Monroe County School Monroe County School District District “Constant Improvement” “Constant Improvement” State of the District Address State of the District Address 2011-2012 School Year 2011-2012 School Year Dr. Jesus Jara, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jesus Jara, Superintendent of Schools July 23, July 23, 2012 2012
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Monroe County School DistrictMonroe County School District“Constant Improvement”“Constant Improvement”
State of the District AddressState of the District Address
2011-2012 School Year2011-2012 School Year
Dr. Jesus Jara, Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Jesus Jara, Superintendent of Schools July 23, 2012July 23, 2012
District Grades 2011-2012District Grades 2011-2012 Monroe County has been recognized as an “A” rated Monroe County has been recognized as an “A” rated
school district for the past seven years.school district for the past seven years.
Of the state's 67 districts, 39 slipped a letter grade and Of the state's 67 districts, 39 slipped a letter grade and none improved.none improved. Seven earned D's compared to one last Seven earned D's compared to one last year, while the number earning C's nearly doubled to 25 year, while the number earning C's nearly doubled to 25 this year versus 13 last year.this year versus 13 last year.
More than half of the state's A-rated districts dropped a More than half of the state's A-rated districts dropped a letter grade. The number of B districts fell to 22 letter grade. The number of B districts fell to 22 compared to 23 last year. The state's compared to 23 last year. The state's virtual school school program also posted its first grade — a C.program also posted its first grade — a C.
District Grades 2011-2012District Grades 2011-2012Monroe County is ranked 9th out of 67 counties in the
state!
School Grades 2011-2012School Grades 2011-2012
Nine out of 12 schools excluding high Nine out of 12 schools excluding high schools achieved an “A” designation in schools achieved an “A” designation in performance with a more rigorous performance with a more rigorous assessment.assessment.
Gerald Adams School increased one letter Gerald Adams School increased one letter grade to achieve an “A.”grade to achieve an “A.”
School Grades School Grades School 2010-2011 School Grade 2011-2012 School Grade
Two of the three schools in Correct II status under Differentiated Accountability will obtain Correct I status. HOB achieved Correct I status, and we are awaiting the designation for the other two schools.
The Monroe County School District increased from 81% to 88% the number of seniors attending a post-secondary institution after graduation. The goal was a ten percent gain.
Nationwide recognition in The College Board’s 8th Annual AP Report to the Nation “30% or more of their graduating class earned a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam in high school.”
First AP Teacher Summit and Algebra Professional Development.
43 percent of the Monroe County School District Biology students scored in the top third as compared to 35 percent statewide.
42 percent of the Monroe County School District Geometry students scored in the top third as compared to 34 percent statewide. (8th grade students #1 in the state).
Created pathways for advanced/accelerated courses in the middle schools. (ex. Algebra, Geometry, Physical Science Honors).
667 students participated in AP Programs district wide with 1254 tests administered. 47% of the students in Monroe County achieved a three or higher, a nine percent increase from the previous year.
Improve Human Capital Moved the Internal Auditor into the Chief of Staff position and realigned District leadership.
Reinstituted guidance counselors in elementary schools.
Instituted the MCSD District Comprehensive Health Education.
The DAC, District Advisory Council completed its first year of meetings with the SAC representatives from every school improving community relations throughout the Keys. Members of the DAC participated in the Superintendent search, organization of the District Employee Recognition Banquet, and the Budget reduction priorities.