Strategic Plan Input

TCS Strategic Priorities

Welcome to Transylvania County Schools!

We are seeking input from our partners and stakeholders. Our goals are based on the strategic priorities as established by the NC State Board of Education.

We want to hear your ideas on how to meet those priorities. We invite you to complete the following brief survey and ranking. The results will be used in planning the future for your schools.

* 1. What variables below can Transylvania County Schools utilize best to help meet the strategic goal of "Every student in the NC School system graduates from high school prepared for work, further education, and citizenship." Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.

Aptitude testing for students

Coursework sequence aligned with a Career Pathway

Equity and Diversity Training

Apprenticeships/Internships/Job Shadowing

Required coursework in Personal Finance/Financial Literacy

Career Technical Education (CTE)

School Based Student-led Businesses

Dual enrollment with Community College/Four Year Colleges

Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Classes

Life Skills classes and/or enrichment opportunities

Graduation Project/Senior Projects

Co-Curricular Coursework (Arts, Music, Band, Dance, Foreign Languages)

* 2. What variables below can Transylvania County Schools utilize to help meet the strategic goal of "Every Student has a personalized education." Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.

Expanded NC Virtual Public School (NCVPS) and Online opportunities

Increased Dual Enrollment options with NC Community Colleges/4 year colleges

Additional Guidance Counselors & time with counselors

Before and After School Opportunities

Additional Student Advocate Positions

Small schools

Low class size

Expanded curriculum and career pathway offerings

Facilities upgrades/changes reflective of learning styles and environment

Faculty Advisors

Co-Curricular coursework (ROTC, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Student Club organizations)

Expanded STEM opportunities

* 3. What variables below can Transylvania County Schools utilize to help meet the strategic goal of "Every student, every day, has excellent educators." Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.

Professional Development Opportunities

Specific Professional Development in technology tools application

Google certifications and other technology badges/certifications.

Financial assistance for graduate study

Increased local supplement for educators

Increasing teacher assistants

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in every school at every grade level

Additional teacher mentors & peer observations

Additional instructional coaches

Financial aid grants/support for professional development and enrichment opportunties

Access to employee mental health services

* 4. What variables below can Transylvania County Schools utilize to help meet the strategic goal of "Every school district has up-to-date financial, business, and technology systems to serve its students, parents, and educators." Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.

Maintain "Virtual Days"

Expanded 1:1 initiatives

Expanded NCVPS at both high schools

Increased use of Google Tools in instruction

Business Partnerships for increased technology

Additional other devices & applicable software

Additional monetary investment in resources for technology

* 5. What variables below can also assist in helping Transylvania County Schools utilize to help meet the strategic goal of "Every school district has up-to-date financial, business, and technology systems to serve its students, parents, and educators." Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.

Allow the use of cell phones in instruction

Increased access to wireless around the county

Tech system seamless interaction among reporting platforms for data entry

Additional computer repair, training, and support personnel

Training and workshops provided to parents on the use of technology in education

Hot spots available for check out

* 6. What variables can Transylvania County Schools utilize to help meet the strategic goal of "Every student is healthy, safe, and responsible." Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.

Activities to promote school unity

Anonymous reporting of issues for students

School Resource Officers (SROs)

Smaller class sizes

Additional new and/or upgraded school facilities & sports complexes

Maintaining smaller community schools

Additional School entrance & camera security

Increased support services & people

Additional Student Advocates & counselors

Having a separate 9th grade academy

* 7. What additional variables below can Transylvania County Schools utilize to help meet the strategic goal of "Every student is healthy, safe, and responsible." Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.

PE every day

Facilities maintenance and repair

Bus monitors on all buses

Promote more participation in extra-curricular activities

Teen pregnancy prevention & support for teen moms

Promoting a strong school identity

Additional school nurses

Free Health Screenings for students

Parent coaching classes at the elementary level

Additional initiatives to address chronic absenteeism and attendance

Additional partners from outside agencies for support services

* 8. Transylvania County Schools should continue to and/or seek to be an integral partner with: (Please rank from most important to least important, with 1 being most important, 2 second most important, etc.)

Economic Development

Parents of Preschoolers

Community mentor programs

Parent-teacher-community organizations

Community mental health and wellness services

* 9. Transylvania County Schools should continue to strongly partner with Blue Ridge Community College.

Yes

Undecided and/or I need more information

* 10. Transylvania County Schools should continue to strongly partner with Brevard College.

Yes

Undecided and/or I need more information

* 11. Do you have access to the internet at home? (check most applicable)

I have access to high speed internet (DSL or cable) in my home.

I have access to high speed internet (satellite) in my home.

I have access to the internet in my home via a dial-up modem.

I do not have access to the internet in my home, but can access via a neighbor's wireless signal or other local (private or public) wireless signal.

I can only access the internet in my home using a cell phone.

I do not have access to the internet in my home.

* 12. Are you an alumnus/alumna of Transylvania County Schools? Please check all that apply.

I am a graduate of Transylvania County Schools.

My child/children and/or grandchild/grandchildren graduated from Transylvania County Schools.

My child/children and/or grandchild/grandchildren currently attend Transylvania County Schools

My child/children and/or grandchild/grandchildren attended Transylvania County Schools

Non-Applicable

I prefer not to answer.

* 13. I live in the following area (by high school district) of our county:

Brevard District

Rosman District

I reside outside of the county

* 14. Gender:

Female

Male

I prefer not to answer

* 15. What is your age?

Below 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older