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“One Vision, One Voice, One Victory!”
South Johnson Elementary School
Mission Statement: One Vision, One Voice, One Victory!
#BeginningWithTheEndInMind
#TheBestIsYetToCome
ONE VISION:
Empowered students in an inclusive culture with a strong focus on the academic and social
emotional needs of all learners.
ONE VOICE:
Decisions and conversations aligned with the
vision, core beliefs and core values of South Johnson Elementary.
ONE VICTORY:
Students consistently exceed expected growth!
OUR CORE BELIEFS AND VALUES:
We believe all children can learn and grow.
We believe that everyone can be a leader.
We believe that everyone has strengths.
We believe that students should be empowered to
take ownership of their goals and progress.
We believe in educating the whole child.
OUR PRIORITY GOALS:
We will establish positive, productive learning environments.
We will focus on Grade Level Proficiency and College and Career Readiness.
We will remove all barriers to learning and provide academic and behavior interventions as needed.
We will develop positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders for the benefit of our students.
A Few of Our GATORiffic Strengths:
Our students met expected growth during the 2018-2019 and 2020-2021 school years. Our students EXCEEDED expected growth and our school was recognized for exemplary growth (top 10% in the state) in 21-22. Proficiency rates continue to increase in 2023 and we look forward to exceeding growth expectations once again!
26 students (2nd-5th grade) qualified for AIG services based on 2021-2022 EOY data (due in part to our K-2 nurturing, acceleration and transition classes).
We maintain a strong focus on the social-emotional, mental health and self-care needs of our students, staff and families. School-wide practices are embedded to ensure connections are made with every
child (or family), every day (RHITHM check-ins, Morning Meetings, whole group and small group SEL sessions, CFST meetings, Lunch Bunch Groups, NBA Program, Grade Level DEAR groups, .etc)
Every teacher is held accountable for employing exemplary instructional practices on a daily basis.
Early intervention is a high priority. A multi-tiered system of support is provided with fidelity.
Our state-of-the-art media center is equipped with a green screen, maker-spaces, lego tables, coding kits, drones and robots. We also have 2 book machines to which all students have access throughout the year.
All learning spaces are outfitted with smart TVs, swivels and flexible seating.
Students have a variety of leadership opportunities: Student Council, Beta Club, The Gems, The GATOR Academy, Gator Helpers and PBIS Gators of the Month.
Our Pursuits:
We are working towards increasing our school performance grade to a B or higher.
We will continue to pursue grants to add new and emerging technology to our learning spaces and labs.
We are actively recruiting innovative and highly qualified educators to add to our team.
We will create new opportunities that empower our students and families as leaders within the school community.
We will continue to incorporate structures, strategies and processes to ensure student outcomes are improved.
