Burlington High School School Improvement Plan 2011-2012

BHS Mission Statement - Burlington High School prepares students for lifelong
learning and responsible citizenship by offering a challenging, relevant curriculum and
varied activities in a safe environment.

We have nine schooI-wide expectations for student Iearning.
BHS Students wiII:

1. empIoy current technoIogy to investigate, create, communicate, and
produce
2. appIy a variety of probIem-soIving strategies
3. write effectiveIy
4. communicate oraIIy
5. read criticaIIy
6. obtain, evaIuate, anaIyze, and appIy data;
7. demonstrate seIf-controI and respect for aII individuaIs
8. pursue and participate in modes of artistic and creative expression
9. exhibit responsibIe citizenship



I. Improve the capacity of Burlington High School (Technology)

Initiatives Priority Action
Steps
Support
Resources
Staff
Responsible
Indicators of
Success
Staff and
students will
employ current
technology to
investigate,
create,
communicate,
and produce
Increased
technology will
be integrated
in all curricular
areas.

Professional
Development
Workshops
for teachers,
students and
parents
Principal,
Department
Heads, 1:1
leadership team

Increase in levels
of classroom
engagement.
Data from staff,
student, and
parent feedback.


II. Improve the capacity of Burlington High School (Curriculum,
Instruction, Assessment)

Initiatives Priority Action
Steps
Support
Resources
Staff
Responsible
Indicators of
Success
Revise
curriculum
documents
to ensure the
integration of
technology is
increased for
both instructional
practices and
assessment.

Continue
classroom
walkthrough
initiative.





Creation of
digital content
to allow for the
move away
from traditional
textbooks.

Utilize
technological
tools to use
of increase
formative
assessments

Develop a report
to parents
for updating
progress of all
students on BHS
expectations for
student learning



NEASC Standards


Look 2 learning
protocol












High school
administration

Department
Heads

High School Staff











Data showing
student success
in meeting
expectations for
student learning

Data from
learning walks














III. Improve the capacity of Burlington High School (School and
Community Resources)

Initiatives Priority Action
Steps
Support
Resources
Staff
Responsible
Indicators of
Success
Analyze staff and
building needs in
order to develop
budget

Look at
classroom spaces
and other areas
to ensure that
building is being
used to its full
potential to
benefit staff and
students




Look at projected
enrollment

Consolidate
functions
wherever
possible to
maintain
programs of
service



Aspen
Management
System

Student council,
Staff






High School
administration

High School
Department
Heads







Continued
delivery of
needed direct
and support
services

Staff and student
feedback








IV. Increase Capacity of Burlington High School (School Culture and
Leadership)

Initiatives Priority Action
Steps
Support
Resources
Staff
Responsible
Indicators of
Success
Revise policies
to ensure that
all students
have a chance
to achieve the
expectations for
student learning

Establish more
student and
parent voice/
feedback in
decision-making
Review student
handbook
policies

Implement
surveys for
greater feedback
from students
and parents
School Council

Student Council

PTSO

High School
administration

High School
Department
Heads

High School Staff

School
Committee
Achievement
data

Discipline data