Map Name: 2025-26 Sunrise Elementary School, Continuous Improvement Plan
Time Period: 5/1/2025 - 4/30/2026
Vision

Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery. 

Mission

Empower every learner to thrive. 

Beliefs

We believe in inclusion, excellence, innovation and leadership. 

Learning Excellence
At Sunrise, learners are motivated to learn & grow because experiences are matched to their level. All learners are empowered as we work collaboratively to advance our knowledge & skills. (HRS 2 & 3)
Environmental Excellence
Sunrise establishes an environment that is safe, welcoming, and engaging. We proactively identify and resolve any barriers to access and achieve full participation by learners. (HRS 1)
Operational Excellence
Sunrise has system-wide operations that meet the needs of our community. We honor stakeholder feedback, foster partnerships, and create effective comprehensive operational plans. (HRS 1)
Objectives
  • Strengthening Teaching Practices (HRS Level 2)
Objectives
  • We promote a culture of belonging through strong relationships within our school and community. (HRS Level 1)
Objectives
  • Build positive partnerships to meet the needs of our school and community. (HRS Level 1)
Critical Initiative
  • Strengthening teaching practices through our instructional framework
Critical Initiative
  • Create a space that is safe and supportive for learners, staff, and families.
Critical Initiative
  • Increase family and community partnerships through proactive communication and budget allocation.
Key Measures
  • Marzano Evaluation Tool
  • Students' year worth of growth
  • Sunrise Walkthrough Tool
  • Teacher Portfolio
Key Measures
  • HRS Level 1 Survey
  • Parent QR codes/video before music programs
  • Relationship Mapping
  • School safety drill calendar
  • Updated safety maps
  • You Matter Assemblies
Key Measures
  • Community Survey
  • Healing Hearts Lodge connection night calendar
  • Parent attendance at music programs
  • Parent Education Nights attendance each trimester
Personal Excellence
Sunrise learners display integrity and cultivate an awareness & appreciation for others’ opinions, feelings, needs, and concerns. Learners embrace diversity and serve in our community. (HRS 1)
Objectives
  • Nurturing well-rounded individuals (HRS level 1)
Critical Initiative
  • Providing intentional opportunities and support that fosters belonging and positive personal development.
Key Measures
  • Acknowledging staff life events
  • BPS Staff and Student Survey
  • Staff book study
  • Staff Wellness Newsletter
The Strategy Map has been created in collaboration with The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and Cognia™.

All schools in North Dakota participate in a Continuous Improvement process. Continuous Improvement means examining a school’s current reality including demographics, culture, technology, finances, and academic progress, among many other factors. In addition, Continuous Improvement means looking into the future and predicting what may change – what will be different a year from now, or 10 years from now.

 

During the 2018-2019 school year, all schools in North Dakota participated in this Continuous Improvement journey. School personnel participated in training and collaborated with diverse stakeholders such as community members, teachers, parents and students to map out what the school’s priorities are, what the school’s objectives are and what critical initiatives needed to be implemented to achieve those objectives. This planning process resulted in a Strategy Map – a 3 to 5-year plan for the school.

 

It is important to note that the Strategy Map is a snapshot in time. It is documentation of what the school’s priorities were the past school year. In this case the Strategy Map below was captured and submitted on May 1, 2019. It is equally important to note that the Strategy Map below may have changed since its submittal. This is because priorities may have changed quickly depending on numerous factors. Factors can include, but are not limited to, a natural disaster, a high staff turn-over rate, or an influx or decrease of students. To obtain a copy of this schools current and update Strategy Map, please contact the local school administrator.



Please contact North Dakota's Department of Public Instruction with any questions and feedback via email to the following address: dpidashboard@nd.gov