Strategic Plan
Port Clinton City Schools Strategic Plan
Mission Statement
The mission of the Port Clinton City Schools is to inspire excellence in character and performance in every student by providing a safe, supportive and challenging environment, using community resources, and empowering our students to positively impact society.
Parameters
• Student learning will be our first priority.
• We will base decisions on what is best for the students.
• We will not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
• We will always expect excellence from staff and students.
• We will always educate according to the abilities of each student.
• We will always use research and data to determine best practices.
• We will be good stewards of our resources.
• We will always encourage our community to take an active role in education.
Objectives
• 100% of students will experience 1 year of academic growth each year
• To have 100% of our students graduate with a post-graduation transition plan in place
• 100% of students participate in community service
Strategies
• Provide facilities that will prepare students for the 21st century.
• We will establish and implement a comprehensive plan to increase usage/application and integration of technology in the school district, classroom and curriculum.
• We will implement a plan to strengthen and expand district wide programs to increase our competitive edge.
• We will develop an educational environment that challenges students of every level and ability to compete in a global market.
• We will continually incorporate new ways to enhance student character and community service at all grade levels.
• We will develop a plan that to insure all children will have the opportunity to attend preschool.
• We will create outreach efforts to strengthen partnerships with business, parents and community to promote the belief that strong schools = strong community.
• To develop a plan to go green in all district operations.
• We will develop both traditional and innovative methods of revenue generation.
• We will offer ongoing focused internal and external staff development and collaboration opportunities.
Beliefs
• We believe that learning is a lifelong process.
• We believe in the human dignity, value and well being of each individual.
• We believe that each person is special and unique.
• We believe that people are responsible for their choices.
• We believe in providing a safe and secure environment.
• We believe that parents and families have the primary responsibility for their children.
• We believe that parents, family and community are essential in developing positive attitudes and skills for the success of students.
• We believe strong morals and high ethics are a shared responsibility of the students, family, school and community.
• We believe a successful school district is a necessary element of a successful community.
• We believe that children are our most valuable resource for the future.