Cass High School becomes the 15th Bartow County school to be named a Model Professional Learning Community for its sustained success in raising student achievement!
“Being recognized as a Model PLC School validates an overarching commitment from our teachers and staff to maintain a focus on learning,” said CHS Principal Steve Revard. “Therefore, my initial reaction was excitement and appreciation for everyone that played a role in this achievement.”
The school’s successful implementation of PLC’s was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLC’s are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
1. Focus on learning.
2. Build a collaborative culture.
3. Create a results orientation.
“We began this process in 2018 when we attended the ‘Culture Keepers’ conference in Atlanta,” said Principal Revard. “From there, we established the Colonel Coalition, comprised of teachers and staff, to lay the foundation for what would become a shift toward learning, collaboration, and results. This has evolved into breaking down barriers that prevented best practices and implementing processes that develop a guaranteed and viable curriculum, common assessments, and strategic Tier II interventions. From there, our student growth and many record-breaking academic achievements speak for itself.”
Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture, and then submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
“Each school year brings a unique set of goals and objectives,” added Principal Revard. “As our students and community evolve, so will our teachers. Our guiding coalition will continue to work toward our mission and vision, which includes ‘collaboratively engaging all students in relevant learning experiences’ and ‘graduating all students career and college ready.’
CHS, Woodland High School, Adairsville High School, Allatoona Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School, Mission Road Elementary School, Adairsville Elementary School, Euharlee Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School, Pine Log Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, Cass Middle School, Adairsville Middle School, Cloverleaf Elementary School, and White Elementary School now join the Bartow County School System as they celebrate Model PLC School and Model PLC District status.