Jefferson County Public Schools ESS Program Goals

The overall focus is to design effective programs for Extended School Services. Effective programs provide opportunities for students in the Jefferson County Public Schools to succeed at high levels. To achieve this overall purpose the specific goals are as follows:

Program Goals

  1. To enhance performance of students who are having difficulty in Core Content areas.
  2. To provide additional instruction to students who are in danger o failing.
  3. To close the achievement gap of low performing students

We will use the following measures to determine success:

  • Decrease the number of students in the Stanine 1, 2, 3, and Novice categories in the areas of Math and/or Reading or who have scored a zero on the Act WorkKeys.
  • 80% of the students entering ESS with a failing grade will improve their grades in reading and/or mathematics by on or more letter grades.
  • Align the school’s Extended School Services Program plan with ESS program criteria
  • 100% of schools will meet timelines for submission of reports, forms, and applications for the school year.

Last Update: 5/25/07