School Principal Goals and Objectives Examples
Increase parent involvement in school activities.
Implement a school-wide positive behavior support program.
Improve student attendance rates.
Increase the number of students participating in extracurricular activities.
Develop a plan to improve teacher retention rates.
Implement new technology to enhance student learning.
Increase standardized test scores across all grade levels.
Create a safe and inclusive school environment for all students.
Develop and implement a comprehensive school safety plan.
Increase the percentage of students who meet or exceed grade level expectations.
Strengthen relationships with community organizations that support education.
Increase grant funding to support school programs and initiatives.
Foster a culture of growth and development among staff members.
Improve communication between teachers, parents, and students.
Develop and implement a plan to support English language learners.
Increase the number of students who participate in college and career readiness programs.
Implement a system for tracking student progress and identifying areas for improvement.
Enhance the physical appearance of the school building and grounds.
Develop partnerships with local businesses to provide resources and support for students.
Improve mental health services provided to students and staff members.
Increase the number of students who enroll in advanced placement courses.
Implement strategies to reduce disciplinary incidents in the school.
Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching techniques.
Increase awareness of the importance of physical fitness and nutrition among students and staff members.
Develop a plan to address bullying and harassment within the school community.
Increase the use of technology in classroom instruction.
Develop a plan to increase student engagement in learning activities.
Collaborate with other schools to share best practices and resources.
Enhance the quality of special education programs offered at the school.
Increase opportunities for parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
Improve the quality of student assessments to better measure progress and achievement.
Develop partnerships with colleges and universities to provide students with access to higher education resources.
Provide ongoing training for staff members to improve their instructional skills.
Increase the number of teachers who hold advanced degrees or certifications.
Improve accessibility for students with disabilities throughout the school building and grounds.
Develop a comprehensive plan for addressing trauma and adverse childhood experiences among students.
Increase the number of students who participate in service learning projects.
Implement new programs to address the needs of underrepresented student populations.
Provide opportunities for students to engage in leadership development activities.
Develop systems for tracking student progress and recognizing academic achievement.
Enhance the quality of technology infrastructure within the school.
Develop partnerships with local cultural institutions to provide cultural enrichment opportunities for students.
Improve coordination between teachers, counselors, and other support staff members to address students' individual needs.
Increase opportunities for students to participate in arts programming, such as music, theater, and visual arts.
Enhance security measures throughout the school building and grounds.
Provide ongoing training for staff members on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
Increase awareness of mental health resources available to students and staff members within the community.
Develop a plan to address the needs of gifted and talented students within the school population.
Implement a peer mentoring program for at-risk students.
Improve access to technology resources for students who are economically disadvantaged.
Incorporate project-based learning opportunities into classroom instruction across all grade levels.
Enhance communication between school administrators and district-level leadership teams.
Develop a plan for addressing summer learning loss among students in low-income communities.
Increase collaboration between teachers across different subject areas to promote cross-disciplinary learning opportunities.
Implement restorative justice practices to address disciplinary issues within the school community.
Develop systems for tracking student progress in social-emotional learning domains.
Provide ongoing training for staff members on trauma-informed care practices.
Increase the availability of mental health professionals within the school setting.
Implement new policies around homework assignments, grading, and assessment practices to better support student learning outcomes.
Develop an outreach plan to engage families who may be historically hesitant to engage with schools due to cultural or linguistic barriers.
Increase access to online learning opportunities for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from attending school regularly in-person.
Enhance teacher evaluation processes to better align with best practices in teacher development and feedback cycles.
Develop a plan for transitioning students from middle school to high school that includes academic, social, and emotional supports tailored to their needs as adolescent learners.
Increase awareness of food insecurity among families within the school community, and develop strategies for addressing this issue through partnership with local nonprofits or government agencies focused on hunger relief efforts.
Implement a mentorship program for new teachers that provides them with targeted supports as they learn how best to serve their students within their first few years in the profession.
Create guidelines for how teachers should respond when they become aware of issues related to child abuse or neglect happening outside the school building or campus (i.e., mandated reporting procedures).
Develop strategies for engaging families who have limited time due to work or childcare obligations in ways that are meaningful and build trust over time (e.g., flexible meeting times, virtual communications options).