Focus Area 1
Student-Centered Learning
We will improve academic outcomes for all students and ensure student-centered learning by:
developing an increased understanding of the needs of our diverse population of learners
building equity with and around our school community
enhancing student engagement and achievement, with a focus on rigorous and culturally relevant instruction
engaging students in productive struggle
providing digital learning tools to personalize learning
We will provide all students with access to effective, standards-based instruction:
focused on essential standards, skills and concepts
including timely and evidence-based support, scaffolds and extensions.
Student learning will be measured:
in multiple ways
with a focus on essential learning standards and skills
through meaningful feedback to improve their learning, competencies, and content knowledge
using effective grading strategies
Professional Learning Teams work collectively to:
ensure high levels of learning for all students
engage in regular collaborative analysis of student learning to monitor and assess student learning
build professional skills that reflect most effective teaching and learning
All instructional and non-instructional staff will:
engage in prioritized professional learning opportunities to grow in their practices
participate in regular, relevant, evidence-based professional learning, aligned with our Strategic Plan
receive support to effectively implement equitable practices.
build our collective capacity, content knowledge, and our effective use of evidence-based strategies to meet the overarching needs of all students.
We strive to ensure that all Spartan graduates are future ready.