1. South mountain high school Campus Improvement Plan
Brian Guliford
Principal

2. Continuous improvement plan (CIP)
South Mountain’s blue print for improvement.
Drives decisions regarding, teaching, learning, student support, community engagement, etc.
Reviewed weekly to check for implementation and progress.
7 goals
4 college goals
2 career goals
1 life goal

3. College goals
College 1: By the end of the school year, 95% of students will take their required AzMERIT exams.
College 2: By the end of the school year, students will meet or exceed district average scores on all six AzMERIT exams.
College 3: By the end of the school year, the graduation rate will increase to 85%.
College 4: By the end of the school year, the drop-out rate will decrease to 2%.

4. Career goals
Career 1: By the end of the school year 100% of students will demonstrate intrapersonal skills such as time management, work ethic, self- motivation, resiliency, positive attitude, flexibility, and being a life-long learner, skills that will prepare them for success in career.
Career 2: By the end of the school year 100% of students will demonstrate interpersonal skills such as being a problem solver, having effective communication, being a team player, being reliable, having professionalism, and being collaborative.

5. Life goal
Life 1: By the end of the school year 100% of students will demonstrate behaviors that will prepare them for success in life such as tolerance, cultural sensitivity, integrity, having environmental awareness, being involved in community, and being well-rounded.

6. Cip parent survey
Your input is important to us. Please take a moment to review our CIP brochure and complete the included survey.

7. Az merit College readiness exam.
Information provides you, your child and school information about progress in Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards (AZCCRS).
Exams are given to students as they are completing English and math courses (Freshman, Sophomore and Junior English; Algebra 2, Geometry and Algebra 4).
Students will take exams with their English and math teachers to ease test pressure.
Exams will occur March 27th to April 9th.
Contact Matt Lersch (Assistant Principal, Instruction) with questions regarding exams and curriculum.
Phone:

8. Thank you!!! We are committed to meeting you and your child's needs.
Feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or comments
Principal – Brian Guliford –
Assistant Principal, Registration – Nick Oviedo –
Assistant Principal, Student Success – Michelle Gutierrez de Sandoval –
Assistant Principal, Student Opportunities – Brian Fair –
Assistant Principal, Instruction – Matt Lersch –
GO JAGUARS!