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FOCUS AREA 1.0
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Student achievement is at the core of the PYLUSD mission and vision. We expect all students to demonstrate continued and improved academic achievement in order to emerge college and career ready. In addition, students are provided an array of enrichment opportunities to expand their educational experience.
Strategic Initiatives
1.1 Establish district-wide milestones at specific grade levels to serve as indicators of student academic progress.
1.2 Establish and utilize district-wide assessment tools to monitor student progress and improve instruction.
1.3 Develop targeted learning goals for under-performing students in order to narrow the achievement gap.
1.4 Leverage available technology to maximize student collaboration, improve communication, inspire creativity, cultivate critical thinking, and expand learning beyond the classroom setting.
1.5 Expand availability of district-wide alternative educational opportunities in order to ensure all students graduate from high school.
1.6 Further develop strategies to provide students and parents with information and guidance necessary to be eligible to attend a four-year college or university.
1.7 Expand career and technical educational opportunities at all comprehensive and alternative secondary schools.
1.8 Expand programs and supports specific to the academic and language acquisition needs of English learners.
1.9 Establish targeted support for students with disabilities, students of poverty and foster youth.