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Demonstrate accountability for each student through on-going assessment; |
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Regularly collaborate within and between teams; |
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Address the needs of the whole child, including academic, social and emotional development; |
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Research and implement “best practices”; |
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All work together toward common goals; and |
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Welcome and utilize parent/community involvement. |
| In order to attain the vision we have for our school, the following collective commitments were established by Highland Elementary staff: |
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Develop and implement common assessments that are aligned with district frameworks; |
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Utilize the Student Profile to analyze all testing data; |
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Apply time and structure for creative teaming for all staff; |
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Examine and utilize building, district and community resources to support the whole child; |
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Participate in job-embedded opportunities for on-going collaboration and professional development; |
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Enhance professional skills through acquired knowledge and staff development; |
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Develop agreed-upon goals directly related to student achievement; and |
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Evaluate building needs to broaden opportunities for community involvement at Highland. |
