Rationale:
Meeting Attendance: Lumir Jedlicka, Rich Brabec, Dr. Hoesing, Greg Pavlick, Stephen Grammer, Darli Jo Vrba
Academic Program Committee: Rich Brabec, Virginia Semerad, Lumir Jedlicka
Goal: All students meet or exceed state standards in core academic areas.
Goal: K-12 curriculum that supports critical thinking, creativity, 21st Century technology & vocational skills, and visual & performing arts.
Target Area:
- Provide a well-articulated and aligned K-12 core curriculum.
Strategy: Develop a textbook cycle and system to coordinate textbook updates. (May 2014)
Strategy: Develop and implement a system to coordinate curriculum alignment. (Sept. 2014)
- Provide quality instruction at all levels/programs.
Strategy: Develop a professional development system/program to promote teacher effectiveness, classroom management, and improved student learning. (Assign to Climate Program)
- Balance the K-8 schedule to include increased opportunity for physical education, music, guidance, spelling, science, social studies, recess, etc…
Strategy: Develop a plan to provide K-8 physical education that promotes skill development, fine and gross motor coordination, and social development. (Assign to Activities Program)
Strategy: Develop a schedule to provide a balance in core and elective programs at the elementary level. (May 2014)
Strategy: Develop a plan to provide after-school/summer-school for K-8 students. (Sept. 2014)
- Promote critical thinking, creativity, and 21st Century skills (honors, college credit classes, high ability, etc…)
Strategy: Develop a plan to provide increased opportunities for advanced and/or high ability learners at all grade levels. (SCHS: April) (SMS: May ) (SES: Sept.)
- Provide a comprehensive career and technical education program in grades 7-12
Strategy: Develop a comprehensive 7-12 education plan that increases career awareness, skills, and proficiency in the areas of career and technical education. (SCHS: April) (SMS: June)