SIP Goals

SIP Goal # 1 Improve reading achievement with focus on reading for understanding, increasing % meet/exceed by 5% in Grades 3 and 5.

Goal #1 Activity #1
Implement teaching techniques to develop phonemic awareness with Open Court/SRA program and Reading for Champions.

Goal #1 Activity #2
Utilize Balanced Literacy strategies for comprehension improvement.

Goal #1 Activity #3
Utilize Reading Support teachers for grades 1-3 classrooms to develop strong reading basis by co-teaching with classroom teacher.

Goal #1 Activity #4
Provide reading instruction with leveled reading materials.

Goal #1 Activity #5
Improve subject specific vocabulary across the curriculum.

Goal #1 Activity #6
Identify students who are not meeting state or local standards in reading for Summer Bridges.

Goal #1 Activity #7
Provide tutoring for students who are not meeting state or local standards in reading.

SIP Goal # 2 Increase the number of students meeting/exceeding in the math extended response questions as measured by the ISAT at 3rd and 5th grade by 5% per year.

Goal #2 Activity #1
Improve understanding of math vocabulary at all levels by developing a list of terms that need to be mastered at each grade level.

Goal #2 Activity #2
Weekly instruction of measurement terms and concepts.

Goal #2 Activity #3
Regularly require students to use words, pictures, and numbers to explain a variety of math concepts through entries in math journals.

SIP Goal # 3 Improve quality instruction through 100% school-wide staff participation of professional development opportunities in identified areas of need.

Goal #3 Activity #1
Involve teachers in collaborative groups to address SIP goals.

Goal #3 Activity #2
Develop integrated language arts strategies (focusing on Goals 1 and 2) for teachers.

SIP Goal # 4 Increase opportunities for parent/family involvement from the individual classroom teacher as represented by 90% attendance of parents for at least 2 events.

Goal #1 Activity #1
Provide grade level open houses for parents on strategies to support learning at home.

Goal #1 Activity #2
Provide teacher in-service on enhancing communication.

Goal #1 Activity #3
Conduct ESL classes for parents with limited English proficiency.

Goal #1 Activity #4
Conduct Family Home-school connection activities (ie, Reading, Math, social events).