Mary Howard

This document details how Florence School District Three will utilize American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER funds to address the impact of COVID-19. The plan prioritizes addressing learning loss through academic recovery initiatives in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and social-emotional-behavioral-mental health. It also focuses on implementing prevention and mitigation strategies for safe school operations, improving indoor air quality and facilities, investing in educational technology, and providing mental health services. Additional efforts include supporting unique student needs, coordinating response, and maintaining continuity of services.

This document outlines a comprehensive reading plan for PreK-5th grade students, adhering to the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy principles. Key areas include reading assessment and instruction (oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension), targeted interventions based on universal screener and diagnostic data, a framework for parental support, continuous achievement monitoring, and ongoing teacher training. The plan's objective is to ensure all students achieve grade-level reading proficiency through systematic, data-driven support and instruction.

This document outlines a comprehensive reading plan for Main Street Elementary School of Arts and Leadership for the 2024-2025 academic year. The plan details strategies for reading assessment, instruction, and intervention, structured around the Five Pillars of Reading Instruction (oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension). Key focus areas include data-driven instruction using various assessments, targeted interventions for word recognition and language comprehension difficulties, a system for parental engagement, robust progress monitoring using MTSS, and extensive teacher training in the science of reading and structured literacy. The plan aims to ensure all students achieve grade-level reading proficiency and to significantly reduce the percentage of students scoring 'Does Not Meet Expectations' in reading.

This document outlines the mission and goals for Florence School District 3. The mission focuses on ensuring students are college or career ready and become productive, responsible members of society. Key strategic goals include ensuring the safety of all schools, offices, students, and staff; improving the academic success of all students, particularly K-3 reading levels; recruiting, retaining, and training excellent staff; building effective school, community, and business relationships; and ensuring financial stability.

This policy outlines the district's commitment to promoting student wellness and proper nutrition through a supportive school environment. Key strategic areas include ensuring the availability of healthy foods and beverages, adherence to USDA Smart Snacks standards for competitive foods, comprehensive nutrition promotion and education, and the establishment of a District Wellness Committee for oversight. The plan also details recordkeeping requirements for compliance and strict guidelines for food and beverage marketing to align with educational health objectives.