About Our School (School Plan & Goals)

School Planning as an Inquiry Process

The inquiry process at the school level begins with the essential question, "What do we know about our learners?" An important initial step is determining what evidence is at hand. Evidence is not exclusively "data" - the focus is on what we know about our learners, and where students are at in their learning. A "scan" of students is the natural starting place. What we know about our learners will inform the development of an inquiry question that will be the foundation of the school planning process.

Please click on the link below to see our school's Student Learning Plan:

A.H.P. Matthew Student Learning Plan 25-26

Learn more about the planning process here:

School Wide Implementation of Culturally Responsive S.E.L.

Strengthening the social and emotional abilities of our students is essential to the foundation of learning and the development of the whole child. Social-emotional learning can positively impact and affect academic performance, relationships with others, development of self-esteem and the ability to manage mental health. Students who develop strong SEL skills will be positioned to effectively manage themselves, their relationships, and their ability to contribute to their families, schools, and communities.  

Culturally Responsive S.E.L. is developed at A.H.P. Matthew through:

• Explicit lessons targeting skills 
• Integrated into curricular areas to strengthen academic achievement
• Creating environments that are supportive, inclusive and nurture a child’s strengths, interests, and backgrounds
• Support for Staff including Professional Development and commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion

• School-wide initiatives that create community, shared language, and values