Our Mission, Vision, Priorities and Beliefs

Mission - Why We Are Here

The mission of the Madison Metropolitan School District is to assure that every student has the knowledge and skills needed for academic achievement and a successful life.

Vision - Our Commitment to the Future

We are committed to successful learning, child by child.

Strategic Priorities

These are the most critical challenges that face us today.

Instructional Excellence

Improving student achievement
Offering challenging, diverse and contemporary curriculum and instruction

Student Support

Assuring a safe, respectful and welcoming learning environment

Staff Effectiveness

Recruiting, developing and retaining a highly competent workforce that reflects the diversity of our students

Home and Community Partnerships

Strengthening community and family partnerships and communication

Fiscal Responsibility

Using resources efficiently and strategically

Beliefs

Every aspect of our operations should be consistent with the following beliefs.

Every child has...

an inexhaustible capacity to learn
unique meaning and purpose
the capacity to make responsible decisions
freedom of thought and expression
an obligation for the stewardship of resources
potential to create their own future and the future of society
the right to realize his / her full potential
the right to be safe and to live free from violence and harassment

Families...

come in many forms
have significant influence on the development of the individual and society

Learning is enhanced when...

expectations for achievement are clear
standards for performance are consistently high for all
the educational process reinforces the joy of learning

Quality of life and learning...

are enriched by diversity
are realized by acknowledging the intrinsic dignity within every individual

The Process Result

The resulting strategic plan has:

A mission that describes why we are here
A vision that describes where we are going
A set of strategic priorities that will move us toward our vision
A set of core beliefs and values that determine how we will carry out our work and define success.