STANDARD 1: Vision and Purpose
The school establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the school.

o IMPACT: A school that commits to shared beliefs and mission establishes expectations for student learning that are aligned with the school’s vision. These expectations serve as benchmarks for assessing student performance and school effectiveness and are supported by school personnel and external stakeholders. The school’s mission guides allocations of human, time, material, and fiscal resources.

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Establishes in collaboration with its stakeholders a mission for the school that guides all planning and decision-making.

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Is this clear?
Is this a non-negotiable, line in the sand?
Is developing or emerging compliance acceptable?

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Identifies goals to advance the mission of the school and ensures the mission is congruent with principles of academic scholarship; permitting and encouraging freedom of inquiry, diversity of viewpoints, and academic independent, critical thinking.

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Is this clear?
Is this a non-negotiable, line in the sand?
Is developing or emerging compliance acceptable?

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Ensures the beliefs and mission guide the instruction and curriculum throughout the school and reflect research and best practices concerning teaching and learning.

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Is this clear?
Is this a non-negotiable, line in the sand?
Is developing or emerging compliance acceptable?

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Regularly reviews its mission and revises when appropriate.

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Is this clear?
Is this a non-negotiable, line in the sand?
Is developing or emerging compliance acceptable?

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Provides evidence that no form of bias or prejudice is allowed or practiced within the mission scope of the school in order to promote an equitable, just, and inclusive community that inspires students to respect and value diversity.

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Is this clear?
Is this a non-negotiable, line in the sand?
Is developing or emerging compliance acceptable?

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