The following vision statement is intended to provide the standards that Putnam County High School
should strive to achieve and maintain to become an exemplary school.  These standards should serve
as both the blueprint for our improvement efforts and the benchmarks by which we will evaluate our
progress.

I. Curriculum and Instruction
An exemplary school provides a diverse and balanced curriculum.  This curriculum includes a core
that specifies the knowledge and skills all students are to attain.  The school designs its curriculum
and instruction to enable all students to acquire these outcomes through their student educational
plans.  In such a school:

A. Academics are recognized as a priority.
B. Students utilize knowledge in a variety of applications.
C. The curriculum and courses are updated to include a range of courses for all levels and areas of
academic and vocational interests.
D. A variety of programs is provided to encourage high student performance.
E. A variety of instructional techniques is incorporated.
F. Up-to-date technology is utilized as a learning tool.

II. Students
The effectiveness of a school is determined on the basis of the conduct, character, and achievement
of its students.  In an exemplary school, students:

A. Are responsible, productive citizens.
B. Have low failure, dropout, and absenteeism rates.
C. Show academic responsibility.
D. Recognize that extra-curricular activities are important.

 III. Personnel
An exemplary school operates on the premise that a school can only be as good as the personnel it
employs.  Therefore, it is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding educators who can
advance the school’s vision.  In such a school:

A. Staff members exemplify character education values.
B. Staff members are compassionate and inspire students to do their best.
C. Staff members collaborate on a regular basis to improve the school and work toward common
goals.
D. Regular communication takes place among the administration, staff, students, parents, and
patrons.
E. Professional development opportunities are supported and encouraged.
F. The administration is aware of teacher and student concerns.
G. Salaries and benefits are in place that attract and retain qualified staff.
 

IV. Facilities/Environment
 An exemplary school provides an orderly yet inviting climate that is conducive to learning and
protects instructional time.  In the school:

A. There is a commitment to provide an emotionally and physically safe, supportive environment.
B. A drug-free environment is maintained.
C. A clear, concise discipline plan is utilized and applied consistently.
D. The efforts and achievements of students and staff are recognized and celebrated regularly.
E. New students and staff feel welcome.
F. Facilities to support curriculum, instruction, and technology are maintained and upgraded.
G. Facilities are maintained and upgraded to ensure a safe physical environment.

V. Community Support
An exemplary school has created an effective partnership with its community.  The school is
committed to addressing the needs of the community and establishes effective two-way
communication to keep patrons informed of district policies and initiatives.  The community provides
the school with the support essential to an improving school.  In such a school:

A. Community members are active supporters.
B. School/community interaction is maintained at a high level.
C. Resources and facilities are readily accessible.