Anchor Goal 1

Implementation and Outcome Goals for 2018-19

The Anchor Goals in Action Plan 3.0 establish the goals and values that drive our work – including our work in the Office of Research and Evaluation. Anchor Goal 1 states that 100% of students will graduate ready for college or career.


To reach this Anchor Goal, outcome goals for the 2018-19 school year include:

High School

  1. At least 75% of 9th grade students will  be on track to earn a minimum of 5 quality credits each marking period.
  2. At least 60% of students will attend 95% of days or more. (No more than 15% of students will attend less than 85% of days.)
  3. At least 90% of 9th grade students will have 0 out-of-school suspensions.
  4. At least 95% of 12th grade students will be on track for graduation.

Middle School

  1. At least 75% of students will earn A’s and B’s in all core courses.
  2. At least 60% of students will attend at least 95% of days or more.
  3. At least 90% of students with will have 0 out-of-school suspensions.
  4. No more than 20% of students will score below basic on the Reading and Math PSSA.

To reach these outcome goals, implementation goals for the 2018-19 school year include:

High School

  1. All 9th grade students will be progress monitored at least twice monthly for attendance.
  2. All 9th grade students will be progress monitored at least twice quarterly for credit attainment (Interim Reports and Marking Terms.)
  3. All 9th grade students will have access to in-year credit recovery.
  4. All 11th grade students will be progress monitored by the end of 11th grade for credit attainment.
  5. All incoming 9th grade IEPs will be reviewed annually to ensure the standards are aligned to HS diploma requirements.
  6. 100% of schools will offer at least one advanced course option.

Middle School

  1. All students are progress monitored for grades twice quarterly.
  2. All students are progress monitored at least twice monthly for attendance.
  3. All schools will utilize a strategy that promotes single school culture and focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors.