Foster a Positive, Inclusive Environment That Directly Supports Academic Achievement
Hanover strives to create an environment that is welcoming and positive, empowering, inclusive and safe for students, staff and parents. This environment will promote strong social/emotional development, responsibility, and opportunities for every student to grow and graduate with the knowledge, skills and character to find success in life.
| Strategic Priority Two: | Foster a Positive, Inclusive Environment That Directly Supports Academic Achievement |
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| Why is this a priority? | Why is this still a Priority? The Hanover School District feels the best way to graduate every student is to make sure every student feels like he or she belongs at school. This cannot be achieved without having a staff that also feels valued and appreciated as individuals and professionals, and is equipped with the tools and resources they need to be successful in the classroom. |
| Action steps related to the priority | Action Steps Related to Strategic Priority 2 2.1 Students will be taught and encouraged to own their learning 2.2 Goal: Retain effective educators through comprehensive onboarding for new teachers and ongoing professional development for all staff to drive academic improvement in challenging circumstances 2.3 Refined Goal: Engage families and the community specifically to support academic and student success |
| Evidence of Implementation | Evidence of Implementation for District Priority 21. Student Accountability and Attendance Systems 1. Professional Development for teachers 2. Classroom environment audits/walkthroughs 3. Implementing board policy regarding cell phone use in school 4. Teachers and staff welcoming students using their name and positive narration Hanover Elementary School PM Tool; Hanover Jr/Sr High School PM Tool coming soon |
| Evidence of Impact | Evidence of Impact for District Priority 2 1. Annual Target: 1.1 By the end of 2027, 85% of students will be prepared to lead student, family, teacher conferences 1.2By the end of 2026-2027, 100% of students will comply with cell phone policy 1.3 Chronic Absenteeism rate will be reduced by 30% 1.4 Students’ perception on school climate will improve 2. Interim Target: 2.1 By the end of March 2027, 80% of students will be taught and comprehend steps to improve in school 2.2 By the end of March 2027, 50% of students will begin strategies for improving their academic success 2.3 By the end of March 2027, 95% of students will comply with the District’s cell phone policy evident through discipline referrals 3. HES PM Tool; JSHS PM Tool (coming soon) |