University School
A Mathematics and Science
Signature
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In 2005, University School began a four-year process to shift the
focus of
University School to a mission that better
serves the needs of our students
and the larger community. A committee of faculty,
administration, parents, and community leaders was appointed to
determine the new focus.
From that extensive work the following mission statement was
developed.
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University School Mission
Statement
As a model K-12 school, we are committed to an
integrated academic curriculum emphasizing mathematics and
science, which prepares all students and future educators to
contribute to and succeed in a technologically oriented and
global society.
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In that first year of work, the committee also developed a set of
strategic initiatives
that
matched University School's new focus. A set of
guiding
principles that define
the core
responsibilities to enhance mathematics and science education was then
created.
In 2006, a set of
guiding questions
was developed to focus and guide planning by
faculty and staff. This question set is posted in every
classroom at University School
and is core to the development of new initiatives. During the
2006-07 school year, school
faculty and administration continued to meet frequently to develop
strategic action
plans consistent with the strategic initiatives and considering the
guiding principles and
guiding questions. This action plan is a work in progress that is
updated routinely as plans
develop or need modification.
Work continues during the 2007 and 2008 school years to define action plans
for each of these
initiatives, some are only in initial planning stages while others are
more complete.
The commitment of the revisioning committee and administration is to
provide all current and
future University School families frequent opportunities to learn more
about Revisioning. Your input is strongly encouraged.
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Monthly updates are scheduled at each USAC meeting.
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Information is included in school newsletters.
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School website information is updated routinely.
You may contact April Blakely, Revisioning Coordinator by email at
blakely@etsu.edu.
She is happy to schedule an appointment with anyone who wishes to
provide input or ask
questions about the Revisioning Process.
Revisioning Committee Minutes
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