1. Mission
The mission of Seneca High School is to prepare scholars for college and career goals as
measured by state academic standards. We are committed to providing an environment and a
system of support to ensure all scholars are successful. Copyright MLD&SHS 2012
Vision
Seneca High School is a positive, caring community where champions and
scholars are committed to becoming an exemplary model for success in a global
society. Copyright MLD&SHS 2012
Principal Michelle Dillard
Seneca High School
“More Focus on Our Focus!”
INSTRUCTION THAT INSPIRES
Results Matter: An Overview
Proven Track Record of Measurable, Effective Leadership:
v Dillard has served as a leader in JCPS since 2007, first at Jeffersontown High School and
now at Seneca High School. Student achievement increased at both schools under
Dillard’s instructional leadership roles.
v Seneca High School enrollment has increased each year of Dillard’s tenure as principal
despite the school being labeled a Priority School by the Kentucky Department of
Education (KDE) prior to her arrival.
v Dillard received the highest score among Priority School leaders during the 2013
leadership assessment by KDE. The state team’s report described her as a “visionary
leader.”
v In 2013, Seneca High School received the highest leadership assessment report from
KDE among all JCPS priority schools.
v Seneca was the only school recognized by KDE for a “Powerful Practice.” This
commendation was based on Seneca’s Professional Learning Community (PLC)
practices. Additionally, educational consulting expert, Rick DuFour, is in the process of
recognizing Seneca’s PLC practices as a model for the rest of the country.
v Under Dillard’s leadership, Seneca High School has risen from the 9th
percentile to the
42nd percentile in just three years. While in priority status, Seneca has either tied or
surpassed three other non-priority JCPS high schools.
v Seneca High School’s average freshman graduation rate has increased from 59.7% to
82.5% over the last three years.

2. Mission
The mission of Seneca High School is to prepare scholars for college and career goals as
measured by state academic standards. We are committed to providing an environment and a
system of support to ensure all scholars are successful. Copyright MLD&SHS 2012
Vision
Seneca High School is a positive, caring community where champions and
scholars are committed to becoming an exemplary model for success in a global
society. Copyright MLD&SHS 2012
Experience with Different Levels and Content Areas (K-12 alignment):
v Leadership resume includes ten years as a building principal and a total of thirteen years
as a school administrator
v Administrative experiences include both the regular education curriculum and technical
education
v Teaching experiences span both the high school and elementary school levels
v Teacher certifications held in special education (K-12) and in regular elementary (K-5)
education
v PLC support and leadership of all End of Course accountability areas (Biology, U.S.
History, English 2, and Algebra 2)
Celebrations and Sharing of Seneca High School’s Best Practices:
v Solution Tree selected as a case study for RTI, PLC, use of SIG funds and assessments in
their “Big Book” of Effective Evidence to be displayed all over the nation.
v Seneca High School will be referenced in Dr. Anthony Muhammad’s next book
v Highlighted in 2012 “Business First” article: “What's brewing in JCPS? Progress being
made in JCPS schools”
v Presenter at High Schools That Work (HSTW) 2012 summer conference: “Changing
School Culture: End the Confusion”
v Presenter at July session of Kentucky Legislators 2013: “Seneca's Mission and Vision”
v Presenter at February 2013 Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals
(KASSP) conference: “Transforming School Culture”
v Keynote Presenter at Jefferson County Assistant Principals Association (JCAPA) 2013
summer conference: “Inspiring Leaders”
v Presenter at JCPS Middle School Assistant Principals 2013 Summer Conference:
“Developing PLCs and Staff Buy-in”
v Guest Speaker at University of Louisville graduate class in December, 2013 on parental
involvement

3. Mission
The mission of Seneca High School is to prepare scholars for college and career goals as
measured by state academic standards. We are committed to providing an environment and a
system of support to ensure all scholars are successful. Copyright MLD&SHS 2012
Vision
Seneca High School is a positive, caring community where champions and
scholars are committed to becoming an exemplary model for success in a global
society. Copyright MLD&SHS 2012
v Guest Speaker at Indiana University Southeast graduate class in October, 2013 on high
expectations and transforming school culture