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Accountability and flexibility are hallmarks of Gwinnett County Public Schools' success. Key to that success is ensuring that each school community understands the progress being made by its schools, as well as what plans will drive improvement. Each school creates a collaborative Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI) to increase student achievement results, with targeted goals based on the four strategic priorities within the district’s Blueprint for the Future: Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. All schools across the district will focus on goals 2A- Multi-tiered Systems of Support and 2B- Opportunity and Access. Additionally, schools are required to select one goal from each of the other strategic priorities. LSPI goals are dynamic, like our schools, and are updated to reflect changes that occur in schools. Multiple data points are used to determine areas needing improvement and to identify specific, measurable, annual objectives. Schools then determine how to use research-based strategies to achieve these goals, using flexibility as needed. The LSPI development process involves teachers, parents, students, and community members, so the entire school community has the opportunity to be involved in conversations about school improvement.

 

2023 - 2024 Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI)


School: HOPKINS ELEMENTARY           Principal: Gabriel Zaragoza

District Strategic Priorities/Goals Rationale Action Steps
(Implementation Design)
How will you measure growth?
Growth Factors (Baseline & Targets)
Empathy 1.B - Staff and Student Well Being

Based on prior year data, Hopkins Elementary will continue efforts to build an intentional, well-established, exemplary social and emotional learning (SEL) program that strategically provides cross-divisional support coupled with robust professional learning and resources for staff, students, and families. 

  1. Administrators will implement SEL professional learning integrated into the local school PD plan for culture building. 
  2. Counselors will prepare SEL lessons taught during classroom meetings.
  3. Restorative Practices will be integrated into the local school professional development plan for culture building and practiced for skill development and refinement.
  4. The PBIS committee will review data to inform school-wide, grade level, and classroom level plans. 

Percent of students chronically absent

SY2023 Baseline: 12%

SY2024 Target: 10%

EES Student Survey Items

I enjoy coming to this school.

SY2023 Baseline: 42%

SY2024 Target: 47%

EES Staff Survey Items 

When there is a problem in my school, we talk about how to solve it.

SY2023 Baseline: 76%

SY2024 Target: 81%

ESS Family Survey Items

Bullying/harassment is not tolerated at this school

SY2023 Baseline: 82%

SY2024 Target: 87%

Equity 2.A - Multi-tiered System of Supports

Based on prior year data, Hopkins Elementary will implement a comprehensive framework to fully operationalize a multi-tiered system of supports to address academic and non-academic student needs and remove barriers.

  1. Integration of Tier 1 Restorative Practice Strategies
  2. Continue to implement Patriot Block Remediation/Enrichment time.
  3. Focus integration of Instructional Conversations Initiative to support all language domains (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening) in mathematics with the new mathematics standards.
  4. Assess the structure of Collaborative Learning Teams using the CLT self-assessment rubric. 
  5. Enhance MTSS Implementation using the AIR Rubric and implement monthly MTSS professional development for staff. 
  6. Participate in WIDA Standards training.

Percent of K-5 students who are universally screened in Math and ELA. 

Start of Year Baseline: 0%

SY2024 Target: 95%

Percent of students who are universally screened in wellbeing

Start of Year Baseline: 0%

SY2024 Target: 95%

Percent of all Milestones tests in which students scored at Beginning level, lowest performance level

 

Baseline 2023

Target 2024

School Wide LA

52% 47%

School Wide MA

37% 32%

3rd LA

50% 45%

3rd MA

36% 31%

4th LA

57% 52%

4th MA

33% 28%

5th LA

49% 44%

5th MA

40% 35%

5th Sci

55% 50%

Percent of all Milestones tests in which students scored at Proficient/Distinguished levels

 

Baseline 2023

Target 2024

School Wide LA

22% 27%

School Wide MA

29% 34%

3rd LA

25% 30%

3rd MA

29% 34%

4th LA

13% 18%

4th MA

29% 34%

5th LA

25% 30%

5th MA

29% 34%

5th Sci

21% 26%

EES Staff Survey Items 

Struggling students receive early intervention and remediation to acquire skills

SY2023 Baseline: 58%

SY2024 Target: 62%

Equity 2.B - Opportunity and Access

Based on prior year data, Hopkins Elementary will expand student opportunities to engage in and access high-quality, rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum, advanced coursework (e.g. Advanced Content), and enrichment activities (e.g., the arts, gifted, STEM, career technical education). 

  1. Continue to implement and monitor diverse courses for students including Advanced Content Mathematics, STEM, Computer Science, and Social Studies Enrichment. 
  2. Enhance professional learning to support Gifted student identification in all classrooms. 
  3. Continue to implement Early Learning Programs that include Pre - K General Education, Pre K Special Education, Play 2 Learn, and Little Learners Academy. 

Percent of Gifted and Talented Representation

SY2023 Baseline: 5%

SY2024 Target: 7%

EES Student Survey Items

I feel safe at this school.

SY2023 Baseline: 54%

SY2024 Target: 59%

All students have access to rigorous courses and supports.

SY2023 Baseline: 38%

SY2024 Target: 43%

EES Family Survey Items

My student is challenged with a rigorous course of study at this school.

SY2023 Baseline: 73%

SY2024 Target: 78%

Effectiveness 3.A - Results-Based Evaluation System

Based on prior year data, Hopkins Elementary will redefine the inputs, behaviors, and outcomes that determine the standards for student success as measured by the Results-Based Evaluation System (RBES) to support school improvement and student growth.

  1. Implement local differentiated professional development focused on EL Education Literacy curriculum, new mathematics standards, instructional conversations, science/social studies instruction, MTSS, SEL, and cultural relevancy. 
  2. Continue to have collaborative planning meetings with teachers weekly to review lesson plans and differentiated tasks.
  3. Implement bi-weekly data meetings for teachers to review student growth and review formative and summative assessments. 

iReady Placement Distribution - Reading

  Mid or Above Grade Level Early on Grade Level One Grade Level Below Two Grade Levels Below Three or More Grade Levels Below
SY2023 Baseline 16% 18% 34% 18% 13%
SY2024 Target 21% 23% 29% 13% 8%

iReady Diagnostic Growth - Reading % Met

Grade

Typical Growth

SY2023 Baseline

Typical Growth

SY2024 Target

Stretch Growth

SY2023 Baseline

Stretch Growth

SY2024 Target

Kindergarten 25% 30% 12% 17%
Grade 1 40% 45% 21% 26%
Grade 2 29% 34% 11% 16%
Grade 3 45% 50% 15% 20%
Grade 4 50% 55% 26% 31%
Grade 5 54% 59% 24% 29%

iReady Placement Distribution - Math

  Mid or Above Grade Level Early on Grade Level One Grade Level Below Two Grade Levels Below Three or More Grade Levels Below
SY2023 Baseline 17% 18% 42% 16% 8%
SY2024 Target 22% 23% 37% 11% 3%

iReady Diagnostic Growth - Math % Met

Grade

Typical Growth

SY2023 Baseline

Typical Growth

SY2024 Target

Stretch Growth

SY2023 Baseline

Stretch Growth

SY2024 Target

Kindergarten 32% 37% 20% 25%
Grade 1 45% 50% 24% 29%
Grade 2 31% 36% 14% 19%
Grade 3 31% 36% 10% 15%
Grade 4 55% 60% 22% 27%
Grade 5 39% 44% 14% 19%

Percent of all Milestones tests in which students scored at Beginning levels

 GMAS Results

Baseline 2023

Target 2024

School Wide LA

52%

47%

School Wide MA

37%

32%

3rd LA

50%

45%

3rd MA

36%

31%

4th LA

57%

52%

4th MA

33%

28%

5th LA

49%

44%

5th MA

40%

35%

5th Sci

55%

50%

Percent of all Milestones tests in which students scored at Proficient/Distinguished levels

 GMAS Results

Baseline 2023

Target 2024

School Wide LA

22%

27%

School Wide MA

29%

34%

3rd LA

25%

30%

3rd MA

29%

34%

4th LA

13%

18%

4th MA

29%

34%

5th LA

25%

30%

5th MA

29%

34%

5th Sci

21%

26%

 

 

EES Staff Survey Items

I receive training on instruction to support social emotional learning

SY2023 Baseline: 73%

SY 2024 Target: 78%

Our teachers engage in classroom-based professional development activities (e.g. peer coaching) that focus on improving instruction

SY2023 Baseline: 72%

SY 2024 Target: 77%

Our teachers engage in professional development activities to learn and apply new skills and strategies

SY2023 Baseline: 79%

SY 2024 Target: 84%

Peer observation/coaching and feedback is a tool we use to improve instruction

SY2023 Baseline: 76%

SY 2024 Target: 81%

We are provided training to meet the needs of a diverse student population in our school

SY2023 Baseline: 78%

SY 2024 Target: 83%

Instruction is personalized to meet the needs of each student

SY2023 Baseline: 68%

SY 2024 Target: 73%

I believe that all students can meet state standards

SY2023 Baseline: 82%

SY 2024 Target: 87%

Our staff believes that all students can meet state standards

SY2023 Baseline: 83%

SY 2024 Target: 88%

Excellence 4.C - World-Class Communication and Engagement

Based on prior year data, Hopkins Elementary will improve two-way communication, engagement, and outreach that connect the community, the schools, and the district office.

  1. Enhance two-way communication opportunities for students, staff, and parents/community by using Parent Square.
  2. Continue to improve social media initiatives to communicate with all stakeholders.
  3. Continue to monitor staff communication feedback through various teams, committees, and platform
  4. Continue to host Family Workshops related to core academic areas and social-emotional learning.
  5. Continue to host English classes for families.
  6. Engage with community events including Curriculum Night, Fall Family Festival, Harvest Fest @ the HOP, Multicultural Night, and STEAM Night

EES Family Survey Items

Communication/materials I receive from the school are in a language I can understand

SY2023 Baseline: 94%

SY2024 Target: 99%

I am comfortable expressing my ideas or concerns to the administrator(s) of this school

SY2023 Baseline: 84%

SY2024 Target: 89%

I am encouraged to collaborate with my student's teachers about my student's learning

SY2023 Baseline: 90%

SY2024 Target: 95%

I am given opportunities to discuss my student's progress at school.

Baseline SY2023: 92%

Target SY2024: 97%

I feel welcome at this school

SY2023 Baseline: 95%

SY2024 Target: 100%

I understand the expectations at this school

SY2023 Baseline: 91%

SY2024 Target: 96%

I am informed about progress toward the improvement goals of this school.

SY2023 Baseline: 91%

SY2024 Target: 96%

Actions of school leaders promote a shared commitment for equity. 

SY2023 Baseline: 91%

SY2024 Target: 96%

Adults in this school value and respect my racial/ethnic identity.

SY2023 Baseline: 93%

SY2024 Target: 98%

I am informed about progress toward the improvement goals of this school.

SY2023 Baseline: 91%

SY2024 Target: 96%

I feel welcome at this school.

SY2023 Baseline: 95%

SY2024 Target: 100%

My student enjoys going to school

SY2023 Baseline: 92%

SY2024 Target: 97%

EES Staff Survey Items

Feedback from classroom observations leads to meaningful change in instructional practice

SY2023 Baseline: 78%

SY2024 Target: 83%

The school communicates effectively with families of all cultures.

SY2023 Baseline: 96%

SY2024 Target: 100%

When there is a problem in my school, we talk about how to solve it.

SY2023 Baseline: 76%

SY2024 Target: 81%

Lesson purpose is clearly communicated to students.

SY2023 Baseline: 89%

SY2024 Target: 94%

EES Student Survey Items

Adults in this school help me plan and set goals for my future.

SY2023 Baseline: 54%

SY2024 Target: 59%

All students are held to the same behavior rules and expectations.

SY2023 Baseline: 51%

SY2024 Target: 56%

I can communicate effectively to a variety of people (audiences)

SY2023 Baseline: 42%

SY2024 Target: 47%

I enjoy coming to this school

SY2023 Baseline: 42%

SY2024 Target: 47%