
The Strategic Plan for Paterson Public Schools 2014 – 2019
Dr. Donnie W. Evans, State District Superintendent
Vision Statement:
To be the leader in educating New Jersey’s urban youth
Mission Statement:
To prepare each student for success in the college/university of their choosing and in their chosen career
Priority I: Effective Academic Programs – Paterson students can achieve at a high level and this district is fully committed to preparing all students for college and their future career. The district will continue to implement a wide array of high impact interventions to accelerate student achievement (growth in test scores and graduation rates) and to help ensure students are comfortable with 21st century learning skills.
Goal 1: Increase achievement levels-expected growth by 20 percentage points for grades 3-11 by 2019
Goal 2: Increase graduation rate of students
Goal 3: Increase college preparedness
Goal 4: Create Student Centered Supports where all students are engaged in school
Goal 5: Technology and 21st century learning
Priority II: Creating and Maintaining Healthy School Cultures – The district is dedicated to creating and maintaining safe, caring and orderly schools. We will continue to implement the Paterson Effective Schools Model which includes ten dimensions of school effectiveness to fundamentally change the culture and climate of schools as well as the district office.
Goal 1: The Paterson Effective Schools Model (PESM)
Goal 2: Reconfigure schools to increase student engagement
Goal 3: Revise Student Assignment/School Choice Plan
Goal 4: Create/maintain clean and safe schools that meet 21st century learning standards
Priority III: Family and Community Engagement – Paterson schools and district culture must be inviting and responsive to the needs of our students, parents and community, as all stakeholders are needed to help support our district mission and to play an active role in its achievement.
Goal 1: Increase parent and family involvement by expanding and improving PTOs/PTAs
Goal 2: Create more Full Service Community Schools
Goal 3: Expand partnerships with Community Organizations, Agencies, and Institutions
Goal 4: Increase parent education opportunities to meet parents’ needs
Priority IV: Efficient and Responsive Operations – The district’s administrative offices must be well organized, procedures are well-known, and interactions are built on the principles of exemplary customer service. Improved communications (both internal and external) as well as ongoing training of our staff are essential components of an effective and responsive organization.
Goal 1: Improve Internal and External Communication
Goal 2: Strengthen customer service orientation in schools and district offices
Goal 3: Increase Accountability for Performance
Goal 4: Increase administrative and staff capacity
High Schools Renewal Initiative
HIGH SCHOOL RENEWAL COMMITTEE
High School Renewal
High School Advisory Committee
SCHOOLS
Alternative High Schools
John F. Kennedy High School
Eastside High School Transformation
- 3 Schools-Within-A-School
PROJECTS
Progression Plan
High School Transcript Review Process
Dual Enrollment/AP Courses (Effective Academic Programs)
Family and Community Engagement
School Choice – High Schools |
School Choice
High School Academies Brochure for 2018-19 School Year:
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Spanish
Arabic
Elementary School Choice
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Spanish