Cape schools set goals for 2004-2005 academic year

Cape Girardeau schools' announced goals are specific for each building. Most want to increase state standardized test scores. Some plan to increase communication with parents in measurable ways. Others aim to cut down on student referrals for bad behavior.

Though there are no consequences for not meeting the annual goals, school officials say they do impact what happens in classrooms.

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