TABLE OF CONTENTS

Index of Graphs Index of Tables

PREFACE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. SCHOOL DIVISION POLICIES AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

III. CRITERIA FOR EFFECTIVENESS

  1. Achievement Analysis
    • Expected Levels of Achievement
    • Lower Grade / Upper Grade Analysis
    • Cross-Subject Analysis
    • Achievement on College Entrance Exams: SAT and ACT
    • Advanced Plancement Program Analysis
    • International Baccalaureate Program Analysis
    • Math/Science Center Program Analysis
    • Chesterfield Technical Center Analysis
    • Standard and Advanced Diploma Observations
    • Achievement/Grade Point Average
    • Grade Inflation Analysis
  2. Attendance Analysis
    • Student Attendance
    • Teacher Attendance
  3. Drop-out Information

IV. CORRELATES OF EFFECTIVENESS

  1. Leadership
  2. Emphasis on Learning
  3. School Climate
  4. Monitoring Student Progress
  5. High Expectations

V. COMMENDATIONS

VI. RECOMMENDATIONS

VII. EFFECTIVENESS LEVELS

  1. The Chesterfield County School Division Results
  2. Individual School Results

VIII. APPENDICES

  1. List of Documents Examined
  2. Levels of Achievement
  3. Formula for Computing Teacher Absence Index
  4. School Accountability Program: Model Form
  5. Suggested Language for School Board Policies Related to School Effectiveness
  6. 2000-2001 Chesterfield County Public Schools Organizational Chart
  7. Thomas Watson, Jr., IBM CEO, Memorandum
  8. CCPS Six-Year Improvement Plan, 1999-2005
  9. High Schools and Their Feeder System, 1996-97
  10. CCPS Student Information System Report 5/25/01, Tally of Students by Select Courses

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