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Strategic Plan QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION Hire, develop and retain exceptional educators who excel in a collaborative environment, putting students first. Use innovative, varied and research-based instructional tools and methods. Use assessments aligned to SkyView Academy's rigorous, Core Knowledge, Classical and College prep curriculum to accurately measure student achievement and guide quality instruction. OPERATIONAL STABILITY Operate and maintain school facility efficiently with consideration of capital improvements each year. Foster ongoing school excellence by optimizing school finances and skillfully allocating resources, including compensation for all staff. RELATIONSHIPS Engage all stakeholders (parents, board members, community groups) in the support of the educational process. Cultivate supportive, trusting relationships among and between students and staff. MISSION: SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectations and support where individu- als are respected, valued. and known by the content of their character. VISION: SkyView Academy is committed to prepar- ing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

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Page 1: QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION OPERATIONAL STABILITY … · QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION Hire, develop and retain exceptional educators who excel in a collaborative environment, putting students

Strategic PlanQUALITY OF INSTRUCTIONHire, develop and retain exceptional educators who excel in a collaborative environment, putting students �rst.

Use innovative, varied and research-based instructional tools and methods.

Use assessments aligned to SkyView Academy's rigorous, Core Knowledge, Classical and College prep curriculum to accurately measure student achievement and guide quality instruction.

OPERATIONAL STABILITYOperate and maintain school facility e�ciently with consideration of capital improvements each year.

Foster ongoing school excellence by optimizing school �nances and skillfully allocating resources, including compensation for all sta�.

RELATIONSHIPSEngage all stakeholders (parents, board members, community groups) in the support of the educational process.

Cultivate supportive, trusting relationships among and between students and sta�.

MISSION:SkyView Academy o�ers a research-based,

content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Sta�, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectations and support where individu-als are respected, valued. and known by the content

of their character.

VISION:SkyView Academy is committed to prepar-

ing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

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*Performance Indicators are Annual Goals

Performance Indicators of SuccessQUALITY OF INSTRUCTION OPERATIONAL STABILITY RELATIONSHIPS

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#1 Performance Indicator - Student Achievement:70% of ES/MS students, per grade level, will achieve above “district level” or “state level” scores on the CMAS literacy and math tests.

70% of 9th-11th grade students will meet or exceed the college readiness benchmarks on the PSAT/SAT as determined by College Board.

#2 Performance Indicator - Student Growth:85% of ES/MS students will demonstrate growth on the CMAS literacy and math tests.

95% of HS students will demonstrate growth on the PSAT/SAT.

#3 Performance Indicator - Coaching and Development of Sta�:65% of professional development hours throughout the school year will provide support for instructional best practices and professional preparation.

100% of new and developing sta� will receive two annual performance evaluations and ongoing regular feedback. *developing sta� is de�ned by a rubric score of 3.5 or less.

100% of veteran sta� will provide quarterly peer feedback. *veteran sta� is de�ned by a rubric score of 3.5 or higher and have been at SVA for 3 years.

#4 Performance Indicator - College Readiness:90% of K-8 students will demonstrate pro�ciency with Core Knowledge curriculum as demonstrated by earning a passing score cumulative projects and assessments.

90% of 12th grade students will graduate and will be accepted into a college or university.

60% of 12th grade students will take at least one AP exam, with 90% of students earning a passing score.

90% of graduating seniors will demonstrate pro�ciency with rhetorical skills and the Socratic Method by earning a passing score on the Big Idea Project.

#1 Performance Indicator - Compensation:Pro-actively grow SVA salaries in comparison to DCSD and surrounding Districts. (funding for salaries dependent on state funding)

Develop a compensation plan within 1 year of additional funding.

#2 Performance Indicator - Budget Performance:More than 100% of total budgeted revenue for each year is earned with less than 100% of total budgeted expenditures is incurred.

Evaluate trends in enrollment and continue to maintain or grow the number of students each year as a total school count, until at least max capacity has been reached.

Have an e�ective recruitment plan in place for each year. Actual enrollment on Revised Budget is more than the Adopted Budget.

#3 Performance Indicator - Financial Reserves:The number of "Days Cash on Hand," which is determined by evaluating the cash reserves against the daily operating costs shall be at a minimum threshold of at least 75 "Days Cash on Hand" with growing cash on hand each year.

#4 - Performance Indicator - Capital Improvements: Identi�ed high priority capital improvements are considered each year for budget and or fund reserve before the item fails.

Detailed and accurate report for each year on CIP needs which is then reported to the Building Corp and District

#1 Performance Indicator - Employee Satisfaction:70% of responses are in a positive range, excluding the compensation category, on the Employee satisfaction on the Employee Opinion Survey in the areas of communication, compensation, and culture & climate, addition to the overall average satisfaction scores.

#2 Performance Indicator - Family Satisfaction:80% of responses on the Annual Survey are in the positive range.

#3 Performance Indicator - Student Internal Climate Survey Results:80% of responses are positive on the student climate survey at each school level.