Coles Alternative High School Program Goals
GOAL #1 - Student Wellness - Create frameworks of learning and support for all students to develop the skills needed for social and emotional wellness.
Action
- Create a culture of well-being, collaboration, and support that prioritizes the health and wellness of teachers and staff.
- Promote a district culture that is equitable, restorative, and inclusive for all students.
- Ensure that all students have equitable access to comprehensive support services that promote their academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.
Major Active
Staff members will be provided with quarterly professional development workshops on stress management, mindfulness, and personal well-being with the aim of a 20% increase in staff reporting decreased stress levels by the end of the academic year.
- 4 Full faculty outings based on staff feedback taken at the beginning of the year
- Access to JCC
Provide access and communication regarding the 3 system-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) meetings that will promote collaboration and understanding, while providing staff with opportunities to practice self-care.
Proactive preventative measures implemented to build positive school climates (e.g. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Culturally Responsive Teaching, Restorative Practices)
- PBIS Rewards
Disciplinary issues are addressed in a way that is evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive.
- Restorative Practices grid
- Success Center
- PBIS REWARDS
- Connecting Beyond the Classroom
- SEL trips
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
- ESS
- JCC
- Camden County Special Services
- Satchel Pulse
- Success Center
- RBT/BCBA
- 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.
- Restorative Practice
- Satchel Pulse
- Emotional Intelligence 2.0
All schools will partner with a minimum of 1 community agency to ensure that students receive additional support.
- Quarterly, we will evaluate the effectiveness of disciplinary policies and practices to ensure that they are aligned to promote an equitable, restorative, and inclusive school culture.
- 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.
- Provide PsychoEducation Lessons on Day ⅚
- Create a team that will handle discipline that includes staff from all 3 unions
- Complete a reset plan for 100% of the student population.
- Complete 1 connecting beyond the classroom initiative per month.
- Run acceleration and recovery blocks for 5 periods of the day.
- Run 2 study skills sessions per semester to support student achievement
Indicators of Success
- Participation logs
- Staff survey feedback
- Climate and Culture surveys
- Participate in PLC book Clubs and take feedback
- Track individual and group use of PBIS Rewards
- Track student data and aggregate by race, gender identity, and other minoritized population subgroups
- Weekly check-ins with ESS counselors
- Solicit student feedback regarding current services
- Partner with local agencies to provide internships and employment training.
- Partner with county agencies to provide post-secondary support.
- Visitations to local trade schools and colleges
- Support with enrollment in CCC
- 100% of graduates will have a plan for work, college, or trade school upon graduation.
- 100 % of students using ESS services will be connected to local resources and have a support plan.
- Solicit student and staff feedback regarding behavior changes based on restorative practice and community-based discipline.
- Meet weekly with the Restorative team and make adjustments to our practices and protocols
- Track student infractions and show a 15% reduction in HIB, suspension, and conduct referrals from 23-24
- Track student alignment with PBIS initiatives and psycho-education lessons that support BOE policy regarding cell phone use.
- Measure student success by subgroups.
- Have at least 40% of enrollment make A/B honor role each MP.
- Have at least 40% of enrollment try a semester class on the CHEast Campus and maintain a grade of C or higher with support from Coles.
- Monitor graduation pathways
GOAL #2 - PURPOSE & PASSION - Develop highly engaging learner-centered experiences within an environment that promotes voice, choice, and passion for learning.
Action
- Develop a strategic communication plan that includes measurable objectives focused on moving the district toward achieving its goals.
- 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.
- Ensure smooth and effective transitions for students receiving special educational services, whether they are moving between levels to attend different buildings for appropriate programs/services or are new enrollees to the district, thereby promoting their academic success and emotional well-being.
Major Active
Weekly update newsletter provided to parents keeping them informed of the ongoings of school activities, upcoming events, and school-based highlights.
- Smore
- PBIS Rewards parent app
Maintain Social Media Platforms
Partner with CHEAST LMC teams will collaborate with building administration to plan professional learning opportunities for staff
Formation of grade-level HR, PM advisory
Provide monthly PLC time for staff to discuss literature relevant to student improvement.
Partner with CST to create opportunities for students to take classes on the CHEAST campus that are challenging and aligned with interests
Establish clear communication channels between families, teachers, case managers, and service providers to ensure all stakeholders are informed of transition plans, timelines, and expectations.
Create and implement transition plans for all seniors.
Create and implement Reset Plans for all students.
Provide all students with direct instruction on behavior augmentation, coping skills, and study skills that will improve their overall well-being.
Indicators of Success
- Monitor apps and platforms for data
- Supplement phone calls and paper-based mail for families who are not engaging with the community.
- Run community events for families and monitor attendance.
- logs
- Track student enrollment in clubs and sports.
- Meeting notes
- Monitor apps and platforms for data
- Supplement phone calls and paper-based mail for families who are not engaging with the community.
- Run community events for families and monitor attendance.
- logs
- Track student enrollment in clubs and sports.
- Meeting notes
- Completion of Safety drills
- Work collaboratively to make protocols for nurses, lunch, and movement that protect students' well-being.
- Student, and staff feedback
- Meeting notes
- Student goal trackers
- Safety planning
- Re-entry planning
- Induction slides, information, and processes
GOAL #3 - 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.
Action
- Implement a comprehensive community relations plan in the 2024-2025 school year to enhance stakeholder involvement and foster a deeper understanding of CHPS's vision and mission, ultimately establishing pride and ownership.
- Provide students with opportunities beyond the classroom to develop their skills, interests, and passions.
- To develop a comprehensive framework that promotes and provides educational opportunities centered on environmental responsibility, resource conservation, and sustainable practices within the district.