Shannon Christian

The annual overview of Bremen Academy highlights the school's commitment to delivering a high-quality, challenging, and globally competitive education. Key areas of focus include integrating technology, fostering social empowerment, and ensuring academic growth for every student. The school offers rigorous ELA and Math programs, integrated Science and Social Studies, STEM and STEAM integration, and technology-enhanced instruction. The document also outlines areas of focus for the 2025-2026 school year, including Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Year 2 Training, implementation of NEW GA English Language Arts Standards, and increasing GMA EOG performance.

The school improvement plan for Jones Elementary School for 2025-2026 focuses on developing students into responsible, confident, and productive learners. The plan emphasizes four key areas: Engaged Ambassador Development, Lifelong Learner Development, Skilled Contributor Development, and Disciplined Advocate Development. Key strategies include civic and cultural learning experiences, targeted instruction, communication and collaboration tasks, and ethical decision-making activities. The goal is to equip students with the character, curiosity, communication skills, and integrity needed to succeed in school and thrive in a changing world.

The 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan for Bremen Academy focuses on providing a 21st-century education that empowers students to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. Key areas of focus include creating a safe and nurturing learning environment, fostering partnerships among school, home, and community, implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, and developing 21st-century skills such as collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and global awareness. The plan emphasizes a STEM focus, incorporating interdisciplinary instruction and providing enrichment opportunities. Specific goals include improving student proficiency in reading and math, implementing a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, and enhancing technology integration in the classroom. The plan also highlights the use of data-driven decision-making to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

The 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan for Jones Elementary focuses on creating a stimulating and nurturing learning environment where all students reach their full potential. Key priorities include improving student performance in reading and math (especially for at-risk subgroups), enhancing family and community engagement through effective communication tools, implementing Senate Bill 48 (Dyslexia support), and strengthening MTSS processes. The plan emphasizes data-driven instruction, differentiated learning, and professional development to support teachers in achieving these goals. Outcomes aim to improve student achievement scores, increase parental involvement, and ensure all students receive appropriate support to succeed.

The Bremen City Schools Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing the academic experience and leveraging resources for all students. Academic goals include improving assessment-driven instruction, strengthening professional learning communities (PLCs), implementing a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), and maintaining or increasing student achievement. Operational goals center on monitoring SPLOST revenue for facility needs, preparing for enrollment increases, maintaining expenditure controls, developing and administering the annual budget, monitoring federal programs, strategically planning for technology needs, improving food service programs, maintaining clean and safe facilities, and fostering positive communication. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration among stakeholders, and continuous improvement across all areas.