Our Commitment to Inspired Learning
Our Commitment to Inspired Learning
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Southside Elementary is committed to academic excellence for all students through college, career, and life readiness opportunities through our Profile of a Graduate.
Southside's science proficiency scores have almost tripled over a three-year period. (State Assessment Data)
Every 5th grade student successfully completes a Defense of Learning at the end of each school year.
Southside students and teachers make science and reading come alive with robots by building their own Thanksgiving Day parade floats!
PARENT QUOTE: "Southside Teachers are always making sure kids are learning in a fun and creative way, but also allow students to learn at their own pace so they are not stressed out."
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: Southside's writing scores decreased on the 2023-2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment. (State Assessment Data)
SCHOOL GOAL: Increase the number of proficient writers at Southside from 15% to 30% by the end of the 2024-2025 school year. (Results Posted May 2025)
Our Commitment to Inspired Leading
Our Commitment to Inspired Leading
Southside Elementary is committed to providing our faculty and staff with the systems, training, and resources necessary to excel personally and professionally while providing our students with a world-class education and world-class leader role models of which everyone will be proud.
Southside students create and distribute Tiger Talk, student-lead virtual announcements, weekly to every classroom in the school.
25% of Southside students are English Language Learners. Our school has a rich bilingual ambassador program that provides linguistic support to students and families.
Almost 90% of parents agree or strongly agree they are treated with respect at Southside. (Survey Data)
Over 80% of parents believe the teachers, staff, and administration at Southside demonstrate a genuine concern for their child. (Survey Data)
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: 50% of parents note they receive positive phone calls, emails, or notes about their child. (Survey Data)
SCHOOL GOAL: Increase the number of parents who receive meaningful communication (personalized phone calls, emails, and notes) from teachers each grading period. (Results Posted May 2025)
Our Commitment to Inspired Living
Our Commitment to Inspired Living
Southside Elementary is committed to organizational excellence through supporting, celebrating, and engaging with our students and our community anchored by our Shelby County Public Schools Core Values.
Over 300 people participated in our Tiger Tours community learning event.
Southside's Odyssey of the Mind team qualified for the World Competition in 2024.
100% of Southside teachers note that their work positively impacts those they serve. (Survey Data)
Almost 90% of Southside teachers describe having a clear understanding of the mission and goals of the school. (Survey Data)
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: 50% of teachers agree that they receive feedback on their strengths as an employee. (Survey Data)
SCHOOL GOAL: Increase the number of teachers who receive meaningful feedback from administration each grading period. (Results Posted May 2025)
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