Debra+Hanks

Varennes Academy
I. Name of organization Varennes Academy of Communication and Technology (VACT) is a Title I school in South Carolina. It is a city school and the parental involvement is very minimal. The school has recently changed principals after twenty-eight years. The new principal is very energetic and is ready to implement new ideas. II. Summary of the Problem The problem being experienced by VACT that I would like to address with my Performance Improvement Intervention is the lack of our school performing on standardized reading tests in regards to informational texts to the level of other schools in our district when like populations. The viewpoint of the district is that VACT should be able to perform at the level of others with the same demographics. III. Background of organization VACT, a Title I school was founded in 1945. It is located in South Carolina in Anderson School District Five and accommodates grades K-5. VACT’s URL is [|http://varennes.anderson5.schoolfusion.us]

A. Mission Statement of VACT The mission of Varennes Academy of Communication and Technology is to prepare students to demonstrate their highest achievement, the value of lifelong learning, self-worth, self-discipline, respect for others, the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful students and positive contributors to society by providing a quality education in a nurturing environment that challenges individuals through support of parents, guardians, teachers, students, community, and administration.

B. Stated goals of VACT We will emphasize critical and creative thinking skills throughout all subject areas at all levels. We will design and implement a plan which includes parents, teachers, students and community members to promote positive social behavior. We will provide the opportunity for students to use computers and other technology extensively throughout the curriculum. We will meet the needs of individual students so they can achieve their potential and develop as life long learners. We will provide opportunities for all students to work independently.

C. Clientele VACT’s clientele includes a principal, twenty-one classroom teachers, an art, music, phycical education, guidance, and media teacher. We also have an audio-visual facilitator, two resource teachers, and an instructional administration coach who also has vice-principal duties. The principal, Mr. Leonard Galloway, and assistant principal, Mrs. Tonna Marroni can give me more information on the school’s statistics and demographics.

D. Access I can access public relations materials or annual reports for the organization from the school reports stored in the school’s office and from the state website.