WCS Strategic Planning Core Value Survey

1. Westport Community Schools Strategic Planning School Community Core Value Survey

The survey consists of five categories with suggested School Community Core Values for you to rate. By completing this survey you will help us prioritize these values. After the completed surveys have been returned and tallied, the results will be used by the Committee to create Vision and Mission Statements. The Vision and Mission Statements will be submitted to the Superintendent for review and then presented to the Westport School Committee for final approval and implementation.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
•School Community Core Values can be defined as what you believe should be the most important objectives for Westport Community Schools.

•Are the School Community Core Values listed on the survey important for today and the future?

•Do the statements cover what you think is important to our students?

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1. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Student Achievement.

	#1	#2	#3
Provide students with the appropriate time and assistance to achieve academic success.	*Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Student Achievement. Provide students with the appropriate time and assistance to achieve academic success. #1	Provide students with the appropriate time and assistance to achieve academic success. #2	Provide students with the appropriate time and assistance to achieve academic success. #3
All students learn best when actively involved in the learning process.	All students learn best when actively involved in the learning process. #1	All students learn best when actively involved in the learning process. #2	All students learn best when actively involved in the learning process. #3
We have high expectations for student achievement, but understand that students reach these expectations at different rates and in different ways.	We have high expectations for student achievement, but understand that students reach these expectations at different rates and in different ways. #1	We have high expectations for student achievement, but understand that students reach these expectations at different rates and in different ways. #2	We have high expectations for student achievement, but understand that students reach these expectations at different rates and in different ways. #3

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2. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Personal Growth.

	#1	#2	#3
The manner in which students view themselves will have direct and important bearing on their success as individuals.	*Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Personal Growth. The manner in which students view themselves will have direct and important bearing on their success as individuals. #1	The manner in which students view themselves will have direct and important bearing on their success as individuals. #2	The manner in which students view themselves will have direct and important bearing on their success as individuals. #3
All students have unique skills and talents, and our task is to identify those skills and talents, and then to nurture their development that extends beyond core academics to include the arts, cultural awareness and physical and emotional well-being.	All students have unique skills and talents, and our task is to identify those skills and talents, and then to nurture their development that extends beyond core academics to include the arts, cultural awareness and physical and emotional well-being. #1	All students have unique skills and talents, and our task is to identify those skills and talents, and then to nurture their development that extends beyond core academics to include the arts, cultural awareness and physical and emotional well-being. #2	All students have unique skills and talents, and our task is to identify those skills and talents, and then to nurture their development that extends beyond core academics to include the arts, cultural awareness and physical and emotional well-being. #3
The purpose of education is to enable students to become self-reliant learners and productive, responsible citizens in a complex and challenging world.	The purpose of education is to enable students to become self-reliant learners and productive, responsible citizens in a complex and challenging world. #1	The purpose of education is to enable students to become self-reliant learners and productive, responsible citizens in a complex and challenging world. #2	The purpose of education is to enable students to become self-reliant learners and productive, responsible citizens in a complex and challenging world. #3

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3. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents School Climate.

	#1	#2	#3
All decisions are made in the best interests of the students.	*Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents School Climate. All decisions are made in the best interests of the students. #1	All decisions are made in the best interests of the students. #2	All decisions are made in the best interests of the students. #3
A healthy, safe, and structured environment is essential to learning.	A healthy, safe, and structured environment is essential to learning. #1	A healthy, safe, and structured environment is essential to learning. #2	A healthy, safe, and structured environment is essential to learning. #3
To enrich learning and develop responsible citizens, we respect the dignity and diversity of all individuals and all cultures.	To enrich learning and develop responsible citizens, we respect the dignity and diversity of all individuals and all cultures. #1	To enrich learning and develop responsible citizens, we respect the dignity and diversity of all individuals and all cultures. #2	To enrich learning and develop responsible citizens, we respect the dignity and diversity of all individuals and all cultures. #3

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4. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Collaborative/Partnership.

	#1	#2	#3
The cornerstone of a strong community is an exemplary educational system.	*Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Collaborative/Partnership. The cornerstone of a strong community is an exemplary educational system. #1	The cornerstone of a strong community is an exemplary educational system. #2	The cornerstone of a strong community is an exemplary educational system. #3
Advocate for sufficient, stable, and predictable financial support at local, state, and federal levels based on identified district needs.	Advocate for sufficient, stable, and predictable financial support at local, state, and federal levels based on identified district needs. #1	Advocate for sufficient, stable, and predictable financial support at local, state, and federal levels based on identified district needs. #2	Advocate for sufficient, stable, and predictable financial support at local, state, and federal levels based on identified district needs. #3
The achievement of our educational goals is dependent upon the development of an active and dynamic partnership among teachers, students, and parents, along with the community and local businesses.	The achievement of our educational goals is dependent upon the development of an active and dynamic partnership among teachers, students, and parents, along with the community and local businesses. #1	The achievement of our educational goals is dependent upon the development of an active and dynamic partnership among teachers, students, and parents, along with the community and local businesses. #2	The achievement of our educational goals is dependent upon the development of an active and dynamic partnership among teachers, students, and parents, along with the community and local businesses. #3

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5. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Resources.

	#1	#2	#3
It is the responsibility of the entire community to provide the necessary resources to educate our students with consideration of individual learning styles and abilities.	*Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Resources. It is the responsibility of the entire community to provide the necessary resources to educate our students with consideration of individual learning styles and abilities. #1	It is the responsibility of the entire community to provide the necessary resources to educate our students with consideration of individual learning styles and abilities. #2	It is the responsibility of the entire community to provide the necessary resources to educate our students with consideration of individual learning styles and abilities. #3
Ensure academic excellence, appropriate facilities, quality materials and instruction through class size, staffing pattern, programming and professional development related to sound educational research.	Ensure academic excellence, appropriate facilities, quality materials and instruction through class size, staffing pattern, programming and professional development related to sound educational research. #1	Ensure academic excellence, appropriate facilities, quality materials and instruction through class size, staffing pattern, programming and professional development related to sound educational research. #2	Ensure academic excellence, appropriate facilities, quality materials and instruction through class size, staffing pattern, programming and professional development related to sound educational research. #3
Maintain an appropriate level of fiscal support and credibility in our community and address the significant infrastructure and organizational issues that require immediate attention with appropriate funding.	Maintain an appropriate level of fiscal support and credibility in our community and address the significant infrastructure and organizational issues that require immediate attention with appropriate funding. #1	Maintain an appropriate level of fiscal support and credibility in our community and address the significant infrastructure and organizational issues that require immediate attention with appropriate funding. #2	Maintain an appropriate level of fiscal support and credibility in our community and address the significant infrastructure and organizational issues that require immediate attention with appropriate funding. #3

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1. Westport Community Schools Strategic Planning School Community Core Value Survey

1. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Student Achievement.

2. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Personal Growth.

3. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents School Climate.

4. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Collaborative/Partnership.

5. Please rank the following core value statements from 1-3 with #1 being your top core value or provide an alternative statement that best represents Resources.

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