Shaping School Culture by

Living the Vision and

Mission
EAD 513
Grand Canyon University
6/29/16
Danielle Chretien
Jerry Derillo
Magaly Ercilla
Mary Kent

Vision and Mission

Statements
Schools Vision Statement:
To cultivate the potential of all students by
challenging and supporting every student to achieve
academic excellence and by embracing the full
richness and diversity of our community.

Schools Mission Statement:

To ensure that every student values learning and
believes they can achieve their goals and dreams.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 1: Create a sense of belonging for:
* Students
* Teachers
* Parents/Community

Rationale: Positive relationships increase

growth and improvement for all
stakeholders.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 2: Provide clear direction for:
* Students
* Teachers
* Parents/Community

Rationale: Concise goals and

collaboration allows for success and
buy-in from all stakeholders.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 3: Commit to the Learning
Community
* All stakeholders

Rationale: In order for scholars and all

stakeholders to effectively reach their
full potential, they must be committed
to the schools vision and mission
statement.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 4: Deleting Barriers to Success
* All stakeholders

Rationale: Closed minds cannot teach

others to be open-minded. Educators
must unlink themselves from
traditional teaching and experiment
with learner-centered interactions.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 5: Involve community
members and organizations from
outside the school
Rationale: Build broad-based
community support for the school
and students, while utilizing extra
resources to support student
achievement.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 6: Provide MEANINGFUL
Professional Development driven by
staff and for staff
Rationale: Increasing the effectiveness
and ability of educators to follow the
vision and mission of the school
results in a more inclusive and
productive community.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 7: Establish rituals and traditions
Rationale: By hosting celebrations and
ceremonies to acknowledge stakeholders
who work towards the schools vision
and mission, school leaders are
emphasizing the importance and value
of the school- wide beliefs and plans.

Strategies and Rationale to

Embed the Vision and Mission
Strategy 8: Set up symbolic displays
for all stakeholders
Rationale: By using artwork and
decorations throughout the school
environment, we provide constant
reminders of our goals
and plans for
all stakeholders.

Communication with
Stakeholders

Staff
School Leadership Team
Professional Learning Communities
Staff meetings
Grade level meetings

Communication with
Stakeholders
Students
Individual student data chats
Class instructional activities
School-wide assemblies
Ceremonies

Communication with
Stakeholders
Parents/Community

Back-to-School Events
Open House
Parent workshops and information sessions
Curriculum Nights
Frequent parent-teacher communication
Newsletters and Websites
Social Media
Campus Callouts
Signature Boxes
Quarterly Plus/Deltas

References
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Education World. (2015). School Mission Statements: Where is your school going?.
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Great Schools. (2012). No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements for schools. Retrieved
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