Kara Dee Avery

The Schoolwide Improvement Plan for Jefferson High School focuses on improving academic achievement, addressing non-academic student needs, and fostering college and career readiness. Key strategies include implementing tiered instruction and academic interventions, providing professional development for teachers, and engaging families and the community. The plan aims to support high-risk students in meeting graduation requirements and transitioning into adulthood by offering various opportunities for learning and post-secondary exploration.

The document outlines the mission, vision, and core values of Hope Squad, a program focused on preventing youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention. Key areas of focus include safety, connectedness, bullying prevention, mental wellness, reducing stigma, and substance abuse prevention. The program emphasizes the importance of community collaboration, education, taking initiative, openness, and self-care in addressing mental health and suicide prevention.

The 2023-2024 Family Engagement Plan for Cottonwood Elementary focuses on improving student proficiency in ELA and Math, as measured by the May 2024 ISIP assessments. The plan details various engagement strategies, including regular communication (newsletters, surveys, parent-teacher conferences), opportunities for parent volunteering (classroom assistance, school events), and initiatives to support learning at home (Math Night, Literacy Night, Science Night). The plan also emphasizes building partnerships with the community to provide additional resources and services to families. The goal is to achieve 75% proficiency in both ELA and Math on the May 2024 ISIP assessments.

The Jefferson Joint School District 251 Strategic Plan focuses on four key areas: teaching and learning, high-quality staff, community engagement, and facilities/technology. The plan aims to prepare students for college or careers through high-quality instruction and multiple pathways, provide staff with resources and professional development, engage the community through transparent communication, and ensure access to facilities and technology that support student learning. The plan uses a multi-step process involving data analysis, stakeholder input, and the development of specific goals and action plans with key performance indicators to measure success.