Strategic Plan

Mission

In a safe and nurturing environment, with collaboration of all stakeholders, provide all students with a quality, rigorous curriculum that develops curious, experienced, and compassionate learners that think positively and globally.

Vision

A school of excellence that empowers students, to become curious, considerate, lifelong learners who are internationally minded and college and career ready.

SMART Goal #1

By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the 3rd–5th grade students will increase scoring proficient or above in ELA from 17% to 22% proficient and from 5% to 10% distinguished.

SMART Goal #2

By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the 3rd–5th grade students will increase scoring proficient or above in MATH from 22% to 30% proficient and from 6% to 11% distinguished.

SMART Goal #3

By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 3rd–5th grade students will decrease the percentage of students at the beginning level in science from 68% to 45%, increase students scoring proficient or above from 7% to 20%, and increase those scoring at the distinguished level from 5% to 7%.

SMART Goal #4

By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the attendance rate will improve, increasing the average daily attendance (ADA) by 3% from the current baseline. This will support the whole child approach by ensuring students are consistently engaged and present, which is essential for academic growth and well-being.

APS Strategic Priorities & Initiatives

Fostering Academic Excellence for All

Data Curriculum & Instruction Signature Program

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School Strategic Priorities

Facilitate 90-minute weekly PLC meetings to focus on analyzing student work and identifying misconceptions
Conduct bi-monthly data meetings to analyze reading assessment results and adjust instruction accordingly.
Implement daily aggressive monitoring and small group instruction to focus on specific math standards.
Enhance math vocabulary and conceptual understanding through daily practice and explicit instruction in using math vocabulary.
Conduct monthly data meetings to refine science instruction strategies.

School Strategic Priorities

Track changes in student performance through regular assessments and feedback loops.
Weekly assessments and performance tasks to evaluate intervention effectiveness./ Assess reading comprehension and analytical skills development.
Monitor student work samples and assessment performance for improvement./ Analyze Assessment data and student growth metrics.
Evaluate improvements in vocabulary comprehension during discussions and assessments.
Weekly assessments, lab reflections, and project evaluations to gauge understanding and mastery.

Building a Culture of Student Support

Whole Child & Intervention Personalized Learning

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School Strategies

School Strategic Priorities

School Strategies

Implement a positive attendance incentive program to encourage daily attendance among students and families.
Conduct regular attendance awareness campaigns through newsletters, parent meetings, and classroom announcements
Celebrate students monthly for positive behaviors
Identify and reach out to parents/students with frequent absences to provide targeted support, including mentoring and family engagement strategies.
Daily W.I.N Time K-5