Macomb Community Unit School District #185

District Shared Mission:

"Macomb Public Schools will prepare each student for a successful future."

"Preparing Students for Success"
                                                                                                             


Core Belief Statements:

We believe:

                    That learning best occurs when each student is active in a positive and academically challenging environment.

                    A complete educational program develops the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential of each student.

                    Staff, parents, and community have a shared responsibility to provide learning opportunities that meet the needs
                       of each student.

                    Enthusiasm for learning fosters learning for a lifetime. .

                    Embracing diversity enriches learning.

                    Education promotes responsible citizenship.

Strategic Goals:

Student Learning

                    Continue to review and refine District Curriculum with additional emphasis on instructional technology,
                       diversity, and character development.

                    Explore and provide opportunities for student led, project-based, cross-curricular learning.

                    Review to maintain balance between vocational and college preparatory offerings based on the needs
                       of students.

Teacher Quality

                    Provide highly qualified, caring, compassionate teachers who will form relationships with students to
                       enhance learning.

                    Provide teachers resources necessary for success.

Safety

                    Create and develop an anti-bullying campaign with specific intervention programs.

                    Create a safety and security committee.

District Spending/Funding

                    Strengthen student learning through balanced programs that are supported by technology, facilities,
                       and other resources.

                    Provide competitive salaries, benefits, and support to attract, and retain high quality personnel.

                    Establish a multi-year financial strategy which includes additional sources of revenue to support
                       and enrich educational programs and services.

Communication

                    Increase opportunities for improved communication between staff and students.

                    Increase opportunities for more school/home communication at middle school and high school.

                    Promote interactive communication between school board, families, community, business, media,
                       and schools.

Board Approved April 24, 2005

 

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