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 THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL  DISTRICT NO. 659.

The mission of the Northfield Public Schools is to deliver educational excellence

that empowers all learners to participate in our dynamic world.

THE BELIEFS OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 659.

Public Education

We believe that public education is the foundation of our democratic republic.

Learning

We believe that everyone can learn and has unique gifts and talents that must be

nurtured and valued. We believe that learning is a life-long, multi-faceted process

that involves more than academics.

Shared Responsibility

We believe that education is the collective responsibility of our students, families,

schools and communities.

Learning Environment

We believe that everyone in our schools has a right to a positive learning

environment that provides physical, emotional and intellectual safety, and

nurtures mutual respect, responsibility and rigor.

Decision-Making

We believe decisions must be based on the district’s mission and beliefs and

relevant sources of information. We believe in an open decision-making process

that invites honest dialogue.

Diversity

We believe that all learners have a right to equitable access to educational

opportunities.

THE STRATEGIES OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 659.

Quality Education

We will hire and retain highly qualified educators and provide them with ongoing

support and training to deliver high quality instruction that meets the unique needs

of all learners.

Stewardship

We will consistently demonstrate good stewardship by analyzing information,

prioritizing needs and managing our financial, physical and human resources to

support our mission.

Climate

We will create and strengthen an environment that fosters mutual respect,

responsibility and rigor, and ensures the right to physical, emotional and

intellectual safety for every person.

Communications/Partnerships

We will build and strengthen bridges of open communication that engage staff,

students, families and communities as effective partners in education.

Curricular Outcomes

We will implement a consistent, comprehensive and challenging set of curricular

outcomes that reach and engage all learners.

Diversity

We will implement plans and practices that foster full participation by all learners

and that address issues that include but are not limited to race, gender, culture,

religion, sexual orientation, language, disabilities and socio-economic factors.