School Info

School Name Tropical ES (0731) School Grade (2024 - 2025)
Title 1 School No School Improvement (SI) No
School of Excellence No ESSA School No
RAISE
Reading Achievement Initiative for Scholastic Excellence
No    
SAC Documentation/SAC Upload Center

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

 

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Executive-Summary-25-26-Tropical.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/10/2025

School Budget Signature Page

School Budget Signature Page

 

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Tropical-ES-2026-Budget-Projection-of-Revenue_5.20.25-signed-FINAL.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/9/2025

High Quality Instruction

Early Warning Indicators

Using the data below, describe all intervention strategies employed by the school to improve the academic performance of students identified by the early warning system.

Through the beginning of the year screening process, students are identified as needing Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 instruction. Tier 1 instruction is delivered to all students daily. Within the literacy block, students receive differentiated instruction through small group guided reading. Students are engaged in literacy centers and independent work to meet their literacy needs. Additional support is provided for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students based on assessments such as the iReady Diagnostic And FAST PM 1 Data. Instructional plans include accommodations for ESE (IEP plans), 504 accommodations and ESOL strategies for ELL students. Students not meeting quarterly proficiency are placed on a PMP plan and receive double-dose instruction.

Students who continue to have difficulties in learning are considered for support in the Collaborative Problem Solving process. The RtI team assists with identifying student needs, including attendance and tardy trends, academic, medical and or behavior and social progression. The team identifies the problem, analyzes the problem, designs the instructional intervention, and progress monitors to see if the intervention is working. Data is analyzed in subsequent RtI meetings to view the student’s progress. Parent feedback during RtI meetings is valued and needed.  The Identification/Intervention Decision Tree charts are used to guide us in identifying the best instructional plan that will target the needs of our students.  To support reading interventions we are currently utilizing SIPPS, Reading Horizons and Benchmark Advanced Interventions. All Kindergarten, First and Second Grade classes will be using UFLI as Tier 1 Phonics instruction.
As for math, data is analyzed using the initial screening assessment, student performance trends, etc. and an instructional plan is put in place.   Students identified to be placed on a progress monitoring plan are provided with additional support/intervention based on their needs.  As with reading, students continuing to exhibit deficiencies will be brought to the Collaborative Problem Solving Team where further analysis of data will take place and a plan of action developed.  Programs currently utilized in grades K-5 Math Interventions include: Envision Math Intervention, and reflex math.

 

School Report Card

FLDOE: Edudata

Areas of Focus (Formerly Goals, Strategies and Activities)

Area of Focus: English Language Arts

Measurable Outcome (SMART Goal) Professional Development Budget Monitoring Results
(End of Year)
The percentage of proficient students on the iReady Diagnostic Assessment Grades K-2 will increase 3 % points from 62% - 65% by May 2026. UFLI training in implementation and progress monitoring. $0.00

Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies

Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 1 Implement UFLI phonics in classroom reading blocks.
Person(s) Responsible Janet Chrystie
Deadline 5/29/2026
Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 2 Targeted instruction using Benchmark Intervention
Person(s) Responsible Janet Chrystie
Deadline 5/29/2026

Mid-Year Reflection

Progress: Is desired progress being made to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus by the end of the school year? Yes
Evidence: Provide evidence of the implementation challenges the school encountered during the Fall semester. Describe the changes made to address these challenges.
Students  working with tier 1, 2 and 3 strategies each day. Groups were slow to start but are now meeting regularly.
Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies: What was each Intervention/Strategy’s identified strengths and weaknesses?
UFLI is being implemented effectively k-2 and also used for intervention. Benchmark intervention is also being used successfully.
New Actions: Describe any new actions that are needed to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus.
No new actions are needed.

Area of Focus: Science

Measurable Outcome (SMART Goal) Professional Development Budget Monitoring Results
(End of Year)
The percent of grade 5 students who demonstrate grade-level performance or above on the state Science assessment will increase from 58% in June 2025 to 61% by June 2026. $0.00 Beginning of the year Science Test, Progress monitoring assessments will be used by teachers to determine areas of reteaching that might be needed.

Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies

Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 1 Incorporate hands-on science activities as well as the integration of the curriculum through the day.
Person(s) Responsible Classroom Teachers
Deadline 5/29/2026
Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 2 Classes will have science lab special for 2 days every 6 days.
Person(s) Responsible Mrs. Howard
Deadline 5/29/2026

Mid-Year Reflection

Progress: Is desired progress being made to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus by the end of the school year? Yes
Evidence: Provide evidence of the implementation challenges the school encountered during the Fall semester. Describe the changes made to address these challenges.
According to PM2 Data, we are on target for meeting our science goal projection. The science specials teacher will push in to fifth grade classes, as well as continue time in the lab to  strengthen the curriculum needs of the students.
Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies: What was each Intervention/Strategy’s identified strengths and weaknesses?
Students will work on their individual studey plans in Performance Matters for remediation as well as enrichment.            
New Actions: Describe any new actions that are needed to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus.
None needed at this time.
Additional Reflections (optional): Please add any additional reflections for this Area of Focus.
N/A

Area of Focus: Mathemtatics

Measurable Outcome (SMART Goal) Professional Development Budget Monitoring Results
(End of Year)
The percent of the lowest 25% students in grade 3, 4 and 5 who demonstrate learning gains in Mathematics will increase from 49% in June 2025 to 52% in June of 2026. i-Ready Professional Development $0.00 Administration will meet with grade level teams and the leadership team every 2 - 6 weeks.to go over dataand determine where intervention is needed based on FAST Data and i-Ready Progress Monitoring.

Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies

Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 1 Implement small group math instruction daily as well as center rotations.
Person(s) Responsible Deborah Brown
Deadline 5/29/2026
Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 2 Targeted Instruction using the Math Diagnosis and Intervention System (MDIS), i-Ready Teacher Toolbox and i-Ready Math
Person(s) Responsible Teachers
Deadline 5/29/2026

Mid-Year Reflection

Progress: Is desired progress being made to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus by the end of the school year? No
Evidence: Provide evidence of the implementation challenges the school encountered during the Fall semester. Describe the changes made to address these challenges.
Implementation challenges included attendance as well as new staf to grades 4 and 5 that needed to learn new curriculum. Team planning helped eleviate this weakness.          
Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies: What was each Intervention/Strategy’s identified strengths and weaknesses?
Tier 3 RTI students receive pull out intervention weekly. Students showed growth using Number Worlds and iReady Teacher Toolbox.
New Actions: Describe any new actions that are needed to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus.
Continue to plan as a team. Monitor iReady usage to ensure students are completing their weekly time. Continue to have data chats with both the students and teachers.
Additional Reflections (optional): Please add any additional reflections for this Area of Focus.
N/A

Area of Focus: English Language Arts

Measurable Outcome (SMART Goal) Professional Development Budget Monitoring Results
(End of Year)
.The percent of students in grade 3 -5 who demonstrate learning gains in ELA will increase from 61% in June 2025 to 64% in June of 2026. SOR professional Development $0.00 Administration will meet with grade level teams and the leadership team every 2 - 6 weeks.to go over dataand determine where intervention is needed based on FAST Data and i-Ready Progress Monitoring.

Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies

Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 1 Implement Science of Reading Strategies into classroom reading blocks.
Person(s) Responsible Janet chrystie
Deadline 5/29/2026
Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 2 Targeted intervention using Benchmark Intervention
Person(s) Responsible Teachers
Deadline 5/29/2026
Evidence-based Intervention/Strategy 3 Standards aligned centers incorporated into the daily schedule.
Person(s) Responsible Teachers
Deadline 5/29/2026

Mid-Year Reflection

Progress: Is desired progress being made to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus by the end of the school year? Yes
Evidence: Provide evidence of the implementation challenges the school encountered during the Fall semester. Describe the changes made to address these challenges.
Teachers new to the grade level, are hindered by not knowing the curriculum. Magnetic was implemented for small group instruction in reading 3-5.
Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies: What was each Intervention/Strategy’s identified strengths and weaknesses?
Benchmark advance is the intervention program used. Limited time for intervention. Lack of pull out support that we had in the past for reading.
New Actions: Describe any new actions that are needed to accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus.
Monitor students iReady usage to make sure all students reach at least 45 minutes.
Continue small group instructiuon
​Data chats with teachers and students to determine next steps and adjust curriculum as needed.
Additional Reflections (optional): Please add any additional reflections for this Area of Focus.
Not applicable.

K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plan

 

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K-12-ReadingPlan.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/10/2025

Resources

Safe and Supportive Environment

Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

PLC Meeting Schedule

PLC Name Day(s) of Week Week(s) of Month Start/End Dates Start/End Times Grade  
0731_ELA_Tropical_25-26 Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
8/18/2025 - 5/29/2026 2:40 PM - 3:25 PM KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI) Plan

 

File Name File Uploaded By Upload Date
0731_09092025_MTSS-Action-Plan-25-26-Tropical.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/9/2025
Spring_25_Broward_Tropical-Elementary-School_SAM_Dashboard.pdfLauren Kirik4/2/2026

RtI Team Meeting Schedule

Day(s) of Week Week(s) of Month Start/End Dates Start/End Times
Tuesday
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 9/2/2025 - 5/12/2026 8:35 AM - 3:25 PM
Tuesday
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 9/2/2025 - 5/12/2026 8:35 AM - 3:25 PM

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Plan

 

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School-wide Positive Behavior Plan (SPBP)

 

File Name File Uploaded By Upload Date
SPBP-Feedback-Form-2025-2026-Tropical-ES.pdfVonda Palmer-Carter5/20/2025
0731_04292025_SPBP_TropicalES_25-26.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/19/2025

Attendance Plan

Total School AVG

    Regular Attenders
(0%-4.9% Absent)
At Risk
(5%-9.9% Absent)
Chronic
(10%-19.9% Absent)
Severe Chronic
(20% or more Absent)
School Year Population Number % Number % Number % Number %

Grade Level Breakdown

      Regular Attenders
(0%-4.9% Absent)
At Risk
(5%-9.9% Absent)
Chronic
(10%-19.9% Absent)
Severe Chronic
(20% or more Absent)
School Year Grade Level Population Number % Number % Number % Number %
Attendance Type School Goal

 

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Tropical_SIP-Attendance-Plan-25-26.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/5/2025

School Counseling Plan

 

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TropicalElem_ASCP-25-26-SIGNED.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/10/2025

Equity Plan

 

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Best Practices in Inclusive Education (BPIE)

 

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SBPIE_Tropical_25-26.pdfCheryl Hernandez9/5/2025

Effective Communication

SAC Documentation

SAC Upload Center

File Name Meeting Month Document Type Uploaded Date
SAF-BylawsTropical25-26t.pdf October SAF ByLaws 3/6/2026
SAC-SAF.pdf January SAF Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 2/3/2026
SAC-SAF.pdf January SAC Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 2/3/2026
SAF-November.pdf November SAF Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 2/3/2026
A+-Recognition-Packet-Tropical.pdf December A+ Funds 2/3/2026
SAC-November.pdf November SAC Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 2/3/2026
SAC-December.pdf December SAC Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 2/3/2026
Tropical_SAF_10.7.25.pdf October SAF Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 11/4/2025
Tropical_SAC_Oct.25.pdf October SAC Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 10/29/2025
Tropical_SAF_Sept.25.pdf September SAF Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 10/29/2025
Tropical_SAC_Sept.-25.pdf September SAC Agenda, Attendance, Minutes 10/29/2025
Tropical_SAC-Composition-Report_25.26.pdf October SAC Composition 10/28/2025
Tropical-SAC-Bylaws.pdf October SAC ByLaws 10/28/2025
SAF-Flyer.pdf September SAF Meeting Dates 9/24/2025
SAC-Flyer-25-26.pdf September SAC Meeting Dates 9/24/2025

Cognia eProve Survey Results

 

File Name File Uploaded By Upload Date
Tropical-ES-BCPS-PARENT-CUSTOMER-SURVEY-2025.pdfJamillah Shakir9/10/2025
Tropical-ES-BCPS-STUDENT-(Grades-3-5)-CUSTOMER-SURVEY-2025.pdfJamillah Shakir9/10/2025
Tropical-ES-BCPS-SCHOOL-STAFF-CUSTOMER-SURVEY-2025.pdfJamillah Shakir9/10/2025

Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Plan

 

File Name File Uploaded By Upload Date
TropicalElem_Face_Space_25_26_9.11.25.pdfDeborah Brown9/11/2025

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