| Grant County School |
| Bylaws & Policies |
2600 - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
The Grant County Board of Education is committed to establishing high academic standards and providing high quality programs for every student in its schools. The Board will collaborate with parents, educators, communities, business and industry, and higher education to fulfill this commitment. It is important that the Board, the school, community, students and families of students cooperate to establish high expectations for student performance and become actively involved in the education process, thereby enabling students to succeed in the classroom and the workplace, lead healthy, rewarding and productive lives, and participate responsibly in society.
The Board shall provide the necessary resources, including technology, to ensure that students attain high standards of performance. At early levels, students will achieve basic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and computer applications. Achievement of these skills will provide the foundation for later intellectual challenges in all programs of study. Students will explore their interests and abilities and engage in relevant activities to help them understand the world of work. Technology will be a tool to help achieve these standards in all schools. The Board anticipates the provision of sufficient resources and support, including an adequate system of professional development, appropriate instructional materials, and reliable assessment measures, to realize its goals and the goals set by the West Virginia Board of Education.
Schools, in cooperation with the Board, will determine their individual approaches, pursuant to this policy, to assist students in mastering the adopted content standards and objectives (CSOs). Appropriate accountability measures will ensure that students and educators achieve high levels of performance.
It is the responsibility of the Board to plan, deliver, and evaluate the education programs and student support services necessary to implement a thorough and efficient system of public education. The programs of study and student support services mandated by regulations must be made available to all students. In carrying out this responsibility, the Board may:
| A. | cooperate with one (1) or more counties in establishing and maintaining joint programs; | |
| B. | use regional services or contract for services with public or private agencies having appropriate programs; | |
| C. | coordinate and share programs, related services and resources with other organizations, agencies and local businesses. |
The Board shall:
| A. | collaborate with local business and community groups through establishment of partnerships and a County steering committee; | |
| B. | be responsible for conducting a technology needs assessment and establishing a County technology team that will develop a County technology plan for the use of technology to improve instruction; | |
| C. | be responsible for developing a Five (5) Year Unified Strategic Plan and distributing the Board’s resources as determined by the plan; | |
| D. | be accountable to the public through the annual West Virginia Report Card. |
The education program will provide education opportunities for students to master the basic skills and to develop the broader knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in responsible adult roles. The education program is based upon the best information available regarding effective practices and information that is provided through scientifically based research so that the program of education is efficient and effective.
The education program for Grant County Schools is structured and based on four (4) programmatic levels:
| A. | Early Childhood Education | |
| B. | Middle Level Education | |
| C. | Adolescent Education | |
| D. | Adult Education |
WV State Board Policy 2510