Charlotte Harbor Center

A School Improvement Plan (SIP) is essentially a strategic "blueprint" or roadmap that a school uses to identify its strengths and weaknesses and set specific goals for the upcoming year. It is important because it ensures the school isn't just "coasting," but is instead using data—like test scores, attendance, and parent feedback—to pinpoint exactly where students are struggling and how to fix it. By outlining clear action steps and measuring progress along the way, the SIP holds the school accountable and makes sure that every resource, from teacher training to new technology, is being used to help every student succeed.