Charlottesville City Schools (vision)
Charlottesville City Schools developed a vision statement to guide education.
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Vision
Personal and Academic Excellence Inspired by a Collaborative and Innovative Learning Environment
Core Values
The Charlottesville City Schools…
- believes all students can learn, succeed, and achieve to their maximum
potential.
- respects each student’s unique needs, interests, and strengths.
- recognizes learning occurs best in a safe and caring environment.
- promotes mutual respect within a common code of civility.
- embraces the essential need for parent and community involvement.
- appreciates the enriching quality that our diversity brings to the educational
experience.
- supports the need for accountability in all that it does.
- employs and supports highly effective teachers and staff.
- values the contributions and talents of all its employees.
- holds high expectations for all…students, staff, parents, and the community.
Strategic Goals
On May 26, 2011, City School Superintendent Dr. Rosa S. Atkins announced the new strategic goals for Charlottesville City Schools.[1]
I. All students will graduate prepared for post‐secondary education and active participation in society
- 1.1: Embed critical and strategic thinking, problem solving, collaboration, creativity,
and multimedia communication into instruction at all levels
- 1.2: Provide a rigorous, relevant curriculum through quality instruction that
challenges students at all levels in deep conceptual understanding and robust academic skills
- 1.3: Establish a school and community culture in which transition from high school
graduation to post‐secondary education is an expectation for all student
- 1.4: Expose all students and their families to a range of social, cultural, academic, and
post‐graduate opportunities
II. Our schools will be partners with families and the community to meet the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of every student
- 2.1: Provide access to high‐quality, research‐based preschool programs for three‐
and four‐year olds
- 2.2: Encourage healthy activities and behaviors for students and staff
III. Our schools will be optimal teaching and learning environments, places of excellence and equity for all
- 3.1: Create a school culture that values diversity and learning, and holds high
expectations for all
- 3.2: Ensure that each school building reflects a culture of collaboration, respectful
relationships and teamwork among staff and students
- 3.3: All students and teachers will have access to a variety of blended and virtual
learning environments
- 3.4: Renovate and maintain school facilities that support best practices in teaching
and learning
IV. Charlottesville City Schools will be an exemplary workplace that attracts and supports the best‐qualified teachers, administrators, and staff members
- 4.1: Maintain high teacher retention rates by offering attractive professional growth
opportunities
- 4.2: Develop innovative strategies for recruitment and retention of a diverse staff