Goals
On September 24, 2024, the Douglas County School District Board of Education unanimously approved the following goals (sometimes referred to as “end statements” or "ends").
- Global End Statement
- Academic Excellence and Life Skills
- Mindsets and Dispositions
Indicators of Success
Global End Statement
(Approved at the September 24, 2024 Board of Education Meeting)
All students will develop the knowledge, skills, mindsets and dispositions needed to achieve their highest individual potential in a safe, accessible, thriving, and welcoming learning environment. These results shall be produced at a cost that demonstrates good stewardship of resources.
Monitoring Method: Staff Monitoring Report
Monitoring Frequency: Annually (See Agenda Planning Calendar, GP 1.5)
Academic Excellence and Life Skills
(Approved at the September 24, 2024 Board of Education Meeting)
1. Students have the knowledge and skills appropriate to their age and learning ability, to qualify for higher levels of learning, employment of their choice, or independent living.
1.1. Students graduate with cognitive skills, digital skills, and civic responsibility, to each student’s individual potential.
1.2. Students graduate with workforce readiness skills.
1.3. Students graduate with independent learning skills.
Monitoring Method: Staff Monitoring Report
Monitoring Frequency: Annually (See Agenda Planning Calendar, GP 1.5)
Mindsets and Dispositions
(Approved at the September 24, 2024 Board of Education Meeting)
1. Students acquire the necessary self-leadership skills and interpersonal skills that enable them to become responsible and engaged members of society.
1.1. Students develop their individual strengths, to support their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
1.2. Students graduate as responsible and engaged members of society, contributing positively within their individual ability and interests.
Monitoring Method: Staff Monitoring Report
Monitoring Frequency: Annually (See Agenda Planning Calendar, GP 1.5)