RAVENSWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MISSION STATEMENT

The Ravenswood City School District works collaboratively to create a quality

instructional program which empowers students to make choices, achieve their personal best

and be productive and responsible members of our society.

VISION STATEMENT

The Ravenswood City School District will be nationally recognized as a model of

educational excellence that prepares all students to succeed and contribute to a changing world.

CORE VALUES

not in priority order

    The Ravenswood City School District values . . .

•   High academic standards -- rigor
•  High expectations for academic achievement
• Highly qualified, inspiring and exemplary teachers
• Cultural and linguistic strengths of staff, students and community to support academic success
• Parent and community involvement to support academic success
•  Highly effective collaborative relationships amongst students, staff, community and parents
• Zealous, passionate and committed stakeholders

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS:  3R’S AND ABC

RESULTS:                Assessing and monitoring students’ work to improve instruction

RELATIONSHIPS:   Building collaborative relationships among staff, students, parents and community

RESPONSIBILITY: Creating a system of accountability that is responsive to students, parents, staff and community

THREE-YEAR GOALS

2007-2010

·    By August 30, 2010, 58% of students will score at the proficient level or above in English language arts and mathematics as measured by the California Standards Test as well as meet all NCLB proficiency requirements for numerically significant subgroups.

·    By June 2010, 85% of Ravenswood middle school students will transition successfully to high school as measured by a passing score in English language arts and mathematics on the 10^th grade CAHSEE.

·    By the June 30, 2010, retention of all staff will increase to 90%.  Beginning in June 2007, the retention rate will increase by 33% from baseline to goal.  (Example: if baseline is 81% in 2007; then it should be 84% in 2008, 87% in 2009, and 90% in 2010)

·    Increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency

·    Ensure fiscal solvency