NMAPA is committed to a positive school environment in which we support student and staff wellbeing. We believe in creating a positive learning environment for our students; where all students feel safe and that they belong, and can be fully engaged in the learning activities. We also believe that it is imperative to provide teachers and staff with the support to create a positive learning environment and ensure their well-being by prioritizing physical and mental health.

1. Provide Professional Learning Opportunities for teachers, counselors, and behavior interventionist to increase the fidelity of the implementation of morning meetings, SEL, PBIS, and Restorative Practices lessons.
2. Provide a focus on Staff wellness and health through training, support, and area in which staff can focus on physical, social, emotional, and mental health (professional learning room, a space for staff to connect and participate).
3. All teachers will be trained on Tier 1 PBIS & Classroom Organization Practices to implement and better support student engagement and needs.
4. Crisis Prevention trainer and team (CPT) identified will be trained on MCCP practices to help ensure staff and student safety.
5. Continued incorporation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports of student support through school-wide PBIS and recognition.
6. Maintaining an added Health & Wellness program, area, and events for staff to provide collaboration, engagement, and wellness support throughout the school year.
7. Each classroom will identify and implement strategies (PBIS & SEL) and space to support student wellness, behavior, and self-management.
8. Continued Counselor classroom lessons for all students. Small group and individualized sessions for identified Tier 2 & 3 students and those identified needing additional support
9. Counseling office will partner with School social worker to share information and/or connect families with community resources.
10. Create and maintain school clubs and extra curricular activities that create a sense of belonging & community building and engagement (this includes school groups that meet during the day and afterschool, related to the Arts, STEM, Sports, and Leadership.
11. Publish a weekly staff newsletter (NMAPA IMPACT Mag) providing just in-time updates, staff/student celebrations, and highlights of exemplary teaching & learning.
12. Provide live daily news show in the morning to the students and staff with information and highlighting & celebrating student/staff success & birthdays.

• Student Involvement in Clubs/Extra curricular activities will include 70% of the student body participating
• Georgia Wellness (Climate Survey this year) Survey - 5% increase on specific questions as compared to last year 2023-2024
• Staff responses on EES survey - 5% increase on specific questions (see below) as compared to last year 2023-2024

**Percent of students responding positively to the following student wellbeing EES Student Survey items (weighted average):

(1) I feel safe at this school

(2) I enjoy coming to this school

(3) I am hopeful about my future

(4) I can calm myself down when I am excited or upset

• Chronic Absenteeism

  Percent of students chronically absent. Calculated as number of students missing 10% or more of enrolled days divided by the total number of enrolled students who were enrolled at least 30 days.               

• Staff responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024

**Percent of staff responding positively to the following staff support EES Staff Survey items (weighted average):

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

(2) My principal/administrator cares about me as a person

(3) My principal facilitates systems/processes to support school improvement

(4) Support from my principal/supervisor leads to progress on instructional improvement (or professional growth)     

• The increase of students being rewarded in monthly celebrations (Eagle of the Month, Class Eagle award) and PBIS acknowledgement system
• The effectiveness of morning meetings, SEL lessons, and PBIS lessons
• Feedback from quarterly staff surveys, CLT team time, and staff collaboration time

NMAPA believes that it is essential to support all students.  NMAPA will correctly identify students' needs and provide them with the necessary skills that they are successful in their academic and non-academic classes by removing all barriers to success. NMAPA believes in providing teachers with the time to participate in professional learning opportunities to support the implementation of tiered supports.

1. Functioning MTSS team to lead professional learning and support for teachers
2. Functioning MTSS team to examine data and facilitate effective implementation of MTSS
3. Administration will facilitate collaborative planning for teachers to work with district specialists and coaches
4. Teachers will utilize CFA data to inform instructional decisions and practices
5. Administer screener to identify individual level of student needs
6. Counseling will lead, collaborate, and plan support meetings to address student concerns or needs related to attendance, homelessness, grief, anger management, etc., with support staff such as local school staff, Social Worker, School Psychologist, and other itinerant staff
7. Behavior Support & Interventions Teacher  and Counselor will help support teachers and students with PBIS/SEL support, strategies, & interventions to support students at identified Tier Level
8. Administration and MTSS Lead will facilitate monthly Kid talks to determine students who are in need of increased tiered support
9. Teachers will identify and monitor students tier level (1-3) needs & support through Data tracking sheet and Data wall
10. Teachers will use i-Ready, Amplify, IXL, and resources to provide support for students during small groups and SOAR intervention time
11. Extended Learning time will be provided through intervention time during the daily schedule and afterschool extended learning program days.
12. The school will utilize district support from the departments of Student Services to train and support local staff and students

• Student Success in regards to the Weighted School Assignment (WSA) includes three Essential Categories that we strive to increase: Student Achievement, Student Growth, and Next-Level Readiness.   
• Student responses on EES survey - 5% increase on specific questions as compared to last year 2023-2024
• Staff responses on EES survey - 5% increase on specific questions as compared to last year 2023-2024
• Georgia Wellness Survey - 5% increase on specific questions as compared to last year 2023-2024
• Student end of semester grades - 70% of students or more will score 70 or better on end of semester grades
• Student behavior data - 2% decrease in discipline incidents (Majors & Minors) as compared to last year 2023-2024
• i-Ready and Milestones growth data; 
  
  • Baseline:  ELA & Math 2023-2024 Scores
  • Grade    ELA Score    #Sds
    3             18.2%            44
    4             16.1%            31
    5              25%              32
  • Grade  Math Score    #Sds
    3             25%               44
    4             38.7%            31
    5             18.8%             32
  • Every student will show gains across the school year based on the i-Ready screener (BOY, MOY, & EOY)
  • Milestones data will increase at least 5% in Proficient & Distinguished on ELA and Math scores, Grades 3-5

NMAPA believes all students should have access to high-quality, rigorous, relevant and culturally related curriculum that including learning activities and opportunities. 

1. Implement GCPS and school-wide instructional frameworks and GTES classroom look-fors.
2. Administer I-ready assessment to identify and provide more access for Gifted education for all students grades 1-5.
3. Build teacher capacity through CLT planning, collaborative planning release (WOW) days, and professional learning in the 4 core areas: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
4. A focus will be on improving Literacy school-wide through the various activities: Daily reading time will be incorporated into class time; All students visit the Media Center weekly to checkout at least 1 or more book(s) to read and focus on literacy skills; Literacy night; Read Across America day with the GCPS Book Mobile visiting, Reading across the Arts week and Book Character Dress up day & parade in October.
5. All students will have an opportunity to learn in various learning areas of the school such as the collaboration space in the media center and the outdoor classroom including a vegetable, flower, and butterfly garden area, supporting their AKS. 
6. Teachers will plan for the appropriate AKS instruction by creating lesson plans using school-wide Google doc template through collaborating with their grade level partner and/or team during planning and CLT time.
7. Teachers will use i-Ready, Amplify, IXL, and resources to provide support for students during small groups and SOAR intervention time.
8. Encourage teachers to obtain multiple endorsements and certifications to build capacity (3 teachers are enrolled in Gifted certification)
9. Teachers will collaborate with Specials teachers to integrate arts and culture into the curriculum when relevant.
10. Facilitate family engagement through Parent Center, with engagement activities that directly support student achievement in Literacy (Literacy night), Math, Science (STEM event), Social Studies; arts and culture integration activities to increase family engagement will also be held

• Student responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024
• Student end of semester grades - 70% of students or more will score 70 or better on end of semester grades
• Student behavior data - 5% decrease in discipline incidents (Majors & Minors) as compared to last year 2023-2024
• Student Success in regards to the Weighted School Assignment (WSA) includes three Essential Categories that we strive to increase: Student Achievement, Student Growth, and Next-Level Readiness. 
• i-Ready and Milestones growth data   
  
  • Every student will show gains across the school year based on the i-Ready screener (BOY, MOY, & EOY)
  • Milestones data will increase at least 5% in Proficient & Distinguished on ELA and Math scores, Grades 3-5
  • Baseline:  ELA & Math 2023-2024 Scores
  • Grade    ELA Score    #Sds
  • 3             18.2%            44
  • 4             16.1%            31
  • 5              25%              32
  • Grade    Math Score  #Sds
  • 3             25%               44
  • 4             38.7%            31
  • 5             18.8%            32

NMAPA believes in having high standards and expectations for all students and staff to ensure student success. Research shows that high expectations drive student and staff success. Teacher effect has the most impact on student success. 

1. Have high expectations and accountability in the area of professionalism for all staff (e.g., appearance, punctuality and attendance).
2. Provide staff with ongoing professional growth activities based on identified areas for improvement (e.g., mentoring, peer coaching, course work, conferences) that they incorporate into their classroom. 
3. Create and implement New Teacher Orientation/Mentoring Program (New Kids on the Block) for staff new to NMAPA.
4. Build teacher capacity through CLT planning, collaborative planning release (WOW) days, and professional learning in the 4 core areas and teaching pedagogy and best practices.
5. Provide teachers with feedback often through classroom visits such as:  Learning Walks, Informal walkthrough visits,  SHINE Walks, and GTES briefs/formal observations evaluations. 
6. Ensure high level of communication through providing staff with weekly Newsletter, (NMAPA IMPACT Magazine)
7. Continue providing teachers with weekly CLT meetings to discuss student & adult progress.
8. Encourage teachers to obtain multiple endorsements, certifications, and program participation to build skills (i.e.., ESOL, Gifted, Teachers As Learners, ALP, etc.).
9. Utilize Common Formative Assessments per grade level to inform instructional decisions and monitor student progress.
10. Utilize Data tracking and data wall and provide Kid talks process to discuss student data to support needs and monitor progress.
11. The school will utilize district support from the departments of Curriculum & Instruction and Assessment to train and support teaching and administrative staff.

Growth will be measured by the following measurements:

• Growth of Targets will be measured by the following:
• EES & Wellness Survey Data:
  • Student responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024
  • Staff responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024
  • Georgia Wellness Survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024
  • Family responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024
• Target Growth for impact on Student Achievement will be measured by the following:
  • Student responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024
  • Student end of semester grades - 70% of students or more will score 70 or better on end of semester grades
  • Student behavior data - 5% decrease in discipline incidents (Majors & Minors) as compared to last year 2023-2024
  • Student Success in regards to the Weighted School Assignment (WSA) includes three Essential Categories that we strive to increase: Student Achievement, Student Growth, and Next-Level Readiness. 
  • i-Ready and Milestones growth data   
    
    
  • Every student will show gains across the school year based on the i-Ready screener (BOY, MOY, & EOY)
  • Milestones data will increase at least 5% in Proficient & Distinguished on ELA and Math scores, Grades 3-5
  • Baseline:  ELA & Math 2023-2024 Scores
  • Grade    ELA Score       #Sds
  • 3             18.2%            44
  • 4             16.1%            31
  • 5              25%              32
  • Grade    Math Score    #Sds
  • 3             25%               44
  • 4             38.7%            31
  • 5             18.8%             32

NMAPA is an elementary theme school {Performing Arts and the Arts being integrated into the school experience is a focus}.  NMAPA is seeking to be the premier educational destination for all elementary students with this interest. In addition, NMAPA is also seeking to be the employer of choice for educators and staff to fulfill their careers.

1. Students participate in active discovery of all areas of Fine Arts: Drama, Music, Art, and Dance. In addition, students will use knowledge from the disciplines to implement learning of their AKS of course subjects. Grades 3-5 will select a concentration of their interest.
2. Specials teachers will provide extracurricular clubs or groups for student interest.
3. STEM opportunities are also offered to students through Robotics Club and STEM Science Innovation Fair participation.
4. Provide students opportunities to have Immersion Field Trips in the fine arts as well as educational field trips to expose them to multiple career and post college activities. 
5. Ensure high level of communication through providing staff with weekly Newsletter.
6. Ensure high level of communication to engage families through monthly Newsletter, Family Connection.
7. Utilize Parent Square to communicate and engage families.
8. Continue sharing student success via multiple Social Media Platforms
9. Create and implement New Teacher Orientation/Mentoring Program for staff new to NMAPA to provide professional development, training, & support.
10. Continue Staff Recognition & Celebrations throughout the school year and provide opportunities for parents to provide staff appreciation.
11. Provide PBIS celebrations weekly, monthly, quarterly for students to acknowledge academic and positive behavior successes. 
12. Provide recognition for staff through Weekly Impact Hero award and Staff/Teacher of the Month.

Growth Targets will be measured by the following:

• Fine Arts - Events & Productions (quality will increase - student participation numbers); survey feedback from stakeholders regarding performances and productions
• Production & Event Calendar in place to plan and advertise early
• 70% of the students will participate in at least one club or extracurricular activity 
• EES & Wellness Survey Data:
  • Student responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024

    • Percent of students responding positively to the following student wellbeing EES Student Survey items (weighted average):

      (1) I feel safe at this school

      (2) I enjoy coming to this school

      (3) I am hopeful about my future

      (4) I can calm myself down when I am excited or upset

  • Staff responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024

    • **Percent of staff responding positively to the following staff support EES Staff Survey items (weighted average):

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

      (2) My principal/administrator cares about me as a person

      (3) My principal facilitates systems/processes to support school improvement

      (4) Support from my principal/supervisor leads to progress on instructional improvement (or professional growth)     

  • Georgia Wellness Survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024
  • Family responses on EES survey - 5% participation  increase on scores as compared to last year 2023-2024

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

1. Facilitate family engagement through Family Parent Center and Parent Outreach Liaison, with engagement activities that directly support student achievement in Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
2. Provide families with learning opportunities, resources and materials through the Family Parent Center. (Literacy Night with Book Fair, Robotics/STEM Day, Arts Festival, Curriculum Night, Grandparents Day, Winter Holiday events, Spring Musical, Art tapestry, Arts' Recitals) 
3. Maintain and refine school clubs and extra curricular activities that create a sense of belonging & community building and engagement to include each and every student.
4. Continue communication through publishing parent/family newsletter, Family Connection providing just in-time updates, school and student celebrations, and highlights of student performance, achievement, and community support.
5. Utilize ParentSquare, emails, and school social media sites to communicate and engage families with timely information.
6. Provide resources for family in need, through Food Bank, Community partners, etc. 
7. Increase participation of families during Parent-Teacher-Family Conference Week.

Growth will be measured by the following:

• EES & Wellness Survey Data:
• Student responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2022-2023
• Georgia Wellness Survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2022-2023
• Family responses on EES survey - 5% increase on scores as compared to last year 2022-2023
• Feedback regarding Family Engagement from quarterly staff surveys, CLT team time, and staff collaboration time
• Increase participation of families at school events such as Parent-Teacher-Family engagement learning opportunities, resources and events at School events and events promoted and/or sponsored through the Family Parent Center.