Board Goals for 2007-08

1. Continue to support the instruction of the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) in Grades K, 1, 2, and 7 Math and Grades 3, 4, and 5 Science in grades/subject areas that have been fully implemented.
   
2. Fully implement the new Georgia Performance Standards in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 8 Math; Grades K, 1, 2, and 8 Science; and Grades 6-12 Social Studies.
   
3. Train K-5 teachers on the Georgia Performance Standards for Social Studies and train high school teachers/administrators on the Georgia Performance Standards for Math I.
   
4. Continue implementation of Writing and Math Workshops at all elementary schools for students in Grades K-6.
   
5. Conduct system-wide training in the effective teaching of reading at all elementary schools in Grades K-6 through services and support of consultants and system literacy coaches.
   
6. Provide a math support class and a literacy focused study skills class as required electives for 9th grade students struggling in math and reading.
   
7. Continue to focus on student achievement at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and improve test scores in all subject areas.
   
8. Renovate East Central Elementary School and West Central Elementary School during the summer of 2007. Construct a six classroom addition at West Central Elementary School prior to January 2008.
   
9. Improve reading performance by the completion of second grade such that 90% of students meet DIBELS grade level benchmark expectations.
   
10. Implement the Bridge Program, a dual enrollment collaboration of Rome High School and Coosa Valley Technical College, for students that wish to pursue a technical college degree.