List of Belief and Value statements. The school leadership team believes that the Intercoastal High School community involves not only students, but all stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administration, board members, and parents. We believe that learning best occurs in a setting that fosters both physical and emotional well-being. Intercoastal High School will provide an environment that is physically safe. We believe as safe school includes buildings and grounds that are clean and hazard-free, a campus that is secure and well monitored, and no physical violence or physical bullying. We believe a safe school is psychologically safe, without discrimination, emotional bullying, or unhealthy social pressures which have a negative psychological impact on students and can inhibit their ability to flourish and learn. Intercoastal High School education will intellectually challenge all students and promotes personal excellence through active, collaborative and creative thinking; individual growth; and development of the skills and integrity necessary to become productive members of society. We believe that personal responsibility is not simple fulfillment of duties, but acceptance of the consequences of choices and actions. Intercoastal High School academic integrity, commitment, and attendance policies reflect this value. We value ethical decision-making including making decisions without infringing upon the rights of others. This value is essential in the formation of a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment where all can be inspired to reach their highest potential.
A list of trends in the data that identify the specific needs to be addressed.
Intercoastal High School has weathered numerous changes in recent years. Adjustments to administration and teaching staff, as well as a decline in adult expectations of student achievement, have been experienced. Consequently the morale of the Intercoastal High School community has deteriorated, which is supported by the recent staff and parent survey data. IHS leadership team has observed an increase in behavioral referrals and suspensions from drugs and gang violence activity. Behavior Referrals have increased by more than 20% (5857 to 6149). Suspension for drugs increased almost 200 in just one year. The jump wenf from 289 to 476 (2010-2011) and then 507 in 2012. Suspensions due to fighting more than doubled in 3 years (210 to 428). The graduation rate dropped 11% in the first year (87% to 76%) and then another 5% from 2011-2012 to 71%. This data projects the evidence of low school morale among students and as a result decreased student attendance.The data on Student Attendance has averaged a 3.5% drop over three years (87%-80%) Student behavior and safety is a crucial need to be addressed to be addressed by the leadership team. A safe school environment is physically safe, which includes buildings and grounds that are clean and hazard-free, a campus that is secure and well monitored, and no physical violence or physical bullying; and psychologically safe, without discrimination, emotional bullying or unhealthy social pressures which have a negative psychological impact on students and can inhibit their ability to flourish and learn. IHS leadership team has detected a need to focus on reading. Only 42% of our students are at a level of proficient or higher in reading. A trend of decline of 6-14% has been recognized on both standardized reading assessments. IHS leadership team has noticed a significant drop in the percent of proficient students in writing now at an all-time low of 66%. The leadership team decided to focus on writing and communication skills as a school wide improvement goal. Communication is the cornerstone for all other subjects; however, it is suffering the most. To communicate effectively in our global society one needs to include writing, speech, listening, visual art, media productions, and performance. IHS’s mission statement needs to evolve to be congruent with our savvy school leader’s vision and the goals our leadership team developed. Through the development of our new school mission statement, we will provide IHS with a common purpose and vision to unite the faculty, staff, students, and the entire community.
The list of three goals statements on which to base the school improvement action plans.
The goal statements we believe effectively address our three highest need areas are based on data accumulated over the past three years. Our data was acquired from three different sources. The first source, supplying the support data for our goals, was a climate survey taken by the teachers. The second set of data, which is the foundation for our three goal statements, was the state assessment data. The third set of data, also supporting our goal statements, was a school survey of administration. Below are the three goals developed from these sources of information: ñIHS will improve student behavior. ñIHS will improve student writing. ñIHS will improve student reading.
Presenting a list of potential solutions.
The list of three goals statements on which to base the school improvement action plans. The goal statements we believe effectively address our three highest need areas are based on data accumulated over the past three years. Our data was acquired from three different sources. The first source, supplying the support data for our goals, was a climate survey taken by the teachers. The second set of data, which is the foundation for our three goal statements, was the state assessment data. The third set of data, also supporting our goal statements, was a school survey of administration. Below are the three goals developed from these sources of information:
IHS will improve student behavior.
Student behavior will be improved through three identified solutions: 1. Students will share values. 2. Students will demonstrate personal responsibility. 3. Students will exercise ethical decision-making.
IHS will improve student writing.
Student writing will be improved through three identified solutions: 1. Students will communicate ideas effectively in writing. 2. Students will increase usage of vocabulary in writing. 3. Students will learn how to publish written works.
IHS will improve student reading.
Students reading will be improved through three identified solutions: 1. Students will increase reading comprehension skills. 2. Students will recognize purpose of text. 3. Students will be able to relate ideas from text to prior knowledge and experiences.
The school leadership team believes that the Intercoastal High School community involves not only students, but all stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administration, board members, and parents. We believe that learning best occurs in a setting that fosters both physical and emotional well-being. Intercoastal High School will provide an environment that is physically safe. We believe as safe school includes buildings and grounds that are clean and hazard-free, a campus that is secure and well monitored, and no physical violence or physical bullying. We believe a safe school is psychologically safe, without discrimination, emotional bullying, or unhealthy social pressures which have a negative psychological impact on students and can inhibit their ability to flourish and learn. Intercoastal High School education will intellectually challenge all students and promotes personal excellence through active, collaborative and creative thinking; individual growth; and development of the skills and integrity necessary to become productive members of society. We believe that personal responsibility is not simple fulfillment of duties, but acceptance of the consequences of choices and actions. Intercoastal High School academic integrity, commitment, and attendance policies reflect this value. We value ethical decision-making including making decisions without infringing upon the rights of others. This value is essential in the formation of a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment where all can be inspired to reach their highest potential.
A list of trends in the data that identify the specific needs to be addressed.
Intercoastal High School has weathered numerous changes in recent years. Adjustments to administration and teaching staff, as well as a decline in adult expectations of student achievement, have been experienced. Consequently the morale of the Intercoastal High School community has deteriorated, which is supported by the recent staff and parent survey data. IHS leadership team has observed an increase in behavioral referrals and suspensions from drugs and gang violence activity. Behavior Referrals have increased by more than 20% (5857 to 6149). Suspension for drugs increased almost 200 in just one year. The jump wenf from 289 to 476 (2010-2011) and then 507 in 2012. Suspensions due to fighting more than doubled in 3 years (210 to 428). The graduation rate dropped 11% in the first year (87% to 76%) and then another 5% from 2011-2012 to 71%. This data projects the evidence of low school morale among students and as a result decreased student attendance.The data on Student Attendance has averaged a 3.5% drop over three years (87%-80%) Student behavior and safety is a crucial need to be addressed to be addressed by the leadership team. A safe school environment is physically safe, which includes buildings and grounds that are clean and hazard-free, a campus that is secure and well monitored, and no physical violence or physical bullying; and psychologically safe, without discrimination, emotional bullying or unhealthy social pressures which have a negative psychological impact on students and can inhibit their ability to flourish and learn. IHS leadership team has detected a need to focus on reading. Only 42% of our students are at a level of proficient or higher in reading. A trend of decline of 6-14% has been recognized on both standardized reading assessments. IHS leadership team has noticed a significant drop in the percent of proficient students in writing now at an all-time low of 66%. The leadership team decided to focus on writing and communication skills as a school wide improvement goal. Communication is the cornerstone for all other subjects; however, it is suffering the most. To communicate effectively in our global society one needs to include writing, speech, listening, visual art, media productions, and performance. IHS’s mission statement needs to evolve to be congruent with our savvy school leader’s vision and the goals our leadership team developed. Through the development of our new school mission statement, we will provide IHS with a common purpose and vision to unite the faculty, staff, students, and the entire community.The list of three goals statements on which to base the school improvement action plans.
The goal statements we believe effectively address our three highest need areas are based on data accumulated over the past three years. Our data was acquired from three different sources. The first source, supplying the support data for our goals, was a climate survey taken by the teachers. The second set of data, which is the foundation for our three goal statements, was the state assessment data. The third set of data, also supporting our goal statements, was a school survey of administration. Below are the three goals developed from these sources of information:ñIHS will improve student behavior.
ñIHS will improve student writing.
ñIHS will improve student reading.
Presenting a list of potential solutions.
The list of three goals statements on which to base the school improvement action plans.The goal statements we believe effectively address our three highest need areas are based on data accumulated over the past three years. Our data was acquired from three different sources. The first source, supplying the support data for our goals, was a climate survey taken by the teachers. The second set of data, which is the foundation for our three goal statements, was the state assessment data. The third set of data, also supporting our goal statements, was a school survey of administration. Below are the three goals developed from these sources of information:
- IHS will improve student behavior.
Student behavior will be improved through three identified solutions:1. Students will share values.
2. Students will demonstrate personal responsibility.
3. Students will exercise ethical decision-making.
- IHS will improve student writing.
Student writing will be improved through three identified solutions:1. Students will communicate ideas effectively in writing.
2. Students will increase usage of vocabulary in writing.
3. Students will learn how to publish written works.
- IHS will improve student reading.
Students reading will be improved through three identified solutions:1. Students will increase reading comprehension skills.
2. Students will recognize purpose of text.
3. Students will be able to relate ideas from text to prior knowledge and experiences.