Result Statement:

Students will demonstrate practical application of knowledge and skills.

Change in Student Learning Behavior

Changing Instruction

Monitoring Progress with

Timelines and Adjustments

Collaboration and Support

Resources, School and District

Evaluation of Success/Reporting to Families and Community

Students in the Class of 2008 will complete two of the following performance based graduation requirements:

• Portfolio including CIM tasks
• End-of-year assessments
• Capstone project and/or CIM

Students will complete performance-based assessments in all courses.

Students will actively participate in classroom activities and instruction.

Students will use technology in course and project work.

Provide opportunities for applied learning.

Guide students by providing models that meet standard.

Develop appropriate cross subject rubrics.

Implement the core curriculum based on the RI Common Core of Learning and NEASC guidelines.

Implement academy structure for grades 11 and 12.

Provide opportunities for students to complete Capstone projects.

Serve as advisors for students involved in the Capstone course.

Continuation of planning and implementation of academies.

Ongoing evaluation of portfolio evidence.

Opportunities for parents to access information regarding child’s progress using the school website, progress reports, and quarterly report cards.

Ongoing evaluation of CIM/Capstone effort.

Restructure to provide personalized learning through continued development of the academy model.

Provide teachers with the opportunity to participate in digital portfolio training.

Discuss progress at faculty meetings and other voluntary meetings.

Evaluate progress at monthly SIT meetings.

Create pathways and appropriate academy courses based on interest and need.

Provide information at Report Night.

Provide opportunities for parents and community members to serve on judging panels for Capstone presentations.

Develop a schedule that provides maximum number of opportunities for student learning.

School leadership will provide ongoing forums for teacher discussion.

Opportunities for new course offerings that require rigor based on curriculum design approved by the district.

Create opportunities for common planning time.

Align content and performance standards with those in academies, related industries, and higher education.

Increase the graduation rate and lower the drop-out rate.

Inform school community through report cards.

Increase daily student attendance rate.

Successful completion of courses as illustrated by end of course assessments.