What a difference a year makes!! As a
result of our success last year to effectively integrate
technology in our teaching and learning processes, the focus in our second year will be sustaining that growth
and expanding our program. Supported by our Director of
Schools and the Wilson County School Board, a full-time
Technology Coach will be also be available during the
2002-2003 year. Our student test scores improved
in two out of three areas (ACT and 11th Grade Writing)
in the 2001-2002 school year; and as a result, we were awarded
a bonus of $100,000 for the coming school year. Funding
will go first toward more teacher training. We
will also focus on purchasing software for use in math
and science as well as mind mapping for higher order
thinking using Inspiration®. We will concentrate on improving
student research skills through primary and secondary
resources by utilizing Grolier online databases.
Each teacher will create a web page using TeacherWeb.com.
It is indeed a time to celebrate
our accomplishments, yet realize we have so much more to do.
Most researchers agree it takes at least three to five
years to adequately prepare systemic change toward
effectively integrating technology in a school's
curriculum. Follow our second-year journey for
sustainability and additional growth.
Mt.
Juliet High School is in
the Wilson
County School District (Lebanon,
TN) and is accredited by the Tennessee State Department
of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools. The school was established in 1854.
The mission of
Wilson County Schools is "...to offer students a
world-class education that will challenge the mind,
inspire the hopes and provide the opportunity to achieve
their dreams."
Mt.
Juliet High School
3565 N. Mt. Juliet Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Call 615-758-5606 or Fax 615-758-5645
Mt.
Juliet/West Wilson Chamber of Commerce