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October 22, 2025
Dear Parent or Guardian,
I hope the school year is off to a successful start for you and your child.  I am writing this letter to let you know that Cloverleaf Elementary, an IB World School  has been designated as an Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) school by the North Carolina State Board of Education.  Per ESSA Section 1111(d)(2)(C), schools are identified as ATSI schools in North Carolina because one or more of the following subgroups received a subgroup performance grade score at or below the highest identified CSI-LP school’s All Students group during the identification year; and is on the TSI-CU list for the subgroup(s) for the previous year. Subgroup performance scores are provided for the following subgroups: (1) Students with Disabilities, (2) Economically Disadvantaged, (3) Black, (4) White, (5) Hispanic, (6) Asian-Pacific Islander, (7) Multi-racial, and (8) English Learners. This letter is to notify our parents and guardians of Cloverleaf Elementary, an IB World School’s intentions to improve educational outcomes for underperforming student subgroups and close achievement gaps for all students.
As a ATSI school, Cloverleaf Elementary, an IB World School  is required to develop an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI)  plan that specifically addresses how the school will improve outcomes for underperforming subgroups. The plan will also include strategies that our district or charter will employ to support Cloverleaf Elementary, an IB World School’s improvement efforts. The ATSI plan will address the following areas 
  • Classroom Management
  • Standards-aligned Instruction
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Student Support Services
  • Family and Community Engagement
We have set the following goals for Cloverleaf Elementary, an IB World School this year:
  • Improve EOG Math proficiency percent from 47.9% to 50% measured by the 2026 Math EOG.
  • Improve our EOG reading proficiency percentage from 41.1% to 45% measured by the 2026 Reading EOG.
  • Improve our EOG science proficiency percentage from 50.5% to 53% measured by the 2026 Science EOG. 
Also, parent engagement is at the heart of our school improvement efforts. Here are some ways we can work together:
  • Ensure that both you and your child know the academic expectations set for your child this school year.  A list of learning objectives in student-friendly language is available from your student’s teacher(s).
  • Call Jennifer Dalton at 704-978-2111 if you have questions or concerns about your student or to set up an appointment to meet with a school staff member who will be working with your child.
  • Make sure that your child is prepared and attends school each day.
  • Monitor your child’s homework.
  • Monitor the progress your child is making and attend meetings with your child’s teacher(s).
Additionally, listed below are a few resources available to help: 
We are committed to improving student performance. It is important to remember that just as no single score or grade tells the whole story of a student, neither does it tell you everything about a school's performance or the opportunities that our school provides. The intent of receiving these designations is to improve educational outcomes for all students, close achievement gaps, increase equity, and improve the quality of instruction. We’re excited about this school year and are working to make it a success for your child. If you have questions about the content of this letter, please contact Jennifer Dalton at jennifer_dalton@iss.k12.nc.us or 704-978-2111.
 
Sincerely,
Jennifer Dalton
Principal
Cloverleaf Elementary,
an IB World School