Principal Management in Improving the Quality of Graduates at As-Salam Islamic Middle School

Abstract

This research is motivated by the problem of principal management in improving the quality of As-Salam Islamic Middle School graduates. The aims of this study were: 1) the management efforts carried out by the principal on the quality of student graduates. 2) What are the supporting factors for the implementation of principal management in improving the quality of students at As-Salam Islamic Middle School? This type of research is qualitative. This study took six respondents consisting of 1 principal, one committee member of As-Salam Islamic Middle School, one teacher of As-Salam Islamic Middle School, one ustadzah of As-Salam Islamic Middle School, and 2 parents of students. Data collection was done using interviews and observation, and interview techniques were carried out using interview guidelines. Data analysis from this research is descriptive in nature. The results of the research are school principal management in improving the quality of graduates that the management of school principals in improving the quality of student graduates at As-Salam Islamic Middle School has been well implemented. The school principal's management activities include planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating. The supporting and inhibiting factors for improving the quality of graduates are: a) the strong commitment of the principal and teachers. b) Qualifications of teachers who have met the educational standards of S1 and there are also S2. c) high student learning motivation. d) the participation of the community and stakeholders, such as committees and foundations, in supporting graduate quality improvement programs. The inhibiting factors are: a) School facilities are not optimal. b) limited sources of funds. Efforts made by the Principal in improving the quality of student graduates are by a) optimizing and adding to existing infrastructure and b) Motivating teachers and students to be able to improve graduate outcomes. c) cooperate with the community and stakeholders.