• What is STaR ChartWhat is STaR Chart• Lexington Middle Lexington Middle

School Year in School Year in ReviewReview

• Lexington Middle Lexington Middle School STaR Chart School STaR Chart Data TableData Table

• Lexington Middle Lexington Middle School STaR Chart School STaR Chart SummarySummary

• Lexington Middle Lexington Middle School STaR Chart School STaR Chart Progress towards Progress towards ImprovementImprovement

Texas STaR Chart

• Acronym for School Technology and Readiness

• A tool for educators to plan, budget, and evaluate progress of technology.

• Aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020

• For more information go to : http://starchart.esc12.net

• 1 of 3 schools in the Lexington Independent School District

• District is a Recognized District• Academically Acceptable

Campus• Grades 6 – 8 with 224 students• 76% of students passed all

TAKS tests• Average of 9.6 students per a

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Key Areas

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Lexington Middle School STaR Chart Data Table

STaR Chart data not

available for 2007-2008

reporting year

Lexington Middle SchoolSTaR Chart Summary

• Overall LMS STaR Chart dropped from 2006-2007 to 2008-2009 by 3 points

• All key areas classified as Developing Tech in 2008-2009

• Strongest key areas are Infrastructure for Technology and Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

• Weakest key areas are Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development

Lexington Middle SchoolSTaR Chart

Progress towards Improvement

• Designated computer lab for core curriculum classes with LAN Internet connection

• Adopted CScope curriculum with integrated technology throughout lessons in core classes

• Access to streaming video in every classroom

Resources

2008-2009 School Report Card, Lexington Middle School, Texas Education Agency, 2009.

Texas Campus STaR Chart Summary, 2008-2009, Lexington Middle School, Texas Education Agency, April 25, 2009.

Texas Campus STaR Chart Summary, 2006-2007, Lexington Middle School, Texas Education Agency, May 19, 2007.

Texas STaR Chart, Campus Chart, Texas Education Agency, 2006.

Created by Tammy Alford for EDLD 5306 – ET8021