1. 1 Jefferson Davis County Schools A District “On The Move” Celebrating Our Success!!!

2. Celebrating Our Success!! 2 JDCS Contract with Our Community: The District’s Goals Improve Academic Achievement. Increase Leadership Capacity. Strengthen Communication Among Stakeholders. Improve the Environment for Learning. Develop and Implement a Sound Operational Budget and Organizational Plan.

4. Timely & Targeted Interventions for Students

5. Individualized Academic Plan for Each Student – Success Blueprint

7. Leadership Coaches for Principals

9. Parent Advisory Meetings

10. Connect Ed Communications System

13. Community Input in Budgeting

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16. Celebrating Our Success!! 10 JDCS holds steady in ADA…

17. Celebrating Our Success!! 11 No Child Left Behind – Federal Accountability Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

18. Celebrating Our Success!! 12 The performance classifications for the state’s accountability model are determined by the following: (a) Achievement - the percentage of students who are performing at criterion levels (minimum, basic, proficient, and advanced) and (b) Growth - the degree to which student performance has improved over time (based on an expected growth value for the school). (c) Achievement and growth are combined to produce the Quality of Distribution Index (QDI) for each school.

19. Celebrating Our Success!! 13 QDI scores are used to assign school ratings as follows: Star High Performing Successful Academic Watch Low Performing At-Risk of Failing Failing

20. Celebrating Our Success!! 14 JDCS results…

21. Celebrating Our Success!! 15 JDCS growth in QDI over time… Jeff Davis ranked in the top 10 of “school districts” with the highest QDI gains!!!

22. Jefferson DavisSATP: Percent Passing

23. Jefferson Davis SATP: Proficiency Comparison

24. Jefferson Davis Algebra I Proficiency

25. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

26. Jefferson Davis - MCT2 Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

27. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Performance Level 2009 2010

28. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

29. Jefferson DavisMCT2: Mathematics Performance Level 2009 2010

30. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Performance Level 2009 2010

31. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

32. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

33. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

34. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

35. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Mathematics Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

36. Jefferson Davis - MCT2: Language Arts Proficiency Comparison 2009 2010

37. Celebrating Our Success!! 31 JDCS manages funds and operations to create a fiscally sound school district… District Maintenance Fund Balance June 2007 (Deficit) $1,011,288.01 August 2010 (Surplus) $3,172,655.12 District Reserve $2,300,000 Total 16th Section $26,087,810.15

39. The district is among the top 10 school districts that gained the most in QDI scores.

40. The district’s rating moved from At Risk of Failing to Academic Watch.

42. There are too many students who score in the minimal category on state testing.

43. The graduation rate is still unacceptable.

45. Provide better and more consistent information to parents about college and career readiness – the benefits of rigorous coursework.

47. Establish a vision for your child.

48. Discuss school expectations EVERY DAY.

49. Require your child to read to you.

50. Read with your child – all ages.

51. Talk to your children about college and know which courses lead to college preparation.

52. Visit the school and your child’s classes.