CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VISION/ASPIRATION STATEMENT

The vision of Clayton County Public Schools is to prepare ALL graduates to have the skills to pursue and accomplish college, post-secondary training, and/or career opportunities in order to live and compete successfully in a global society.  

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Clayton County Public Schools is to empower scholars to achieve academic, professional, and personal goals by providing equitable access and experiences that build skills in literacy, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. 

EXPLAIN HOW THE LAW & JUSTICE PROGRAM AT FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORTS BOTH MISSION STATEMENTS.

Our Law and Justice Program equips students with the academic foundation, professional exposure, and personal growth opportunities that directly align with the district’s mission of promoting equity, developing critical skills, and empowering students, while also ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to thrive in college, post-secondary training, or career paths in a global society. 

PROGRAM GOALS

ONE (1) YEAR GOALS:

CLASSROOM FOCUSED GOALS:

• To provide students with more "Hands On" training and a more realistic approach in order to bridge the classroom experience with real world public safety practices. 

• Increase student's foundational knowledge of law enforcement's terminology by incorporating more assigned textbook lessons, vocabulary exercises, and guided reading/answering questions.

• Invite more law enforcement professionals from various law enforcement backgrounds to share knowledge and personal/professional experiences in order to encourage students to consider the law and justice pathway. 

• Implement "Law and Justice" student of the month to highlight a student's academic performance and classroom behavior. 

COMMUNITY BASED GOALS: 

• To conduct more fundraisers and establish more sponsorships in order for the program to grow and expand on a national level or recognition

• Build partnerships with industry professionals and the community by strengthening effective communication and teamwork in order to provide wrap around services for students who has a solid interests in public safety. 

• Promote more active participation for students to participate in more community-based initiatives such as "National Night Out" for law enforcement officers. 

CTSO (SKILLSUSA) FOCUSED GOALS:

• Expand SkillsUSA membership by 25% through peer recruitment, word of mouth, flyers, social media, and interactive activities 

• Create and manage a SkillsUSA social media page in order to display organization's achievements, community involvements, and personal spotlight of members. The social media page would provide important information and recruitment information as well. 

• Conduct more student led activities

• Increase student's participation and preparation in SkillsUSA competitions on a regional, state, and national level.

SCHOOL FOCUSED GOALS:

• Host and "Law and Justice" field day in Spring 2026 where students can experience training exercises law enforcement officers have to passed in order to complete basic. 

• Have law and justice students to assist other CTSOs and activities in providing order and structure for school based events. 

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

• Attend a local law enforcement training and CTAE Law and Public Safety workshop

THREE (3) YEAR GOALS

INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOCUSED GOALS:

• Align the Law and Justice pacing guide with updated standards and objectives that coincide with Georgia law enforcement curriculum 

• Integrate technology and hands-on training into the curriculum to allow students to get a "real world" feel of how to be in law enforcement

• Maintain a more uniform lesson plan system that will allow revisions and reviews as the law enforcement industry changes. 

CTSO (SKILLSUSA) FOCUSED GOALS:

• Compete at state/national competitions and possibly place in a competition

• Partner with industry professionals, such as judges, attorneys, etc., to assist and offer professional stance on careers in Law and Justice

• Increase membership by 50% with students are more interested in careers within the Law and Justice arena

• Strengthen SkillsUSA involvement within the community and as a part of law enforcement standards

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & WORK-BASED LEARNING:

• Implement ride-along program with local police and fire departments 

• Create a formal advisory board with a strong foundation in the State of Georgia law enforcement arena and community that can provide mentorships to students 

• Increase the number of law and justice students in school's work based learning program and internships within law enforcement jobs 

• Increase the number of student in the Firefighter pathway offered through the county and city

FIVE (5) YEAR GOALS

TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE, VEHICLES

• Incorporate technology such body cameras, computer software, and simulators into the curriculum to remain update with industry standards and guidelines

• To have a staged vehicle on the premises to assist with traffic stops and vehicle searches curriculum 

PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

• Launch a Drug/Alcohol awareness peer program within the school

• Implement a Junior cadet law enforcement program on a high school level to assist with attracting students to law enforcement

• Collaborate with local law enforcement and courts for field trips, internships, and mock trainings. 

COLLABORATION WITH COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

I work closely with our counseling departments at both Forest Park High and feeder schools to ensure students are informed, supported, and properly placed within the Law and Justice Pathway. This collaboration focuses on student recruitment, academic guidance, and career alignment.

• STUDENT RECRUITMENT & AWARENESS
  I collaborate with feeder school counselors to host informational sessions, classroom visits, and career pathway fairs, introducing middle school 8th-grade students to the Law and Justice Pathway. Counselors help identify students who have an interest in law, public safety, or careers related to government.
  
  

• COURSE ADVISEMENT  & SCHEDULING
  I partner with our school counselors to ensure that students are appropriately scheduled in the required sequence of pathway courses. Together, we monitor student progress, credits, and completion requirements to support graduation and pathway certification.
  
  

• PARENT  AND STUDENT  COMMUNICATION
  The counselors and I coordinate to share program information with parents and students during parent night, orientation, and family engagement events. This helps ensure that all stakeholders understand the academic expectations and career opportunities the pathway provides.
  
  

• ACADEMIC & SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
  We collaborate to identify students who may need additional academic or social-emotional support to remain successful in the program. Counselors provide guidance and resources while I ensure that instructional and behavioral supports are aligned with the student’s goals.
  
  

• CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
  I work with our FPHS counseling team, our CTAE Leads, and the Work-based Learning Coordinator to connect students to postsecondary programs, dual enrollment opportunities, internships, and career experiences in the field of law and justice. Together, we ensure students graduate with both academic preparation and real-world readiness.

BUDGETING

The Clayton County District Career, Technical, Agriculture Education (CTAE) administration keeps track of the budget for Clayton County Public Schools CTAE teachers. Each year, our program is allocated a specific budget to support instructional needs and program goals. 

NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND EQUIPMENT ALLOCATION:

Step 1: Review Fiscal Year Budget Letter: CTAE administration would send out an annual allocated budget letter to Law and Justice teachers. This budget is often utilized to cover essential, high-priority items for the classroom's needs.

Step 2: Review the fiscal year budget letter: 

Step 3: Gather Quotes: The Law and Justice instructor would identify needed equipment, technology, and resources for the Law and Justice program. Items are identified through a county-approved vendor.

Step 4: Access Contract Vendor Websites: Law and justice teacher will utilize links to build a cart and access district pricing. 

Step 5: Submit the Order with the quote attached and submit it to the CTAE district secretary. 

Step 6: CTAE district office review and approves/disapprove items and/or resources. CTAE district secretary completes the purchase order and other paperwork according to Clayton County purchasing policies and procedures. 

Step 7: Equipment and/or resources are shipped directly to the Law and Justice instructor.

CLASSROOM INVENTORY

A classroom property inventory is completed, annually, to ensure that all classroom equipment and training materials are properly accounted for and is in operable condition. This inventory is completed by the law and justice instructor assigned to the classroom. The purpose of the inventory is to ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed correctly and to remain in compliance with the State and Clayton County district audit guidelines.