Strategic Direction #1: Improving teaching and personalized learning for the development of each learner.
| How will we measure? |
Increase the number of students meeting state standards in Reading and Math by 2-6 percentage points. |
| What are we doing? |
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Comprehensive alignment of curriculum across all three middle schools
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The addition of advanced coursework in 7th grade Language Arts and planning for 8th grade Language Arts and 7th grade Science.
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Teacher teams (PLCs) analyze common summative assessment data to find trends & growth areas in instructional practices to improve student learning outcomes.
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Professional development focused on rigorous, equitable learning for all students by developing students’ abilities to read, write, speak, and listen.
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Regular check-ins with students to make sure they’re growing in their learning
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Lessons that involve active learning by students
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| What will you notice? |
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Explicit teaching of essential academic vocabulary and reading strategies
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Collaboration between students using 4 domains of language: reading, writing, listening, speaking
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Students assigned to WIN for academic support.
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Students carrying the cognitive load and being challenged to think deeply about the content in their classrooms.
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Strategic Direction #2: Fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
| How will we measure? |
Increase the number of students saying they have a trusted adult at school and feel safe at school. |
| What are we doing? |
- Counselors meet with every single student 3x per year.
- Intentional lessons in Advisory about school community, individual growth, and the importance of leadership
- Clear school-wide expectations for positive student engagement
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| What will you notice? |
- Students greeted by name as they enter classrooms
- Focused instruction and a calmer environment between classes
- Regular updates about advisory lessons with suggestions about how to support emotional growth at home
- Increased immediate communication between school and home
- Increased PRIDE from students and families of our school
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