Collective Commitments

In order to achieve the mission and vision statement of Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School, the staff have made the following collective commitments. We will...

• Hold all students to high expectations by engaging them in a rigorous and relevant curriculum.
• Provide course variety to inspire and encourage curiosity and creativity in each student.
• Collaborate to establish a working, interdisciplinary, vertically-aligned curriculum.
• Continually update curriculum and resources to maximize rigor and relevance to address real world concerns and student needs.
• Engage and support students beyond the classroom.
• Work with community partners to provide a secure, safe environment.
• Encourage and seek out community collaboration.
• Be present and welcoming to all.
• Employ and support growth mindset in our professional practice.
• Use modeling to support academic and emotional growth.
• Support each other through words and actions.
• Communicate with respect in an effective and clear manner.
• Make student needs the center of all decision-making.