Mission (Our Core Purpose and Distinction)

Ankeny Community Schools is unified in its commitment, passion, and vision so every learner is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success.

Core Values (Drivers of Our Words and Actions)

• Community – Learn and work together experiencing belonging, respect and collaboration
• Challenge – Develop high expectations and rigor with accountability
• Excellence – Pursue passionately world-class learning and continuous improvement
• Inspiration – Nurture the diverse aspirations of all learners
• Leadership – Model accountability to the district strategic road map, by acting intentionally, disciplined and compassionate in words and action

Vision (What We Intend to Create)

Ankeny Community Schools will establish a culture known for:

Achievement and Responsiveness whereby:

• All students are engaged in and accountable for their learning
• All students are achieving their potential and prepared for success beyond K-12
• All students are accessing individualized and challenging programming

Innovation and Professionalism whereby:

• All staff are high quality and engaged with a clear focus on students and learning
• All students and staff are integrating technology innovations which accelerate learning and assure success for all

Leadership and Unity whereby:

• All embrace and are engaged and are utilizing the comprehensive strategic roadmap to guide every priority and decision

•  Align all internal and external partnerships, works and interests to the Strategic Roadmap and Operational Plan
• Implement fully a defined and aligned district core curriculum
• Embed technology as a core asset and tool for learning, teaching, communicating and managing
• Attract, develop, reward, and retain highly effective staff
• Differentiate the core curriculum, instruction, assessments and interventions to better meet student needs
• Increase learning for all students and reduce the achievement gap through individualized learning plans

February 16, 2015

February 16, 2015