The district achievement goal states, “90 percent of all students will be on or above grade level in reading, math, writing, and science by 2011. The achievement gap in student performance will be cut in half by 2009.” This goes hand in hand with the district’s belief that a well-rounded education is important to each student’s success.
Beginning in the fall of 2007, all LPS schools will provide time for teachers to meet together to have frequent, consistent, and data-driven conversations about student achievement. These meetings are called Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). There are 10 late-start days built into next year’s calendar that allow time for PLCs to take place.