How often do you use the school's website to keep you informed about school events? – Never: 38 – Once/month: 29 – Once/week: 40 – Daily: 17

How often do you use the school's newsletter to keep you informed about events at school? – Never: 4 – Once/month: 68 – Once/week: 33 – Daily: 17

How often do you use Power School parent access to be informed about your student(s)? – Never: 45 – Once/month: 16 – Once/week: 45 – Daily: 19

How many times have you attended the First Day of School Program? – Never: 33 – Once: 28 – Twice: 23 – Every year: 40

What do you like best about the First Day of School? – Meet the Teacher: 58 – Learn about programs: 22 – Learn about athletics: 3 – Information booths: 19 – Everything: 13

Have you noticed a change for the good in your child's behavior at school and at home? – None: 33 – Some: 61 – A lot: 14

Professionalism of treatment by staff – Excellent: 36 – Good: 19 – Fair: 7 – Poor: 1

Concern with your child's needs – Excellent: 30 – Good: 22 – Fair: 9 – Poor: 2

How would you rate the curriculum being taught in school? – Excellent: 17 – Good: 38 – Fair: 7 – Poor: 0

How would you rate the school discipline/orderly environment of the school? – Excellent: 20 – Good: 33 – Fair: 5 – Poor: 1

What are your views on character education? I like it/it's o.k./no problem with it There is some value for some people Kids don't really care/don't care Hate it/Stupid/Boring Life and experience teach character, not books

What kinds of things motivate students and you personally? Sports/activities/fun stuff Less homework Free time Verbal encouragement Privileges/Rewards/Prizes Money/Food/Candy Special times of recognition (student appreciation day/special assemblies)

What are some activities that you would like to see at school? Soccer Swimming/swimming pool Baseball 3 on 3 basketball games Pep rallies Outdoor carnival Dances/contests/races New clubs

Do rewards help you get inspired to achieve higher academic scores? Yes: 167 grade 6 – 12 students No: 37 grade 6 – 12 students

What are some rewards for higher academic achievement that you would enjoy? Gift certificates (food, gas, movies) Fun day/party Field trips Candy/ice cream/pizza Money/scholarships/ savings bonds Free time No exams

Goal # 1 – All students will meet the Michigan standards on the MEAP and MME tests in Mathematics. Goal # 2 – All students will meet the Michigan standards on the MEAP and MME tests in Language Arts.

Goal # 3 – All students will meet the Michigan standards on the MEAP and MME tests in Social Studies. Goal # 4 – All students will meet the Michigan standards on the MEAP and MME tests in Science.

Goal # 5 – To increase communication between home and school. Goal # 6 – To expand opportunities for parental involvement in the school.

Goal # 7 – To improve the Character Education program in all grades K Goal # 8 – To promote and encourage higher academic achievement on the part of our students.

This is your opportunity to think as a School Improvement Team member. Please take this opportunity to write a strategy on one of the goal sheets posted around the room.

Focus on goals 5, 6, 7, and 8 Goals 5 – 8 involve improving school climate, encouraging higher academic achievement and improving public perception of the school. Our Mission The community, students, and staff of the Brimley Area Schools will work together to create a safe and challenging environment that will promote success in academic skills, team work, critical thinking, and personal responsibility that enables all students to attain their educational goals.

Goal # 5 The school website will be updated on a regular basis. A monthly newsletter will be published. A brochure of our school will be developed and made available to realtors. Student-written articles will be included in the school newsletter. Goal # 6 The First Day of School program will be conducted on an annual basis. The Parent-Teacher Organization will continue to receive support and involvement by school personnel. On a yearly basis, a list of volunteers tasks will be compiled, then parent volunteers will be recruited to complete the tasks.

Goal # 7 Staff In-Service time will be made available in order to discuss strategies for improvement of the Character Education program. Our character education program will be based upon the Character Counts program. Community involvement and/or participation in Character Counts! will be expanded. Goal # 8 Expand Student of the Month to all elementary, middle school and high school grades. Increase opportunities for academic recognition. Increase after school programs for academic interests. Encourage coaches to provide “study time” before athletic team practices.