Vision Statement

Cherokee Middle School shall be a community-nurturing academic excellence for all students and demonstrating leadership in character development. The vision statement is intended to serve as both the blueprint for improvement and the benchmark by which we will evaluate our progress.

I. Climate - An Exemplary School:

A. Provides a place where students feel comfortable, safe and accepted

B. Promotes open communication between parents, teachers, students which encourages a sense of teamwork and cooperation

C. Acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of students and staff in learning and leadership

D. Develops the concept of community through academic and extracurricular activities with a focus on character development

II. Staff - An Exemplary Staff:

A. Focuses on increased student achievement with instruction methods that reflect current research and proven effective classroom practices

B. Supports the school's mission, vision, values and goals in attitude and action

C. Models the importance of lifelong learning through their commitment to ongoing professional development

D. Works to create conditions that promote student success

E. Encourages colleagues and students in an atmosphere of support and respect

F. Models professionalism through personal integrity, commitment, and ethical behavior

G. Collaborates to improve student learning (instructional strategies, methods, and assessments)

III. Academic Excellence - In an Exemplary School:

A. The curriculum promotes intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and challenges students to reach their full potential

B. High levels of achievement are accomplished through measurable academic standards aligned with the major instructional goals

C. Focus is placed on character development which incorporates respect, social skills, and moral integrity into academic concepts

D. The concept of teamwork through academic and extracurricular activities is developed

IV. Students - In an Exemplary School:

A. Accept responsibility for their learning and their actions

B. Set challenging goals and give their best effort to achieve high academic standards

C. Behave toward other students and teachers in a manner consistent with good character (considerate, responsible, and committed)

D. Encourage each other in an atmosphere of support

E. Become involved in school and community service

V. Parents and Community Support - In an Exemplary School the parents and/or community:

A. Play an active role in the academic education and character development of the students

B. Form partnerships with teachers to demonstrate the importance of education

C. Monitor their student's academic progress

D. Are involved with the school by volunteering their time and/or service

E. Are supportive of the school's vision, goals, and mission

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Values Statement

The Cherokee Middle School community understands staff behaviors are the cornerstone to advancing our school's Mission and Values Statements. Cherokee Middle School staff collectively and individually commit to the following practices:

1. We will provide an inviting classroom environment with clear expectations and specific academic and behavioral goals.

2. We will promote positive behaviors and attitudes by modeling the qualities of good character (respect, support, and personal integrity) both with colleagues and students.

3. We will collaborate with students throughout the learning process to achieve academic success and celebrate accomplishments.

4. We will collaborate with colleagues to apply proven, effective classroom learning strategies and management practices to enhance student learning.

5. We will demonstrate excellence through character education by providing a variety of opportunities and encouraging participation by all.

6. We will be committed to keeping parents informed about their students' progress and seek opportunities to incite their active support of Cherokee Middle School and its students.

7. We will be dedicated to developing and improving teaching strategies through professional development.

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