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: Promote a district culture that is equitable, restorative, and inclusive for all students. 

SMART GOAL/ Major Activities 

Key Actions 

Who 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 establish collaborative centered school-based climate committees and a calendar for monthly (at minimum) meetings.

By November 1, 2023 administer the NJSCI Climate Survey  - parents will take in October 

Meeting agenda notes 

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.

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. 

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.

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 2024

Planning and documentation of activities to highlight and promote staff wellness at least 10 times during the academic year

Collection of anecdotal feedback from staff to inform activities to promote staff wellness.  

Agenda from one (1) PLC 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: 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 2024

Use 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.

ACTION: By the conclusion of the 2023-2024 academic year, CHPS will establish an online dashboard encompassing multiple key measures that provide a historical and comparative overview of student outcomes to enhance communication channels for parents and to facilitate the identification of strengths and areas requiring improvement.

ACTION: Establish an environment at every school where every student feels safe, welcomed, and respected, has access to academic support, and benefits from an inclusive, academically focused culture.

SMART Goal

Key Actions 

Who 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 2024

Participate 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 - 

• parent information night 

Achieve or exceed 76% of students in 4th grade reaching a level 4 or 5 in mathematics as aligned with Spring 2024 NJSLA (increase of 6% from same students in Spring 2023)

If needed at our school based on the past year’s NJ School Performance Report Card, we will demonstrate a decrease in student absenteeism.

Demonstrate an increase in hiring staff of color based on at least 10% of vacancies. 

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 Steps

Who is Responsible

Target Date or Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

We will apply to be re-certified as a National School of Character!  For this process, we will reevaluate our current practices to see where adjustments can be made to better serve our community of students, staff, and families.

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

School of Character application deadline is November 10, 2023.