School Operational Plans

Each HPS school develops its own School Operational Plan to guide the work of teachers and staff throughout the school year. While each school's plan reflects its own specific needs and operations, each plan follows the same basic outline and structure:

  • Allocation of discretionary funds made available by the principal, including in areas such as: wraparound services for students and families, after-school programs, and school supplies. 

  • School curriculum  

  • Lesson planning

  • Calendar  

  • Professional development applicable to the school as a body 

  • Attendance and schedule for staff and students

  • Scheduling of school-wide parent/teacher meetings. 

  • Notices and announcements 

  • School health and safety issues 

  • Staff dress code 

  • Assignment of supervisory duties 

  • Class size 

  • Bulletin boards 

  • Home visits

  • Family-teacher communication

  • Class coverage

  • Additional leadership opportunities, including practicum teacher assignment practices if applicable