This document summarizes the goals and achievements of the Jefferson Davis County Schools district. The district's goals are to improve academic achievement, increase leadership capacity, strengthen communication, and improve the learning environment. It outlines the strategies implemented in each area, such as professional development for teachers and data coaches. The summary shows that test scores and the district quality of distribution index have increased, though challenges still remain in graduation rates and reducing minimal scores. The district has also improved its financial position and facilities.

1. 1 Jefferson Davis County Schools A District “On The Move” Celebrating Our Success!!!

2. Celebrating Our Success!! 2 JDCS Contract with Our Community: The District’s Goals Improve Academic Achievement. Increase Leadership Capacity. Strengthen Communication Among Stakeholders. Improve the Environment for Learning. Develop and Implement a Sound Operational Budget and Organizational Plan.

4. Timely & Targeted Interventions for Students

5. Individualized Academic Plan for Each Student – Success Blueprint

7. Leadership Coaches for Principals

9. Parent Advisory Meetings

10. Connect Ed Communications System

13. Community Input in Budgeting

15. Celebrating Our Success!! 9

16. Celebrating Our Success!! 10 JDCS holds steady in ADA…

17. Celebrating Our Success!! 11 No Child Left Behind – Federal Accountability Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

18. Celebrating Our Success!! 12 The performance classifications for the state’s accountability model are determined by the following: (a) Achievement - the percentage of students who are performing at criterion levels (minimum, basic, proficient, and advanced) and (b) Growth - the degree to which student performance has improved over time (based on an expected growth value for the school). (c) Achievement and growth are combined to produce the Quality of Distribution Index (QDI) for each school.

19. Celebrating Our Success!! 13 QDI scoresare usedto assign school ratings as follows: Star High Performing Successful Academic Watch Low Performing At-Risk of Failing Failing

20. Celebrating Our Success!! 14 JDCS results…

21. Celebrating Our Success!! 15 JDCS growth in QDI over time… Jeff Davis ranked in the top 10 of “school districts” with the highest QDI gains!!!

22. Jefferson DavisSATP: Percent Passing

23. Jefferson Davis SATP: Proficiency Comparison

24. Jefferson Davis Algebra I Proficiency

25. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

26. Jefferson Davis - MCT2 Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

27. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Performance Level 2009 2010

28. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

29. Jefferson DavisMCT2: Mathematics Performance Level 2009 2010

30. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Performance Level 2009 2010

31. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

32. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

33. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

34. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

35. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

36. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

37. Celebrating Our Success!! 31 JDCS manages funds and operations to create a fiscally sound school district… District Maintenance Fund Balance June 2007 (Deficit) $1,011,288.01 August 2010 (Surplus) $3,172,655.12 District Reserve $2,300,000 Total 16th Section $26,087,810.15

39. The district is among the 10 ten school districts that gained the most in QDI scores.

40. The district’s rating moved from At Risk of Failing to Academic Watch.

42. The graduation rate is still unacceptable.

43. All students must pass the high school state exams the first time.

44. The district will ensure rigor and engagement in all courses to meet the challenge of state testing, to enroll students in more rigorous coursework, and to graduate more students.