3. Head of Schools Welcome From the New Guy Tonight’s Purpose Celebrate the year so far Look at where we are going Communicate to you about POP and upcoming events
7. 2010-2011 Enrollment Preschool- 115 and over 70 on the wait list Elementary- 224 with capped grades at K, 3, and 7 Elementary school enrollment up roughly 40 students from 2009-2010 school year.
8. That our children might know him 3 years ago a plan was implemented to revitalize Prince of Peace School. Using a 13 step plan, Prince of Peace focused on these 5 areas of our school Excellence in Education Faith and discipleship in Jesus Christ Healthy, well-rounded young adults Partnership with parents Affordable quality education SMT (School Ministry Team) has been responsible to oversee the completion of this plan
9. That our children might know him Cont. 1. Revised Scope and Sequence 2. Technology Integration 3. Expanded Fine Arts 4. Faculty Development-discipleship training 5. Health Education 6. Foreign Language 7. Learning Differences 8. Faculty Training 9. Facilities 10. Reorganize Administration 11. Hire and retain quality faculty and staff 12. Scholarships 13. Expand Preschool
12. Assessment Scantron Electronic Standardized Tests For grades 2-8 Provides instant feed back for the subject areas of Math Science Language Arts Reading Gives tools to help strengthen areas that students are struggling
15. High Lights Harvest Festival Preschool Welcome Picnic Preschool Advent Service Outdoor Education Ardenwood Farm Trip Joseph Who? FAME Thanksgiving Feast Chapel Buddy Class Activities
20. Additional 3rd Grade We are planning on adding a second 3rd grade class to continue growth and expansion Plans for classroom reorganization are being looked at Grade expansion allows us to keep class sizes small
22. Campus Security We are looking at ways to increase the security of the school campus during the day. Faculty and staff are already wearing picture i.ds., new cameras are being installed, and other actions are being explored to ensure the safety of the children.
23. New School Management Software Ease of management and access to student information On-line grade book for all teachers* One-stop shopping for grades, calendars, and schedules* Mass email system *looking at grade levels and expectations for recording grades, and posting assignments
24. Jr. High Remodel Exploring/evaluating/revising for 2011-2012 schedules electives homework grading policies discipline structure high school readiness
25. School wide areas of assessment Homework Discipline/class management Technology Communication Opportunities for parent support education Opportunities for additional help and support for students with learning challenges
26. Big Items to explore Preschool expansion- second site POP High School
27. Our challenge As we grow and expand over the next few years, our challenge is to keep the “small school community” while we become a bigger school Continue to be a school of choice- always strive to be the best for our students and families
28. What can you do Help with security- check in/check out in the office during the school day If you cannot pick up your child by 3:15, use after school care- students will be sent after 3:15 Work through the system to address issues and concerns Continue being positive about Prince of Peace
