Beall Elementary School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
Beall Elementary School - Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
Students enjoy the welcoming environment at Beall Elementary.
They want more opportunities for afterschool activities in their neighborhood.
They need more access to therapy or counselling outside of school to help them with anxiety/worries.
Students feel connected to their peers at school.
Families appreciate the honest, two-way communication about their student(s) behavior and progress in school.
Parents would like to see more field trips and extended-day programs, such as an affordable after-school program.
Help with transportation is a large need in our community
Beall is a welcoming place for everyone regardless of their background.
Staff are confident in their ability to provide creative, dynamic instruction to students
They feel limited by the space available in our school and would benefit from more space and a dedicated classroom with walls.
They identify mental health, food insecurity and access to clothing as high priority needs of students at Beall Elementary School.
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
Extended learning programs, such as after-school enrichment, field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on learning opportunities, will be a priority for students and their families.
Students will be given more opportunities to provide feedback and decision-making at school.
Parents will have additional access to surveys, volunteer opportunities, and access to staff for communication.
Unilateral communication regarding family supports will be communicated to staff, families, and students, so they know of/have access to the programs available to them at Beall Elementary School.
Further programming to support the physiological needs of families, including food insecurity, clothing and hygiene will be implemented in the coming years.
Continued implementation of PBIS, access to mental health professionals, and student programming will affirm the already welcoming culture of Beall Elementary School.
There will be additional opportunities for evening events and programs for students and families throughout the Community Schools grant cycle. Beall will welcome our community partners to be more actively involved in planning student and family engagement activities.
Braddock Middle Community School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
Braddock MCS Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
● Students know they can get help with school work and mental health when needed
● Most feel the school is a welcoming environment
● Students feel they can have open conversations with school staff
● Would like to see more family events
● Staff believe open communication exists with parents and students
● Communication with staff to families mostly done by email
● Staff believe school possesses a welcoming environment to all
● Most staff unaware if a PTO exists
● Parents are aware of events but unaware if there is a PTO
● Most interact via the school’s Facebook group but want other methods of communication too
● Parents feel the school has a welcoming environment
● Parents have quick access to grades and attendance
● Community partners are engaged and valued for the supports they provide
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● Partners highlight the school's welcoming atmosphere
● There is a trusting and honest relationship between the school and its community partners
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Braddock has an After School Program and tutoring opportunities available to all students as well as thoughtfully planned career focused field trips. Additional field trips to expand learning would be welcome by students and families.
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
Culture of Belonging, Safety and Care
Braddock maintains a highly active Facebook group with parents and began regular PTO meetings this year. Additional family input and participation would be beneficial as well as continued community partnerships. Students should also be included more in the decision making process.
Braddock is staffed with a variety of highly qualified support staff. More than anything the school requires that these roles to continue if not grow, as all support staff are desperately needed and utilized on a daily basis.
Braddock maintains a welcoming environment with a staff that makes students and families feel cared for and respected. The school could grow this culture of belonging by being more inclusive to all cultures, especially for those who may not feel represented.
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
Braddock maintains trusting relationships in part due to the staff, including but not limited to guidance counselors, per pupil workers and social workers. The school needs more regular family events with family input in collaboration with community partners beginning with the input of our newly formed PTO.
Cash Valley Community School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
Cash Valley Community SchoolContinued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
Students believe that:
* Students feel that the school and its staff help them and their families feel included at the school
*Several students have noted that they need help with feeling safe at home
*Many feel the need for after school programs
* Many children also have concerns about family members that use drugs and alcohol
Staff believes that:
* Staff feels like there is a feeling of belong at our school for the students and the families
* There has been good feedback from the students to their teachers about how much fun they are having at the after school events
* They need regular access to clothing and healthy food
* Programs are available for children struggling with academics
* Small group and individualized support for children struggling with mental health
Families believe that:
* Families are in need of getting nutritious food for their families
* Need help seeing a counselor or therapist for mental health concerns
* The families also feel that their children are safe when they are attending the school and its functions
* Families feel like they belong at our school
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom
Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
• Maybe an after school program will be available to us in the coming year.
• Utilize the library and their services provided to the community
• Community Schools funding will allow for increased opportunities for the students and the families
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
* Input and the voices of our partners will go a long way in helping our children grow and flourish
• Community Schools funding will allow for increased opportunities for the students and the families with more events and workshops
• Joint/Shared Steering Committee beginning next year
* Steering Committee is able to take part in decision making at the school as far as shared responsibilities
• Greater advertising of the PTO meetings so that we can better partner with them in the decision making at the school
Community Members believe that:
* Programs/ support available for children that struggle with mental health
* Help for resources for families where the children do not feel safe at home
* The partners are happy with the after school /evening activities being held at the school and off campus
* Programs are available for children struggling with academics
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
• Continuance and addition of more after school family events for them to attend together.
• Collaborative events between families and community partners.
• Events that build family and school relationships
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
* After School Program
* Parenting Classes
* GED Classes
* Additional Mental Health Counseling
* Additional Attendance growth
Center for Career and Technical Education
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
CCTE Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
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● 57% of students stated that they receive expanded, enriched learning experiences. Field trips that pertain to their skills and opportunities that enrich their learning experience
● Students are offered a variety of Honors, AP, & College courses. These are now offered to both juniors & seniors. The students support the opportunities given to them.
Use Bullets to Summarize Staff Feedback
● 100% of staff stated that they feel there is collaborative leadership and shared power. They feel they can voice their opinions.
● 98% of staff selected that classroom instruction was enriched and had many learning opportunities. Each skill has many field trips and extended learning for students.
Members
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● Out of 6 surveys 4 family surveys stated that they always feel they are welcomed and belong in the school when in attendance
● Parents feel there is ample opportunity for their students to receive opportunities within their schools.
Use Bullets to Summarize Community Feedback
● Feedback from the community is positive.
● The community loves all of the work and effort that is happening.
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Students receive a well rounded education with field trips and hands on experience in their skills. The school has a wealth of partnerships in the community that feed into the school and into different skills which allows for many opportunities for students.
CSX is a new partner for our skills in Electrical, HVAC, Welding, and both Auto programs. It is one of the higher income options to enter the workforce locally.
The students are very independent when it comes to voicing opinions on their education. Staff is open to new upcoming events in the community and sharing such with parents/students.
Integrated Systems of Support
Fort Hill High School will be added to the Community Schools in ACPS. It will be helpful to collaborate with one of our shared homeschool programs
The Western MD food bank is a great resource for families to have to get food, The possibility shop helps with jobs, bill assistance and much more. These are just a couple of resources that families have access to.
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
The school has a welcoming environment and staff for all who enter the building. Various counselors from the Health department are a good resource to students.
Having mental health speakers who are willing to tell their stories and relate to students is substantial. William Martinez Is a great partner to give an outside view of belonging.
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
Communication is top priority when it comes to powerful engagements with students/parents/ partners.
Health department could be beneficial for resource information. Transportation could be beneficial for those who do not have a vehicle to come.
Cresaptown Elementary School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
Cresaptown Elementary School Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
Student Feedback
• Students express the most concern about needing help with feeling sad, worried, angry or scared.
• Students indicate concern about needing help for kids not feeling safe at home and those who are homeless
• Students identify the need for parks and recreation centers in their area
Family Feedback
• Families express interest in more activities in their neighborhood, such as parks and recreation centers
• Families are interested in obtaining assistance in accessing the internet
• Families would like to learn more about decision-making opportunities within the school for themselves and their students
Staff Feedback
• Staff feel students need the most help in obtaining basic needs such as clothing and shoes
• Staff express the need for students to have assistance in securing mental health support through use of a counselor or therapist
• Staff identifies food insecurity as a top concern for students and their families
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
• Continue efforts to provide high quality learning opportunities such as STEM, Math and ELA interventions
• Provide student enrichment activities through field trips, guest speakers and interactive student experiences
• Provide social emotional learning opportunities to students that promote leadership skills
• Encourage opportunities for parents, students and local community partners to participate on committees within the school
• Provide school-based counseling, mental health services, social workers, and access to necessary resources.
• Increase communication with students and parents regarding attendance, behaviors and academic needs
• Expand resources that allow for greater access to health care services
• Offer a welcoming environment for students, families and staff that fosters inclusivity and diversity
• Expand family engagement activities by offering information and supports that are relative to student and family needs
George’s Creek Elementary Community School
Students by the Numbers <10 ADA 504
169 Economically Disadvantaged
<10 Multilingual Learners
57 Students with Disabilities
Student Growth in Math
Student Growth in English Language Arts
Multilingual Learners Making Progress Towards Learning English
18 Talented and Gifted Students Current partners engaged with the community…
30 Partners and Growing • Maryland Extension Office • The WELC Judy Center • George’s Creek Food Pantry • Egle Nursing Home • Good Will Firemen and Auxiliary
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
George’s Creek Elementary Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
Student Feedback
● feel valued and safe at school
● value hands on experiences
● want more say in their school experience
● want more activities available for their family in the community
Staff Feedback
● express needing to increase opportunities for family engagement
● feel welcomed and valued
● a need to create more excitement around learning
● report health concerns of students and families as high need
Family Feedback
● feel students are supported in their learning
● crave more support and transparency when working with the school
● feel welcomed and valued
● report wanting more family activities in their community
● report wanting help with health related issues
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom
Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
-Increase access to academic field trips
-Continue to grow and improve after school programs
-Diversify and improve family engagement opportunities
-Grow partnerships with local colleges and universities
-Provide hands on learning in the classroom
-Offer specialty clubs
-Increase voice of student government
-Expand to a county wide steering committee model
-Provide opportunities for students to lead activities
-Provide quality case management to families
-Maintain a welcoming and respectful environment
-Provide quality case management
-Offer student and family voice opportunities on steering committee
-Provide linkage to quality community partners
-Work with early learning institutions for early intervention
-Helping families meet basic needs
Community Feedback
● value opportunities for collaboration and reciprocal relationships
● feel welcomed and valued
● report needing to address community health
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
-Maintain a welcoming environment
-Provide programming that is responsive to varying demographics
-Offer family learning opportunities on issues of health and safety
-Increase positive communication with families
-Increase working with quality community partners
-Expand current family engagement opportunities
-Increase family and student voice in the planning of programming
-Provide case management to meet holistic family needs
-Expand opportunities to engage during out of school times
-Increase opportunities for special guests during the school day
-Increase opportunities to engage families in the academic day
John Humbird Elementary School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
John Humbird Elementary School
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
Student Feedback
•Students feel respected by staff and have a strong sense of belonging in the school community.
•Students report concerns around peer behavior and a desire for increased behavioral support.
•Students value STEM activities, field trips, and afterschool programming, but want more of them.
•SEL programming and the presence of guidance counselors, peer mediation, and SEL coaches are noticed and appreciated.
Staff Feedback
• Staff consistently report that chronic absenteeism, academic struggles, and behavioral concerns are widespread— especially among economically disadvantaged students.
• Teachers appreciate the existing support systems (SEL coach, family coordinator, PBIS), but want more consistent wraparound services for high need students.
Family Feedback
• Families feel welcomed and appreciate consistent communication via newsletters, the school Facebook page, and the One Call system.
• Some families are not fully utilizing resources like food giveaways, hygiene packs, and school supports even when they qualify.
• Parents express a need for more after-school academic support and mental health resources.
• Family engagement remains strong, but there are gaps in participation from families with lower economic means or transportation issues.
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Community Feedback
● Partners feel welcomed and valued by the school.
● Organizations like Emmanuel Methodist Church and Frostburg State appreciate ongoing collaboration.
● There's interest in expanding support for academics, wellness, and family engagement.
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
● Partner with Frostburg State University, the Maryland Science Center, and local businesses to provide hands-on learning and real-world exposure.
● Use SNAP-Ed and Walnut Ridge Farms to integrate health and nutrition education into academic content.
● Expand after-school offerings by leveraging partners like Cumberland Parks & Rec for physical engagement and extended learning.
● Host events like STEM festivals, Literacy Nights, and guest speaker sessions that bring families directly into the learning experience.
● Engage students in leadership roles through PBIS committees and peer mediation with SEL coaches.
● Strengthen the John Humbird Advisory Team by rotating family and partner input and increasing visibility of meeting opportunities.
● Use platforms like the school Facebook page, monthly newsletters, and One Call system to solicit community feedback and promote involvement opportunities.
● Maintain access to on-site support via guidance counselors, family coordinators, social workers, and partnerships with local agencies.
● Deliver hygiene bags, food distributions, and behavior incentives funded through the COP grant and partner donations.
• Continue to foster inclusive practices through Title I events, student recognition programs, and SEL programming.
• Provide essentials like clothing, hygiene items, and food directly through the backpack program and monthly giveaways to reduce barriers to learning.
• Integrate SEL coaching and trauma-informed teaching to help students self-regulate and build strong peer relationships.
● Use events like Literacy Nights, Paint Nights, and the monthly food giveaways to build consistent, low-barrier family engagement.
● Build family awareness through newsletters, personal outreach from the community coordinator, and social media.
● Tailor events to reflect community needs, including access, transportation, and family work schedules.
MOUNT SAVAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
Mt. Savage E.S. Continued
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
What did we learn?
• 70% of students surveyed report they can be honest and talk with adults in the school.
• 48% of students surveyed indicate they need additional support with math, reading, and writing.
• Students feel welcomed and included in the school.
• Mount Savage staff surveyed report communication between students, families, and staff is open and honest.
• Staff requested additional opportunities to assist parents navigate the curriculum.
• 63% of staff indicated that families need assistance fulfilling basic needs. 45% report that access to transportation, after-school care, and mental health services are lacking for students.
• 90% of families report they have opportunities to participate in decision making at Mount Savage.
• 86% of families indicate their student needs additional support with math, 90% with reading.
• 93% of families report honest, two-way communication with school staff.
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
• Community partners have identified transportation as a major barrier to providing services to the Mount Savage community.
• Many service providers are welcoming opportunities to bring services to families through the community school program.
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
Priorities and Opportunities
Partnerships with Evergreen Heritage Center, Frostburg State University, University of Maryland Extension , first responders, local libraries, YMCA and many others allow Mount Savage students to benefit from enrichment opportunities. The continued development of Green School and Agricultural Club programs create opportunities for STEM education activities strongly connected to the culture of our community. Further after-school activities give students and families tools they need for academic success.
The excellent relationship Mount Savage staff enjoys with families and community members provide a strong base to build upon. Leveraging these relationships will allow more services and supports to be offered to families. The PTA is active and involved, with many new volunteers contributing to school events and academic initiatives. Supporting this organization will remain a priority.
Partnerships with the Western Maryland Food Bank, Allegany County Health Department and others have helped Mount Savage to assist families with basic needs. Other partners based in more populous areas of the county are interested In opportunities to engage with Mount Savage families. The community school program offers an opportunity to complement the efforts of these partners to provide support for students and their families in and out of school.
Students at Mount Savage feel accepted by staff and report that their families are welcomed and included. As a community school, Mount Savage will continue to prioritize making our school a place in which kids, their families, and members of the community feel welcome. Our successful calendar of activities during and after school activities will be expanded and enhanced through our partnerships in the community.
Mount Savage Elementary engagement events have been steadily growing since the implementation of the community schools program. These events offer opportunities to engage with our community. As we continue to develop relationships with community partners, these events will provide a framework for family services and support.
Northeast Elementary Community School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
Northeast Elementary Community School
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
● Indicated they want more field trip opportunities
● Reported they rarely feel involved in leadership roles at the school
● Indicated they want more events within the community outside of school
● Reported a need for additional after school care and extended learning opportunities.
● Indicated they would like students to have more leadership positions
● There is a concern to make sure students are taken care of for basic needs: vision, dental, mental and behavioral health.
• Reported they feel included in decision making and their input is taken into consideration
● Indicated they want more mental health resources
● More events where they spend time together as a family.
● Reported they rarely contribute to student learning opportunities.
● Report they feel they have a say and are taken into consideration in collaborative planning.
● They would like more data shared on academic supports needed.
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
● Need for additional activities/support to highlight the connection between learning and real life outside of the classroom applications.
● Need for Afterschool program to extend learning opportunities, especially for students needing additional reading and math support
● Summer programs and activities for support extended learning opportunities, especially in math and health/fitness, and creative arts
● Include students in leadership roles within the school- student council, clubs
● Survey students on topics for interest for events
● Offer continued support for medical care as well as mental health resources and support to make sure basic needs are being met for students
● Continue to build partnerships which support physical health, mental health, and behavioral supports
● Need for additional communication with families via alternate platforms rather than just email- social media, in person conferences, and other communication platforms can be expanded is suggested in survey results.
● Need for increasing attendance at family engagement activities
● More involvement with off-site community events
South Penn Elementary Community School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
South Penn Elementary Community School Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
*Indicated they felt safe and cared for.
*Aware school helps with food, clothes, school supplies, and transportation.
*Interested in STEM night events.
*Stay informed by family engagement Facebook page, Class Dojo, and flyers.
*Food programs: backpack food program, food drives .
*Security is in place and welcoming staff.
*Health and wellness services are in place for support.
*Support staff for students with IEPs.
*Feels respected and cared for.
*Open communication between staff, students, and families.
*Various activities and events: Judy Center events, After School Program, tutoring.
*Frequent leadership team meetings.
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom
Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
• Provide various family engagement events which connect students and families to opportunities and support in both the school and community.
• Increase extended learning time through our After School Program throughout the year.
• Have opportunities for students to connect with one another through extended learning activities and classroom collaboration.
• Provide staff areas of growth and increasing their knowledge through professional development opportunities.
• Increasing opportunities to families through building collaboration between community school and community partnerships, specifically involving them in Advisory Council.
• Open up receiving feedback from students and families to make sure all voices are heard.
• Build connection between school staff and families to provide support and meet their specific needs.
• Students have access on-site social worker, mental health specialist, guidance counselors, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and special education coordinator.
*Advisory Council meetings to stay informed.
*Health and wellness services provided through community partners.
*Pupil Service Team helps to connect community partners with student needs.
*There is a multi-tiered system of supports for students and families.
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
• Open opportunities to everyone from all backgrounds and provide inclusivity through systems of support.
• Provide access to calming areas for students, specifically through out “mindfulness hallway.”
• Having on-site access to health and wellness services, including clothing, food, diapering, and hygiene.
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
• On-site student engagement activities and opportunities which promote positive behavioral interventions and supports (P.B.I.S.).
• Keeping up-to-date with families through family engagement Facebook page, contacting families directly, and sending information home.
Washington Middle School
Students by the Numbers <10 ADA 504
383 FARMs/Economically Disadvantaged
<10 Multilingual Learners
69 Students with Disabilities
175 Talented and Gifted Students Current partners engaged with the community…
53 Partners and Growing
• Social Services Department *Local Resource Management Board
• HRDC *AHEC West *Western MD Food Bank
• Allegany County Health Dept *Allegany College of MD
• Martin's Food Market * Chick Fil A *Walmart
West Side Elementary School
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
West Side Elementary School Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
Student Feedback
• Students feel they have trusting relationships with staff but they do not always feel included
• Students have concerns about peer behavior
• Students believe high quality learning opportunities exist
Family Feedback
• Families have concerns about vision, hearing, and dental health.
• Families believe their children need more academic and emotional support.
• Families feel welcomed at our school
Staff Feedback
• Staff indicates we have many students struggling with attendance, academics, behavior, and mental health issues.
• Our staff believes all families are included and welcome.
• Staff indicates a need for mental health services.
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
• Collaborate with local organizations and businesses to provide real world learning experiences.
• Host events to engage family and community members in the learning process.
• Offer After School Programs
• Empower students to lead giving them a direct role in shaping their school environment.
• Provide opportunity for staff, students, and families to share concerns and provide feedback.
• Openly share upcoming opportunities for involvement to all families.
• Provide on-site counseling, mental health services, social workers, and access to necessary resources.
• Build strong partnerships with families and organizations to create comprehensive system of support.
• Foster inclusive teaching practices.
• Design areas where students feel safe and can decompress.
• Meet students physiological needs as necessary.
• Integrate SEL programs to help students manage emotions and develop healthy relationships.
• Involve families and local organizations in school activities to create a strong network for students.
• Keep families informed.
• Involve families in committees, advisory boards, and surveys.
• Organize events that welcome all families.
Westernport Elementary School
Students by the Numbers <10 ADA 504
168 FARMs/Economically Disadvantaged
<10 Multilingual Learners
Language Arts Student Growth
English Learners Making Progress Towards Learning English
53 Students with Disabilities 17 Talented and Gifted Students Current partners engaged with the community… 30 Partners and Growing
Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?
Westernport Elementary School Continued
Priorities and Opportunities
What did we learn?
Student Feedback
● feel valued and safe at school
● have access to high quality learning opportunities and leadership opportunities
● have access to a wide range of academic, behavioral and health supports in the school
● reported a need for increased mental health services, assistance for older adults, and support for not feeling safe in their home environment.
Staff Feedback
● express the school is a welcoming environment for all
● express needing to increase opportunities for family engagement
● report health concerns of students and families as high need
Family Feedback
● feel welcomed and valued
● feel students are supported in their learning
● feel welcomed and valued
● report wanting more family activities in their community
● report wanting help with health related issues
Rigorous, CommunityConnected Classroom
Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Integrated Systems of Support
Community Feedback
● value opportunities for collaboration and reciprocal relationships
● value engaging in exciting activities and opportunities for students and families in and out of school
● report needing to address community health
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
- Increase access to 21st century learning resources, programs and opportunities
- Continue to expand partnerships with local colleges and universities
- Continue to expand out-of-school learning opportunities
- Diversify and improve family engagement opportunities
- Expand real-world connections to in-school learning
- Increase student leadership opportunities
- Continue to support emerging PTO and their leadership opportunities in the school
- Expand to a county wide steering committee model
- Provide quality case management to families
- Maintain a welcoming and respectful environment
- Continue to develop school-based health center for timely access to student health care
- Provide quality case management
- Offer student and family voice opportunities on steering committee
- Provide linkage to quality community partners
- Continue working with early learning institutions for early intervention
- Helping families meet basic needs (physical, mental, behavioral, etc.)
- Maintain a welcoming environment for all
- Continue to assist students and families to meet basic needs through various pantry programs (hygiene, food, clothing, etc.)
- Provide programming that is responsive to varying demographics
- Offer family learning opportunities on issues of health and safety
- Increase positive communication with families
- Increase working with quality community partners
- Expand current family engagement opportunities
- Create responsive programming opportunities through family feedback
- Continue to expand out-of-school learning opportunities
- Increase opportunities to engage families during the school day
- Expand real-world connections to in-school learning