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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.

 

2024 - 2025 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. Evaluate the counseling program to improve attendance incentives, such as promoting the tablet giveaway earlier in the school year.
  2. Share more data with teachers to bring students to the Tier II meetings, including discipline for behavior interventions. 
  3. Walkthrough classrooms earlier in the year to ensure class menus are being utilized. Add weekly admin team walkthroughs to the administrative team agenda. 
  4. Continue to integrate PBIS trainings throughout the year.
Sense of Belonging - Student Survey
Percent of students responding positively to the following sense of belonging EES Student Survey items (weighted average):
(1) My parents/family feel welcome to visit this school
SY2024 Baseline: 64%
SY2025 Target: 69%
(2) In my school, I feel that I belong to a group of friends
SY2024 Baseline: 53%
SY2025 Target: 58%
(3) There’s at least one adult in this school I can talk to if I have a problem
SY2024 Baseline: 69%
SY2025 Target: 74%
(4) I feel good about my family traditions 
SY2024 Baseline: 78%
SY2025 Target: 83%
(5) I feel bad when someone gets their feelings hurt       
SY2024 Baseline: 60%
SY2025 Target: 65%
          
Student Wellbeing - Student Survey
Percent of students responding positively to the following student wellbeing EES Student Survey items (weighted average):
(1) I feel safe at this school
SY2024 Baseline: 56%
SY2025 Target: 61%
(2) I enjoy coming to this school
SY2024 Baseline: 39%
SY2025 Target: 44%
(3) I am hopeful about my future
SY2024 Baseline: 62%
SY2025 Target: 67%
(4) I can calm myself down when I am excited or upset
SY2024 Baseline: 41%
SY2025 Target: 46%
(5) I am not discouraged when things aren’t going well   
SY2024 Baseline: 34%
SY2025 Target: 39%
                
Student Satisfaction - Student Survey
Percent of students responding positively to the following student satisfaction EES Student Survey items (weighted average):
(1) Adults in this school help me plan and set goals for my future
SY2024 Baseline: 51%
SY2025 Target: 56%
(2) Work I do in this school is useful and interesting to me
SY2024 Baseline: 39%
SY2025 Target: 44%
(3) This school is doing a good job of preparing me to succeed in my life
SY2024 Baseline: 62%
SY2025 Target: 67%
(4) I feel proud of my school      
SY2024 Baseline: 59%
SY2025 Target: 64%
                   
Staff Support - Staff Survey
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
SY2024 Baseline: 63%
SY2025 Target: 68%
(2) My principal/administrator cares about me as a person
SY2024 Baseline: 76%
SY2025 Target: 81%
(3) My principal facilitates systems/processes to support school improvement
SY2024 Baseline: 84%
SY2025 Target: 89%
(4) Support from my principal/supervisor leads to progress on instructional improvement (or professional growth)      
SY2024 Baseline: 78%
SY2025 Target: 83%
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. Ensure more checks are made for Tier III to ensure interventions are consistently implemented.
  2. Utilize data reports to effectively implement the Patriot Block Remediation/Enrichment, including strategic planning for the Multilingual learner newcomer pull out groups.
  3. Focus integration of Instructional Conversations Initiative to support all language domains (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening) in mathematics with the new mathematics standards.
  4. Utilize Language Objectives with Learning Targets to support multilingual learners.
  5. Assess the structure of Collaborative Learning Teams using the CLT self-assessment rubric. 
  6. Enhance MTSS Implementation using the AIR Rubric and implement monthly MTSS professional development for staff. 
  7. Utilize Title 1 purchased iPads and digital boards to enhance differentiated learning tasks for students. 

EES Staff Survey Items 

Struggling students receive early intervention and remediation to acquire skills

SY2024 Baseline: 70%

SY2025 Target: 75%

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. Implement Advanced Content Science, Dual Language Immersion, and Spanish. 
  3. Enhance professional learning to support Gifted student identification for gifted cohort classroom teachers with the Design Thinking Model.  
  4. Continue to implement Early Learning Programs that include Pre - K General Education, Pre K Special Education, Play 2 Learn, and Little Learners Academy. 

EES Student Survey Items

I feel safe at this school.

SY2024 Baseline: 56%

SY2025 Target: 61%

All students have access to rigorous courses and supports.

SY2024 Baseline: 39%

SY2025 Target: 44%

EES Family Survey Items

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

SY2024 Baseline: 71%

SY2025 Target: 76%

Gifted Percentage

SY2024 Baseline: 7%

SY2025 Target: 10%

 

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 learning team meetings with teachers twice a week to review lesson plans and differentiated tasks.
  3. Collaborate with the Staff Development and Human Resource Recruitment & Retention office to have district coaches engage the Instructional Leadership Team in professional development for teacher leadership and subcommittees focused on the Blueprint and LSPI. 
  4. Develop local instructional coaches to be aligned to district instructional coaches and support. 

GMAS Data 

GMAS Proficient & Distinguished 2024 Results 2025 Goal
ELA All Grades 21.5% 26.5%
ELA 3rd 18.3% 23.3%
ELA 4th 17.1% 22.1%
ELA 5th 29.2% 34.2%
Math All Grades 28% 33%
Math 3rd 27% 32%
Math 4th 34% 39%
Math 5th 24% 29%
Science 5th  31.3% 36.3%
GMAS Developing & Above 2024 Results 2025 Goal
ELA All Grades 47.4% 52.4%
ELA 3rd 40.8% 45.8%
ELA 4th 43.9% 48.9%
ELA 5th 57.3% 62.3%
Math All Grades 63% 68%
Math 3rd 64% 59%
Math 4th 71% 76%
Math 5th 55% 60%
Science 5th  51.7% 56.7%

iReady Diagnostic Growth - Reading % Met

Grade

Typical Growth

SY2024 Baseline

Typical Growth

SY2025 Target

Stretch Growth

SY2024 Baseline

Stretch Growth

SY2025 Target

Kindergarten

45

50

26

31

Grade 1

45

50

26

31

Grade 2

39

44

16

21

Grade 3

39

44

16

21

Grade 4

46

51

18

23

Grade 5

45

50

23

28

iReady Diagnostic Growth - Math % Met

Grade

Typical Growth

SY2024 Baseline

Typical Growth

SY2025 Target

Stretch Growth

SY2024 Baseline

Stretch Growth

SY2025 Target

Kindergarten

62

67

49

54

Grade 1

62

67

49

54

Grade 2

59

64

31

36

Grade 3

33

38

10

15

Grade 4

48

53

20

25

Grade 5

42

47

18

23

EES Staff Survey Items

I receive training on instruction to support social emotional learning

SY2024 Baseline: 74%

SY2025 Target: 79%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 81%

SY2025 Target: 86%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 89%

SY2025 Target: 94%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 77%

SY2025 Target: 82%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 82%

SY2025 Target: 87%

Instruction is personalized to meet the needs of each student

SY2024 Baseline: 74%

SY2025 Target: 79%

I believe that all students can meet state standards

SY2024 Baseline: 77%

SY2025 Target: 82%

Our staff believes that all students can meet state standards

SY2024 Baseline: 78%

SY2025 Target: 83%

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. Continue to improve social media initiatives to communicate with all stakeholders.
  2. Continue to monitor staff communication feedback through various teams, committees, and platform
  3. Continue to host Family Workshops related to core academic areas and social-emotional learning.
  4. Continue to host English classes for families.
  5. Engage with community events including Curriculum Night, Fall Family Festival, Harvest Fest @ the HOP, Multicultural Night, and STEAM Night
  6. Engage families with attendance initiatives to support school attendance. 
  7. Plan the 40th year celebration at Plaza Las Americas with business and community partners. 

EES Family Survey Items

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

SY2024 Baseline: 94%

SY2025 Target: 99%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 84%

SY2025 Target: 89%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 90%

SY2025 Target: 95%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 88%

SY2025 Target: 93%

I feel welcome at this school

SY2024 Baseline: 91%

SY2025 Target: 96%

I understand the expectations at this school

SY2024 Baseline: 90%

SY2025 Target: 95%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 89%

SY2025 Target: 94%

Actions of school leaders promote a shared commitment for equity. 

SY2024 Baseline: 89%

SY2025 Target: 94%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 93%

SY2025 Target: 98%

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

SY2024 Baseline: 89%

SY2025 Target: 94%

EES Staff Survey Items

The school communicates effectively with families of all cultures.

SY2024 Baseline: 88%

SY2025 Target: 93%

Lesson purpose is clearly communicated to students.

SY2024 Baseline: 91%

SY2025 Target: 96%