Middle Level Strategies 2017-2018

Strategic Objective

Evidence of Learning

Identify multiple indicators to measure what students are learning

Priority Strategies

  • Rollout of district-level middle school assessments aligned to Evidence of Learning Framework ($1,113,000)
  • External review of written, taught and learned curriculum in math and language arts in grades 6-8 ($446,089)

Trends & Measures

Readiness: In 2017-2018, student data around readiness of students for the next grade level will be determined and reported at grade 8.

Transition: Grade level transition data to be reported supports the successful transition of students at the end of grade 6.

Strategic Objective

Expanding Options and Access to Programs

Increase access to programs and resources needed for all children to be academically successful

Priority Strategies

  • Establish STEM Education extracurricular activities in every middle school ($95,000)
  • Expand achievement - focused programs that increase opportunities and outcomes for students in all middle schools (i.e., Minority Scholars Program) ($457,311)

Trends & Measures

Strategic Objective

College and Career Readiness

Graduate students who have the knowledge and skills to qualify for and succeed in entry level job or credit-bearing postsecondary coursework without the need for remediation

Priority Strategies

  • Develop and begin implementation of counseling model to effectively prepare students for college and career using Naviance
  • Create individual high school course planner for all grade 8 students ($85,000)

Trends & Measures

Strategic Objective

Physical, Social and Psychological Well-being

Acquisition of knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand personal health and wellness, manage emotions, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Priority Strategies

Trends & Measures

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