Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/10/2024 - 5:00 PM  
Category:
Items for Discussion  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
4.2 Knight School Introduction - Dr. Royal A. Gurley, Jr., and Lamont Trotter  
Strategic Plans:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
5.2 Knight School Introduction_Supportive Information Sheet_January 10, 2024 Joint SB City Council Work Session.pdf
5.2 Knight School Introduction_January 10, 2024 SB Joint WS with City Council.pdf
 
Background and Summary:
Dr. Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Division Superintendent, and Lamont Trotter, Program Administrator at Lugo-McGinness, will present an update on the Charlottesville City Schools’ Knight School.  
Funding:
 
Strategic Plan:
All CCS learners will graduate equipped with a plan for the future.

- Target 1: Maintain a graduation rate that is at or above the state average across all student membership groups. n Graduation rate

- Target 2: 100% of graduating students will be equipped with a post-secondary plan.

- Strategy 1: Enhance academic advising tools and practices with a focus on equity and encouragement of course plans that incorporate rigor, balance, and wellness within the school counseling department.

- Strategy 2: Create a system of personalized college and career plans for every student based on interest, aptitude, and research done by students to chart a plan for 5 or more years that includes post-secondary education and training.
 
Action Required:
No action is required at this time

 
Recommendation
No recommendations at this time  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Royal Gurley - Superintendent