Increase student achievement
Objective 1: Improve academic performance
Indicators:
1.1 Increase the percentage of full academic year students who score in the proficient and advanced ranges (as defined and measured by the Iowa Assessments for grades 4, 8, and 11).
1.2 Increase the percentage of students exiting district preschool with age-appropriate skills (as defined and measured by The Gold Assessment).
1.3 Meet or exceed the district target of 95% average daily attendance.
Objective 2: Increase readiness for further education and employment
Indicators:
2.1 Meet or exceed the state target of a 95% graduation rate.
2.2 Increase the percentage of 11th grade students demonstrating college and career readiness (as defined and measured by ACT and Iowa Assessment).
2.3 Increase the percentage of students enrolled in college level coursework.
Objective 3: Ensure schools are safe and organized to promote student achievement.
Indicators:
3.1 Decrease the number of in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions and expulsions.
3.2 Increase the percentage of student classroom engagement (as defined and measured by the Instructional Practices Inventory).