Rationale

R.A. No. 9155 – Chapter 1, Section 7

Consistent with the national education policies, plans and standards, the school heads shall

have authority, accountability and responsibility for the following:

1. Setting the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the school

4. Developing the school education program and school improvement plan

The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is a road map that establishes the changes that the

school needs in order to improve student achievement and that shows how and when these changes

will be made. It is a three-year education development plan that embodies the vision and mission

of Department that the school must embrace.

The SIP contains the profile of the school and the community, problems and needs, goals,

objectives, standards and targets, implementation plan, monitoring and evaluation plan,

communication and advocacy plan, documentation and reporting to stakeholders and signatories.

It is a comprehensive overview of major priorities to which the school will commit its resources

including activities which are supportive of the

The ultimate objective of the school improvement process is to achieve the desired learning

outcomes by enhancing the way curriculum is delivered by competent, committed and caring

teachers by creating a safe and a nurturing environment for learning, and by increasing the

stakeholders’ participation in the entire school improvement process.

It also aims to help school heads, teachers, parents and other stakeholders in the school

community participate in a continuous improvement process by identifying potential barriers to

improvement and by finding ways to move the school from where it is now to a condition in which

students can achieve their highest potential.

The process primarily requires constant analysis of school needs, planning and

implementing appropriate actions and monitoring and evaluating results and outcomes.

It also involves comparing existing school practices with those of others and obtaining

information about best practices in order to raise standards and ultimately improve school

performance.