ESM+Strategic+Plan+2015-2018

=Focus Area 1:= = = =Teaching and Learning to Engage Student Minds=

=Focus Area 2:= = = =Building Capacity and Sustaining Relationships= =to Increase Student Learning=

ADULT EXPECTATIONS: Build and sustain relationships with students, parents, peers and community

Develop leadership capacity of students and adults

Foster culture for active family engagement throughout entire educational process

Enhance community and business partnerships to provide expertise and authentic learning opportunities for students and staff for career awareness and development

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: Build and sustain healthy relationships with students, parents, peers and community

Demonstrate understanding and application of leadership skills

Actively engage in learning with family throughout their educational experience/process

Show evidence of learning and participation with business and community partners within and beyond the school community/building

Action step for 2013-14 Increase student learning through authentic learning opportunities with family, community and business partnerships

=Focus Area 3:= = = =Building Safe, Healthy and Innovative Cultures= =to Maximize Student Learning=

ADULT EXPECTATIONS: Explore and implement innovative opportunities that promote trans- disciplinary learning Actively engage in trans-disciplinary learning All schools promote cultural awareness and sensitivity. Student voice and involvement in decision making is part of the school culture.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: Youth Development & Leadership opportunities will be infused into the culture of each building. 100% of students will be involved in at least one activity that promotes their leadership development. Students, parents and staff embrace cultural awareness and sensitivity. Student ideas and feedback are considered when making district decisions.

Action step for 2013-14 Develop and promote innovative trans-disciplinary learning environments

ESM Festival of Nations is a school-sponsored event that engages our students, staff, parents, and community partners in a celebration of the various cultures that make up our ESM family. Students, parents, and extended family members, as well as members of the community actively participate in food preparation, exhibit hosting, craft making, storytelling, and performing arts. Students have a direct and hands-on role in the planning and execution of many Festival aspects from marketing, to performances to exhibits to food selection, preparation, and presentation. Thus, the Festival of Nations is directly aligned with the vision, mission, and goals of our district, as well as ESM's Strategic plan. The goal of the Festival is to celebrate cultural diversity and global awareness as critical components in preparing our students for careers and life in the 21st century.