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GOALS 2007-2008
- Schools will be fully accredited and will make adequate yearly progress.
- School division will create a division-wide plan of accreditation to help improve schools on an annual basis.
- Develop a five-year plan for capital improvement projects within the school division.
- Implement, in certain subject areas, on-line testing at Norton Elementary School.
- Mathematics and science will be a point of emphasis within the curriculum. A special emphasis will be placed on science lab experience for students.
- Continue to increase the awareness of the post-secondary educational and occupational opportunities.
- Educational and instructional funds will be allocated to meet the needs of any school improvement initiatives.
- Continue to collaborate and communicate with City officials and the school community.
- Improve participation in the AIMS Scholar Program which provides educational opportunities for our graduates.
- Adopt and purchase new textbooks or materials in English (8-12) and Math (Saxon K-7).
- Provide a viable plan for graduating students who enter John I. Burton high School in the ninth grade.
- Provide intervention and instruction to curb bullying at the 3-7 grade levels.
- Continue to increase inclusion of special needs students in the regular classroom.
- Incorporate food nutrition specialist supervision and guidance in the cafeterias.
- Enhance classroom instruction through the use of technology by providing hardware, software, and professional development opportunities.
- Continue improving communication with stakeholders through the Norton City Schools webpage.
- Advisee/Advisor Program for 8th grade students.
- Fully implement the standards for professional evaluation.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2006-2007
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Achieved full
accreditation for all Norton City Schools.
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Schools provided training opportunities that
exceeded Standard of Learning requirements.
√ Worked toward all third grade students being
able to read "on grade level."
√ Improved learning in mathematics through the
use of algebra readiness.
√ Emphasized safety in our schools with new
intervention methods.
√ Awarded seven academic scholarships to the
Class of 2007.
√ Instituted advisory committees which included
parents, students and teachers.
√ Increased the number of students enrolled in
the Career & Technical Education Program.
√ Expanded the use of technology by our classroom
teachers by providing training with college credit.
√ Expanded on-line testing opportunities, which
included a pilot test at Norton Elementary School.
√ Began preparation for division-wide
accreditation.
√ Increased awareness to all graduates of
post-secondary educational and occupational opportunities.
√ Improved communication from the school level to
all stakeholders in education.
√ Completed budget process which provided salary
improvement for all employees.
√ Adopted and purchased new science textbooks at
Norton Elementary.
√ Implemented the Gear Up grant program for
seventh grade students to being career exploration and
opportunities.
√ Began study of renovations at Norton Elementary
School.
√ Evaluated dual credit opportunities for high
school students and began a plan to implement more
opportunities for students.
√ Began providing computerized transcripts at
John I. Burton High School.
√ Reallocated additional resources to
instructional needs.
√ Hired a full-time nurse to ensure proper health
care for students.
√ Evaluated all insurance programs within the
division and improved budgeted amounts with same
coverage.
√ Developed a concise agenda format for school
board meetings.
√ To begin implementation of a standard of
professional evaluation form.
Norton City Schools - 22 Tenth Street - P.O. Box 498 - Norton, VA 24273 - Phone: 276-679-2330 - Fax: 276-679-4315