DISTRICT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

GOAL 1: To mobilize the resources necessary to sustain the schools and District improvement efforts that will continually raise levels of learning and instruction.

Objective 1: The school district will campaign to increase public support for the resources necessary to continue to improve learning and instruction.

Objective 2: The school district will identify district needs for curricular improvement.

GOAL 2: To evaluate, monitor and refine current programs to preserve the aspects of the schools and District that promote excellence and high achievement while identifying, encouraging, and testing new programs, technologies, materials, and methods to maximize the achievement of all pupils.

Objective 1: The school district will maintain the ongoing curricular development process.

Objective 2: The school district will explore new programs, technologies, materials, and methods.

GOAL 3: To foster continued professional development of knowledge and skills to promote high achievement in both students and staff.

Objective 1: The faculty and staff will assume responsibility for professional development.

Objective 2: The school district will supply opportunities and incentives to staff and faculty that are designed to encourage professional growth.

GOAL 4: To work cooperatively with parents and the community to strengthen support systems for pupils to enhance their success in school.

Objective 1: The school district will support organizations that provide parents and community members the opportunity to become involved.

Objective 2: The school district will invite community resources, organizations and individuals into the schools to assist with the delivery of services, curriculum and programs.

Objective 3: The school district will facilitate access to school programs and presentations for students, parents, and community members through available technology.

GOAL 5: To provide an orderly, clean, safe work place and atmosphere for pupils, faculty and staff this allows and encourages learning, achievement and responsible behavior.

Objective 1: The school district will provide for student, faculty, parent and community assessments and feedback about the cleanliness, safety and orderliness of the school facilities programs.

Objective 2: The school district will continue to encourage partnership agreements with the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Objective 3: The school community will address the need for upgrading personal and interpersonal skills.

GOAL 6: To help students understand our democratic society and to act with fairness and respect toward all human beings and cultures.

Objective 1: Students will be provided opportunities to serve in student leadership positions through democratic electoral procedures.

Objective 2: The school district's curricular, co-curricular and special school programs will demonstrate an appreciation for cultural diversity and individual differences.

GOAL 7: To develop an understanding among pupils about the world of work and further study, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to be productive members of society.

Objective 1: The students will develop the skills to become life long learners.

Objective 2: The students will investigate and participate in exploring activities that lead to the development of a career plan for life beyond high school.

Objective 3: The students will recognize the value of the concept of work and its rewards.

GOAL 8: To develop that ability of pupils to understand and use effective methods in framing the questions and tackling the problems they will encounter in their lives to the end that they may function politically, economically, and socially in society.

Objective 1: The students will be able to solve problems using logic and varied methods of reasoning.

Objective 2: Students will treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Objective 3: The students will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of political and economic systems and structures as contributory members of the world community.

GOAL 9: To develop an understanding among pupils of the fragility of life and the environment and promote positive attitudes and actions related to these issues.

Objective 1: The students will demonstrate an appreciation for and understanding of the sanctity of human life.

Objective 2: The students will act to respect and preserve the environment.

Approved May 10, 1993