KEY CONDITIONS FOR ACCELERATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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An organizational structure and process through which the faculty can
develop action plans for implementing the HSTW goals and key practices.
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A school principal with strong and effective leadership who supports,
encourages, and actively participates with the faculty in implementing
the HSTW goals and key practices.
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A school division superintendent and school board who support the faculty
and school administration in carrying out the HSTW goals and key practices.
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Leadership from the principal to involve parents and the community in
the design and implementation of the school's improvement process.
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Leadership from the division superintendent to involve employers, parents,
community representatives, and postsecondary institutions in the design
and implementation of a program to prepare students for both postsecondary
education and employment.
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A commitment from the division superintendent and school board to enable
high school staff to work with feeder middle school staff to coordinate
and articulate curriculum/instruction and program planning in preparing
middle school students for high school.
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A commitment from the division superintendent and school board to provide
financial support for instructional materials, time for teachers to meet
and plan, and the staff development needed to implement the HSTW goals
and key practices.
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A commitment from the division superintendent and school board to include
computer/technology skills as components of every student's education.