Fairfax County Public Schools

School Innovation and Improvement Plan

•  2024-2025
• Thomas A. Edison High School
• Region 3
• Amanda Burke, Principal

Strategic Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence

Growth and Performance in Coursework Strategies

Outcome: By the end of the 2024-25 school year, the annual percentage of students (G9-12) passing Science (SOL) will increase by 5%.

Strategy 1:  Instruction - Strengthen differentiation by designing and implementing effective scaffolds.

Strategy 2:  Instruction - Explicitly model problem-solving strategies, thinking processes, and academic skills to support students in engaging with rigorous tasks. 

Strategy 3:  Instruction - Incorporate interactive and experiential learning experiences that allow students to apply their learning in an authentic context. 

Evidence of Progression Towards or Successful Completion of Advanced Coursework Strategies

Outcome: By the end of the 2024-25 school year, the percentage of students earning no final mark below a C- will increase by 5%.

Strategy 1: Increase opportunities for student reflection, goal-setting, and feedback that supports growth around content and Portrait of a Graduate Skills. 

Strategy 2: Increase the use of Young Scholars wraparound supports in MTSS based on specific needs.

Strategy 3: Use Academic and Career Advisory Lessons (available in Schoology)

Chronic Absenteeism Strategies

Outcome: By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Edison's chronic absenteeism rate will improve from 18.0% to 15.0% by the end of the school year. 

Strategy 1: MTSS Schoolwide and Site Intervention teams analyze attendance along with behavior and wellness data bi-monthly to identify students in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

Strategy 2: Teachers will use a variety of culturally responsive practices and communication methods to provide supportive outreach to students and families when student attendance concerns arise.

Strategy 3: Schools will share multilingual attendance materials with families throughout the year to educate families regarding the importance of attendance for school success, 

Discipline

Outcome:  By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Edison High School staff will utilize an MTSS, PBIS, Wellness, and intervention framework to establish and organize a schoolwide continuum of proactive behavior and wellness supports to reduce the OSS risk ratio by at least 1%. 

Strategy 1: Implement mandatory Tier 1 SEL and PBIS practices during protected time slots in the school schedule, including Mindfulness Moments, Community Circles for Elementary, and Restorative Advisory Meeting for Middle/High School, alongside three signature practices at all levels. 

Strategy 2:  Integrate Tier 1-3 Restorative practices and justice into school discipline procedures and practices.

Strategy 3: Prioritize SEL skills among leaders and staff by modeling SEL behaviors, fostering empathy, and promoting positive relationships. Facilitate structured staff collaboration through the CLT process to share insights and strategies for supporting students' growth. Actively seek and evaluate staff voices to cultivate a positive and affirming school culture that promotes student engagement and well-being.