MHS Strategic Plan: 1/4/08
A Work in Progress
Academic Integrity- Completed
Reported incidents of Academic Dishonesty Viewed other schools‟ policies Investigated the use of electronic plagiarism services Created survey
Academic Integrity- In Progress
More emphasis will be placed on behavior modification after identifying causes of academic dishonesty.
Academic Integrity- Future
Determine feasibility of Academic Integrity Board Provide faculty with classroom management strategies that will reduce cheating Provide character education and time management strategies to students Facilitate a balanced daily schedule for students
Co-Curricular- Completed
Created Student Activities Pamphlet Identified resources to purchase display boards Completed survey
Co-Curricular- In Progress
Working on web pages for all activities Establishing attendance criteria for each activity
Co-curricular- Future
Modify existing co-curricular offerings to foster student involvement Create co-curricular bulletins to increase communication and student awareness
Community Service- Completed
Drafted a survey for students Researched service components in similar districts
Community Service- In Progress
Communicate service opportunities via
Improved coordination between Guidance Dept., Community Service Committee and students The High School Website
Community Service- Future
Integrate service program at all grade levels Organize community service fair
Conduct- Completed
Rule changes and reductions Detention procedures “Respect for Respect”- school culture Improving Peer Leadership Program
Conduct- In Progress
Creation of Vignettes
Professional Development- Student management strategies for faculty Demonstration of positive student-faculty interaction
Conduct- Future
Introduce mentoring program for at-risk students Adopt an anti-bullying program suitable for MHS students Identify future building needs regarding security
Fitness/Nutrition- Completed
Created and distributed wellness survey Compiled and analyzed data Created ongoing wellness campaign Met with Chartwells- denied salad station, offered more healthy choices Enhanced Fitness and Nutrition curriculum in Health & PE classes District Web Page
Fitness/Nutrition- In Progress
Organize Wellness Week Create Fitness Club
Fitness/Nutrition- Future
Extending fitness facility hours Expanding Fitness Club opportunities Enhancing fitness opportunities within the PE curriculum
GPA/Course Failure- Completed
Established communication link between coaches/advisors and teachers Identified resources for student recognition program Cougar Recognition nominations by department Discussed vertical articulation issues Analyzed parent/student use of Genesis
GPA/Course Failure- In Progress
Investigate the plausibility of a Genesis program that would alert support services regarding students who are struggling academically Distribute magnets that provide parents with Genesis instructions Gather faculty input regarding Professional Development topics
GPA/Course Failure- Future
Offering new electives based on student interest Investigate the value of mentoring programs Imbed study skills within course curricula Expand NHS tutoring program
HSPA- Completed
Reviewed 06-07 HSPA data Identified the need for departmental and inter-departmental meeting time to introduce topics related to Assessment For Learning Discussed the “Best Practices” associated with Assessment For Learning
HSPA- In Progress
Name change to more effectively represent the group‟s focus on teaching and learning Continue the delivery of instructional “Best Practices” to the faculty Plan professional development day for MHS faculty- Winter „08
HSPA- Future
Facilitate Assessment For Learning initiatives to the faculty Continue sharing “Best Practices” with the faculty
Stress- Completed
Established Homework Subcommittee Initiated school beautification projects Instituted Advisory period Introduced fitness activities- Walk-AMile (WAM) for students/staff during lunch periods, Susanne Asral‟s after school aerobics program
Stress- In Progress
Distributing care packages for students during midterms/finals- Student Council Troubleshooting the problem of stress during the College Exploration Process.
o Recommendation Letters o Increased knowledge of the process
Analyzing homework and assessment policies and practices
Stress- Future
Provide professional development in technology (teachers) Develop/expand advisory period Continue the school beautification initiative Analyze the recommendations from the Homework Sub-Committee (R. Walsh) Investigate Small Learning Communities