Homer Junior High School

PLANNED IMPROVEMENT FOR THE SCHOOL AND DISTRICT

Homer Junior High School Mission Statement

The mission of Homer Junior High School is to provide a safe and supportive environment that creates life-long learners. Through the combined efforts of school staff, parents, and community, students will have the opportunity to become responsible and productive citizens.

HJH Accomplishments for 2006-2007

à Met AYP status for Mathematics, Reading, and Science 7^th/8^th grade

o 86% of our seventh grade students met or exceeded State Standards in Reading

o 89% of our eighth grade students met or exceeded State Standards in Reading

o 90 % of our seventh grade students met or exceeded State Standards in Math

o 86% of our eighth grade students met or exceeded State Standards in Math

o 94% of our seventh grade students met or exceeded State Standards in Science

à READ 180 program expanded

à READ 180 staff development provided

à Curriculum alignment in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

à SharePoint Homework Website implemented by all HJH Teams

à Two week Block Scheduling pilot

HJH Goals for 2007-2008

à Utilize READ 180 program to increase student achievement

à Utilize writing portfolio to increase student literacy

à Continue to enhance the Math/Pre-Algebra/Algebra Programs by evaluation of quarterly benchmark assessments

à Continue professional development in the areas of Language Arts and Math

à Implement new Spanish Series 7^th-8^th Grades aligned to Lockport Township HS

à Implement new Health Series 7^th-8^th Grades

à Literacy Reading/Writing Initiative

à Utilize website to inform students, parents, and community of upcoming events

à Implement comprehensive character development program- Character Counts

à Promote a positive and collegial environment between all members of our school community