Commerce City School District

This Conversion Charter Application outlines Commerce Elementary School's strategy to enhance academic, organizational, and financial performance by converting to a charter school. The plan focuses on leveraging increased flexibility through waivers to implement innovative programs, including 21st-century classrooms, a one-to-one technology initiative, flexible scheduling, and a foreign language program. The primary objective is to adapt to individual student needs, foster future academic success, and equip students with critical 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.

This document outlines the Commerce Elementary School Conversion Charter Application, proposing a five-year charter term. The mission is to address individual student needs to foster future academic success. The application seeks flexibility from state and local rules to implement innovative programs, including flexible scheduling, foreign language instruction, 21st-century classrooms, and a one-to-one technology initiative, supported by targeted professional development in Digital Literacy Skills. Key goals include increasing student performance on state standards (CRCT) by one percent, ensuring 100% of teachers demonstrate digital literacy, and achieving 90% technology literacy among fourth-grade students, ultimately aiming to close achievement gaps through technology-integrated lessons.

This strategic plan outlines the commitment of Commerce City Schools to be a respected charter system of high-achieving schools with shared governance and a safe environment, preparing students for post-secondary options and a healthy, productive life. It focuses on four key goals: ensuring all students master content at developing, proficient, and distinguished levels; engaging internal and external stakeholders through effective two-way communication and active participation; creating a learning environment focused on students' physical, social, emotional, and developmental needs; and providing opportunities for students to explore career interests and post-secondary options.

The meeting focused on presenting the goals and action steps for the 2022-2023 system strategic plan. Key discussion topics included an overview of federal program services, summative student assessment data from the previous school year, and the System Parent and Family Engagement Policy. The presentation also addressed the Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan and outlined strategies for student improvement, including remediation efforts, professional learning for staff, and parent engagement resources.

This District Improvement Plan outlines key strategies to enhance academic achievement, improve reading and writing proficiency, expand STEAM opportunities, and foster a sense of belonging among all students. The plan details specific goals and measurable outcomes, supported by action steps such as implementing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), utilizing assessment systems, adopting Marzano's instructional framework, providing specialized instruction, and offering targeted interventions. Furthermore, it focuses on professional development for teachers, integration of reading and writing across the curriculum, and initiatives to promote student well-being and engagement.