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Ursula Stephens Elementary. Home of the Stallions.
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Ursula Stephens Elementary Home of the Stallions
Stephens believes that all students are gifted, talented and intelligent. Through the use of differentiated instructional practices, the various needs of all students can be met. With enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and explore, students continue to build upon the foundation that was established for them by dedicated teachers and staff members. School Vision
Campus History Ursula Stephens Elementary was opened in the 2007-2008 school year. Stephens was named after Ursula Stephens, a Mexican American educator that served 22 years in the Katy Independent School District where Stephens is Located. In its sixth year of operation Stephens Elementary has become a pillar in the communities of Sundown Glen, Western Pines and Creek Bend by developing valuable relationships with members of the community as well as partnerships with local businesses.
Campus Achievements • Accountability Rating • 2008: Recognized • 2009 Recognized • 2010 Exemplary • 2011 Exemplary • 2010-2011 TAKS Scores • Reading: 90% met standard • Math : 90% met standard • Writing: 92% met standard • Science: 89% met standard Stephens was awarded Gold Performance Acknowledgment for being commended in science and for comparable improvement in reading and mathematics.
Student Demographics • Ethnic Distribution • Hispanic 64% • White 17.1% • African American 12% • Asian 7.1% • Native American 0.4% • Special Programs Allotment • Special Education 10.5% • Bilingual / ESOL 44.4% • Gifted / Talented 2.8% • Student Profile • Low Income 65.3% • LEP 45.6% • At-Risk 60.1% • Mobility (2009-2010) 11.8%
Campus Staff Teachers by Ethnicity African American 3.5% Hispanic 31.4% White 54.5% Asian 5.3% Two or More Races 5.3% Teachers by Experience Beginning Teachers 3.0% 1-5 Years 46.1% 6-10 Years 22.6% 11-20 Years 21.2% Over 20 Years 7.1% Staff by Numbers Teachers 56.7 Professional Staff 2.0 Campus Admin. 2.0 Educational Aides 17.5 Total Minority Staff 33.8
Campus Culture • Stephens has put forth a great effort to create a healthy and productive environment on campus. Here are just a few examples of this effort: • Opportunities given to staff to collaborate amongst themselves and with administration in matters of instruction and other school decisions. • Open door policy has been established by administration. • Leadership is empathetic of staff members • Expectations are transparent and communication flows in both directions. These are just a few examples of policies that have shaped the culture of Stephens Elementary
Campus Affirmation We are gifted talented and intelligent believe in yourself because we all believe in you. Stephens Elementary striving for excellence one student at a time!!!
Campus Motto We live each day with courage We take pride in all we do. We are the Stephens Stallions. Home of the Silver and Blue. YEEE HAAAW!!!
References and Campus Information Katy ISD . (2011). Katy Independent School District . Retrieved September 18, 2012, from Stephens Elementary : http://kisdwebs.katyisd.org/campuses/USE/Pages/AboutUs.aspx Texas Education Agency . (2011). Academic Excellence Indicator System. Austin : TEA. Ursula Stephens Elementary 2715 Fry Road Katy, Texas 77449 Main: 281.234.0200 Fax: 281.644.1680 Principal: Stephanie Vaughan Asst. Principal: Yvette Sylvan