2. The vision of Davidson County Schools is to graduate ALL students future-ready and globally competitive.

3. The mission of Davidson County Schools: empower students to achieve high academic goals challenge educators to uphold high professional standards

4. We value: caring and inspiring learning environments that reinforce high expectations for all students and educators collaboration among all students, educators, parents, and community members which encourages open communication for personal and professional growth commitment to the efficient use of human and financial resources

5. Four Year Graduation Rate82.2% Drop Out Rate2.79% ACT62.6% EOG’s Grades 3-858.7% EOC’s Grades 9-1264.6% Math Course Rigor>95% Teacher Turnover Rate10.83% Student Attendance>95% 2014-2015 Data Where we are today.

6. Community Staff Students Leadership Our students and their success are our focus.

7. In return for developing and retaining productive and highly skilled citizens, we receive the enthusiastic support of our community. Progress Report Toward Goals: We receive appropriate financial support from our state and local elected officials. We develop strong relationships between our community businesses and our students and staff. Every student receives the support of a caring adult member of the community. MAPPS Grant Partnership Robotics Grant Partnership Backpack Programs Business Partnerships Community Grants Community in Schools School Mentoring G.U.R.L.S. Program

8. Our Goals: We want to recruit, hire, retain and support an empowered and engaged staff. Second Lowest Teacher Turn Over Rate in Piedmont Triad Mentor | Mentee Program New Principal Support We reduce our turnover by increasing the availability of targeted professional development and by encouraging colleagues to collaborate constructively to achieve personal and professional goals. Each staff member is empowered to contribute to the improvement of DCS. Principal Leadership Academy Assistant Principal Leadership Academy Superintendent Advisory Councils Community Meetings Site Based Staff Development

9. We want to provide appropriate preparation and support for the success of every student. 2014-2015 Graduation Rate = 82.2% Our cohort graduation rate target is 100%. Support from Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, Nurses, and a Comprehensive School Counseling Program Every student should be on track to graduate and accomplish their goals for the future. We inspire our students to be enthusiastic lifelong learners through the variety of our course offerings and innovative instructional delivery. Blended Learning Personalized Learning Three Year Technology Plan Robotics | Milo Problem | Project Based Learning Our Goals:

10. We develop and maintain a safe and supportive place for everyone to learn and work within a collaborative and innovative culture. Our students say that DCS is a safe and exciting place to learn. Safety and Security Focus – Plans Elementary Security Camera Update County Wide Safety Drill – Jan. 2016 Our staff considers DCS a great place to work. Surveys From Schools and Departments Open Communication Website and Social Media We monitor our progress toward our goals frequently. Our Goals: School Improvement Plans Professional Learning Communities Data Talks State of the Schools

11. Be informed. www.davidson.k12.nc.us Visit our website: Get involved. Davidson County Schools, NC Like us on Facebook: Celebrate success. @dcsnc Follow us on Twitter:

12. Thank you to all stakeholders for your continued support! Thank you to all stakeholders for your continued support!