School Profile

PAMELA NICKLEBERRY

Westlawn Elementary School

410 Westlawn Drive
Tearkana , Texas 75503

The vision of Westlawn Elementary is to develop students who understand the

importance of making a difference in their community and excel in all
academic areas.
Our mission is to provide a balanced curriculum while specializing in the
learning styles of students in grades 3-5 with an emphasis on leadership and
community action through the integration of Franklin Coveys The Leader
in Me program.

Westlawn thrives to immerse students in hands on learning both creative and authentic. Westlawn
thrives in teaching students to give back to the community as well. Some of the projects that our
students are involved include:
A Garden for Hope which vegetables are planted and cared for by our fifth grade students. When the
vegetables are full grown and picked they are distributed to the elderly and students who may lack
food at home.
Coats for Kids is lead by our third grade students. Students bring in coats they have outgrown and
they are cleaned by a local cleaner who volunteers their services. All coats are given to our students
at our neighboring Early Literacy Center.
Our fourth grade students lead our canned food drive. All canned goods collected are donated to our
citys Randy Sams Shelter.

Westlawn Elementary has a student population which consists of over 90% from low
socioeconomic backgrounds. There are approximately 333 students on campus each day.
126 Third graders
92 Fourth graders
115 Fifth graders
Of those students 83.6% are African Americans, 7% Hispanic, and 5% White.

Results of the 2015 STAAR indicates Westlawns Accountability Rating is now in phase two. The information below depicts the Performance Index Report and
Distinction Designations given by TEA (Texas Education Agency). Teachers are now working feverishly to close the gaps through Rti and other programs .

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2015 Accountability Summary WESTLAWN EL (019907108) - TEXARKANA ISD
Accountability Rating Improvement Required
Met Standards on Did Not Meet Standards on - Student Progress - Student Achievement - Closing Performance Gaps - Postsecondary Readiness In 2015, to receive a Met Standard or
Met Alternative Standard rating, districts and campuses must meet targets on three indexes: Index 1 or Index 2 and Index 3 and Index 4.
Performance Index Report
Index 1 Student Achievement (Target Score=60)
Index 2 Student Progress (Target Score=30)
Index 3 Closing Performance Gaps (Target Score=28)
Index 4 Postsecondary Readiness (Target Score=12)
Distinction Designation
Academic Achievement in Reading/ELA NO DISTINCTION EARNED
Academic Achievement in Mathematics NOT ELIGIBLE
Academic Achievement in Science NO DISTINCTION EARNED
Academic Achievement in Social Studies NOT ELIGIBLE
Top 25 Percent Student Progress NO DISTINCTION EARNED
Top 25 Percent Closing Performance Gaps NO DISTINCTION EARNED
Postsecondary Readiness NO DISTINCTION EARNED
Campus Demographics
Campus Type Elementary Campus Size 325 Students Grade Span 03 - 05 Percent Economically Disadvantaged 96.6 Percent English Language Learners 2.8 Mobility Rate 25.9 State
System Safeguards
Number and Percent of Indicators Met Performance Rates 0 out of 9 = 0% Participation Rates 3 out of 3 = 100% Graduation Rates N/A Total 3 out of 12 = 25%

Westlawn is located on 410 Westlawn Drive in Texarkana, Texas. Any student who is new to the
Texarkana Independent School District or who did not complete the prior school year in a
TISD school is REQUIRED to complete the registration process.
Parents may go to the district website at txkisd.net and complete registration online or by
contacting via phone or in person the administrative secretary at the Office of Quality
Assurance and Management Information Services on 4241 Summerhill Road, Texarkana,
Texas 75503.

Westlawn offers all elementary core academics (Math, Science, Health, Social Studies, English Language Arts)
along with the electives of Robotics, Library, Fine Arts, Technology, and Physical Education.
The districts Elementary Gifted and Talented Academy is located on the Westlawn campus and offers the
extracurricular programs Precious Gems and the Red Tie Club for students who maintain an A average in all areas.

Teacher Tenure

The staff of Westlawn consists of 34 core teachers and 8 Special Education teachers. The
district now requires all teachers on campus to be highly qualified. Each teacher on campus
has a Masters degree or taking classes to receive one.
All staff members have been trained in Stephen Coveys Leader In Me program, Eric Jensens
Teaching with the Brain in Mind, and Ruby Paynes Poverty program.

So Why Send Your Child to Westlawn?

Westlawn is the recipient of Apple Connect ED grant which will
provide iPads for every child along with teacher devices such as
Apple TV, teacher Macbooks and i Pads.
* Westlawn upholds and models the six character traits:

* Westlawn provides a safe and supportive learning environment .

1.

Honesty

Westlawn communicates frequently and meet annually with

families about student progress.

2.

Responsibility

* Westlawn provides opportunities for parental environment.

3.

Respect

* Westlawn pledges to make school accessible and welcoming for

4.

Perserverance

5.

Kindness

6.

Patience

families.

We Provide a Passport to LEARNING!