SIP for KGCS 24/25


1		School Improvement Plan 24/25 King George County Schools - SES					Link to Profile
2	GOAL #1: Improve School-wide literacy performance.
3	Area Supports:	Academic Supports
4	Focus statement (include list of root causes/barriers): Students with Disabilities scored below 75% for the past three years; Black students scored below 75% for the past two years. - gaps in foundational skills - lack of exposure to grade level content - novice special education teachers with gaps in content knowledge - missed tier 1 instructional time due chronic absenteeism
5	SMART Goal Statement: By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, SES will increase the Reading SOL pass rates of Students with Disabilities and Black students by 10%.
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7	Action Steps (Describe the step and who will implement)				Frequency	Position Responsible for Monitoring
8	1. Implementation of Sonday System reading program				Daily	PLC+ teams and Admin
9	2. Lexia Core 5 (k-5) for intervention				Daily	PLC+ teams and Admin
10	3. Utilizing a systematic phonics program for K-2: Benchmark Phonics Intervention				Daily	PLC+ teams and Admin
11	4. Consistently monitor student progress through intervention audit data meetings differentiated by subject areas in all grade levels				Weekly	PLC+ teams and Admin
12	5. Camp Excel tutoring				Weekly	Teachers, support staff, Admin
13	6. Dedicated 60-70 minutes of whole group direct instruction for all students				Daily	Teachers and Admin
14	Evidence: Based on the action steps, define what measurable evidence would indicate progress towards the long-term goal.			Analysis: Address impact and next steps.
15	Common Assessments, Benchmark data, Lexia progress monitoring, Growth Assessments, SOL scores
16	GOAL #2: Improve School-wide math performance.
17	Area Supports:	Academic Supports
18	Focus statement (include list of root causes/barriers): Students with Disabilities scored below 70% for the past three years; ESOL students scored below 70% for during the past year. - gaps in foundational skills - lack of exposure to grade level content - lack of high quality instructional staff at all levels - inadequate instructional time for math content
19	SMART Goal Statement: By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, SES will increase the Math SOL pass rates of Students with Disabilities and ESOL students by 10%.
20	Action Plan #2
21	Action Steps (Describe the step and who will implement)				Frequency	Position Responsible for Monitoring
22	1. Utilizing a systematic numeracy programs to support foundational skills (Developing Number Concepts Kits, Kickstart)				Daily	PLC+ teams and Admin
23	2. Utilize IXL and Zearn in Grade 3-5 to support targeting learning outcomes for each student				Daily	PLC+ teams and Admin
24	3. Target remediation groups based on data from division math assessments				Daily	PLC+ teams and Admin
25	4. Increased whole group instructional time for math across grade levels				Daily	Teachers and Admin
26	5. Professional development for staff to support new math standards				Weekly	PLC+ teams and Admin
27	6. Camp Excel tutoring				Weekly	Teachers, support staff, Admin
28	Evidence: Based on the action steps, define what measurable evidence would indicate progress towards the long-term goal.			Analysis: Address impact and next steps.
29	Common Assessments, Benchmark data, IXL/Zearn progress monitoring, Growth Assessments and SOL scores
30	GOAL #3: Improve school-wide attendance
31	Area Supports:	School Climate Supports
32	Focus statement (include list of root causes/barriers): - lack of knowledge regarding impact of direct instruction - classroom culture - motivational supports in school - relationships within the school building
33	SMART Goal Statement: By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, SES will reduce student chronic absenteeism to 15%.
34	Action Plan #3
35	Action Steps (Describe the step and who will implement)				Frequency	Position Responsible for Monitoring
36	1. Implement a system to identify students who are at risk of chronic absenteeism based on attendance data				Weekly	Attendance Coordinator, Admin, Counseling, School Social Worker
37	2. Provide targeted interventions, such as breakfast club attendance groups				Weekly	Attendance Coordinator, Admin, Counseling, School Social Worker
38	3. Create and promote engaging and inclusive school programs that foster a positive school environement and increase student motivation to attend.				Daily	Attendance Coordinator, Admin, Counseling, School Social Worker
39	4. Address and reduce barriers to attendance such as transportation issues, health concerns, etc.				Daily	Teachers, Counselors, Social Worker
40	5. Establish regular communication channels between the school and families to dicsuss attendance issues and collaborate on solutions.				Daily	Attendance Coordinator, Admin, Counseling, School Social Worker
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42	Evidence: Based on the action steps, define what measurable evidence would indicate progress towards the long-term goal.			Analysis: Address impact and next steps.
43	Attendance Reports, Assessment data
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45	Stakeholder Name		Stakeholder Position
46	Sandy Elia		Principal
47	Monica Yawberg		Assistant Principal
48	Tiffany Frazier		Assistant Principal
49	Brittany Resto		Teacher
50	Caitlin Hill		Reading Specialist
51	Stacy Sullivan		Math Specialist
52	Jeannette Burge		Teacher
53	Julie Sodegren		Counselor
54	Rachel Patch		ITL/Parent
55	Kelly Barnes		Teacher/Parent