Harrison County School District
Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Mission
Harrison County School District is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and caring learning environment that is dedicated to quality instruction. Through high expectations and academic excellence, students will be productive citizens, empowered leaders, and lifelong learners.
Goal 1
We will increase rigorous educational opportunities to empower students for success in college, career and an ever-changing society.
Strategy I: We will increase the number of Advanced Placement and Dual Credit
offerings. (MDE Goal 2)
Strategy II: We will implement a structured ACT Preparation Plan to increase
students’ opportunities for college entrance and scholarships which will encompass middle and high schools. (MDE Goal 2)
Strategy III: We will expand the Career and Technical Programs to include additional areas such as Allied Health and Teacher Academy. (MDE Goal 2)
Strategy IV: We will establish partnerships with local businesses and industries to allow students various work experiences. (MDE Goal 2)
Strategy IV: We will increase the graduation rate and reduce the dropout rate for every high school. (MDE Goal 2)
Goal 2
We will increase the variety of educational experiences for children from Pre-K 4 through 8th grade to broaden their educational foundation.
Strategy I: We will increase opportunities for students to learn foreign languages.
Strategy II: We will expand the early childhood initiative with additional Pre-K4 classes to accommodate as many children as possible. (MDE Goal 3)
Strategy III: We will increase fine arts offerings prior to high school.
Goal 3
We will upgrade, improve and expand educational technology and technological infrastructure to enhance student learning.
Strategy I: We will update or replace technology at all sites to increase student
achievement.
Strategy II: We will increase the number of devices available to students and teachers for integration into the curriculum to positively impact student performance.
Strategy III: We will infuse instruction with blended learning and digital instruction to enrich the educational experiences of students.
Strategy IV: We will establish a plan for every student to participate in one online class before graduation.
Goal 4
We will develop a graduated plan to expand, update and improve educational facilities to promote optimal learning environments for children.
Strategy I: We will expand CTE facilities to accommodate additional offerings and increase
student enrollment.
Strategy II: We will update current facilities to meet the needs of the 21st century learner.
Strategy III: We will explore the west side and the east side of the county for the future sites
of new schools.
Strategy IV: We will expand current facilities to meet the needs of the growing
community.
Goal 5
All students will be proficient and show growth in all grades, in all assessed areas, and in all schools. (MDE Goal 1)
Strategy I: We will increase the number of English Language Learner (ELL) teachers in order
to meet the needs of our limited English students.
Strategy II: We will explore the addition of specialists equipped to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse population.
Strategy III: All students will show growth on state and district assessments.
Strategy IV: Every school in Harrison County will be rated a “B” or higher.
Mississippi Department of Education 2016-2020 Goals
- All Students Proficient and Showing Growth in All Assessed Areas
- Every Student Graduates from High School and is Ready for College and Career
- Every Child Has Access to a High-Quality Early Childhood Program
- Every School Has Effective Teachers and Leaders
- Every Community Effectively Using a World-Class Data System to Improve Student Outcomes
- Every School and District is Rated “C” or Higher
Last updated May 23, 2017
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