Policy 200.010

Vision Statement: Be a district respected by others as a model of excellence in student achievement.

Mission Statement: To prepare our students with exceptional character, knowledge and skills to thrive in their changing world.

We Believe that:

1. We must develop the whole child.
2. Teaching and learning must be exciting.
3. All students can learn at high levels. (Rigor)
4. Students are engaged when learning is made relevant to them. (Relevance)
5. Students learn best in a safe and caring environment. (Relationships)
6. We must accommodate individual learning styles.
7. All students benefit from the use of developmentally appropriate materials, practices, and strategies.
8. The use of data, evaluation and accountability are critical in making continuous improvement.

Therefore, the St. Croix Central School District will be guided by the following principles.

Guiding Principles:

1. We will insist on the highest expectations of achievement for each student.
2. We will equip students with the 21st Century Skills they need in order for each student to excel in the global economy and to become responsible world citizens.
3. We will continually improve our school district through the use of high capacity professional learning communities.
4. We will be disciplined in the use of research-based, data-driven, best instructional practices.
5. We will maintain and develop appropriate learning spaces.
6. We will move with a sense of great urgency to continually improve our processes because each student deserves the full benefit of our best practices.

Academic Goals:

1. All students shall successfully complete every grade level and every course; demonstrate proficiency on local, state and national assessments; and demonstrate academic growth according to each student’s potential.
2. We will eliminate the gaps in student achievement between the groups of students identified on the State Report Card.
3. We will annually increase the percentage of students who participate and succeed in the most rigorous curriculum available.

School Culture and Climate Goal:

1. We will create a positive learning environment where all students, staff, parents and other stakeholders feel valued, safe, appreciated and respected.

Policy Adopted: April 19, 2010
Policy Revised: February 18, 2013