/ gentrification of the Poly Pyramid into an increasingly trendy and welcoming environment. Many of the dilapidated homes have been rehabbed. Parks and health clinics were built. More money was poured into the schools for tutorial and remediation programs. Adult literacy, vocational and parenting programs were implemented to improve and maintain a better standard of living. Crime has come down 5% and neighboring churches have seen an increase in attendance.

Ethnic Composition of the District, School and Community

Table 1

The 2014-2015 ethnic distribution of the district ranges accordingly

Ethnicity	Count	Percentage
Hispanic	52,963	62.8
African American	19,158	22.7
White/Anglo	9,303	11
Asian	1,650	2
Two or More Races	1,068	1.3
Native American	138	0.2
Pacific Islander	80	0.1

Source: Texas Accountability Performance Rating 2014-2015

Table 2

The 2014-2015 ethnic distribution of the school ranges accordingly

Ethnicity	Count	Percentage
African American	299	49.2
Hispanic	285	46.9
White/Anglo	14	2.3
Two or More Races	10	1.6
Asian	0	0.0
Native American	0	0.0
Pacific Islander	0	0.0

Source: Texas Accountability Performance Rating 2014-2015

Table 3

The 2014-2015 ethnic distribution of the community families range accordingly

Ethnicity	Percentage
African American	49.2
Hispanic	46.9
White/Anglo	2.3
Two or More Races	1.6
Asian	0.0
Native American	0.0
Pacific Islander	0.0

Source: U.S. Census

Geographical Characteristics of the District and School Attendance Area

Figure 1

Fort Worth Independent District Map

Source: tarrantcounty.gov

Fort Worth Independent School District (Region 11) Texas’ fifth largest school district is located in the western portion of the Dallas/FortWorth Metroplex. As of 2014-2015, the district has 140 schools, covers approximately 300 square miles in Tarrant County and serves most of the city. The district also serves the cities of Benbrook (southwest), Forest Hill (southeast), Haltom City (northwest) and other incorporated and unincorporated areas in the county.

Carroll Peak is located in southeast Fort Worth. The school parallels east of the I-35 corridor and south of I-30. It is classified as an inner city school. It is currently clustered in the Polytechnic Pyramid. Carroll Peak Elementary covers approximately five acres and is positioned in the center of the Southside neighborhood.

Political Characteristics of the District and School Attendance Area

Motto: Singleness Of Purpose

Mission: Preparing students for success in college, career and community leadership.

Vision: FWISD: Igniting in Every Child a Passion for Learning

Values:

1. Student Achievement 2. Leadership Development 3. Stakeholder Collaboration 4. Respect for Diversity 5. Equity in Access 6. Perseverance and Commitment 7. Continuous Improvement

2013-2018 Strategic Goals

1. Increase Student Achievement 2. Improve Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency 3. Enhance Family and Community Engagement 4. Develop a Workforce that is Student and Customer-Centered

2014-2015 Operating Budget $659,273,881

TEA Rating- Met Standard 2014-2015

The political characteristic of the district is to become the strongest urban school district in the nation through a strong commitment to classrooms.

Twelve FWISD campuses previously rated Improvement Required achieved Met Standard ratings. Of our 129 rated campuses, 108 Met Standard. The number of distinctions earned by our campuses rose.

Fort Worth voters passed all three propositions on the 2013 Capital Improvement Plan by a 72% measure. $489.9 million was approved.

In Proposition 1, the students will receive:

New classrooms

Security and technology upgrades

District-wide Pre-Kindergarten

New Kitchens and school cafeterias

Two new high schools

New field houses

Wi-Fi study halls

In Proposition 2, students will receive:

A Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy

A Performing and Fine Arts Academy

In Proposition 3, students will receive:

School buses

Musical Instruments

Uniforms

Furniture

The Fort Worth ISD Gold Seal Programs and Schools of Choice lead the nation in transforming the classroom experience. Gold Seal gives students and their parents the power of choice- the power to choose courses of study based on personal interest and skills and the job market. Gold Seal engage students in their learning and excite them about the future.

Fort Worth joined with 60 big city school districts in committing to a Pledge by America’s City Schools to improve the academic and social outcomes of boys and young men of color.

We implemented the Quarterly Progress Review (QPR). These checks and balances help identify early strategies that are producing positive results and those that are not.

Fort Worth developed a customer service model and comprises of six standards for service.

Standard One: We will apply our knowledge, experience and skills to assure optimal outcomes

Standard Two: We will welcome our diverse community of customers with a professional manner and positive atmosphere

Standard Three: We will maintain facilities and equipment that are easily accessible, clean and safe

Standard Four: We will listen to our customers to identify their individual and unique needs

Standard Five: We will provide accurate and timely customer-specific responses and solicit feedback

Standard Six: We will regularly assess our customer service performance and refine our practices to ensure continuous improvement

Figure 2

Congressman Mark Veasey

Image: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Mark Veasey serves as United States Representative for Texas’s 33rd district. Congressman Veasey is committed to creating jobs, encouraging economic growth, improving public education, promoting immigration reform and ensuring access to quality healthcare.

Mr. Veasey is a product of Fort Worth schools. He was raised in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth by his mother and maternal grandmother. Veasey attended Arlington Heights High School and graduated from Texas Wesleyan University.

He is an active member of the Southside Poly Neighborhood Committee and partnered with the Rainwater Foundation in the gentrification of the area. He has served and organized community health fairs, job fairs and adult education programs in the Southside Poly Community.

Figure 3

Theophlous Aron Sims Image: Fort Worth Star Telegram

T.A. Sims Board Trustee District has proudly served FWISD since 1983. During his tenure, Mr. Sims has

· conducted a nationwide searches for district superintendents

· balanced budget through reductions of $50 million,

· charged the districts administrators with improving student achievement

· established and utilized community advisory committees

· reinstated music and art into the curriculum for primary grades

· defined staff responsibilities and accountability more clearly and implemented efficient business practices

Figure 4

Carroll Peak Elementary

Image: Courtesy of Infogroup 2005

Carroll Peak’s political characteristic is to implement the district’s vision as well as ensure the learner

· be actively engaged in a rigorous curriculum.

· attend a school with caring and supportive staff.

· be known by teachers in a personalized setting.

· benefit by highly qualified and competent teachers.

· graduate well prepared for secondary and post secondary education.

Professional Staff for the District and School; Professional Degrees

Table 4

According to FWISD’s 2014-2015 Texas Academic Performance Rating (TAPR); Total Number of District Employees 9,775

Position	Count	Percentage
Full-Time Teachers	5218	51.9
Auxiliary Staff	2158	24.4
Professional Staff	1268	12.3
Educational Aides	787	7.9
Campus Administrators	303	2.9
Central Office Administrators	42	0.6

Table 5

According to Carroll Peak’s 2014-2015 TAPR; Total Number of Employees 47.9

Position	Count	Percentage
Teachers	36.2	75.7
Professional Support	2	4.2
Campus Administration	2	4.2
Educational Aides	7.7	16.0

Table 4-5 shows the number of employees by position for district and campus.

Figure 5

Professional Degrees(District)

District Professional Degrees

3642

1077

1000

2000

3000

4000

Bachelors

Masters

Doctorate

FWISD professional degree data are: Bachelors 3,642; Masters 1,077, and Doctorate 38

Figure 6

Professional Degrees (Campus)

23.3

12.9

Campus Professional Degrees

Bachelors

Masters

Doctorate

Carroll Peak campus professional degree data are: Bachelors 22.3 or 61.6%; Masters 12.9 or 35.6%; Doctorate 1 or 2.8%

Organizational Charts

Figure 7

Board of Education

Photo Credit: fwisd.org

Figure 8

Leadership

Figure 9

Business and Finance

Figure 10

Internal Audit

Figure 11

District Operations

Figure 12

Division of Technology

Figure 13

Human Capital Management

Figure 14

Division of Strategic Communications

Figure 15

Leadership, Learning & Student Support

Table 6

Leadership, Learning & Student Support (School Assignments)

Karen Molinar- Assistant Superintendent Learning Network 1

Directors- T.J. Jarchow; Shelia Turner; Rian Townsend; Priscilla Dilley

Schools: Burton Hill, M.G. Ellis, Manuel Jara, M.L. Phillips, Ridgelea Hills, South Hi Mount, W.J. Turner, William Moning, W.C. Stripling Arlington Heights and Trimble Tech; Atwood McDonald, B.J. Elliot, Bruce Shulkey, E Handley, Peace, J.T. Stevens, Lowery Road, Meadowbrook, Sagamore Hill, W.Handley, Woodway; Jean McClung, Handley, Meadowbrook Middle, Wedgewood, Wedgewood 6th, J.P. Elder, Kirkpatrick World Languages Institute

Margaret Balandran- Assistant Superintendent Learning Network 2

Directors- David Saenz; Beth Hollinger; Shawn Buchanan; Xavier Sanchez

Schools: Como Montessori, Oakhurst, Riverside ALC, Dagget, Young Men’s Academy, Young Women’s Academy, Carter-Riverside, O.D. Wyatt; Alice Carlson, Benbrook, Harelan Beal, Luella Merret, Waverly Park, Western Hills, Western Hills Primary, Westpark, Applied Learning Academy, Leonard, Western Hills; Bonnie Brae Carter Park, Nash, Clifford Davis, Sellars, Glen Park, Natha Howell, Oaklawn, Springdale, Versia Williams, W.M. Green; Cesar Chavez, Diamond Hill, Helbing, M.H. Moore, Forest Oak, Glencrest 6th, Meachum Diamond Hill Jarvis

Cherie Washington- Assistant Superintendent Learning Network 3

Directors- Deborah Traylor, Sonja Starr Malone, Steven Johnson, Hilda Caballero

Schools: Alice Contreras, Daggett, DeZavala, Clarke, Greenbriar, Hubard Heights, Lily B. Clayton, Richard J. Wilson, Rosemont, South Hills, Tanglewood Westcliff; A.M. Pate, Carroll Peak, Moss, D. McRae, Terrell, Logan, Walton, Mitchell, Morningside, Dillow, Sunrise McMillan, T.A. Sims; Briscoe, VanZandtGuinn, Daggett M.S., McLean 6th, Dunbar, Paschal, Success; Seminary Hills, Westcreek, Worth Heights, Morningside Middle, Rosemont 6th, William James, International Newcomer, Jo Kelley, Polytechnic, South Hills

Table 7

Campus Leadership

Michael Sorum -Deputy Superintendent

Sherry Breed- Chief Leadership and Learning

Sonjia Star-Malone Area Director

Lear Linton-Principal

Jeri Harris-Assistant Principal

Crystal Pugh- Dean of Instruction( February 2016)

District and School’s Enrollment and Ethnic Composition of Student Body

Table 8

Fort Worth ISD total enrollment is 84,588

Student Enrollment by Program	Count	Percentage
Bilingual/ESL	24,623	29.1
Career and Technical Education	16,234	19.2
Economically Disadvantaged	65,246	77.1
English Language Learners	25,810	30.5
Gifted and Talented	7,318	8.4
Special Education	6,466	7.6

Table 9

Carroll Peak’s total enrollment is 608

Student Enrollment by Program	Count	Percentage
Bilingual/ESL	212	34.9
Career and Technical Education	0	0.0
Economically Disadvantaged	574	94.4
English Language Learners	216	35.5
Gifted and Talented	34	5.6
Special Education	41	6.7

Tables 6-7 show the total student enrollment by program in Fort Worth ISD and Carroll Peak Elementary. Ethnic enrollment are as follows: Hispanic 52,963; African American 19,158; White/Anglo 9,303, Asian 1,650; Two or More Races 1,068, Native American 138 and Pacific Islander 80.

Carroll Peak Ethnic Enrollment

49%

47%

Hispanic

African American

White

American Indian

Asian

Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

Figure 16

According to 2014-2015 TAPR, Carroll Peak ethnic enrollment: Hispanic 299; African American 285; White 14; American Indian 0; Asian 0; Pacific Islander 0 and Two or More Races 10.

Number of Students Receiving Free and/or Reduced Lunched for the District and School

Table 10

Nutrition Services

Meal	Count
Breakfast Served Daily	31,147
Lunches Served Daily	60,727
Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch	66,810

Source: Texas Education Agency

Fort Worth ISD has implemented the Community Eligibility Provision. This program is part of the federal Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. It allows all children in certain economically eligible community’s access to free meals.

Over 30,000 children at 87 different schools will enjoy breakfast and over 60,000 receive lunch. Parents of students in these schools no longer need to complete the lengthy application forms.

Carroll Peak is included in this initiative. Every student (100%) on our campus receives free meals.

Number and Nature of School and Support Facilities in School District

FWISD’s industry is divided into 8 sections. They are as follows:

Administration Building- (100 N. University Drive Fort Worth) sole responsibility is to provide sound management practices, develop a school environment that recognizes the dignity of each student and employee protects the right of each student to a free educational program and to be consistent with the policies of the School Board.

Print Shop/Mailroom Facility (104 Shotts Street Fort Worth) is for printing all documents necessary for business and instruction. The mailroom is the central location for incoming and outgoing mail throughout the district.

Instructional Technology Facility-(1411 I.M. Terrell Elementary Complex Fort Worth) is the districts technological mainframe station. This facility is responsible for computer programming, e-mail and internet services.

Transportation Facility-(520 C.A. Roberson Fort Worth) Mission is to provide students with safe, reliable, timely and efficient transportation to and from school, field trips, athletic events and other extra-curricular school activities. The transportation department is where the districts buses and vehicles are stored. This facility also houses the auto mechanical operations.

Operations Management Facility (105 Shotts Street Fort Worth) is primarily for athletics, maintenance and food services, energy management and safety/security. Any relation to FWISD’s sports and janitorial services are houses through this department.

Professional Development Center (3150 McCart Fort Worth) is committed to the continuous improvement of employees and staff within the district. This department supports employees at every level of their career with the resources needed to excel for the students.

Outdoor Learning Facility (494 County Road 4869 Azle, TX 76020) allows FWISD students to see how the science and math principles they are learning on campus work in the world around them. Students study data, learn observation skills, analysis and prediction skills.

Wilkerson-Greines Athletic Center (5201 C.A. Roberson Blvd Fort Worth) is sports facility located off I-20. The center has hardwood courts for athletic purposes. This facility also houses district gatherings and ceremonies such as graduations, back to school rallies, fairs and concerts. In 2004 FWISD utilized this facility as shelter to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Number of Students in Alternative School from District and School. Procedure for Sending Students to Alternative School or Center

FWISD has a total of 3,173 students who were placed in the alternative setting in 2014-2015.

Carroll Peak’s contribution was 2.

The Central Office Conference Rules and Procedure for placing students in this setting are as follows-

a. Advise the student of the conduct or offense which he or she is charged.

b. Permit the student the opportunity to explain his or her version of the incident.

c. Permit the student to have legal representation.

d. Permit the student to call witnesses of student’s behalf.

e. Written statements from witnesses or parties may be introduced as evidence.

f. Each party in turn shall be permitted to develop or defend the charge.

g. The central hearing officer shall render a decision and deliver decision to the juvenile court and place child in DAEP.

Describe the Physical Plant of the School

Carroll Peak’s physical plant is divided into two sections. The first section houses the boiler room. This is where the heating and cooling units are stored. It is located directly behind the cafeteria.

The second section of the schools physical plant is the custodian closet. This is where all supplies are stored in the cleaning and maintenance of the school is stored. There is also a small custodian closet on the PK-2 hall. Inside this closet is a porcelain sink and hooks/shelves for storage of mops, brooms, etc. It also contains a drainage are for chemicals.

The third section (within the new wing) stores water heaters and ac/heating gauges for that wing of the school. Supplies are also stored along with cleaning product

Number of students in Special Education classes. Policy and procedures for enrolling students in Special Education classes

Carroll Peak currently has 41 students identified for special services. The policy and procedures for enrolling students are as follows-

a. When a general education teacher suspects a student is in need of intervention, they complete a Care Card and submit to the counselor. The counselor will give feedback and/or recommend referral to assistant principal.

b. The general education teacher must complete a referral from to be reviewed by the guidance counselor. Once the form is completed, the general education teacher submits the forms to the assistant principal.

c. The general education teacher, counselor and/or assistant principal contacts the parents and send parent input form for parents to complete and return. Once the form is returned, submit the completed form to the assistant principal.

d. The general education teacher completes the indicated sections on the Health Information form and submits to the campus nurse for completion. Once the form is completed, the nurse gives the form to the assistant principal.

e. The general education teacher collaborates with the assistant principal and counselor to conduct classroom observations.

f. Once all documentation has been submitted to the assistant principal, the pre-referral committee meets to review data to determine if the student should be referred for a special education evaluation.

g. The team reviews the documentation and completes the referral form. If the committee determines that the student should be referred for special evaluation, then the assistant principal will submit all documentation to the diagnostician. The 60-day timeline to complete a full independent evaluation begins.

Industry in the School District

Major Medical Facilities

Figure 17

John Peter Smith Hospital

Image:JPS healthnetwork.org

This medical facility is a 537 bed county hospital located in Fort Worth. It is publicly funded JS Health Network of the Tarrant Hospital District. The hospital is named after John Peter Smith, a former mayor of Fort Worth. It is the main teach hospital for the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. The hospital services the (non/under) insured of Tarrant County

Figure 18

Harris Methodist Hospital

Image: Texas Health Hospitals

This facility opened in 1930 under the leadership of Charles Harris M.D. and the Methodist Church. Texas Health Fort Worth is a 720-bed hospital conveniently located in the heart of Fort Worth, south of Interstate 30 at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Henderson Street. Its mission is to improve the health of the people in the Fort Worth and surrounding communities. In June 2012, Harris Methodist named Lillie Biggs (1st African American) as President of the facility.

Colleges and Universities

Figure 19

Texas Christian University

The university was established in 1873 is a private coeducational university located in Fort Worth. The campus is located on 272 acres three miles south of downtown Fort Worth. The university is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The university has an enrollment of around 9,500 students and has an endowment of $1.5 billion.

Figure 20

Texas Wesleyan University

Logo courtesy of TWU.com

The university established in 1890, is a private coeducational, liberal arts university founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church. The main campus is located in the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood of Fort Worth. The university has an enrollment of around 7,000 students and has an endowment of $39, 681,959.

Federal Facilities

Figure 21

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base

Image: NASJRB

This facility includes Carswell Field; a military airbase locates 5 miles west of downtown Fort Worth. The base was named after Major Horace S. Carswell (World War II) who was killed in action. The base hosts a variety of fighter/attack aircrafts from the reserve components of the Navy, Marine Corps and Unites States Air Force.

Figure 22

Western Currency Facility

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Image: Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing

This facility serves as the government’s source for currency production. The Bureau designs and produces a variety of security products. The Bureau prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes each year. The Bureau also research efforts in the production process and counterfeit deterrent technologies.

Figure 23

Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics Company

Image: Lockheed-Martin

Opening its doors in 1941, this facility builds high- performing combat, reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. The company provides world class training, logistical support and advanced targeting and navigation technologies. The Fort Worth facility employs 13,700 people, has donated more than $3.8 million dollars to schools and other instructional facilities and has volunteered more than 125,000 hours to local schools and organizations.

Entertainment

Figure 24

Fort Worth Zoo

Logo courtesy of ftwzoo.com

Fort Worth Zoo founded in 1909 with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits. The facility is now home to 5,000 native and exotic animals and has received special recognition by Family Life Magazine.

Figure 25

Fort Worth Stockyards

Image: Stock Photo

Located in the historic district began in 1890 as the trading post for livestock. In its early days, the stockyards sold more than a million cattle per year. Today, The Stockyards now serves as an entertainment and shopping venue. Many bars and nightclubs are located in the vicinity.

Figure 26

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Image courtesy of FTW Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1961, this facility focuses on collections of 19th to mid 20th Century American Art. The museum is named after Amon G. Carter (Texas Oil Baron) and was erected after his death in 1955. The facility houses a research library of 150,000 items, 300,000 photographic works and documents. The museum is an affiliate for the Archives of American Art.

Number of Students Attending College for 2014-2015 Academic School Years for School and District

The total number of FWISD students attending college for 2014-2015 school years were 1257. Together students earned scholarships totaling $35,955,875.

Texas Christian University awarded four-year tuition Community Scholarships worth $250,000 to 13 students.

Six graduating seniors earned National Merit Scholarships sponsored by colleges and universities. These awards provided between $500 and $2000 annually for four years.

Nine seniors received Chesapeake Scholarships worth $2300 to $17000 annually for four years.

Three middle school students were awarded Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation $2500 college scholarships.

Carroll Peak is an elementary setting.

How Students Get to School

Carroll Peak is a neighborhood school. Many of the students live within walking distance. There is one bus that services SPED/PPCD students. 95% of the students either walk or are picked up to from the school.

Type of School

Carroll Peak is identified as a Title I school. Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Title 1 funds aim to bridge the gap between low-income students and other students. The U.S. Department of Education provides supplemental funding to local school districts to meet the needs of at-risk and low-income students. All of the schools financial resources are funded by this grant.

Outstanding Characteristics

Carroll Peak Met Standard by TEA for the 2014-2015 school years with a distinction for Closing the Performance Gap.

Our campus is second highest in district for poverty, but highest in percentage of 5 grade students passing STAAR Reading and Math the 1st administration.

Principal Linton, who entered as leader in 2001, moved this school from an unacceptable rating to a Blue Ribbon school in 2004. We’ve maintained a Recognized or Met Standard status in her tenure.

The staff is very supportive of the principal and goes well beyond daily procedures to ensure the success of all learners.

This is the first school I’ve encountered where teachers are willing to spend an extra two hours daily for tutorial services. This staff also spends four hours on Saturday’s for tutorial services.

The Morningside Children’s Partnership allocated $75,000 for extra support staff. We now have all day tutors for pullout. These tutors provide interventions for struggling students in Reading and Math.

We were also nominated for Harvard University’s Most Impressive Urban School. We didn’t win the nomination but was Honorably Mentioned as one of the Top 40 in the U.S.

Table 11

Pass Rate for School

STAAR Pass Rate for School

100

ThirdFourthFifth

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Source: TAPR 2014-2015

* TEA voided all state scores for 3rd Math.

Carroll Peak Elementary faculty and staff are committed to student achievement. We pledge our best in Reading, Math and “all the rest”. We believe that each student is a unique individual and we must do everything we can to meet their individual needs. This means that all students must be treated with dignity and respect. Developing lifelong learners who become productive citizens is our #1 goal. To ensure we meet our goal, we must create a safe, warm and nurturing learning environment for ALL of our students.

Innovative Programs for District

Life after High School- This program helps students with special needs prepare for jobs by the end of the school year at Texas Wesleyan University and the community. The program is licensed through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and is in partnership with the Tarrant County Rehabilitation Services.

Dare to Discover- A two week High Academic Performers (HAP) intersession that offers multi-aged classes for academically advanced students. All classes provide hands-on activities that inspire creativity, problem solving and critical thinking.

Special Interest Programs- offers its own unique thematic approach to learning. All share rigorous academic curriculum.

EdTV- The district’s web and local channel highlights student achievement, district initiatives, information for parents, college prep programs and opportunities through the cooperative efforts of the FWISD. The community at large and the private sector have access to information.

Friends for Life- District “YouTube” channel that provides videos on issues students may face with scenarios or suggestions for solving the problem.

It’s Not Okay (INOK) - encourages students to make healthy decisions and ask for help when they are faced with bullying, substance abuse and ethical challenges.

DiG iN 1:1 Initiative- provides students with interactive tutorials for digital learning.

Ready Rosie- is an app that assists students in literacy. It teaches phonics, phonological awareness, comprehension, and fluency.

FWISD has 5 productive services that are beneficial for student’s social, psychological, academic, education and health related needs. These services promote academic achievement by fostering mental health and removing barriers to satisfactory student performance.

O.P.E.N. Doors provides the 1,964 homeless and at-risk students with clothing, supplies, tutoring, transportation, nutrition and supplies. OPEN Doors hold workshops for parents in meeting space donated by Fort Worth Science Museum.

United Way of Tarrant County awarded 11 schools in the district a Literacy Intervention Camp. It is held three days a week for 26 weeks. Many students who participate in the program, reading rates advance by 4 levels.

Guidance and Counseling which provides systematic, planned approach for helping all students acquire and apply basic life skills and makes optimal use of the special knowledge and skills of school counselors.

Prevention Education enhances student achievement by delivering programs that encourage self-responsibility and full realization of potential.

Adolescent Pregnancy Services assist pregnant and parenting students to remain in or return to the educational setting until graduation.

School’s Greatest Problems. District’s Greatest Problem. What is being done?

Carroll Peak’s biggest problem is tardiness and absenteeism. Many of the parents do not appear to understand nor care for the importance being on time and in attendance for the school day. Ms. Linton, along with the PTA and The Morningside Children’s Partnership has implemented a reward system for students who are punctual and in attendance daily for each six week term. $25,000 was allocated in incentives such as bikes, tablets, dinner with the family and breakfast for the parents.

FWISD’s greatest problem is collaboration (buying in to the curriculum frameworks).

Last year, our district constructed a team to develop a framework from the TEKS for student learning. Through this framework teachers are to develop lessons using materials and resources purchased by the district. The idea was to make the work load for teachers easier. Instead, this concept has made it harder. Many teachers are complaining on the amount of time they are spending each week planning. Many are expressing they are spending four and five hours just to plan. Not including gathering resources. UEA has stepped in to mediate this situation, through this mediation; they discovered Fort Worth is in violation of the excessive paperwork policy for teachers. As of date, nothing has been solved. Several teachers have resigned and moved to other districts. Many are in anticipation of June so they can resign. Many others are just flat out refusing to cooperate.

Demographic Study

Carroll Peak Elementary

Fort Worth Independent School District

[The purpose of this study is to understand the historical, political and statistical

aspect of Fort Worth ISD, Carroll Peak Elementary and the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood.]

Spring2016

Crystal Michele Pugh

ADMN 5503

February 14, 2016

Ann Sutherland Secretary District 6

Matthew Avilia

District 8

Norman Robbins District 7

Judy Needham District 5

T.A. Sims District 4

Tobi Jackson District 2

Ashley Paz 2nd Vice President District 9

Christene C Moss 1st Vice President District 3

Cinto Ramos

President District 1

Board Of Education

Michael Sorum Deputy Superintendent

Kent Scribner

Superintendent

Steve Shepard Chief Internal Officer

Sammy Monge

Chief Human Capital Management

Kyle Davie

Chief Technology Officer

Art Cavzos

Chief District Technology Officer

Vicki Burris Chief Officer of Capital Projects

Barbara Griffith Senior Communications Officer

Valerie Carrillo Chief Legal Counsel

Elsie Schiro Chief Financial Officer

Sherry Breed Chief Leadership and Learning

Kevin Greene Executive Director Athletics

Elsie Schiro

Chief Financial Officer

Deborah Cooper Brown Fiscal Operations

Tracy Marshall Executive Director Grant Development

Charles Richardson Executive Director Risk Management

Jonathan Bey Executive Director

Board Of Education

Kent Scribner Superintendent

Steve Sheppard

Chief Internal Auditor

Kathy Perkins

Senior Internal Auditor

Loretta Salvatore Senior Internal Auditor

Carla Williams Senior Internal Auditor CIP

Debbie Egly

Audit Manager

Art Cavazos

Chief District Operations

Gil Griffin

General Manger

Maintenance and Operations

Mike Naughton

Director

Facilities Planning

Louis Alonzo

Director Area1

David Guerra

Director Area 2

Steve Grant

Director Area 3

Glen Headlee

Director Child Nutrition and Services

Carl Alfred

Fleet Operations and Auxillary Services

Shirley Morris

Director

Transportation

Bill Ray

Director Safety and Security

Kyle Davie

Chief Technology Officer

Robert Mendez

Executive Director Development and Support

Nichole Drumgole

Director Student Information System

Becky Navarre

Assistant Superintendent Educational Technology and Support

Aaron Stone Executive Director Strategic Operations

Modeny Mojica

Project Manager

Lisa Dubin

Customer Experience

Sammy Monge

Chief

Rufino Mendoza

Executive Director Employee Relations

Aracely Chavez

Director Operations

Michael Menchacha

Director Office of Professional Standards

Cliff Mayer

Director Human Capital Management

Rafaela Gomez

Transactional Team Coordinator

Barbara Griffin

Senior Communications Officer

Jennifer Perez

Director Family Communication

Phyllis Snider

Director Community & Strategic Partnerships

Scott JuVette

Director Marketing & Multimedia Strategies

Clint Bond

Director External & Emergency Management

Rebecca Slack

Special Projects

Angela Garcia

Strategic Communications Coordinator

John Cope

Web Master Coordinator

Michael Sorum

Deputy Superintendent

Sherry Breed

Chief Of leadership, Learning and Student Support

Mauro Serrano Assistant Superintendent Adult Education and School Improvement

Karen Molinar

Assistant Superintendent Learning Network 1

Margaret Balandran

Assistant Superintendent Learning Network 2

Cherie Washington

Assistant Superintendent Learning Network 3

LaTanya Walker

Director of Research

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