Schaghticoke Vision Statement
In this assignment, you'll explore how local school districts define their purpose and values by researching their mission statements. You'll investigate several districts in our area, analyze what makes each unique, and identify elements that resonate with you.
Using what you discover, along with your ideas from our class discussions about belonging and school culture, you'll craft three different draft mission statements for SMS 2.0. Each draft should capture a different vision for what our school could become—think about the type of students we want to develop, what makes our school special, and the ultimate goals we have for our graduates.
This research will help you understand how schools communicate their core values and prepare you to contribute meaningfully to reimagining SMS's future direction.
Examples of School Mission / Vision Statements
Norwalk Public Schools is . . .
The most successful city school system in Connecticut.
Norwalk students as a whole exceed state average achievement while high need students have the smallest achievement gap. Students’ needs and interests are met through a wide range of school and program choices that promote diversity and broaden achievement. All students are taught by exemplary educators in nurturing, safe, and attractive schools. Students read on grade level by end of grade 3 and leave 8th grade equipped to do rigorous high school work and graduate from high school college and career ready.
Stamford Public School District
Stamford Public Schools (SPS) comprises nearly 16,000 students, over 1,500 professionals, and 21 schools, including seven magnet schools and three International Baccalaureate sites. SPS has a total of 13 elementary schools, five middle schools and three high schools. SPS is proud that our district is as rich in diversity as it is in talent. We have students from many cultural backgrounds and geographic locations—as demonstrated by the more than 65 different languages spoken in the homes of our families. SPS offers our students a learning experience rich in cultural diversity and reflective of the global society in which they will work and live.
Greenwich Academy
Greenwich Academy is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls and young women that seeks to foster excellence. Its mission is to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum within an inclusive, diverse community. The school’s objective is to develop girls and young women of exceptional character and achievement who demonstrate independence, resilience, courage, integrity, and compassion. We strive, above all, to honor our school motto, Ad Ingenium Faciendum: Toward the Building of Character.
Directions: Create a Vision Statement for SMS 2.0
Step 1: Research Other School Districts Vision Statements
Each member of the group should research at least one school listed below to divide the task equally. All school districts should be represented below when this assignment is completed.
Step 2: What should be in your Vision Statement for SMS 2.0?
Identify key terms or phrases that stand out in each example.
Step 3: Write a Draft of your SMS 2.0 Vision Statement
Write 3 DIFFERENT drafts of a new SMS 2.0 Vision Statement. These will be shared with others in the class for peer review.
Assignment #1 & Rubric
Total: 50 Points (10 points each category)
📚 Research (10 points)
Did you look at multiple mission statements and write down what you noticed about them?
💡 Brainstorming (10 points)
Did you come up with creative ideas and connect them to what you researched?
✍️ Three Mission Statements (10 points)
Did you write three different mission statements that show what SMS 2.0 could be?
⏰ Turned In On Time (10 points)
Did you finish everything and submit it by the deadline?
⭐ Quality (10 points)
Did you put in your best effort and make it look professional?
Final Vision Statement Assignment & Rubric
