https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh Three Critical Factors for VUSD Student Success en-us 2019-07-12 22:14:35 UTC 2025-10-19 15:31:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/383023563/5e717a03671589a95674123d33dcc57d/download__2_.jpg lindakimble https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/371009280 2019-07-12 22:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/371009280 lindakimble https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/371009290 2019-07-12 22:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/371009290 lindakimble https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/371648976 2019-07-19 03:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/371648976 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056754 2019-07-23 17:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056754 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056815 Core Content
1. Use Learning Goals and Success criteria in core content areas (Math, ELA)
2. Encourage students to engage in discussions using academic language to explain  their thinking critically.
3. Teachers give immediate feedback to students in core content areas with regards to their learning.

Connections:
school culture
meeting students at front gate each morning. 

Creativity:
After school clubs based on interests.

]]> 2019-07-23 17:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056815 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056816 Core Content: increase use of academic language, reading content rich subjects in all subjects, engaging in argument with evidence.

Connections: 
We continue to invest in programs like PLUS that gauge the "heartbeat" of our students, create a school culture that's inclusive of all student interests,  we support our Freshman Seminar course that helps keeps students connected right off the bat.

Creativity 
through visual and performing arts electives, through our RBV TV program, continuing to develop our STEAM program.]]> 2019-07-23 17:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056816 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056829 Core Content:  
Having students actively involved with their learning by setting their own goals for reading and math. 

Self-Reflection and Peer feedback


]]> 2019-07-23 17:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056829 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056834 Connections: 
1. School culture/spirit implementation through village competitions and school pride. 
2. Utilize Advisory for effective connections/relationships with peers and teachers for all students
3. Social/Emotional focus for PLC learning, activities, support, student guidance
Creativity
1. Design Cycle
2. Clubs and enrichment
3.

]]> 2019-07-23 17:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056834 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056842 Engagement:
1. Leader in Me Student Leadership Opportunities
2. Student Personal Academic Goal Setting (LIM)
3. Make Learning "Visible" to Students: Learning Targets & Success Criteria

Connections:
1. Leader in Me Student Leadership Opportunities
2. Teacher Greeting Each Morning at the Classroom Door
2. School Teacher, not Classroom Teacher; School Support Staff, not specific school area support staff.

Creativity:
1. Lunch time music and dance clubs
2. LIM Leadership Opportunities
3. Club Development]]> 2019-07-23 17:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056842 rafaelolavide https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056846 We are committed to a year of learning with math and taking teaching and learning to new and improved levels.  Kids are involved in the data and goal making with their teachers and families. 

]]> 2019-07-23 17:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056846 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056855 1. Core:/Content:
All teachers provide quality core Math instruction with new district adopted curriculum and continue to make math a priority when providing professional development.
2. Early Intensive and strategic intervention through the Impact teacher collaborating with general education teachers to address deficits in reading proactively early in the year.

Creativity:

1. Innovative practices, new and most engaging motivational strategies with a focus on relevant motivational strategies, collaboration with parents, parent education, fun, humor, wittit-ness. (what to students in Vista and the world in 2019 absolutely love?)- Create the addictive feeling of Fortnite in the classroom so they can't get enough of it! Care, love, support them like our own and challenge them to be their best. More co-creating lessons, activities, etc.

Connections:
Take those pictures of the reason we want o come to work: parents, students, and staff- celebrate all stakeholders and what they are great at and connect students, families, the community, staff by finding the greatness in all stakeholders- all staff have a student buddy, class parent. Connect students with community members from the community in various science related careers- etc...oceanographer for a day, mayor for a day, superintendent for a day- mentors in various careers continually teaching our students about real-world careers relevant in the world as jobs continue to evolve.


]]> 2019-07-23 17:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056855 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056869 CONNECTEDNESS
1. TIC training for all classified and certificated staff.
2. Continued training in Restorative Practices. 
3. Advisory period , TED Ed, Character Ed development, Service Learning, Clubs, Pep Rally's (Grade-level spirit points, catching kids doing good, and more).

CORE CONTENT
1. Systemize  in Math/ELA intervention (During, before and After School opportunities).
2. Departments Align Core Curriculum and create Benchmarks.
3.  Data meetings 3 x's a year.

CREATIVITY
1. TED Ed curriculum for "all" kids.
2.  Literacy across all curriculum
3.  16 Habits of Mind]]> 2019-07-23 17:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056869 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056889 1. Continue w/ Habits of Mind
2. Content partnered with personal interests/motivations
3. Continue targeting numeracy - acknowledging the impact it has on literacy.

Connections:
1. Expand social/emotional curriculum & PD
2. Ongoing monthly parent trainings and parent-child connection activities.
3.  Provide more info to parents re: community resources for a variety to needs/situations.

Creativity:
1. Increased music enrichment/access
2. Participate in Festival of the Arts (for first time!)]]> 2019-07-23 17:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056889 ericchagala1 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056899 - Core Content
1. Focus on full implementation of our Pedagogy (DBL).
2. Concerted effort of ELD students. All leave middle school re-classified.
3. Focus on foundations of instructional practice. 

- Connections
1. Development of Intramural Program
2. New course offerings
3. Equity Council continued efforts to reach ALL kids to provide for both Academic AND social needs of all kids, everyday.

- Creativity
1. Opening of the VIDA Incubator
2. Increased exposure to Dimensions of Product Design
3. New course offerings and re-design of Minimum Day experiences & Year Long Design Challenges.]]> 2019-07-23 17:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056899 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056903 1. Deeper learning
2. Language development and production.
3. Mathematics curriculum and planning. ]]> 2019-07-23 17:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056903 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056905 Core Content
1) All students develop WIGs around core academics, as well as personal goals
2) All students maintain data binder to track progress, set goals, and create action plans
3) Site-wide development of MTSS plan, identifying and implementing tiers of support 
Connections:
1) Live our paradigm: EVERY student can be a leader
2) Social emotional MTSS system to include connections to strengths, interests as well as college/career
3) Leader and Me/NEU culture
Creativity:
1) Just say yes: If a student or staff member comes to you with an idea, say yes.
2) Clubs/Service projects/entrepreneurship
3) Creative tools/multimedia in student hands. ]]> 2019-07-23 17:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056905 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056920 Provide before- and after-school opportunities for students to be connected to their school outside of the normal school hours.]]> 2019-07-23 18:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056920 rafaelolavide https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056928 2019-07-23 18:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056928 rafaelolavide https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056929 1. Guided Reading Block in English and Spanish 
2. Guided Language Acquisition Design 
3. A Year of Learning with Eureka - engage all 

Connections: 
1. Solidify the two models of instruction - English and Dual Language - make the connections and work as one school in a mu;lticulaital
2. Continue to build and solidify PBIS
3. ]]> 2019-07-23 18:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056929 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056931 Core Content-- Engagement:
1. Habits of Mind (deeper learning)
2. Strength-based learning through goal setting and celebrating growth
3. MTSS enrichment & support-- Learning Ovations (pedagogy Gr. K-3) and expand on our effectiveness and efficiency of our menu of interventions
Connections--
1. Build relationships with Meet-up & Buddy-ups (Sanford Harmony)
2. Strategic partnership with Solutions for Change
3. Building and fostering a positive school culture; including parent engagement opportunities
through training and family events
Creativity--
1. UbD units utilizing our essential elements of S.H.I.E.L.D. 
2. Inquiry based learning utilizing projects and digital literacy
3. Strength based learning (Thrively, genius hour)]]> 2019-07-23 18:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056931 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056933 Content
1. literacy across the curriculum
2. personalized learning with personalized goals
3. making connections with real-world applications

Connections
1.  increase participation in PLUS forums with a better representation from all subgoups
2.  leverage Student Senate for school-wide decisions
3,  leverage students' strengths, interests, and values in every course

Creativity
1.  personalized learning and capstone course
2. providing integration with our magnet themes in all courses
3. it's one of our values - so integrating creative and critical thinking intentionally in neach of our courses]]> 2019-07-23 18:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372056933 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057074 1. Training Ed Specialists in Eureka curriculum.
2. Giving SWD access to core curriculum regardless of their placement and disability.
3. Training staff in UDL and differentiating instruction.
4. Student-led IEPs
5. Strengths-based IEPs

]]> 2019-07-23 18:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057074 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057091 Connections

Continue with and Encourage Morning Meetings

Greeting all students, staff and stakeholders every morning and afternoon at the gate

Provide ways for students to stay connected with school through during school and 
after school clubs and music enrichment]]> 2019-07-23 18:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057091 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057094 1. Data Analysis and refining instructional practices with grade level teams and pedagogical leadership team.
2. Refining WIGs and non-negotiables based on data.
3.Focus on increasing academic discourse in all content areas to support ALL students in access. ]]> 2019-07-23 18:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057094 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057106 Core Content: (literacy, language, numeracy). 
(1) Work in collaboration with each grade level team to review student achievement data and establish focus areas for improvement (5% increase in ELA & math on CAASPP and 100% of students make at least one year growth on iReady reading / math for the following demographic groups: EL, SES, SwD; (2) Establish clear focus on Eureka Math so that every student is engaged in learning core; (3) During collaboration time, teachers will focus discussion on support for students who are performing below grade level.

Connections: (social/emotional)
(1) Ongoing student recognition assemblies for students who exemplify 7 Habits, consistent attendance, and improved or exemplary student achievement; (2) Begin lunchtime intramural athletic program for students in grades 4 & 5; (3) Provide classroom support and student groups with counseling and behavior interventions, including Leader In Me, Zones of Regulation, Restorative Circles / Practices, and principal presentations.

Creativity: (1) Maker-Space Labs / Engineering; (2) PBL -; (3) emphasis on NGSS, Foss Science, and hands-on learning opportunities. ]]> 2019-07-23 18:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057106 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057119 2019-07-23 18:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057119 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057122 1. Deepen shared leadership model
2. Work toward Lighthouse status TLIM
3. Student led teams and events.

]]> 2019-07-23 18:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057122 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057124 CORE CONTENT: 
Engaging in relevant project based learning experiences
Honest, timely, and actionable feedback from teachers and peers
Strengthening SDL 
CONNECTIONS: 
Building relationships with scholars
Social/Emotional learning focus 
Mentoring and 16 Habits of Success
CREATIVITY: 
Celebrate scholar successes through multi-media outlets
Engaging ALL staff in scholar achievement through promoting their expertise]]> 2019-07-23 18:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057124 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057221 Provide social/emotional systems of support to students which will in turn increase their academic success.]]> 2019-07-23 18:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057221 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057233 Core Content:
1. Continue powerful interdisciplinary collaboration through Artful Learning
2. Continue work with MTSS to support implementation of enrichment, intervention, addressing needs of all students.
3. Department level work on vertical articulation and alignment. 

Connections:
1. Emphasizing restorative practices in all classes.
2. Continuing work on operationalizing PRIDE promise statement to help students feel connected. 
3. Working on student led conferences to help students take ownership of their learning!

Creativity:
1. All students have opportunities to exercise creativity through their original creations in their Artful Learning units. 
2. All students participate in elective courses- band, choir, art, CTE Explore- to foster their creativity.
3. Students will embrace and embody our PRIDE through new PRIDE portfolios and exhibitions- work in progress for this year!



]]> 2019-07-23 18:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057233 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057248 -KNOW every student and their story (personal, academic skill levels, etc.) so that we can best identify student needs and gaps
- Offer group and one-on-one tutoring
-offer weekly math and writing studios
-Find
Connections
- Leadership students from VVA and AVHS will be enrolled in a Leadership elective course that allow students to positively build a campus culture  together through planning school events, campaigns, etc.

Creativity
- students and staff will create and paint a dual school collaborative mural to build campus culture between VVA & AVHS, now sister schools sharing a campus.

-continue our community piano projects with MS & HS.

]]> 2019-07-23 18:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057248 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057261 1.  Continue expansion of Electives program
2.  Invite businesses in for training 
3. Increase students' opportunities to work with elderly and with younger students]]> 2019-07-23 18:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057261 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057275 2019-07-23 18:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057275 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057276 Connectedness- 
-Intentional and specific recognition of all
-Expand leadership opportunities for students
-Increase connections between community and students
Creativity
-Student led exhibitions of learning
-Expand student led opportunities
-Opportunities for creativity
Academic Achievement
-Focus on math
-Student goal setting and peer feedback
-5E Lesson Planning]]> 2019-07-23 18:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057276 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057304 2019-07-23 18:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057304 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057307 -TED Ed.
-16 Habits of Mind
-Literacy across all curriculum]]> 2019-07-23 18:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057307 laurasmith7 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057327 Core Content: (language, literacy, numeracy)
1. Science is Core - "transdisciplinary" learning in the Programme of Inquiry
2. Personalized Learning in the IBPYP to implement the Enhanced PYP 
3. Math lab to extend number sense taught in the classroom

Creativity: (flexible thinkers)
1. All new labs
2. Relevant tasks in the Programme of Inquiry  that lead to Student Agency 
3. Steel drums

Connections:
1. Student Leadership opportunities
2. Restorative Practices
3. Mindfulness ]]> 2019-07-23 18:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057327 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057378 Making learning personal and relevant.  Provide rich opportunities for engagement with a personal learning pathway and vision through community of opportunity.  Develop a rich music/arts program to foster creativity. Provide meaningful PD around areas of core content - refine our learning engine.  
Connectedness:
Live the spirit of Aloha and Ohana.  Be habits of mind centered.  Building student leaders.

]]> 2019-07-23 18:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057378 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057385 2019-07-23 18:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057385 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057386 -Vertical Alignment with Middle school feeders. 
-Empowering teachers to take a deeper dive into data
-Continue to work on personal learning
-Creating high level engagement offerings for students 
-Connecting more offerings for kids that are aligned to the work being done at the middle schools.
-Love Kids/Staff!]]> 2019-07-23 18:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057386 davidrios1 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057490 core content - team up core content staff with RBV, VHS, MVHS core content teachers
connections - restorative practice PD via Anthony Ceja SDCOE
creativity - future = flexible scheduling]]> 2019-07-23 18:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057490 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057532 1. Multiple opportunities for students to learn deeply in the art of their choice through before and after school conservatories.
2. Deepen intentional arts integration
3. Focus on learner agency]]> 2019-07-23 18:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057532 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057699 1. Shared leadership > students and adults
2. Action teams and clubs
3. Visual and performing arts opportunities.]]> 2019-07-23 18:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057699 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057736 1. Continuous refinement of IB transdisciplinary units of instruction.
2. IB Ambassadors - peer mediators
3. MTSS - Social Emotional safety net]]> 2019-07-23 18:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057736 https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057747 We are always looking for ways to connect classrooms to our cafeterias. Students can write food reviews, create surveys/collect data on campus for new menu items, create commercials for us, etc.. Please let us work together to get students invested in their favorite restaurant on their campus. Smart consumers!]]> 2019-07-23 18:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lindakimble/3ad6t9cku0rh/wish/372057747