Mission, Vision and Beliefs

MONROE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT, VISION STATEMENT, AND BELIEFS

Mission Statement: The Monroe Township School District in collaboration with the members of the community shall ensure that all children receive an exemplary education by well-trained committed staff in a safe and orderly environment.

Vision Statement: The Monroe Township Board of Education commits itself to all children by preparing them to reach their full potential and to function in a global society through a preeminent education.

Monroe Township School District Beliefs

• All decisions are made on the premise that children must come first.

• All district decisions are made to ensure that practices and policies are developed to be inclusive, sensitive and meaningful to our diverse population.

• We believe there is a sense of urgency about improving rigor and student achievement.

• All members of our community are responsible for building capacity to reach excellence.

• We are committed to a process for continuous improvement based on collecting, analyzing, and reflecting on data to guide our decisions.

• We believe that collaboration maximizes the potential for improved outcomes.

• We act with integrity, respect and honesty with recognition that the schools serves as the social core of the community.

• We believe that resources must be committed to address the population expansion in the community.

• We believe that there are no disposable students in our community and every child means every child.

 Monroe Township School District Goals

1. Raise achievement for all students paying particular attention to disparities between subgroups.

2. Systematically collect, analyze, and evaluate available data to inform all decisions.

3. Improve business efficiencies where possible to reduce overall operating costs.

4. Provide support programs for students across the continuum of academic achievement with an emphasis on those who are in the middle.

5. Provide early interventions for all students who are at risk of not reaching their full potential.

Adopted by the Board of Education

September 23, 2009

MONROE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 

HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT, VISION STATEMENT, AND BELIEFS

Mission Statement: As an evolving, educational community, Monroe Township High School will design, develop, and deliver an educational program, which fosters intellectual and personal growth by providing all students with an equal opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to become productive, responsible citizens contributing to society.

Monroe Township High School Beliefs

• The education of students is our primary responsibility and is cooperatively shared by students, educators, parents, and community.

• Every student has the right to a quality education and equal access to appropriate learning opportunities.

• Learning is a dynamic, life-long process.

• Education must be relevant and responsive to an ever-changing world.

• Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the educational community.

• Students are worth the investment in educational excellence.

• All students and staff are entitled to a clean, comfortable, healthy and safe environment.

• Since students learn in different ways, a variety of strategies and materials are needed for learning to be maximized.

• Higher expectations result in better performance.

• Consistent effort, long-term commitment, and a positive attitude are essential for success.

• Creativity and flexibility are elements of the educational process.

• Professional autonomy provides incentive for teacher creativity.

• Education should provide positive role models for students.

• Responsive leadership is a necessary component of a quality education program.

• An educated citizenry is essential to the success of a democratic society.