Purpose, Mission, Vision & Alma Mater

Purpose

Mission

Vision (abridged)

• Curriculum is rigorous, relevant, standards based, and integrates use of technology. Curriculum and assessments are aligned.
• The curriculum is horizontally and vertically aligned to the standards.
• Literacy and Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMPs) are integrated in all content areas.

• Instruction is aligned to the Standards.
• Instruction is scaffolded to reach clearly defined daily learning objectives aligned with driving question(s) and final outcome(s).
• Instruction is differentiated to address needs of students.
• High impact, research based instructional strategies are used.
• Instruction is rigorous and relevant.
• Instruction integrates 21st Century Learning skills and knowledge.

• All assessments are aligned to the Standards (Common Core, HCPS III, CTE, National/Industry, GLO’s & 21st century skills)
• Different types of assessments are used to measure student learning and promoting student growth and improvement.
• Assessments used for screening purposes are equitable and transparent.
• Formative/Summative assessments are used to inform instruction.
• Formative and summative data informs departmental or school wide decisions and actions.
• Students use assessment data to reflect upon and drive their own learning.

• All stakeholders work towards building positive relationships.
• All stakeholders collaborate constructively for continuous school improvement.
• All stakeholders act ethically and responsibly to implement school-wide expectations.
• All stakeholders promote a nurturing learning environment where all can actively engage in the learning process.