Structures and Strategies

We believe we must build a foundation centered on structures and strategies that support student
learning, leadership and growth. Because we believe this, we are committed to:
Developing individual and classroom mission statements for direction and purpose each academic school
year.
Monitoring personal and academic growth through the use of student data notebooks which will provide a
common foundation for effective communication between teachers, parents, and students.
Modeling the goal setting process to help students consistently set and reflect on personal and academic
goals.
Providing student recognition for demonstrating leadership qualities.
Fostering a school culture which encourages students to take responsibility for their own behavior and
learning through Raise Responsibility, common expectations and instruction in principle-centered leader-
ship skills.
Using professional protocols, Quality Tools and Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies to nurture and enhance
student learning.
Parent and Community Involvement

We believe it is essential for community members and parents to be active partners in developing successful
learners and leaders. Because we believe this, we are committed to:
Communicating with adults in our community through the use of the school website, classroom newsletters and
websites, student passports, Tiger Tales, report cards, Peek at the Week, Parent Portal, Edulink messages and
other online sites like Homework Now.
Providing opportunities to have face to face interactions to communicate expectations, student progress and
growth through parent conferences, student support team and Curriculum Night.
Providing opportunities for students to demonstrate learning and leadership skills at PTA programs, Cultural
Arts, Instructional Fair, Science and Social Studies fairs, student led conferences, student performances and
classroom observation days.
Providing opportunities and information for parents and community members to acquire knowledge about lead-
ership skills related to the 7 Habits and Raise Responsibility.
Providing volunteer opportunities for parents that support developing student leadership.
21
st
Century Skills

We believe that there is a skill set essential to our students success in the 21
st
century workplace and in
life. Because we believe this, we are committed to instruction that allows students to develop and demon-
strate:
Creativity and innovation by demonstrating student learning through original works.
Communication and collaboration with others to articulate thoughts and ideas using oral, written and non-
verbal communication skills in a variety of forms.
Critical thinking and problem solving to reason effectively, make judgments and decisions in order to solve
real-life problems.
Productive and appropriate use of information and media through the use of digital technologies to access,
manage, integrate, evaluate and create information.
Purposeful and appropriate use of technology tools to research, evaluate and communicate information.
Social and cross-cultural skills that will allow students to interact and work effectively with others in diverse
teams.
Flexibility and adaptability in a constantly changing world
Initiative and self-directed learning through a variety of learning opportunities.
Productivity and Accountability through prioritizing, planning and managing work to achieve the intended
result.
TECHNOLOGY
A variety of technologies are used daily by teachers and students to support mathematics learning.
Teachers use disaggregated data and resources produced by technology tools for planning instruction.
Teachers and students use technology tools for effective mathematics teaching and learning. Students rely
on technology tools to access content, model concepts, reinforce skills and demonstrate their learning.
The ISTE NETS for Teachers (NETST)

Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to
facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face
and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to
develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative
professional in a global and digital society.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the
effective use of digital tools and resources.
The ISTE NETS for Students (NETSS)

1. Creativity and Innovation Make it!
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
2. Communication and Collaboration Share it!
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,
including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
3. Research and Information Fluency Find it!
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Solve it!
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Digital Citizenship Protect it!
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice
legal and ethical behavior.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts Use it!
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and
operations.
TECHNOLOGY
A variety of technologies are used daily by teachers and students to support literacy learning. Teachers use
disaggregated data and resources produced by technology tools for planning instruction. Teachers and students use
technology tools for effective literacy teaching and learning. Students utilize technology to access content, conduct
research, synthesize information, reinforce skills, and demonstrate their learning.
The ISTE NETS for Teachers (NETST)

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to
facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face
and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to
develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative
professional in a global and digital society.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the
The ISTE NETS for Students (NETSS)

1. Creativity and Innovation Make it!
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
2. Communication and Collaboration Share it!
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,
including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
3. Research and Information Fluency Find it!
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Solve it!
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Digital Citizenship Protect it!
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice
legal and ethical behavior.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts Use it!
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and
operations.