The cultural competency of our staff members will strengthen Rockbridge Elementary School’s ability to increase student engagement and nurture positive relationships with students and families. Our school aims to celebrate and affirm our school community’s rich diversity. 

1. Cultural Competency professional development will be a focus for our school staff. 
2. The Diversity Committee will serve to amplify inclusivity and a sense of belonging by highlighting the cultural richness of our school community. Include students and families as part of the diversity committee. 
3. The media center will maintain resources that are multicultural and representative of our school community. 
4. RES will host a Multicultural Night event to highlight our school's rich diversity. 

Growth will be measured through KPI baselines and targets. 

The wellbeing of students and staff serve to sustain a positive school climate as such Rockbridge Elementary School will promote student and staff wellbeing by focusing on self-care, physical and mental health, and social emotional learning.

1. Rockbridge Elementary School will continue the operationalization of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). 
2. Rockbridge Elementary School will offer a series of family workshops and community engagement opportunities throughout the year focused on family well-being.
3. Rockbridge Elementary School will implement Joyful Learning for Grades 1-2.
4. Rockbridge Elementary School will provide opportunities for students to be involved in a number of clubs. 
5. Rockbridge Elementary School will utilize student wellness screener data to target social emotional support for students.
6. Rockbridge will dedicate a space in the building for a wellness room. 
7. Incorporate teacher celebrations, activities, and recognitions throughout the year.

In order to meet the needs of each and every student, an equitable structure of support that optimizes the use of data must be operationalized.

To realize this goal, Rockbridge Elementary School will implement a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS), a comprehensive framework of a multi-tiered system of supports to address academic and non-academic student needs and remove barriers to access.

1. The PBIS Team will continue to operationalizing PBIS.

2. A Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Committee will be established to lead the work and guide practices in providing students targeted academic and social emotional support (academic interventions, classroom calming corners, mentoring program opportunities). 

3. Students will be provided opportunities to engage in Extended Learning Opportunities on a series of Saturdays in the fall and spring.

4. Counselors will provide SEL Guidance Counseling Lessons throughout the year.

5.   Counselors will serve to support students' social-emotional needs through small group counseling sessions.

6.  Restorative practices will be utilized to support students.

   *peer to peer restoration

   *student to adult restoration

   * classroom reintroduction

7. Family workshops emphasizing how to support learners at home with academic press will be offered through our parent center. 

8. Early Intervention Program (EIP) support will be provided to students at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level.

9. Increase opportunities for small group, targeted instruction which supports the effective implementation of the MTSS process and/or provide additional interventions and supports to students.

10. Collaborative Learning Team (CLT) planning will include an intentional focus on the Quality Plus Teaching Strategies (QPTS) as strong Tier I supports for all students.

11. iReady Screeners will be administered and the data will be utilized to identify academic needs in Reading and Mathematics
12. Wellness Screeners will be administered and utilized to identify social emotional needs.  

Increase the percent of 3rd- 5th grade students Reading on or above grade level as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System.

Increase the percent of 3rd- 5th grade student scoring the Proficient and Distinguished categories in Language Arts on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System.

Increase the percent of 3rd- 5th grade student scoring the Proficient and Distinguished categories in Math on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System.

iReady Screeners Growth Measures- Increase the percent growth from Window 1 to Final Diagnostic  of students scoring Early On Grade Level and Mid or Above Grade Level in Reading and Math. 

Guaranteed access to programs and services is critical to the success of each and every student.  Rockbridge Elementary School will expand opportunities to engage in and access high-quality, rigorous, and culturally relevant curriculum, advanced coursework, and enrichment activities (e.g. arts, gifted, STEM for All).

Increase the number of families actively engaged in Play2Learn. 

Increase the number of students to be served through our Gifted and Talented Program

Decrease Discipline Disproportionality Rates

*Numbers greater than 1.2 indicate that the student group is overrepresented in ISS or OSS.

1.    The New Teacher Network will serve as a learning community to support new teachers. 
2.    Rockbridge Elementary School  Leadership Team will serve to provide support to each grade level and as a representative body and voice to share ideas and provide feedback on school improvement initiatives. 
3.    Principal’s Y'all Come Community Sessions will be held throughout the year in at least three of the largest apartment complexes in the community. 
4.    District Support will be leveraged to meet early career and experienced teacher needs providing differentiated coaching support.
5.    A continued, intentional focus will be maintained on culture and climate.
6.    Opportunities for peer observation and feedback will be scheduled each semester to improve teacher collaboration and practice. 

Authentic engagement and communication with the community establishes a foundation of trust and confidence. 
Rockbridge Elementary School will engage in two-way communication with the school community and encourage feedback and input from all stakeholders.

1.    Increase responsiveness to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2.    Continue collaboration with our Rockbridge Elementary School Council to amplify family and community voices. 
3.    Utilize social media to engage the school community.
4.    Host Parent-Teacher conferences and make arrangements for numerous interpreters. 
5.    Title I parent meetings will be held throughout the year to inform, engage, and encourage feedback from families.

6.    Increase the number of parent volunteer opportunities available. 

7.    Rockbridge will utilize Parent Square to communicate with families at both the school and teacher level. 

We will build our parents' capacity to support their children's academic achievement by implementing the activities identified in The Plan/The Promise.

1. Our family center will offer workshops to families. 

2. Provide outreach to the community to increase communication about events, registration, and involvement in the school processes.

3. Provide an opportunity for our community to give feedback related to the types of programming they would like offered through our Family Center.

4. Offer academic enrichment nights for families, including Literacy Night, STEM Night, Curriculum Night, and Multilingual Learner Night.