Mid-Year Update January 3, 2012

Vision Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is

expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are

embraced, and learning is celebrated.

Mission Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing school

division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe,

supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and

excellence.

High Quality Instruction Henry County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.

High Quality Professionals Henry County Public Schools will be directed by 21st century professionals.

Safe and Orderly Schools Henry County Public Schools’ students will be healthy, responsible, and engaged in positive relationships.

Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology Henry County Public Schools will encourage the application of technology to enhance instruction and promote innovation.

Effective and Efficient Resource Management Henry County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st century systems.

Family and Community Engagement Henry County Public Schools will engage families and the community to ensure open communication and opportunities for student success.

Henry County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.

Accomplishments in 2012

• Implemented READ 180 at the elementary school level and upgraded the middle and high school programs

• Developed and implemented collaborative work sessions by

grade level and subject area • Appointed the committees responsible for developing the

guidelines for the senior project, revised graduation

requirements, digital portfolios and the career readiness certificates

Henry County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.

In Progress

• Professional development for math teachers on performance-based assessment and inquiry-based learning

• Evaluation of ReadiStep program through College Board for

college and career readiness

• Curriculum development will be a major focus in the

upcoming year Henry County Public Schools will be directed by 21st century

professionals.

Accomplishments in 2012

• Development of a division-wide interview process toolbox for principals

• Appointment of a recruitment team

• Update all recruitment materials to include more information

about the community and the expectations for new teachers

Henry County Public Schools will be directed by 21st century professionals.

In Progress

• Restructure the mentorship program for new teachers • Develop a professional development plan for new teachers

• Conduct a staff survey to determine professional development

needs that include communication, collaboration, creativity, innovation, and critical thinking skills

Henry County Public Schools’ students will be healthy, responsible, and engaged in positive

relationships.

Accomplishments in 2012

• Identified and implemented the following safety teams: Division Strategic Safety Team, Personnel Safety Team, and Student Safety Team

• Implemented routine safety audits throughout division

• Completed second year practicing crisis drills with community partners; Henry County Sheriff's Office, and Henry County Public Safety

Henry County Public Schools’ students will be healthy, responsible, and engaged in positive

relationships.

In Progress

• Second semester each school will hold a table top drill with community partners involved

• School resource officers visiting special needs classrooms for

training in event of crisis • Collaborative effort with Henry County to develop crisis plan for

administration building to include school board office

Henry County Public Schools will encourage the application of technology to enhance instruction and promote

innovation.

Accomplishments in 2012

• New high speed fiber network and Internet upgrade for all buildings

• Added iPads and carts in K-2 and 6-12; new mobile device

manager for iPads; two days training in high school on apps; upgraded middle and high schools laptops on refresh program

• Upgraded middle, high and five elementary schools Safari Montage servers

Henry County Public Schools will encourage the application of technology to enhance instruction and promote

innovation.

In Progress

• LAN upgrade (switches, access points, wiring) for both high schools to implement BYOD

• Computer replacement for elementary teachers and replacing two carts of testing computers at each elementary school

• Implement district part of Safari Montage to establish digital

portfolios and sharing points for teachers; upgrade five more elementary Safari servers

Henry County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st century systems.

Accomplishments in 2012

• Lighting upgrades in some schools with energy efficient lights and/or fixtures

• Energy Supervisor met with staff in all schools to provide training in the area of energy conservation and conducted a sixth grade program on energy conservation

• Monitoring idle time and fuel useage on buses for efficiency • Using Google docs, SMARTBoards and iPads in classrooms and

holding meetings through Video conference to reduce paper consumption

Henry County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st century systems.

In Progress

• Conduct a feasibility study of our facilities showing opportunities for mechanical upgrades resulting in future energy savings (ex. upgrading lighting, HVAC, water, etc.)

• Energy Manager continues to train staff and students in energy conservation and behavioral changes to accomplish energy savings

• Continued research and development of ways to incorporate available technological devices such as SMARTBoards and iPads to use technology to the fullest and reduce paper consumption

Henry County Public Schools will engage families and the community to ensure open communication and

opportunities for student success.

Accomplishments in 2012

• Responsibilities shift to designate a person to oversee parent and community outreach

• Designated a key communicator in each school to assist with

promoting school events and accomplishments

• Conducted a protocol with the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council to assess current outreach efforts and discuss future efforts

Henry County Public Schools will engage families and the community to ensure open communication and

opportunities for student success.

In Progress

• Develop an outreach website to build capacity for parents, families, and communities to fulfill our vision that every parent be a partner in learning and share in the responsibility of their child's education

• Develop a survey for parents to assess current outreach and

engagement efforts and determine needs for future efforts • All front office staff at all sites will complete “First

Impression” training in the winter of 2012 and administrators will during the summer of 2012