Mission and Vision
MCIS Mission: Creating a path of excellence in lessons and assessment based on clear learning targets, research-based strategies, effective communication, social-emotional learning, and student engagement.
Meaningful instruction will include higher-order thinking and rigorous approaches, which will have a direct and immediate impact on student learning. All students will be critical thinkers and foster positive relationships with all people.
MCIS Beliefs:
Greater academic success is achieved through:
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Cooperative Learning
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Valuing Diversity
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Enhanced Self-Esteem
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Respectful & Engaging Classroom Climate
MCIS Vision: All students will be critical thinkers and foster positive relationships with all people.
MCIS Goals (Quantitative):
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iReady diagnostic test scores show 60% proficiency in reading by the winter of 2022.
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iReady diagnostic test scores show 60% proficiency in math by the winter of 2022.
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Greater than 75% growth in reading and math by winter of 2022.
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50% of students will be responsible individuals who use their leadership skills to positively impact their own learning and school and community cultures by the winter of 2022.
MCIS Goals (Qualitative):
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Provide clear and understandable learning targets that are aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards
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Use models of student work
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Offer regular descriptive feedback
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Teach students to self-assess and set goals - implement "Leader in Me 7 Habits" in 22-23 school year
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Focus lessons on one learning target at a time
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Teach students to learn from mistakes
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Engage students in self-reflection; monitor/track own learning