Harding Township School District 3D Strategic Plan 2019 - 2024 for the Harding Township School District

Acknowledgements for their Support, Cooperation and Dedication Harding Township BOE Davor Gjivoje, President John Flynn, Vice-President Richard Bruno Kim Macaulay Abi Singh Matthew Spelker, Superintendent Mary Donohue, Principal/Director of Curriculum Other District Stakeholders: This plan would not be possible without the input of the many: Students Parents Staff Community Members Administrators who generously gave of their time. NJSBA: Kathy Helewa & Charlene Peterson

3D Strategic Planning Participants Jennifer Nesse Sophia Mguyen Jenn Nichols Ifeoma Odunlami Suzanne Piotrowski Mac Plante Tim Purnell Karrie Russo Mark Russo Whitney Saunders Jessica Schnackenberg Matthew Spelker Quinn Walters Tracey Walters Lisa Werner Chris Yates Michael Zalis Jennifer Baldassari Wendy Barisonek Richard Bruno Alana Buckley Rita Chipperson Carol Cochran Martha Coy Cheryl Darmanin Mary Donohue Susan Engelsman Jen Flanagan John Flynn Davor Gjivoje Stephanie Healey Erik Heller Aren Hill Tyrone Hill Jamie Hoberman Stacey Hollenbeck Allison Hunter Victoria Kao Linda Kearns Max Lacz Nicole Lacz Kim Macaulay Nicole Maselli Mary Migliaccio Dev Modi

Components of Strategic Planning Action Plans Objectives Goals Vision Challenges Strengths Information Commitment Meeting 3: 5/22/18 COMMITMENT Meeting 2: 4/17/18 Meeting 1: 2/12/18

Mission Statement The Harding Township School provides a strong educational foundation which inspires students to achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated faculty stimulates intellectual growth using a challenging curriculum within a supportive learning environment. We encourage students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well prepared for the academic and social challenges of the future.

District Strengths & Challenges – Meeting 1 Some Strengths Identified Some Challenges Identified “Private school” experience Variety of extracurriculars Parent involvement Staff/administration support Foreign language program Elementary/middle school partnering Community service opportunities Test scores Can facilities support goals? Responsible use of technology Marketing clubs/activities Small school/class size – curse or blessing? Expand options for students More options for extra help Understanding diversity/ personalities of a grade

HARDING TOWNSHIP SCHOOL “HTS – Introducing the 21st Century Renaissance Student” “HTS Named Top NJ School – Designed for Innovative Integration!” “Harding Township, the Ultimate Well-Rounded Student and Citizen” “Harding Township School Paves the Way for a Better Tomorrow” 21st CENTURY SUCCESS!

Some 5-year Visions from the Groups’ Work Up-to-date/increased security Self-directed study. “Genius” projects Increase STEM/STEAM More mentoring programs Well-balanced students Cultural diversification preparation Increased access to technology

Well-rounded Students Facilities and Safety 5 Goal Areas Developed Well-rounded Students Facilities and Safety Future-ready Instruction and Curriculum Culture and Climate Identifying Needs and Personalized Learning

Well-Rounded Students Goal Objectives To develop well-rounded students so that they will be better fit for post-education experiences. Create more student leadership opportunities. Develop more Community Service days for all different grades. Create more elective opportunities that involve speaking and leadership (Debate Team). Bring back Husky TV and create student newspaper/newsletter. Spread out tests/quizzes and not so much homework. Student representatives for schedules and tests. Well-mixed classes for middle school. Take out Exploratory and switch for Study Hall.

Facilities and Safety Goal Objectives To provide a safe and efficient environment for our students that increases facility space and state-of-the-art security as well as maximizing teaching time and minimizing travel time. Connect elementary and middle school buildings. Filter visitors through one point of entry, limiting access to student-populated areas. Increase number of classrooms and maintain small class sizes. Reroute traffic in one direction around school buildings. Shelterinplace.com

Future-ready Instruction & Curriculum Goal Objectives Develop more diverse problem-solving skills to encourage critical thinking, incorporating STEM/STEAM and real-world connections. Develop the social mindset that appreciates cultural diversification and responsible media skills. Provide more opportunities such as debate, student newsletter, and collaborative projects to apply student learning. Create and maintain a learning environment that keeps pace with successful educational trends. Create a STEM/STEAM physical space to allow for “hands-on” creative learning.

Culture and Climate Goal Objectives Continue to develop a school community that makes stakeholders feel connected, involved, empowered, and safe. Expand Culture & Climate participation for every student. Create additional ways to obtain feedback from students, teachers, and parents. Connection of school and community, both in the school and in the town.

Identifying Needs & Personalized Learning Goal Objectives To create a learning atmosphere where teachers and staff have the tools and resources to create a personalized learning environment for students to explore their strengths and weaknesses. Provide environment where each child can learn at own level and style. Provide tools for teachers and staff to identify each child’s needs. Provide resources to meet those identified needs – both personnel and materials. Create opportunities for students to uncover their strengths and work through their weaknesses.

Developing the Action Plans Goal Statement: Objective: Major Activities Staff Resources Timeline Success Indicators 1. 2. 3. 4. Work of Administration

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