 Welcome to North Boone Schools where learning lights the way. Our theme for 2008-2009 is ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING: Accentuate the Positive! We are serious and excited about the many challenges and opportunities that face us, our communities, and our students in these complex times.
North Boone Schools is transitioning from providing a 20th Century education to a modern, 21st Century education. We and our students need to survive in the 21st Century; and, we also need the skills to thrive as well! The skill sets we and our students must have to succeed fall into four categories:
- DIGITAL- AGE SAVVY – Technological, Scientific, & Economic Knowledge – Using & Producing Visual Knowledge & Informational Resources – Global Awareness & Multicultural Knowledge
- INVENTIVE-THINKING – Adaptability, Managing Complexity, & Self Direction – Curiosity, Creativity & Risk Taking – Higher-Order Thinking & Sound Reasoning
- EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION-COMMUNICATION – Teaming, Collaboration, & Interpersonal Skills – Personal, Social & Civic Responsibility – Interactive Communication
- HIGH-PRODUCTIVITY – Effective Use of Real-World Tools – Ability to Produce Relevant, High-Quality Products – Prioritizing, Planning, and Managing for Results
We are committed to using our talents and abilities to educate with passion, purpose and inspiration. To guide us, the North Boone District has launched Strategic Planning, “the means by which an organization continually recreates itself toward its extraordinary purpose.” Our “extraordinary purpose” is to provide a quality, modern education to our students. Our Strategic Plan has four objectives that must be achieved for us to accomplish our mission. The four objectives are:
- 100% of students will be engaged in and successfully complete a relevant 21st Century curriculum;
- 100% of our staff and students will use technology for effective teaching and learning;
- We will significantly increase and enhance community relationships; and,
- 100% of our students will have access to professional social, emotional and guidance support.
Currently, we have five Action Teams working on developing action plans for our objectives. The Action Teams will be ready to present their findings and action plans in late October 2008. We are looking forward to hearing their insights and recommendations.
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING: Accentuate the Positive! North Boone Schools is committed to its extraordinary purpose of providing a “modern,” 21st Century education where students master the skill sets necessary to flourish and succeed in their future. As a school district, we are steadfast about seeking and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives. As a growing community, we are also committed to building an inclusive community climate to encompass everyone in our North Boone school-community.
Dr. Rita Brodnax, Superintendent
North Boone Community Unit School District #200
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