School Improvement

A charter school's mission must truly get at the core of the reason why the school exists. The mission of James C. Wright Middle School is to successfully educate all students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to participate fully in an evolving global society by providing...

• comprehensive, integrated, thematic learning;
• a multicultural/multi-ethnic curriculum and staff;
• innovative, flexible ways of teaching and learning; and
• an environment characterized by challenge, support and respect

• participatory decision-making by students, families, and all staff about school affairs;
• student involvement in many aspects of their learning;
• small class sizes;
• recruitment and retention of students and exemplary staff;
• extensive use of technology and the arts; and
• partnerships with families, business, educational, cultural, and community resources.

1. MMSD will have a graduation rate of 100%
2. One hundred percent of students will successfully complete their chosen individual academic programs.
3. Within a year of graduation, 100% of graduates will continue their success in a post secondary educational program or be self-sufficient in another endeavor.

• Defining Mission, Vision & Values
• Strategic Planning
• The Quality Journey: steps to competitiveness
• Developing a Charter School Mission Statement

James C. Wright Wright Middle School pursues two distinct avenues for improving the quality of their school.

1. Annually, all teachers, administrators and staff participate in the formal district-wide School Improvement Process. The process includes setting specific goals and objectives each year.
   
   

   1998-1999 Goals	Students and staff will show an improved rating on how students treat each other... There will be a 150% increase in the number of students and staff who report that they feel their property is safe in school...	1998-1999 Results Summary
   1999-2000 Goal	All students will demonstrate increased respect for themselves, others and property, and will take personal responsibility for their actions. (2 year goal)	1999-2000 Results Summary
   2000-2001 Goal	All students will demonstrate increased respect for themselves, others and property, and will take personal responsibility for their actions. (2 year goal)	2000-2001 Summaries: Midyear & Final

   
   
2. Special events throughout the school year contribute to the positive climate in the school.