The district goals depicted below were developed through a collaborative process that included representatives from administration, teachers, support staff, student body, community and parents. These goals will set the foundation for our annual building-level priorities. The Secondary priorities and outcome measures were crafted by administration and members of our Building Team. They will be shared with our entire school community.
Imperatives such as safety, opportunity, student voice, leadership and achievement are common threads that connect across our six district goals and 22 building priorities. We believe that these common threads will be the keys to our success in reaching our District's goals, and ultimately our mission of a safe, caring environment that prepares students to live, adjust and enjoy life in a changing world. Although the priorities cascades to multiple outcome measures, they connect with our mission and our strategic goals in a way that recognizes the dynamic realities of the school year to come. In September, the teachers will develop individualized goals to reach our outcomes. We look forward to the rewarding work ahead, and to the empowerment of our students to reach their fullest potential.
District Goal #1: School Culture & Climate
All students and staff will contribute to a supportive and positive environment that promotes integrity, tolerance, and respect for self and others. A focus will be placed on constructive community interactions and strengthening student transitions.
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Provide an orientation and experiences that will enrich confidence and understanding of our school culture and grade-level expectations. |
Staff will utilize Professional Learning Communities and student leaders to provide consistent and collaborative seventh grade and freshmen level transitions. The PLC will also gather staff and student feedback to measure the effectiveness of the transition experiences. (S1) |
| Develop student voice and leadership through student-led activities that promote current and future Chautauqua Lake Secondary School academic and athletic traditions | Students, staff, faculty, coaches, and advisors will develop our school culture and grade level pride through a Battle of the Classes vs. Staff program featuring a year-long competition incorporating Homecoming and Winter Festival, and Spring Fling. (S2)
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| Establish and maintain strategies that encourage a wider spectrum of the student population to participate in co-curricular activities. 85% of the student population will participate in one or more co-curricular activities during the school year. | All staff, coaches, and advisors will utilize the annual extra-curricular fair, and media productions to advertise clubs and recruit new participants. Students will track their participation with class advisors. (S4) |
| Develop opportunities and promote awareness for student-led community service and activities that make a positive impact and support those in need. | Staff will create and maintain a central location for Community Service information to promote service opportunities for students. Every grade level will participate in one or more student-led community service activities. Athletic teams will participate in community service and develop leadership clinics in each season as part of their team-building. (S5) |
District Goal #2: Student Safety & Quality of Life
All students and staff will model and encourage safe, socially appropriate skills and healthy lifestyles. A balance of social, emotional, physical and mental awareness aligned learning activities will lead to a comprehensive understanding of independence and empathy.
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| Focus on the continued development of Secondary school programs and interventions that address healthy choices, positive interactions, social-emotional learning and character |
All applicable staff members will implement programs such as Sources of Strength and Second Step (a social-emotional learning program) as evidenced by media productions, class discussions, and visual messaging. (S6)
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| Establish a culture of learning that reinforces the importance of possessing a high level of respect and empowers students to take personal responsibility for their actions. | All staff, coaches, and advisors will provide and review the expectations of the Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Athletic Handbook for student behavior and respectful interactions in the school community. The school community will decrease by 10% the total number of secondary level disciplinary referrals through restorative discussion with parents and students. (S9) |
| Create a safe school community in which students feel secure and valued so that they can fully engage in the learning process. |
The secondary student handbook and code of conduct will be reviewed by teachers and the building principal with students to ensure all applicable guidelines and rules are respected and followed. Modifications to the student handbook will be made as needed to ensure student safety throughout the year through the building team and administrative review. (S10)
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District Goal #3: Student Achievement & Leadership
All staff will provide highly effective, engaging, differentiated instruction and extracurricular activities in which students will actively participate to their fullest potential. Students will graduate with the life skills, leadership qualities and technological abilities necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.
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| Ongoing analysis and strategic implementation of the New York State Learning Standards that result in measurable student achievement. |
Secondary teachers, counselors, and administrators will participate in professional development opportunities including and beyond PLCs and BOCES forums that identify and define essential standards and skills within grade level and content areas. The work will be completed under the guidance and direction of the Principal or a designee. Academic departments will analyze and align coursework expectations to the new standards and examination benchmarks depicted below. (S13)
Secondary teachers will analyze assessment data and investigate student referrals to the instructional support team in order to improve specific subgroup performance under the Every Student Succeeds Act requirements. (S14)
Provide enhanced incentives for academic growth as evidenced by merit, honor, and high honor roll benchmarks. (S15) Increase participation in the After-School Help Lab to support academic eligibility and improved course outcomes. (S16) |
| Provide students with the necessary tools, skills and knowledge required to successfully make the transition from Secondary school to higher education and post-secondary careers |
The secondary school will maintain a four-year cohort secondary school graduation rate between 95% - 100%. (S17) Teachers and coaches will offer opportunities for all students to engage in leadership activities desirable for selection in higher education and post-secondary careers. (S18) Graduating seniors will have a specific post-graduation plan, including matriculating into a 2-or 4-year college, pursuing a career in the military, obtaining vocational training or a trade apprenticeship, or obtaining a job in their chosen career field. (S19) |
| Increase student achievement outcomes through equitable access to coursework, differentiated instructional strategies, and opportunities for student leadership within the school community. |
Teachers will spark student interest, motivation, and the confidence to lead within the classroom by ensuring equitable access to coursework and integrating differentiated learning practices and assessments as depicted in lesson plans. (S20) Teachers will design lessons anchored in visible learning targets that explicitly state
Growth in these concepts and skills will be monitored and tracked by teachers and students within courses. (S21) The English Language Arts department will explore and develop new opportunities for study in Student Self-Selected Reading topics (S22) The school community will offer opportunities for all students to participate in leadership activities and scholastic competitions (i.e., Peer Education High School Bowl, Envirothon, SUNY Fredonia Math and Science Challenge, First Amendment FirstVote, etc.) (S23) |
| Enhance our learning support program and student support network to ensure the academic and social proficiency of our students with disabilities. |
Students with disabilities will meet individual goals as specified in their IEP and diploma pathways. The transition program for students with disabilities will be analyzed, and the necessary modifications will be made. (S24) |
District Goal #4: Real World Applications & Citizenship
All staff will develop curriculum and instruction that enables students to explore, learn and grow as individuals. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences that reinforce a successful transition to college and/or career while properly preparing them to be good citizens.
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| Increase student experiences with guest speakers and programs that focus on the value of education, the importance of possessing a strong work ethic and soft skills, and on making informed life choices. |
Departments will work to host expert speakers during the school year to enrich awareness and interest in content areas. Teachers, students, and the guidance team will work with professors and area business leaders to make curriculum enhancements to ensure all necessary transition elements are addressed. (S25) Departments and teachers will work to integrate methods to teach and reinforce traits of respect and responsibility to help them successfully transition to their post-secondary endeavors. (S26) |
| Increase awareness of potential careers as they relate to specific subject areas and promote enrollment in college credit courses. |
Each department will produce a document or other media to communicate the range of possible careers connected to their subject area. This presentation will be made available and visible in all department pod areas and on the secondary website. (S27) |
| Increase awareness of potential careers as they relate to specific subject areas and promote enrollment in college credit courses. |
The school community will foster connections for students with college and career professionals who may offer meaningful experiences and insight after graduation. (S30) |
| Increase project-based, authentic learning opportunities that specifically integrate components of local industry, businesses, and institutions of higher learning to help students transition to post-secondary endeavors. | Guided adventures and exploration of community trails, parks, and natural resources through a variety of activities including mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, and exploratory habitat projects. (S33) The school community will display and promote exemplary student projects completed in different courses and clubs throughout the school year through a variety of media. (S34) Every student in grades 7-12 will have at least one experience (e.g., presenter, field trip, project) connected to local industry, businesses, or institutions of higher education. (S35) The school community will work to maintain, solidify, and promote the various elements of both the Manufacturing & Technology courses, and STEMM Academy through a collaboration with Dream it Do it of Western New York. (S36) Manufacturing and Project Lead the Way teachers will actively plan and implement cross-curricular learning experiences to enhance and stimulate the CLCS New Visions Program. (S37) |
| Increase student opportunities in civic engagement activities. |
CLCS will apply for and seek out opportunities for students to participate in the Seal of Civic Readiness program. All faculty will work to engage the student body in understanding the needs within our community and opportunities for service learning. (S38) Every student in grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to discuss and research the needs and civic concerns present in our community. Students in grades 9-12 will seek out experiences to serve in their community and will reflect on their civic contribution through the Seal of Civic Readiness program. (S39) |
District Goal #5: Collaboration & Communication
All students and staff will engage in activities that promote collaboration and foster positive communication and growth. Opportunities will be provided for students to work together using active listening and effective communication skills that embrace diverse perspectives.
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| Establish shared practices and a common language for active listening and effective communication skills. |
All teachers will develop and share recommendations for promoting active listening and effective communication in all settings, as evidenced by feedback using shared procedures for active listening, productive discussion, and reflection on learning. (S40) Teachers, advisors, and coaches will provide opportunities within the school setting for students to develop leadership skills such as speaking clearly, justifying responses, using appropriate voice levels, and other attributes of respectful and assertive communication. Examples include communication required for successful leadership and service learning projects, planning for school events, speech and debate projects, student presentations in classes, and peer leadership. (S41)
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| Students will make informed decisions for the public good as members of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. |
Students will apply respectful, equitable, and assertive discussion skills in multiple contexts, as evidenced by observed discussion. Teachers will design learning experiences that explore diverse perspectives, as evidenced by experiential learning opportunities, lesson planning and/or classroom observations. (S43) |
| Students will learn to demonstrate respect for the rights of others, respectfully disagree with other viewpoints through collaborative groups, whole group instruction, and as individuals. |
Students will be provided a plethora of meaningful opportunities to develop specific civic knowledge, skills, and mindsets—and to participate in a wide array of authentic actions—that are necessary to function as productive civic participants within their schools, communities, states, our country and the world as evidenced by classwork, projects, and experiential learning. (S44) |
District Goal #6: Innovative Programs & Opportunities
All students will participate in programs that are dynamic and relevant to the demands of the outside world. The staff will actively design and integrate opportunities and partnerships that employ relevant learning experiences for students while furthering our destination district status.
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| Departments will develop opportunities and partnerships to support curricula and individualized assessment. |
School guidance staff and teachers will review and refine current electives to ensure relevance, sustainability, and student interest. Faculty will gather student input through various means, i.e. survey completion, questionnaires, and small group discussions to gather student voice to develop new electives. Departments will gather this data and propose fresh/revised electives by January. (S45) Appropriate departments will pursue the following enhanced opportunities for assessment and diploma honors:
Collaboration with Hewes Career and Technical Education Conservation program, Trail Construction experts, Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to create a new multi-user trail system connecting the District’s forested areas to school and community access points. (S46) |
| Provide students with opportunities to connect to diverse community resources through carefully designed field experiences integrated into the academic and co-curricular programs. |
Teachers will provide 1-2 additional STEAM (21st century) learning opportunities through collaboration within content levels and area resources. (S47)
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| Enhance and expand our educational programming to further our destination district status through technological applications and platforms. |
The school community will maintain and promote the STEMM Academy, and New Visions Rochester Institute of Technology Project Lead the Way program, and other exemplary Chautauqua Lake academic and co-curricular programming. (S49) As resources become available, faculty will learn and adopt best practices and pedagogical uses of technology. The focus will be placed on the continued assimilation of robotics and programming/coding opportunities. The technology vision team will collaborate on a comprehensive plan for a library-media center that supports the International Society for Technology in Education’s standards for students and faculty. (S50) |
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