Objectives

Goal 1

1. Work to improve consistency and instructional quality in the classroom
2. Work with elementary schools and high school to improve alignment and transition
3. Engage in focused staff development to support reading and writing in math and accountability in skill development

1. Standard 5; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Aligned with Standards
2. Standard 4; High levels of Collaboration and Communication
3. Standard 7; Focused Staff Development

1. Improve comprehension and vocabulary instruction across our  program
2. Support direct reading instruction in the seventh and eighth grades
3. Broaden use of Literature Circle strategies among core teachers.

1. Standard 2; High Standards and Expectations for All Students
2. Standard 6; Frequent Monitoring of Learning and Teaching
3. Standard 5; Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Aligned with Standards

1. Implement and support the district adoption in the area of student writing
2. Implement school wide expectations for conventions, spelling and peer revision
3. Implement district writing assessment and use it to guide instruction

1. Standard 5; Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Aligned with Standards
2. Standard 4; High levels of Collaboration and Communication
3. Standard 6; Frequent Monitoring of Learning and Teaching

1. Examine current practices in science teaching and learning.  Establish baseline data.
2. Develop connections to reading, writing and math

1. Standard 5; Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Aligned with Standards
2. Standard 4; High levels of Collaboration and Communication

1. Effectively use resources made available due to increased ELL student load
2. Provide effective staff development to junior high staff in best practices in ELL instruction.

1. Standard 2: High standards for all students
2. Standard 4; High levels of Collaboration and Communication

Goal 2

1. Maintain consistent and meaningful behavior standards
2. Engage in proactive efforts to improve campus climate

1. Standard 8; Supportive Learning Environment
2. Standard 3; Effective School Leadership

       1.  Maintain high quality athletic, music and drama programs available to all students

3.  Review and focus the opportunities for parent and community involvement

1.  Standard 8; Supportive              Learning Environment

Goal 3

1. Goals at all levels will be articulated and will align to the school improvement plan

1. Implement a team leader organizational model to facilitate good decision making in the area of staff development
2. Use LID and waiver days for focused activities necessary for teachers to be successful.

1. Standard 4; High Levels of Collaboration and Communication
2. Standard 7; Focused Staff Development

1. Examine current grading practices to check for alignment to school improvement goals, plan for realignment as necessary.