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East SMART GOALS

STUDENT WELLNESS
Priority 1: ACADEMIC Achievement and Outcomes AIMS and GOALS: Increase each student’s math proficiency by strengthening K-12 instructional practices. Goal 1bi. By 2030, the district will achieve a 10% increase in math proficiency across grades 3-11 on state math assessments while ensuring measurable annual growth for all students. Goal 1bii. 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. Increase each student’s literacy proficiency by strengthening K-12 instructional practices. Goal 1ci. By 2030, the district will achieve a 10% increase in overall proficiency rates for students in grades 3-11 on state ELA assessments while ensuring measurable annual growth for all students. Goal 2cii. 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. Improve student science proficiency by strengthening K-12 instructional practices. Goal 2di. By 2030, the district will achieve a 5% increase in science proficiency across grades 3-11 on state assessments for all students. Goal 2aii. 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. Increase the percentage of students accessing experiential learning opportunities. Goal 1e. By 2030, 25% of all Cherry Hill graduates will have completed an experiential learning opportunity or coursework aligned to their post-secondary interests. Increase the percentage of students able to identify a potential college and/or career pathway. Goal 1fi. By 2030, 80% of all K-12 students will be able to identify career or college opportunities aligned to their interests and personal profiles. Goal 1fii. By 2030, the district will ensure that 90% of all 12th grade students have an action plan articulating an understanding and options for their individual path.
SMART GOAL/ Major Activities	Key Actions	Who is Responsible	Target Date or Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
By June of 2026, High School East will achieve a 2% increase in math proficiency across grade 11 on the NJGPA while ensuring measurable annual growth for all students.	Training for all Math staff on NJTSS to provide proper Tier I supports for all students. Institution of true PLCs where data is used as the impetus for increasing student achievement. Administering district benchmark assessments and analyzing data based on student learning standards.	Administrative Team District Math Supervisor Classroom Teachers Math Coaches	June 2026	Benchmark growth data PLC notes/action plans NJGPA Math proficiency and growth Observational feedback on Tier 1 strategies.
By June of 2026, High School East will achieve a 2% increase in ELA proficiency across grades 9-11 on the district benchmarks.	Training for all staff on NJTSS to provide proper Tier I supports for all students. Institution of true PLCs where data is used as the impetus for increasing student achievement. Administering district benchmark assessments with fidelity and analyzing data based on student learning standards.	Administrative Team District ELA, SS, and Science Supervisors Classroom Teachers Literacy Coaches	June 2026	Benchmark growth data PLC notes/action plans Observational feedback on Tier 1 strategies.
By June 2026, 50% of juniors and seniors will participate in internships, dual enrollment, AP Program, or capstone projects(AP Research/Seminar).	Expand partnerships with local businesses/universities. Promote opportunities via counseling and advisory programs. Track and report student participation.	Assistant Principals Guidance Counselors	June 2026	Naviance CAP course enrollment participation rates by demographic subgroup.

STUDENT WELLNESS
Priority 3: ALIGNING STUDENT SUPPORTS TO MIRROR STUDENT NEEDS AIMS and GOALS: Increase the alignment of student instruction and support to most effectively meet the needs of each child. Goal 3a: By 2030, NJ Tiered Systems of Support (NJTSS) data will indicate an increase in the percentage of students whose needs are effectively supported through tiered programming. Foster an inclusive and supportive educational environment that empowers students with IEPs to actively participate and thrive in the least restrictive settings. Goal 3b: By 2030, student data will reflect an increase in the percentage of time students with IEPs engage and succeed in less restrictive educational environments.
SMART GOAL/ Major Activities	Key Actions	Who is Responsible	Target Date or Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
By April 2026, all content areas will implement Tier 1 supports and use intervention data for quarterly reviews of student academic, behavioral, and attendance progress.	Provide staff training on NJTSS protocols and universal screeners. Conduct quarterly NJTSS data review meetings. Align Tier 1 interventions across classrooms.	Principal Assistant Principals NJTSS Team Counselors Teachers	September 2025 - April 2026 (quarterly)	NJTSS Meeting Notes Scaffold of Tiers and supports that are available at East Reduction in Failures per Marking Period Targeted referrals to NJTSS Team for Tier 2 and Tier 3 assignments

STUDENT WELLNESS
Priority 4: CLIMATE & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AIMS and GOALS: To cultivate an organizational structure that fosters successful collaboration by empowering stakeholders to be problem-solvers and responsible decision-makers, working together with a shared purpose. Goal 4ai. By 2030, all Cherry Hill Public Schools will have fully functioning Labor Management Collaborative (LMC) teams that meet monthly, set and achieve clear goals, and include representatives from all labor titles within each school building. Goal 4aii. By 2030, Cherry Hill Public Schools will create a cross-district student government achieving three annual outcomes, advancing leadership and unity district-wide. Goal 4aiii. By 2030, Cherry Hill Public Schools will enhance community connections and transparency by providing opportunities for meaningful feedback discussions with the Board of Education and administration. To ensure access to academic, mental health, and behavioral supports Goal4b. By 2030, establish a comprehensive database to track information about students receiving academic, mental health, and behavioral support to enhance the availability and coordination of services provided to students. Increase the sense of physical and emotional safety for students, families, staff and the community. Goal 4c. By 2030, Cherry Hill Public Schools will increase the percentage of students, parents, and staff reporting positive school climate by fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
SMART GOAL/ Major Activities	Key Actions	Who is Responsible	Target Date or Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
Example (High School) By June of 2026, Cherry Hill High School East LMC will have developed four SMART goals outlining their course of action for the next three years. The goals will center on Math, ELA, Culture, and Data.	School Improvement Plan roll-out to the entire faculty Completion of the Quality School Review(QSR) QSR Stakeholder meeting encompassing East faculty, central, teachers, and parents. Data Analysis of all available data encompassing academic achievement as well as environmental data. Implementation of the NJSCI Survey Root Cause Analysis of potential areas of improvement Development of the 4 Goals	LMC District Supervisors Parents(PTA)	October 2025 December 2025 February 2026 February 2026 October 2025 April 2026 June 2026	Completed QSR from each department, parents, and administrators QSR Stakeholder meeting completed Data analysis completed NJSCI Survey completed Root cause analysis completed Four goals completed