PREFACE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. SCHOOL SYSTEM POLICIES AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

III. CRITERIA FOR EFFECTIVENESS

1. Achievement Analysis
   • Expected Levels of Achievement
   • Early Grade/Upper Grade Analysis
   • Cross-Subject Analysis
   • Advanced Placement Analysis
   • Achievement/Gradepoint Average: Grade Inflation Analysis
2. Attendance Analysis
   • Student Attendance
   • Teacher Attendance
   • Drop-out Information

IV. CORRELATES OF EFFECTIVENESS

1. Leadership
2. Emphasis on Learning
3. School Climate
4. Monitoring Student Progress
5. High Expectations

V. COMMENDATIONS

VI. RECOMMENDATIONS

VII. APPENDICES

1. List of Documents Examined
2. Texas Education Agency - FWISD Indicators by Demographic Group
3. 1997 Low Performing Schools Projections Using 1995 TAAS Data
4. Levels of Achievement
5. Formula for Computing Teacher Absence Index (TAI)
6. School Accountability Program