Vision Statement
To ensure students have the skills necessary to pursue whatever dreams they may have, whether that is to go to college or to enter the workforce upon graduating.
To incorporate technology-based learning into all classes.
Teachers are often intimidated by technology they do not understand and feel that their more technologically-literate students comprehend technology better than themselves. This can lead to technology avoidance amongst teachers. However, although students may be fluent in the language of texting, they may not necessarily be well-versed in how to use the Internet for research, how to design a web page, or have mastered other technical skills that are critical for success in college and in the workforce. Technology can be integrated into research process in the humanities (such as English and history) and also be used to conduct experiments in the sciences. Once the technology is provided for the district,...
It ensures that students do not fall behind, merely because they have an inexperienced teacher. By assigning young teachers to older mentor teachers, both educators can learn from one another. The younger teacher can learn critical skills from the senior teacher, based upon the wisdom of the senior teacher's experience. The older teacher can be exposed to new educational approaches the younger teacher learned in teacher's college. This also creates a warm, collegial environment that facilitates the sharing of knowledge.
There should also be regular meetings for faculty, during which they can…
