Continuous School Improvement Plan
Frederick County Public Schools is dedicated to continuous improvement. Our school principals lead efforts to plan, implement, and review their goals, using a variety of data to make sure we’re always moving in the right direction. School and division plans are monitored for progress and updated quarterly to support our commitment to our students and their families.
This information keeps families informed about our progress and the status of school goals. You’ll find updates and insights as we work together to improve student learning and school performance.
School Profile Information
School: Armel Elementary School
Principal: Heather Miller
Enrollment: 541
School Vision Statement
AES is an innovative community where caring relationships and authentic learning inspire all students.
School Mission Statement
The AES mission is to create an optimal learning environment which enables all students to achieve their fullest potential by providing quality education with the mutual support of educators, students, parents, peers, and the community.
Goal #1
By the spring 2026 SOL assessment, the overall pass rate in math and reading will increase at least 3 percentage points to include growth and recovery /at least 2 percentage points in terms of unadjusted pass rates. In May 2025, the spring Standards of Learning (SOL) unadjusted pass rates in the reading were 76.9% in grade 3, 68.5% in grade 4, and 65.4% in grade 5, while in mathematics were 75.6% grade 3, 70% in grade 4, and 72.6% in grade 5.
By May 2026, the percentages at high risk will decrease by a minimum of 3 percentage points in the Virginia Language & Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) spring 2026 data. Utilizing the Virginia Language & Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) spring 2025 data, the following percentages of students were at the high risk of reading difficulty band: kindergarten 24%, 20% grade 1, and 14% grade 2.
By May 2026, the percentages meeting benchmark in number and operations in the iReady spring 2026 diagnostic will increase by a minimum of 3 percentage points. Utilizing the iReady spring 2025 diagnostic, the following percentage of students per grade level were meeting the grade level target in the strand of number and operations: grade 1 42%, grade 2 59%, grade 3 64%, grade 4 76%, and grade 5 56%.
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Goal #2
By June 2026, all new teachers at Armel Elementary School will receive full mentoring per the Frederick County Public Schools Mentor program with fidelity.
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Goal #3
By the spring 2026, ongoing professional learning and coaching cycles will be provided for each grade level and teacher in the areas defined by the FCPS and AES Comprehensive Improvement Plans.
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Goal #4
By June 2026, AES will reduce classroom disruptive behavior incidents, as defined by SBAR reporting, compared to the previous year.
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For more information about Armel Elementary School's Continuous Improvement Plan please join us at our quarterly events or reach out to the school principal.
Quarterly Events
- AES Oct. 2025 PTO Meeting/Event and Monthly School Newsletter
- AES Literacy Night Event (Nov. 13, 2025) and Monthly School Newsletter
- AES PTO Jan. 2026 Meeting/Event and Monthly School Newsletter
- AES May 2026 PTO Meeting/Event and Monthly School Newsletter