HomeMy WebLinkAboutWA SP Council Presentation 040510Westlake Academy
Strategic Planning
“Pursuing excellence, facing challenges.”
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Vision/Mission
“Westlake Academy is a nurturing, community-
owned International Baccalaureate
charter school whose mission is to achieve
academic excellence and to develop life -long
learners who become responsible global citizens.”
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Values
(Guiding
Principles)
Academic
Success
through IB
Curriculum
Student and
family
oriented
environment
Being a
municipally
owned and
operated
charter
school
Engaged
students
with
international
awareness
Community
involvement
and
support
Diverse
learning
experience
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Vision / Mission
Value Statements
Desired Outcomes
Specific Outcomes
Indicators
Specific Outcome = 1.0 Students will be well prepared to matriculate and
succeed in college.
Short-Range and On-going Goals
Team Leader(s): Heads of Section
Indicator = 1.1 100% of students are passing classroom
exams
Estimated Completion Date: On-going Goal
Activity = 1.1.1 Continued integration of IB curricula into all daily
educational programs
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Team Leaders are identified to
monitor our progress toward the
stated goals
Specific Outcomes are designed to support the five
(5) main Desired Outcomes identified as
important to the success of the students.
Indicators are measurable
statements/activities designed to
show that Specific Outcomes have
been achieved.
Assigned completion dates for
each Indicator
Activities are actions Staff will complete
to achieve the goal set out in the
corresponding Indicator
Definitions
and
Explanations
for the
Desired
Outcomes
High Student Achievement
Develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and disciplined young people who use
their unique talents to create a better and more peaceful world through
intercultural understanding and respect
Strong Parent and Community Connections
To involve all stakeholders in building a better Westlake Academy community
Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
To ensure sufficient, well-managed resources to support and advance the mission
of Westlake Academy
Student Engagement
To ensure that athletics, community service and extra-curricular activities are held
to the same standard of excellence as the curricula programs to promote
well-balanced students
Effective Educators and Staff
Recruit, develop and retain a core faculty and staff with the personal qualities, skills
and expertise to work effectively with inquiry-based, student-centered curricula
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Desired Outcome = H igh Student Achievement
Specific Outcomes
1.0 – Students will succeed in college (pg. 6)
2.0 – Graduate the maximum number of students with IB Diploma (pg. 7)
3.0 – Students will excel on TAKS exams (pg. 7)
4.0 – IB Learner Profile will be integrated into curricula and culture (pg. 7)
5.0 – Continual review of IB assessment methods and curricula (pg. 8)
6.0 – Create list of benchmark schools (pg. 9)
7.0 –Discuss and define ‘What makes an excellent school” (pg. 9)
8.0 – Working proficiency in a second language (pg. 9)
9.0 – Parent participation in educational process (pg. 10)
10.0 – Consistent review of staff to student ratio (pg. 11)
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Desired Outcome = Strong Parent &
Community Connections
Specific Outcomes
1.0 – Academy will work with Town to foster community ties (pg. 13)
2.0 – Maintain communication between stakeholders and Academy (pg. 13)
3.0 – Ensure smooth transition of new students (pg. 14)
4.0 – Continue to work with and promote Academy to local businesses (pg. 15)
5.0 – Foster ties with organizations who can assist the Academy (pg. 15)
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Desired Outcome = Financial Stewardship &
Sustainability
Specific Outcomes
1.0 – Academy will work with Town to provide cost effective services (pg. 17)
2.0 – Staff will efficiently use utilities and school resources (pg. 17)
3.0 – Regularly review compensation packages for the Academy (pg. 17)
4.0 – Staff will support the Foundation in fundraising and grants (pg. 18)
5.0 – Increase the growth of resources (pg. 18)
6.0 – Study, analyze and emphasize effective use of financial resources for long term
financial stability (pg. 19)
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Desired Outcome = Extracurricular Activities
Specific Outcomes
1.0 – Promote school-wide leadership, athletic comm. svc., etc. opportunities (pg. 21)
2.0 – Prepare annual student survey (pg. 21)
3.0 – Promote and support the House system (pg. 22)
4.0 – Sponsor summer programs for educational development (pg. 22)
5.0 – Recognize students for their achievements (pg. 22)
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Desired Outcome = Effective Educators & Staff
Specific Outcomes
1.0 – Attend professional development opportunities (pg. 24)
2.0 – Conduct on-site IB visits and assist with Charter renewal (pg. 25)
3.0 – Promote leadership and collaboration across K-12 faculty (pg. 25)
4.0 – Draft long-range facility master plan (pg. 25)
5.0 – Recruit, develop and retain qualified staff members (pg. 26)
6.0 – Develop multi-year technology contract (pg. 26)
7.0 – Implement systems to address academic and administrative needs (pg. 26)
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