Jeff Voris

This Schoolwide Program Plan for Halfway Elementary details comprehensive strategies to address school needs and improve student outcomes. Key initiatives include providing supplemental instruction in Math and English Language Arts, implementing a Response to Intervention framework, and offering an enriched curriculum focused on leadership development, academic goal-setting, and social-emotional learning. The plan outlines methods to strengthen the academic program through universal screening and progress monitoring, ensure all students meet Missouri Learning Standards, and provide targeted support for at-risk students. It also emphasizes professional development for staff, strategies for teacher recruitment and retention, and support for preschool-to-kindergarten transition, while coordinating funding from various federal, state, and local programs.

This document outlines the Schoolwide Program Plan and the School, Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Halfway Secondary. The plan details strategies for fostering parental involvement through joint policy development, consistent communication, and capacity-building initiatives. Key focus areas include providing supplemental instruction in core subjects, reducing class sizes, implementing professional learning communities, and utilizing Response to Intervention to address student needs. Additionally, it encompasses activities for at-risk students, professional development for staff, teacher recruitment and retention, and support for preschool transition, all aimed at enhancing student academic achievement and ensuring compliance with Missouri Learning Standards.

This School Level Plan for Halfway Elementary, covering the 2025-2026 academic year, integrates a comprehensive School, Parent And Family Engagement Policy and a Schoolwide Program. The parent engagement policy emphasizes joint development, communication, and shared responsibilities for student academic achievement, including a School-Parent Compact. The schoolwide program outlines strategies such as supplemental instruction in core subjects, class size reduction, professional learning communities, and Response to Intervention to ensure all students meet Missouri Learning Standards. It also details professional development for staff, teacher recruitment and retention, and transition activities for preschool children, all coordinated with various federal, state, and local programs.