Montpelier School Board
Ends and Indicators
DRAFT – 11/3/08

Mission

Students will be capable, motivated contributors to their local, national, and world communities.

Values

To that end, we value student-centered education, excellence, economic sustainability, passion, courage, and a safe, healthy and caring environment. 

Ends

1.    Students master a core body of knowledge and cognitive skills, based on state standards.     

Indicators:  (emphasis on trends relative to a relevant comparison group such as students from across the state)

DRA
NECAP
Kindergarten Screening		SAT Scores
Profiles
Life Skills Portfolios

2.    Using core knowledge from across disciplines, students think critically, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, solve problems, and act creatively.

Indicators:

Service Learning ProjectsLearning portfolios of meaningful work

3.    Individual students at all ages and ability levels engage in rigorous, relevant, and inspiring learning which prepares them for success in school and beyond.

Indicators: (emphasis on trends for subgroups and/or relative to relevant comparison group)

AP participation rates and scores
Drop-out rate
Evidence of quality, including awards and other recognitions
Post-secondary plans
Surveys that measure passion for learning
Senior-level exit surveys to measure passion
Post-graduate feedback sessions
Tech student success measures
Correlation of subject-matter grades with standardized assessments
Subgroup data (e.g., gender or income) on indicators for Ends #1
Learning portfolios of meaningful work

4.    Students act as responsible citizens. 

Indicators:  (emphasis on trends)

Bullying/harassment reports
School climate surveys
Learning portfolios of meaningful work
Co-curricular participation rates
Discipline reports