School Improvement Plan
Provide excellent, challenging learning opportunities and experiences that prepare each student for success.
To be Wisconsin’s top performing urban school district that is highly regarded for continuously exceeding all expectations.
All students will have an equal opportunity to prepare for college and/or careers with the support of highly qualified educators in a learning environment that is resource rich, safe, and welcoming.
Commitment to Excellence
Indian Trail High School and Academy is excited to announce the launch of our School Improvement Plan, a focused effort to ensure we continually grow and provide the best possible learning environment for our students. This plan is not just about addressing challenges—it’s about embracing opportunities to enhance our academic programs, strengthen community engagement, and foster a culture of excellence. Every member of our school community plays a vital role in this journey, and together, we will build on our strengths, learn from our experiences, and move forward with a shared commitment to progress. With a positive mindset, dedication to continuous improvement and intentional reflection on our practice we are determined and confident that we will create even greater opportunities for our students to thrive.
Goal: Student Achievement
By spring 2027, the district will increase the percentage of students scoring meeting or advanced in reading and math by 12%, as measured by state assessments.
Strategy 1: If we improve questioning and discussion techniques, then we will engage students through higher level instructional practices, so that intellectual engagement and critical thinking align with grade-level expectations. (RC PoP: substandard instruction – Danielson 3b)
Strategy 1 Action Steps
- Professional Development on Engagement Strategies: Provide training for teachers on effective engagement techniques to enhance student participation, motivation and learning.
- Teacher observations of other teacher’s classroom instruction.
- Teacher leaders will present strategies and methods for different types of student engagement and/or assessment at designated monthly meetings and PD days
Strategy 2: If we provide coherent instruction, then we will engage students with meaningful, real-world content so that grade level intellectual engagement will increase. (RC PoP: meaningful work – Danielson 1e)
Strategy 2 Action Steps
- Collaborative Teams will review instructional materials and approach of colleagues during CT time.
Strategy 3: If we establish expectations to support the common good, then we will effectively remove cell phone distractions from the learning environment so that grade level intellectual engagement will increase. (RC PoP: cell phone distractions – Danielson 2d)
Strategy 3 Action Steps
- Effective communication with all stakeholders: Parents, Teachers, Students, Staff
- Consistent monitoring of schoolwide data: Classroom walkthroughs, referral tracking, teacher surveys, academic impacts
- Establish student group to provide direct feedback with administration