excellence and equity plan Where Challenges are opportunities.

Excellence and equity: Every student, every classroom, every day. SLCSD vision Excellence and equity: Every student, every classroom, every day.

excellence We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle

equity equal Equal Equitable Equity Equal – everyone gets the same support. Equitably – Different supports provide equal access. Equity – the cause of the inequity is addressed – barrier is removed. Equal Equitable Equity

SLCSD District mission Salt Lake City School District cultivates a love of learning in a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to educational excellence and integrity. In collaboration with families and community, we hold high expectations for all students, respond effectively to individual needs, and provide a safe, healthy environment in which every student can learn the academic, problem-solving, and social skills required for success in college, career, and life.

Excellence and Equity Plan (formerly known as the sip) Collaboration with families and community High expectations for all students Responding effectively to individual needs Providing a safe, healthy environment Guiding question: Three years from now, what do you want to see in place in each focus area? Over the next two months your school will develop a three year priority statement in each focus area. The school LAND Trust Plan, tied to priorities, will also be developed in the spring.

SMART goals (school-wide in august and January) Academic Achievement gap Culture/climate What is a SMART goal – fill out card – turn and talk.

School Academic Proficiency/ Competencia académica de la escuela

Academic Goal: Meta Académica: Actions Acciones

Learning gap Goal: Meta de aprendezaje: Actions Acciones

Climate/culture Goal: Meta de ambiente y cultura de la escuela: Actions Acciones

Department or grade level goals ARE: The goals teachers, Staff and administration will create in small groups to address the following: Academic Achievement Achievement gaps Culture and climate