School Improvement Plan

Watergrass Elementary

School Improvement Plan 2025–2026

Goal: By May 2026, SWD proficiency on the FAST will increase from 32% to 42% through coherent grade level core instruction and intervention systems.

StrategyActions
Careful consideration of homeroom placement for SWD students.
  • Clustering of SWDs
  • Intervention Specialist serves all students with social/emotional goals only
  • High expectations for SWDs
Strategically plan VE teachers’ schedules by creating intentional learning time blocks.

SWD Proficiency:
2021–22: 24%
2022–23: 28%
2023–24: 35%
2024–25: 32%
  • Master schedule designed with VE teacher input, based on students in each grade level
  • VE grade-level assignments based on the master schedule and student need
  • Use of Intervention Specialist to take a full caseload
Protected time for VE and grade-level teachers to consistently plan together.
  • All grade levels have a separate time for PLCs and curriculum planning

 

 

 

Reading and Math Goal - School Improvement Plan

By May 2026, reading and math proficiency on the FAST will increase to 62% through coherent benchmark aligned core instruction and intervention/enrichment systems.

StrategyActions
Prioritize monitoring and refine implementation of math intervention at all grade levels, with standard screening(s) for intervention entry requirements.

Math Proficiency: 49%
Math LG: 41%
  • Common grade level math intervention time in grades K, 3, 4, 5; grades 1–2 have two math intervention times, one in each STEM block (AM & PM)
  • Screening tools: Savvas MDIS screening tool, FAST benchmark reports
  • Weekly walkthroughs
  • Weekly data monitoring
  • Professional development monthly
Increase engagement by implementing strategies that motivate students to learn and require participation from EACH student.
  • Module launches in ELA
  • “Pick a Project” in Math
  • Experiments/hands-on experiences in science (Science Proficiency: 53%)
  • DBQs in Social Studies
Daily independent reading time to:
1) build stamina
2) support students in reaching grade level benchmarks
3) build a love for reading

ELA Proficiency: 47%
3rd Grade ELA Proficiency: 50%
ELA LG: 55%
ELA LG L25: 52%
  • All students will read independently during Tier 3 intervention time
  • Students receiving Tier 3 intervention will read during DI time when they are not in a small group with the teacher
  • Monitor using CBM – BOY, MOY, EOY
  • Use HMH running records for additional information for Tier 3 students
  • Track stamina
  • Monthly Beanstack challenges
Implement the gradual release model of instruction, differentiated tasks/scaffolds, and small group opportunities for children to build new and deepen existing knowledge.
  • Weekly curriculum planning with admin and coach support
  • Planning template calls out “I Do, You Do, We Do”
  • Planning template includes PLC Questions #3: What will we do if students haven’t learned it yet? and #4: What will we do if students have already learned?
Celebrate students and teachers who meet proficiency levels.
  • Quarterly celebrations for academics and behavior; criteria set ahead of time
  • “Pop up” attendance celebrations

 

 

 

 

Math Lowest 25% Goal - School Improvement Plan

By May 2026, math learning gains of the lowest 25% on the FAST will increase from 35% to 62% through coherent benchmark aligned core instruction, intervention/enrichment systems, and frequent monitoring.

StrategyActions
Frequent and focused monitoring of students who fall into the L35 category for math.

Math LG L25: 35%
  • Monthly data monitoring through PLC Data Chats
  • List of L35 students go with the team on walkthroughs
  • Observe students interacting with content/instruction when in classrooms and provide feedback to teachers and students
  • L35 students called out on teachers’ data monitoring spreadsheets (Tiers 1–3)

 

 

 

Celebration Schedule

Celebration Schedule

 Q1Q2Q3Q4
AcademicDance Party
Maintain 50% or higher on Module Assessments (Increase by at least 10% points on module assessments) AND
Score within the On Watch band or higher on Fall CMB
Bounce Houses
Growth PM1–PM2 AND
Maintain 50% on higher on Module Assessments (Increase by at least 10% points on module assessments) AND
Score within the On Watch band or higher on Winter CMB
Paint Ceiling Tiles
Maintain 60% or higher on Module Assessments (Increase by at least 10% points on module assessments) AND
Score within the On Watch band or higher on Winter CBM
Lightning/Bucs Rep-workshop (sports rotations)
Level 3 or higher on PM3 AND
Maintain 70% or higher on Module Assessments (Increase by at least 10% points on module assessments) AND
Score within the On Watch band or higher on Spring CBM
Behavior (School-wide)BMX Trickstars
10/10/25
Ice Cream Social
12/19/25
Kona Ice
3/13/26
Bounce Houses / Obstacle Courses
5/27/26
Behavior (CICO)Choose Who You DunkVideo Game TruckMini Golf CompetitionMobile Laser Tag
https://mgrparty.com/Services.html
SSYRA/Beanstack 8 Books
Design the Shirt then Tye-Dye T-Shirt Design
 All 15
Twistee Treat Field Trip

School Information

Watergrass Elementary School
32750 Overpass Rd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 346-0600
Fax: (813) 346-0691

Principal: Andrea Altman
School Hours: 9:50-4:00
Office Hours: 8:30 – 4:30
Early Release Time: