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GSBA/GLISI Jefferson County Strategic School Improvement

1/1/2023 - 6/30/2028
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Who are we?

Where are we now?

  • Performance Data
  • Financial Data
  • StakeHolder Input

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

We believe in Restorative Practice which is a framework for healthy relationships built on a culture of:

  • Compassion
  • Empathy
  • Equity
  • Trust
  • Personal Accountability

Address misbehavior and wrongdoing with our hearts, not a hammer...

Mission

We will prepare all students to be college and career ready by providing a challenging curriculum (rigor) that connects students' lives and their futures (relevance) in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment (relationships).

Vision

In collaboration with all stakeholders, Jefferson County Schools will be the economic future of Jefferson County and prepare students for success in an ever changing world.

Performance Data

Financial Data

StakeHolder Input

SWOT

  • Qualified staff
  • Strong leadership (top/down)
  • Professional learning
  • Cutting edge/proactive in instruction
  • Assessment
  • Technology and Facilities
  • Graduation rate
  • Common practice at all schools
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Knowledge of products and families ?
  • Strong BOE
  • Data-driven
  • Parents trust the school system
  • Committed teachers (K-5 Math, STEAM)
  • Small size makes it easier to communicate
  • OFTC- on campus
  • Low dropout rate
  • High expectations
  • Cohesiveness ?
  • Strong teachers
  • Oconee Fall Technical College - on campus
  • Retention of teachers
  • Recruitment of teachers
  • Decline in enrollment
  • Funding
  • Parent trust?
  • Transportation
  • Communication with stakeholders
  • Lunches
  • Cyber explosion
  • Partnering with Augusta University, OFTC, daycares, YMCA, businesses
  • RESA 
  • We must be the CHOICE
  • STEAM- exposure, partners, choice, opportunities
  • Jefferson County Middle School
  • Dual Enrollment
  • Social Media
  • Education services

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority


  • Strategic Goal Area I-Continuous Improvement In Student Achievement
  • Strategic Goal Area II-Climate Culture and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Goal Area III-High Performing Workforce
  • Strategic Goal Area IV-Strategic Planning and District Assessment
  • Strategic Goal Area V-Board Governance and Policy
  • Strategic Goal Area VI-Efficient/Effective Program Management

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets



Initiatives, Action Steps


Plan Overview
  • Compassion
  • Empathy
  • Equity
  • Trust
  • Personal Accountability

    • Address misbehavior and wrongdoing with our hearts, not a hammer...

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    • Strong leadership (top/down)
    • Professional learning
    • Cutting edge/proactive in instruction
    • Assessment
    • Technology and Facilities
    • Graduation rate
    • Common practice at all schools
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Knowledge of products and families ?
    • Strong BOE
    • Data-driven
    • Parents trust the school system
    • Committed teachers (K-5 Math, STEAM)
    • Small size makes it easier to communicate
    • OFTC- on campus
    • Low dropout rate
    • High expectations
    • Cohesiveness ?
    • Strong teachers
    • Oconee Fall Technical College - on campus
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    • Recruitment of teachers
    • Decline in enrollment
    • Funding
    • Parent trust?
    • Transportation
    • Communication with stakeholders
    • Lunches
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    • Cyber explosion
    • Partnering with Augusta University, OFTC, daycares, YMCA, businesses
    • RESA 
    • We must be the CHOICE
    • STEAM- exposure, partners, choice, opportunities
    • Jefferson County Middle School
    • Dual Enrollment
    • Social Media
    • Education services
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