A1

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 * __Question A1:__**

__ FINDINGS __ **
 * //To what extent does the school have a clearly stated vision or purpose based on its student needs, current educational research and the belief that all students can achieve high levels?//
 * We have a clearly stated vision which was reviewed and accepted by the school's stakeholders.
 * As a staff, we continuously examine research based strategies to close the achievement gap, develop and implement better assessment techniques, and incorporate them into our vision which ensures success for all students.
 * Our vision is broad, yet direct, in that all of the members of this campus work to close the achievement gap and create an environment and potential for success for all of the students.

__EVIDENCE__
 * Vision Posters and revised ESLR posters (present in all of our classrooms/offices)
 * Effective Schools conference attendance by many staff members
 * Vision posted on marquee
 * Strategies for Success booklet aimed at synthezing current best practices for instructional purposes.

**// To what extent is the school's purpose supported by the governing board and the central administration and further defined by expected schoolwide learning results and the academic standards? //** __FINDINGS__
 * ESLRs were crafted by both focus groups and school leadership to fit the needs of our student body.
 * We have ESLRs which were reviewed, revised, and voted on by all of the school's stakeholders.
 * Our school's purpose is aligned with the district's goals (see below), in terms of high achievement for all students, professional development to develop techniques to get this achievement, and even creating an environment where students can learn.
 * Principal's have a voice within the superintendent's office through regular meetings where the concerns and needs of the school are addressed.
 * Department chairs have a voice within the central administration through regular monthly meetings with the director of assessment and the asst. superintendent.

__EVIDENCE__
 * Meeting minutes/version of ESLR/development of items
 * Monthly leadership meeting minutes
 * CJUHSD Goals (below)
 * Meeting minutes with district administration

CJUHSD's GOALS


 * GOAL #1**

To provide a rigorous and enriching curriculum based on content standards, which requires __**high achievement from all students.**__


 * GOAL #2**

To foster personal responsibility, ethical citizenship and self-worth through academic and personal achievement.


 * GOAL #3**

To encourage continued professional growth from our highly qualified and dedicated staff.


 * GOAL #4**

To establish a safe climate in which all students can learn.


 * GOAL #5**

To include parents and community as partners in the efforts to realize the District's goals.