1. JT2015 Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Mid Year Status Report

2. Jefferson Township 2015 Goal 1 Students will be responsible and contributing citizens.

3. JT2015: Goal 1 Accomplishments 2008-2009 Task 1.1.1 - Continue to enhance and improve recycling district-wide. A.Paper recycling containers are in all classrooms, offices, and workspaces. B.Recycling containers for glass, metal, and plastic are strategically placed through out all district buildings. C.Recycling containers are available for batteries in each school and all schools recycle ink cartridges. D.All staff has been instructed to utilize proper recycling containers. E.There have been many classroom and school-wide activities to promote student awareness of recycling. F.Custodial and maintenance staff have been trained and reminded of recycling procedures. G.Recycling done as per township ordinance. H.Chartwells is utilizing environmentally friendly products district-wide.

4. JT2015: Goal 1 Accomplishments 2008-2009 Elementary Schools:  Morning Magic and Afternoon Adventure clubs are beautifying school grounds(1.1.2).  Assembly program by Jack Brannigan on the rain forest and making environmentally responsible choices (1.1.1). Middle School:  Environmental Club has established plans to beautify specific areas of the school(1.1.2).  GATEways students have created signs to promote recycling and environmentally conscious choices (1.1.3). High School:  Engineering classes designed prototype container covers to help channel recyclables into proper containers (1.1.1).  Media classes produced “Recycle Right” commercials and reminders featuring JTHS students and faculty (1.1.3). District-Wide:  Students at all levels participated in activities centered around the 2008 presidential election (1.2.3).

5. Future Emphasis Goal 1 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Task 1.7.1 Provide Character Counts Training and establish building and district Character Counts Committees. Task 1.7.1 Provide Character Counts Training and establish building and district Character Counts Committees. Task 1.3.2 Create community service achievement awards in each school. Task 1.3.2 Create community service achievement awards in each school. Task 1.9.2 Students in grades 3-12 will apply a solid knowledge of history in their decision-making through the implementation of UBD methodology. Task 1.9.2 Students in grades 3-12 will apply a solid knowledge of history in their decision-making through the implementation of UBD methodology.

6. Jefferson Township 2015 Goal 2 Students will make decisions that contribute to continuous personal growth.

7. 2008-2009 Accomplishments Task 2.1.4 Implement student-led conferences at the Middle School. Task 2.1.4 Implement student-led conferences at the Middle School. Task 2.8.1 Counselors develop expertise in college counseling. Task 2.8.1 Counselors develop expertise in college counseling. Task 2.1.1 Continue implementing Character Counts into the Language Arts Curriculum. Task 2.1.1 Continue implementing Character Counts into the Language Arts Curriculum.

8. Future Emphasis 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Task 2.3.6 Provide support for students to develop tolerance towards student differences. Task 2.3.6 Provide support for students to develop tolerance towards student differences. Task 2.7.1 Train teachers to implement differentiated instruction, providing activities that address different learning styles. Task 2.7.1 Train teachers to implement differentiated instruction, providing activities that address different learning styles. Task 2.2.2 Implement a district-wide health and wellness day. Task 2.2.2 Implement a district-wide health and wellness day.

9. Jefferson Township 2015 Goal 3 Students will develop the skills necessary to be productive and competitive in society.

10. 2008-2009 Accomplishments Task 3.4.2 Increase student access to infrastructure before and after school. (H.S. has implemented; Task not set for completion until 2014) Task 3.4.2 Increase student access to infrastructure before and after school. (H.S. has implemented; Task not set for completion until 2014) Task 3.2.1 Infuse Technology NJCCCS into K-12 Curriculum. Task 3.2.1 Infuse Technology NJCCCS into K-12 Curriculum.

11. Future Emphasis 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Prepare for Next Year: Allocate funds Research successful models Develop Implementation Plan Prepare for Next Year: Allocate funds Research successful models Develop Implementation Plan Task 3.2.2 Mobile Computer Labs Task 3.2.3 Computer Programming Courses Task 3.3.1 Prof. Dev. Through In- house Trainers Task 3.2.2 Mobile Computer Labs Task 3.2.3 Computer Programming Courses Task 3.3.1 Prof. Dev. Through In- house Trainers Assess and Tweak New Programs: Utilization Enrollment Teacher and Student Feedback Assess and Tweak New Programs: Utilization Enrollment Teacher and Student Feedback

12. Jefferson Township 2015 Goal 4 Students will respect and appreciate individual differences and cultural diversity.

13. 2008-2009 Accomplishments Task 4.6.8 Purchase and use appropriate media and assistive technology for special needs students. Task 4.6.8 Purchase and use appropriate media and assistive technology for special needs students. Task 4.6.2 Enhance displays that reflect diversity awareness. Task 4.6.2 Enhance displays that reflect diversity awareness. Task 4.1.3 Strengthen the implementation of the District Bullying Policy through “Good Character” literature in exemplars. Task 4.1.3 Strengthen the implementation of the District Bullying Policy through “Good Character” literature in exemplars.

14. Future Emphasis 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Task 4.7.1 Develop a model of classroom activities that support inclusion. Task 4.7.1 Develop a model of classroom activities that support inclusion. Task 4.6.1 Utilization of appropriate media and assistive technology for Special Needs students. Task 4.6.1 Utilization of appropriate media and assistive technology for Special Needs students. Task 4.4.2 Develop a forum for the school community to voice reflective thoughts through book clubs, study groups, and health and wellness groups. Task 4.4.2 Develop a forum for the school community to voice reflective thoughts through book clubs, study groups, and health and wellness groups.

15. Jefferson Township 2015 Goal 5 Students will achieve academic excellence.

16. 2008-2009 Accomplishments Task 5.2.2 Measure and predict proficiency through benchmark assessments. Task 5.2.2 Measure and predict proficiency through benchmark assessments. Task 5.2.10 Meet diverse student needs by using differentiated instructional strategies. Task 5.2.10 Meet diverse student needs by using differentiated instructional strategies. Task 5.1.4 Encourage, develop, and maintain student recognition through two-way communication between the district and public. Task 5.1.4 Encourage, develop, and maintain student recognition through two-way communication between the district and public.

17. Future Emphasis 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Task 5.8.3 Expand and enhance instruction in enrichment programs. Task 5.8.3 Expand and enhance instruction in enrichment programs. Task 5.2.6 Increase the support of the inclusion model of teaching. Task 5.2.6 Increase the support of the inclusion model of teaching. Task 2.2.8 Increase instructional time at the kindergarten level. Task 2.2.8 Increase instructional time at the kindergarten level.