I. Governing Principles

  • 1.01  Vision Statement                                                                                 

    The Vision of Auburn City Schools is to equip students to change the world. 

     

    1.02  Mission Statement

    The Mission of Auburn City Schools is to inspire excellence, to educate all, and to empower for tomorrow. 

     

    1.03  Core Values 

    The Core Values of Auburn City Schools are

    • Academics, providing extraordinary experiences to increase knowledge and passion;
    • Community, sharing responsibilities of belonging, service and safety; and
    • Success, creating learners for impact now and the future

     

    1.04  Priorities and Aims

    • Growth and Achievement.  We will engage student and adult learners with meaningful and intentional opportunities to optimize individual and collective academic success.
      • Increase common professional development opportunities for teachers across multiple grade levels.
      • Increase implementation of strategic differentiation for learners.
    •  Access and Opportunity.  We will prioritize practices that advance a welcoming culture of value, of respect, and of belonging.  
      • Increase regular review of and response to student data through a comprehensive lens at the district, school, and classroom levels.
      • Increase and implement learning opportunities focused on different exceptionalities and cultural norms reflective of the student population.
    • Innovation.  We will embrace future-forward applications of technology, curriculum, and adaptive teaching strategies. 
      • Increase the use of structures and systems that ensure student retention of learning.
      • Increase the application of positive digital citizenship principles and practices in students and staff.
    • Well-Being.  We will establish and maintain an environment for the physical, mental, and emotional health and safety of students, families, and staff.
      • Increase staff and student use of resources that promote personal well-being and mental health.
      • Increase student and staff sense of safety and belonging in all school environments.
    • Partnerships.  We will collaborate with families and the community to leverage unique and mutually beneficial relationships for the success of students.
      • Increase family engagement and the accessibility to resources to enhance student learning.
      • Increase school-community partnership opportunities.