ROSA SMART GOALS

Introduction

Rosa International Middle School is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world. To achieve this, the school has analyzed performance data and aligned its goals with the Cherry Hill Public Schools Strategic Plan priorities. The following grade-specific SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals focus on academic achievement, student supports, and climate improvement for the 2025-2026 school year.

Academic Achievement

Grade 6: Mathematics SMART Goal

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Improve Grade 6 student performance on the math portion of the state assessment, emphasizing students in the lower performance quartiles.
Key Actions: Implement targeted math interventions inside and outside of the classroom, peer tutoring, and additional support during WIN.
Who is Responsible: Grade 6 Math Teachers, Math Intervention Specialists, Math Coaches.
Target Date or Timeline: Benchmarks, final assessment at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Evidence of Effectiveness: A 15% increase in student proficiency rates, focusing on a 20% improvement for students in the lower quartiles when measured by NJSLA.

Grade 7: Mathematics SMART Goal

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Raise proficiency in Grade 7 mathematics through targeted intervention for struggling students.
Key Actions: Offer small group intervention and create study groups to support upper level bubble students to increase proficiency.
Who is Responsible: Grade 7 Math Teachers, Interventionists.
Target Date or Timeline: Quarterly assessments with a comprehensive year-end review.
Evidence of Effectiveness: 14% overall increase in proficiency, 18% improvement for students in the lowest quartiles as measured by NJSLA

Grade 8: Mathematics SMART Goal

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Enhance mastery in Grade 8 mathematics by addressing individual weaknesses.
Key Actions: Employ individualized learning plans through NJTSS, employ small group interventions and develop peer support groups, invite Bridge Tutoring program.
Who is Responsible: Grade 8 Math Teachers, Interventionists
Target Date or Timeline: Benchmark assessments and end-of-year check

Evidence of Effectiveness: 17% proficiency improvement, 19% enhancement for the two lowest quartiles as measured by NJSLA.

Grade 6: Literacy SMART Goal

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Enhance Grade 6 students' reading skills with special support for those below the 25th percentile.
Key Actions: Implement targeted ELA interventions, introduce interactive read-aloud sessions and other peer group activities, and provide additional supports during WIN.
Who is Responsible: Grade 6 ELA Teachers, Reading Interventionist.
Target Date or Timeline: Quarterly evaluations culminating in a comprehensive end-of-year assessment.

Evidence of Effectiveness: 16% increase in students reading at or above grade level, with a 24% improvement for those below the 25th percentile using multiple measures including DIBELS.

Grade 7: Literacy SMART Goal

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Increase Grade 7 students’ literacy competency with a focus on lower performance bands.
Key Actions: Leverage digital platforms for reading, initiate paired reading schemes.
Who is Responsible: Grade 7 ELA Teachers, Literacy Coaches.
Target Date or Timeline: Regular quarterly evaluations.
Evidence of Effectiveness: 15% increase in literacy levels, 21% rise for students in the bottom quartile using multiple measures including DIBELS.

Grade 8: Literacy SMART Goal

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Elevate Grade 8 reading proficiency, focusing on targeted help for the lowest achievers.
Key Actions: Introduce a reading mentor program, host literacy workshops.
Who is Responsible: Grade 8 ELA Teachers, Reading Mentors.
Target Date or Timeline: Ongoing assessments with a comprehensive year-end review.
Evidence of Effectiveness: 18% increase in on-grade level reading, 25% boost for the lowest quartile as measured by NJSLA.

Student Supports

Goal 3: Increase Access to Mental Health Resources

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Provide mental health support services to 85% of students in need.
Key Actions: Utilize district ESS partner, partner with local mental health organizations (NJ4S), and NJEA ACCESS Consultant.
Who is Responsible: School Counseling Team, Administration.
Target Date or Timeline: Review of services provided at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Evidence of Effectiveness: Addition of resources and the creation of at least two groups with the NJ4S program.

Climate Improvement

Goal 4: Foster a Positive and Inclusive School Climate

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Increase satisfaction with the school climate among stakeholders.
Key Actions: Utilize circle practices as shared by NJEA ACCESS consultant, Host quarterly student voice meetings, provide at least 4 specific Staff Wellness activities during the school year, build schedule to promote inclusive opportunities in classes and WIN period. Obtain baseline data for students participating in school programs and inclusive opportunities.
Who is Responsible: SCiP, NJTSS Committee, Administration, Staff-Wellneess Committee
Target Date or Timeline: Bi-Annual review of student inclusive opportunities offered
Evidence of Effectiveness: 17% increase in satisfaction ratings on the school climate survey.

Goal 5: Reduce Student Discipline Incidents

SMART GOAL/Major Activities: Utilize comprehensive behavior data to target interventions for discipline reduction and address suspension disparities.
Key Actions: Integrate restorative practices, provide alternative discipline methods.
Who is Responsible: Behavioral Support Team, Teachers.
Target Date or Timeline: Quarterly evaluations with final analysis at year-end.
Evidence of Effectiveness: 10% reduction in discipline incidents through evidence-based strategies.

Conclusion

Rosa International Middle School is committed to achieving these SMART goals, aligned with Cherry Hill Public Schools Strategic Plan priorities. By focusing on academic achievement, grade-specific targeted supports, and climate improvement, the school aims to equip students for success in an ever-changing world. Continuous monitoring and evaluations will ensure progress toward these goals, with adjustments made as needed to guarantee success for all students.

STUDENT WELLNESS
Priority 1: ACADEMIC Achievement and Outcomes AIMS and GOALS: To enhance the quality of the district’s preschool program, ensuring alignment with state early childhood education standards. Goal 1a: CHPS will strategically expand the preschool program in alignment with available Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) funding to ensure access to high-quality early education opportunities for all eligible students. 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.
SMART GOAL/ Major Activities	Key Actions	Who is Responsible	Target Date or Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
Increase ELA proficiency for grades 6-8 from 41% (2024-25 level per Rosa's report) to 56% (15% absolute gain) by June 2026, to move toward the district 2030 target of 70%. Increase Math proficiency for grades 6-8 from 37% (2024-25 per Rosa's report) to 49% (12% absolute gain) by June 2026, progressing toward the district 2030 target of 68%.	Share data and goals with all staff Break down data by grade, course, and teacher Identify standards and evidence statements of need from 2025 report Launch ELA and Math intervention for students below grade level Utilize NJTSS model to identify Tier1 needs for classrooms and monitor progress Engage families and students in literacy and math initiatives with quarterly progress updates	ELA Department Math Department District Data Team Interventionists NJTSS Team Curriculum Supervisors Rosa Admin Team	September 2025 - June 2026	- Comparison of 2024-25 vs. 2025-26 state assessment data - Data presentations and goal setting in Faculty, Department, and PLC meetings - Report card grade analysis for each Marking Period - Benchmark gains; percent on-track to 2025 Annual Targets broken down by grade level - Family interactions logged

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, Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) data will indicate an increase in the percentage of students whose needs are effectively supported through tiered programming.
SMART GOAL/ Major Activities	Key Actions	Who is Responsible	Target Date or Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
Increase the percentage of students whose needs are effectively supported through tiered programming by 15% by the end of the 2025-2026 school year, aligning with the district's 2030 target of 80%	Introduce NJTSS/MTSS referral system Assign supports to occur during the day and in the WIN periods Create appropriate goals for Tier 2 and Tier 3 services with goals and timelines Monitor progress for students who are assigned Tier 2 or Tier 3 services Identify Tier 1 needs based on performance data and teacher input Provide examples of Tier 1 activities in a shared format with teachers to use in their classrooms	Rosa NJTSS Team Interventionists All staff Administrative Team

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. AIMS and GOALS: 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

Priority 5: STAFF RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

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To enhance and customize professional development to support all staff in their job roles and responsibilities.

Goal 5c. By 2030, each school will implement a tailored professional development framework, collaboratively designed with staff to align training with the unique needs of their roles.

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