Knox is certified as a Marzano High Reliability School in Levels 1,2,3,4
What is a High Reliability School?
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Level 1: Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture
This foundational level ensures that the school environment is physically and emotionally safe for all students and staff. It emphasizes trust, respect, and strong relationships.
Key elements include:
- Consistent expectations for behavior and discipline
- Strong student-teacher relationships
- Collaborative staff culture
- Welcoming and inclusive environment for families
At Level 1, the school ensures that students feel connected and supported, creating a foundation for learning to thrive.
Level 2: Effective Teaching in Every Classroom
This level focuses on ensuring that all teachers are highly effective and supported in continuously improving their practice.
Key elements include:
- Use of research-based instructional strategies
- Ongoing, job-embedded professional development
- Systems for teacher feedback and coaching
- Clear expectations for classroom instruction
Schools at this level work to guarantee instructional consistency and quality across every classroom.
Level 3: Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
Level 3 ensures that every student has access to a consistent and essential curriculum, regardless of the teacher or classroom.
Key elements include:
- Clearly defined essential standards and learning goals
- Common pacing and instructional materials
- Systems for monitoring curriculum coverage
- Focus on depth over breadth of content
A guaranteed and viable curriculum means that all students have equitable access to the content they need to succeed.
Level 4: Standards-Referenced Reporting
At this level, schools shift toward grading practices that reflect student progress on specific standards, rather than traditional point-based systems.
Key elements include:
- Grades tied to mastery of clearly defined learning targets
- Transparent feedback for students and families
- Students tracking their own learning and progress
- Greater clarity on what students know and can do
Level 4 supports students in taking ownership of their learning and ensures that grading is accurate, meaningful, and focused on growth.