Project Goals & Objectives

Goals of Operation XLR8

• Assist Royal High School in redesigning the instructional and learning environment for teaching and learning success, by integrating technology tools to improve the academic success of all RHS students;
• Improve all RHS students’ state assessment (TAKS) and ACT/SAT scores;
• Formulate a teacher preparation system that closely reflects the teaching conditions in tomorrow's schools and the learning needs of tomorrow’s students; and
• Continue to support the professional development and career growth for in-service teachers.

Specific Objectives

• Facilitate professional growth and development activities for RHS teachers and offer graduate courses that may lead to master’s degrees in their areas of specialty;
• Enhance PVAMU educator preparation programs by providing meaningful field experiences at RHS;
• Align the core curricula between RHS and PVAMU;
• Redesign the curriculum in mathematics and science, and English/Language Arts and Social Science to establish a parallel curricular pattern;
• Infuse technology into all academic areas including electives;
• Provide dual-credit courses for RHS juniors and seniors;
• Redesign the instructional schedule based on student and parent input;
• Expand online courses for RHS students;
• Explore career courses in Arts and Humanities (AH), Business and Information Systems (BIS), Engineering and Technology (ET) and Health and Human Services (HHS); and
• Expand library services for students and faculty.