South Miami Senior High School Case Study
TD #4
Does this truly represent the philosophy the majority of the faculty, staff, and leadership of your school?
There is absolutely no doubt that the school's vision and mission statement truly represent the philosophy the majority of the faculty. South Miami Senior High School increased its school grade of a "C" back in 2011 to a grade of an "A" in 2012. The school's graduation rate rose by more than 10 percentage points from the former years, marking a great achievement stride for the school and district. South Miami Senior High School also obtained the award of "Magnet School of Distinction" recognizing the efforts of the magnet students, teachers, and the school this past school year.
• How was the vision statement developed?
It was developed based on the necessity to prepare our students to succeed in tomorrow's global community.
• How long ago was it developed?
It was developed back in …show more content…
Like The Academy of American Studies in Long Island, New York, South Miami Senior High has the school’s vision written on the walls. Also, the school’s song reminds students of how important the school’s vision is.
Consider the vision of the Academy of American Studies in Long Island, New York:
“The Academy of American Studies is a college-preparatory high school emphasizing American history, literature, and culture through four years of American studies. We strive to build a cooperative community of life-long college and career learners through a spirited partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff, and educational partners.” Principal William Bassell shared that "sustaining a vision needs work. You revisit on an ongoing basis the key elements of what we believe in.”
Then respond to at least three classmates' postings. Your posting should be at least 300 words and meet the other expectations of the: Discussion Rubric. Your participation in this discussion should be completed before midnight
Does this truly represent the philosophy the majority of the faculty, staff, and leadership of your school?
There is absolutely no doubt that the school's vision and mission statement truly represent the philosophy the majority of the faculty. South Miami Senior High School increased its school grade of a "C" back in 2011 to a grade of an "A" in 2012. The school's graduation rate rose by more than 10 percentage points from the former years, marking a great achievement stride for the school and district. South Miami Senior High School also obtained the award of "Magnet School of Distinction" recognizing the efforts of the magnet students, teachers, and the school this past school year.
• How was the vision statement developed?
It was developed based on the necessity to prepare our students to succeed in tomorrow's global community.
• How long ago was it developed?
It was developed back in …show more content…
Like The Academy of American Studies in Long Island, New York, South Miami Senior High has the school’s vision written on the walls. Also, the school’s song reminds students of how important the school’s vision is.
Consider the vision of the Academy of American Studies in Long Island, New York:
“The Academy of American Studies is a college-preparatory high school emphasizing American history, literature, and culture through four years of American studies. We strive to build a cooperative community of life-long college and career learners through a spirited partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff, and educational partners.” Principal William Bassell shared that "sustaining a vision needs work. You revisit on an ongoing basis the key elements of what we believe in.”
Then respond to at least three classmates' postings. Your posting should be at least 300 words and meet the other expectations of the: Discussion Rubric. Your participation in this discussion should be completed before midnight