1. Gardner Elementary School Improvement Plan 2012-2013

2. Gardner School Council Members Gardner School Council Members Gardner Elementary Douglas Benoit, Chairperson Jen Kenyon, Teacher/ Co-Chair Judy Eddy, Teacher Melissa Lebeau, Parent Kim Thacker, Parent Joseph Martin, Community Representative

3. School Improvement Plan Process JUNE/JULY MCAS RESULTS SEPTEMBER CORECTIVE ACTION PLANS MAY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Continuous Improvement

4. The following School Based Goals and Objectives where created from the new Swansea Public Schools District Improvement Plan (2012-2014)

5. Leadership and Governance School Based Activities   Kindergarten Screening   Pre-Post testing for all students in Reading   Benchmark, weekly, and trimester testing in Math and ELA to monitor student growth.   Implementation of Data & Leadership teams.

6. Curriculum, Instruction, Evaluation School Based Activities  Integration of technology into Math and ELA curriculum  Education City subscription  Title 1 staff service our at-risk readers in grades K-2  Free writing journals in grades 1 and 2 to promote independent writing

7. Teacher Quality School Based Activities  4 Professional Development Days each school year  Grade Level Team Meetings to share best practice and ideas  Mentor/ Induction Program for new staff

8. Student Support Programs and Services School Based Activities  2 nd -3 rd grade transition activities  Parent & Kindergarten Orientation  Parent E-Mail list, One Call system  Student of the Month Awards

9. Capital Improvement Plan  Emergency Item - Boiler replaced February 2012 - Boiler replaced February 2012  General Maintenance Items -Repair sidewalk curbing  Long-term items - Replace 3 staircases and hand railings - Replace 3 staircases and hand railings - Replace original windows in upper wing - Replace original windows in upper wing - Improve drainage in front of school - Improve drainage in front of school