Charlotte D. Placide
Superintendent of Schools

» District Vision

The vision of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is to provide a high achieving performance-based system advancing scholarship and the lifelong development of students consistent with their needs, interests and abilities, while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of a diverse community and operating at the highest levels of ethical and professional behavior.

» District Mission

The mission of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) is to provide a rigorous academic curriculum within a safe, caring and enjoyable learning environment.  Instruction will be differentiated to provide the optimum education for all students, encouraging them to be lifelong learners as well as productive and ethical citizens.  Graduates from the EBRPSS will be intellectually equipped to pursue their chosen career path and stand ready for the complexities that exist in today’s society.  The entire community will have confidence that the EBRPSS graduates leave with a solid academic foundation and are prepared to seize the endless opportunities that exist upon graduation.

» District Core Beliefs

The core beliefs of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System include:

Public education is a right and a responsibility to be shared by all individuals and organizations in our community.

All children can learn and experience success in school.

A successful public school system is a critical component of a successful community.

A successful public school system must have a data driven improvement plan which must be monitored on an annual basis.

The achievement gap can be eliminated while increasing the academic achievement of all students.

Schools have a dramatic impact on children’s lives.

Families are critical partners in the success of their children.

All children should be provided a safe, well maintained and orderly educational environment.
 

» Commitments

By Fall of 2006, all teachers will meet the definition of Highly Qualified

By fall of 2006, all schools will have an aligned curriculum with regular assessments to guide instruction.

By Fall of 2006, all schools will have at least one active partnership with community organizations, neighborhoods and families that foster the School System’s vision.

By Fall of 2006, all high schools will offer an Honors and AP curriculum and qualified students will be identified and encouraged to take these rigorous courses.

By Spring of 2008, all grade 3 students will read on or above grade level.

By Spring of 2010, Eighty (80) percent of alL students in the accountability programs will perform at or above the proficient level in reading and mathematics.

By Fall of 2010, average ACT and SAT scores will meet or exceed the national average.

By Spring of 2010, Eighty-five (85) percent of all high school students will graduate on time.

By Fall of 2010, the School System will offer pre-K at every elementary school.

By Spring of 2014, disparity based on race, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status will be less than 10 percentage points on all academic measures.

By Fall of 2014, our School System will be recognized with a “four star” performance label.

 
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