In order for Blooming Grove High School to become an
exemplary campus, there must be clarity in:
1) the goals that must be accomplished
2) the characteristics concomitant with the school we
wish to become
3) the contributions that must be made by the various
stakeholders
in order to transform our ideals into reality.
The following vision statement is intended to provide
the standards that Blooming Grove High School should strive to achieve and
maintain.
I. Curriculum
An exemplary campus provides students with the
requisite skills needed in order to successfully advance from one grade level to
the next, while equipping them with the tools that will allow them to master
state mandated tests. In addition, a variety of electives and co-curricular
activities are offered which ensure the formation of a well-rounded individual
that will graduate with 21st century skills that will allow them to
be work force or college ready. The school articulates the intended outcomes it
seeks for all of its learners, and purposely monitors each student’s attainment
of those outcomes through a variety of indicators. In such a school, the
curriculum:
Stimulates active engagement on the part of
students
Recognizes and provides for individual
differences and interests
Integrates technology as a means to achieve
particular curricular outcomes
Addresses mastery of academic content while
allowing for the integration of essential life skills
Is aligned both vertically and horizontally
throughout the district in all subject matter
Reflects the district’s support of innovation and
commitment to continuous improvement
II. Attention to Individual Students
An exemplary school recognizes the importance of each
individual student. All employees make a concerted effort to communicate and
demonstrate their concern for each student. As a result, each student feels as
if they are a valued member of the school community. In an exemplary school:
Attention is paid to facilitating each student’s
transition to and through high school.
Each student is provided the information,
assistance, and support that enables him/her to develop appropriate
educational and career goals.
The behavior, academic progress, and emotional
well-being of each student are continually monitored, and appropriate
services are initiated as needed.
III. PERSONNEL
An exemplary school operates on the premise that a
school can only be as good as the personnel that it employs. Therefore, the
Board and Administration are committed to recruiting and retaining individuals
with exceptional expertise in their respective fields. In such a school:
All staff members demonstrate their support of
and commitment to the school’s vision and values.
All staff members have high expectations for
student success and work individually and collaboratively to create
conditions that promote student success.
All staff members model the importance of
lifelong learning through their commitment to ongoing professional
development and continuous learning that occurs from collaborating with
other staff members.
IV. STUDENTS
In the final analysis, the effectiveness of any school
is assessed on the basis of the conduct, character, and achievement of its
students. In an exemplary school, students:
Accept responsibility for their learning,
decisions, and actions.
Develop the skills to become more self-directed
learners as they make the transition freshman to senior year.
Become actively engaged in and give their best
effort to academic and co-curricular pursuits.
Contribute to school and community service.
Conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a
safe and orderly atmosphere that ensures the rights of others.
Are considerate of others- teachers, staff,
fellow students, visitors, etc.
V. CLIMATE
An exemplary school provides a warm, inviting climate
that enables students to enjoy their high school experience and results in a
shared sense of pride in the school. In such a school:
There is a commitment to provide an emotionally
and physically safe, supportive environment
There is an ongoing effort to providing a school
that is free of alcohol, other drugs, and violence.
There are opportunities for high levels of
participation in the curricular and co-curricular programs.
All individuals are treated with respect and
consideration.
Relationships are characterized by caring and
cooperation.
There is recognition and celebration of
individual effort and achievement.
There is open communication between students,
staff, administrators, and the school board.
Well-maintained physical facilities meet the
needs of students and the community and reflect pride in the school.
VI. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
An exemplary school recognizes the importance of
establishing effective partnerships with the larger community – parents,
residents, businesses, government agencies, etc. It strives to develop the
community’s allegiance to and ownership in the school. In such a school:
The community demonstrates it support for the
vision and values of the school
The community participates in the life of the
school by attending programs, volunteering service, and assisting in the
processes that have been designed to enhance various aspects of the
school.
The community calls upon the school to establish
effective two-way communication that both provides information and seeks
feedback.
The community has ready access to the school’s
resources and facilities.
Parents play an active role in the education of
their children, monitor their children’s academic performance, and work
with teachers to emphasize the importance of education.
