Seneca R-7 School District - Seneca, MO - Vision Statement

[ A School Where . . . ] [ A Home Where . . . ] [ A Community Where . . . ] [ Teachers ] [ Parents ] [ Students ] [ Community ] [ Administrators ] [ Board of Education ]

SENECA R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Our vision is to set goals which will develop the intellectual,
physical, cultural, and social capabilities of each child in the
Seneca School District
As goals are met, we will graduate young people who
will value the integrity and high standards we have modeled for them.
For our vision, and its implementation, to play a key role in the
success our students will enjoy, we must provide…

A SCHOOL WHERE…

Text Box: A school where fairness is important. A school where high levels of achievement and high academic performance are expected. A school that promotes trust, pride, and quality work. A school where the staff works as a team so all students can learn. A school where compliments are sincere, encouragement is shared, and compassion is modeled. A school where a smile is used to communicate friendliness and educators show they care by listening, helping, and realizing that every child and situation is unique. A school where students are provided with diversified opportunities for success in academics, arts, sports, and technology. A school where passion, enthusiasm, and professionalism are modeled. A school that makes learning fun and interesting, where student achievement is monitored and critical thinking skills are enhanced. A school with high expectations. A school that is physically and emotionally safe, where children belong and feel accepted. A school that promotes respect for each family and each child. A school which implements strategies to create partnerships with parents and the community. A school where students show pride in clean, well maintained facilities. A school where employees and students look forward to each school day and are inspired to do and be their very best. [Back to top]

A HOME WHERE…

Text Box: A home where parents value education and are good role models. A home that promotes respect for others, good sportsmanship, responsibility, and instills moral foundations. A home which provides discipline in a safe, loving, positive environment. Parents in the home support the teacher by promoting positive, responsible educational behavior in attendance, homework and reading. A home that views itself as a school partner by involvement in PTO, school programs, parent/teacher conferences, and other school activities. [Back to top]

A COMMUNITY WHERE…

The following guidelines were shared by teachers, parents, and students at vision planning meetings.
TEACHERS
Teachers view themselves as knowledgeable, prepared, organized and focused. Teachers believe in guiding the students and motivating them to learn. Guide students By following school rules: dress, punctuality, and professionalism By establishing classroom rules, consequences, and rewards By teaching grade level expectations and curriculum objectives By helping students to develop coping skills By providing a solid academic foundation By building on student strengths and helping to develop positive character traits By focusing on correction, rather than criticism Motivate students By forgiving students for inappropriate actions By providing student recognition and equal opportunity By publishing a classroom newsletter By focusing on improvement and creating high expectations By making learning fun and interesting By providing positive reinforcement and removing competition By being aware of the importance of self-concept, self-worth, and self-esteem By offering students an environment of acceptance By valuing and rewarding children Modeling By showing an empathetic and loving attitude By treating students fairly and with respect By building a relationship with each student By demonstrating cooperation and teamwork By displaying a passion and love for the job Communication By publishing a classroom newsletter By using technology (web, media, email) By participating in public events (PTO, board meetings, open forums) By using parent and student surveys to gain insight [Back to top]
PARENTS
Parents are the most important model for the child. A parent is one who develops a positive self-concept for their child. They share responsibility for improving student achievement. Parents build and develop a partnership to help their child achieve academic success. They develop and implement an effective parenting plan which creates an environment that is conducive to educational success. Provide positive self-concept By taking the time with their child to visit about each day's school experiences By taking time to review their child's daily work in an encouraging manner By praising good behavior and giving pats on the back By training the child to use positive life skills Share responsibility for improving student achievement By communicating mutual responsibility for academic achievement By training the child to be responsible and self disciplined By encouraging responsibilities at home By recognizing that teachers are not infallible Build and develop a partnership to help children achieve academic success By showing support for school personnel and making school attendance a priority By participating in before and after school programs Develop and carry out an effective parenting plan By making healthy choices and being effective role models By teaching manners and respect By treating children with kindness, patience, and love By following school rules when visiting school: dress codes, arrival/pickup procedures By attending parent teacher conferences By volunteering and visiting school By reading and responding to notes from school: newsletters, e-mail, surveys, etc. [Back to top]
STUDENTS
Students are envisioned as motivated, responsible, self-disciplined citizens with positive attitudes. Good attitude By following the school rules and developing good habits By developing a positive attitude and work ethic (“I CAN”) By learning from instruction By liking school Self-disciplined conduct and behavior By developing confidence and setting personal goals By showing proper conduct and respect for others By being safety conscious for self and others By being cooperative By developing the "DO MY BEST" attitude Citizenship By demonstrating helpfulness, encouragement, and cooperation By demonstrating sportsmanship and friendship By demonstrating positive leadership abilities Responsibility By using proper hygiene By completing and turning in homework By displaying personal and school pride By displaying proper actions and making proper choices By taking responsibility for personal actions By being motivated to achieve By forgiving others [Back to top]
COMMUNITY
A Community Where: A community where commitment is demonstrated through support, trust, teamwork and communication. We envision our community as committed to our school district. A society in which we coexist to positively affect the climate of our schools. Support By supporting the local tax levy for schools By giving donations By modeling high moral standards Teamwork By participating in the adopt-a-school program By volunteering in the school By becoming involved in the parent / teacher organization By providing organizations for our children, such as Scouts, Seekers, 4-H, Youth Parks Program, Church, Head Start, Youth Baseball, Police and Fire Departments. By participating in programs, such as Foster Grandparents, Parent as Teachers, Preschools, and Emergency Services for children. Trust By showing respect and exhibiting fairness Communication By electing representatives to the Board of Education By valuing success in our schools By focusing on the positive [Back to top]
ADMINISTRATORS
Administrators view themselves as knowledgeable, prepared, organized and focused. Administrators see their communication skills as an asset and their behavior as a model for students to follow. Administrators believe in guiding the students and motivating teacher performance. Vision Communicating the district vision through actions, words and deeds Commitment By honoring established traditions By promoting community pride within the school and community By demonstrating class in every situation Integrity By maintaining a high level of academic and moral integrity in all areas of responsibility: Interpersonal relations with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community By maintaining school budgets and finances in a responsible and ethical manner By working toward district and board goals and objectives Accountability By hiring highly qualified teachers and staff. By meeting the Missouri State Achievement annual yearly progress By providing an up to date, user friendly, curriculum guide that connects lesson plans to curriculum By establishing overall building procedures and master schedules By ensuring classroom order so that learning can occur Communication By publishing a parent/student handbook By providing open house and parent/teacher conferences By establishing lines of communication within the school and community (student, parent, teacher, administrators) By using information gained from needs surveys and parent surveys Encouragement By encouraging teachers, students and parents By encouraging the flow of ideas and creative teaching methods By helping teachers meet their personal classroom goals. [Back to top]
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board of Education views themselves as the overseeing body for employing top professionals in the administrative field. They are the governing body delegating administrative powers to the superintendent of schools. The board believes in the Mathew principal which teachers that if a brother has a problem with a brother the problem should be brought first to that brother for resolution. (Chain of Command) Commitment The board should be unified with common goals for the school district. The board should discourage nepotism. Board members should be educated regarding the problems and potentialities of the school system, and seek amicable solutions for the greater good. Responsibility The board sets policy. Day to day operations are the responsibility of the administration. Members should be familiar with their by-laws. Members can act officially only in sessions officially called. Members should attain certification by Missouri School Board Association. It is the responsibility of the president to keep meetings timely, professional and aligned with the agenda. Following the chain of command in establishing responsibilities is in the best interest of all concerned. The board makes decisions related to hiring and firing of staff upon judgments arrived at by proper recommendations of the supervisory staff. Accountability Members should be familiar with the district's financial situation and the budgetary process that, by law, must follow state guidelines and audit recommendations. The board delegates fiscal and supervisory responsibility to the administration and expects them to follow the guidelines. Communication The board's actions, during official session and at other times, need to reflect confidence that the school system is well managed and the taxpayers' monies are being well spent for the betterment of the students and their futures. Reports to the public must be clear, simple, and specific. Personnel matters should be handled in executive sessions. The public should be given the opportunity to address problems at general meetings with set time limits referring only to agenda items. Permission to speak should be granted in advance. [Back to top]