What is a Performance Based System?

J2X is the catalyst for student success at Kenowa
Hills Public Schools. No matter what a student’s
interests, talents, or goals are, this highly
focused learning community will make sure
each and every student succeeds.
State and national assessment data clearly
indicate our nation’s educational system is not
meeting the needs of all students. At KHPS we
are going to change that.
Our ability to guarantee all students’ success
significantly impacts the future of our
community, state and even nation. And make no
mistake, all students can achieve at high levels
and meet rigorous expectations if we provide
them the proper learning community.
For more information about J2X, please
visit our web site at khps.org and click
the Journey to Excellence link.
Kenowa Hills
Public Schools
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2325 Four Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
khps.org
KHPS Statement
Our Journey to Excellence (J2X) is an open
and honest learning community that honors
students’ strengths and growth areas while
focusing on learning, high academic
expectations, and character development.
The foundation of J2X is a
Performance-Based System.
What is a
Performance Based System?
Traditional System versus Performance-Based System
Traditional
KHPS J2X
Advance based on time
Advance based on learning
Driven by textbooks
Driven by high academic standards and character development
Top-down decision making
Collaborative decision making
Focus on basic skills
Basic skills and critical thinking
Prepared learners for Industrial Age jobs
Prepared learners for 21st century
• Learners work at their performance levelwhatever that might be.
• Learners advance when they have
demonstrated proficiency of the required
knowledge or skills.
• The system wraps around individual students.
Individual talents, areas of needed growth,
and interest are honored through a PBS.
• The curriculum does not drastically change,
it is just organized differently and monitored
more effectively.
KHPS Students will Succeed with a Commitment to J2X
Higher Levels of Achievement | More College-Bound Students
Improved Behavior | Relevant and Rigorous Curriculum
Improved Culture and Climate | Focused Learning Environment
Benefits of a
Performance Based System
• Learners are met at their level of instruction.
• Learners can excel in their areas of strength.
• Learners can spend more time in areas of
needed growth.
• Learners take ownership of their learning.
• Learners have a realistic picture of what they
know and can do.
The J2X Focus
Student Centered | Performance Based
Individual Paced | Outcome Driven
Innovative | Each and Every Child