Continuous Achievement Plan
Continuous Achievement Process & Plan - 2026 Quarter 1
The 2025 graduation rate was a record high 98%. With rates consistent in the mid- and upper nineties over the past decade, the 2025-2026 Silas High School focus is on maintaining those percentages while increasing classroom rigor and post-high school readiness, honing post-high school plans. A focus on ninth graders on-track will allow us to increase advanced options with less need for remediation.
Our Vision
Creating competent, contributing citizens.
Our Mission
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Academic Goals
Core Classes
ELA Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 82% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
Specific: Increase % of students earning a C or better in each ELA course by the end of the semester to 82-85% (an increase of 4%). Measurable: Grades measured at end of semester Attainable: Staff will "adopt" and work with individual students to ensure achievement of goal Realistic: Staff will "adopt" and work with individual students to ensure achievement of goal Timely: Grades measured at end of semester Inclusive: Various variable-ability groupings and culturally responsive activities will be used to assess student achievement Equitable: Accommodations/Modifications will be made for all students who qualify
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
We will identify any summative grades that are having a negative impact on student's overall grade, then encourage and allow them to take a retake or revise those for a higher score; We will identify standards that can be re-assessed on newer assignments (without doing re-work) and assess for those in addition to the assigned standards (to limit needed retakes).
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Provide meaningful feedback on formative assessments Provide scaffolding and sentence stems Provide examples of exemplary work After school support Conferences (student and family) Partner with counselors
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Provide meaningful feedback on formative assessments Provide scaffolding and sentence stems Provide examples of exemplary work More frequent communication with students and families as semester winds down. Coordinate with other support staff to help with barriers to learning (academic, attendance, behaviors, etc.)
Math Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 75% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
Math PLC Model: Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) I. Team Function: Purpose: Improve math instruction and student outcomes. Meetings: Bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 7:05-8:05 AM. Agenda: Discuss Math Instructional Frameworks, Pacing Guides, and CEL 50 components. II. Team Roles: Facilitator: Leads meetings, keeps discussions on track, assigns tasks. Recorder: Takes minutes, notes key decisions, shares updates. Math Liaison: Compiles resources, shares district best practices. Ill. Content Knowledge: Team members should understand Math Instructional Frameworks and Pacing Guides. Ongoing professional development ensures up-to-date content knowledge. IV Pedagogical Approach: Use research-based strategies: active learning, differentiation, formative assessment. Collaborate through peer observations and shared best practices. \I. Evidence of Learning: Analyze student data: test scores, homework, formative assessments. Use observations and student feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement. VI. Assessment Plan: Develop common formative assessments to track progress. Align summative assessments with school grading policies.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Grading & Assessment Practices Retakes, Revisions, & Corrections: Identify summative grades that negatively impact students and offer retakes, revisions, or corrections. Clearly communicate and schedule these opportunities. Grades Reflect Learning: Ensure grades reflect mastery of math content through standards-based or competency-based grading. Feedback & Late Work: Provide timely, constructive feedback. Allow late work submission within ten school days to support improvement. District Grading Scales: Apply district grading scales consistently to maintain fairness and equity. Grade Book (9-12): Use the Synergy grade book for transparency. Regularly update grades for students and parents to track progress. Grading Timeliness & Communication: Record grades promptly and communicate updates. Use progress reports and check-ins to keep students informed. Impact of Grades: Educate students on how grades affect their GPA and future opportunities. Attendance & Grades: Address attendance-related performance issues. Provide makeup opportunities and support students facing attendance challenges.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Create personalized learning plans for each D-grade student, identifying and addressing their specific challenges. Offer small-group instruction, extra practice resources, and timely feedback to focus on areas of improvement for students with a D in math.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Implement intensive one-on-one tutoring to address specific learning gaps in students with an E in math. Collaborate with parents to develop structured remediation plans and provide targeted support to failing students.
Science Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 86% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
A 'C-' or better will be achieved through the cumulative scores of summatives Utilizing assessment and retakes, we will work with students to get all students to an approaching level or higher on each exam
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
9th grade success team content (see resources) Additionally: anchor charts, retakes, extended time, one-on-one check-ins, group check-ins, parent-student-teacher communications
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Contact home, schedule conferences, encourage retakes of summatives, kid talks.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Contact home, retakes, schedule conferences, one-on-one check ins, snacks and study (freshmen), reach out to other teachers, investigate root causes, refer to admin/counseling for tier 3 support as needed.
Social Studies Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 90% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
Our students will be able to meet standard (BAME) on close reading skills in Social Studies classes during the 2025-2026 school year. By Midterms of spring semester, 90% of our students will be able to read and summarize a source in their own words not using quotations. Students will be given access to assistance materials such as dictionaries, immersive reader, and choice of texts (sometimes) on a variety of topics. This is a skill that is critical in 10-12th grade Social Studies classes and is a skill that will support students in earning a C or better.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
-Explicitly teach vocabulary and vocab identifying and defining skills. A milestone will be when students can be given a passage with difficult vocab and they identify and define it independently.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Consistent communication with student, family, and other support systems Offering alternative ways to make up summative assignments Verbal retakes Modified standard activity Basic translation for ELL students Correction activities
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Consistent communication with student, family, and other support systems Offering alternative ways to make up summative assignments Verbal retakes Modified standard activity Basic translation for ELL students Correction activities
Health Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 90% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
The teacher will implement AVID and culturally responsive teaching strategies of role-playing, collaboration groups, and real-world scenarios with the WA State Health Standards to improve academic success and learning.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
We will identify any summative grades that are harming students' overall grades, then require students to retake the following week's test after school, during lunch or during a time that works best for all.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
On Wednesdays, students will receive additional support from the teacher, reteach the lesson in small groups, be provided with additional notes, and be allowed to work in groups to support other subject areas.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Students will receive additional Tier 2 supports with 1 on 1 interventions from the teacher for those who have failing grades in 2 or more subject areas. Follow up with the student and parent/guardian on after-school tutoring for struggling students.
Academic Progress Indicators
9th Grade On Track Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 79% of ninth grade students are passing all their courses.
By the Spring of 2026, we will increase the number of 9th graders on track from 80% to 84%. We will achieve this by monitoring grades at each progress check and responding through targeted interventions.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Team will ensure all teachers are prepared to offer re-take and re-learning opportuites per the TPS grading policy. Ensure students have access to StudentVUE and guardians have access to ParentVUE. If there is a language barrier, help parents set up their ParentVUE in their language. Our team plans to invite guardians to after school sessions on how to use ParentVUE.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Engage with the student around their interest to build a plan for graduation whenever a student comes through the office. Reach out to parents to encourage students staying after school with teachers for targeted support. Engage with the student around their interest to build a plan for graduation whenever a student comes through the office. Coordinate hot list conversations among staff. Support/ initiate staffings with parents, counselors, and teacher teams to develop specific goals for students
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Meet with students on low marks list individually about their plans to raise grades. Monitor low weekly grades report. Follow BECCA, discipline law, and guidelines for removing other barriers for students to encourage opportunities for academic engagement and achievement. Coordinate after school tutoring and assign students with 3 weeks left in the semester. Communicate with students and families the significance of credits. Meet with guardians, students, counselor and other stakeholders to explore other options such as Oakland, Clover Park, Willie Stewart as a possibility. This can also include a tour of the building. This plan can be for a time period and not permanent.?
Failing Courses Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure only 10% or fewer freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are failing one or more courses.
Ensure 10% or less of 9th, 10th, 11th graders have one or more failing courses. By the Spring of 2024, Silas will decrease the number of students failing a class to 10%. The team will track grades and provide targeted interventions to students needing support.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Team will ensure all teachers are prepared to offer re-take and re-learning opportunities per the TPS grading policy. Ensure students have access to StudentVUE and guardians have access to ParentVUE. If there is a language barrier, help parents set up their ParentVUE in their language. Our team plans to invite guardians to after school sessions on how to use ParentVUE.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Engage with the student around their interest to build a plan for graduation whenever a student comes through the office.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Monitor low weekly grades report. Follow BECCA, discipline law, and guidelines for removing other barriers for students to encourage opportunities for academic engagement and achievement.
Graduation Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 95% of students are on track to graduate.
97 percent of seniors will graduate.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Counselors contact seniors with graduation status updates.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Enroll seniors in credit retrieval
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Advise families on alternative programs if far off to graduate.
College & Career Readiness Goals
CTE Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 85% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
CTE Team will work together in PLC time to discuss and collaborate on ideas around helping students to stay on top of their grades. We will access the 9th grade success team when applicable.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
CTE teachers will tie the standards to their assignments/assessments as they are not populated for this content area.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Refer back to fisher and fry PLC work - Discuss strategies for specific students or groups and collaborate on which have worked for others
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
REFER TO fisher and fry PLC work - Discuss strategies for specific students or groups and collaborate on which have worked for others Involve parents, counselors, admin.
IRC Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 86% of students earn one or more industry-recognized certificates.
10% more students will attain one /RC in class by spring 26.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Allowing class work to obtain the IRC in time.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Guest Speakers tied directly to the class work. Curriculum is tied directly to the IRC. Field Trips
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
A requirement for the State to obtain an IRC.
VANI Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 100% of students have a verified acceptance letter from their next institution.
All seniors will complete a VAN/
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Make a "where I was accepted poster" near career center as well as links of college names
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Auto acceptance emails and partnership with TPS and colleges
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
College Visits
Specialized Program Goals
Art Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 89% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
With a special emphasis on turning in (digital submissions) summative assessments, 90% of students will earn a C or better (approaching standard per each major project, reflection, and presentation) for visual art survey and ceramics classes.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Students can redo summative assessments to earn higher grades Students can turn in late summative work without penalty. Parent newsletters/ email updates once or more per month with critical assignments/assessments and how/when to complete them if not done. Celebrating students' art and art making on the @silashsart lnstagram. Provide resources (videos, links, techniques, visuals, etc.) on Synergy Pages (class websites).
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Hotlist by grade of students who are at a Dafter major projects (summatives) for extra communication, student check in, etc.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Hotlist by grade of students who are at an E after major projects (summatives) for extra communication, student meetings, partnering with other staff, etc.
Music Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 90% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
S - Students will earn a C or better M - 90% of students will meet this goal A - We were able to do this last year R - We were able to do this last year T - This will be measured mid-semester and recorded at the end of semester I (Inclusive) - We believe that all students can be high achievers
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Rehearsal points uploaded weekly. Frequent direct feedback during instruction. 1:1 communication when a standard is not being achieved
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Give students strategies to make-up missing work and bring the grade up to a C.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Likely an attendance problem. We would need to strategize with administration and counselors to encourage the students to attend class. We would also analyze barriers to attending concerts, etc. to ensure students have the opportunity to succeed.
PE Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 96% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
Students earning a C or lower are attributed to absences/no evidence. To increase the grades, students will be given two pathways to demonstrate evidence of physical activity missing through makeups. A technology-based make-up will continue to be provided for an asynchronous opportunity; as well as, a synchronous opportunity provided during a designated day at the end of each unit (bi-monthly).
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Two pathways provided: Asynchronous Technology makeups provide students an opportunity for correcting their absence by providing evidence of physical activity using an app on their personal devices outside of the school day. Synchronous makeups on Activity Choice Days will provide students with lower grades the choice to make-up their absences by participating in a fitness activity during class to demonstrate evidence of meeting standards. ALL students have the choice to choose one or BOTH of the pathways to increase their grade.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Students with a D grade or lower can choose to utilize both asynchronous and synchronous make-up opportunities to raise their grade at a faster rate.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Students with a D grade or lower can choose to utilize both asynchronous and synchronous make-up opportunities to raise their grade at a faster rate. Students with chronic absences will be dealt with by including admin and parent support to determine if enough evidence of meeting standards is present for a passing grade.
World Language Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 80% of students earn a C or better in this subject.
Students, who consistently attend, will level up at least one level going from Novice Low, using simple words, to Novice Mid, using list and phrases with 80% reaching Novice High, understanding, and writing at least three full sentences, by the end of first semester.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Provide students with more summative opportunities that will include participation grades, projects, presentations. This will allow students the ability to meet standards in other ways besides strictly tests. Create lessons which provide a variety of activities that promote student interest and engagement throughout class time.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
In addition to the strategies listed above, we conference with parent, student, and counselors to discuss specific student strategies to help students to make the commitment to improve their grade. Plus, strongly encourage after school tutoring.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
In addition to the strategies listed above, we conference with parent, student, and counselors to discuss specific student strategies to help students to make the commitment to improve their grade. Plus, strongly encourage after school tutoring.
ML Progress Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 50% of students graduate from ML services or move up a level of English proficiency as measured by WIDA.
50 % of the ML Learners will improve their literacy and reading scores by 1 level from "Developing" to "Expanding" between the first Fall classroom summative assessment and the last Spring classroom summative assessment. Dates will be added.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
We will focus on Teacher Clarity, Reciprocal Teaching, Movement, Feedback, and Classroom Discussion.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Summarization 1:1 with students who have shown little progress to determine understanding and encourage improvement.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Family and counselor intervention with L1 support and interpreters to scaffold a plan for improvement.
Behavior, Community & Support Goals
Behavior Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 97% of students have behaviors NOT resulting in suspension or expulsion.
Decrease number of students using marijuana and tobacco products and engaging in social conflict with peers. Increase pro-social skills and sense of belonging through partnering with parents, developing positive adult relationships at school and involvement in extracurricular activities to combat the use of marijuana and vapes on campus.
Root Cause Analysis:
Students are struggling with positive social relationships and positive self-image. Some mental health concerns as well.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
ACTION STEP INTRODUCTION
We have a significant problem with students chronically using marijuana or tobacco products in bathrooms either by themselves or in groups. Limiting bathroom access has been problematic, and having enough staff to adequately supervise all transitions is also challenging.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
We are contacting families of students who we have concerns about frequently. These students tend to be in and out of bathrooms frequently at certain times with or just before or after groups of the same students. We have worked with families for support to create more positive replacement behaviors to address the root causes for students making these choices. We have also asked for cooperation from families in identifying individuals who are supplying other students with vape and marijuana products on campus.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Double down on efforts to catch students who we believe are at the center of the problems. Work with families to ideally change behaviors and/or find more appropriate placements to ensure safety of our students at Silas.
Extracurricular Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Ensure 35% of students are enrolled in one or more extracurricular activities.
Ensure 35% percentage of freshmen, sophomores, Juniors, and seniors enrolled in one or more extracurricular activities for each season.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER I ON THESE STANDARDS
Streamline tracking systems for extracurriculars.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER II ON THESE STANDARDS
Develop a comprehensive list of opportunities and market these to students - club fair, athletics interest meetings, volunteer booths at lunch, etc.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT TIER III ON THESE STANDARDS
Measure participation quantitatively and qualitatively to improve.
Staff Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Support staff SEL (social awareness or relationship skills), resulting in at least 50% positive rating on the selected Climate Survey item.
Increase staff participation in relational activities throughout the year.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
PROMOTING SEL FOR STUDENT IMPACT
Provide more and varied opportunities for staff to share of themselves and build relationships with one another: staff stories, happy songs (fun activities within data days and late starts), staff spirit days. Attendance at sunshine 25 participated in happy songs More staff stories (9 this year), staff participation in staff spirit days, mysterious merrymakers
Student Goal
Goal: What are we trying to achieve
Implement Whole Child practices with fidelity, resulting in at least a 80% positive rating on the selected Climate Survey item.
We will administer the same inventory to other grade levels for baseline data. We will administer the survey again later this year for grades 9-11 to monitor for improvement in % of students who report that they have at least one trusted adult at school and feel supported.
STEPS: How we will accomplish this goal
PROMOTING SEL FOR STUDENT IMPACT
Warm welcome. Relationship building activities/ opportunities. Use stems offered by Dr. Ashbaugh to respond to students who are struggling academically or otherwise. Continue to observe and refer students of concern to counselors, admin, other teachers or staff.