School Innovation and Improvement Plan At A Glance

• 2022-2023

• Sangster Elementary School

• Region 4

• Allison Jankovich, Principal

English Language Arts 

Outcome:

Ensure students are making sufficient progress to be on grade level in English Language Arts.

Goals:

• By the end of the 2022-23 school year, the overall Pass Advanced rate on the 3-6 Grade Reading SOL Tests will increase from 39% to 44% .
• The 3rd grade Reading SOL pass rate will remain at 99%.

Strategy 1:

• Use MTSS framework to determine and progress monitor tiered instruction for students reading below grade level.

Strategy 2:

• Strengthen Tier 1 reading instruction by refining and strengthening CLT practices.

Strategy 3:

• Differentiated small group instruction that targets specific literacy skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension skills, fluency, vocabulary).

Mathematics

Outcome:

Ensure students are making sufficient progress to be on grade level in Mathematics.

Goals:

• By the end of the 2022-23 school year, the overall Pass Advanced rate on the 3-6 Grade Math SOL Tests will increase from 46% to 50% .
• The 3rd grade Math SOL pass rate will remain at 99%, reflecting student growth from the previous school year.

Strategy 1:

• Use MTSS framework to determine and progress monitor tiered instruction for students performing below grade level in mathematics.

Strategy 2:

• Strengthen Tier 1 math instruction by refining and strengthening CLT practices.

Strategy 3:

• Utilize tier 2 and 3 math resources and programs for targeted instruction and intervention.

Wellness

Outcome:

Ensure students feel safe, included, and supported in the school environment.

Goal:

• By the end of the 2022-2023 school year, students in grades 3-6 will gain knowledge on self-management strategies to better manage challenging emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, increasing schoolwide SEL scores on students' ability to self-manage from 51% to 71%.

Strategy 1:

• Morning meeting and closing circle to be implemented in each classroom on a daily basis.

Strategy 2:

• Implement Tier 2/Tier 3 interventions to address students experiencing social emotional challenges.

Strategy 3:

• School counselors will provide regularly scheduled classroom lessons based on the CASEL competencies in grades K-6. This will include building a feelings vocabulary, self-management strategies, relationship skills and social awareness.

Portrait of a Graduate (POG)

Outcome:

All students will complete a POG Presentation of Learning (POL) by 2025-26.

Goal:

• By the end of the 2022-2023 school year, students in grades 3-6 will improve their understanding of the POG Ethical and Global citizen attribute, as demonstrated by an increase from 56% to 76% on the cultural awareness topic on the SEL screener.

Strategy 1:

• Communicate POG attributes and goals with students, staff, and the community to increase understanding of how it positively impacts students beyond the classroom.

Strategy 2:

• Intentionally embed POG attributes and skills in Tier 1 instruction.

Strategy 3:

• Students are given opportunities to celebrate backgrounds and stories, value diversity, and engage with others during the school day.