Marisa Williams

This document outlines the operational approach of Dorothy Height Charter School, emphasizing a student-centered methodology that meets individual student needs for both support and challenge. The school operates on core values of perseverance, excellence, courage, and community, which are actively practiced by all members. Key objectives include delivering high-quality instruction to foster student achievement and college readiness, and maintaining strong communication with parents to ensure a collaborative community. The school's mission is to prepare all students for college and a life of opportunity by developing their academic skills, lifelong passions, and personal character.

The 2022-2023 Academic Recovery and Acceleration Plan for Dorothy Height Charter School details the strategies and investments to address the impact of COVID-19 on student learning. Key areas of focus include well-being supports, targeted learning support through high-dosage tutoring, summer learning programs, and extended instructional time. The plan utilizes data from LEAP assessments and other diagnostic tools to identify student needs and monitor progress, with the goal of achieving mastery on state assessments by 8th grade. The plan also includes professional development for staff and attention to school safety and operations.

The schoolwide plan focuses on improving teaching and learning to raise academic achievement, particularly for high-need students. Key strategies include strengthening core academic programs in literacy and math, implementing multi-tiered systems of support, and providing professional development for instructional staff. The plan also addresses student well-being through mental health support, social-emotional learning, and creating a safe school environment. Additionally, it outlines strategies for student transition between grade levels and emphasizes family and stakeholder engagement in the planning process.