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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
PROCESS
USD 475 uses the Effective
Schools research as a guide for its
instructional programs. The components of the Effective
Schools research support the Kansas Quality
Performance Accreditation (QPA) Framework that
describes the eleven quality criteria necessary
for state accreditation. The
components of Effective Schools include:
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Strong instructional leadership
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Clear and focused school missions
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Emphasis on basic skills
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High teachers expectations for
student success
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Frequent monitoring of student
progress
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Emphasis on a safe and orderly
educational environment
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
USD 475 is committed to providing staff with the
skills, opportunity and resources necessary to
grow professionally. The ongoing professional
development of all staff and its professional
development program is a hallmark of the
district. The commitment includes eight days
dedicated to professional development that occur
during the school year. Professional
development at the district and building level
is often provided by nationally recognized
consultants and trainers.
Staff may also
take advantage of professional development
opportunities that support their individual
professional development plans. Opportunities
include training in Cooperative Learning,
Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement (TESA),
6-Trait Writing and other effective teaching
practices.
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HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM
Junction City High School is a 6A Kansas High
School, the largest enrollment category
recognized by the Kansas State High School
Activities Association. JCHS is a Wall-to-Wall
Career Academies High School offering the
following academies:
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Freshman
Success Academy (Gr. 9))
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Science, Engineering and Technology
Academy (Gr. 10-12)
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Business and Information Technology
Academy (Gr. 10-12)
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Fine Arts and Human Services Academy
(Gr. 10-12)
JCHS operates a modified 8-block schedule
that places students in seven credit classes
alternating every other day. The eighth block
is a Seminar Period. The high school provides
students with a variety of community involvement
experiences through school sponsored service
organizations. JCHS has met North Central
Accreditation Association requirements since
1906 and was a pilot school for North Central
Accreditation Outcomes.
The high school
provides students with a variety of community
involvement experiences through school sponsored
service organizations. JCHS has a long standing
tradition in athletics and competes in
inter-school competitions in debate, forensics,
vocal and instrumental music and many other
interscholastic activities. The academic
program offers more than 150 credit courses and
provides opportunity for seniors to spend part
of their day attending classes at Kansas State
University or the Manhattan Area Technical
Center. Some dual credit courses are also
available through Cloud County Community
College. The high school also offers a Junior
Army ROTC program.
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MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Junction City Middle School and Fort Riley
Middle School (grades 6-8) provide a transition
between the elementary grades and the high
school, and are designed to better meet the
unique needs of young adolescent students. The
middle schools feature teacher teaming and an
advisor-based curriculum as well as discovery
electives in art, careers, vocal and
instrumental music, Spanish, French and
family/consumer science. Intramurals and
interscholastic sports are also a part of the
middle school program.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
USD 475 elementary
school (K-5) feature a variety of programs to
meet educational needs in preparation for a
middle school transition and lifelong learning.
All elementary schools offer a full-day
kindergarten program and have library programs
closely integrated with classrooms. All
schools offer after-school
programs.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
USD 475 offers a comprehensive special education
program including gifted education. Services
are provided for children with special needs in
accordance with the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. Programs are
tailored to meet the needs of each identified
student through comprehensive evaluations and
Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Approximately 100 licensed USD 475 staff members
provide special education services.
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EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Heim Early
Childhood Center offers early childhood special
education pre-school classes and serves as the
headquarters facility for the Geary County Head
Start Program with three Head Start classrooms.
Birth-5 years of age developmental screenings
are held monthly at the First United Methodist
Church. Early childhood special education
classes are also held at Washington, Jefferson
and Ware Elementary. Additional Head Start
classes are provided at Jefferson and Washington
Elementary. The Parents As Teachers program is
centered at the Family Network Learning
Center on the lower level of the Junction
City Municipal Building.
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INNOVATION IN
SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY
PROGRAMS
USD 475
Innovation in Schools and Community Program
coordinates the following services and programs
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Alternative & After-School Programs/21st
Century Community Learning Centers
- Army
School Age Programs in Your Neighborhood (ASPYN)
- Boys &
Girls Clubs of Junction City/Geary County
- Community
Connections
- Family
Network Learning Center
- Healthy
Families America/Smart Start
- Parents
As Teachers Program
- Smart
Start Kansas of Geary County
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Board of Education encourages the
involvement of parents and patrons and welcomes
their attendance at board meetings. A Patron
Committee meets with the Superintendent of
Schools on a regular basis. Each building
operates a school Site Council that provides
advice and counsel regarding school performance
goals and objectives for the Kansas Quality
Performance Accreditation process.
Parent-Teacher associations or parent advisory
groups provide invaluable support for each
school in the district.
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