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EPISD Mission and Board Goals

The mission of the El Paso Independent School District is to meet the diverse needs of all students and empower them to become successful members of a global community.”

Board of Trustee Goals:

  1. EPISD schools will attain high student achievement through a meaningful, motivational educational experience in an environment of teamwork, so that everyone is vested in the success of all students.
  2. The EPISD will provide a challenging learning environment by investing in and utilizing the resources and assets of the District in order to maximize achievement for all students.
  3. The EPISD will graduate mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy students who are life-time learners, successful in the world of work and post-secondary pursuits, and as contributing 21st century citizens.
  4. The EPISD will minimize the negative impact on the environment and will educate our students to do the same. (*New Board Goal-Approved by Board of Trustees May 26, 2009)

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Superintendent’s 5 Year Goals and Targets:

Metric: Percent
students who
met standard		 TAKS - All Students
2003-
04 		2004-
05 		2005-
06 		2006-
07 		2007-
08 		2008-09 Targets
Attained Targets Attained 2009-
10 		2010-
11
Reading/ELA 72% 75% 80% 83% 86% 89% 88% 90% 91%
Writing 82% 84% 84% 89% 90% 91% 92% 92% 93%
Social Studies 79% 81% 80% 85% 87% 89% 91% 91% 92%
Mathematics 56% 59% 63% 68% 76% 78% 80% 80% 82%
Science 53% 56% 61% 65% 66% 72% 74% 76% 80%

Data Source: 2003-2008 Texas Education Agency, AEIS Indicators
2008-2009 data are based on preliminary TAKS data, July, 2009


Goal #1   Increase student performance on TAKS

  • Objective 1A:  Attain or exceed 90% on Reading/ELA TAKS - All Students
  • Objective 1B:  Attain or exceed 92% on Writing/ELA TAKS - All Students
  • Objective 1C:  Attain or exceed 91% on Social Studies/ELA TAKS - All Students
  • Objective 1D:  Attain or exceed 80% on Mathematics/ELA TAKS - All Students
  • Objective 1E:  Attain or exceed 76% on Science/ELA TAKS - All Students
  • Objective 1F:  Attain or exceed 43% of written compositions rated 3 or 4 as a College Path Early Indicator
  • Objective 1G:  Attain or exceed 36% of students scoring above 2300 Scale Score on TAKS - Math
  • Objective 1H:  Attain or exceed 42% of students scoring above 2300 Scale Score on TAKS - Reading

Goal #2   Improve Accountability Ratings of Schools (both Federal and State)

  • Objective 2A:  All EPISD schools will meet Federal AYP standards for accountability.
  • Objective 2B:  All EPISD schools will meet State standards for accountability.

Goal #3   Increase/Improve High School Performance

  • Objective 3A:  Attain or exceed 50% in Mathematics (Texas Success Initiative)
  • Objective 3B:  Attain or exceed 50% in English Language Arts (Texas Success Initiative)
  • Objective 3C:  Attain or exceed 88% on High School Completion Rate (without GED)
  • Objective 3D:  Attain or exceed 75% on High School Graduation Rate

Goal #4   Provide career awareness, exploration, and preparation opportunities including Career Education at the High School level

  • Objective 4A:  Attain or exceed 93% students graduating under the Recommended High School Program and the Distinguished Achievement Program
  • Objective 4B:  Ensure that 100% freshmen have a Personal Graduation Plan with 4 years of math and science

Goal #5   Increase college readiness and facilitate post-secondary transition at every high school

  • Objective 5A:  Attain or exceed targets for SAT/ACT Tested, At/Above Criterion, Mean SAT and SAT scores.
  • Objective 5B:  Attain or exceed targets for College-Ready Graduates
  • Objective 5C:  Increase the number of students tested in Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate
  • Objective 5D:  Increase the percentage of student completing Advanced/Dual Credit courses
  • Objective 5E:  Increase the number of scholarships received by at least 5% per campus

Goal #6   Sustain EPISD Stakeholder advocacy and engagement by nuturing a student-centered organizational culture at the District and campus levels

  • Objective 6A:  Increase the number of parents and community members involved in District and campus activities by 3% as measured by number of Volunteers in Public Schools
  • Objective 6B:  Increase the number of parents and community members involved in District and campus activities by 3% as measured by number of Partners in Education

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The El Paso ISD does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX and Section 504 may be referred to the district compliance officer, Vincent Sheffield, at 881-2619; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 881-2527.


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