Goals

DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Goal Statement: Develop Competent High School Graduates

1. Develop Literate Students
   • Achievement of proficiency levels in reading, writing, communication, mathematics, and science that meet district content standards
   • Allocation of resources directed toward instructional and professionaldevelopment in the areas of language arts, mathematics, and science
   • Emphasis on literacy skill development throughout the curriculum
   • Emphasis on English language development for speakers of other languages

    

2. Prepare Students for the School-to-Career/College Transition
   • Development of individualized career/academic plans
   • Participation in business, community, and college experiences
   • Development of course work to integrate academic and career concepts and demonstrate relationships between academics and professional life
   • Emphasis on increasing graduation rate and reducing dropouts

    

3. Increase School Readiness
   • Emphasis on preschool parent educational training and support
   • Expansion of student enrollment and curriculum enrichment
   • Dissemination of district ECE Continuum to both public and private daycare providers to foster a common citywide ECE focus

    

4. Increase Community Participation
   • Enhancement of site-based decision-making opportunities
   • Expansion of the role of schools in the life of the community
   • Emphasis on strengthening community education efforts
   • Development of schools as neighborhood centers
   • Coordination of Denver Community School with other agencies and district programs

Adopted 9/25/97