School Strategic Plan & SMART Goals
Goal 1: Academic Excellence
Students will perform at or above level or make more than one year's growth in Reading and Mathematics. BCS will eliminate opportunity gaps and recover learning through support school-wide systems.
SMART Goal
By the end of the 2026–2027 school year, 75% of students will perform at or above grade level in reading and mathematics or demonstrate at least 150% typical growth, as measured by i-Ready diagnostic and growth monitoring reports. Students will achieve 75% of their typical growth from BOY to MOY and an additional 75% from MOY to EOY. Through targeted instruction and intervention aligned with the Third Grade Success Act, the school will reduce opportunity gaps among identified student groups by 10%.
Strategy 1: Strengthen Core Instruction Through Data-Driven Practices
Teachers will use student assessment data to guide instruction and ensure students receive strong Tier 1 instruction in reading and mathematics.
Action Steps
Grade-level teams will meet regularly to review i-Ready diagnostic, lesson completion, and growth monitoring data to identify trends and adjust instruction.
Teachers will ensure students engage in a minimum of 40 minutes per week on individualized i-Ready pathways in reading and mathematics.
Teachers will monitor student completion of at least two i-Ready lessons per week with 80% or higher accuracy.
Administrators will conduct classroom walk-throughs focused on effective literacy and mathematics instruction and provide feedback aligned to schoolwide expectations.
Strategy 2: Implement Targeted Intervention and Progress Monitoring
The school will provide structured reading and math intervention for students who require additional support and closely monitor progress toward grade-level expectations.
Action Steps
Students identified through i-Ready diagnostic data and classroom assessments will participate in targeted small-group interventions during designated instructional blocks.
Intervention staff and classroom teachers will collaborate to monitor student progress and adjust instruction every 4–6 weeks.
Students in grades K–3 will receive additional foundational reading support aligned with requirements of the Third Grade Success Act.
School leadership will review intervention data regularly to determine effectiveness and make adjustments to instructional supports as needed.
Goal 2: Health and Well-Being
All Berkeley County Schools will create and maintain safe learning environments that promote excellent academic achievement. BCS will nurture all students’ intellectual, physical, mental, and social-emotional growth with specific emphasis on recovering from complex trauma.
SMART Goal
By the end of the 2026–2027 school year, Hedgesville Elementary School will strengthen a safe and supportive learning environment by implementing schoolwide practices that support students’ social-emotional, physical, and mental well-being. The school will increase positive student behavior indicators and reduce office discipline referrals by 10%, while ensuring 100% of classrooms implement consistent social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices. Progress will be reviewed quarterly through behavior data, attendance data, and school climate indicators.
Strategy 1: Implement Schoolwide Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Practices
Staff will use consistent practices that support students’ social-emotional development and help address the effects of complex trauma.
Action Steps
Provide professional learning for staff on trauma-informed strategies and effective social-emotional supports for students.
Implement consistent classroom routines that promote respect, emotional regulation, and positive peer interactions.
Use morning meetings or similar structured opportunities for students to build relationships and strengthen social-emotional skills.
Monitor discipline and behavior data quarterly to identify trends and provide additional support where needed.
Strategy 2: Strengthen a Safe, Supportive, and Inclusive School Environment
The school will foster a climate where students feel safe, connected, and supported both academically and socially.
Action Steps
Maintain consistent schoolwide expectations for behavior and reinforce positive behavior through recognition and encouragement.
Provide access to counseling and student support services for students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
Increase opportunities for students to participate in physical activity, wellness activities, and collaborative learning experiences.
Engage families by sharing resources and strategies that support student well-being at home and at school.
Goal 3: Operational Excellence
Efficient and effective operations will allow BCS to maintain its focus on student learning. BCS will strengthen and improve system-wide operations through federal, state and local financial resources to meet the needs of the district’s growing and changing community.
SMART Goal
By the end of the 2026–2027 school year, Hedgesville Elementary School will strengthen operational systems that support student learning by ensuring efficient use of staffing, resources, and instructional time. The school will maintain compliance with district and state requirements while improving communication, resource allocation, and operational processes that support teaching and learning.
Strategy 1: Improve Systems for Effective Use of Resources and Instructional Time
School leadership will strengthen systems that ensure staff, schedules, and resources are used efficiently to support student learni
Action Steps
Maintain a master schedule that protects instructional time and ensures required services and instructional minutes are delivered.
Review staffing assignments and instructional supports to ensure alignment with student needs and district priorities.
Monitor use of instructional resources and technology to support effective classroom instruction.
Conduct regular leadership team meetings to review operational needs and adjust systems as needed.
Strategy 2: Strengthen Communication and Collaboration to Support School Operations
Clear communication and collaboration will support efficient school operations and maintain a focus on student learning.
Action Steps
Provide consistent communication with staff and families regarding schedules, expectations, and school initiatives.
Collaborate with district departments to ensure compliance with financial, operational, and reporting requirements
Maintain clear procedures for school events, safety practices, and daily operations.
Gather feedback from staff and stakeholders to identify areas where systems and processes can be improved.