SHARED CULTURE

DEFINING TERMS

Mission = purpose
Vision = goals
Culture = beliefs that connect a school
Climate = how beliefs are interpreted and experienced (pedagogy, relationships, environment, & safety)

WHAT IS OUR UNIFIED CULTURE?

WHAT WE BELIEVE...

• Family-based
• Mutual support amongst parent-school-child
• Accommodate students with a variety of ability levels
• Caring community - support students*
• Educate the whole child

WHAT WE BELIEVE...

• One-School Ethos
• Providing an engaging & stimulating learning environment
• Reciprocity between teaching and learning
• Rich and full induction and professional dev for staff

WHAT WE BELIEVE...

• The importance of a healthy work and learning env
• Aspiring to meet the Graduate Profile
• Preparing students for life beyond MES

TENSIONS

CARING - CHALLENGING - INSPIRING

• How can we ensure we address student needs?
• Do we provide opportunities for partnerships/workshops?
• Do teachers and parents understand and support the school mission?
• Are we in charge of our digital footprint and are the author or our own message?
• How do we understand and appreciate the diverse student and teacher populations?

LINGERING QUESTIONS

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• How can we ensure new students are suitable for the MES culture?
• Do parents understand that acceptance in the school carries responsibility?
• How can parents demonstrate support of the school?
• Do parents have enough information to make the best curricular choices for their child?
• What motivates parents to choose MES?