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Our District Vision and Core Beliefs

At Kit Carson, Our Students Come First!

VISION

1. Kit Carson Union Elementary School District exists to promote student learning and achievement:
  • Students are offered a well-rounded education that includes academics, music, art, and sports.
  • A competent and highly qualified teacher teaches each student.
  • Each student is taught grade level standards every day.
  • Students are offered opportunities for leadership.
  • Staff is attentive to the emotional needs of students.
  • Parents have the opportunity to meet with staff to discuss the progress of their child.
2. A safe learning and working environment exists for students, staff and families:

  • Students and staff feel that the school is a safe and nurturing environment, where all people are valued and respected.

  • Rules are clear and consistently enforced.

  • Facilities and equipment are up-to-date and well maintained.

3. Competent, highly qualified staff is maintained to support student success:

  • Hires, trains and retains competent, enthusiastic, highly qualified staff who serve as role models for our students.

  • Values, supports and provides opportunities for the professional growth of staff and the governance team.

  • Encourages and provides opportunities for staff members to work together to promote student learning.

4. Effective communication creates a predictable environment where excellence thrives:

  • There are multiple ways for the school community to communicate and work together to support students.

  • Technology is utilized to foster effective communication among the entire Kit Carson community.

  • Parent and community involvement is actively solicited, sought, encouraged and promoted.

5. Prudent management of school financial resources benefits our students:

  • The Kit Carson budget supports a high quality curriculum.

  • District resources are administered effectively.

  • The budget process considers future growth as well as immediate needs.

CORE BELIEFS

1. Promoting Student Learning and Achievement:
  • We believe that students should feel safe to share their ideas and opinions.
  • We believe that families should be given regular feedback on their student's academic performance and that students will be held accountable for their learning.
2. Providing a Safe Learning Environment:

  • We believe in promoting respectful relationships between all members of the school community.

  • We believe in well-maintained school equipment and facilities.

  • We believe in ensuring the safety of all students.

3. Maintaining High Quality Personnel:

  • We believe in maintaining high expectations for personnel and in holding them accountable for their performance.

  • We believe that each employee is valued and that teamwork and positive attitude are essential.

  • We believe that highly trained staff members are necessary for student success.

  • We believe that all staff members have the responsibility to be good role models for our students.

4. Communication:

  • We believe in open lines of communication throughout the school community.

  • We believe that the school community should have the opportunity to provide input into the direction of the district.

5. Prudent Management of School Financial Resources:

  • We believe that the budget should support a high quality curriculum.

  • We believe that the district resources should be administered effectively for the future growth as well as the immediate needs of the district.