Fairfield City Schools 5 - YEAR PLAN

How Did We Get Here Transition Reports – Teaching and Learning – Culture and Context – Operations Listening Tours – Parents – Teachers – Students – Community Organizations

Our Beliefs The Fairfield City School System believes that: School and community should be a safe and orderly environment. Everyone is important and should be treated with respect. High Expectations encourage academic excellence. Schools should be welcoming and inviting. Students are our priority. Effective communication and collaboration are essential.

Our Vision A model system aligning our behavior and practices with a spirit of care and academic excellence.

Our Mission The mission of the Fairfield School System is to educate the whole child to be prepared for college or the workforce.

Fairfield’s 5-YEAR Priorities FAIRFIELD’S LEARNERS FAIRFIELD’S PROFESSIONALS FAIRFIELD’S SUPPORT SYSTEMS FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLS/SYSTEMS

Alabama’s 2020 Learners Objectives 1.All students perform at or above proficiency and show continuous improvement (achievement/growth). 2. All students succeed (gap closure). 3. Every student graduates from high school (grad rate). 4. Every student graduates high school prepared (college and career readiness).

FCS Learner Initiatives Develop a system-wide vision statement, mission statement, goals, and a strategic plan that addresses deficits and promotes innovation. Develop effective data rooms at each school Plan, develop, and implement a unified lesson plan format to ensure teachers implement effective academic strategies Plan, orient, and implement the Global Scholars Program to monitor student performance across the district

FCS Learner Initiatives continued Organize a Curriculum Team responsible for data analysis and conducting Professional Learning Communities in conjunction with principals Continue to implement Vertical Math Team Facilitate a learning environment that is inviting, welcoming, engaging, and customer oriented

FCS Learner Initiatives continued Establish a viable Career and Technical Industry Credential Program consistent with the state’s 2020 plan Develop and implement an Academic Accountability System Develop and activate an informative, user friendly, resourceful website

FCS Learner Initiatives Student mastery and non-mastery reported by standards according to state expectation Develop a career readiness plan aligned to state expectations Plan and develop a progressive approach to career planning through the institution of three Academies within the school district with attendance based on interest Develop and implement summer transition programs for incoming 7 th and 9 th graders

FCS Learner Initiatives continued Develop a plan to integrate technology into the curriculum with a more comprehensive and sustainable approach Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum focused on reading, math, science, and social studies that promote horizontal consistency across grade levels and appropriate vertical progression across all grades Provide a support system that meets the needs of all learners. (refers to disengaged students)

FCS Learner Initiatives Facilitate the process to have elementary schools recognized as state and nationally high performing schools Implement a Foreign Immersion Program (Mandarin, French, and Spanish) Create a progressive and innovative Technology Plan

FCS Learner Initiatives 2015 – 2017 continued Reinstate Community Education Program to address community needs such as GED, technology classes, aerobics, financial management classes, etc. Collaborate with community colleges and universities Implement an International Baccalaureate Program

FCS 5 Year Plan for Learners Indicators/Targets Indicator: By 2016, improve the percentage of students performing at or above proficiency on the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT+)* in 3 rd through 8 th grade reading. 3 rd grade reading 4 th grade reading 5 th grade reading Baseline: 42% Baseline: 35% Baseline:32% 2- year target: 52% 2-year target: 45% 2-year target: 42% 4-year target: 62% 4-year target: 55% 4-year target: 52% 6 th grade reading 7 th grade reading8 th grade reading Baseline: 43% Baseline: 23%Baseline: 22% 2-year target: 53% 2-year target: 33%2-year target: 32% 4-year target: 63% 4-year target: 43%4-year target: 42% *Redefined proficiency based on college and career readiness not AYP

FCS 5 Year Plan for Learners Indicators/Targets Indicator: By 2016, improve the percentage of students performing at or above proficiency on the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT+)* in 3 rd through 8 th grade mathematics. 3 rd grade mathematics 4 th grade mathematics 5 th grade mathematics Baseline: 45% Baseline: 62% Baseline:34% 2- year target: 55% 2-year target: 72% 2-year target: 44% 4-year target: 65% 4-year target: 82% 4-year target: 54% 6 th grade mathematics 7 th grade mathematics8 th grade mathematics Baseline: 12% Baseline: 7 %Baseline: 7% 2-year target: 22% 2-year target: 17%2-year target: 17% 4-year target: 32% 4-year target: 27%4-year target: 27% *Redefined proficiency based on college and career readiness not AYP

Alabama’s 2020 Support Systems Objectives 1.All students will attend school daily and be engaged in rigorous and relevant learning environments. 2.All students will develop a sense of personal and civic responsibility to ensure a learning environment that is safe and civil. 3.All students will be provided with individual and group counseling services. 4.All students will enter 9 th grade prepared and with a 4-year plan that addresses their individual academic and career interest needs. 5.All students will be provided with healthy meals, physical education, and health instruction supported with needed medical and related services.

FCS Support System Initiatives Plan, orientate, and implement the Invitational Education model Effectively implement a Customer Service approach Implement Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) district-wide (reduce office referrals, school/district rules and policy infractions, and increase appropriate behavior) Implement the state’s attendance guidelines and early warning system

FCS Support System Initiatives continued Plan, orient, implement a four year academic and career plan for students in grades 9-12 Employ personnel and resources to support Student Services (Graduation Coach/In School Suspension Personnel at middle and high school) Implement federal child nutrition new pattern eating guidelines per Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010 Implement the Parent Project, Incorporated Program Implement Alabama’s Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Model

FCS Support System Initiative Plan, assess, and implement a comprehensive student transportation system

FCS Support System Initiative Develop and implement a Community Education Program Write grants that effectively enhance the productivity of our support services Continued implementation of the federal nutrition eating pattern guidelines per Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

Indicator: By 2016, reduce the number of ”Student Absences” Baseline (2012): 23,310 Goal: 5% Decrease Yearly 1 st -year (2013): 22,144 2 nd year (2014): 21,144 3 rd year (2015): 19,942 4 th year (2016): 18,944

Indicator: By 2016, reduce the number of ”Student Tardies” Baseline (2012): 11,438 Goal: 5% Decrease Yearly 1 st year (2013): 10,866 2 nd year (2014): 10,322 3 rd year (2015): 9,805 4 th year (2016): 9,314

Indicator: By 2016, reduce the number of “student disciplinary infractions” that result in out of school suspensions Baseline : (2012): 875 Goal: 3% Decrease Yearly 1 st year (2013): nd year (2014): rd year (2015): th year (2016): 773

Indicator: By 2016, increase student enrollment at each school by 3% yearly Baseline: (2012): 1,845 Goal: 3% Increase Yearly 1 st year (2013): 1,900 2 nd year (2014): 1,957 3 rd year (2015): 2,015 4 th year (2016): 2,074

Indicator: By 2016, increase the graduation rate by 5% annually Baseline: (2012): 57% Goal: 3% Increase Yearly 1 st year (2013): 62% 2 nd year (2014): 67% 3 rd year (2015): 72% 4 th year (2016): 75%

Indicators: By 2016: Reduce the number of student failures in core subjects, grades 9 thru 12 by 5% yearly Reduce the number of student failures in core subjects, grades 7 and 8 by 5% yearly Reduce the number of student failures/grade retentions, grades 1 st thru 6 th by 5% yearly

Indicators: By 2016: Increase student positive behavior and explicit acts of kindness in grades K thru 12 by 5% yearly (four acts of kindness per month and fewer office referrals) Increase faculty/staff/support personnel courteous/respectful behavior and acts of kindness (less student/parental complaints, four acts of kindness per month)

Alabama’s 2020 Professionals Objectives 1.Every child is taught by a well-prepared, resourced, supported, and effective teacher. 2.Every school is led by a well-prepared, resourced, supported, and effective leader. 3.Every school system is led by a prepared and supported visionary instructional leader.

FCS Professional Initiatives Plan and implement monthly Professional Learning Communities at each school designed to review data, provide professional development, and address customer service as it relates to their particular area of expertise Create an Instructional Professional Learning Community Train administrators on LEAD Alabama

FCS Professional Initiatives Implement through Professional Development, EDUCATE Alabama and LEAD Alabama as outlined by the state Implement a system-wide formal observation program to monitor teaching and learning Plan, orient, train/educate faculty and staff on all initiatives implemented within Fairfield City Schools to the appropriate employees Provide administrative mentors within the system

FCS Professional Initiatives Plan, develop, and implement a Leadership Academy for current and aspiring administrators Plan, develop, and institute a professional learning center that provide materials necessary to enhance the quality of teaching and learning: collaborating with surrounding colleges, junior colleges, and technical schools

FCS Operations Initiatives Conduct a comprehensive school facility assessment Conduct assessment for possible school consolidation Analyze the financial operations of each school per student enrollment Develop and implement a plan to address the need for an auditorium and fine arts building at the high school

FCS Operations Initiatives continued Renovate the front entrances of the schools within the district to be more inviting, safe, and accommodating Assess and upgrade the Distance Learning capabilities at all schools. Complete a Comprehensive Technology Assessment Purchase technology to support and enhance teaching and learning district-wide

FCS Operations Initiatives Employ personnel to facilitate efficient and effective financial operations (to address audit findings)

FCS Operations Initiatives Plan, develop, and implement home Internet access for students within our district Plan, develop, and implement Internet hot spots throughout the community Create a policy environment that promotes and rewards performance, innovation, and creativity as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education

Where Do We Go From Here? Review of proposed plan Suggestions/Ideas Committee Action Plans for 1 and 2 year initiatives Continue Listening Tours Begin Town Hall Meetings Implement! Implement! Implement!

“We can whenever we choose successfully teach all children whose schooling is of importance to us. We already know more than we need to do that. Whether or not we do it must finally depend on how we feel about the fact that we haven’t so far.” Ron Edmunds