STSD Vision/Guiding Principles

LEARNER DRIVEN - A structure, a philosophy; a framework that empowers learners to have a major voice in their learning.

EMPOWER - All stakeholders have a voice that shall include choice, feedback, opportunities for collaboration and access to information, ultimately resulting in informed contributions to our global society.

ENGAGE - All learners will be provided opportunities for success, self-expression, curiosity and positive risk-taking.

INNOVATE - Encouraging students, family, community and schools to pose questions, problem-solve, seek creative solutions and contribute to the growth of learners.

CONNECT - A belief that learning is a relationship between students, families, schools, community and the global society.

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES - The philosophy that learning has no end, is boundless; infinite.

POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE - Environments created so all members are supported and feel safe socially, emotionally and physically.