I. The Mission of Independent School District 279
Our mission is to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.
II. Strategic Objectives
By 2017, all students will -
A. articulate, plan for, and progress toward their evolving dreams;
B. choose to contribute to community in a mutually meaningful way; and
C. demonstrate initiative and persistence to continually learn that which is important to them.
III. Strategies
We will –
A. Create transformational system change to ensure equitable student achievement.
B. Develop understanding and support of our school district’s mission and core values among members of our community.
C. Engage students and families as partners to achieve our mission and strategic objectives.
D. Leverage and align the talents of our employees and the assets of our system to achieve our mission and strategic objectives
IV. Core Values
We believe that –
A. lifelong learning is essential for the individual and community to thrive;
B. everyone has equal intrinsic value;
C. trust is essential to sustaining successful relationships and to achieving results;
D. better decisions emerge when diverse perspectives are intentionally included in a collaborative process;
E. everyone benefits when cultural differences are acknowledged and understood, and individuals are treated respectfully and equitably; and
F. everyone can learn more.
V. Strategy Delimiters
We will not –
A. Adopt any new program or service unless it
- is consistent with and contributes to our mission, and
- is accompanied by the staff development needed for effective implementation;
B. Accept any behavior that demeans the worth of any person; and
C. Allow past practice to interfere with the consideration of new ideas.
Adopted/Revised
Revised: 06/14/16
Revised: 11/17/13
Adopted: 10/6/98 (formerly Policy 6111)
Revised: 11/20/07
Revised: 1/20/98
Revised: 3/21/95
Revised: 7/11/89
Revised: 5/21/85
Adopted: 12/20/77
FAQs
Example 1: "Our mission is to ignite a passion for lifelong learning, empower students to think critically, and prepare them for a successful future." Example 2: "We are dedicated to fostering a love of knowledge, promoting academic excellence, and cultivating leadership skills in our high school students."
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The IDEAL School of Manhattan is dedicated to building a diverse community based on the principles of diversity, acceptance, and excellence.
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Mission Statement Examples
- Apple: “To bring the best user experience to customers through innovative hardware, software and services.”
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Examples from Local School Districts
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Mission Statement
All sectors of public education in Philadelphia will work with urgency to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve positive life outcomes in partnership with diverse families, educators, and community members who are valued and respected.
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What are good mission statements for schools? ›
Short Mission Statement Examples for Schools
- “Inspiring minds, building character, shaping futures.”
- “Educating for life.”
- “Creating lifelong learners.”
- “Cultivating curiosity, character, and community.”
- “Fostering future leaders.”
- “Empowering students to excel.”
- “Nurturing potential, inspiring success.”
A school's mission statement acts as a guide to educators, students, families and the community of what the school values, believes, does and aspires to be. A strong vision based on collective values provides the foundation for staff commitment, student success, and sustained school growth (Huffman, 2001).
What is the best school motto? ›
Numbered List of 20 Unique Education Slogan Ideas
- "Unlock Your Potential, Embrace Education"
- "Learn, Grow, Succeed"
- "Education for a Brighter Tomorrow"
- "Ignite Your Curiosity, Explore Education"
- "Innovate, Educate, Elevate"
- "Knowledge is Power, Embrace Education"
- "Discover the Joy of Learning"
Personal mission statements for students
Use my skills in communication to collaborate fruitfully with others. Take any opportunity to expand my network and gain new knowledge. Fully immerse myself in my studies and use my time to work at my full potential. Always be working towards the next step in my career.
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1. Personal Mission Statement Examples
- “To simplify the complicated”
- “To inspire success through teaching”
- “To create the best version of tomorrow”
- “To be kind to others and myself”
- “To improve lives through better healthcare”
- “To help as many people as possible as much as possible for as long as possible”
It's my mission to support students in becoming critical thinkers by demonstrating how to listen, question, and summarize “facts”—and use words to effect change when necessary.
