Literacy SMART Goal:

For the 2025-2026 school year, 50% of students in grades 1-5 will meet or exceed their projected growth goal on MAP Reading from Fall to Spring.

SMARTIE GOAL: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 20 Black students in grades 2-5 who fell below the 40th percentile will meet or exceed their projected growth goal on the Spring MAP Reading.

The school team will…Provide targeted small group instruction and differentiated instruction to support students’ literacy development. To help our students succeed, we will hold regular meetings with our teachers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). During these meetings, teachers will work together to check how well students are doing in reaching their goals. By looking at data and discussing how students are performing, teachers will make any needed changes to their teaching methods. This teamwork ensures that every student gets the support they need to thrive.

Families will…Collaborate with school staff to assist their students in their literacy growth. Commit to promoting daily reading habits at home. 

Students will… Actively engage in literacy activities and acquire the necessary skills to enhance their comprehension and reading proficiency. Take full ownership of their learning and MAP goal progress.

Math SMART Goal

For the 2025-2026 school year, 50% of students in grades 1-5 will meet or exceed their projected growth goal on MAP Math from Fall to Spring.

SMARTIE GOAL: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 30 Black students in grades 2-5 who fell below the 40th percentile will meet or exceed their projected growth goal on the Spring MAP Math.

The school team will…Provide opportunities for cooperative learning through Illustrative Math games, Number Talks, use of manipulatives, and Turn and Talk strategies. In conjunction with these strategies, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) will meet regularly to collaboratively review student progress towards established goals. By analyzing data and discussing student performance, staff will make necessary adjustments to their instructional approaches, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed.

Families will…Families will be invited to a family math night that will provide families with valuable resources and strategies to support their children’s math skills and fluency.  During the evening, family members will receive helpful tips, examples, and methods to encourage mathematical reasoning at home. Families are encouraged to share what they will need to support their child’s learning at home.

Students will…Participate in Illustrative Math games and engage in mathematical discussions through Number Talks and Turn and Talk activities within the classroom. These activities will foster an environment where students can express their mathematical reasoning and collaborate with peers.

To support their understanding, students will utilize manipulatives and cooperative learning strategies. This hands-on approach will enhance their problem-solving skills and deepen their comprehension of mathematical concepts, aligning with our school improvement goals.

Attendance SMART Goal:

When using Attendance reports from Panorama, increase the Attendance Percentage to 93% in May 2026.

SMARTIE GOAL: By May 2026, we will reduce the chronic absenteeism rate of black students from 51% to 41% using attendance reports from Panorama.

The school team will….Facilitate connections with families through postcards, phone calls, and quarterly activities. Clearly outline and share attendance expectations with families to ensure understanding and compliance. Form an attendance committee tasked with creating and implementing schoolwide attendance initiatives, including: quarterly celebrations, monthly awards (trophies) for attendance, explicit teaching of attendance expectations to students. Organize “High-Five Fridays” to promote positive attendance behaviors and motivate students to attend school.

Families will…Receive information from the school outlining the attendance expectations and recognize their commitment to fostering a learning environment that values regular attendance, which significantly impacts their child’s academic success. By prioritizing getting their child to school, families contribute to their overall development and educational achievements.

Students will…Learn and clearly understand the expectations for school attendance. Students will receive recognition and reinforcements for attendance through quarterly celebrations, monthly awards (trophies), and “High-Five Fridays.”

Climate and Culture SMART Goal:

By May 2026, we will reduce the number of major discipline referrals by 35%.

SMARTIE GOAL: For the 2025-2026 school year, decrease the number of major discipline referrals for Black students by 25%.

The school team will…Focus on strengthening our classroom management plans through the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success (CHAMPS). Commit to ongoing professional development aimed at improving Tier 1 supports to create a positive classroom environment. Develop and refine strategies for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports to address individual student needs effectively.

Implement quarterly celebrations to acknowledge student effort and achievements, fostering a culture of recognition and motivation. Create a more supportive and effective learning environment for all students.

Families will…Partner with school staff in supporting their child’s social emotional needs and high expectations for student conduct. Attend a family social emotional learning event to support social emotional learning.

Students will…Develop a clear understanding of classroom and school-wide expectations. Students will develop self-regulation skills by participating in a daily Social Emotional Learning block. This will be achieved through the implementation of the 7 Mindsets Curriculum.