NKASD Future Ready Comprehensive Planning
The FRCPT is made up of teachers, parents, members of the community, and members of the district's administrative team. Over the course of several meetings, the group has hashed out a number of ideas, explored strengths and weaknesses, and discussed various hopes and goals. Several themes emerged to include the importance of addressing the entire school community (faculty, staff, administrators, students, and their families), having high expectations, providing a broad spectrum of opportunities, and fostering continuous improvement and growth. Click HERE or use the link in the menu to the right to go to the Mission and Vision page to review the current Mission & Vision.
Beliefs
Results of the stakeholder survey from February 2022 are listed below by number of votes, with the top choice receiving the most votes and the bottom the least.
- Learning should be at the center of planning and decision-making
- Teamwork is apparent. Everyone in the school works together, communicates effectively with one another, and collaborates to ensure student success
- Students are continuously assessed and are offered support whenever necessary. Teachers make adjustments to their teaching methods to ensure that all students have access to learning
- Continuous growth and improvement are critical to the individual learner
- We see students as unique individuals rather than groups, and are educated accordingly
- The curriculum is delivered in a manner that encourages critical and creative thinking
- High Expectations for all students leads to higher academic achievements
- Teamwork and Collaboration are the framework for success
- Teachers make adjustments to their teaching and assessment methods to ensure that all students have access to learning
- Teamwork is apparent, with everyone in the school working together, communicating effectively with one another, and collaborating to ensure student success
- School leadership is proactive in seeking solutions and is effective at promoting achievement among all concerned: students, staff, and interested stakeholders
- A shared common vision and mission are essential for transforming our District into a high achieving institution
- A focus on growth of the learner is primary, while the focus on proficiency level is secondary
- Decisions based on multiple forms of assessment are necessary for the individual growth of the learner
- Leadership is assumed at many levels and is not simply confined to a principal; teachers and other staff are encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities
- Professional development opportunities are in line with the school’s vision and educational mission and coincides with the school’s direction
- The design of the learning spaces is creative
- Demonstrate the purpose of education locally, nationally, and globally through a variety of means, including modeling experimentation to improve schooling and partnering with stakeholders and higher education/trades.
- Focus on "Learners First"
- Eclectically capitalize on the best ideas about what works in schools, those gleaned from the past as well as those deemed best for the future
- Students are encouraged to rigorously follow grade-appropriate courses of study
- A standards-based curriculum is the key to successfully preparing learners for success outside of school
- Adopt and fund "3 Rs" talent strategies that position the school to recruit, retain, and reward the best and brightest teachers, school leaders, and board members
- Redefine the ideal classroom setting as one of intimate environment, not small classes, since the former can occur in schools or classes of any size and even online, and the latter can miss the point of intimacy
- Community input is important for determining the expectations for learning outcomes at the school