District 742
Vision, Mission, Core Values
I. VISION STATEMENT The
District will provide an outstanding learning environment that promotes
excellence and that challenges each learner to reach his or her full
potential. We will work together to ensure that all students enrolled
in District schools receive the highest quality educational
opportunities which will prepare them for successful, productive life
experiences.
To ensure that all students receive
the highest quality educational opportunities, the District will work
together to integrate the following key components of systems focused
on high level student achievement:
- Quality curriculum/effective instruction
- Safe and healthy learning climate
- Strong family and community partnerships
- Continuous planning and improvement
- Shared leadership and accountability
- Financial oversight and stewardship of resources
II. MISSION STATEMENT The
mission of St. Cloud Area School District 742 is to prepare all
learners, in partnership with their families and the community, to live
and contribute within a changing and diverse world.
III. CORE VALUES The foundation of District 742’s effectiveness is based on the following core values:
Academic Excellence - District 742 will:
- Offer the highest quality of instruction.
- Implement programs that move students to higher levels of understanding.
- Maintain the highest level of
standards and expectations while focusing on intellectual creativity
and continuous learning for students and staff.
Commitment to Individual Learners District 742 will:
- Accept ALL students and challenge each with high standards and high expectations in alignment with individual abilities.
- Inspire today’s students to discover the potential of tomorrow’s world.
- Prepare students for the future by developing their ability to think.
- Offer a rigorous course of study that
gives students opportunity to reach their full individual potential,
fosters a love of learning and encourages individual growth through
differentiated instruction.
- Provide a caring and supportive learning environment.
Multicultural Energy District 742 will:
- Embrace and reflect the multicultural energy of our community.
- Prepare students to live and work in a diverse and global community.
- Develop an understanding that
students can adhere to their own values and beliefs while maintaining
respect for the values and beliefs of others.
More Opportunities District 742 will:
- Ensure that opportunities are provided that address the needs of all students.
- Provide extra-curricular programs that maximize the potential of learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Provide extensive arts opportunities essential to student learning.
- Offer differentiated curriculum options that enrich individual educational experiences.
Leadership District 742 will:
- Act courageously in making decisions that further the mission of District 742.
- Participate in dialogue that determines vision and action that will enhance our District and community.
- Collaborate with parents, employees, businesses, communities of faith, employers and others.
- Work with organizations and community
members to bring valuable perspectives, resources, feedback and ideas
to carry out the District’s vision.