Community, District, And School Factors: Rio Grande City

Based on my two days observing this school in two subjects, the lunchroom, and gym, I believe this school does meet the needs of the individual middle school learner and that this mission statement is indeed accurate. After visiting this school, I believe this school meets academic excellence in accordance with the schools to watch rubric. In the classrooms I visited the teachers had clear expectations of what the students would be learning and what they would be doing. Both teachers started their lessons by explaining to students what is expected of them in the activities and addressed upcoming test and projects. They were also displayed on the board so student knew exactly what was coming up and the due-dates of upcoming assignments so

“To give children equal opportunities for learning, through a wide variety of experiences that will develop their knowledge, skills and character. To actively promote race equality and good race relations across all areas of school life and to eliminate unlawful discrimination. To ensure that the school pursues high academic standards through a broad and balanced creative curriculum. To provide a happy, caring, safe and welcoming environment in which children are encouraged and helped to succeed.”

The importance of the Boys and Girls Academy is to inform all stakeholders of the vision of our school. Our main goal is to share the core beliefs we have established and emphasize how these beliefs will help to meet the needs of all students. At the Boys and Girls Academy, our mission is based upon the three R’S, which are Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Ready. It is our goal to change the lives of our students, instill excellent work ethic in them, respect their differences, as well as grow leaders.

The mission at Hayes Primary School is to provide a safe educational atmosphere in partnership with all stakeholders that is a supportive and nurturing community in which

On a Micro level it’s important to consider multiple factors that affect Authors school performance. The environment at The Morris Academy for collaborative Studies high school tries to provide an atmosphere that creates a positive experience for its students. It offers important attributes to adolescents such as a safe and secure learning facility. A safe learning culture refers to the physical, emotional, and intellectual security created for students to think, grow and learn. Since students learn in a variety of ways teachers at Morris strive to create an educational setting that is diverse and meets the students’ individual needs.

The mission of the school and district are aligned in that it is aiming to provide a challenging educational program, preparing students for success in high school

We seek to instill a life-¬long passion for learning, a strong sense of moral responsibility, and a welcoming of diversity.

The Philosophy of this program is to encourage, enrich social skills, self-esteem, respectfulness, and creativity. Families are encourage to attend the classroom and see what the children are learning. The school also invites families to special events created through the year. The curriculum is strongly focused on life skills, reading, and mathematics.

Addressing the core beliefs of an entire school community is a lengthy process. It is essential to be sure to hold the line on behaviors and language that may conflict with organizational values and mission. Without at least commitment to behavior that supports the school values and mission, the fundamental aspect of any school values and mission—that “all students will learn”—will become invalid (p. 115).

As a school community we strive to focus all our actions towards a shared vision or mission for the school. Indiana Content Standards for Educators, School Leader – Building Level state in standard 5 that “School building leaders develop a school-wide culture of achievement aligned to the school’s vision of success for every student.” Focusing on this mission makes our instruction intentional and purposeful; we know what we want our students to learn and create clear expectations that will allow this learning to take place. We cannot do this alone. The whole school community needs to work together with this focus. Parents, faculty, and principal all must work together in order to teach the whole child. Faculty who collaborate with one another “create genuine learning communities.” (Hackney 390) Each member can learn from one another to best meet his/her students’ needs. Parents too must be a part of this community. Everyone needs to work together toward the shared mission of student success. When every member of the school community is playing their role in the mission, the

This is the school’s overall intention, as set out by the Head Teacher. It is often equivalent to a motto and should be short, simple and easy to remember.

In my time devoted to this practicum, I have learned how to use my voice and speak up for what I think or would like to see. I have also used my voice to reach out to parents and our school staff. For our AdvancED visit in January, a group and I lead a discussion on our values and beliefs as a school. In three consecutive sessions we were able to produce a list of three commitments that we believe our staff and students can live out day to day.

The goal is to create a strategic plan and implement a school vision and mission statement of achievement for all students. This goal will be measurable and will have space for annual/ yearly reporting in order to see the progress in both academic expectations and culture and school climate. The board shall invite community members to participate in the planning process.

Every student deserves to learn and grow in an environment that encourages them to explore themselves, others, and the world around them. Every student deserves to be guided by well-trained educators that are committed to helping them to succeed. Knowing this, schools should strive to ensure that no matter how much pressure is placed on them to reach academic proficiency, they do not lose sight of individual student achievement. Change does not occur when staff members do not agree upon their school vision. This is why it is important for staff members to develop a vision that is shared between everyone. Once a vision is finalized, staff members must work together to see the vision. When staff members aim to work together to make productive change in their school, students benefit greatly.

Our philosophy is helping children to develop and grow as evolving learners within multifaceted environment. As teachers, we strive to provide the child with those components needed to build a solid base as each develops into lifelong learners.