School Goals

By: Jessica Burke, Mackenzie Smith, Arianna Franco, Ruby

Kelly-Keifer, and Noemi Alameda
West Deptford High School
Gloucester County
 Core Beliefs

- Absences: This school believes that absences impact a students ability to

succeed in school. So being absent is not something they are okay with.

- Violence: West Deptford High School thinks that disciplining students after
something bad has been done is necessary for a positive change in the
community and school.

- School Pride: This school's takes lots of pride and spreads the statement
of taking pride in the school. It is shown through their sports
achievements/events and through academic achievements/clubs.

- Level of Education: Most teachers are hired with at least a Bachelor’s

degree. This shows that the school believes in having a bachelors is good
enough to teach there.
Analysis
Absences- By this chart it is clear that
West Deptford High School (Over 15)
has a low percentage of absences
compared to the younger students,
which is great. This may be from
student’s maturing and taking
responsibility being in a higher grade
level. But, this could also be from what
the school already enforces with the
students to make sure absences are
taken seriously.
Analysis
Violence- Looking into the
chart, it states the
consequences/discipline
given to the students who
were involved in some sort
of violence. It is clear that
suspensions happened
often from 2018-2019. This
meaning many children
are punished for the things
they have done.
Analysis
Level of Education: The chart
shown explains clearly that many
teachers were hired with a
Bachelor's Degree. Some other
school might hire more teachers
with a Master’s Degree, but for
West Deptford High School, from
reading this chart, Bachelor’s is
there go-to.
 Implementing these beliefs

- A way to implement less students being absent is incorporating discipline. If

students continue being absent with no consequences, it will continue and
affect their education.
- The best way to implement a good change in the community of West Deptford
and within the schools is to make sure consequences are given to students
who deserve it. Putting students in line and making them learn from their
mistakes is the best way to enforce this belief.
- Implementing a Bachelor’s Degree level of education from teachers is by
simply making sure each teacher at least has a bachelor’s degree. And
clearly, it is okay to hire teachers with a higher level of education.
 Jefferson’s Beliefs

Jefferson believed in developing local leadership and that students are chosen
based on ability to move forward. This being said, it is obvious from the data
that West Deptford High School demonstrates some of Jefferson’s beliefs.

West Deptford HS does not allow students to move onto the next grade if the
students missed too many days of school. This demonstrates being chosen to
move forward, clearly those students are not ready for the next level of learning.

West Deptford wants local leadership, and violence would not show if a student
is developing local leadership, resulting in consequences to change their
actions. So after looking at West Deptfords information, it is showing that they
follow Jeffersons Beliefs in their own way.
 Website Review
West Deptford
High School’s
website is concise,
pleasing to look at,
and easy to navigate
for students, staff,
and parents.

https://hs.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/
Woodstown High School
Salem County
 Analysis

Graduation Rates: Since after 2017, the data above shows that school-wide targets for graduation rates has
not been met. In 2017, the target was met with a school-wide percentage rate of 95.7%, but notably,
economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities did not reach their target percentage in
either 2017 or 2018. Another interesting trend of a decrease in graduation rates specifically resides in the
year of 2018, which could help identify a temporary influence that caused a dip in graduation rates.
Analysis
Chronic Absenteeism:

- It is easily seen that there is an overwhelming amount

of students that are absent 6 or more days
throughout the year
- The percentages of chronic absenteeism for African
Americans and economically disadvantaged students
did not meet the state average

Violence:

- The percentage of students being disciplined is very

high
- Number of incidents pertaining to violence, weapons,
bullying, etc. were also extremely high
 Core Beliefs
● Wolverine P.A.C.K. (Pride, Acceptance, Community, Kindness)
● Everyone plays a key role in helping everyone feel welcome and apart of the school community by
embracing other’s differences
● Anti-Bullying district
● “Improve the learning environment for all students, focusing on: achievement levels by increasing
NJSLA state assessment scores by an average of 5% in Mathematics 9 and 10, and 3 %
district-wide, delivery of instruction in all subject areas, and identifying, through the use of data,
areas in the curriculum that need improvement and revision.” (shows theme of the importance of
achievement levels)
● “Work with all stakeholders to build a culture in the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional Schools
characterized by positive and committed people, engaged families and community members, and
innovative learning experiences.”
● “Build a connected learning community, broadening productive partnerships and services to meet
the needs of all students and to more effectively communicate with parents and district residents
with a balanced perspective so as not to over communicate.” (shows theme of equity/inclusivity)
 Implementation of Core Beliefs
Implementation of Core Beliefs: Demonstration of Jeffersonian beliefs:

- Equity and Inclusivity: providing all students - This school district does demonstrate
with the same initiatives, opportunities, and Jeffersonian beliefs due to the
classes implementation of the ideas dealing with
- Anti-Bullying beliefs: create a positive equity and equal learning for all, no matter
environment where students feel safe and ethnicity, race, etc.
welcome
- Importance of Achievement Levels:
implement more assessment practice,
increase advertisement for higher-level
classes, and create a positive classroom
environment where students are willing to
learn
 Website Review
Woodstown High
School’s website has
employment
opportunities and
the Woodstown-
Pilesgrove Regional
District Calendar
on the home page
for ease of access.

https://www.woodstown.org/Domain/8
James Clemens High School
Alabama
 Core Beliefs
● The board of education not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs and
activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups.
● The Madison City Schools’ Code of Student Conduct (CSC) describes the
rules and standards of conduct and discipline that will be maintained and
enforced every school year.
● All Students are expected to respect the nation’s flag no matter what that
students beliefs are.
● Attendence is very important to the curriculum. Students will not receive
credit for and will not be allowed to make up any assignments, tests,
work, activities, etc., missed during unexcused absences.
 Implementing Core Beliefs & Jefferson’s Beliefs:
Implementation of Core Beliefs: Demonstration of Jefferson’s Beliefs:

● Board of Edu. does not discriminate: Each The Madison School District
student should feel comfortable attending
demonstrates Jefferson’s core beliefs
class each day, having the same
opportunities as the person next to them. because their main focus is equal
● Code of Student Conduct: A set of rules education no matter what a student’s
and standards have been taught for background is. The faculty prioritizes
students to ensure they are focusing on
their students to ensure they are on
their studies. I would ensure all students
receive help if they struggle with certain the road to be successful.The distrcit
areas at school. wants their students to be involved in
● Attendance policy: Students will not their opportunities, just like Jefferson.
receive credit for unexcused
work/days.I would make the students
aware of this policy by reminding them
Discipline: Attendance:
S
All Students- 3% T All Students- 10%

White Students- 3% A White Students- 13%

T Black Students- 7%
Black Students- 6%
S
Asain Students- 3%
Asain Students- <1%
Hispanic Students- <1%
Hispanic Students- 2%
Low income households:
16% of the students are low income.
87% of low income students graduate
(The state average in Alabama for
low income students graduating is
84%).
The test scores of low income
student were consistantly 20-30
points lower than the other
students.
Students with disabilities:
34% of the time students are being
disciplined, it is a student with
disabilities.
Less than 1% of students with
disabilities are chronically absent.
The students with disabilities are
testing 30-50 points lower than the
other students.
 Website Review
Also a fairly nice
website, James
Clemens High
School has helpful
dropdown tabs and
a slideshow of
proud moments for
the school displayed
on the home page.

https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/jchs