Marshall County Schools

Mission and Goals:

The Marshall County Board of Education believes that the mission of the Marshall County School System is to prepare each student to his/her full potential mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, morally and ethically for a happy, well-adjusted and productive life in our democratic society.

The Marshall County Board of Education realizes that a strong effective system of public education is essential for the continuation of the democratic form of government and for the good of the nation’s citizens. To develop and maintain an effective and continually improving education program, it is necessary that goals be determined for the school system, for each school and for each employee.

These goals will enable all concerned to evaluate the effectiveness of the school program and of their own efforts.

The Marshall County Board of Education sets forth the following goals for the Marshall County School System.

1. Each school and each grade level will score at the national average (50th percentile) or above on state mandated norm referenced achievement tests.

2. Ninety percent of the students will pass each section of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.

3. Students who take the minimum core curriculum as defined by the American College Testing (ACT) program will score at or above the national average on the ACT exam.

4. All classroom enrollments will meet the standards as required by the State Department of Education.

5. All schools will be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

6. Each school will have an active Parent-Teacher Association or Organization.

7. Input and collaboration from parents and community stakeholders will be actively sought on matters such as budgets, textbook selections, school calendars, curriculum needs and other relevant educational matters.

8. Ninety percent of the students who start the ninth grade will complete school with a diploma or occupational diploma.

9. Each local school will develop and implement the following plans:

A. School Improvement

B. School Safety and Discipline

C. Technology

D. Crisis Management

E. Remediation of Basic Skills

F. Character Education

G. School Health

H. Identification and Assistance of “At Risk” Students

10. Each school will take the necessary steps to identify students with disabilities and/or those students “at risk” of not completing school and provide appropriate interventions and educational opportunities.

11. Each school will meet the subject area and time requirements specified by the State Board of Education and the Code of Alabama.

12. The counseling and guidance department of each school will assist students to become productive members of society through the development of academic, social and career/technical skills.

13. Each school will provide students with the opportunity to participate in age or developmentally appropriate clubs, athletics and other school-sponsored extracurricular activities. These activities are considered an integral part of the school program and important to the overall development of the student.

14. The opportunity for education in the Marshall County School System shall be equally available to all boys and girls residing in the school district regardless of sex, race, age, disability, religion, belief, national origin or color.