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This strategic plan challenges us, as a community, to embrace bOLd GOALs for every child in Highline. It is driven by our deep bELiEF in our students' abilities and by their own AspirAtiOns for their future. OUR 2017 Goals High School 16 in Algebra MAstEry by Grade 3 At least 19 out of 20 students entering Kindergarten in 2013 will meet or exceed standards in all core subjects by the end of Grade 3. W e will… At least 19 out of 20 students entering Grade 6 in 2013 will pass Algebra by the end of Grade 9. W e will… a strong, early dEvELOp • • ExpAnd partnerships with families, local preschools and caregivers, community organizations, and cities to ensure high-quality learning and smooth transitions for incoming Kindergarten students. • • • • prOvidE rigorous, developmentally appropriate, full-day Kindergarten programs for all students, free of charge. • invEst in continuing education to ensure that all teachers, leaders, and staff are highly skilled and supported. inCOrpOrAtE K-12 learning pathways and current technology into math programs at all levels. EnsurE successful • idEntiFy the needs of • trAnsFOrM student utiLizE age-appropriate assessments for monitoring student growth and effectiveness of instructional practices across grade levels, and provide early intervention to support struggling students. math foundation for elementary students through sustained guidance, resources, and professional development for K-5 teachers. • iMpLEMEnt Pre-K to Grade 3 instruction aligned to Common Core Standards. GrAduAtiOn suCCEss At least 19 out of 20 students entering Grade 9 in 2013 will graduate prepared to choose their future. W e will… students through EnGAGE • • iMpLEMEnt an advisory • CrEAtE pathways for transition in math classes in Grades 6 – 9 by aligning standards, assessments, and materials. program that ensures every high school student is known by name, strength, and need. meeting graduation requirements, (e.g., competency-based portfolio, credit recovery) and an early-warning system to help students stay on track. • prOvidE every student with community experiences and/or work-based internships prior to graduating from high school. • COnnECt teachers, leaders, students and teachers early and accelerate support at all levels. engagement and performance in math by facilitating teachers' and leaders' mastery of instructional practices and concepts. interest-driven programs, culturally-responsive practices, personalized learning, and timely feedback that pushes them to take responsibility for their own learning. and staff to effective strategies, professional development, and resources for facilitating academic and socio-emotional growth of high school students.