SLAM! Academy - Atlanta - Strategic Articulation Map

SLAM! Academy - Atlanta - Strategic Articulation Map

STRATEGIC ARTICULATION MAP

HEADLINE INDICATORS How we will know we’ve done it

VISION What we want to see

Number of Atlanta Locations

SLAM Academy of Atlanta's vision is to provide a unique K-7 educational model that prepares students to have the tools and knowledge for post-secondary studies and beyond so that they are positioned for a successful future in a global job market and equipped to make a positive impact on society.

Enrollment (Number and Percent of Capacity)

Percentage of kids that score meet / exceed expectations

Number on Waiting List

PURPOSE // What we will do To provide an engaging, challenging and supportive learning environment that will motivate all students to be the best they can be in and out of the classroom and prepare them for success.

Matriculation to Next Grade

Percentage of parental / family involvement

VISION SNAPSHOTS When we want to see it

2019 START SMALL*

2023 THINK BIG*

2020 SCALE FAST*

DIFFERENTIATORS

Create a budget that is sustainable

100% compliance with standards/ expectations

Protocols/procedures that are appropriate for environment

Recognizing that every state is different and valuing our differences

Honoring and leveraging each other’s assets, skills, capabilities and experiences

Being clear about each of our roles and responsibilities

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES* What’s most important to us

Attract and Grow Stellar Educators and Staff

Create a Safe Haven

Growth and Performance

A Slamming Brand

A Future Home

* more details, please refer in the following pages >>

OUR VISION When we want to see it

2023 THINK BIG

• 2nd location in 5th year • 100% Graduation Rate for Class of 2028 • Primary / Secondary School

• Infinite waiting list with kids driving the schools success. • One word brand recognition – SLAM! • Students engaged in vocational training and/or internships in the community • SLAM Student Alumni with entrepreneurs and college board • Domestic and international presence

• Our Own Campus; big, clean building like Nike HQ • West side Vertical Facility with kids in Atlanta skyline • K-7 kids that are articulate, polished and developmentally advanced • Partnerships with major sports organizations

2019 START SMALL

• At capacity with 500 student waiting list • Family involvement is the norm (beyond just parents) • 300 kids matriculate to next grade with top GA milestones, scores and waitlist

• Enrollment Goal of 300 • Score well / high on comprehensive performance • 100% enrollment with waiting list • School is a safe haven in community • Retention of stellar educators committed to purposeful learning

• At least 50% of parental involvement • Successful completion, 100% retention • Enough growth to have 4th / 5th grade

2020 SCALE FAST

• Financial stability from private and public sectors • Submission request of 2 other GA SLAM charters (Dekalb and Fulton) • Surplus in budget to reinvest in school / community • Top 5 charters in the state of Georgia • Active and engaging social media platforms that result in national and community support • Reward school status • Academy approach with post secondary opportunities

• Middle school • All of our 3rd grade students are reading on grade level

• We’re poppin and ready for expansion • Have a waiting list of 2500 students • Preparing for our first 5th grade graduation (with 95% pass rate) • Kids motivated to see their school succeed • A sense of SLAM pride In the community

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES What’s most important to us

Attract and Grow Stellar Educators and Staff

Growth and Performance

Create a Safe Haven

A Slamming Brand

A Future Home

CRITICAL INITIATIVES What we need to do

Sta professional development

Ensuring a safe environment

Student (Re)Enrollment and retention

Facility Plan – Meet the needs of school growth

Financial Stability

Educational Results (See Charter Contract)

Teacher retention

SLAM Climate and Culture

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

(Positive, vibrant) (4/5 Climate rating school)

Educational Results (Charter application)

80% on CPF/Governance, Operations and Finance

Positive SLAM Brand Building

STRATEGIC PRIORITY: ATTRACT AND GROW STELLAR EDUCATORS AND STAFF CRITICAL INITIATIVE: Sta professional development

GOAL

To adopt policies and procedures for school nurse, student hand book, and special populations by April 29th

Action Items • Provide board members with drafted policies on above by Saturday, April 21st • Vote on board meeting • Vote on policies • Upload by April 18th a version of the student handbook obtained from Principal

GOAL

To adopt policies and procedures by May 27th for: • Budget adoption

• Procurement • Expenditure

• Inventory/Assets • Internal controls

Action Items • Provide board with draft via email one week prior to meeting • Vote at the board meeting

STRATEGIC PRIORITY: A SLAMMING BRAND CRITICAL INITIATIVE: Student (Re) Enrollment and Retention

GOAL

Convert Applications to enrollment and registration

Action Items • Communicate constantly with applicants until they are actually enrolled i.e. SMS, Email, Voice calls (Dr. White) • Make known the oce hours for returning applications/enrollment (TWR 1-6PM) (Dr. White) • Audit/clean up application >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6

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