PRIORITIES FOR STUDENT LEARNING

Palmer students shall demonstrate proficiency in writing.

Rationale: The Palmer staff recognizes the importance of writing to help students internalize what they learn. Research shows that, as students learn to express their thoughts in writing, they become more adept at making connections and transferring knowledge to new situations.

Strategies: Palmer teachers will:

Incorporate the use of writing across all content areas.
Utilize a school wide writing rubric to assess student writing
Include an essay question on all tests

Palmer students shall demonstrate proficiency in mathematics.

Strategies: Palmer teachers will:

Incorporate the use of mathematics across all content areas with a focus in areas of identified student weakness.
Implement a literacy math program for all sixth and seventh grade students during extended learning time.

PRIORITIES FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

Palmer students will attend school regularly.

Rationale: According to the Georgia Department of Education, attendance is an indicator that plays an important part in whether or not a student is successful in school. Regular attendance is important to character building and is necessary in developing proper habits. Additionally, victims of bullying behaviors weremore likely to report feeling that they don’t belong atschool.

Strategies: Palmer will:

Implement a school-wide recognition program for improved and perfect attendance.

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