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May 12, 2008
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Mission and Goals New!

The mission of the El Paso Independent School District is to meet the diverse needs of all students and empower them to become successful members of a global community.”

Board of Trustee Goals:

  1. EPISD schools will attain high student achievement through a meaningful, motivational educational experience in an environment of teamwork, so that everyone is vested in the success of all students.
  2. The EPISD will provide a challenging learning environment by investing in and utilizing the resources and assets of the District in order to maximize achievement for all students.
  3. The EPISD will graduate mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy students who are life-time learners, successful in the world of work and post-secondary pursuits, and as contributing 21st century citizens.

Superintendent’s Goals:

  1. Increase student performance on TAKS in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
    • Attain or exceed 86% in Reading as measured by TAKS
    • Attain or exceed 91% in Writing as measured by TAKS
    • Attain or exceed 88% in Social Studies as measured by TAKS
    • Attain or exceed 73% in Mathematics as measured by TAKS
    • Attain or exceed 72% in Science as measured by TAKS
  2. Improve Accountability Ratings of Schools (both Federal and State).
    • Decrease the number of schools that missed AYP (not including Alternative Education Campuses) by 50%.
    • Decrease the number of Unacceptable Schools by 50%.
  3. Increase/Improve High School Performance.
    • Attain or exceed 55% in Mathematics as measure by the Texas Success Initiative.
    • Attain or exceed 55% in English Language Arts as measure by the Texas Success Initiative.
    • Attain or exceed 92% on High School Completion Rate (without GED).
    • Attain or exceed 79% on High School Graduation Rate.
  4. Provide career awareness, exploration, and preparation opportunities including Career Education at the high school level.
    • Ensure that 100% Freshmen have a Personal Graduation Plan with 4 years of math and science.
    • Attain or exceed 93% students graduating under the Recommended High School Program and the Distinguished Achievement Program.
  5. Increase college readiness and facilitate post-secondary transition at every high school.
    • Increase performance levels on college admissions testing (SAT, ACT).
    • Increase the number of scholarships received by at least 5% per campus.
    • Provide Career Education coursework at every high school.
  6. Sustain EPISD Stakeholder advocacy and engagement by nurturing a student-centered organizational culture at the District and campus levels.
    • Increase by 5% the number of parents and community members involved in District and campus initiatives as measured by VIP hours and community partnership initiatives; provide support to PTA efforts.
    • Provide District and campus-based staff development opportunities addressing student discipline and school safety at all campuses.

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