ExplorerWest StrategicPlan 21-26 - Flipbook - Page 2
M I SS I ON S TAT EM ENT
We empower young people
to explore and grow their
unique intellectual,
ethical, and creative
capabilities, and to
treasure diversity and
growth in others.
E Q U ITY D IV E R S IT Y A N D IN C L U S IO N
M IS S IO N S TATE M E N T
To be a community in which all members have a voice, are
given respect, and see their identities reflected and affirmed
in the curriculum, activities, and physical and virtual
environments of the school.
C O R E VA L U E S
Personal and Community Responsibility: Accountability
for one’s own words and actions, and respect for the
right of others to that same opportunity. We recognize
that one’s membership in a community requires active
participation, and sometimes the needs of the community
supersede the needs of the individual.
Integrity: Behaving and speaking in such a way as to
foster trust from individuals and the community at all
times. This includes honest, respectful, moral, and ethical
speech and actions. Open and honest communication is
critical to the healthy functioning of the school.
Creativity and Inquiry: Encouraging multiple or novel
solutions that respect diverse perspectives and take
advantage of all available resources in independent
and collaborative settings. Information gathering and
interpreting meaning lead to a broad range of options and
applications.
Confidence: Working persistently toward developing the
state of mind and self-respect that allows students to
perform their role comfortably and courteously. Students
are encouraged to seek a healthy balance between leading
and supporting as they work together for the good of the
classroom and the school community.
V IS IO N S TATE M E N T
Explorer West envisions a world where all students,
regardless of background, have access to the people,
educational experiences, and environments they need to
grow. To achieve our vision, we continuously develop our
talented and dedicated educators and administrators,
innovate on our educational experiences to better address
the holistic needs of students, and maximize our outdoor
and indoor educational spaces to provide memorable
moments of learning. An environment of equity, diversity,
and inclusion is fundamental to our vision and is built
into our daily language and work, our facilities and tools,
and our educational philosophy. And, finally, we act as
an extended community of educators and philanthropists,
working together to create opportunities for students of
all income levels and backgrounds.
Explorer West Middle School
Strategic Plan 2021–2026
