Raising Expectations to better prepare PGCPS students for the world after graduation is the foundation of SSR.  Projects within this area include:

• Creating a College-going Culture   
• Developing a Career Interest Inventory System   
• Assembling Smaller Learning Communities   
• Enacting GEARUP   
• Implementing Common Core Standards   

Expanding Opportunities to provide PGCPS students with the challenging and relevant skills and experience is key to ensuring their success in their post-graduation plans.  Plans to expand opportunities for students include:

• Redesigning the high school experience into Career-focused Academies   
• Developing a better network of Charter Schools   
• Enhancing Business & Community Partnerships   

Enhancing Student Support is the final component of SSR.  Prince George's County Public Schools believes that providing students with a framework of support within which they can succeed is key to their achievement.  New or revised support systems for students will include:

• Implementing Personal Education Plans (PEP)   
• Creating a Digital Learning Environment   
• Designing a support system for Student Transitions   
• Developing a Middle School Task Force