THE WORLD HAS CHANGED

Technological advances continue at a rapid pace. The marketplace of products and ideas is increasingly global. There is more competition for skilled workers in all industries. The workplace in Year 2020 will require even greater skills and competencies.

IN THIS NEW WORLD In this new world

Students need to achieve at much higher levels in the core subjects of reading, writing, math and science. Kids need to achieve at much higher levels in the core subjects of reading, writing, High school graduates need to learn a new math and science. set of skills to compete in a Year 2020 workplace such as information literacy, High school graduates need to learn a new set of skills to compete in todays economics, critical thinking and how to competitive workforce such as economics, work in a team environment. information literacy, problem solving, Students must continue their education critical thinking and reasoning, and how to after high school. Without the skills and work in a team environment. knowledge attained in college or a trade school, a high school diploma alone is no Students MUST continue their education after high school. Without the skills and longer enough. knowledge attained in college or a trade school, a high school diploma alone is no longer enough.

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IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS THE DISTRICT HAS COME A LONG WAY...
We charted a course 267.5 degrees west to significantly improve the quality of instruction and raise student achievement.

WE SAID WE WOULD. WE DID.

IN THE LAST 5 YEARS THE DISTRICT HAS:

1. Established core beliefs.
Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement. Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic achievement. There is no excuse for poor quality instruction. With our help, at-risk students will achieve at the same rate as non at-risk students. Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

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2. Improved the quality of instruction. 3. Transformed principals into instructional leaders. 4. Created a culture of instructional feedback. 5. Aligned the Districts curriculum with the State standards. 6. Expanded leadership capacity. 7. Aligned the budget to fund the priorities of the District. 8. Changed the teacher recruitment and retention paradigm to ensure we hire and retain the best and brightest teachers. 9. Implemented the most rigorous teacher pay-for-performance system in the nation.

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK OF OUR TIME

We must do more...
We need to improve the Districts graduation rate. Many of our students are not reading, writing or doing math at grade level. The proficiency level of some of our high school graduates is too low. There is a lack of accountability for some students and some parents. We need to do more to leverage community support.

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VISION
GRADUATE COLLEGE & CAREERREADY STUDENTS BY YEAR 2016

GOALS
1. 90% of our students will graduate from high school on time. 2. 70% of the students graduating will be considered college and career-ready by Year 2016. 3. 70% of our students will enter college, a trade school or the military directly from high school.

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CREATE A COLLEGE-GOING & CAREER-READY CULTURE

Ensure students are proficient in core subjects and academically prepared to enter college, the workforce, the military or a trade school. Provide assistance in paying for the first year of college. Create differentiated diplomas for high school graduates. Transform Carmel Middle School into a Year 2020 Curriculum School.

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 Transform middle schools to better prepare students for high school and college. Expand dual enrollment options where students are able to take college level courses in high school and receive college credit. Develop more rigorous graduation requirements aligned with the expectations of our nations colleges and based on student proficiency. Raise expectations for students in the areas of behavior, attendance and academic performance.

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END SOCIAL PROMOTION

End promotion of students if they are not proficient in reading. Provide low achieving or at-risk eighth grade students intensive instruction focused on core skills at the Harrison Preparatory Academy. Improve proficiency through intervention and tutoring of freshmen and sophomore students who are not proficient in the core subjects. Require proficiency exams for students at the fifth, eighth and tenth grade levels.

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PARENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Build and leverage support from the community. Increase volunteer opportunities for parents and community members. Conduct a community-wide campaign to expand academic privilege. Encourage Harrison School District stakeholders to raise money for scholarships and provide internship opportunities for students.

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RECRUIT AND RETAIN THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST TEACHERS

Develop a teacher apprentice program for student teachers. Expand the Harrison School District early recruitment program. Improve the interview process for prospective teachers who want to teach in the Harrison School District. Conduct literacy labs and intensive professional development for teachers. Hire a pool of substitute teachers who are highly skilled.

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