District Goals
Professional Development Goals 25/26
District Vision Statement
Our vision captures the future we strive to create for our students. The Logan- Hocking School District exists to:
- Provide a safe, nurturing educational environment for all;
- Provide each child with an engaging and rigorous education;
- Provide diverse opportunities that empower all students to learn and succeed;
- Create honorable, thoughtful citizens capable of leading communities.
District Mission Statement
- The Mission of the Logan-Hocking School District is to engage students through education that empowers them to succeed.
- Engage, Educate, Empower, Succeed
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Objective: Increase overall student academic performance across all grade levels to raise the district's report card rating from 4 stars to 4.5 stars within the next two years.
Key Strategies:- Analyze state assessment data to identify and address learning gaps in core subjects (ELA, Math,).
- Implement targeted intervention programs for underperforming students.
- Increase the use of formative assessments (assessment authoring, benchmark assessment etc.) to guide instruction.
- Provide professional development for teachers in grades 6-12 focused on the new ELA curriculum.
- Strengthen writing curriculum alignment in grades k-12.
Performance Indicators:
- Improvement in state test scores across grade levels.
- Growth in performance index.
- Increased percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.
- Upward trend in district and school building report card components (e.g., Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation Rate)
- Improve Alignment in writing grades K-12
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Objective:
Reduce chronic absenteeism by 3% and increase the district’s overall attendance rate to 94% or higher by the end of the academic year.
Key Strategies:- Identify and track students with attendance issues using early warning systems.
- Partner with families to address barriers to regular attendance (e.g., transportation, health, engagement).
- Launch a district-wide attendance awareness campaign promoting the importance of being present and on time.
- Provide incentives and recognition for improved and exemplary attendance.
- Collaborate with community organizations to provide wraparound supports for at-risk students.
Performance Indicators:
- Decrease in the number of students classified as chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days).
- Increase in average daily attendance rate across all buildings.
- Improved student engagement and academic performance linked to higher attendance.
- Increase communication with students and parents providing chronic absenteeism information.
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Objective:
Improve the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of all students and staff by implementing comprehensive safety measures and fostering a positive school climate by the end of the school year.
Key Strategies:- Conduct regular safety audits and update emergency operations plans in collaboration with local law enforcement.
- Conduct monthly district safety team meetings composed of school personnel, local law enforcement, and local first responders.
- Implement or strengthen our school district’s PBIS program to promote positive behavior.
- Conduct thorough Threat Assessments with the building Threat Assessment teams .
- Promote the Safer Ohio Tip Line 844-723-3764 Suicide Crisis Line 988 and Crisis text line:4Hope to 741741through a Speak up and Save Lives
- Campaign.
Performance Indicators:
- Reduction in incidents related to bullying, fights, or threats.
- Educate students on school safety and safety drills.
- Completion rate of safety drills and staff training.
- Improved ratings on school security vulnerability assessment.
- Fewer disciplinary referrals or suspensions related to safety issues.
- Promote and reward positive behaviors through our school’s PBIS program.