This document outlines a vision for an excellent school with high expectations, rigorous and relevant curriculum, and stakeholder involvement. It proposes priorities like research-based practices, technology, data-driven assessment, and literacy strategies. Diverse programs are suggested to engage students alongside competitive salaries and appropriate funding. Cultural diversity, democratic values, and professional growth for faculty are also emphasized.

1. Vision for an Excellent SchoolCurriculum and Instruction - Dr. Pam FramptonBrittany Gableman - Megan Fowler-WaughBob Glover - Allison Grinnell

2. Summary of School Improvement Plan #1Researched based practices are will be used to insure organizational growth

3. Technology and data-driven assessment will be used to improve teaching and learning

4. High expectations for students will be communicated to both students and parents

5. High priority areas for learning include language arts mathematics, careers, and citizenshipSummary of School Improvement Plan #2This plan maintains two separate goals.All students will improve reading comprehension across the curriculum

6. All students will improve vocabulary across the curriculumSummary of School Improvement Plan #3To raise our graduation rate by 5% from 87.%% to 92.5%

7. To increase the English 10 pass rate by 5% from 78.5% to 83.5%.

8. To increase the Algebra I pass rate by 5% from 69.0% to 74.0%

9. For all content areas to use literacy strategies.Summary of School Improvement Plan #4This plan maintains two separate goals.All students will improve their reading comprehension skills across the curriculum.

10. All students will improve writing application skills across the curriculum.Welcome to Washington High SchoolOur Vision for an Excellent SchoolThis school model was developed utilizing:Information from four School Improvement Plans;Researching the words of Meier, Sizer, Marzono, and others;Personal experience and dreams.

11. The Perfect School Public

12. Secondary

13. 1:20 Student teacher ratio

14. Support Staff that includes:

15. 1 IT staff member for every 250 students

16. 1 Media Specialist for every 500 students

17. 1 Paraprofessional for every student with severe disabilities

18. 1 Paraprofessional for every 10 students with special needsWashington High SchoolMission StatementThe mission of our school will be to equip all students with the necessary academic, social, and technological skills necessary to become responsible members in society.

19. Ideal FacilitiesInteractive Whiteboards in every classroom

20. iPad for each student

21. Web camera and virtual capabilities in at least 1 classroom within each department

22. WiFi capabilities throughout the school

23. Attached lab to each Science classroom

24. A school cafeteria modeled after:

25. Palm Beach County School Cafeteria

27. Stakeholders will work together to promote an excellent learning environment for all students.

28. Stakeholder Commitments

29. Core Values

30. High ExpectationsWe believe the school should provide support for each individual learner, setting goals and holding high expectations.Collaboration Among All ParticipantsWe believe parents and community members should actively participate in the education of students.

31. We believe teachers, administrators, and the school board should gather data from stakeholders to ensure the needs of the students, families, and community are being met.Rigorous and Relevant CurriculumWe believe curriculum should be rigorous, challenging each student at his or her ability.