Strategic Plan

Beliefs

We believe learning...

• Occurs in different ways, depending on abilities, readiness and interests.
• Takes place through research, questioning, exploring, experimenting and problem solving.
• Requires inclusion of reading, writing, numeracy and digital literacy in all content areas.
• Occurs by acquiring skills and knowledge and applying what is learned to other contexts.
• Requires active and social collaboration and interaction.
• Takes place when learners are secure, valued and able to take risks.
• Is engaging, meaningful, purposeful and challenging.
• Includes reflection and requires learners to be responsible for their learning
• Involves the use of flexible resources and tools to enhance the learning process by tailoring the instructional environment — the place, pace and path — to address the individual needs, skills and interests of each learner.

Strategies

Strategy One: Cultivate and sustain vibrant learning communities for students and staff, dedicated to fostering connections, ownership and continuous growth.

1.1. Provide engaging, innovative and inclusive educational experiences for all learners.
1.2. Develop Skills Aligned with the Portrait of a Learner: Critical Thinker, Empathetic Communicator, Creative Problem Solver, Engaged Collaborator, Adaptable Learner.
1.3. Empower and develop adult learners and collaborative growth through coaching models.
1.4 Create a system for Learning Walks with a focus on Literacy and Mathematics.

Strategy Two: Help students become future-ready by integrating academic and real-world experiences, encouraging innovation and emphasizing how learning applies even beyond the classroom.

2.1. Enhance the multi-tiered systems of support to leverage academic, behavioral, social, physical and emotional growth.
2.2. Align programming and staffing to enhance opportunities.
2.3. Evaluate and enhance essential future-ready skills. 
2.4. Use flexible tools and resources to differentiate tasks, extend thinking, foster creativity and enhance problem-solving skills.
2.5. Promote opportunities for ongoing reflection and feedback, fostering greater learner ownership of their educational journey.

Strategy Three: Build capacity to promote and nurture the social, physical, emotional, behavioral and intellectual well-being for adult and student learners in our community.

3.1. Support students through tier-one PBIS-aligned experiences that exemplify the values of the FHSD Culture Blueprint.
3.2. Create professional development opportunities to promote wellness, aligning with state requirements and enhancing the overall well-being of students and staff, while also supporting effective crisis management strategies.
3.3. Enhance resources and connections through community partnerships by including parents and community members.
3.4. Provide opportunities for all students to actively engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities to help students grow in our communities and beyond.

Strategy Four: Demonstrate responsible, efficient, equitable and transparent stewardship of taxpayer investments.

4.1. Prioritize available resources to maximize student growth and personal success.
4.2. Support evolving educational and facilities needs in a fiscally responsible manner by seeking regular stakeholder input.
4.3. Routinely evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of all programs, policies and procedures.

Strategy Five: Deliver relevant, proactive and timely information through varied communication channels.

5.1 Communicate information in an honest and authentic manner.
5.2 Provide multiple forms of district and community-wide communications.
5.3 Foster positive relationships with students, staff, families and community members through consistent communication efforts.