Our Promises

Every student is known by name, strength, need; and every student graduates ready for college, career, and life.

• Every student is known by name, strength, and need by at least one adult.
• Teachers will increase/focus instruction from direct to engaged and empowered instructional opportunities.
• 90% of 3^rd graders will read at or above grade level.
• 90% of 9^th graders will successfully complete Algebra I.
• 90% of graduates will successfully complete an advanced placement, transcripted, industry credential, or dual enrollment credit class.
• 90% of graduates will complete college ready indicators as detailed at redefiningready.org.
• 90% of graduates will complete career ready indicators as detailed at redefiningready.org.
• Increase graduation rate by 1% each year to 92% rate for 2022.
• 100% of students will have an academic and career plan that includes a post high school plan.

Efficient, effective, and caring interactions with our students, parents, and community.

• 85% of Parents on the Studer Parent Survey agree they are satisfied with their child’s school.
• 85% of Employees on the Studer Employee Surveys agree their immediate supervisors and district leaders support a best place to work environment, and satisfactory communication practices.
• 85% of Parents on the Studer Parent Survey agree that “My family is treated with respect at this school.”

Challenging, fulfilling and enjoyable work environment for our employees.

• Maintain a certified staff retention rate at a minimum of 95%.
• Increase non-certified staff retention rate by 1% each year to 93% for 2022.
• All staff will participate in ongoing job-embedded professional development.

Continuous monitoring and re-alignment of district resources.

• Maintain a balanced budget.
• Utilize the SDJ capital improvement plan to maintain district infrastructure/buildings and honors past investments.
• Utilize the SDJ information technology plan that is forward looking and supports student needs.
• Prioritize energy/resource efficiency solutions and improvements.
• Develop and implement employee compensation models that recruit and retain talented staff and are sustainable under the current state aid system.

Prioritize the safety, health, and wellness of our school community.

• Maintain student immunization rates above 90%.
• Minimize incurred cost of Workers Compensation by 2% each year through minimizing significant injuries by making employees more aware of minor injuries.
• Maintain a low accident rate while striving for zero student accidents.
• 85% of parents on the Studer Parent Survey agree that “School promotes a safe environment for my children to learn.”