Strategic Planning Update--Input Needed!
Our strategic planning committee is hard at work crafting a new strategic plan. This will be a living plan that will provide flexibility to quickly meet the challenges and demands of PTSC. Right now the group has been working to prioritize areas of focus for our strategic plan goals. There overarching focus areas are:
Curriculum and Instruction Finance and Operations Community Engagement and Communication
Within each of those areas the committee will pen goals, objectives, strategies, and measures. During our first meeting, we brainstormed items in each of those areas. Here are some of the brainstormed ideas in each area (in no particular order):
Curriculum and Instruction:
Investigate hybrid (also called personalized, customized, blended) learning Increasing course selection at BGHS Providing reading interventions/ELL Expanding math and science Expand verbal communication skills 1:1 resources Increasing student engagement Increasing vocational opportunities Project Lead the Way Expand 1:1 to middle and elementary schools Expand technology at PLE Expand the use of Algebra 1 or Geometry at BGMS Provide professional development for new technology and resources Career mentoring at BGHS
Finance and Operations:
PLE entry Security Cameras PLE technology PLE classroom space PLE needs updating Key cards for doors Administrative office security windows Carpet Wireless technology BGE/BGMS/PLE BGHS locker rooms Football field Field house Data warehouse Update Harmony (student information system) Professional development Alternative energy sources Fine arts center Compensation for employees 21st century learning resources Safety and security New PLE building Add advertising to website, bus, fence
Community Engagement and Communication:
Increase parental involvement opportunities Focus on marketing our school corporation Increase press releases Peer tutoring (BGHS to PLE and BGMS to BGE) Send more surveys through Survey Monkey Preschool/Daycare Before and after school care Jefferson awards for civic responsibility Increase communication through the website Increase opportunities for the community who do not have kids in school Focus on community service in Porter Township Library for community WIFI for community Field house Fine arts center Focus groups Community Classes
Our next meeting is scheduled next week. If you would like to chime in to provide any ideas or input on the priority of items, hit the comment button and share what you think! Your input is important and valued!
PTSC Standouts:
State Science Fair Results 2014: Abbey Marek, Meg Parpart and McKayla Tucker competed Saturday in the 26th Annual Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair at IUPUI in Indianapolis . There were 107 high school projects participating from the 12 regional science fairs across Indiana. Abbey Marek’s project was selected as the top 10th grade project. She received a plaque and a $500 cash award. McKayla Tucker earned the top award from the Osteopathic Society which earned a certificate and $100 cash prize. As always, the students did a great job representing our school in a very impressive field of projects. We should be very proud of these students for their accomplishments at both the regional and state competitions.
Important Dates:
April 7-11, 2014: Book Fair at PLE and BGE April 10, 2014: South Shore Brass Band Concert at 7:30 pm at BGHS April 11, 2014: Mr. BGHS at 6:30 pm at BGHS April 15, 2014: American Teens in Crisis Conference (www.pathblazer.org/ATIC2014) April 21, 2014: Regular day of school–snow day make up day for January 8, 2014 April 21-June 4, 2014: ECA Algebra 1, English 10, and Biology 1 Testing Window April 28-May 13, 2014: ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Online Testing Window Grades 3-8 (extended window) May 5-23, 2014: CoreLink Online Assessment Grades 3-8 (extended window) May 23, 2014: BGHS and BGMS Band Concert at 7 pm at BGHS. Come out and enjoy the last band concert of the year! June 2, 2014: Regular day of school–to make up for our snow day on January 27, 2014 June 3, 2014: Regular day of school–to make up for our snow day on January 28, 2014 June 4, 2014: Regular day of school–to make up for our snow day on February 5, 2014 June 5, 2014: Regular day of school–to make up for our snow day on March 12, 2014 June 8, 2014: BGHS Graduation
Things to Know:
Every Wednesday is a 30-minute delayed start. If we have a 2-hour delay, students will arrive at school 2 hours after the regular start time for the building. Now hiring substitute teachers! Please contact Linda Dusek at the administration building if you are interested in substitute teaching and she will help you start the application process and discuss qualifications. We are also looking for bus drivers to drive our extra-curricular runs. If you are interested, please apply online.