Each year, the School Site Council works in conjunction with the school teaching staff to develop the School Plan for Improvement.  The creation of a School Plan is a requirement for all school in the State of California.  The School Site Council Meetings are publicized and community input is always welcome.

The planning process is for the upcoming school year usually begins in early February with a review of assessment data and continues through a revision process in October.  The plan is enacted for the current school year in August.

A copy of the current School Plan for Johnson Elementary is posted here for your review:

'09-'10 School Plan

All curriculum development at Johnson Elementary School revolves around the California State Content Standards and Frameworks. Teachers align classroom curriculum to ensure that all students either meet or exceed state proficiency levels.

The writing and implementation of the Twin Rivers Unified School District’s curriculum is an ongoing process. The district’s curriculum guides are updated regularly to align with the state standards, district goals, and the statewide assessment program. Curriculum planning is accomplished through a careful analysis of the state frameworks, district policies, the needs of students, assessment results, and research.

The construction and implementation of the curriculum is an on-going process. Johnson Elementary utilizes various specialized programs to support its curriculum. The Santillana program is a program that is vocabulary rich and grade-level specific. Curriculum is designed for English Language Learners (ELL) and based on each student’s ability level. In addition, thirty minutes a day are set aside specifically for English Language Development instruction.

Leadership at Johnson Elementary School is a responsibility shared between district administration, the principal, instructional staff, students, and parents. Primary leadership duties in the 2006-07 school year were assumed by principal David Nevarez.

The education of children is a joint effort of home and school. Students, parents and teachers meet each trimester to plan, discuss and evaluate student objectives. These objectives enable teachers to adjust their teaching to the unique needs of every class. Staff and parents are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of leadership teams, such as the School Site Council, the English Language Advisory Committee and the Student Study Team.

The Leadership Team is the primary body assigned to developing, refining, and implementing the school plan. This team is responsible for planning and monitoring the effectiveness of the school curriculum.