MISSION STATEMENT

The Moorpark Unified School District,
in partnership with business and
our diverse family-oriented community,
is committed to providing a safe, nurturing learning experience,
superior educators, and high academic standards
that produce responsible citizens,
effective communicators and
creative problem solvers
who have a passion for life-long learning and
are capable of achieving their full potential
with the skills to successfully compete
in an ever-changing global environment.

STRATEGIC PLAN:  KEY GOALS AND AREAS OF EMPHASIS FOR 2007-08

• Instruction:  Continue to train instructional staff about the analysis of achievement data in collaboration with other teachers in order to design effective instruction for all student needs.

•  Technology:  Train teachers to expand on their current levels of expertise and support them in regular application of technology in the learning process and as a tool to enhance communication with students and parents.

•  Funding:  Educate the school community about the need for up-to-date and accessible technological resources in order to prepare students for 21^st century careers.  Work with a fiscal consultant to develop options for funding.

•  Career Technical Education:  Integrate the new state Career Technical Standards into all the core curriculum areas.  Continue implementing interest/aptitude career preparation curriculum in target grade levels.    Incorporate career counseling into the comprehensive counseling model at the secondary level.

• Communication:  Develop a communication plan to systematically portray to the community “Who We Are at MUSD,” utilizing web pages, local media and other strategies.  Educate the school community about the reasons for and impacts of declining enrollment on the District

 OUTCOMES FOR 2007-08:

• We will regularly collaborate to analyze student achievement and combine professional expertise to design effective lessons.

• We will challenge all students by keeping the achievement targets moving up and working to close the gap.

• We will regularly use technology as a tool for communication and learning.

• We will prepare students with the academic knowledge, work-place skills and career awareness to be “work ready – college ready.”