Rockingham County Public Schools

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Student Achievement

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

Strategy/Action Steps	Time Frame	Responsibility	Measurable Outcomes
1.1 Emphasize 21^st century learning skills through higher level and critical thinking skills, inquiry, and problem-solving
1.1.1. Increase activities that encourage collaboration, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, as measured by classroom observation data	Ongoing	Classroom Teachers, Principal, CO	-Smart Walk data -Record of professional development activities -Teacher observation
1.1.2. Increase opportunities for online learning	2011-12	CO, Guidance Dept.	-Number data of students enrolled – PowerSchool data, showing increase
1.1.3. Emphasize STEM classes – science, technology, engineering, and math	Ongoing	CO, Classroom Teachers, Guidance, Prof. Development Speakers	-Class offerings -Measure enrollment increases -Record of staff development

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Student Achievement

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

1.2. Plan for 100% accreditation while meeting AYP and state SOL assessment goals
1.2.1. Provide training in progress monitoring and data-driven awareness to increase percentage of students meeting SOL goals		Ongoing		Principal, CO, Tech Staff		-Record of training classes -Evidence of school monitoring -SOL scores -CO/school level staff development
1.2.2. Disaggregate yearly state and local testing data to determine areas of need		Yearly		Teachers, Principal, CO		-Evaluation of yearly scores -Plans to address weaknesses
1.2.3. Increase percentage of students who pass state assessments at the advanced level	Yearly		Principal, Teachers, CO		-Evaluate yearly scores -Provide professional development and materials to address weak areas

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Student Achievement

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

1.3. Ensure curricular opportunities to meet the needs of all students
1.3.1. Utilize research-based instructional methods	Ongoing	Classroom Teachers	-Class observations -Smart Walk data
1.3.2. Include environmental education classes and encourage initiatives such as recycling and outdoor environmental activities	Ongoing	Teachers, CO	-Observations -Records of school initiatives and awards
1.3.3. Offer a class in economics and personal finance	2010-2011	CO, High Schools	-Program of Studies -School schedules -Enrollment information
1.3.4. Expand after-school tutoring programs	Yearly	Teachers, Principal, CO	-After-school tutoring schedules/enrollments -Needs assessments
1.3.5. Differentiate math and reading instruction in middle schools	Ongoing	Classroom Teachers, Principal	-Master schedules -Classroom assessment information -Observation data -Teacher records -Increased SOL scores
1.3.6. Examine middle and high school course offerings and expand, as needed	Yearly	Teachers, Principal, CO	-Master schedule -Program of Studies -Needs assessment
1.3.7. Explore possibility of magnet schools	2013-2014	CO Staff	-Conduct study, etc.
1.3.8. Offer full summer school for all students, K-12, including high school acceleration	2011-2012	CO, Principal/Schools, Teachers	-Plan to include funding, staffing, etc. -Schedules/offerings -Enrollment numbers
1.3.9 Promote Algebra II opportunities for all students considering post-secondary education	2011-2012	CO, Counselors, Teachers	-Number data of students enrolled in Algebra II

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Student Achievement

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

1.4. Expect all students to complete high school, adequately prepared for post-graduate education and/or career opportunities.
1.4.1. Track graduation rates and post-graduation education	Yearly	Principal, CO	-Examine data
1.4.2. Improve graduation rate/reduce drop-out rate	Yearly	Teacher, Principal, CO, Guidance	-Examine data
1.4.3. Increase SAT/ACT participation rate	Ongoing	CO, Principal, Guidance	-Examine yearly data
1.4.4. Increase SAT/ACT scores	Ongoing	CO, Guidance, Teachers	-Examine yearly data
1.4.5. Promote post-secondary educational opportunities through the guidance program, K-12	Ongoing	Guidance	-Guidance department to provide yearly information on opportunities/programs – -MTC visits
1.4.6. Provide opportunities for students to tour local universities and colleges, as well as Massanutten Technical Center	Yearly	Guidance, Principal	-Schedules of school visits -Evidence of promotions
1.4.7. Increase percentage of students who graduate with an advanced diploma	Yearly	Teacher, Guidance, Principal	-Examine yearly graduation rate
1.4.8. Consider offering core academic classes at Massanutten Technical Center	2013	MTC, Guidance, CO	-Study to determine feasibility and offerings
1.4.9. Survey first year college students to assess their degree of preparedness for higher education	2011/Yearly	Guidance	-Create survey -Analyze results -Follow-up contact records
1.4.10. Increase AP, online, and dual enrollment class offerings	2011	Principal, Guidance, CO	-Examine master schedules -Program of Studies
1.4.11. Increase number of students attending Massanutten Regional Governors School	Yearly	Guidance, MRGS Staff	-Examine yearly data
1.4.12. Opportunity for potential students to tour Massanutten Regional Governors School	Yearly	Guidance, MRGS Staff	-Examine yearly data

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Student Achievement

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

1.5. Establish maximum pupil-teacher ratios
1.5.1. Division ratios not to exceed; 1:20 for grades K-1, 1:22 for grades 2-3, 1:24 for grades 4-5	2010	Principal, CO, HR	-Examine enrollment data -Examine class numbers -Funding data
1.5.2. Provide kindergarten and first grade assistants	2011	CO	-Examine enrollment data -Funding data
1.5.3. Division ratios not to exceed; 1:24 in English and math classes in grades six through 12	2010	Principal, CO, HR	-Examine enrollment data -Examine class numbers -Funding data

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Student Achievement

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

1.6. Develop a student wellness initiative
1.6.1. Consider four years of physical education at the high school level	2013	CO, High School Principals, Teachers	-Survey feasibility for funding and staffing
1.6.2. Expand offerings for healthy school lunches and snacks	Ongoing	Food Service	-Menus
1.6.3. Initiate practices to prevent childhood obesity	Ongoing	Food Service, Principals, Teachers	-Evidence of programs/initiatives
1.6.4. Promote Wellness in and out of school	Ongoing	Food Service, Principals, Teachers	-Wellness Plan
1.6.5. Develop consistency in middle school PE	2011-2012	CO, Principals	-Survey of programming

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Student Achievement

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

1.7. Teach students how to work together, acquire self-motivation and good work habits, and be problem- solvers while emphasizing responsibility and goal-setting
1.7.1. Include “life skills” in all curricular areas	Ongoing	Teacher, Principal, Guidance	-Determine “life skills” content -Evidence in teacher plans -Classroom observation
1.7.2. Emphasize restorative discipline in middle and high schools	Ongoing	Guidance, Principal, Classroom Teacher	-ESD records -Staff training
1.7.3. Promote job shadowing for students	Ongoing	Guidance, CO	-List of participants -Record of activities

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Diversity

Rockingham County Public Schools recognizes that we are a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious community while striving to understand and recognize cultural differences.

2.1. Provide diversity training and awareness for employees
2.1.1. Develop district-wide contact list of employees with talents and resources which address diversity	Annually	HR, Director of ELL, Title I Parent Coordinator	-List produced annually for distribution to principals
2.1.2. Maintain school diversity committee	Annually	Principals	-List of committee members and meeting dates -Record of activities
2.1.3. Provide training to employees on respecting student culture	Ongoing	HR, Principals	-New teacher training -School level staff development
2.1.4. Determine ways to integrate and educate students about diversity	Ongoing	Principals, Teachers	-List of clubs, teams, activities related to tolerance and awareness
2.1.5. Better identify students from diverse backgrounds for the Challenge and SPED programs	Ongoing	Directors of Challenge, SPED, Teachers	-Training for Challenge teachers -Training for CO pupil personnel teams
2.1.6. Seek to hire bilingual employees who can become role models for the student population/hire teachers from diverse cultures	Ongoing	HR	-Documentation of applications/interviews
2.1.7. Promote English as the “first” language	2012	Teacher, Principals, CO Staff	-Report of activities

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Diversity

Rockingham County Public Schools recognizes that we are a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious community while striving to understand and recognize cultural differences.

2.2 Provide community resources
2.2.1. Provide places for children to go after school, plus transportation	Ongoing	Principals, Churches, Community, Director of Transportation	-List of places children may go
2.2.2. Provide opportunities for education in English and GED classes (more access)	Ongoing	Skyline Literacy, MTC	-Log of classes and participants
2.2.3. Provide information about resources for persons’ legal/immigration needs	Ongoing	Director of Pre-K, Guidance Staff, Registrars	-Record of students or families referred -Examples of materials provided
2.2.4. Provide opportunities for increased representation in the schools on school committees, PTA, etc.	Ongoing	Principals	-Record of invitations to participate -Attendance records
2.2.5. Provide interpreters for school events	Ongoing	Director of ELL, Principal	-Provide a list of interpreters -Record of meetings using interpreters
2.2.6. Provide health-related resource information to the community	Ongoing	Director of Pupil Personnel, Nurses	-Log -Brochures for community in other languages
2.2.7. Provide homework help for students whose parents do not speak English and are not able to help at home	Ongoing	Principals, Teachers	-After-school tutoring -Rockingham Recreation -Boys and Girls Club
2.2.8. Provide help in understanding the school system; i.e., how long it will take an ELL student entering high school to graduate, opportunities after high school, etc.	Ongoing	School Guidance 8, 9-12	-Log of information and students
2.2.9. Provide help with transportation to visit schools and teachers	Ongoing	Director of Transportation	-Run buses on special events (Parent Conference Day)
2.2.10. Provide education in practical things, such as how to start a business or buy a home	Ongoing	Teachers 9-12, Community resources	-Personal Finance class

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Diversity

Rockingham County Public Schools recognizes that we are a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious community while striving to understand and recognize cultural differences.

2.3. Continue to understand and bridge the cultural differences among our student populations
2.3.1. Use peer mediation and community circles	Ongoing	Guidance Staff, Classroom teachers	-Log of activities, training, student meetings
2.3.2. Set goals and establish practices which value a diverse culture, to teach students to value diversity	Ongoing	Principals	-Annual School Plans
2.3.3. Eliminate hostility and lack of understanding between diverse groups of students	Ongoing	Principals, Churches, Community, Teachers	-Hold awareness events -High School committees

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Safe Schools

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a safe and caring environment for students and employees.

3.1. Develop safe school climates
3.1.1. Create welcoming school environments	Ongoing	Principals, Teachers, Students	-Safe School Audits -Annual School Plans -School visitations
3.1.2. Assure adult supervision wherever students gather or move on school grounds, including bus transportation	Ongoing	Principal, Safe School Supervisor, All Employees	-Safe School Audits
3.1.3. Educate on bullying, sexting, and ethical behavior online situations to be sure students and parents have knowledge as well as moral responsibility	Yearly	Principal, Counselors, ITRT, Computer 8 Teachers	-Safe School Audits -Evidence of Program
3.1.4. Emphasize integrity, abide by policies and laws, and demonstrate honesty and reliability	Ongoing	Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Students	-PowerSchool Discipline Reports -Safe School Audits
3.1.5. Educate and help our students to not engage in nor tolerate bullying, intimidation, abuse, and other forms of violence	Annually	Principals, Teachers Counselors, Students	-PowerSchool Discipline Reports -Safe School Audits -Evidence of Program
3.1.6. Utilize adult mentoring to develop student-adult relationships	Annually	Principals, Teachers, Watch D.O.G.S. Program, Mentoring Programs	-Use of Watch D.O.G.S. Program -Enrollment in Mentoring Programs
3.1.7. Maintain low teacher/pupil ratio, especially in classes with labs	Annually	HR/Finance	-Power School reports
3.1.8. Provide parent programs about drugs, alcohol, and gangs	Annually	Local Law Enforcement, Schools	-Announcements of Programs, PTA minutes, inservice schedules
3.1.9. Provide transition programs, such as Positive Beginnings and Jump Start, when students move to a new school	Annually	Principals, Teachers, Pre-K Director	-Documentation of programs

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Safe Schools

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a safe and caring environment for students and employees.

3.2. Maintain effective discipline in schools
3.2.1. Continue use of Effective School-wide Discipline plans	Annually	Pupil Personnel Services, Principals	-Safe School Audits -Power School discipline reports -School safety plans
3.2.2. Increase training and utilization of restorative discipline	Annually	Principals	-School logs -Record of training
3.2.3. Incorporate peer mediation and community circles	Ongoing	Principals, Counselors, Classroom Teachers	-School logs -Lesson plan samples
3.2.4. Promote conflict resolution to effectively negotiate diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and school issues	Annually	Counselors, Students	-PowerSchool discipline reports

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Safe Schools

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a safe and caring environment for students and employees.

3.3. Utilize safety resources
3.3.1. Increase use of resource officers in the schools	Annually	Local Law Enforcement, HR/Finance	-Documentation of employment -Schedules
3.3.2. Involve resource officers more in whole school discussions on drugs, alcohol, and safety issues of advanced technology	Annually	Principals, SROs	-Documentation of assemblies, inservice, etc.
3.3.3. Expand use of school security cameras	Biannually	Principals, Finance, SROs	-Safe School Audits -Budget records
3.3.4. Explore use of the Watch D.O.G.S. program into the middle schools	Ongoing	Principals, parents	-Existence of programs -Parent logs

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Safe Schools

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a safe and caring environment for students and employees.

3.4 Continue implementation of division-wide safety team practices
3.4.1. Conduct regular school safety audits	Biannually	School Safety Team and Principal	-School Safety Audit
3.4.2. Safely monitor access to schools for all visitors	Ongoing	School Safety Team and Principal	-School Safety Audit -Visitor Check-In System
3.4.3. Utilize computerized visitor check-in systems	Ongoing	School Safety Team and Principal	-School Safety Audit -Documentation of systems in schools
3.4.4. Assess and eliminate any building hazards	Ongoing	School Safety Team and Principal	-School Safety Audit -Record of needs and repairs
3.4.5. Consistently improve and practice plans for dealing with potential crises	Annually	School Safety Team, Principals/School Staff	-School Safety Audits -Record of drills
3.4.6. Establish inclement weather routes and action plans for emergencies	2011	Transportation Department, Safe School Team	-Written emergency plan
3.4.7. Inspect elementary playground equipment regularly for safety	Annually	School Safety Team, Principals	-School Safety Audits -Log of safety checks
3.4.8. Promote/facilitate emergency alert systems for parents	Ongoing	RCPS Tech Staff, Finance, Safe School Advisor	-Existence of systems
3.4.9. Expand placement of AEDs to all school facilities	Biannually	Pupil Personnel Services	-School Safety Audits

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Parent/Community Involvement

Rockingham County Public Schools involves parents and the community in making educational decisions and in all educational programs to share responsibilities and build trust.

4.1. Increase knowledge of school programs and operations
4.1.1. Offer parent sessions at “Your Day at School”	Annually	CO Staff, Teachers	-Registrations -YDAS Schedules of Sessions
4.1.2. Offer programs to encourage parents to take a more active role in their child’s academics and to promote responsibility and accountability	Annually	Principals, Teachers	-Agendas -Records of Attendance
4.1.3. Advertise literacy and math support pre-school programs and build home-school partnerships	Annually	CO, Principals, Pre-K Teachers	-Advertisements -Records of programs -Teacher documentation of partnerships
4.1.4. Provide educational resources appropriate to K-12 parents to assist learning at home	Ongoing	Principals, Teachers, Title I Parent Coordinator	-Records -Examples of resources
4.1.5. Train parents to use Power School for obtaining information about their children	Annually	Tech Staff	-Agendas -Records of Attendance
4.1.6. Create an academy to promote parental involvement and school knowledge	Annually	CO Staff	-Agendas -Records of Attendance
4.1.7. Encourage all schools to host curriculum nights to provide parents with the specific information regarding their child’s program of studies	Annually	Principals, Guidance, Teachers	-Agendas -Records of Attendance
4.1.8. Continue orientation nights at all schools	Annually	Principals, Guidance, Teachers	-Agendas -Records of Attendance

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Parent/Community Involvement

Rockingham County Public Schools involves parents and the community in making educational decisions and in all educational programs to share responsibilities and build trust.

4.2. Encouragement parent involvement
4.2.1. Increase involvement in advisory committees, school councils, PTA’s/PTO’s, and other advisory committees	Ongoing	Principals, PTA Boards, CO Staff, Teachers	-Agendas -Records of Attendance
4.2.2. Increase diversity of parent/citizen advisory groups so that all parents become part of the school community	Ongoing	Principals, Parents	-Agendas -Records of Attendance
4.2.3. Encourage parent volunteers in the schools	Ongoing	All Staff	-Volunteer Records
4.2.4. Encourage expansion of the Watch D.O.G.S. Program	Ongoing	Principal or Designee	-Number of Programs -Record of involvement
4.2.5. Utilize parent expertise in occupational and educational areas to motivate students and develop parent involvement	Ongoing	Guidance Teachers, Director of CTE, Parents	-Records of Involvement -Programs offered

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Parent/Community Involvement

Rockingham County Public Schools involves parents and the community in making educational decisions and in all educational programs to share responsibilities and build trust.

4.3. Provide resources for families
4.3.1. Coordinate with Success by 6 to contact new parents about early intervention initiatives	Ongoing	Director of Pre-School Programs, Early Childhood Teachers, VPI Family Services Worker	-Record of intervention/initiatives
4.3.2. Produce a superintendent’s monthly newsletter or community blog	Monthly	Superintendent, Tech Staff	-Product
4.3.3. Enhance the use of email/text to parents	Ongoing	Principals, Tech Staff, Office Staff	-e-mail records
4.3.4. Explore the creation of parent resource center at the school or county level	Ongoing	Teachers, Principals, Guidance, Title I Parent Involvement Specialist, VPI Family Services Worker, CO level – Director of Pre-School Programs, Director of Instructional Programs	-Centers present at meetings -Record of use -Inventory of materials
4.3.5. Provide opportunities for home schooled students to become RCPS students through online education programs	Ongoing	Supervisor of Media Programs, Tech Staff	-Advertisements -Correspondence -Record of enrollment
4.3.6. Explore providing books and other instructional materials to parents of newborns	Ongoing	RMH Liaison, Director of Instructional Programs, Director of Pre-School Programs	-Records of findings

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Employees

Rockingham County Public Schools employees provide those valuable human resources essential for effective educational operation and a high-performance workforce.

5.1. Provide need-specific professional development
5.1.1. Increase online professional development opportunities, such as web quests	Ongoing	Instructional Staff	-Data on web-based opportunities for teacher -“Attendance” data
5.1.2. Partner with other local school divisions on professional development	2011	Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Staff	-Evidence of activities made available to staff
5.1.3. Train administrators and teachers in progress monitoring and data-driven decision-making	2011	Instructional Staff, School Administrators, Tech Staff	-Evidence of staff development presented to teacher
5.1.4. Develop best practices to be shared county-wide	Ongoing	All Educational Staff	-Data from “Your Day at School”
5.1.5. Use the PBS Teacher Line for professional development	Ongoing	Principal, Teachers	-Increase in number of participants -Attendance data
5.1.6. Partner with colleges for National Board Certification	2012	CO, Principals	-Record of partnerships
5.1.7. Create Professional Learning Communities	2013	Principal, Dept. and Grade Level Teacher	-Evidenced by PLC groups
5.1.8. Create online assessments (First Class Folder, Blog, SOL Mate or Moodle) for teacher questions by grade level or curriculum area	Ongoing	Teachers, Instructional Staff	-Evidenced of use by various assessment resources
5.1.9. Provide funding for employee advanced degree pursuit	2011-2012	School Board	-Evidenced by adopted budget
5.1.10. Consider the implementation of a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce for Summer Internships for Educators	2011	CTE and Partnership Coordinators	-Placement of staff in summer internships

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

Goal: Employees

Rockingham County Public Schools employees provide those valuable human resources essential for effective educational operation and a high-performance workforce.

5.2 Recognize and support employees
5.2.1. Increase recruitment of diverse faculty and administrators (including bilingual)	Ongoing	HR	-Percent of diverse staff
5.2.2. Increase percent of teachers who achieve master’s or other advanced degrees	Ongoing	Teachers	-Percent of and teachers acquiring advanced degrees
5.2.3. Explore the utilization of school climate surveys	2011-2012	Principal, CO	-Committee recommendations
5.2.4. Enhance county-wide mentoring processes to ensure adequate support for beginning teachers	Ongoing	HR, Principals	-Evidenced by new teacher survey following first year of employment
5.2.5. Enact employee wellness initiatives	Ongoing	HR, Wellness Committee, Food Service	-Documentation of initiatives
5.2.6. Support staff involvement with local charities	Ongoing	Staff	-Evidenced by contributions and participation
5.2.7. Engage in a consortium whereby the school division dialogues with more 2-year and 4-year colleges to provide resources for staff	Ongoing	Instructional Staff, Principals, HR	-Established partnerships
5.2.8. Encourage division-wide and individual school celebrations for success	Ongoing	CO, Principals, Department Heads	-Documentation of activities
5.2.9. Provide a competitive wage and benefits program for all employees	Ongoing	Superintendent, School Board	-Evidenced by scale

Rockingham County Public Schools

Comprehensive Plan 2011-2017

RCPS Technology Plan 2010-15

TECH PLAN TOP TEN

The need to retrofit ALL classrooms in RCPS to the level of our newest schools. Each classroom needs a ceiling mounted projector, interactive whiteboard, document camera, DVD/VHS player, etc. We have made good progress toward this goal but need to keep it in the forefront.
The need for more bandwidth to all elementary schools. Currently middle schools are on a 10 MBPS link and high schools are on a 100 MBPS link but many elementary schools are still on a 1.5 MBPS connection.
The need for incorporating more handheld devices (iPods, iPads, etc.) into instruction. We believe that there are many great Apps appropriate for use in improving instruction in RCPS for handhelds like these. In addition, once textbooks are available in e-book format we foresee students bringing home all of their textbooks on a handheld device.
The need for expanding wireless access in RCPS. Wireless access is currently available in some locations in all buildings but, especially with the addition of handheld devices, it needs to be available in all locations in all buildings.
The need for additional tech support for our teachers, administrators, and students.
The importance of using technology to improve instruction. The implications of this need are that training opportunities must abound in RCPS so our teachers will be highly skilled at integrating technology into instruction.
The importance of maintaining up-to-date technology. All users, from kindergarten students to principals, deserve to use equipment which is not outdated.
The need to continue to expand communication among all stakeholders including employees, parents, students, and the community. For example, within the past two years parents of students in grades 3-12 have been enabled through PowerSchool to view student grades and attendance.
The importance of continuing the many services RCPS technology already provides to employees, parents, and students. That is, our technology plan must not only include the addition of new roles for technology but also the continuation of those services already provided. The list of these services is numerous and includes a comprehensive e-mail/communication system for employees, a powerful student information system, safe and highspeed internet access for all users, robust division and school websites, file storage for all users with backup services, online testing, online course management, instructional software, maintenance/coordination of databases such as transportation, food service, and libraries, emergency notification services, and many, many more.
The need for additional funding for technology. All of the above items come with a cost. Technology in RCPS, counting all funds spent on hardware, software, telecommunications, services, and personnel, still accounts for less than 2% of the RCPS annual budget.