1. Our Mission: To support high student achievement through world class standards in math and science. 2011-2012 Continuous Improvement Report for the Kasson-Mantorville School District October 24, 2012

2. VISION STATEMENT Kasson-Mantorville Schools will inspire and foster excellence to prepare all students to become prosperous, responsible citizens in a global society. MISSION STATEMENT The Kasson-Mantorville School District is committed to excellence. Through innovative collaboration, we will: *Respect, engage, and challenge all *Offer a relevant and innovative curriculum *Set high expectations and embrace creativity *Build a global perspective

3. 2011-2012 AIMS and GOALS AIM: Student Excellence Goals:  Hold all students accountable to high academic achievement expectations  Challenge each student to the best of their abilities  Increase co-curricular and extra-curricular involvement  Develop high character students with a global perspective  Celebrate students’ successes AIM: Staff Excellence Goals:  Continually research, develop and implement relevant and innovative curriculum  Utilize new technologies that embrace advancements in student learning  Develop PLC’s to provide continuous improvement in instructional strategies and constructive evaluations  Actively engage parents/guardians through effective, consistent communication  Recognize staff members’ achievements and successes AIM: Operational Excellence Goals:  Collaborate innovatively with the community and businesses  Operate in a fiscally responsible manner  Provide policy and technology infrastructure to enhance student learning  Attract, hire, develop, and retain employees committed to excellence  Market our success

4. Grade % of K-M Students Proficient in Reading HVL Rank 387.6%7 486.7%1 574.4%10 687.1%3 771.5%6 881.9%1 9 MCA Writing 96.6%4 1088.2%1 Grade % of K-M Students At Benchmark K31% 456% ***AIMSweb assessments given: K – Letter Sound Fluency 4 – Oral Reading Fluency AIMSweb Grades K to 4 MCA Reading Grades 3-8, 10 MCA Writing Grade 9 HVL District Reading Rank #1

5. Grade % of K-M Students Proficient in Science HVL Rank 5 66.8%2 8 66.0%1 10 65.1%5 Grade % of K-M Students Proficient in Math HVL Rank 3 79.1%7 4 78.8%1 5 61.1%4 6 66.6%3 7 60.9%6 8 78.9%1 11 62.7%3 MCA Science Grades 5, 8 & 10MCA Math Grades 3-8, 11 HVL District Rank #3

6. 2011-2012 Courses Introduction to BusinessBusiness Law II Computer Applications 1Exploring Technology Anatomy & Physiology Biotechnology

7. 1. Literacy (Pre-K to 3 and beyond) 2. Improved Proficiency Scores on Standardized Tests 3. Workforce Development

8. 1. Literacy Aid 2. Standardized Test Scores 3. Enrollment in MS Ag and PLTW 4. Students who signed up for new classes at the HS 5. PLTW Test for credit

9. Grade % of K-M Students Proficient in Reading HVL Rank 392%1 481%5 5 9 684%4 785%3 880%5 9 MCA Writing 99%1 1095%1 Grade % of K-M Students At Benchmark K21% 452% ***AIMSweb assessments given: K – Letter Sound Fluency 4 – Oral Reading Fluency AIMSweb Grades K to 4 MCA Reading Grades 3-8, 10 MCA Writing Grade 9 HVL District Reading Rank #2

10. Grade % of K-M Students Proficient in Science HVL Rank 5 75.7%4 8 48.6%6 10 55.7%8 Grade % of K-M Students Proficient in Math HVL Rank 3 89%4 4 83%5 5 75%5 6 65%5 7 78%3 8 81%1 11 64%2 MCA Science Grades 5, 8 & 10 MCA Math Grades 3-8, 11 HVL District Rank #1

11. New/Enhanced STEM related High School courses 2012-2013 PLTW Pathway of Engineering I (62)PLTW Pathway of Engineering II (21) PLTW Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (55)PLTW Human Body Systems (40) Personal Finance (79)Tech Applications (126) Digital Graphics (37) Advanced Computer Applications (104) Senior Math (Hybrid online course) (26)Wildlife Management (69) New/Enhanced STEM related Middle School 7-8 elective courses 2012- 2013 PLTW Design and Modeling (170)PLTW Automation and Robotics (180) Agriculture Sciences (49)

12. 1. Don’t Count your Chickens 2. Don’t Underestimate Teachers

13. District-Wide  PLC Development Literacy  Pre–K focus on literacy Standardized Tests  Growth Score Improvement  Gap Score Improvement  Proficiency Score (Keep at 99 th percentile)

14. Workforce Development Identify Curriculum Gaps in STEM classes (Standards Insight) PLTW HS Enrollment - Free and Reduced Lunch (Biomed - 5%, Engineering – 16%) Future Classes STEM initiatives grades 2-4 PLTW Intro to Design (Grade 4) PLTW Energy and the Environment (5-6)PLTW Flight and Space (5-6) PLTW Magic of Electrons (8)PLTW Medical Intervention 2014-15 PLTW Biomedical Innovations 2015-16Basic Operating Systems HS Computer Programming HSComputer Networking HS ProStart I Culinary CourseProStart II Culinary Course Natural Resource Management

15. Thanks!! Contacts: Kelly Braun Curriculum and Instruction Director (507) 634-1130 k.braun@komets.k12.mn.us Mark D. Matuska Superintendent (507) 634-1100 m.matuska@komets.k12.mn.us