Turtle Lake School Vision Statement
To foster a culture of excellence where every person belongs, learns, and succeeds.
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In order to ensure "Success for Every Student," the School District of Turtle Lake will establish a safe, caring environment which fosters a culture that is highly collaborative and enables everyone to engage in ongoing learning. The School District of Turtle Lake dedicates itself to meaningful teaching and learning experiences. Such a culture maximizes learning, builds mutual respect among all members of the Turtle Lake community, and supports high levels of collaboration. To attain this vision, the School District of Turtle Lake:
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recognizes and encourages mutual respect and promotes social awareness among all school stakeholders.
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believes learning is dynamic and socially constructed, requires student engagement and collaboration, and supports relationships with peers and teachers to promote personal growth and lifelong learning.
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recognizes and celebrates individual and collective efforts and achievement, encouraging staff and students to take risks.
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promotes and models healthy life choices and responsible decision-making in an effort to eliminate violence, bullying, and the use of alcohol and drugs.
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maintains an environmentally responsible physical facility that meets the 21st century needs of all members of the Turtle Lake community.
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The School District of Turtle Lake understands the importance of excellent staff. Therefore, the administration and school board are committed to hiring staff with expertise in all aspects in their respected fields. This includes staff in all areas from building and grounds, kitchen, office, and classroom. In the School District of Turtle Lake, staff:
- understand, demonstrate, and support the vision statement and values of the school.
- understand the importance of lifelong learning.
- commit to professional development.
- develop a rapport with students through fair, caring, and consistent classroom management.
- hold high expectations for all students.
- work collaboratively and independently to ensure student success.
- commit to students, staff, and the community.
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The effectiveness of any school is assessed on the basis of the conduct, character, and achievement of its students. In the School District of Turtle Lake, students:
- take pride in themselves and their school.
- develop character, leadership and a good work ethic.
- hold high expectations for themselves and set goals beyond high school.
- show respect for others.
- accept responsibility for their learning, decisions, and actions.
- take advantage of the many opportunities available to them.
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The School District of Turtle Lake recognizes the importance of establishing effective partnerships with the larger community including each of the following: parents, residents, businesses, government agencies, and other educational systems. It strives to develop the community’s allegiance to the school. In the School District of Turtle Lake, the community:
- develops support for the vision and values of the school.
- provides the resources that enable the school to offer exemplary academic and co-curricular programs and holds the school accountable for long-range financial planning to safeguard the community’s investment in education.
- participates in the life of the school by attending programs, volunteering service, and assisting in the processes that have been designed to enhance the various aspects of the school.
- accesses the school’s resources and facilities.
- plays an active role in the education of children, monitors academic performance, and works with teachers to emphasize the importance of education.
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The School District of Turtle Lake provides students with the Common Core Standards curriculum complemented by a variety of elective courses and co-curricular activities. In the School District of Turtle Lake, the curriculum:
- fosters rigorous curriculum and continued improvement.
- enables students to continuously be engaged.
- links to state and national standards.
- embeds technology into each subject area.
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