District leadership is currently collaborating with the Board of Education to work on refining its strategy, building on the success of the previous one. By leveraging a Quality Profile that offers a comprehensive view of the school community, highlighting various areas beyond test scores, the district can identify the key areas it needs to focus on growing. This holistic approach ensures that decisions align with community expectations and support the district’s strategic goals. Recently, district leaders identified a need to offer more full-day sections within its kindergarten programs, which has already taken action to achieve and is on pace to have 8 out of 9 of its kindergarten sections offered as a full-day service by next year. The district adopts a holistic approach to education, incorporating emotional and cognitive support alongside academics. Guidance counselors are available from K-12, and an external organization provides additional mental health support for students, staff, and families. Programs like the Safe School Helpline offer 24/7 counseling services, and the district also provides summer support services at the high school level. This comprehensive support system ensures that students’ mental health needs are met, contributing to their overall well-being. The district is also implementing robust support systems for students, such as tutoring and extracurricular activities to enhance their overall educational experience. Leaders like Dr. Shoaf understand that academics are a single aspect of a child’s well-being and preparation for the real world. So, the district has expanded its strategic focus to include career readiness, which it achieves via its higher education partnerships. 407 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 ROCKY RIVER CI TY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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