Policy 1 – PURPOSE OF DISTRICT 27J

Date Adopted: January 27, 2009

Revised: May 25, 2010, June 14, 2011,November 27, 2012,October 27, 2015, Goals

April 26, 2016, October 24, 2017, March 9, 2021, September 24, 2025

1. Global Goal:

In partnership with our families and the community, 27J Schools empowers every student today to take control of their future tomorrow.

Students achieve academic excellence.

1. The graduation rate will increase by 2% per year until 95% is attained at which it will not drop lower.
2. A) Every student will graduate from High School prepared to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college, enter the workforce with employment credentials, or enlist in the military. B) 27J Schools’ matriculation rate will increase by 2% every year.
3. The 27J School District will increase the Academic Growth and Performance Score by 2.5 points or more per year, based on the 27J Academic Dashboard. 
4. (A) Each 27J managed school will increase the percentage of students who are demonstrating proficient social emotional skills by 2% each year until every student demonstrates proficient social emotional skills. (B) Each 27J managed school will decrease the percentage of students demonstrating “at risk” behavior by 2% until there are no students behaving “at risk”. (C) 80% of district managed schools will have an accomplishing rating on the 27J Schools Climate/Culture Dashboard.