AISJ

Inspired

Motivated

Empowered

Strategic PlanStrategic Plan

2007-2008

Phase: Implementation

Common Language and Common Language and DefinitionsDefinitions

Getting off on the right foot.

Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning

Aprocess

by whicha human system

discerns its core values,declares its core purpose

and designs the means to achievethat purpose.

MISSIONMISSION The mission of AISJ is to ensure

that all of our students are inspired life-long learners,

motivated global contributors, and empowered seekers of

personal fulfillment.

Common Language in our Common Language in our Strategic PlanStrategic Plan

• Objectives are where we want to be in seven years.

• Strategies are the tools we have identified to help us get there

• Results are the sets of one-year chunks of work that achieve the objectives

Strategic Strategic Objectives:Objectives:

• In seven years…In seven years…– All students will meet academic standards

consistent with the mission.– All students will willingly and enthusiastically initiate,

engage in, reflect upon and share learning that sparks their curiosity and inspires further exploration.

– All students will willingly and continually choose to improve the quality of community.

– All students will purposefully seek, choose and journey towards what they feel passionate about.

Strategies: Strategies: The tools in our toolboxThe tools in our toolbox

• Curriculum

• Measurement

• Professional development

• School culture

• South Africa

So, what’s going on this year? ?

Year 3 - ImplementationYear 3 - Implementation

Focus

Synergy

FOCUS FOR

2007 - 2008

FocusFocus

•Curriculum

•Culture

•Measurement

1. Curriculum Review 1. Curriculum Review Process Process (CRP):

• The driving force in student learning and our major focus

Picking up on last year’s curriculum review

.

• Math projects related to the revised standards are implemented in Middle and elementary schools

• Technology projects and standards are mapped into curriculum documents in each division

Two more curriculum areas begin to go through the CRP

• Social Studies curriculum standards are reviewed school wide and Information Literacy standards and Social Emotional standards are integrated where appropriate

• Physical Education and Health curriculum standards are reviewed school wide and Information Literacy standards and Social Emotional standards are integrated where appropriate

2. Measurement2. Measurement

Student performance data is collected, analyzed, communicated and used

3. School Culture3. School Culture

RESPECT• The AISJ community

understands and demonstrates a

common definition of respect, in all school related interactions.

And• Systems and structures

exist that foster a sense of mutual trust and

respect.

COMMUNICATION

Effective communication at AISJ supports our

strategic objectives and mission and is the responsibility of all

community members.

COMMUNICATION

Effective communication at AISJ supports our strategic objectives and mission and is the responsibility of all

community members.

3. School Culture3. School Culture

Respect

And

Communication

SynergySynergy

This year we are integrating the strategies

instead of separating them.

Pioneers

• At least five faculty members are trained in Service, Learning.

So how will you be involved in this year’s implementation of

the Strategic Plan?

Dates to remember:

• 1st Core Planning Team Meeting– 15 November 2007