|
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STRATEGIC PLAN
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Beliefs
Mission Statement
In partnership with parents and the community, the Plymouth Public Schools is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and enables each student to develop and maximize individual potential. Our schools will foster a positive and collaborative environment that encourages and affirms academic achievement and personal excellence and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.
Vision Statement
The Plymouth Public Schools will be recognized nationally as an outstanding school district. Our goal is to graduate confident, critical thinkers, productive and creative lifelong learners, and socially responsible, engaged citizens capable of adapting to change in a technologically advanced and multicultural society.
Core Beliefs
We believe that every student should become a(an):
• Effective Communicator
ü Speaks effectively
ü Writes effectively
ü Articulates thoughts clearly and concisely
• Independent Thinker
ü Demonstrates curiosity and inquisitiveness
ü Reflects on actions and performance
ü Maintains self-motivated approach
• Problem Solver
ü Shows evidence of creative thought
ü Constructs meaning
ü Makes and evaluates decisions using a variety of thinking strategies
• Responsible Citizen
ü Takes part in service learning
ü Assumes responsibility for own actions
ü Exhibits integrity and compassion
• Self-Directed, Life-Long Learner
ü Seeks and accepts new challenges in learning
ü Applies prior knowledge and processes to construct new knowledge
ü Follows goal-oriented actions
• Valuable Collaborator
ü Works well with others
ü Acknowledges and contributes ideas, suggestions and effort
ü Receives, interprets and responds to communication
|