Mike Papas

This document outlines the Forrest County School District's Dropout Prevention Plan, developed to meet the overarching goals of the state's dropout prevention initiative. The plan focuses on key strategies including reducing retention rates for Kindergarten through second-grade students through targeted interventions, providing support to identified subgroups to improve subject area test performance and promote graduation success, implementing a recovery initiative for students aged 17-21 who have dropped out, and facilitating effective transitions for students returning from detention centers or other outside facilities. The plan emphasizes data analysis, collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous evaluation to ensure student success and reduce dropout rates.

This document outlines an Action Plan Template centered on the design principle of personalization. It provides a structured framework for implementing strategic initiatives, detailing sections for current status assessment, defining next status levels, and outlining specific action steps. Key components include assigning responsibilities for tasks such as creating advisory groups for 9th-12th grade students, developing topic calendars, and ensuring staff training. The template also includes provisions for deadlines, required resources, and identifying potential barriers to successful implementation.

This document outlines strategic goals and commitments for North Forrest Elementary, encompassing students, teachers, parents, and the principal. Key objectives include providing high-quality curriculum and instruction, increasing student growth in Mathematics, Reading, and Language Arts, and improving student behavior and attendance. The plan also emphasizes fostering parental and community involvement to create a supportive and effective learning environment, with specific commitments detailed for each stakeholder group.

This document outlines the Forrest County School District's Plan for Continued Success for the 2023-2024 school year, focusing on safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services. The plan addresses academic concerns, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and health necessities through measures like intensive tutoring, remediation programs, and the availability of nurses. It also details sanitation protocols including enhanced cleaning, air quality improvements, mask guidelines, personal hygiene, classroom distancing, and revised attendance and transportation policies. The overarching goal is to provide a safe and engaging learning environment with a strenuous academic program, while being adaptable to changing health guidance.

This Restructuring Plan outlines strategies to enhance student success and well-being within the Forrest County School District. Key areas of focus include reducing K-3 student retention rates, providing targeted support and remediation for all student subgroups, and implementing a dropout recovery initiative for students aged 17-21. The plan also addresses student transitions from external facilities, aims to improve attendance through various incentives and resources, and focuses on fostering academic achievement and positive behavior through interventions and structured programs. Specific goals include increasing ACT composite scores, expanding post-secondary credit and career counseling opportunities, decreasing chronic absenteeism, reducing discipline referrals, and providing workforce preparation through vocational programs.