Goals

Goal 1
To provide a state-of-the-art standards-based, research-based Information and Communication Technology curriculum and assessment framework for Mississippi middle school students that will offer students an opportunity to become technology literate, obtain 21st century skills, and enhance academic skills. [More Information from Dr. Bounds' Monday Memo ]

Goal 2
To provide a high-tech career development program with a strong emphasis in applied learning and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics that will not only give students the tools necessary to be successful in high school, but also prepare students for future study beyond high school. [More Information from Dr. Bounds' Monday Memo ]

Goal 3
To reduce Mississippi’s dropout rate by providing students with alternative school hours, the option of completing vocational and academic courses online, rigorous academic and vocational curricula, a personalized learning environment, a relevant connection between school and work, more options of study, and dual college credit. [More Information from Dr. Bounds' Monday Memo ]

Goal 4
To prepare Mississippi high school graduates academically as well as equip them with learning and thinking skills, global awareness, information and communications technology literacy, leadership skills, and life skills. [More Information from Dr. Bounds' Monday Memo]

Goal 5
To provide Mississippi educators with high quality, standards-based professional learning opportunities that will prepare instructors to implement new curricula and increase student achievement, course placement, and completion. [More Information from Dr. Bounds' Monday Memo]

Goal 6
To provide extended funding to Mississippi school districts that will support an effective learning environment for all Mississippi students. [More Information from Dr. Bounds' Monday Memo]

Goal 7
To increase articulated and dual-credit courses from community college to the university level in order to assist students in the transition from one level of education to another and in reducing the expense as students seek higher levels of education to meet increasing demands in the workplace. [More Information from Dr. Bounds' Monday Memo]