2111 - STRATEGIC PLAN

Farwell Area Schools

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2111 - STRATEGIC PLAN
DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT

Farwell: School, Family and Community, Hand in Hand, Doing What’s Best for All Kids.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

Together with family and community, Farwell Area Schools will educate all students in a supportive environment, engaging them in learning through a variety of challenging experiences to ensure success in an ever-changing world.

PRINCIPLES AND BELIEFS STATEMENTS

The Farwell Area School District is committed to:

The principle of Learning.

		1.	We value sound educational research and implement "best practice" into our teaching.
		2.	We challenge everyone to learn to his/her highest potential.
		3.	We provide active and engaging experiences through a variety of academic and extra-curricular activities to promote personal and team achievement.

The principle of Collaboration.

		1.	We strive to build partnerships with school, family, and community.
		2.	We provide open lines of communication.
		3.	We believe that customer service is necessary.
		4.	We operate our schools through teamwork.

The principle of Integrity and Dignity.

		1.	We operate from a foundation of trust and respect for one another.
		2.	We exhibit a caring attitude.
		3.	We will embrace local and global differences to enrich, strengthen, and connect our community.

The principle of Excellence.

		1.	We work to improve the quality of education.
		2.	We set rigorous academic standards.
		3.	We have high expectations for all.
		4.	We will employ highly qualified staff who are committed to continuous professional improvement.

The principle of Accountability.

		1.	We are responsible as a school, family, and community for student success.
		2.	We expect staff to conduct themselves in an ethical, professional manner.
		3.	We build budgets that demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

Student Achievement

		1.	Test Scores (MEAP, ACT/SAT, MLPP) (strategy: aligned curriculum)
		2.	Retention Rates (reducing the numbers of students failing at any grade level)
		3.	Graduation Rate
		4.	Post-Graduation Plan (transition from school to work or post-secondary education) (increase in the number of students who have complete EDP plans, increase in the quality and alignment of EDP plans and post-graduation plans)
		5.	Post Graduation Attainments (survey of what students are doing five (5) years after graduation)
		6.	Advance Placement Opportunities: Dual Enrollment, MVHS, and A.P. courses – numbers participating and success rates

School/Family/Community Involvement

		1.	Collaboration (Increase in community, business, school partnerships)
		2.	Communication (internal and external)
		3.	Student Participation (increase in enrollment rates for students living in District and attending District school, increase in attendance rates, increase in student participation in extra-curricular)
		4.	Parent Participation (increase in their help with their student’s learning and increase in their involvement in school activities)

Resource Management

		1.	Human (recruit and retain quality staff)
		2.	Fiscal (good stewardship, development-grants)
		3.	Facilities (cleanliness, enough space, aligned space for delivery of curriculum, appropriate technology and equipment)
		4.	Environment (safety plan)

Adopted 8/03