Core Value : Learning

We prioritize learning and the development of the whole child.

Guiding Principles for Learning

• Ensure all students grow academically through in-person and/or remote learning.  

• Help students and adults develop social-emotional wellbeing, including self-care practices.

• Support educators to meet the needs of students.

Key Priorities for Learning

• Focus on ensuring continued academic growth for every student

  • Develop a learning plan that:

    • Utilizes principles of Universal Design for Learning to reach and provide access to all students (3)

    • Provides opportunities for creativity and agency (3)

    • Is culturally responsive

    • Prioritizes critical skills (3)

    • Measures progress equitably and regularly (3)

    • Establishes how learners will demonstrate progress

    • Has clear expectations and systems of accountability  and communication (3)

    • Adapts seamlessly-ish to in-person or remote learning

  • Provide professional development for teachers to use tools and provide high-quality learning

  • Develop a contingency plan for staff and student absence

• Help students develop their self-care practices and maintain social-emotional wellbeing

  • Provide accessible and inclusive communities of care (Advisory, Music Therapy, Chapel, pastoral care)

  • Provide access to a library of resources, and tools/support to navigate

• Help students develop executive functioning skills (see elements of the learning plan under Guiding Principle #1 for related key priorities)