West Mercer School Improvement Plan
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West Mercer School Improvement Plan
West Mercer Vision Statement, Beliefs and Goals
Our Vision Statement:
- To create a place where every student learns as much and as well as
he/she possibly can...
- To create a place where every teacher teaches as well as he/she possibly
can...
- To create a place where every student, staff member, parent, and volunteer
wants to be because they feel safe, competent, valued, and it makes
a positive difference that they are, in fact, a part of West Mercer.
West Mercer Beliefs:
West Mercer is a community of caring students, staff, and parents who
share joint responsibility to model, support, and facilitate the following
beliefs:
- All learners succeed in a safe, secure environment where the individual
is valued.
- Individuals learn when provided a variety of equitable and appropriate
opportunities.
- All learners have unique talents which will be encouraged, valued,
and respected.
- Attention must be focused on all aspects of the development and growth
of a whole child.
- Factors beyond the school's control affect learning.
- Communication among teachers and parents is vital to best meet the
needs of students.
- Students progress at different rates but all are able to progress.
- Progression in learning is most successful when critical and creative
thinking are present; when humor is encouraged; and when cooperation,
as well as constructive competition is promoted.
Our Goals:
- To improve all West Mercer K-5 students' student literacy skills.
- To enable all West Mercer teachers to further develop knowledge of
and skills in assessment focused on improving teaching and learning.
- To improve communications between school and
home.
- To implement technology use in order to meet district &
site benchmarks while using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
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Attributes of Excellence for Elementary Schools
- Children are known and understood by the school with respect to their
individual academic, social and creative needs.
- Children are provided a program that reflects their individual interests,
goals, needs and aptitudes
- Children are provided a rich and nurturing learning environment that
invites risk-taking and self-directed learning and is supportive of
diversity.
- Children are valued by themselves and others and have knowledge that
they are an important part of the learning community.
- Children, staff, and parents are provided a school facility that
allows them to learn and work in a safe environment.
- Children develop a love of learning driven by individual passion
and interest and grounded in personal responsibility and competency.
- Children are provided with an academic program guided by high standards.
- Children and parents receive regular and specific information about
student performance.
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