A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE - Henderson County Public Schools

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What’s Inside Message From Superintendent Stephen L. Page .............................. 2 Message From Board Chairperson Ervin W. Bazzle ......................... 2 Front cover: North Henderson High Top Scholars Logan Brackett and Christina Storm proudly display their medals at the Third Annual Academic Banquet. Henderson County Board Of Public Education ............................... 3 Strategic Plan ................................................................................ 3 2006-2007 Budget ........................................................................ 4 Accreditation For System-wide Quality Schools............................... 5 Back cover: Crayon & Watercolor March of Dimes Fundraiser Silent Auction Item 7 Hillandale Elementary First Grade Artist Focusing On Every Child ........................................................... 6, 7 Accountability – 2006-2007 ....................................................... 8, 9 Providing An Effective Teaching And Learning Environment .. 10, 11 Developing And Maintaining Safe, Quality Schools ....................... 12 The Henderson County Public School System is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 2007-2008 HCPS Teacher Of The Year ........................................ 12 Strengthening And Facilitating Communications .......................... 13 Accolades .............................................................................. 14, 15 It is the policy of the Henderson County Public School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Schools ....................................................................................... 16 Our Guiding Principle...The success of a child is the result of a collaborative partnership of school, child, parents, and community. A Standard of Excellence 1
Message From Superintendent Stephen L. Page I am very proud of the hard work and dedication of the Henderson County Public Schools’ teachers and staff. All twenty-one schools achieved academic growth at or above state standards. This earned every teacher and teacher assistant a bonus from the state. We also continue to perform at a high level under guidelines from the federal No Child Left Behind program. Our schools achieved 342 of 347 target goals, making the system among the top in the systems within our affinity group. We are particularly proud of the Balfour Education Center whose students achieved high academic growth, making this school one of only three alternative schools in North Carolina to do so. Our Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores are also very high. We currently rank 6 th out of 115 systems. Academic success does not just happen. As an instructional team, we have approached teaching in a deliberate and structural way that promotes success. We call this approach the “B-I-G 3.” First, we use Benchmark Assessments to take snapshots of student learning so we can remediate and/or reteach in a timely manner. Secondly, we provide for daily instructional monitoring in the classrooms in what we term as 5x5’s. That is five minutes in five classrooms every day. Research shows that frequent visits of a shorter duration are more effective than infrequent lengthy visits. Thirdly, we have focused our staff development on researchbased programs that we know will improve instruction. Couple the above with supportive parents and a great Board of Public Education, and you have the necessary components for success. Our Vision....Every student will achieve academic success while being assisted by caring, highly qualified teachers and staff within a community that supports public education. Message From Board Chairperson Ervin W. Bazzle As I started this yearly message, I reviewed past messages and noticed that they all centered on what was best for our children. This year will not be different in that regard, but it does speak directly to the parent or parents, or in some instances other relatives or adults who fill the role of a parent. More is asked of you than ever before, but at no time has the effort been more critical. We face an effort to not only undermine public education, but also the very idea that all children deserve an opportunity for a full and complete education. As I end my eleventh year of service to you, I am struck by how far we have come with limited resources. Your children have performed at or near the very top of all students in North Carolina and in the nation. However, I also see what more they can do if they are given a chance. Chairperson Ervin W. Bazzle recognizing National Board Certified teacher Hilda Hamilton during a Board meeting. I urge each of you to get involved in not only your child’s education, but also the education of all of our children. Demand that elected officials make good on their promises and “walk the walk.” I know of no short cut to a quality education. It takes commitment and sacrifice. Our teachers, counselors, administrators, and children have both of these qualities. They deserve elected leaders who share these qualities and work to move forward. Much is left to be done. In the words of Robert Frost, we have “miles to go before we sleep...miles to go before we sleep.” 2 A Standard of Excellence
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