Strategic Plan Milestones/Board Goals for 2011-2012

Printable pdf file of goals

GOAL 1: Asheboro City Schools will produce globally competitive students.

1. Every student graduates college and career ready.

·         Graduation rate for 5-year cohort at 82% or better.

·         75% or more of students demonstrate proficiency on Algebra I and Biology EOC exams.

2. Every student uses technology to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills.

·         Implement “Technology in Learning Fair” to showcase student and faculty projects.

3. Expand opportunities for and increase student access to small learning communities.

·         Prepare for implementation of Health Sciences Small Learning Community in partnership with Randolph Community College.

4. Increase the number of students reading on grade level by Grade 3 to 64%.

5. All students in grades 3-8 demonstrate yearly academic growth in reading and mathematics.

·         Use DPI individual growth model to determine percent of students demonstrating academic growth in reading and mathematics in grades 3-8.

·         Implement CASE21 benchmark assessments.

6. Implement innovative after school enrichment and intervention programs.

·         Continue before and after school enrichment programs.

7. Establish a rigorous and relevant CTE program.

·         Implement CTE strategic plan.

GOAL 2: Asheboro City Schools will be led by 21^st century professionals.

1. Every teacher and administrator will have the skills to deliver 21^st century content in a 21^st century context with 21^st century tools and technology that guarantee student learning.

·         Professional development focus areas: Literacy across the curriculum; Common Core state standards

2. Every teacher and administrator will use a 21^st century assessment system to guide instruction and measure 21^st century knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions.

·         Continue to use and refine formative assessments (NC FALCON), including performance assessments.

·         Encourage student-led conferences.

·         Implement and refine RTI (Response to Instruction) in grades 6-12.

·         Continue to develop and expand standards-based grading practices.

3. Build leadership skills and capacity among all teachers and administrators, improve professional practice, and develop a culture of shared accountability and responsibility for the success of the district.

·         Continue Teacher Leadership Academy for cohort #2.

·         Implement new teacher evaluation system with appropriate refinements and state requirements.

·         Teachers will participate, plan, and lead professional learning communities (collaborative conversations).

GOAL 3: Asheboro City Schools will provide a safe and nurturing learning environment.

1. Every learning environment will be safe, inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible for student success.

·         All schools will complete Level 2 Positive Behavior Support Training and score > 80 on the school inventory.

2. Every school provides an environment in which each child has positive, nurturing relationships with caring adults.

·         Pursue GEAR UP grant.

·         Every student has a caring adult among the staff and every student’s passion is known by the caring adult.

3. Every school promotes a healthy, active lifestyle where students are encouraged to make responsible choices.

·         Each school certified by Healthier U.S. School Challenge at Bronze, Silver, or Gold level.

4. Every school focuses on developing strong student character, personal responsibility, and community/world involvement.

·         Each school conducts at least one service and/or academic project with community or global connections.

GOAL 4: Asheboro City Schools will collaborate with parents, community, and higher education partners to promote student success.

1. Provide web based parent portal to access grades, attendance, and other student data.

·         Implement parent portal.

2. Increase communication and outreach to parents.

·         Expand use of social media to school sites.

·         Increase number of home visits.

3. Collaborate with community colleges and public and private universities and colleges to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students and staff.

·         Continue partnership with High Point University for Masters in School Administration cohort.

·         Continue partnerships with UNCG, including new Core Math project with McCrary School.

·         Continue and expand RCC partnerships for Huskins, College Transfer, and Learn and Earn courses for AHS students.

·         Collaborate with new STEM partners to enhance teacher and administrator capacity to prepare students for STEM careers (e.g., Golden Leaf Foundation project “STEM Stars” and new TAP grant with Jeane Joyner).

4. Expand parent education opportunities through Family Alliance Network (FAN).

·         Encourage expansion of wireless access in Asheboro.

·         Hold at least 3 community FAN workshops.

GOAL 5: Asheboro City Schools facilities will be a point of pride.

1. Implement long range facilities plan.

·         Continue to implement long range facility plans as funds permit.