2009-2010 School Year

Our Vision:

All Kids Achieving

Our Mission:

Finley School District provides a safe, positive learning environment that empowers the whole student to use his or her natural and learned talents to become a productive, responsible member of both the community and world.

Our Beliefs:

• Respectful communication is an essential element of a successful, high performing school district.
• All staff members should elevate the academic standards by recognizing and accommodating the different learning styles of each student.
• By encouraging a community partnership with our schools through involvement activities
  *(i.e. classroom volunteering, youth athletics, etc.), we will ultimately improve student learning.
• Everyone is a role model.
• It is essential that everyone help create a student learning environment that encourages clear, open communication with mutual respect.
• Every individual can learn.
• Learning is a lifelong process.
• Ability to adapt to change is essential.
• A diverse population working in unity enriches a community.
• Hard work and perseverance are essential in order to maximize our potential.
• High expectations are important for student learning.

Our Goals:

• Student Achievement:
  • Improve student achievement as measured by meeting or exceeding Adequate Yearly Progress.
  • Instruct using Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations.
  • Focus staff development on school improvement plans and district goals.
  • Continue to implement student led conferences at the secondary level.
• Curriculum:
  • Continue the curriculum adoption cycle.
  • Develop a technology three-year plan.
  • Implement new curriculum materials at the secondary level in math, social studies and science.
  • Review current curriculum materials, standards, Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations for categorical programs, physical education, art, library, music and counseling.
• Positive Relations:
  • Collaborate with ESD 123 for media and community relations.
  • Implement the School Messaging System and launch the new website.
  • Foster community and parent involvement activities.
  • Continue the development of the Finley Community Center.
  • Recognize accomplishments of staff and students.
  • Provide clear, timely, and on-going communication to students, parents and staff.
  • Develop a District Advisory Committee.
• Budget
  • Maintain balanced budget and appropriate cash reserve.
  • Seek new funding sources.
  • Maintain and improve our buildings and grounds.