About OGS | Mission Statement & Philosophy |
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Oak Grove School District 68 Mission Statement Educating and inspiring students to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world. Beliefs • Education prepares our children to embrace diversity in a global society. • Each individual has value and unique potential. • Respectful, supportive partnerships among students, school staff, parents and community promote positive learning. • Caring relationships and a safe, engaging environment promote learning. • Critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving are essential life skills. • Learning requires a willingness to take risks and make mistakes. • Interdisciplinary connections strengthen learning. • All students can learn. • The process of continuous improvement is essential in an ever-changing world. • Education has the power to change lives. • Excellence in teaching promotes excellence in learning. • Educating the whole child creates good citizens. • Self-awareness enhances a person’s ability to learn. • Challenge promotes growth. • Accountability promotes desired outcomes. • Students learn in different ways. • Honest effective communication promotes a healthy school community. • Children are our primary focus. Strategic Parameters • We will not tolerate demeaning behavior or harassment by anyone. • We will be prudent stewards of all the school’s resources. • We will not tolerate verbal, physical, or cyber abuse, including all forms of bullying. • We will not tolerate abuse of personal or school property. • We will not tolerate alcohol, drugs, tobacco or weapons on school grounds or at school sponsored events and activities. • We will promote actions and behaviors that model the six Pillars of Character. Strategic Objectives • Each student will meet or exceed state standards and district outcomes. • Each student will demonstrate fundamental and emerging skills necessary to be successful in the 21st Century. • All students will demonstrate age-appropriate understanding of the diversity in our society. • All students will demonstrate the 6 Pillars of Character. • All learners will demonstrate growth consistent with their potential. Strategic Initiatives • We will continue the CCC process to develop an aligned curriculum with common assessments to determine whether all students are meeting or exceeding state standards and district outcomes. • We will research and implement options for students not achieving at acceptable academic levels. • We will continue to develop and implement a technology plan that supports student, staff, and community. • We will study, select, and integrate 21st Century skills. |