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Report of the Mashpee Public Schools i To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Mashpee Mission The Mission Statement of the Mashpee Public Schools describes our purpose as an organization. The Mashpee Public School system offers an academic program of sufficient rigor, scope, I and depth for all students. The overriding goal of this program is to prepare students to be confident and life-long learners who possess a strong sense of community that will be j evidenced in each student's contribution to society over a lifetime. i Vision Our vision is our goal for the district when the Strategic Plan is substantially achieved. i The vision of the Mashpee Public Schools is to ensure that all students achieve academic excellence in a safe, respectful, and personalized learning environment. Quality teaching, small class sizes, and the use of technology will prepare students for future challenges. Strategic Plan The District Strategic Plan was developed by a group of forty community members, including parents, staff, students, and town officials. The Strategic Plan is available online at i www.mashpee.kl2.ma.us. School Committee MaryRose Grady served as chairman of the school committee. Ralph Marcelli served as vice chairman, and Kathy Stanley was the secretary. Janice Mills and Richard Bailey were members. I Review of 2008-2009: j I The Mashpee Public Schools made great strides in 2009 standardized test results for MCAS. ELA showed higher scores than the state average at every grade level and there was Y improvement in the percentage of students who scored proficient and above in five out of seven 0 0 grades tested. In math, 64/o of grade ten students scored advanced as compared to 42/o last year, and there was improvement in the percentage of students who scored proficient and above in five out of seven grades that were tested. In science, 72% of high school students scored proficient or above in Biology, and Mashpee scores were stronger than the state averages in both Science/Technology and Engineering and Biology. For Advanced Placement (AP), we have seen higher participation in AP exams this year, as well r as improvement in the percentages of qualifying scores. Significant improvements were noted in Statistics, English/Literature, and European History. In our measure of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) from the No Child Left Behind Act, Mashpee has met AYP in both the aggregate and in subgroups in both ELA and Math. 161