As a member of ISD 192, We Believe:
- Each person has inherent, immeasurable worth.
- Each person deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and equity.
- Each person has the capacity and desire to learn.
- Equitable practices are vital for healthy communities.
- Each person has unique needs that are best met through personalization.
- Curiosity ignites learning.
- Human diversity enriches both the individual and community.
- Integrity is crucial to trust.
- Mutual understanding and open communication are vital to trusting relationships.
- We are stewards of Earth’s natural resources.
- Communities thrive when individuals are engaged to the best of their ability.
- Each person is capable of and compelled to do one’s best.
- The well-being of future generations depends on us.
The mission of Robert Boeckman Middle School, a learner-centered community committed to personalization that nurtures curiosity, is to ensure each learner exercises ownership for continuous personal growth to have a positive impact on themselves and their communities through:
- Honoring uniqueness and valuing diverse experiences
- Safe and empathetic environments that foster authentic relationships
- Nurturing joy and well-being
- Mistakes and reflection as essential components of learning
- Partnering with our communities
Objectives
- Each learner continuously grows in their learning.
- Each learner engages in reflection to guide their future decisions and actions.
- Each learner explores a variety of ideas and experiences supporting personal growth.
Action Steps:
- We will share and utilize research-based, culturally responsive practices to personalize learning.
- We will create safe and empathetic communities that optimize learning and prioritize well-being.
- We will develop and design reporting methods that promote ownership for learners and families while supporting a growth mindset.
- We will create learner-centered systems that honor uniqueness and nurture curiosity.