Strategic Plan Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)

Strategic Plan Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) 2 In Clayton, strategic planning is not about moving from good to great. It is about moving from excellent to transformational. Strong academics, outstanding teachers and fiscal responsibility have long been the foundation of our District and those values continue to guide everything we do. To help us remain focused on what matters most, we created the Profile of a Clayton Graduate. Developed with input from students, staff, alumni and community members, this framework serves as both our compass and our inspiration. It shapes how we teach, how we support our students and how we prepare them to make a positive impact on the world. As we continue to help students develop the core competencies outlined in our profile, we also recognize that true progress is measured by results. That commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our most recent outcomes: the School District of Clayton earned a 94.5% score on our Annual Performance Report—the highest since the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education introduced the MSIP 6 model in 2022. This achievement reflects the incredible dedication and passion of our educators and staff who go above and beyond every day to support our students and help them succeed. To ensure we are able to support students for generations to come, we are engaging in community conversations about modernizing our learning environments. This work is guided by our Long-Range Facilities Master Plan and it focuses on identifying clear steps to address our aging facilities. Our goal is to create future-ready spaces that sustain our tradition of excellence and meet the needs of learners today and in the future. Throughout this report, you will see examples of how we are bringing our Strategic Plan to life and making steady progress toward our goals. As a District, we remain committed to upholding our community’s high expectations while ensuring that Clayton continues to be a place where everyone can grow as learners in both head and heart. — Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent A Message from the Superintendent

As a District, we remain committed to upholding our community’s high expectations while ensuring that Clayton continues to be a place where everyone can grow as learners in both head and heart. — Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent A Message from the Superintendent 3 S T A F F S T U D E N T A C H I E V E M E N T Clayton by the Numbers 1189/1600 District Average SAT Score 285 Certified Staff 97.1% 4-Year Graduation Rate 96.7% Teachers with a Master’s Degree or Higher 11:1 Students Per Classroom Teacher AT A L L G R A D E L E V E L S 19.2 Years Average Experience M I S S O U R I 1 6 : 1 M I S S O U R I 5 8 .1 % M I S S O U R I 9 0 . 8 % 9 4 8 / 1 6 0 0 N AT I O N A L AV E R A G E M I S S O U R I 1 2 . 7 Y E A R S

3 S T A F F S T U D E N T A C H I E V E M E N T Clayton by the Numbers 1189/1600 District Average SAT Score 285 Certified Staff 97.1% 4-Year Graduation Rate 96.7% Teachers with a Master’s Degree or Higher 11:1 Students Per Classroom Teacher AT A L L G R A D E L E V E L S 19.2 Years Average Experience M I S S O U R I 1 6 : 1 M I S S O U R I 5 8 .1 % M I S S O U R I 9 0 . 8 % 9 4 8 / 1 6 0 0 N AT I O N A L AV E R A G E M I S S O U R I 1 2 . 7 Y E A R S 4 Understanding the District’s Approach to Education In a District where excellence is expected and high achievement is the norm, true success is measured by the lives students lead after graduation. With that vision in mind, the District set out to define the skills, mindsets and values needed to ensure every student is prepared not just for graduation but for life. The result is the Profile of a Clayton Graduate—six key competencies identified through an extensive community engagement process centered on one essential question: What attributes matter most for our graduates, and why? More than a list, our Profile guides instruction, shapes school culture and challenges traditional models of learning. It is embedded in daily experiences to ensure every student is not only academically prepared but also self-aware and empowered to make a positive impact on the world.