2008-10: Committed to improving student achievement
Achievement Opportunities
Improve learning achievement in all content areas, with an increased focus on improvements in P-12 literacy, P-12 mathematics and increased focus on equity and access for all students.
Provide safe, supportive and equitable learning environments for all students and staff.
Provide a technology-rich learning environment and use enhanced technology resources to increase student achievement.
Implement systemic Positive Behavior Support strategies in all schools.
Community Partnerships
Involve community participation in district improvement plan.
Communicate successes in increased student achievement.
Keep community informed about the strengths of the Renton School District, the plans for continued improvements and the accomplishments of students and staff.
High Expectations
Meet or exceed all state and federal achievement goals.
Take a “no excuses” approach to closing the achievement gap in all schools.
Recruit and retain a highly qualified and diversified staff.
Implementation of Best Practices
Create collaborative, powerful teaching and learning environments to enhance student achievement and meet diverse student needs.
Enhance teamwork and collaboration among and between Renton school educators; with an increased focus on collaboration among secondary schools and between elementary and secondary programs.
Improve educator skills through targeted staff development.
Implement three tiered instructional/intervention strategies across P-12 classrooms.
Engaged Students
Offer individualized options and personalized learning opportunities to students based on student interests, skills and learning styles.
Enrich student learning through opportunities in the arts, sciences, technology and sports and activities programs.
Vision Shared and Lives
Build, communicate and live by the district’s common vision; Launching Learning to Last a Lifetime
Effective Parent Partnerships
Identify specific effective parent outreach strategies and implement at each school.
Ensure parent’s roles and opportunities to contribute in our schools are clear, valued and recognized.
With emphasis on:
P-12 Literacy
P-12 Mathematics
Equity and Access for All Students