GOAL 1 - ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Improve academic performance across all curriculum areas at all grade levels.

Objectives

Beginning with the cohort for 2000, at least 98% of each cohort will receive a diploma within five years - a diploma being defined as a Regents, local, or IEP diploma.

Increase the percentage of a student cohort that takes and successfully completes at least one AP and/or honors course.

There will be consistent and measurable annual improvement in math and ELA assessments so that by the end of the 2007-2008 school year at least 85% of all 4th and 8th grade students will attain a minimum score of 3 or 4 on the math and ELA assessments.

Encourage student participation in Regents courses and show continuous improvement in the percentage of students achieving mastery level in these courses.

GOAL 2 - MASTER PLAN

Complete the development of a District Master Plan that meets the housing and program needs of the district.

GOAL 3 - STAFFING

Attract and retain excellent staff.