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THE EPSS:
· Is a long-range strategic plan that districts and school sites are required to develop, implement, assess, and evaluate on an annual basis. · Has annual goals and strategies which can be measured with baseline data. · Promotes student academic achievement and continuous school improvement (6NMAC3.2.9.1). · Is based on New Mexico Standards and Benchmarks. |
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District Vision
Student Excellence
Mission Statement Dexter Consolidated Schools is dedicated to graduating each student with an educational foundation for success as a responsible, ethical contributor to society.
Focus Areas · Students in Dexter Consolidated schools will be proficient in mathematics as measured by standardized tests. · Students in Dexter Consolidated schools will be proficient in language arts as measured by standardized tests. · Students in Dexter Consolidated schools will be proficient in science as measured by standardized tests. · Students in Dexter Consolidated schools will be proficient in social studies as measured by standardized tests.
Belief Statement We Believe… - All students can learn. - Learning and leadership is a partnership between administration, faculty, student, parents, and community. - Respecting diversities and cultures is important to our families and society to support community and cultural unity. - Systematic educational decisions are made using student-centered data. - In the value of criterion based evaluation which compares students with standards not each other and that is fair, valuable and equitable.
We are committed to… ¨ Abide by State, Federal, and local school board policy; ¨ Align, implement, and continuously assess our Educational Plan for Student Success to insure student success; ¨ Ensure an environment that promotes the safety and well-being of students, staff, and community; ¨ Create and maintain an environment that promotes student respect, responsibility, and accountability; ¨ Employ high quality staff who facilitate student learning, understanding and application; ¨ Provide opportunities that encourage respect, understanding and sensitivity of cultural diversity; ¨ Engage all students in integrated technology processes using state-of-the-art resources to meet societal demands; ¨ Provide opportunities for students and teachers to develop skills necessary for personal excellence; and ¨ Encourage parent engagement to support excellence and life-long learning. |