Explain the activities in which your school will participate to increase your overall rating. Include specific details.

As evidenced in the SES Band Data, which content area(s) will be the focus for improving student achievement and why was this area chosen?

We will continue to work on improving our student achievement in the subject areas of Math/ELA in grades 3-5. This area was chosen due to our FSA scores from the 2017-2018 school year.

What specific BEST Practice(s) will be implemented or scaled-up to improve teaching and learning in order to increase performance within the SES Band?

We will utilize the i-ready program in both Math and ELA. Also, we will continue the Math program Acaletics to align with our math standards. Teachers will also have morning Math and ELA to improve basis math skills and reading skills in grades K-5. We will also start in February FSA camp for both Math and ELA for our lowest performing students. Resource teacher and reading teacher will also do push-in into classrooms that have the lowest quartile students for extra support in both Math and ELA.

Describe in detail how the BEST Practice(s) will be scaled-up.

In February, FSA camp will be offered to our lowest performing students. Acaletics math program will focus in on our lowest 30 percentile in grades 3-5, where teachers will make smaller group instruction. ELA will target the lowest 30 percentile with LLI groups, small group instruction and individual lessons on i-ready computer program. Support staff will also be working with our lowest performing students. Best practices will be scaled up also, by grade and vertical teaming aligned to the standards. We will also again have the support in Math from the Acaletics help center and the i-ready help desk for added support for student achievement.

What specific school-level progress monitoring data is collected and how often?

We collect data by the following:
BAS every quater and every new student to Horizon
i-ready reading and math monthly standards mastery test
Schoolcity quarterly testing in ELA, Math and Science (3 times per year)
Acaletics Math monthly scrimmage
Teacher made tests and projects
Formal and informal testing and quizes
3rd grade leadership test

How does the school ensure the fidelity of students not progressing towards school and district goals?

We will have students who are not making progress in the areas of ELA and Math work in small group instruction with classroom teacher,  LLI instructors will push-in and pull-out low performing students, Reading Coach and Resource teacher will provide materials and support, America Reads and Counts will provide individual tutor support, i-ready and myon computer programs for individual lessons in reading, and all low performing students will be invited to FSA/i-ready camp for added reinforcement of skills.

How does the school ensure that all classroom instruction is accessible to the full range of learners using Universal Designs for Learning (UDL) for effective instructional design (planning) and delivery (teaching)?

Data chats for data collection from teachers to make sure that teachers are aware of where students currently performing. Teachers also attend bi-weekly PLC meetings to ensure that instruction materials are being delivered effectively. Administration also does feedback walk-throughs to ensure that effective instruction is being used on a daily basis. 

How does the school ensure Tier 1 Standards-Based classroom instruction is being implemented properly and effectively?

PLC planning for both ELA and Math along with classroom walk-throughs from Administration and support staff. Teachers also have resources from reading coach and other support staff.

Describe texts used for core, supplemental, and intervention programs at each grade level. How does the school ensure students have access to a balance of literary and informational text in a variety of mediums?

All grades K-5 have the following for core, supplemental and intervention:
i-ready reading and math, myon reading program, Journeys (ELA), Go Math, and Stemscopes Science.
Grades 2-5 LAFS books
Grades 3-5 LAFS books, and Acaletics Math
Reading resource room for all grade levels (ELA,Math,Social Studies, and Science)
Classroom teachers have tools to balance the variety of mediums. Support staff also supplies teachers with materials that may be needed in all subject areas.

How does your school implement the Broward County Public Schools Social and Emotional Learning Standards to ensure students are developing social and emotional skills?

We have weekly class meetings in grades K-5 to discuss issues that students may be having and to go over classroom rules and expectations. Harmony lessons are also taught by classroom teachers and the leaps program is also used in many classroom for reinforcement of social skills and behavior. We also have positive referrals that are given out by classroom teachers, support staff and administration. Each quarter we also have started our all star dance for students in grades 2-5. Guidance counselor also has lesson that are shared with individuals and classrooms when needed.

In which ways are the five competencies of the Social Emotional Learning explicitly taught and/or integrated school-wide and in the classroom?

Self awareness, Self management, Social awareness, Relationship skills, Responsible decision making
All five competencies are taught in the classroom on a weekly basis. Teachers use Harmony lessons and leaps. They also intergrade the 5 competencies   into different subject areas when they are teaching specific skills. Our school also uses the five competencies in our lunch room, hallways, recess, and specials. The students are aware that them must work on making the right choices in all aspects of the school environment. The skills are taught to ensure that all students will be successful as learners as well in life.  

How does your school-wide policy and practices support the social emotional learning for students?

Our SEL programs ensure that our students are given the tools to be successful citizens in and out of school. We support students by teaching strategies that will help them in decision making and building positive relationships. These lessons will be a guide to help them with their future path in life.