PROFILE OF THE INDIANOLAACADEMY
INTRODUCTION:
This profile is a presentation of data collected from many areas and used to create a summary of student performance,
student and community demographics, and characteristics of the school, and to produce various charts and narratives. The
strategic plan was a product of extensive data gathering from various stakeholders and intense study and research by
various committees. IA is placing recommendations in action, and has set ambitious goals for the students, faculty, and
school. “Learning First” has been the school improvement motto for several years, and it continues to be the ultimate goal
of this strategic plan. This motto is in the mission statement and is the scale used to measure every decision made at The
Indianola Academy. The design of this plan and profile is to stimulate school improvement. This task is never complete and
is subject to constant change. Committees will continue to monitor trends and to provide updated information to the board
of directors each year.
THE SCHOOL:
The IndianolaAcademy is a PreK-12 private school located in the Mississippi Delta within the city limits of Indianola in
SunflowerCounty. The IndianolaAcademy is accredited by the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools, Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. The IndianolaAcademy is a
non-discriminatory 501-C3 non-profit institution which accepts private donations and tuition receipts to operate the school.
An endowment fund is and has been in place to ensure the financial security of the school and plant. The board of directors
strives to keep tuition affordable and acts as a careful steward of all money received. The IndianolaAcademy provides an
alternative to public schools for parents and students capable of meeting the academic and financial requirements. A
committee selected by the school oversees a minority scholarship fund dedicated to assisting minority students. (Income
and Disbursement Chart)
Students living in Indianola make up 58.3% of the current enrollment. This number was 70.6% in 2006. Students from
Invernessmake up 16.7% of the current enrollment, a number up from 6.19% in 2006. The percentage of students from
Moorhead is 6.2% and is up from 4.2% in 2006. The changes in enrollment percentages for Inverness and Moorhead are a
result of the closing of CentralDeltaAcademy, a K-6 school that was located in Inverness. Students from Sunflower make
up 4.7% of our students. This percentage is down from 8.2% in 2006. Enrollment from other cities includes Isola 2.8%,
Shaw 2.1%, Leland 1.9%, Belzoni 1.7%, and Doddsville 1.3%. The remaining 4.3% comes from cities further away where
no city represents more than 1% of the total. (Demographics of Students by City of Residence Chart)
In the Mississippi Delta, farming and farm related companies are the key components of the economy. Many of the parents
of IndianolaAcademy students own farms, and some derive income from working for large private farms. Farm related
industries, which are large employers of our citizens and some IA parents, include Delta Western (catfish feed production),
Delta Pride (catfish processing), Bell Manufacturing (production of farm tools and implements), and Wade Incorporated
(sale and repair of farm equipment). There are several cotton gins in the area, but due to the decrease in cotton production
that began in 2008 only the Holly Ridge Gin is currently in operation. In recent years economic stress on the farming
industry has caused a tightening effect on all industries in the area. The catfish industry has seen many farms stop
production, and as a result some IA parents have lost employment. As in the US economy, jobs in the delta which pay at a
high enough wage to allow their employees to choose private schools have become harder to find. Over the past seven to
ten years many residents have moved out of our area to seek better employment opportunities. Many cities in the delta
area have seen a large fall in population due to economic changes.
The prominent non-farm related companies in the area are Dollar General, the largest, Lewis Grocery, Gresham
Petroleum/Double Quick, SouthSunflowerCountyHospital, and several educational institutions. Dollar General and Lewis
Grocery are distribution centers in which the majority of jobs offered pay a wage which is not sufficient to pay private school
tuition. Gresham Petroleum/Double Quick provides jobs at all pay levels and employs many parents of IA students.
SouthSunflowerCountyHospital provides jobs to many IA parents who are in the medical field. Indianola and the
surrounding areas are also serviced by home health companies who employ parents. MississippiDeltaCommunity College,
Delta State University, Mississippi Valley State University, IndianolaPublic Schools, and SunflowerCountySchools are
educational institutions that provide employment for a number of IA parents and patrons. State, county, and local
government agencies also provide many jobs in our area and are employers of some of our parents. Other parents whose
students attend The Indianola Academy are merchants and bankers or are in service related businesses.
The IndianolaAcademy is one of several private schools in the area. NorthSunflowerAcademy is a PreK-12 school located
thirty minutes north in Drew. Other schools located in a thirty mile radius are BayouAcademy and PresbyterianDay School
(both in Cleveland), HumphreysAcademy (Belzoni), Greenville Christian and WashingtonSchool (both located in Greenville),
and PillowAcademy (Greenwood). PillowAcademy and WashingtonSchoolhave a larger enrollment than IA. The other
schools listed have a smaller enrollment than IA. Competition for students is, for the most part, evident only in the
geographical areas between schools, but with the small driving distance, students have alternatives to attend other private
schools.
THE PAST AND THE PRESENT:
The IndianolaAcademy began its first session in the fall of 1965 with seventy students in first and second grades. Classes
were held in the First Baptist Church of Indianola. In 1966, one hundred eighty students in grades one through seven met
at First Baptist and First United Methodist in Indianola. In 1967, two hundred forty-one students in grades one through nine
met at the same churches. In 1968, two hundred eighty students in grades one through ten attended the new building on
Dorsett Drive. The 1969 session began with six hundred students and expanded to fifteen hundred for the second
semester. Some students returned to the churches and others moved to additional buildings that had been provided. In the
1970 session the high school and junior high students attended the Dorsett Drive location, while the elementary continued
to meet in the churches. The enrollment in grades one through twelve was 1500students,and IA awarded diplomas to its
first graduating seniors. In 1971 The Indianola Academy received accreditation from the Mississippi Private School
Association and the State of Mississippi, and both elementary and secondary students attended the educational plant on
Dorsett Drive. In 1977 the IndianolaAcademy’s eighth graduating class included twenty students who had attended IA for
their entire twelve years. In the decade of the 70s the private schools built in the towns around Indianola caused a
reduction in IA’s enrollment as students transferred to schools closer to their homes. In 1980 The Indianola Academy
became a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A gradual decrease in enrollment started in the
middle to late eighties and continued through the 2004 session due to the reduction of job opportunities and farming
difficulties. The 2005 session began with the first significant increase in many years, and a growth trend has continued that
to date finds our school enrollment up over 100 students from our last SACS visit. The 2010-2011 year has seen a
significant enrollment increase due to the closing of CentralDeltaAcademy last spring. (Enrollment Chart)
The educational plant consists of twenty acres of land housing a lower elementary building, upper elementary/middle
school building, high school building, science building, gymnasium/auditorium, music building, storage building, baseball
field, soccer field, softball field, and elementary playgrounds. The high school building contains a library, cafeteria, multipurpose room, computer lab, dressing and newly renovated boys’ weight room, and other facilities. The Gym has dressing
facilities, girls’ weight room, stage, and other facilities. The upper elementary/middle school houses a library, two art rooms,
an elementary science lab, computer lab, and other facilities. The lower elementary building contains a computer lab and
other facilities. The school also owns a football stadium, concession stand, football field house, practice field and track
facilities. The stadium complex is located 2 blocks south of Highway 82, three minutes from the campus.
Members of The Indianola Academy faculty have been called from local areas, and many have chosen to serve for many
years. IA teachers have been loyal to the school and dedicated to the parents. They are responsible for a great deal of
success and consistency throughout the years. Several have retired with twenty-five or more years of service to IA, and
others remain working with decades of service to IA. (Teacher Information Chart)
Administrators have also had long terms of service at IA, providing consistent leadership and guidance. The
IndianolaAcademy has had seven headmasters in forty-six years, the first serving two years, the second serving four years,
the third serving eight years, the fourth serving nine years, the fifth serving thirteen years, the sixth serving six years; our
current headmaster is in his fourth year. (Administrator Information Chart)
Recent statewide and area teacher shortages and competition for top educators have caused IA to look outside the local
area for quality teachers and administrators. Main competitors for educators are the public schools, who have seen
reduction in their faculties, other private schools, and MississippiDeltaCommunity College. Recruiting and retaining quality
teachers is one of the most important challenges facing The Indianola Academy.
The IndianolaAcademy enjoys a history of outstanding support by the local community. The community and its leadership
understand and appreciate the role of The Indianola Academy and support IA in every way. This support is vital to the
success of the school, and IA makes every attempt to maintain and strengthen its relationships and reputation in the
community.
Graduates of The Indianola Academy have attended colleges and universities throughout the state and nation. The
performance of IA graduates at the college level has been outstanding through the years and is a result of a quality
instructional and testing program and dedicated parents, students, and teachers. Over the past five years 96.18% of IA’s
graduates have attended a college or university, 1.91% enlisted in military service, and 1.91% entered the work force.
Some attend four year schools, and others begin at a community college. MississippiDeltaCommunity College is located
ten miles east of Indianola, and many IA graduates choose MDCC because of its tradition, location, and cost. Surveys and
contacts with graduates show they are successful in college and are satisfied with the instruction given to them at The
Indianola Academy. In college readiness testing IA students perform consistently above the local and state averages, and
at or above the national average on the ACT, PLAN, EXPLORE, and achievement tests. These tests serve as a tool to
oversee the instructional program and to ensure the continued outstanding performance of graduates. (ACT, PLAN,
EXPLORE, and Achievement Test Charts)
The IndianolaAcademy has worked very hard to stay on the cutting edge of educational technology and has a reputation as
an innovative and progressive institution. It has adopted and implemented updates in technology. At the present time the
school has two computer labs with around fifty machines. The lab in the upper elementary/middle school building serves as
a resource and instructional aid for elementary and middle school students. The other, located in the high school building,
is used for instruction in computer literacy and application for middle school and high school students. A point of emphasis
in the 2005 strategic plan was to enlarge access to computers for our faculty and students. By 2008 computers with internet
access were available in every classroom. In 2008 the internet based STI software for grades, attendance, and scheduling
was added to help faculty and to give access to grades, plans, attendance, and discipline to our parents. At the end of the
2010-2011 school year we will replace the labs with new computers and update our classroom computers. Every teacher
has an email address assigned by the school and published to parents. School offices areequipped with the STI program
and oversee its implementation. The Indianola Academy Web Site, prepared and updated by IA students, provides
important information about all programs and areas of the school. Our web page provides a link to the STI program. This
year we placed our student handbook on line making access more convenient for our parents and students. Our strategic
plan, profile, and other materials are always available on our school web site. Internet access is available in the computer
labs, library, and science building for research and exploration. IA will continue to incorporate the latest technological
improvements.
The IndianolaAcademy offers a full range of extra-curricular activities. Involvement in these activities adds a great deal to
the enjoyment and learning of the students. IA constantly seeks new and innovative ways to involve students in areas
which will showcase and develop their talent. In an ongoing quest to make each student a part of the extra-curricular
programs, IA gathers and implements student and faculty opinions on sports, activities, and organizations.
THE COMMUNITY:
Indianola, Mississippi, is a town with a population of around 11,000. The population of Indianola has fallen around 10.45%
since the 2000 census. A trend in decreasing population exists in a very similar way in all the towns our students live in with
the exception of the town of Sunflower which has experienced an increase in population. The population of
SunflowerCounty is around 31,000 a decrease from 35,000 in the 2000 census. The racial mix of the county is reported as
72.8% Black, 26.1% White, and the remaining 1.1% a mixture of ethnic groups. The population of the Hispanic ethnic
group, though still a small percentage of the total, has grown consistently in recent years.
The median household income of SunflowerCounty is reported at $28,266 per year. Around 36 percent of the population
lives below the poverty level. The median income reported byIndianolaAcademy families is $71,000-$80,000 (Income
Level of IA Families Chart).
The average educational level of parents of IndianolaAcademy students is significantly higher than that of the average
SunflowerCounty resident over age 25. 96% of Indianola Academy parents hold high school diplomas, 71% hold at least an
Associate Degree, 57% hold at least a Bachelors Degree, 19% hold at least a Master’s Degree, and 5% have a least a
Doctoral Degree. 60% of SunflowerCounty residents over 25 have high school diplomas, and 12% have a bachelor’s
degree or higher.(Education level of parents of IA students)
SunflowerCounty, Indianola, and The Indianola Academy are made up of people of many different faiths. Baptist,
Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Catholic, Jewish, and other faiths make our community diverse.
THE FUTURE:
The strategic plan project originally began in 2005 with the idea of where IA should be in five years. The effort was
successful, and now we look ahead to the next five years. Long term planning is not simple and requires the use of many
people from inside and outside the school. IA brought time and energy to the questions and collected data through surveys,
meetings, and analysis of existing programs. Every step taken aligned with the “Learning First” vision mentioned in the
mission statement and the beliefs of The Indianola Academy. Throughout the process a number of people from all areas of
the school community and community at large participated in the discussion to ensure the plan met the needs of our
students. Many of the proposed improvements have been implemented, and many more are moving towards
implementation. The plan has revealed a vision of a better IndianolaAcademy. Each step taken in the implementation will
bring IA closer to providing better opportunities for the most important stakeholder we have – each individual student.
Self Study Narrative
As the process for self study began, IA selected a steering committee to complete the task. Members of this committee
represent all stakeholder groups. Some members served on the 2005 plan and brought to this committee experience in the
self improvement process. Upon completing the profile of IA our steering committee reviewed all the data collected and set
out to create a survey which would give us information from our stakeholders in areas likely to need improvement over the
next five years. This work resulted in the creation of a survey instrument that would consist of open ended questions asking
our stakeholders for their opinions and input and other questions that would allow our stakeholders to rate IA’s performance
in an area on a scale of 1 (strongly disagree) through 5 (strongly agree). Members of the steering committee implemented
the surveys and gained input from all stakeholder groups.
The surveys were then scored and the scores averaged on the objective questions. Results of this part of the survey are
available in the attached chart and graph. The chart shows the average score on each question for each group and for all
groups. The graph shows the average total score by group and by all groups. The steering committee carefully studied
these responses and discussed areas which were successful and areas which the stakeholders felt IA needed to review.
The subjective responses were listed by question and sub-question. The opinions gathered from our stakeholders in this
part of the survey were candid and allowed for comments and explanation. The responses allowed the steering committee
to feel the passion and urgency expressed by the stakeholders and resulted in a great deal of review and discussion in the
steering committee meetings.
The steering committee carefully reviewed the profile, the scores on the rated survey questions, and the opinions expressed
in the open ended survey questions and identified academics, student involvement, communication, and facilities as the four
areas of emphasis for the five year strategic plan. The steering committee then authored vision statements designed to
express what IA should strive to achieve in each area. The steering committee assigned these areas of emphasis to subcommittees who wrote goals based on the steering committee’s vision statements and created action plans to accomplish
those goals. A list of committees and committee members appears in attached documents.
The steering committee then reviewed the goals and action plans from each area committee and after serious discussion
and debate selected the plans best aligned with our stated vision and beliefs for implementation in our five-year plan. The
steering committee will hold for consideration those not selected for the plan and will review them periodically for possible
implementation as the plan matures. The steering committee then set about the task of implementation of the plan including
assigning responsibilities and time lines. The committee will oversee the implementation and review of this plan for the next
five years.
STRATEGIC PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE:
Charles Mason, Chair
Lou Adams
Susan Allen
Melinda Andrus
Cindy Baird
Bobbie Sue Bowen
John Rodgers Brashier
Kathy Chism
Andy Daniels
LynnDelas
Megan Kaye Donahoe
ReginaGammill
Katherine Gibbs
Tom Gresham
Leigh Hargett
Sammy Henderson
Barbie King
Emily McDaniel
Darby Moor
Kuykendall Murry
Missy Pitts
Cameron Richardson
Elyette Robertson
Mary Nelson Robertson
Lisa Sledge
Robert Sledge
Lynn Varner
ACTION TEAM COMMITTEES & SUBCOMMITTEES:
COMMUNICATION
John Rodgers Brashier, Chair
Melinda Andrus
Megan Kaye Donahoe
Sharon Ervin
Leigh Hargett
Robin Hobbs
Jennifer Horner
Debbra Lyon
Emily McDaniel
Kim Spencer
Carol Ann Terrell
ACADEMICS
Sammy Henderson, Robert Sledge, Co-Chairs
Reading Comprehension
Recruiting/Retaining Teachers Foreign Language
Katherine Gibbs, Chair
Lynn Delas
Rebecca Henderson
Carrie Hodges
Elizabeth McCarty
Debbie Woodruff, Chair
Sara Ann Harris
Ruth Carmen Poindexter
Lynn Varner
Classroom Technology
Methods of Instruction and Curriculum
Carolyn Ann Sledge, Chair
Donna Britt
Watson Cook
Robin Davis
Naomi Makamson, Chair
Deborah Domino
Jimmy Childers
Music and Drama
Lisa Sledge, Chair
Linda Arant
JackiBurkhalter
Nanette Long
Jennifer Alford, Chair
Rebecca Barrier
Sara Smith
FACILITIES
Andy Daniels, Chair
Paul Ervin
Tommy Nester
Clete Putnam
Stacy Wilson
Cameron Richardson
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Elyette Robertson, Chair
Lou Adams
ReginaGammill
Deven Hill
Candace Holland
Maggie Jones
Dana Lipsey
Teri Manning
Darby Moor
Emily Owen
Melissa Richardson
Mary Nelson Robertson
Jessica Simmons
Teresa Spealman
Valarie Townsend
Ed Waldrup
Shan Wright
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to keep learning first and thus prepare all students to meet the challenges of the future.
OUR BELIEFS
All students can learn.
Student learning should be the chief priority of our school.
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Challenging expectations increase individual student performance.
Exceptional students at both high and low levels of ability require special services and resources.
The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to
become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
AREAS OF EMPHASIS AND VISION STATEMENTS
COMMUNICATION
Important information is available to faculty, students, and parents within the school and is also available to the stakeholders
in the community. IA uses all available methods and the latest in technology to keep all stakeholders informed day to day
and, in an emergency, moment to moment.
ACADEMICS
Student learning is paramount at IA. Quality teachers and administrators provide an environment where learning takes
place. IA provides students with instruction that prepares them for the challenges of life. IA uses modern methods of
instruction and maintains up to date technology to allow students to be competitive in our state and nation for scholarships
and college entrance. IA exposes students to opportunities in language, music, and art to ensure that they are well
rounded. IA strives to meet the needs of all learners and seeks to inspire them to a lifetime of learning.
FACILITIES
IA provides a beautiful campus with clean and functional facilities to enhance the learning environment. IA seeks both to
maintain current facilities and to look constantly for areas needing improvement. Our academic and athletic facilities are
some of the finest in our classification and are a source of pride for our students and community. IA continually inspects its
facilities and repairs and improves them in a timely fashion.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
IA provides many different opportunities for students to be involved and active. Athletics, music, art, drama, and clubs
provide student interaction and a sense of pride in the community. IA’s “Your Place to Shine” attitude leads our school to
seek opportunities for students to excel inside and outside the classroom.
Area: Communication
Goal 1: IA will improve the ability of staff to communicate important or emergency information to an individual room or all
rooms.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will install a new intercom system in all
school buildings.
Board
Headmaster
2011-2012
IA will train all staff in operation of new
intercom system.
Headmaster
Principals
2011-2012
IA will revise existing emergency policies
and procedures involving the use
of the intercom to align them with
the new system.
Headmaster
Board
Principals
2011-2012
Goal 2: IA will improve the swift and accurate flow of information to all stakeholders.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will publish dates, times, and events
on STI, the school web page,
and the morning report email.
Headmaster
Principals
Administrative Assistants
Web Page Sponsor
2011-2015
IA will update address list for the
IA Newsletter each year and allow
opportunities for stakeholders to subscribe.
Newsletter Editor
Director of Development
2011-2015
IA will ask all parent organizations to select
an officer to inform all school offices of
important information on a weekly basis so
that IA can publish information to stakeholders.
PTO President
Booster Club President
Administrative Assistants
2011-2015
IA will publicize dates and times when teachers
will be available to tutor students during or
after school.
All Faculty
Administrative Assistants
2011-2015
IA will correspond with all stakeholders during
summer months and holidays to make them aware
of changes in policy or staff as the board directs.
Headmaster
Principals
2011-2015
Area: Academics
(Sub-Area: Music and Drama)
Goal 1: IA will augment the current teaching of music to elementary students while creating new music and drama
programs for middle and high school students.
Action Steps
Responsible
To enhance student appreciation and
understanding of music’s influence
on all cultures, IA will incorporate music
in elementary history and geography.
Subject Area Teachers 2011-2015
Elementary Principal
IA will offer high school music classes
for academic credit.
Music Chair
Secondary Principal
2011-2013
IA will offer a school choir that will
participate in competitions and perform for
interested groups in our area.
Music Chair
Secondary Principal
2012-2015
IA will present a variety show/drama
at least once a year.
Music Chair
HS Faculty
Secondary Principal
2012-2015
Area: Academics
Timeline
(Sub-Area: Classroom Technology)
Goal 1: IA will use technology to help enhance reading in grades K-8 by incorporating technology.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will add software to extend the
accelerated reading program through
grades K-8.
Elementary Principal
Middle School Principal
Elementary Teachers
Middle School Principal
2011-2013
IA will provide additional computers
in K-8 classrooms for accelerated
reading program.
Headmaster
IT Coordinator
2011-2013
Area: Academics
(Sub-Area: Foreign Language)
Goal 1:IA will provide a foreign language program in Spanish that is based on state standards, seeks to expose Spanish to
young students, and prepares students for success at the college level.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will expand Spanish program
In elementary.
Spanish Chair
Elementary Principal
2011-2013
IA will increase student cultural experiences
by focusing on Spanish literature, poetry,
and art.
Spanish Chair
Secondary Principal
2011-2015
IA Spanish program will focus on conversation,
information exchange, and debate.
Spanish Chair
Secondary Principal
2011-2015
IA will require students to complete
and be tested on at least 2 Spanish novelas.
Area: Academics
Spanish Chair
Secondary Principal
2011-2015
(Sub-Area: Reading Comprehension)
Goal 1:Students in grades K-7 will score 75% or more on Total Reading on the Stanford Achievement Test.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will emphasize additional reading
and testing in the Accelerated Reading
Program.
Elementary Principal
Librarians
Classroom Teachers
2011-2015
IA will incorporate vocabulary and
comprehension in assessments.
Classroom Teachers
Elementary Principal
2011-2015
Goal 2:Students in the 8th grade will score two percentage points above national percentileon the Explore test in Reading.
Action Steps
Responsible
IA will emphasize reading by establishing
point goals and requirements for 8th graders
in the Accelerated Reading Program.
Classroom Teacher
Timeline
2011-2015
Goal 3:Average scores on the ACT will be five tenths of a point above the national percentile.
Action Steps
Responsible
IA will require students in grades 9-12
to read and take Accelerated Reader tests
one book of their choice in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
quarters in English, Social Studies, or Science
Subject Area Teachers 2011-2015
Librarian
Area: Academics
Timeline
(Sub-Area: Recruitment and Retention of Faculty)
Goal 1: IA will take innovative steps to recruit and retain outstanding teachers.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will ensure salaries for instructors
will remain competitive with schools
in our area.
Board
Headmaster
2011-2015
IA will provide funds for recertification
to assist current teachers.
Board
Headmaster
2011-2015
IA will provide opportunities for teachers
to visit other schools as a part of the
professional development program.
Board
Headmaster
2011-2015
IA will provide information for prospective
teachers on the IA website.
Board
Headmaster
Web Page Sponsor
2011-2015
IA will send representatives to teacher
recruitment days to seek qualified applicants.
Headmaster
2011-2015
Area: Academics
(Sub-Area: Methods of Instruction and Curriculum)
Goal 1: Methods of instruction will be developed and implemented to meet the academic needs of students in all ability
groups.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
Faculty members will enhance sophomore
coursework by adding academic
enrichment activities which
will challenge high level learners.
Secondary Principal
Department Heads
Faculty Members
2011-2015
Teachers will incorporate some standardized
tests and strategies for taking them into
all subject areas in grades nine through
twelve with the goal of preparing them
for ACT and other forms of testing.
Subject Area Teachers 2011-2015
IA will initiate a peer-tutoring program for
4th-12th grade students who are not passing.
Subject Area Teachers 2011-2015
Guidance Counselor
Goal 2: Curriculum will be updated as needed to meet needs of current diverse students.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will adopt textbooks in alignment
with the Mississippi adoption schedule.
Headmaster
2011-2015
Area: Facilities
Goal 1: IA will repair unlevel areas in the parking area and sidewalks.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will have all sidewalks and parking
areas inspected by professional
contractors.
Headmaster
Board Vice President
2012-2013
IA will formulate a plan and let bids
to replace or repair sidewalks and
parking areas with attention given to
drainage between buildings and sidewalks.
Headmaster
Board Vice President
2012-2015
IA will re-stripe and re-number all
parking areas.
Headmaster
Board Vice President
2011-2012
IA will repair leaks in all covered sidewalks.
Headmaster
Board Vice President
2011-2012
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will have the baseball field professionally
leveled to ensure proper drainage and improve
the playability of the field.
Athletic Director
Baseball Coach
Headmaster
Board Vice President
2012-2014
IA will have the soccer field professionally
leveled and crowned to insure proper drainage
to improve the playability of the field.
Athletic Director
Soccer Coach
Headmaster
Board Vice President
2012-2014
IA will repair crowns on the football field
and practice field at Legion Field.
Athletic Director
Football Coach
Board Vice President
2012-2014
Goal 2: IA will address drainage issues on athletic fields.
Goal 3: IA will evaluate the need for new construction and will build or replace structures as needed.
Action Steps
IA will research and evaluate
possible construction projects in the
following areas:
Restroom, concessions, and seating for
girls soccer and softball.
Responsible
Building and Grounds
Board of Directors
Headmaster
Athletic Director
Booster Club President
PTO President
Timeline
2011-2015
Visitors seating area at Legion Field.
Indoor elementary physical education.
Additional storage at the football field house.
Area: Student Activities
Goal 1: IA will create clubs in many interest areas to provide additional enrichment to our secondary students.
Action Steps
IA will conduct interest surveys with students
and teachers to identify possible clubs that
would be beneficial to students.
Responsible
Secondary Principal
Guidance Counselor
Timeline
2011-2012
IA will set aside 2 times a month for club
meetings during school hours.
Secondary Principal
2011-2012
IA will establish guidelines for all clubs.
Board
Headmaster
2011-2012
IA will allow students to select the club(s) they
would like to join and begin meetings in
September of 2011.
Secondary Principal
2011-2012
Goal 2: IA will provide additional opportunities for academic enrichment activities for all grades.
Action Steps
Responsible
Timeline
IA will increase exposure to foreign language,
music, and drama to grades K-5 using
assemblies, trips, and programs.
Elementary Principal
Headmaster
2011-2013
IA will increase opportunities for academic
enrichment to grades 6-12 in study skills,
test prep, science, math, and fine arts using
programs, speakers, trips, and after hours study.
Secondary Principal
Headmaster
2011-2013