Vision: North Scott Junior High engages empowered, connected learners in authentic experiences to ensure that ALL reach superior levels of achievement.
Values:
Learners: we all continually expand knowledge and skills as a community of adolescents and adults to continually learn how to learn together
Engage: we invest time, effort, and resources to perpetuate curiosity, creativity, and action, optimizing the experience of all learners
Empower: we provide the skills necessary for the development of independent thinkers able to reflect, take ownership of the learning process, and advocate for their needs
Connect: we support the social, emotional, and academic growth of all members of the local and global community to foster a collaborative network committed to continuous improvement
Authentic: we facilitate individual and group opportunities to link real-life or simulated tasks with technology-enabled learning and real-world experiences
Superior Levels of Achievement: we emphasize hard work and critical thinking while focusing on priority learning outcomes to reach maximum growth potential
Enrolled students in the school district community shall have an equal opportunity for a quality public education without discrimination, regardless of their race, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, ability, or disability.
The educational program shall be free of such discrimination and provide equal opportunity for the participants. The educational program shall foster knowledge of and respect and appreciation for the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, including race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, and socioeconomic background. The contributions and perspectives of Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, American Indians, European Americans, and persons with disabilities shall be included in the program. The educational program shall also foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of women and men to society. The program shall also reflect the wide variety of roles open to both men and women and provide equal opportunity to both sexes.
Inquiries regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity shall be directed to the compliance officer by writing to the Superintendent, Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 Compliance Officer, North Scott Community School District, 251 East Iowa St., Eldridge, Iowa 52748; or by telephoning (563) 285-4819; or by writing to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education,8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, Missouri 64114. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a grievance are available in the central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center. Board Policy #603.4
The North Scott Community School District (NSCSD) provides equal educational and employment opportunities and will not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, ancestry, or actual or potential parental, familial, or marital status. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Mrs. Erin Paysen, Equity Coordinator, 308 N. Main St. Donahue, IA 52746 Telephone Number (563)282-9627