Don Friel

The Pierce Joint Unified School District English Learner Master Plan serves as a roadmap to address the linguistic and educational needs of English Learners, as well as legal requirements for their service. The plan is built upon six key goals: full implementation of EL programs, meaningful parental participation, efficient English language mastery, academic success comparable to English Only students, and ensuring English Learners and Reclassified Fluent English Proficient students are not at greater risk for school failure. It aims to guide the implementation of best instructional practices and drive systemic changes for the academic success of linguistically diverse learners, with a vision for all students to achieve grade-level proficiency and strong school connections.

This document outlines a student wellness goal focused on promoting healthy eating and physical activity. It details various indicators of success, including school meal nutritional content compliance, student participation rates in breakfast and lunch programs, adherence to nutrition standards for food and beverages sold on campuses, physical fitness results across different grade levels, and the allocation and intensity of physical education minutes.

This document outlines the strategic goals and policies for Pierce Joint Unified School District, aiming to create foundations for student success. The vision is for every student to be at or above grade level and feel connected to school adults. Key goals include ensuring students graduate prepared for college or careers, fostering academic, social, emotional, and physical connectedness among students, and engaging families and the community as educational partners.

The Arbuckle Elementary School's mission is to educate each student for academic and social success, with a vision for all students to achieve or exceed grade-level proficiency in English language arts and mathematics through a personalized and engaging curriculum in a safe and supportive environment. Key pillars include fostering academic achievement, character development, socio-emotional growth, and an inclusive school culture, supported by strong parental and community collaboration. The school ensures a safe and positive learning environment through robust safety procedures, modern security systems, continuous emergency preparedness, and ongoing professional development for staff to support student success.

This Program Plan Guide for the Pierce Joint Unified School District outlines the operational design for an After School Education and Safety (ASES) program, emphasizing the development of students' Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills. The plan focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment, fostering active and engaged learning through personalized, SEL, and STEM/STEAM opportunities, and building essential skills. It also prioritizes youth voice and leadership, healthy choices, diversity, access, and equity, and quality staffing. The overarching vision is to provide exceptional after-school experiences that promote academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and overall well-being, supported by collaborative partnerships, continuous quality improvement, and effective program management.