Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools Strategic Plan

Beliefs

We believe that…

Every person is unique and has individual worth.

Family lays the foundation for integrity and life-long learning.

The community is an essential part of educational success.

A positive work ethic will overcome failure and foster life-long success.

Every individual has the ability to inspire and achieve.

Everyone deserves the highest expectations.

With change comes challenge.

For every success or failure learning is possible.

Quality results come from expectations of quality.

Mission

The mission of the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools, the heart of our community, is to inspire and nurture students to dream and develop the ability to pursue their dreams with courage and integrity through educational excellence reflective of academic achievement, cultural values, historical perspectives, and future opportunities fostered by a dedicated and committed staff.

Strategic Objectives

  1. All students will have the educational foundation to pursue their dreams.
  2. Every student will be inspired to take an active role to become a life-long learner.
  3. Every student will become a responsible, respectful and compassionate individual who perseveres in life’s challenges with courage and integrity.
  4. Every student will become a productive citizen who makes positive contributions to society.

Parameters

  1. We will treat our community as an essential partner.
  2. We will treat each other with dignity and respect.
  3. We will not turn away from the challenge of change.
  4. We will not lower our standards nor accept mediocrity.
  5. We will expect the best from everyone without compromising excellence.
  6. We will work within our allotted budget.

Strategies

  1. We will ensure our focus on student achievement is aligned and relevant.
  2. We will inspire positive change that sustains an environment of hope and excellence.
  3. We will ensure consistent discipline with enforceable strategies that focus on educational achievement.
  4. We will demand the highest standards for or community of educators.
  5. We will establish and build upon vital relationships in our community.
  6. We will form budget committee as needed to make recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board.

Strategy I: / We will ensure our focus on student achievement is aligned and relevant.
I.1 / Develop a comprehensive guidance and counseling program with focus on academic, career, and personal development.
  • Continuing Indicator:

I.2 / Provide a career technical education (CTE) option to increase school relevancy for students.
  • Dual Enrollment Program-Math, English, Law, Creative Media Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Human Growth and Behavior, Aerospace, Carpentry and Welding
  • Several Elective Options-Ongoing
  • Advisory to be added at the High School for the spring semester-Ongoing

I.3 / Align language arts program to improve student learning district-wide.
  • Curriculum Alignment- Ongoing
  • Pacing guides common assessments, and common core.

I.4 / Align mathematics program to improve student learning district-wide.
  • Curriculum Alignment Ongoing
  • Pacing Guides, Common Assessments, and Common Core

I.5 / Align social studies curriculum with critical knowledge and experiential learning to improve student learning district-wide.
  • Curriculum Alignment – Ongoing
  • Pacing Guides, Common Assessments

I.6 / Align science program to improve student learning district-wide.
  • Curriculum Alignment – Ongoing
  • Pacing Guides, Common Assessments

I.7 / Incorporate conflict management skills.
  • Life Skills Classes taught by Special Education
Olweus Bullying Program will be part of the K-8 curriculum
I.8 / Incorporate Standardized Test Taking Strategiesin order to improve test taking Skills.-Ongoing
I.9 / Use of data to progress monitor and to drive instruction
  • School Teacher and Student Data Folders
  • Instructional Tools
  • Success Maker, STAR Reading, STAR Math (Activate)
  • MAPS Benchmark Testing
  • SBA/Access
  • DRA/EDL
  • WoodCock Munoz/ Spanish Language Assessment
  • Access/ English Language Assessment
  • Attendance
  • Discipline
  • PDSA

I.10 / Change our Student Management System
  • PowerSchool
  • Easy IEP
  • Inform

Strategy II: / We will inspire positive change that sustains an environment of hope and excellence.
II.1 / Build a community of faculty and staff for better faculty staff relationships.
  • Maintain positive staff relationships. – Leadership teams, goal teams Ongoing

II.2 / Create mentorship programs for every secondary student thru our advisory classes.
Activated and has begun-Ongoing - Goal: Establish Advisory Classes at the High School for spring 2011.
II.3 / Promote community activities opportunities to reach all students.
  • This is an ongoing process:
Parent- teacher Conferences
Academic Nights
Open House
News Letters
Scholarship Nights
Fall Carnival
Dual Enrollment Nights
Watermelon Bust
Athletic Events
PTO/ SAC and Booster Clubs
Career Days
Site Council at the Schools
Leadership Teams
Activity and Academic Clubs
Band Outreach
FFA Outreach
JROTC Outreach
SHAC
District and site web page
Email access to all staff for parents
Auto dialer- for announcements and daily attendance messages to parents
Support with Community extracurricular activities
II.4 / The Elementary is currently at Provision 2 and must meet FDA Guidelines.
Ensure that every child has an opportunity to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch.
II.5 / Address elementary to middle to high school alignment for academic and behavior expectations.
. Teachers from the lower grade should take time to meet with a teacher from the higher grade. (transition grade between grade levels/schools)-Ongoing
Jumpstart Days for Sixth and Ninth Graders
II.6 / Reward positive behavior and academic achievement at all levels.
Punch Card System (PBS)
Incentive Field Trips at the end of the nine weeks
Honor Roll
Attendance Assemblies
Student of the Month Rewards
Lunch with the Principals
Principal of the Day
Positive Referrals
Jostens Renaissance
Academic Letters
First In Math Certificates
AR Recognition
Data Competition
Strategy III: / We will ensure consistent discipline with enforceable strategies that focus on educational achievement.
III.1 / Develop sustained, meaningful discipline/respect systems for all students.
With transition strategies in place. Consistent discipline and parent contact attempts.
  • PBS
  • Referrals, ISS,and Suspension Data
  • Olweus anti-bullying program
  • ELL Instruction
  • Behavior Improvement Plans
  • Attendance Contracts

III.2 / Encourage parental interaction and support for all students and provide numerous opportunities for involvement and communication. Parent contact attempts for concerns and successes.
  • Portfolio
  • Funds of knowledge
  • Data Files/ Folders
  • JMAC Access
  • Various Types of Parent Nights
  • Newsletters
  • Site Council/ SAC
  • IEPs
  • SATS
  • Student Lead Conferences
  • P/T Conferences

III.3 / Utilize community resources to reinforce student behavior.
  • Student Internships
  • Security Resource Officer
  • Guest Speakers
  • Inschool/ Instructional Veterans Day
  • Community Contributions and Donations
  • Post Secondary Scholarships
  • Work Study Programs

III.4 / Improve student attendance through enhanced board policy.
New High School Board Policy for Attendance (Three percent improvement for the fall semester).
  • Automatic Dialer and Personal Parent Contact Attempts

III.5 / Recognize good behavior.
  • Positive Behavior (PBS)
  • Academic Letters
  • Awards Assemblies
  • Positive Referrals
  • Renaissance Programs
  • Ongoing Public Relations

III.7 / Focus on student-centered education with consistent implementation and expectations.
  • Transition strategies in place
  • Vertical alignment
  • Flex time for parents (PT Conferences)
  • Jump Start Days
  • IEPs
  • Advisory Class
  • Data Files/Folders
  • Curriculum Alignment
  • Portfolios
  • Funds of Knowledge
  • SATS
  • Parent Nights
  • Student Lead Conferences
  • Earned Parking Privileges

Strategy IV: / We will demand the highest standards for our community of educators.
IV.1 / Implement an adult-student mentorship program.
The High School does have an Advisory class in which students will be assigned an advisor based on career pathways.This will be a four year commitment.
All Sitesuse data folders.
IV.2 / Align District Staff Development Plan with district direction and initiatives.
We are doing this through our EPPS leadership teams, continuous improvement balanced literacy K-8, Singapore K-6. Curriculum Alignment K-12, Olweus Bullying, Q Review. K-8 is using STAR. MAP, Success Maker, Data Folders, CI (Baldrige).
IV.3 / Solicit stakeholder collaboration, communication, and supportive interaction in school and district decision-making.
The Phone Systems are in place. The newspaper, the news letters, leadership team notes to all staff, Minutes of meetings to staff. Monthly article in newspaper. Website for TorC School District. Each School has their own website along with each teacher has their web website. JMAC Grades are available district wide. PTO, SAC, PAC, Site Council, and Board Meetings
IV.4 / Establish a school environment that is supportive, positive, and interactive for all students.
  • Anti-Bullying Program
  • PBS
  • Data Folders
  • Classroom PDSA
  • Jostens Renaissance
  • Student Led Conferences
  • Student of the Month
  • Honor Roll Assemblies
  • Science Olympiad
  • After School Programs
  • Career Day
  • College Day
  • Embracing Cultures
  • Q Review
  • Student Council
  • Payload Team
  • Sports and Activities
  • Academic and Athletic Letters
  • JETS
  • Envirothon
  • Dia Del Rio
  • Ready for K
  • National Honor Society
  • Math League
  • First in Math
  • Airforce Research Laboratory
  • Dual Enrollment
  • Advanced Placement Courses

Strategy V: / We will establish and build upon vital relationships in our community.
V.1 / Improve communication with staff.
Monday Morning notes, newsletters, minutes of every meeting, along with agendas.
  • Incorporate Input on Committee Membership from Faculty

V.2 / Incorporate community involvement in schools.
  • Veteran’s Days
  • Career Day
  • Community Educator Day
  • College Day
  • Scholarship Programs
  • Booster Club BBQs
  • FFA
  • JROTC/ROTC
  • Band
  • T-MAD
  • SHAC
  • Red Ribbon Week
  • Renaissance
  • Payload Program
  • DACC Visit for Sophomore and Juniors
  • Career Day-Job Fair
  • College Visit at NMSU for Seniors
  • ACT Subsidized for all Seniors
  • Student Intern
  • Site Council

V.3 / Improve stakeholder involvement by better communications with parents/families.
Phone Notification System for positive referrals from Teachers.
JMAC Access to grades and assignments support for all teachers to have websites,
Academic and career nights
Organizations- i.e. band, choir, ROTC participation w/ the community, HSHS site council
Wireless T or C-Request for grants for all students to have access for wireless for no more digital divide.
V.4 / Improve methods of communication (i.e., press releases, notices, various media) with special attention to student participation through Spanish translators.
Newsletters
V.5 / Improve relationships and communication with community businesses and organizations.
  • Work Study
  • Internship
  • Scholarship Programs
  • Spaceport Initiatives
  • SCEDO

V.6 / Provide greater understanding of CTE, ACT, Colleges and scholarship through partnerships with the community. Post Secondary Options.
Dual Enrollment Programs
  • Use District website for Information
  • Place Ads in Papers

V.7 / Improve attendance at student functions through community involvement goal teams, and advertise events in papers and on radios.
V.8 / Bring community speakers into classrooms. Make High School more welcoming to Alumni.
Veteran’s Day
Career Day
Former Students discuss College and other post secondary options and realities
Encourage classroom participation of community membersimbedded in curriculum
Have speakers imbedded in curriculum.