Cayman Intl School SP 2008-13

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Cayman International School

CIS Strategic Plan2008 to 2013


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CIS Planning Team

Stra tegic Planning Council (May 2008)

External Facilitator : Joan Adams, ISS Vice President

Assistant Facilitator : Jean Caskey, Director, CIS

Teachers : Janet Bell, Jodi McDonald, Stephanie Ochitwa

Students : Owen Foster, Jamie-Lauren McTaggart

Parents : Caroline Courtis, Patrick Hackenberg, Amy Hunt

Administrative Staff : Wendy Foreman, Nimmi Sekhar

The Cayman International School Strategic Planning Council met in May2008 to revisit the schools mission statement, beliefs, parameters andobjectives. Three newly formulated and broad based objectives weredeveloped. The revised mission statement, beliefs and objectives wereapproved by the Board and are noted below. In September 2008, ActionCommittees were established to develop yearly plans for each objective.These plans will be presented to the Strategic Planning Council andreviewed annually.


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Cayman International School will endeavor to provide each of ourstudents the opportunity to achieve his/her academic andpersonal best within a U.S./International educational environmentthat encourages and inspires leadership, character andcommunity service, while embracing cultural diversity.

Cayman International School Mission Statement

CIS School-wide Student Learning Outcomes

Students at Cayman International School will:

Learn to be productive citizens.Develop the skills necessary to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle.Develop creative, critical and logical thinking skills.Develop effective communication skills.Develop a passion for learning and become life-long learners.

School Beliefs

We believe that:

Every individual has equal intrinsic worth.A nurturing and safe environment is essential for learning.Developing an understanding, appreciation and respect for diversityare vital in a global community.Partnerships among school, family and community are essential tofoster further development and learning.Honesty, trust and respect are essential in successful relationships.Critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving skills arenecessary in an ever-challenging world.Individuals are responsible for their choices and actions tothemselves, to society and to the environment.A balanced life contributes to personal well being.Learning is a life-long activity.


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Parameters

CIS shall always meet the requirements for private schools under theCayman Ministry of Education.

We will only allow policies, procedures or behavior that promotes thegrowth and achievement of students.

All energies will be focused on instructional and extra-curricularprograms.

CIS shall always remain accredited by a U.S. regional agency andother recognized international agencies.

We will not tolerate behavior that diminishes the dignity, self-worthor safety of any individual.

All programs and services must be consistent with the strategic plan.

CIS will only accept and retain those students for whom there is anexisting appropriate educational program.

All decisions will be made based on assuring the school remainsfiscally responsible and operates within its own resources.

As a proprietary school, CIS may differ from non-profit institutions inits decision making processes and its policy making.


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By the year 2013 each CIS student will be able to demonstrate improvementsin academic performance in core subjects of Math, Language Arts, Science and

Social Studies.o Teachers: Jessyca Canizales, Jean Caskey (Admin), Rita Imparatoo Students: Taylor Ribbins, Tristan Von Kirchenheimo Parents: Christine Maltman, Nicola Hersant

By the year 2013 each CIS student will be able to demonstrate his/herpersonal best by participation and commitment to becoming a well rounded,balanced, global minded citizen.

o Teachers: Alex Hill Hudson, Holly Morris, Nimmi Sekhar (Admin)o Students: Jonathon Masters, Ally McRaeo Parents: Amy Hunt, Angel Rutty

By the year 2013 each secondary student will demonstrate the academic andpersonal achievements to meet the requirements for acceptance into a postsecondary educational institute.

o Teachers: Dhara Levers, Jodi McDonalds, Sandra Tenus (Guidance)o Students: Allison Hill, Owen Fostero Parents: Glenna Black, Caroline Courtis

Objective 1

Objective 2

Objective 3

Action Plan Committees 2008/2009 School Year

Action Plan Co-ordinator: Janet Bell


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Year 1 (2008/2009)

Timeline Activity

September 2008 o Design, implement and track use of common literacyassessments within grade levels.

November 2008o Implement parent presentations covering various topics at CIS.

January 2009 o Initiate and re-examine our approach to the standardizedtesting in order to ensure the test meets assessment needs anduse the results meaningfully.

Spring 2009 o Utilize standardized testing as a tool for instruction due to theearlier testing period for student learning.

2008-2009o Implement the curriculum review cycle for Math.

Year 2 (2009/2010)

Timeline Activity

September 2009 o Use Atlas Rubicon to ensure the curriculum standards are beingmet. Provide In-Service May 2009.

Fall 2009 o Collaborate, research, review and design a new report card forMS/HS to reflect benchmark and standards (Admin Plus).

Fall 2009 o Establish a media committee which includes technology andlibrary resources. The committee would evaluate tools forpurchasing, have input in ordering and fundraising.

Fall 2009 o Develop a school wide assessment which includes earlychildhood and elementary portfolios and encourages reflectivelearning for all students.

Fall 2009 o Develop clear guidelines, procedures and steps for teacherreferrals regarding student support.

Fall 2009 o Review Academic Requirements for graduation for IB and

electives being offered by establishing a scope and sequence formiddle and high school.

Fall 2009 o Explore and identify opportunities to celebrate academic andextracurricular success.

November 2009 o Identify additional/alternative media technology resources toenhance curriculum and student achievement. (Smart Boards)

2009-2010 o Implement the curriculum review cycle for Social Studies andTechnology.

June 2010 o Plan a portfolio sharing time for students (K-5) to show his/herwork to parents of CIS due to the implementation of portfoliosfor the 2009-2010 school year.

Objective 1

By the year 2013 each CIS student will be able to demonstrate improvementsin academic performance in core subjects of Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies.


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Year 3 (2010/2011)Timeline Activity

September 2010 o Explore and evaluate cost benefits of improving access totechnology for individuals.

September 2010 o Monitor the courses being offered for middle and highschool with the purchase of additional media/technologyresources from year two.

Fall 2010 o Utilize additional/alternative media technology resources toenhance curriculum and student achievement.

March 2011 o Students in K-12 to attend and communicate with parentsabout his/her growth and areas of improvement in learning.

2010-2011 o Implement the curriculum review cycle for Language Arts.

Years 4 & 5 (2011/2012)

Timeline Activity2011-2012 o Monitor & evaluate the assessments given to students and

decide if any action needs to be taken.2011-2012 o Monitor and evaluate the process of a student led

conference.2011-2012 o Implement the previous years decisions of more

technology available for instruction.2011-2012 o Review additional/alternative media technology resources

to enhance curriculum and student achievement.2011-2012 o Implement the curriculum review cycle for Science, Health

and Physical Education.

Objective 1continued


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Year 1 (2008/2009)

Timeline ActivityJanuary 2009 o Investigate leadership and service opportunities such as

Interact club (Rotary); Duke of Edinburgh Awards; NationalHonor Society; National Junior Honor Society; modelUnited Nations; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

o Present program information to student body and surveystudents for interest.

o Identify a committee to survey school community (staff &students) regarding the interest in a School Art Show andLiterary Magazine.

o Establish opportunities to exhibit student art and literaryworks.

June 2009 o Review student participation in ongoing programs.o Review new programs as administration sees fit.

June 2009

o Initiate club meetings and activities.o Initiate committee meetings.o Develop plans for school Cultural Festival with monthly

focus on food, crafts, music, dance, story-telling, traditions

etc.o Schedule monthly Cultural Festival.

Year 2 (2009/2010)

Timeline Activity

September 2009o Educate student body regarding club opportunities.

Fall 2009o Establish school and island contacts for following

programs: NCFA, Spelling Bee, Debates, Science Fair andJunior Achievement.

Fall 2009 o Initiate committee meetings for School Art show and CIS

Literary Magazine to establish a timeline based on surveyresults.Fall 2009

o Establish a sponsor for identified clubs.

Fall 2009o Complete and submit applications for clubs and/or

charters.o Present celebrating Caymans Culture ideas to staff .

Objective 2

By the year 2013 each CIS student will be able to demonstrate his/her personal best by participation and commitment to becoming a well rounded, balanced, global minded citizen.


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Year 2 (2009/2010)

Timeline Activity2010 o Review student participation in named programs.

o Plan and implement Annual Spring Art show.May 2010

o Hold school Art Show.

June 2010 o Review of established leadership and service clubs.o Review continuation of Cultural Festival for upcoming

school year and expand to include other countries.

Years 2-5 (2010/2013)

Timeline ActivityJanuary 2011 o Identify a committee to establish educational partnerships

with other I.S.S. or educational institutes.

February 2011o Initiate committee meetings to establish educational

partnerships.o Explore implementation of a Foreign Exchange Student

Program.June 2011 o Develop plan for establishing educational partnerships for

upcoming school year.September 2011

o Educate staff on educational partnerships.

Objective 2


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Year 1 (2008/2009)

Timeline Activity

2008 - 2009o Website development.

2009- ongoing o Build a database of resources from post secondary institutions.E.g. Video Conferencing from Colleges.

Spring 2009 o Implement a Career Focus Week. E.g. Speakers, Job Shadowing.

Year 2 (2009/2010)

Timeline Activity

Jan 2010 o Plan an open house focusing on the IB Program, facilities andother programs.

2009 2010 o Develop advisory program focusing on skills necessary forpersonal achievement.

o Research and implement a required IT course for grades 7-10.o Implement optional SAT prep course.o Create an awards committee to develop awards and criteria for

secondary Personal and Academic Awards Program.

Objective 3

By the year 2013 each secondary student will demonstrate the academic and personal achievements to meet the requirements for acceptance into a post secondar educational institute.


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Year 3 (2010/2011)

Timeline Activity2010

o Review Career Counselling program.

2010 o Review website development and make necessarychanges.

2010 - 2011o Website development.

2010 - 2011 o Implement an Awards Program for Academic and PersonalAchievement.

Years 4 & 5 (2011/2013)

2011 - 2013

o Develop Alumni Association.Mentoring.Development.Promotion.Fundraising.Survey.

Objective 3

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