CRHS

MISSION

The mission of Coginchaug Regional High School

is to prepare each student to reach his/her potential

as a productive,

responsible,

self reliant,

and creative member

of a dynamic and diverse society

by providing challenging, meaningful curricula

and experiences which address

the needs of each student from within a

supportive and respectful environment

characterized by high standards

for all members of the school community.

Coginchaug is the only school in the District that has a Site Plan.  This is a local improvement plan that supports the District Strategic Plan but allows for outcomes specific to the High School. Our plan was created over five years ago and is in the last phase of implementation. We have implemented many initiatives in the past five years that were driven by this plan. This year Coginchaug is spending time having teachers look at assessment as a tool for improving learning and the staff is practicing learning protocols which provide a specific template for doing that. We are currently learning how to use this practice to deliver better instruction.

In addition, the staff is revisiting a previously addressed tactic that causes students to practice the use of Productive Habits of Mind to improve their performance. Each department has identified specific Habits that they will have students practice to enhance learning in their respective area. By comparing this year’s CAPT scores against last year’s and calculating the numbers of students who achieve honors we will be able to measure the success of this initiative. Our goal is to improve CAPT scores in all four areas by having students implement the Habits of Mind in addition to practicing the specific content skills that they need for the test.