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Rashkis Elementary School

November 14, 2024 | Princess Pressley

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Mission and Vision

At Rashkis, we provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that creates a sense of belonging for all students and families from diverse backgrounds.

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Our mission is to create an inclusive and empowering community where students develop the skills and confidence to become critical thinkers, collaborative leaders, and problem solvers.

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School Improvement Plan Goals 2022-2024

Reading:

  • By June 2024, overall reading proficiency in Grades 3-5 will meet the target of 77.5% proficiency. Student groups will meet or exceed the following proficiency targets:
    • Asian - 67.3% White - 93% Black - 46% Multi-Language Learners - 45.4% (A4.01)

Math:

  • By June 2024, overall math proficiency in Grades 3-5 will meet the target of 83.0 % proficiency. Student groups will meet the following proficiency targets:
    • Asian - 77.0% White - 93% Black- 46%. (A1.06)

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School Improvement Plan Goals 2022-2024

Student Culture Goal:

  • By May 2024, 90% of students will agree that they feel safe, welcomed, and cared for at school as measured by a quarterly survey. The school works to create a culture where students’ social and emotional needs are addressed and supported. (A4.06)

Attendance Goal:

  • We will decrease Chronic Absences by 2.5 percentage points annually.

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2023-2024

Priority Indicators

A1.06: ALL teachers provide sound instruction in a variety of modes: teacher-directed whole-class; teacher-directed small-group; independent work; computer-based.

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A4.01: The school implements a tiered instructional system that allows teachers to deliver evidence-based instruction aligned with the individual needs of students across all tiers.

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A4.06: All teachers are attentive to students’ emotional states, guide students in managing their emotions, and arrange for supports and interventions when necessary.

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E1.06: The school regularly communicates with parents/guardians about its expectations of them and the importance of the curriculum of the home (what parents can do at home to support their children's learning).

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A1.07: ALL teachers employ effective classroom management and reinforce classroom rules and procedures by positively teaching them.

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Celebrations

  • Exceeding growth in the 23-24 school year
  • Implementing the Ron Clark House System
  • Hosting four well-attended community events during the 2023-2024 school year, with four more events planned for this year
  • Launching a Battle of the Books program, with over 60 4th and 5th graders participating
  • Maintaining an active and supportive PTA
  • Receiving multiple grants from the Public School Foundation, including an African Drumming grant, and continuous support of field trips
  • Participating in our 19th year of Arts in Action
  • Celebrating the 20th year of Rashkis’ opening
  • Implementing a successful math tutoring program in 4th and 5th grade
  • Award winning staff members: LiYing Noell won the Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement, Laura Harris won the Sockwell Chair for Excellence in Teaching Primary Grades

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Growth Opportunities

  • Supporting our Black students in reaching grade-level standards
  • Increasing reading proficiency
  • Strengthening safety protocols
  • Expanding community outreach
  • Strengthening staff morale

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School Improvement Plan Goals 2024-2026

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Reading Goals:

  • By June 2025, overall reading proficiency in Grades 3-5 will increase from 58.6% to 65% (A2.22). Student groups will meet or exceed the following proficiency targets:

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  • By June 2025, the percentage of K-2 Black students achieving a green or blue composite score on mCLASS will increase from 62% to 70% (A2.22).

Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life

Asian

Black

Latinx

White

SWD

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

50%

60%

20%

38%

46%

55%

76%

80%

16%

22%

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School Improvement Plan Goals 2024-2026

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Math Goal:

  • By June 2025, overall math proficiency in Grades 3-5 will increase from 71.6% to 83% (A1.06). Student groups will meet or exceed the following proficiency targets:

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Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life

Asian

Black

Latinx

White

SWD

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

23-24 Proficient

24-25 Target

85%

87%

33%

40%

63%

70%

88%

91%

20%

30%

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School Improvement Plan Goals 2024-2026

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Multi-Language Learner Acquisition Goal:

  • By June 2025, ML students will meet the Progress Indicator Goal of 50.8 as measured by ACCESS assessments (A4.01).

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TSI/ATSI Student Group(s) Goals:

  • By June 2025, overall reading proficiency of black students in Grades 3-5 will increase from 19.6% to 38% (A2.22).
  • By June 2025, 70% of Black students in grades K-2 will have a green or blue composite score as measured by mCLASS (A2.22).
  • By June 2025, overall math proficiency of black students in Grades 3-5 will increase from 32.6% to 40 % (A1.06).

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School Improvement Plan Goals 2024-2026

Creating a Culture of Safety and Wellness

School Culture Goals:

  • By June 2025, the percentage of 4th and 5th graders reporting positive perceptions of school climate will increase from 64% to 80%, as measured by Panorama and a school-developed survey (B2.01).
  • By January 2025 (end of Quarter 2), office referrals will decrease by 10% (A1.07).
  • By June 2025, we will reduce chronic absenteeism from 15% to 10% (E1.06).

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School Improvement Plan Goals 2024-2026

Strengthening Family and Community Engagement:

Family and Community Engagement Goal:

  • By June of 2025, we will host four parent nights or outreach events with at least 50% of Rashkis families attending 2 of the 4 events (E1.06).

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Empowering, Equipping and Investing in Our People:

Action Steps:

  • We will provide professional development for small group instruction using these wraparound services: iReady PD, ARC coaching, building- level coaching, ALP coaching, planning days, Early Literacy Specialist coaching.

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2024-2025

Priority Indicators

A1.07: ALL teachers employ effective classroom management and reinforce classroom rules and procedures by positively teaching them.

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A1.06: ALL teachers provide sound instruction in a variety of modes: teacher-directed whole-class; teacher-directed small-group; independent work; computer-based.

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A2.22: All teachers and teacher teams plan instruction based on the aligned and expanded curriculum that includes rich reading, writing, memorization, and vocabulary development.

E1.06: The school regularly communicates with parents/guardians about its expectations of them and the importance of the curriculum of the home (what parents can do at home to support their children's learning).

B2.01: School culture promotes and supports the physical, social, emotional, and behavioral health of all school personnel.

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Title I Information

Purpose – to increase the achievement of all students and to assist students with meeting challenging academic standards as determined by our State.

Funds are used for:

  • Serving eligible students
  • Providing high-quality extended curriculum
  • Using resources to help participating children meet State standards
  • Providing instruction by highly qualified teachers
  • Providing opportunities for professional development for teachers
  • Family Engagement Activities

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