School Improvement Plan
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Our Mission Statement:
The mission of the Fort Calhoun Community Schools is to Foster learning in an inspiring and caring environment, provide Opportunities for all students to be successful, instill the attributes of Respect and responsibility among staff and students alike, and present students with the Tools to succeed in life.
Governing Values:
We believe:
- All people can learn.
- In promoting the worth and self-esteem of every student.
- We must provide quality education for all youth according to their needs.
- Education should be a positive experience in a safe and caring environment.
- Everyone must be accountable for the education of youth. (Education is the shared responsibility of all.)
- Students must be prepared to contribute to society as lifetime learners.
- High expectations produce high achievers.
- The future of our democratic society depends upon educated and involved citizens.
Elementary School Purpose:
Engaging + Learning+ Achieving = Productive PIONEERS!
Junior/Senior High School Purpose:
INSPIRING……COURAGE, CHARACTER, and COMMITMENT
School Improvement Committee
The purpose of the school improvement committee is to continually improve processes and procedures that will positively impact all stakeholders.
Current committee members:
Jerry Green, Superintendent
Drew R. Wagner, Elementary Principal
Nick Wemhoff, High School Principal
Paul Wilson, Technology Director
Ashley Dougherty, Special Education Director
Andrew Christensen, Assistant Principal/AD
Miranda Adams, School Psychologist
Jill Weyer, Jr. High Special Education
Ashley Hallberg, Grade 2 Teacher
Paul Bentley, Jr./Sr. High Science Teacher
Allie Schleifer, Grade 4 Teacher
Deann Royuk, Early Childhood Teacher
Marie Adams, K-8 Guidance Counselor
School Improvement Goals:
Junior/Senior High School:
- Decrease the number of students failing class and students failing multiple classes on a semester basis.
- Develop a comprehensive Mental Health program and communicate it to all stakeholders.
Elementary School:
- Improve student proficiency by 10% on English Language Arts assessments.
- Improve student relationships through Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS).
- Develop a comprehensive Mental Health program and communicate it to all stakeholders.