Our Vision...Excellence and Equity for All

Our mission is to provide an excellent and equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students can become productive members of a diverse and changing society.

Core Values

• Student learning is at the center of everything we do.
• High achievement evolves from high expectations and educational opportunities.
• Quality education requires highly motivated, skilled, supportive teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Active partnerships with the family and community support successful student learning.
• Respect for the diversity and dignity of individuals and groups is essential.

Primary Performance Goals

• Improve overall performance for all students.
  Indicator: An increase in student achievement on statewide assessments (e.g. Terra Nova, SBA’s, and HSGQE).
• Increase the graduation rate and reduce the dropout rate.
  Indicator: The district’s graduation rate and dropout rate, as computed by the state, will continue to improve.
• Improve math skills of African American students, Alaska Native/American Indian students, and Students with Disabilities (SWD) to meet or exceed the state Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) in math.
  Indicator: African American students, Alaska Native/American Indian students, and Students with Disabilities (SWD) will score at proficiency levels to meet or exceed the Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) of 66.09% on the state Standards Based Assessment.
• Improve writing skills of Alaska Native/American Indian students, Students with Disabilities (SWD), Limited English Proficient students (LEP), and Economically Disadvantaged students to increase the percent proficient and advanced, and/or meet or exceed the state Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) in language arts.
  Indicator: A higher percentage will be proficient and advanced and/or will meet or exceed the Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) of 77.18% in language arts on the state Standards Based Assessment.

Ongoing Commitments

• Focus instruction and resources on areas of need, such as career and technical education, math and writing improvement, and the gender achievement gap. Support class sizes that are conducive to learning.

   

• Invest in quality professional development to meet district goals.
• Recognize and respect multicultural perspectives.
• Use data-supported decision making and annual school planning.
• Provide graduation success strategies and challenging courses and instruction, which are inspirational and innovative.
• Provide educational options to families and students.
• Engage families to promote student success.
• Continue implementation of the Technology Blueprint.
• Increase communication with, and support for, students and families of diverse cultures.
• Use technologies, including PowerSchool Premier,to enhance learning, monitor student progress, involve parents, enhance communication, and maintain efficient district operations.
• Enhance school safety and student wellness.
• Recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce with the talents and abilities to fulfill the district’s mission.
• Maintain excellent school facilities and manage capital improvement projects.

Initiatives to Improve Student Performance

1. Implement recommendations from the Secondary Review Process (e.g. Career Pathways, Professional Learning Communities, Middle School Concept).
2. Develop a plan to address North Pole attendance area K-8 overcrowding.
3. Implement Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI).
4. Implement a plan for using formative assessment to improve writing skills (e.g. Thinking Maps/Write…from the Beginning/Write…for the Future, MY Access!, and Six Traits Writing).