Lake Forest Central Elementary  

School Improvement Quick Facts

2023-2024

LF Central: Vision and Mission

Strategies/Evidence

Principal’s Vision for our School:   

The vision of Lake Forest Central Elementary School is to be a model of excellence in education.

School Mission:

The mission of Lake Forest Central Elementary School is to provide diverse learning opportunities in a safe environment that promotes the self-discipline and motivation needed to meet the state standards and the increasing challenges of their future education. The Lake Forest Elementary staff joins with the parents and community to help students develop skills to become independent and self-sufficient learners.

Strategies for success Target 1 (Behavior):

• Implementing a bus incentive system
• CPI/De-escalation training refresher
• Implementing Tier 1 Behavior & Social/Emotional Skill Strategies
• R.I.S.E Up! PBS School-Wide & Classroom Expectations
• Remind App
• Kindness Events
• Tier 2/3 Behavior & Social/ Emotional Skill Interventions

Evidence of success for Target 1:

• Referral Data
• Universal Screener Scores
• Student HELP Form Submissions
• Intervention-specific progress monitoring data

Strategies for success Target 2 (Academics):

• Re-establish PLC Structures
• Data Informed decision-making utilizing the MTSS process

Evidence of success for Target 2:

• STAR Data
• Tier 2 and Tier 3 Dibels Assessments
• DTGSS Walkthrough Data

Strategies for success Target 3 (SWD):

• Access to HQIM
• C-Setting PLC
• B/C Setting PLC
• B-Setting teachers collaborate with A-setting teachers with planning ELA and Math
• Dibels to increase oral reading fluency and target skills

Evidence of success for Target 3:

• DTGSS Walkthrough Data
• Dibels Data for Tier 2 and 3 students

LFSD Vision, Mission, and Belief Statements

Vision: Be the model of excellence in education.  

Mission: The Lake Forest School District is committed to excellence for all by providing a safe, collaborative, and inclusive learning environment that prepares lifelong learners to become college and career-ready.

Belief Statements:  

• All children are born with great potential and have the ability to learn.
• Each child’s individual social, emotional, and educational needs must be met.
• Diversity in culture and content enhances student learning and life experiences.
• Student success begins with partnerships among the home, school, and community.
• The hiring and retaining of highly effective staff promotes the success of all students.

LFSD Strategic Plan Priority Areas

1. Academic success for every student.
2. Partnerships with families, communities, and businesses.
3. School facilities, culture, and climate.

 School Improvement Targets

1. Reduce referrals by 10% compared to the previous year's results by the end of the academic year.
2. By the end of the academic year, 60% of 4th-grade students will meet the moderate STAR Growth goal of 50 SGP in Math.
3. By the end of the academic year, increase SWD student performance on STAR Reading will increase by 5%.