Mission Statement
Francis Howell High School is committed to working in partnership with the community (staff, students, parents, and community members) to provide a quality learning environment that promotes continuous improvement for students in achievement, attachment, and awareness.
Vision Statements
The Francis Howell High School Community will provide a high quality educational experience that will result in students possessing the necessary knowledge and skills to become life-long learners and be positive contributors within their community.
Value Statements
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STAFF:
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1) We will establish clear targets and expectations that focus on learning.
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2) We will develop common formative and summative assessments that will be used to guide instructional practices.
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3) We will utilize strategic professional development to implement and evaluate effective instructional practices.
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4) We will use SMART goals to monitor the progress of our student’s’ attendance, achievement and behavior.
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5) We will model the appropriate behavior that we expect from our students.
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6) We will respect each student and staff member as a valued individual and work collaboratively in our teams to address students’ unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs.
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7) We will foster an ongoing partnership among student, family, school and community that will promote a learning atmosphere which values mutual respect, perseverance, honesty, integrity, and school pride.
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PARENT:
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1) We will model the behavior we expect from our children.
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2) We will discuss and monitor goals and expectations with our children.
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3) We will make a commitment to help our children made good decisions.
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4) We will make a commitment to attend school events such as open house, parent/.teacher conferences, etc.
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5) We will take an active role with our children’s friends.
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6) We will work to create an environment of honesty and trust with our children and the staff at FHHS.
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7) We will encourage and teach respect, integrity, character, tolerance, and responsibility.
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8) We will monitor what our children are doing in their spare time.
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9) We will work with the FHHS staff to prepare out children for a meaningful post-high school experience.
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10) We will focus on positive expectations for our children.
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11) We will communicate with our children and encourage their involvement in school activities.
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STUDENT:
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1) We will show respect for teachers, parents, community, peers, and ourselves.
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2) We will have a positive attitude and be ready to work.
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3) We will set, monitor, and strive to achieve attainable goals that stretch our abilities.
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4) We will take responsibility for learning and actions.
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5) We will support and participate in school activities.
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6) We will work to develop the skills necessary to make healthy life choices.
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2011-2012 FHHS Goal Statements
During the 11-12 school year, FHHS will demonstrate continuous improvement in student achievement, student attachment, and student awareness, through the following benchmarks:
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
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1) EOC: Meet AYP in all tested areas with an Algebra I MPI score of 779, 823 in English II, 815 in Biology, 811 in Government and 810 in English I. Also, FHHS will meet Safe Harbor requirements for IEP students in Algebra I (43.3%) and English II (56.3%).
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2) Grade Distributions: D’s and F’s during 1st semester at or below 13.1% and 2nd semester at or below 13.8%.
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3) Advanced Placement: Advanced Placement performance will improve to 63% of students scoring a 3 or better.
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4) PLC Achievement Goal: 93% of PLC teams will meet their achievement goals.
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5) ACT: composite average of 23.2.
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STUDENT ATTACHMENT:
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1) 95.4% ADA.
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2) 74% of FHHS students will participate in at least one extra-curricular activity.
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3) 96.5% graduation rate.
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STUDENT AWARENESS:
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1) Reduce tardy referrals by 10% as compared to the 10-11 school year.
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During the 11-12 school year, in order to effectively monitor the climate of FHHS, the surveys identified below will demonstrate improvement in climate through the following benchmarks:
1) Staff Climate survey questions #4, #8, and #9 will meet or exceed 76% Strongly Agree/Agree average.
2) Student Needs Assessment questions #13, #16 and #19 will meet or exceed a 3.2 average.
3) PLC Survey question #10 will meet or exceed an 8.3 average.
4) Parent Survey will meet or exceed an 81% Strongly Agree/Agree average.