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Mission/Vision Statement:
The mission of the Schenectady City School District, a nurturing progressive learning environment and a vital part of the larger community, is to ensure that all students achieve their fullest potential as responsible members of a society through a system characterized by:

  • Creative leadership

  • Challenging curricula

  • Innovative, varied, and engaging methods of learning and teaching

  • Integration of modern technology

  • Strong partnerships

  • A safe, healthy, and supportive climate

Vision:
To accomplish this mission, our dedicated, student centered staff, will provide a challenging, relevant curriculum in an environment that is safe, orderly and conducive to learning.

Beliefs

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Every individual deserves to be safe.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Every person is responsible for the actions he or she chooses to take.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Every individual needs the support of others to thrive.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Society can only be successful when its members serve each other.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT All living things depend on other living things.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Every individual deserves to be treated with respect.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT A caring support system is critical to the development and well being of the individual.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Effective, honest communication is essential to mutual understanding.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Ensuring the care of children is the most important responsibility of society.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Every person deserves an opportunity to achieve his or her potential.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Everyone needs valid praise and recognition for effort and achievement.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Extra-ordinary expectations are essential for extra-ordinary outcomes.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Individuals have the right to form their own beliefs.

  • WE BELIEVE THAT Responsibility is learned; therefore, it must be taught and modeled.

Objectives

  • 100% of our students will master state and federal benchmarks

  • All students will attain their personal achievement plan

  • 100% of our students will be responsible citizens

  • 100% of our students will graduate and will be involved in successful post-secondary pursuits
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