PRIORITY 1: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND OUTCOMES
PRIORITY 1
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND OUTCOMES
CHERRY HILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS COMMITTED TO OPTIMIZING OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND OUTCOMES FOR EACH STUDENT TO PREPARE THEM FOR POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES.
AIM 1A
Increase each student’s math proficiency by strengthening K-12 instructional practices.
Goals
- By 2030, the district will achieve a 10% increase in math proficiency across Grades 3 through 11 on state math assessments while ensuring measurable annual growth for all students
- By 2030, the district will ensure that all students meet or exceed the Annual Targets outlined in School Performance Reports, achieving measurable progress in math skills.
KPIs
- KPI 1: Achieve a 5% annual increase in math proficiency among grade level cohorts as measured by district benchmark assessments.
- KPI 2: At least 80% of students will demonstrate a minimum of 5% growth on each district benchmark assessment (administered three times per year) with a cumulative 15% annual growth goal for all students.
- KPI 3: 90% of all students will participate in district benchmark assessments during each testing window.
- KPI 4: Ensure an annual increase in the percentage of students successfully completing Algebra 1 by the end of Grade 8.
ACTION STEPS
- Utilize data analysis of student performance to provide tailored academic support.
- Deliver research-based instructional strategies, grounded in a comprehensive curriculum and supported by high-quality professional development.
- Ensure 90% student participation on benchmark assessments.
- Ensure each student’s growth on benchmark assessments.
AIM 1B
Increase each student’s literacy proficiency by strengthening K-12 instructional practices.
Goals
- By 2030, the district will achieve a 10% increase in overall proficiency rates for students in Grades 3 through 11 on state ELA assessments while ensuring measurable annual growth for all students.
- By 2030, the district will ensure that all students meet or exceed the Annual Targets outlined in School Performance Reports achieving measurable progress in literacy skills
KPIs
- KPI 1: By the end of each academic year, all grade-level cohorts will achieve a 5% increase in literacy proficiency as measured by district benchmark assessments
- KPI 2: At least 80% of students will demonstrate a minimum of 5% growth on each literacy benchmark assessment.
- KPI 3: 90% of all students will participate in literacy benchmark assessments during each testing window.
- KPI 4: At least 90% of students will demonstrate readiness for high school literacy coursework by the end of Grade 8.
ACTION STEPS
- Enhance literacy proficiency across all grade-level cohorts by supporting research-based instruction to achieve a 5% increase in proficiency.
- Promote consistent student growth in literacy by ensuring 80% of students achieve annual growth targets.
- Increase student participation in literacy benchmark assessments to achieve 90% district-wide participation.
- Integrate cross-content literacy strategies into instruction with weekly interdisciplinary lessons.
- Strengthen teacher professional development to improve literacy instruction and outcomes for all students.
AIM 1C
Improve each student’s science proficiency by strengthening K-12 instructional practices.
Goals
- By 2030, the district will achieve a 5% increase in science proficiency across Grades 3 through 11 on state assessments for all students.
- By 2030, the district will ensure that all students meet or exceed the Annual Targets outlined in School Performance Reports, achieving measurable progress in science skills.
KPIs
- KPI 1: Ensure a 5% increase annually in proficiency on state science assessments.
- KPI 2: At least 80% of students meet growth targets.
- KPI 3: A district-wide science assessment calendar will be shared with all stakeholders by the first month of the academic year.
ACTION STEPS
- Improve science proficiency across grade levels by supporting researchbased instruction to achieve a 5% increase in overall proficie
- Promote consistent growth in science proficiency by ensuring 80% of students meet growth targets.
- Provide high-quality professional development to improve science instruction and student outcomes
AIM 1D
Increase the percentage of students accessing experiential learning opportunities.
Goals
- By 2030, 25% of all Cherry Hill graduates will have completed an experiential learning opportunity or coursework aligned to their post-secondary interests.
KPIs
- KPI 1: 10 to 20 new partnerships will be developed annually with local organizations, businesses, and industries to support experiential learning programs.
- KPI 2: Partnership agreements will be developed and executed using standardized Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
- KPI 3: The percentage of students participating in experiential learning programs will increase by 5% annually across all high schools within the district.
- KPI 4: Participation gaps for underserved student populations will be reduced by 15% within three years by providing support mechanisms.
ACTION STEPS
- Design inclusive collaborations with businesses and community partners to increase real world opportunities for all students.Utilize data analysis of student performance to provide tailored academic support.
- Promote visibility and awareness of experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Assess partnership impact on student experience to inform future planning.
- Sustain and expand partnerships with businesses, community agencies, and universities.
AIM 1E
Increase the percentage of students able to identify a potential college and/or career pathway.
Goals
- By 2030, 80% of all K-12 students will be able to identify career or college opportunities aligned to their interests and personal profiles.
- By 2030, the district will ensure that 95% of all Grade 12 students have an action plan articulating an understanding and options for their individual path.
KPIs
- KPI 1: A district-wide calendar of career exposure events will be created and published annually, ensuring representation from all grade levels and types of activities (i.e., fairs, seminars, internships).
- KPI 2: Increase annual participation rates to 90% by 2030 in career exposure events for all students, with equal representation across demographic groups.
- KPI 3: 90% of students will complete a post-secondary plan by Grade 12 through college or career pathway advising.
- KPI 4: 80% completion rate of career planning activities by Grade 8, increasing to 90% by 2030
ACTION STEPS
- Implement career and college awareness activities by grade level, starting at the elementary level.
- Engage families as partners in the career exploration process.
- Embed career education across the K-12 curriculum.
- Promote access and opportunities to engage all students in college and career experiences.
- Cultivate post-secondary relationships for dual enrollment and training.
- Create and distribute clear college and career pathway resources