Plymouth Goals

Our instructional focus, which is following the “Granite Way.” The “Granite Way” are five areas that teachers must work on per District mandate. These five non-negotiables are: Using District provided tools and assessments, exercising fidelity to the Common Core, using the District’s instructional framework, working within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Stating daily content and language objectives
Posting a daily agenda
Effective and consistent interventions/enrichment and supports (including small group instruction and flex time)
Timely and organized data collection and analysis (observations, assessments and progress monitoring)
Quality instruction that keeps pace with and is aligned to the Common Core Standards
Using Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions
Individualized classroom management techniques to enhance learning and instructional time
Differentiated instruction to ensure all students are engaged and able to learn daily content objectives

Doing quality work and handing in assignments
Learning and adhering to the school wide behavioral expectations (Be Respectful, Keep Your Hands, Feet and Other Objects to Yourself – KYHFOOTY, Be a Leader)
Self-discipline and doing their best
Monitoring their own grades and progress through student portfolios
Working towards rewards
Reflecting on their learning and growth
Increasing their scores in Language Arts, Math and Science to demonstrate proficiency/growth

Be involved in your child’s education
Check your child’s grades often online (Gradebook)
Volunteer wherever and whenever you can
Become a member of the PTA
Read with your child every night
Make sure your child does his/her homework (follow up with teacher if your student is saying he/she doesn’t have any)
Insist that your child does quality work and performs at his/her best
Work with teachers and the principal if you have questions or concerns

Instructional Objectives