MISSION STATEMENT

Recognizing that schools and programs will change as a result of changes in our global society, the Board of Education and the District are continually seeking improvement for the benefit of students.Recognizing that decisions regarding change can be difficult, the Board has established a basic mission statement and set of beliefs to assist in determining the appropriateness of changing programs, practices, etc.

The mission of the School District of West De Pere is to create a comprehensive educational and social environment for students, and staff which will produce life-long learners with the capacity to succeed in the global community.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

Students are our most precious resource.

Each person is unique and talented.

All persons have educational rights and responsibilities.

All people can learn.

Higher expectations yield higher results.

Excellence is to be sought at all times.

We can create the conditions for learning to occur.

Each individual can achieve optimum physical, intellectual, and social growth.

A positive relationship between the home, school and community enhances educational success.

LIFE-LONG LEARNING STANDARDS

I. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR A. Write for a variety of purposes B. Speaks effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences C. Listens to understand D. Reads for a variety of purposes	II. QUALITY PRODUCER A. Creates products that achieve their purposes B. Creates products appropriate to the intended customer C. Creates products that reflect craftsmanship D. Creates products on time E. Uses resources efficiently to create a product F. Applies established criteria
III. COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL PARTICIPANT A. Displays honesty and trustworthiness B. Plans & takes actions for the welfare of the local and global communications C. Demonstrates knowledge of diverse communities and cultures D. Acts as a responsible citizen of the local and global community.	IV. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER A. Sets priorities and achievable goals B. Evaluates and manages own programs C. Takes responsibilities for actions D. Identifies and pursues personal interests and talents F. Creates a positive vision for self and future
V. COMPLEX THINKER A. Accesses, evaluates, integrates information effectively B. Selects appropriate thinking processes for a variety of situations C. Uses a variety of complex reasoning strategies to solve problems and make sense of information/issues	VI. COOPERATIVE WORKER A. Demonstrates respect for the rights of all individuals in a group B. Contributes to the group efforts C. Manages and evaluates own behavior in group situations D. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

MISSION

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEST DE PERE

2007-08 GOALS

MISSION

The mission of the School District of West De Pere is to create a comprehensive educational and social environment for students, faculty, and staff, which will produce graduates with the unlimited capacity to compete in a superior manner in any challenge they undertake.

DISTRICT GOALS

1. Continue implementing strategies that address student achievement based on WKCE results .

2. Provide transition to and operation of all the school facilities

BUILDING GOALS

WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOALS

1. Increase overall reading skills of all K-5 students by 5% as measured by the WKCE and local assessments.

2. Continue with a focus in math providing a challenging child centered learning environment in which students are supported and growth is documented.

3. Strive for a seamless transition to an EC-5 building and create a positive learning environment.

HEMLOCK CREEK SCHOOL GOALS

1. Increase overall reading skills of all K-5 students by 5% as measured by the WKCE and local assessments.

2. Continue with a focus in math providing a challenging child centered learning environment in which students are supported and growth is documented.

3. Strive for a seamless transition to an EC-5 building and create a positive learning environment.

WEST DE PERE MIDDLE SCHOOL GOALS

1. Investigate and implement literacy initiatives to improve school-wide literacy by guiding all students to meet and/or exceed their target Rasch Unit Score (RIT) goal in reading as identified by the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment.

2. Conclude 6-8 math and science curriculum reviews, including the identification of objectives, sequences, and selection of resources.

WEST DE PERE HIGH SCHOOL GOALS

1. Investigate and implement literacy initiatives building-wide in order to enhance student achievement across all content areas.

2. Review and select 9-12 science program, sequence and resources.

3. Continue implementing strategies that address student achievement based on WKCE results.

ADOPTED: 6/1/06

DISTRICT HEADLINES

MISSION STATEMENT

BELIEF STATEMENTS

LIFE-LONG LEARNING STANDARDS

MISSION

2007-08 GOALS

BUILDING GOALS