Mission & Vision

Mission

Vision

• Provides a sense of safety and structure
• Is positive, friendly and welcoming
• Consciously centers around student learning and success

The curriculum

• Is rigorous and engaging
• Is relevant to students’ lives and to the real world
• Promotes interactive learning experiences

The instruction

• Is student-centered and differentiated to meet student needs
• Engages students and provides opportunities for questioning, interaction, discussion and reflection
• Encourages and celebrates student learning and growth

The assessment

• Is authentic, purposeful and relevant
• Is ongoing and varied
• Serves as a tool that both teachers and students can use to measure learning and growth

 In order to realize our mission and vision, we will:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members
• Maintain high expectations for student behavior
• Ensure our curriculum is meeting the needs of diverse learners, providing real-life connections and preparing students for college and/or careers.
• Challenge students to think so that they can find solutions to challenging problems and take that skill to
• be lifelong learners.
• Hold all stake-holders to high, but realistic, expectations that celebrate growth in teaching and learning.
• Provide the tools and resources necessary to address all students’ needs.
• Commit to be prepared every day and give our students content that will meet them where they are and while also stretching their thinking.
• Use data from diverse assessments to collaboratively make instructional decisions.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback for assessments that are both authentic and purposeful.
• Encourage and expect students to accept responsibility for their learning.