05.21.12

WCSB Vision/Mission Statements 


VISION STATEMENT:

A rigorous and appropriate education that results in success for all students.

MISSION STATEMENT:

COMMITTED TO SUCCESS for students, teachers, staff, and our school system

(Boundaries which the Wakulla County School System places on itself that guide the day-to-day decision making)

BELIEFS:

(Commonly held values that guide the behavior of every individual within the school system).
    We believe that:
  • Each individual has dignity and worth.
  • Education is for all, and learning never stops.
  • All students are unique and all students can learn. Their times, ways and rates of learning differ.
  • High expectations and challenging curriculum lead to greater achievement.
  • Our cultural heritage is important, and diversity enriches our lives.
  • Technology must be embraced and used to enhance education.
  • Community involvement is essential for successful schools.
  • Outstanding, highly trained and dedicated personnel are critical.
  • Students should be taught that everyone is responsible for his/her own actions.
  • Every person has a right to be safe.
  • Service to others is a moral imperative.

STRATEGIC PARAMETERS:

(Boundaries which the Wakulla County School System places on itself that guide the day-to-day decision making).
    We will always:
  • make all decisions based on the best interest of the students
  • have an ethical perspective
  • be willing to try innovative programs
  • employ the best person available for any position
    We will never:
  • compromise excellence
  • be satisfied with our successes but will continue to strive for improvement
  • give up on a student
  • sit down until the job is finished.