The Next Six Weeks

This is an exciting time. We have six more weeks until the end of first semester. Each school has the opportunity to take advantage of this time to work on improving student outcomes. Think about the positive school culture you would have if all of your students passed their classes first semester! Think about how encouraged and motivated each student would be to persevere and try even harder next semester. When we feel success we are more creative, motivated, and energized to keep going.

As school leaders I challenge each of you to use every minute school is in session for the next six weeks to improve outcomes for ALL of your students. Final semester grades are permanent and despite what any student might say, they are important to them and impact their futures.  Don't wait for students to fail!! Progress reports were done last Friday, use those to identify students that need targeted help and respond NOW so that each student has an opportunity to show what he/she is capable of. Don't discount anyone, each student can improve.  However, students can't do it alone. Struggling students need caring adults to respond and support them to overcome any barriers in the way.

Each secondary admin responded to a reflection prompt at yesterday's level meeting. "In September you completed an LCAP Gap Analysis to determine if your SPSA was in alignment with the LCAP, in October you reviewed progress report grades and MAP results to determine student needs and develop your actions. It is now November and you have six more weeks until the close of First Semester. Please reflect on your progress of your actions you identified in September and October. Are there any changes you need to make for November to improve your student outcomes?" Don't let that be a moment that passes you by. Take what you said to heart and use it to fuel your actions for the next six weeks. Trust me, your students will be grateful that you did!!

We must graduate every FSUSD student and ensure that they leave FSUSD college and career ready!  Inspire, Engage, Excite, Lead, Foster, Create, Empower!!

Continue to be innovative, creative, and a model of excellence!!