Ashley Kitchen

The School Plan for Student Achievement for Morris Elementary School outlines a strategic roadmap to maximize resources and increase student achievement. This plan aligns with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and is structured around four pillars: Student Learning, Student Belonging, Our Staff, and Our Community. Key strategic priorities include enhancing academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, reducing chronic absenteeism, improving staff recognition, and strengthening community engagement to reduce interdistrict transfers.

The McKinleyville Union School District's UTK Plan outlines the expansion of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs over four years. The plan focuses on providing full-day TK supervision and instruction at Dow's Prairie School, including breakfast, playground time, and an extended learning program until 5:30 PM. The district will offer both stand-alone TK classes and TK-Kindergarten combos based on enrollment. Community engagement will involve parent meetings, surveys, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The plan addresses workforce recruitment and professional learning through partnerships with Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE), providing teacher training and support. Curriculum will include Spanish immersion options, social-emotional learning programs, and support for students with disabilities. The plan aims to provide seamless service delivery for families and high-quality education for TK students.

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Dow's Prairie Elementary School outlines a strategic approach to enhance student achievement by maximizing resources and aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan focuses on two primary goals: fostering social-emotional well-being to ensure a safe and welcoming school environment, and promoting academic achievement through an inclusive learning environment with personalized supports. Key objectives include improving foundational reading skills, reducing chronic absenteeism, and decreasing suspension rates, particularly for Hispanic, Students with Disabilities, Socio-economically Disadvantaged, and White student groups. The plan emphasizes continuous data analysis and a Multi-tiered System of Support to address identified student needs.

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for McKinleyville Middle School is a strategic roadmap to maximize resources and increase student achievement, aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan focuses on four core pillars: Student Learning, Student Belonging, Our Community, and Our Staff. Key priorities include improving English Language Arts (ELA) and Math scores, reducing chronic absenteeism, and enhancing discipline outcomes for holistic student growth and performance, with a special focus on American Indian and Special Education students.

The strategic plan for McKinleyville Union School District focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment, ensuring student safety and well-being, supporting staff development, and fostering community engagement. Key outcomes include improving academic growth, promoting a safe and welcoming school environment, supporting staff in nurturing student growth, and anchoring schools within a supportive community. The plan prioritizes professional learning, digital literacy, class size reduction, and reading intervention to enhance student achievement and address chronic absenteeism and suspension rates.