Vision

Measures and Goals

Action Plans

Student Achievement and Success

To create a culture of rigor and excellence where collaboration leads to the success of all students

•   Enroll 100% of graduates in post-secondary education, vocational training, or military

•     Explore, identify, and implement programs of study that promote college and career readiness

•     Assure that the curriculum and instruction centers around the development of  21^st century skills

•   Increase by 10% annually the percentage of students who meet or exceed state standards on PSAE

•   Increase by 10% annually the percentage of students who meet or exceed  the EPAS benchmark

•     Provide a guaranteed, aligned curriculum of college and career readiness standards built around the Common Core standards

•     Utilize common assessment data to monitor student learning and adjust instructional practices

•     Implement a school-wide reading program of course offerings, literacy coaching, and professional development

•     Integrate technology into instruction and student learning

•     Conduct a comprehensive study of student learning time

•   Increase by 5% annually AP enrollment of Latino and African-American students

•     Develop and implement a recruitment plan that includes working with feeder districts to identify and place Latino and African-American students in Honors and AP classes

Facilitation of Learning

To provide support for all learners in a high quality educational environment

•   Implement necessary interventions for 100% of identified students needing academic, social and/or emotional support

•     Implement ‘Response to Intervention’ and ‘Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports’ programs

•     Assess student social/emotional needs and develop corresponding support programs

•     Work with feeder districts in identifying incoming student needs

•   Ensure that research-based instructional strategies for 21^st century learning are used in 100% of classes

•     Drive the use of research-based instructional strategies through:

-          A comprehensive staff development plan

-          ‘Data walks’ to monitor instructional strategy use 

-          Professional Learning Community of teachers focused on SMART goals

-          Recruitment and development of new staff

•   Increase parent support and engagement in their children’s academic progress

•     Assure staff contact 100% of parents

•     Expand opportunities for parent involvement in students’ academic progress

•     Document parent involvement in academic functions

•   Achieve and maintain an annual student attendance rate of 95%

•     Utilize the ‘Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports’ program to monitor and improve daily student attendance, truancy, and drop-out rates

Finance and Facilities

To obtain funds and maximize utilization of the district’s resources

for the enhancement of the learning environment

•   Increase by 5% annually the operating fund balance and revenue from alternative funding sources

•   Achieve “Recognition” status on the ISFP

•   Improve District bond rating

•     Maintain a balanced budget annually by reviewing procedures and monitoring revenues and expenditures.

•     Explore and apply for revenues from alternative funding sources

•     Continue to evaluate financial health using the Illinois School Financial Profile and the bond ratings of the Standards & Poor’s investment agency

•   Increase by 3% annually the number of core classes with 24 or fewer enrolled students

•     Implement an annual staffing plan that reduces core class size and meets the educational needs of all students

•   Monitor implementation of the long-range facilities improvement plan

•     Prioritize the needs for facilities improvements and expansion

•     Convene a broad-based committee to study and improve the aesthetics of the building and grounds

School and Community Culture

To maintain a climate and culture of excellence

•   Increase by 10% annually  the number of community volunteers

•     Convene a committee to develop and implement a volunteer program

•   Increase  by 10% annually participation in activities that celebrate diversity

•     Explore and increase the number of celebrations of diversity

•   Achieve a 75% participation rate in extracurricular and athletic activities

•     Work with feeder districts to recruit students for participation in extracurricular and athletic activities

•     Identify and eliminate economic barriers to student participation

•   Increase support and engagement of staff, students, parents, and community members

•     Increase the number of high school students working with elementary or middle school students in various academic and social programs

•     Expand the website to showcase student & staff accomplishments

•     Improve access for and communication with our diverse community

•     Develop and utilize tools to gather and respond to feedback from staff, students, parents, and community members