SCITUATE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Strategic Plan
Charting a course from where we are now to where we want to be…
Table of Contents
Beliefs 3
Mission 4
Parameters 5
Objectives 6
Strategies 7
Action Plans 8
Strategic Planning Participants 9
Statement of Beliefs
Formal expression of the organization’s
Fundamental values
Deep & abiding convictions
Non-negotiable ethical principles
Moral imperatives
We Believe That:
All students have unique talents and abilities
All students can learn
Education will accommodate and challenge the diverse learning needs of students
All students are provided a standards-driven learning environment
Schools prepare students to be creative thinkers, problem solvers and effective communicators
Schools empower and encourage students to be responsible citizens, productive and collaborative workers, and life long learners in a technological, changing global society and economy
Education is the shared responsibility of home, school & community
Schools must be safe, healthy, secure, nurturing learning environments which respond to changing educational needs
All people have unique talents and abilities and therefore learn in different ways
Education enriches the quality of life
All interaction within the educational community must be conducted with dignity and mutual respect
We, as a community, are obligated to support our educational mission.
Mission
Identifies why the organization exists
THE MISSION OF THE SCITUATE SCHOOL SYSTEM IS TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE, SUCCESSFUL AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS IN A CONTINUALLY CHANGING WORLD.
Strategic Parameters
Absolute pronouncements that establish boundaries
Nothing will take precedence over the PreK-12 instructional program
We will first address reallocating existing resources and exploring outside sources before seeking additional local funding
We will not tolerate prejudice of any kind.
Objectives
The organization’s desired results
- By 2006, we will increase the percentage of students achieving proficiency at or above standard , as measured by the Rhode Island State Assessments for Math, Reading & Writing by 9% in grades 4, 8 & 11
- By 2006, we will have increased the students with disabilities sub-group achievement category by 9% as measured by the Rhode Island State Assessments.
Strategies
Broad statements that describe how the organization’s resources will be deployed to achieve the mission and objectives
We will:
Increase the number of K-12 students performing on or above standard (grade level) in Literacy in all disciplines
Increase opportunities for standards-driven professional development
Ensure that all students have access to high standards-driven curriculum that is revised and articulated K-12 annually
Expand our efforts to inform the community (parents, preschools, child outreach) of entry-level expectations for Kindergarten so that students will come to school ready to learn.
Action Plans
Explicit step-by-step processes for realizing each strategy
2003-2004 School Year
Create an administrative K-12 literacy support plan
Annually revisit and revise K-12 standards-driven curriculum
Continue the process for mentoring new teachers, Teacher Support Teams (TST) in each school, Interagency Agreements and standards driven professional development
Ensure that all schools are participating in the Self-Study process described in SALT
Continue off-grade level assessments & expand to classroom assessments K-12 in Reading
Continue and expand extended day and extended year programs
Explore strategies to support High School Reform & NEASC recommendations
Continue the process of All Day Kindergarten
Support the HS Board of Regents (graduation requirements, applied learning, personalized learning communities, career/counseling, 15 hours pd)
Create Personal Literacy Plans (PLPs) for every child K-12 who is not reading on grade level
Create a new teacher evaluation process
Continue the cycle of standards-driven report cards
Support NCLB initiatives (highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals, grade level expectations and assessments)
Explore ways to expand our partnership and communication with parents and the community.
Strategic Planning Participants
Annual Update December 2003
Ken Abrams, Middle School Teacher/STA Co-President
Joan Amylon, Clayville School Parent
Jean Angell, High School Teacher/Athletic Director
Robert Brockway, Hope School, Elementary Principal
Cindy Gould, Elementary Teacher/STA Co-President
June Guglielmi, School Committee Member
Lori Kirch, Hope School Parent
Sharon Johnson, High School Parent
Paul Lescault, Superintendent
David Light, High School Principal
John Magner, Special Education Director
Kristen Stringfellow, Assistant Superintendent, Facilitator