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Building Improvement Plan

A photo of the entrance of Bayless High School in the summer time

Every year, Bayless High School administration presents a building improvement plan to the Board of Education. It outlines the school's priorities for the year and how it will help students grow. Below is a condensed version covering  the key areas staff is focusing on to support every student’s success: Academic Excellence, Attendance/Belonging and College, Career and Life Readiness.

Printable version of BIP

Academic Excellence

We Are

  • Using i-Ready to identify each student’s strengths and needs in reading and math.
  • Improving writing in all courses through the CERCA framework.
  • Supporting English Learners and all students with SIOP strategies.
  • Encouraging more use of the school library to grow academic and independent reading habits.

We Will

  • Reduce the number of students reading below grade level and help more reach proficiency.
  • Provide targeted math support so students meet grade-level expectations.
  • Continue teacher training in literacy and differentiated instruction.

We Expect to See

  • More students performing at or above grade level in reading and math.
  • Stronger writing skills in every subject.
  • Students using reading and writing to think critically and express ideas.

How Families Can Help

  • Encourage your student to read at least 15 minutes a day.
  • Ask them to share something they’ve written or a project they are proud of from school.
  • Support attendance and participation in Level Up or Tutoring.
  • Celebrate i-Ready Growth.

College, Career and Life Readiness

We Are

  • Monitoring progress on EOC exams in English, Algebra, Biology and Government.
  • Offering ACT Prep courses and tutoring.
  • Regularly meeting with students for advising and post-graduation planning.
  • Using attendance and MTSS meeting to support students in need of extra help.

We Will

  • Increase the number of students scoring proficient or advanced on EOCs.
  • Use academic and attendance data to provide targeted support to students.
  • Improve communication with families about goals, attendance and next steps after high school.
  • Strengthen teamwork among teachers, counselors and families to keep students on track.

We Expect to See

  • More students proficient or advanced on EOC exams.
  • Higher ACT scores and stronger college-and-career-readiness results.
  • Better attendance and engagement.

How Families Can Help

  • Check grades in Infinite Campus and reach out with concerns.
  • Encourage your child to join ACT Prep, tutoring or Level Up
  • Talk about future plans and how classes support those goals.
  • Stress the importance of being present and on-time daily.

Attendance and Belonging

We Are

  • Working towards a 95% or higher attendance rate with ongoing communication.
  • Using Panorama Playbook strategies to support motivation, attendance and SEL skills.
  • Providing counseling lessons and intervention meetings for student well-being.
  • Sharing updates and celebrations through newsletters and family communication.

We Will

  • Strengthen outreach to families of children with frequent absences or tardies.
  • Continue advisory lessons focused on character, responsibility and resilience.
  • Provide staff training on social-emotional learning and building connections.
  • Celebrate positive attendance, citizenship and involvement throughout the year.

We Expect to See

  • Attendance at or above 95% across all grade levels.
  • Greater student belonging, motivation and engagement.
  • Fewer absences and tardies, leading to improved academic performance.

How Families Can Help

  • Make daily attendance a priority.
  • Notify the school quickly about absences and help your student catch up.
  • Encourage involvement in clubs, sports or service activities.
  • Read newsletters and emails to stay informed and engaged.