Shaping school culture by living

the vision and mission

Kevin Chang
EAD-513 Shaping School Culture
Dr. Nesa Sasser
July 20, 2022
Alvarado Intermediate School - 7th & 8th

MISSION:
We, the Alvarado students, staff, and community, are dedicated to a program of academic excellence. A staff of professional, caring
educators provides the opportunity for all students to realize their full potential as well rounded, capable, and productive members
of society. Thoughtful classrooms and student-centered instruction place an emphasis on the cultivation of High self-esteem and
self-discipline.
VISION:
The Alvarado community shares a common belief system and vision of H.O.N.O.R. We believe that all students are gifted and
talented, all students have futures, and we teach to students’ abilities rather than their disabilities.
The characteristics of H.O.N.O.R. are as follows:

H - Honesty
O - Ownership
N - Never Give Up
O - Open-Hearted
R - Respect
7 strategies that embed vision and mission

1) School Safety

2) Parent Involvement

3) Professional Development

4) Student Recognition

5) IEP/504 Plan

6) Adequate Personnels

7) PBIS
Strategy 1 - School Safety

● Enhances student wellness

● Encourages student involvements
● Promotes emotional health
● Improves academic results
● Stimulates healthy mindsets
Strategy 2 - Parent Involvement

● Building relationship with students

● Collaborating with teachers
● Increase student achievements
● Open communications
Strategy 3 - Professional Development

● Building growth mentality

● Sharpening personal skills
● Enhancing school community
● Taking accountability
Strategy 4 - Student Recognition

● Honor Roll, Principal's Honor Roll

● Student of the Month
● Installs growth mindset
● Promotes healthy competitions
● Increases motivations
Strategy 5 - IEP/504 Plan

● Specialized instructions
● Ensures fairness to students with
disabilities
● Creates opportunities for teachers to
collaborate with students/parents
● Boosts student achievements
Strategy 6 - Adequate Personnels

Hire the right teachers/staff members

● Are they passionate people who share the

school’s vision/mission?
● Are they a team player?
● Are they a good fit for this particular school?
● Do they understand the school culture?
Strategy 7 - Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

Integrate PBIS schoolwide

● Focus on prevention, not

punishments.
● Increase behavior expectations
through explicit instructions.
● Track student’s behavior.
● Promote school culture.
● Safety and sense of belonging.
2 Strategies for Communicating the Vision and Mission to
Various Stakeholder Groups
#1. Reiterate them at various events. #2. Display the school’s vision/mission in various places

● Parent Meetings ● Newsletters

● Board Meetings ● School Website
● Teacher/Staff Meetings ● Staff/Student Handbooks
● Assemblies ● Classrooms
● Community Events ● Social Media Pages
References

Dennison, B. (2021). How to embed your school's vision. The Key.

https://schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/school-improvement-and-strategy/strategic-
planning/values-ethos/embedding-your-schools-vision/

Laaksonen, M. (2014). Three ways to embed vision, values, mission and strategy to your corporate
culture. Fujitsun blogi. https://www.blogi.fujitsu.fi/2014/09/mikko-laaksonen-three-ways-
to-embed-vision-values-mission-and-strategy-to-your-corporate-culture/

Lee, A. (n.d.). What is PBIS? positive behavioral interventions and supports. Understood.
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-pbis