Administration Center

     DISTRICT BELIEFS (order does not set priority)

     Guiding Principles

-  A-  All children can learn

·        -  Education should have the child at its focus

·        -  Education is the collaborative responsibility of students, parents, educators/support staff,
    and community

·        -  Each child has value and can be a contributing member of society

·        -  Learning is a lifelong experience

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     Roles and Expectations

-  P-  Parents are the primary lifelong teachers of children

·       -  A well-prepared staff willing to grow professionally is essential for learning

·       -  Children should learn to make responsible choices

·       -  Learning takes place through personal effort, collaboration and taking reasonable risks

·       -  Children need a safe, supportive environment in which to learn

·       -  District 25 participates in a global community of learning resources

     
     Expectations for Excellence

-  H-  High expectations stimulate growth

·        -  All children must learn how to learn

·        -  Each child should be challenged and given the opportunity to individually succeed in an ever-    changing world

·        -  A positive self-concept must be fostered

·        -  Each child’s unique learning style should be considered

     DISTRICT GOALS

     Goal 1:  Focus on the achievement of all students

   1a.       1a.  Analyze data from sources such as ISAT and MAP assessments to determine
           an effective course of action for improving teaching and learning

1b.       1b.  Complete language arts and math curriculum (common maps) and develop
            draft  of maps for other curricular areas

1c.       1c.  Provide professional development aligned to the learning needs of students

1d.       1d.  Integrate the use of technology with learning, teaching and communication

1e.       1e.  Hire and retain highly effective staff

     Goal 2:  Continue to increase the communication about the Benjamin 25 schools

2a.       2a.  Emphasize and communicate the schools’ noteworthy educational programs
             and the accomplishments of students and staff

     Goal 3:  Ensure organizational efficiency and fiscal stability

3a.       3a.  Further improve the efficiency of the organization

3b.       3b.  Maintain fiscal stability

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