- Cherry Hill Public Schools
- Knight SMART GOALS
2023-2024 SMART GOALS
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STUDENT WELLNESS
DISTRICT GOAL: Student Wellness – Create frameworks of learning and support for all students to develop the skills needed for social and emotional wellness.
Objective/Strategy: Provide inclusive and supportive learning environments that are responsive to students’ needs. Promote professional learning for staff that provides consistency of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices, while promoting and fostering safe and secure learning environments.
SMART Goal
Strategies and
Action StepsWho is Responsible
Target Date or Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness
Proactive, prevention measures implemented to build positive school climates (e.g. PBIS, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Restorative Practices)
Disciplinary issues are addressed in a way that is evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive.
Assess the level of equity and inclusivity within the district and identify areas for improvement, ensuring that all students have equal access to educational opportunities.
Full Implementation of the NJ School Climate Improvement Plan
All schools will provide targeted interventions (e.g. counseling, mentoring, check in/check out, etc…) for students who are at risk of engaging in disciplinary infractions.
Address disproportionate disciplinary outcomes for students of color, students with disabilities, and other historically marginalized groups by providing staff training on implicit bias, examining discipline data regularly to identify trends, and implementing policies and practices that promote equity and fairness.
Ongoing review and analysis of discipline data.
Principal, Guidance Counselor, All staff (certificated and non- certificated)
September 2023 -
June 2024-
By October 1, 2023, will allow time for building reps to communicate with staff on the Labor Collaborative. The Reps will work in collaboration with the building principal to establish a school-based climate committees and a calendar for monthly (at minimum) meetings.
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By November 1, 2023 administer the NJSCI Climate Survey - parents will take in October
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Meeting agenda notes
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Partner with a community agency to provide additional support for students for example Interactive Kids, Perform Care and Care Solace. Track number of referrals of outreach to community agency.
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Quarterly, evaluate the effectiveness of disciplinary policies and practices to ensure that they are aligned with the goal of promoting an equitable, restorative, and inclusive school culture. Discipline and climate data will be analyzed and shared quarterly with staff.
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Support ES school based presentations to the BOE to discuss the disaggregated data.
Ensure staff participate in Restorative Practices Flex Option.
STUDENT WELLNESS
DISTRICT GOAL: Student Wellness – Create frameworks of learning and support for all students to develop the skills needed for social and emotional wellness.
Objective/Strategy: Provide inclusive and supportive learning environments that are responsive to students’ needs. Promote professional learning for staff that provides consistency of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices, while promoting and fostering safe and secure learning environments.
SMART Goal
Strategies and
Action StepsWho is Responsible
Target Date or Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness
Schools will provide opportunities for staff to engage in wellness activities including professional development discussions focused on stress management, mindfulness, and personal well-being.
Positive staff feedback will be obtained through informal and formal methods.
One (1) full staff meeting dedicated to Staff Wellness.
Principals will provide evidence of positive informal and formal staff feedback highlighting staff wellness efforts.
Principal, Guidance Counselor, All staff (certificated and non- certificated)
September 2023 -
June 2024Planning and documentation of activities to highlight and promote staff wellness at least 2x per month during PLC.
Collection of anecdotal feedback from staff to inform activities to promote staff wellness.
Agenda from one (1) faculty meeting dedicated in it’s entirety to Staff Wellness
STUDENT WELLNESS
DISTRICT GOAL: Student Wellness – Create frameworks of learning and support for all students to develop the skills needed for social and emotional wellness.
Objective/Strategy: Provide inclusive and supportive learning environments that are responsive to students’ needs. Promote professional learning for staff that provides consistency of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices, while promoting and fostering safe and secure learning environments.
Action: Create a culture of well-being, collaboration, and support that prioritizes the health and wellness of teachers and staff.
SMART GOAL/ Major Activities
Key Actions
Who is Responsible
Target Date or Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness
Schools will provide opportunities for staff to engage in wellness activities including professional development discussions focused on stress management, mindfulness, and personal well-being.
Positive staff feedback will be obtained through informal and formal methods.
One (1) full staff meeting dedicated to Staff Wellness.
Principals will provide evidence of positive informal and formal staff feedback highlighting staff wellness efforts.
Principal, Guidance Counselor, All staff (certificated and non- certificated)
September 2023 -
June 2024Planning and documentation of activities to highlight and promote staff wellness at least 2x per month during PLC.
Collection of anecdotal feedback from staff to inform activities to promote staff wellness.
Agenda from one (1) faculty meeting dedicated in it’s entirety to Staff Wellness
Staff 1 on 1 Collaborative Conversation Meetings
Meet with all certificated staff at least once a MP. Staff will have a choice in the length of the meeting 15 or 30 minutes and if they would like additional meetings to support their growth.
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Focus on Growth Plan Progress
Gene Park
10/22 - 12/23
All meetings will be scheduled by 1/23.
STUDENT WELLNESS
DISTRICT GOAL: Student Wellness – Create frameworks of learning and support for all students to develop the skills needed for social and emotional wellness.
Objective/Strategy: Provide inclusive and supportive learning environments that are responsive to students’ needs. Promote professional learning for staff that provides consistency of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices, while promoting and fostering safe and secure learning environments.
Action: Ensure that all students have equitable access to comprehensive support services that promote their academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.
SMART GOAL/ Major Activities
Key Actions
Who is Responsible
Target Date or Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness
Students at risk for mental, emotional, or behavioral health challenges are provided with appropriate interventions that support both prevention and early intervention including access to a range of SEL supports that meet their individual needs.
School staff are provided with professional development opportunities to assist them in how to identify and address student needs related to mental, emotional, and behavioral health.
Implementation of the CASEL Indicators of Schoolwide SEL
Assess readiness for implementation of the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports (NJTSS) in the 2024-2025 school year.
Monitoring of positive teacher-student relationships, reflective of effective communication mutual respect and high expectations.
Establish a culture of positive relationships where there is acceptance of diversity and strong character education practices
By January 1, 2024, all schools will complete a self-assessment for Restorative Practices Implementation.
Assess readiness for implementation of the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports (NJTSS) in the 2024-2025 school year.
Principal, Guidance Counselor, All staff (certificated and non- certificated)
September 2023 -
June 2024Use of the CASEL walkthrough Protocol template at least 4x per year by school climate team or visit administrator with focus on particular areas to assess implementation of social emotional learning protocols.
Begin to clearly define the schools NJTSS Implementation plan based on the district plan for the 2024-2025 school year.
Include feedback to staff formally and informally on communication with students.
Meeting notes from Character Education Committee
List of events/ activities planned by Character Education Committee
Completion of the Holidays and Observances Form to highlight celebration of all cultures
By January 1, 2024 complete a self assessment of the current intervention used to support positive behavioral support.
PURPOSE AND PASSION
DISTRICT GOAL: Purpose & Passion – Develop highly engaging learner-centered experiences within an environment that promotes voice, choice, and passion for learning.
Objective/Strategy: Improve student achievement utilizing multiple formative assessment data to drive a focus on differentiated instruction to close any identified achievement gaps, establish staff professional development and accountability. Cultivate a culture that embraces diverse staffing and attracts, develops, and retains excellent quality diverse staff with a focus on relevant professional development through mindfulness and cultural responsiveness and 21st century teaching strategies. Further develop equitable practices in curricular and extra-curricular offerings, technology and non-technology resources, and college/career/special education opportunities.
SMART Goal
Strategies and
Action StepsWho is Responsible
Target Date or Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness
Student achievement is the top Board priority. Formative and summative assessments, locally administered and state assessments, will be used to define achievement.
As part of the BluePrint for Student Success, review and analyze the curriculum based on student achievement through the curriculum management and revision cycle.
Equity/Diversity/Hiring-Recruiting/Staff Training.
Hire and retain staff for a diverse workforce that reflects and promotes Cherry Hill Public Schools Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Quarterly progress monitoring
Share data with all staff in September 2023 for ELA and Math - Start Strong, DIBELS, etc.
Discuss trends and needs in PLC
Dedicate PLC to focus on specific subject areas
Require staff to share formative data and collection methods
Share evidences collectively to inspire further vertical articulation
School based SMART goals aligned to achievement with actionable steps towards attainment. Specific emphasis on Math and ELA subgroups.
Track student attendance
Analyze demographics of hiring and current employees
Survey staff of color regarding feelings about their journey and solicit suggestions to make for a better recruiting effort
Principal, Math teachers, Math Coach
September 2023 -
June 2024Participate in development of quarterly progress monitoring to the BOE - November 15, February 15, April 15, June 30
Ensure that benchmark assessments for all content areas and all student groups are completed and uploaded properly into Performance Matters/ EZCBM, etc…
Review of NJSLA and Start Strong testing data
present data to entire staff and develop action plans for students to support student achievement - Google Classroom
Implementation of curriculum with fidelity.
Documentation of curriculum walkthroughs
Participation and documentation of coaching cycles for teachers
Participate in Eureka Math Professional development
For EM2 schools -
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parent information night
Based on the 22-23 NJSLA Math 3 results (below), for this same cohort of 4th-grade students, we will see the following improvements on the 23-24 NJSLA Math grade 4:
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85% meets expectations/exceeds expectations
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8% increase from 2022 - 2023 math data
Level 1: 1.3%
Level 2: 9.3%
Level 3: 12%
Level 4: 58.7%
Level 5: 18.7%
Based on the 22-23 NJSLA grade 3 ELA results (below), for this same cohort of 4th-grade students, we will see the following improvements on the 23-24 NJSLA grade 4 ELA:
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82% meets expectations/exceeds expectations
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10% increase from 2022 - 2023 ELA data
Level 1: 9.3%
Level 2: 2.7%
Level 3: 16%
Level 4: 60%
Level 5: 12%
Based on the 22-23 NJSLA grade 3 SPED Math results (below), for this same cohort of 4th-grade SPED students, we will see the following improvements on the 23-24 NJSLA grade 4 SPED Math:
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66% meets expectations/exceeds expectations
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8% increase from 2022 - 2023 Math data
CONNECTING BEYOND OUR CLASSROOMS
DISTRICT GOAL: Connecting Beyond Our Classrooms – Provide resources, opportunities, and experiences for our students to connect to the world beyond their classrooms and to become informed and empathetic agents of change in the world.
Objective/Strategy: Develop opportunities that bridge the inside and outside of the classroom, so students are best prepared for continued success both during their time within the Cherry Hill School District and afterwards (universities, technical schools, military, and/or job market). Utilize local and global events to improve student understanding and acceptance of all aspects of social justice and injustice through curriculum infusion, establishing systemic school district/in-building processes, and providing professional development designed to develop staff capacity to engage students in meaningful conversations, developing empathy, and self-reflection.
Action: Provide students with opportunities beyond the classroom to develop their skills, interests and passions.
Action: Implementation of Community Engagement Plan
Action: To develop a comprehensive framework that promotes and provides educational opportunities centered on environmental responsibility, resource conservation, and sustainable practices within the district.
SMART Goal
Strategies and
Action StepsWho is Responsible
Target Date or Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness
Add a goal here which encompasses the themes in Connecting Beyond the Classroom
Increase student voice opportunities
Ongong and meaningful communication with families and the community
Principal, Guidance Counselor, CST Case Manager, All Staff, PTA Executive Board
September 2023 -
June 2024
Documentation of student voice being used in the decision making process which is reflective of the school demographic
Communication at least 1x per week with families
Community Garden
Maintaining Community Garden
Team of Parent Volunteers
Lauren Doyle & Pilla-Grippi
KORT
6/23
Garden Photographs
Community Mural
Hire artist
Community Panel, Doyle, Pilla-Grippi
9/23
Photographs of the Mural and the process for creating the mural
Families and students will play a part in creating the mural.
Family Paint Night
Pilla-Grippi and Doyle
TBD
Revealing Ceremony -- Use of CHEA Grant
Pilla-Grippi and Doyle
5/24
Collaborate with Planet Aid
- Student council will share Planet Aid experience with other schools in the district.
Pilla-Grippi and Doyle
12/23
Donation Certificate
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