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SHMS SIT Plan 2023-2024
- SHMS Vision: SHMS will utilize data to drive curricular and extracurricular programs, results, and offerings while utilizing 21st century technology and strategies to enhance learning and to support the whole child.
- SHMS Mission: Our mission at SHMS is to equip our students with the skills necessary to reach their full potential and to compete globally in a mutually respectful, secure and nurturing learning environment.
- SHMS Belief Statements:
- All students have the potential to achieve, although at different paces.
- Engaging the student’s family and community in the education process enhances learning and academic achievement.
- Relationships are an important component in a prevention-based discipline program and in the academic success of the whole child.
Goal #
Goal
Responsible Party
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By June 2024, SHMS will obtain a 10% increase in proficiency in cohort Math and Reading Achievement.
Strickland
A1.05 (small groups)
A2.01 & A4.02 (PLCs)
A2.04 (Develop standard-aligned instruction)
A4.01 (MTSS)
A4.16 (Student Transitions)
B2.03 (Schedule for PLCs)
B3.03 (Principal schedule for walkthroughs/observations)
C2.01 (Use Date to make decisions)
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Students will participate in at least one field trip during the school year to enhance/extend classroom instruction
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Secure two Academic Support TAs to be used for support and resources in academic classes
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Purchase technology devices (teacher laptops, classroom chromeboxes, headset, Smart TVs) to support academic learning
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Create and utilize NEW MTSS Interventionist position to oversee the MTSS process to support the social, physical, emotional and academic needs of students
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Distribute a monthly newsletter to include parent resources and utilize Blackboard Connect, the lobby board and social media to communicate with parents
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Utilize Math & Reading Curriculum for alignment and engagement with 80% fidelity
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Host Parent Nights and daytime meetings to increase parent participation and provide resources for parents/guardians (Intramural Night, Student Performance paired w/ Parent Night, SpartanFest (Night full of Spartan Resources, Coffee w/ the Counselors, Fireside Chats with Admin, AIG Advisory,EC Conf, PBIS Conference, etc.)
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Utilize small groups at least twice a week to address deficits and/or accelerate students in the classroom
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Provide transitional programs for 6th - 8th grades, including Jumpstart, 8th grade Transition, 6th grade Orientation, etc.
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Provide professional development opportunities for staff (MS Conf, STEAM Conf, AIG Conf, Making Schools Work Conf, etc)
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Implement STEAM in select classrooms to support problem solving while strengthening content areasUtilize Data Walls / EOG Trackers and Teacher Data Conferences to establish progress and next steps
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Celebrate accomplishments of students each nine weeks / semester
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Utilize the media center to encourage reading and build fluency and knowledge through media resources (Maker Space)
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Provide instructional resources to support learning in the classroom (STEM KITS, Nearpod, Classkick, EOG Prep Materials, Reading Scope Magazine, Technology Equip)
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Incorporate Instructional Rounds quarterly to allow staff to observe quality instruction and gain strategies
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By June 2024, SHMS will reduce loss of instructional time by decreasing the number of OFFICE DISCIPLINE REFERRALS (ODRs) by 20% school-wide.
Graves
A1.07 (Employ Effective Classroom Management)
A4.06 (SEL)
B2.03 (Schedule for duties)
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Create and use Student Accountability Contract to hold students accountable for grades/attendance
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Create a master schedule to include teams as a means to curb behaviors and build relationships
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Utilize FLEX TIME to provide SEL skills for students and build relationships through intramurals, SEL Nearpod lessons, Clubs, and/or Social Media Responsibility Training for students
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Create a duty schedule that maximizes supervision of students in high need areas during transitions, arrival and dismissal, including support staff and the SRO
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Continue to use chill out stations for students (Student Support), in addition create Staff Chill Out Stations (Breastfeeding Room)
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Provide staff training on Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, PBIS, Harry Wong Training, Engagement Strategies and review policy/procedures concerning discipline for consistency
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Utilize grade level competitions to set goals and monitor office referrals per grade level
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Establish Men’s and Women’s Clubs to encourage respect and teach skills for success in and out of the school setting
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Establish Saturday Academy, in and out of school tutoring which will include social skills training
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By June 2024, the teacher turnover rate will be reduced by 20% to maintain a well-trained and dedicated staff.
Miller
B2.01 (Supports Teachers)
C1.06 (BT Program)
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Implement SHMS BT Lead to provide training and support throughout the year to include summer orientation
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Provide in-depth classroom management training for teachers with 1 - 3 years experience
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Provide a buddy pool, outside of the BTs Team, for additional support and resources
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Create a PBIS Initiative for Staff to recognize the great deeds and contributions of staff members
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Schedule team building activities at least once a month to build camaraderie amongst staff via the Sunshine Committee
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Create a chill out space for staff to meditate, chill out and/or regroup when needed (Lactation Room)
SIT Meeting Dates for the Year:
JAN 8, FEB 12, MAR 11, APR 15, MAY 13
Location SHMS: Media Center Time: 4:00pm
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