101.00 Mission Statement and Essential Learnings
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 PK-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
Strategic Directions (Prioritized Allocation of Resources)
- 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
Cross Reference:
103.00 Strategic Plan
Adopted:
March 1, 1999
Reviewed:
September 9, 2010
February 16, 2015
December 21, 2020
Revised:
November 15, 2010
February 16, 2015
December 21, 2020