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Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
Mission
The mission of the West Genesee Central School District in partnership with the community is to ensure that each student attains the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary, not only for lifelong learning, but also for becoming a cooperative, self-directed, productive, caring citizen.
Vision
Vision
West Genesee continues to focus on improving, every day, the educational opportunities and academic performance of each student.
We Believe...
We Believe...
In the worth of each individual.
All people can learn.
People learn at different rates, in different ways.
The student, family, school, and community all share the responsibility for education.
Productive partnerships depend on honest communication, mutual respect, and trust.
Effective teaching is a vital component of learning.
Progress requires the courage to confront challenges and accept change.
Knowledge and skills expand lifelong options.
Expectations, attitudes, and effort directly affect performance.
Every person has special abilities and talents worthy of recognition.
People learn best in a safe, supportive, caring environment.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Role models profoundly affect behavior and learning.
Appreciating and respecting diversity enriches life.
Commitment and perseverance is essential to lasting success.
Evaluation and response are necessary for continuous improvement.
Effective communication is essential to understanding and success.
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Objectives
The four year graduation rate will increase from the previous year, including all sub-groups.
The percent of students earning a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation and/or Regents Diploma with an endorsement in Career and Technical Education will grow by two percent or more.
The percent of graduating seniors who successfully complete at least one college level course will increase from the previous year.
Focus Areas, SMART Goals, and Action Plans
Focus Areas, SMART Goals, and Action Plans
Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum & Instruction
Strategic Focus
Implement district-wide protocols for a continuous cycle of standards, curriculum, instruction, and common assessment implementation and review.
SMART Goal
By June 2029, 100% of K-12 instructional units will include at least one formative or summative performance based task that requires students to successfully demonstrate core competencies of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (e.g., Critical Thinking, Communication, or Global Citizenship) as measured by NYSED's forthcoming Portrait of a Graduate rubrics.
Action Steps
TBD
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
Strategic Focus
Establish a multi-tiered system of support incorporating academic, behavioral, and social emotional support services throughout the school community.
SMART Goal
By June 2029, the district will see a 15% increase in students reporting a "strong sense of belonging" as measured by our annual climate survey, supported by the implementation of consistent K-12 intentional relationship-building routines that are aligned to the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework.
Action Steps
TBD
Educating All Students
Educating All Students
Strategic Focus
Provide resources and ongoing professional development regarding diversity, inclusion and antiracism to create a safe, supportive, and equitable school climate and culture for ALL students.
SMART Goal
By June 2029, all grades and departments will review classroom resources to ensure diverse perspectives and utilize a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to guarantee 100% of students have equitable access to high-level Tier 1 instruction, to close the academic proficiency gap for underrepresented subgroups by 15% on district data.
Action Steps
TBD
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