Core Beliefs

  • We believe in a climate of high expectations by ALL and for ALL.

  • We believe given time and opportunity; ALL students can learn.

  • We believe strong instructional leadership and accountability by ALL is necessary for success.

  • We believe a dynamic learning environment will encourage ongoing and appropriate academic, social and emotional development for ALL.

  • We believe the use of ongoing assessment and examination of results improves instruction and student achievement.

  • We believe student achievement is directly related to a safe and orderly environment.

  • We believe educating a child is a collaborative effort, and in combining resources with parents and communities, academic excellence will be attained.

Mission Statement

To provide all students with a comprehensive education whereby upon graduation from Raleigh County Schools these students can successfully enter the college, military branch, or career of their choice.

County Strategic Plan Goals

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Description

Academics

Through the use of high-quality instruction, reducing educational gaps between programmatic grade levels and subgroups, and continued emphasis placed on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Raleigh County Schools will show at least a five percent (5%) growth over the 2023-24 school year in academic proficiency. This will be measured through both district and state accountability data.

High School Graduation and Student Success

By the end of the 2023-24 school year, Raleigh County will see a one percent (1%) increase in both the 2022-23 four-year and five-year cohort groups.

Attendance and Behavior

Raleigh County Schools will establish a culture free from physical, social and emotional harm by building positive relationships that support student learning.  This will be measured by showing a two (2%) decrease in the number Out of School Suspensions from the 2022-23 (Number of students with at least one OSS = 933) school year to the 2023-24 (34%) school year to the 2023-24 school year.

Educator Effectiveness

During the 2023-24 school year, Raleigh County Schools will show a two (2%) decrease from the 2022-23 principal evaluations in emerging elements of the Professional Leadership Standards. This will be accomplished by a continued emphasis on: 1) improving leadership capacity throughout the district, 2) increasing teacher retention and 3) supporting both new and experienced teacher leadership practices.