School Improvement Plan

A school improvement plan is the information regarding school demographics, school proficiency on ISAT and Terra Nova testing, and school goals. It provides detailed insight regarding Boulder Hill's academic performance.

2006-2007 School Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plan Committees

As a school, we have several decision making committees as part of our school improvement process. On each committee we recruit parents, students, teachers, support staff, and community members to be involved. We believe that it truly does take an entire community to raise a child. We have 5 committees for the 2005-06 school year. The following listing indicates what the purpose and function of each committee is. Each of our school committees meets at 7:30am in the LRC. If you are interested in joining a committee please contact Mr. Schafermeyer or Miss Shore through the school office.

School Leadership Council

The School Leadership Council is an advisory and decision making body for Boulder Hill School. This group is composed of teachers, parents, Student Senators, administrators, teacher assistants, community members, and support staff. The primary responsibility of the School Leadership Council is to direct the School Improvement Process. The Council deals with school policy issues, budget, and professional development. School Leadership Council Agendas and Minutes

Academic Strategies Committee

The Academic Strategies Committee has been a group focused on improving classroom instructional strategies and building wide programming. The Academic Strategies Committee developed our school mission and vision. They have explored topics such as Standards Aligned Classrooms, Curriculum Mapping, Looping, and Constructivism. The Academic Strategies Committee guides the design of many of the professional development activities created for staff at Boulder Hill. Most importantly the Academic Strategies Committee encourages ways for teachers to take risks and try out of the box ideas in their classroom and within our school. The Academic Strategies Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:30am in the LRC. Academic Strategies Committee Agenda and Minutes

Character Counts! Committee

The Character Counts committee is new to Boulder Hill School this year. This committee will identify ways within the school to promote six traits of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. The Character Counts! Committee meets on the first Friday of the month at 7:30am in the LRC. Character Counts! Committee Agenda and Minutes

Reading Committee

Reading has been our number one academic focal point for the past two years at Boulder Hill School. The Reading Committee develops methods to promote student interest in reading, expose students to a wider variety of reading materials, measure students growth in reading, and promote general literacy skills. The Reading Committee develops activities and contests to involve students and families in reading together. The Reading Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30am in the LRC. Reading Committee Agenda and Minutes

School Community Building & Awareness Committee

The School Community Building and Public Awareness committee develops ways for the school to promote positive activities for children and families. The SCBA committee finds ways to incorporate community groups within the school and promote school activities outside of the school. SCBA has developed many of the family nights at Boulder Hill, helped with the ornament building projects, worked to develop a Senior Readers Program, and communicate information to local press agencies. They are also the driving force behind American Education Week. The SCBA Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30am in the LRC. School Community Building and Public Awareness Agenda and Minutes