Strategic Goals
Goal 1: ACT
Cheatham County ACT scores will increase by .3 in the ACT Composite score, English score, Math score, and reading score as measured on the 2008 Cheatham County Report Card 3 year average for ACT.
Goal 2: Language Arts
In grades 3 – 8, the percentage of students scoring proficient/advanced in Language Arts in all subgroups will meet/exceed the NCLB target of 89% with an increase of 2% proficient/advanced in all subgroups.
In grades 9 – 12, the percentage of students scoring proficient/advanced in Language Arts in all subgroups will meet or exceed the NCLB target of 93% with an increase of 2% proficient/advanced in all subgroups.
Goal 3: Math
In grades 3 – 12, the percentage of students scoring proficient/advanced in Math in all subgroups will meet/exceed the NCLB target of 86% with an increase of 2% proficient/advanced in all subgroups.
Goal 4: TVAAS
Cheatham County will meet or exceed state AYP goals in all subjects to reflect a minimum of a year’s growth as measured on the TCAP/Gateway tests. A specific focus will be given to improve TVAAS score in Math from a B to an A as measured by the 3 year average on the Cheatham County Report Card.
Goal 5A: Graduation Rates
Continue to meet or exceed the target graduation rate as a district and at each individual school to meet the additional indicator for AYP of 90% graduation rate by 2013-2014. Increase the graduation rate to meet or exceed 89.50% in the subgroups of males, African Americans, and Hispanic students.
Goal 5B: Career Technical Education Program
In the CTE program, improve the actual performance level to meet or exceed the negotiated performance level in core indicator 4S2 Completion Non-Traditional Student and improve status from B to A.
Goal 6: Highly Qualified Teachers
All core subjects required by NCLB will be taught by highly qualified teachers. Cheatham County will increase highly qualified percentage from 97.60 to 100%.


(from the 2008-09 Tennessee Comprehensive Systemwide Planning Process (TCSPP)
 


Mission Statement
Cheatham County Schools will provide learning experiences that prepare our students for post secondary and career success to achieve an enriched future.

Vision
The Cheatham County School System will prepare all, through excellence and opportunity, for success.

Beliefs

  • We believe in a safe and supportive environment where expectations are high for all.
  • We believe in educational experiences, that are challenging, which embrace diversity and accountability.
  • We believe that staff and stakeholders will collaborate as partners to promote engagement in meaningful educational decisions.
  • We believe that students, educators, and other stakeholders should model self-discipline, character, teamwork, and lifelong learning.
  • We believe that to become a high performing school system, we must exceed state and national guidelines.
  • We believe programs and academic decisions should be standards aligned, including intervention and accelerated intervention materials.
  • We believe through communication in planning and implementing scientific-based research and inclusive educational opportunities, desired student outcomes can be achieved.
  • We believe all are capable of achieving excellence.


"Committed to Excellence"

   SCHOOL SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
 

Tennessee Comprehensive Systemwide Planning Process
(TCSPP)

Goals Action Plan 2011

Goal List 2011

 




CHEATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS 5-YEAR PLAN

Under Development by Current School Board
 



 CHEATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS Budget

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