New Monitoring and Appraisal Systems for Higher Scholastic Achievement in

New Monitoring and Appraisal Systems for Higher Scholastic Achievement in Houston Schools

Two new achievement systems have been developed and implemented for the Houston Schools a school board monitoring system and a new appraisal system for the superintendent. The district is committed to improving student achievement, as well as earning the confidence and support of the community. The two systems set new standards for the administrative structure and systematic improvement process for higher scholastic achievement in the Houston schools.

In 2001, Houston schools instituted a Declaration of Beliefs and Visions, which defined for school employees and the community what the district stands for and where it is going. The five goals put forth in the declaration are to:

-> Increase student achievement,
-> Increase management efficiency,
-> Bring all school facilities up to standard,
-> Improve public support and confidence in the Houston schools, and
-> Create a positive district culture.

The declaration determined to accomplish these goals through:

-> An educational structure built upon the relationship between teacher...