Strategic Plan
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to review what is perhaps the single most important “living” document that has guided our entire district’s actions – curriculum work, professional development, technology, communication, special education, budgeting, financial and human resources, staffing, etc.
It is my sincere hope that you will “take a peek” at the information we have provided. The significant components of our Plan are: The Mission
Our Guiding Beliefs
Our Vision
The Objectives and Action plans that support them
To the right of this letter, you will find
1) The complete plan called “The Strategic Plan”
2) A brochure we distributed to as much of the community as possible
3) A PowerPoint “presentation” explaining the planning process and Plan
4) Each individual objective – with their respective titles – that allows you to click on each and view the action plans and progress reports.
A brief comment about the PROCESS of Planning
Our Strategic Planning Process resulted in:
- A sense of direction and process to effectively deal with change in a proactive rather than reactive manner by
- Establishing a common purpose, priorities for change, and a blueprint for action.
- Our district’s preferred future - a long-range direction for the district
- A clear focus for future pursuits by setting priorities for improvement
- A process for our district's renewal and transformation.
- A framework for improving programs, management functions, and evaluation of the district’s progress.
Our Strategic Planning Process helped us
- Analyze the district’s strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities and “threats” anticipated by current trends and future conditions in a rapidly changing environment;
- Think and act strategically;
- Develop effective strategies;
- Clarify future directions;
- Establish priorities; and,
- Build teamwork and expertise.
Mission Statement : Our mission is to prepare each student to be a successful and responsible member of society.
Guiding Beliefs
We believe:
- All students can achieve success through high standards and expectations.
- Education is a shared responsibility among students, families, schools, and community.
- Mutual respect and social responsibility are fundamental expectations within the educational community.
- Effective educational practice is based on inquiry and research.
- We have a commitment to reflect, assess, and constantly improve our practice.
- Education and learning are life-long endeavors.
- Investing in the education of our children benefits the entire community.
Vision Statement: The North Smithfield School Department, in partnership with the community, meets the educational needs of all students.
- We provide a safe educational environment which fosters active, challenging learning experiences.
- We challenge all our students to reach their greatest potential by setting high expectations and providing quality resources, curriculum, and instruction.
Our success is demonstrated by the achievements of our students and the positive manner in which they contribute to our society.
Download information about the 2006-2009 Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan (PDF)
Brochure (PDF)
Presentation (PDF)
Click the links below to view the Action Plans & Progess Reports for each objective:
Objective 1 - To improve student achievement in Mathematics & English/Language Arts.
Objective 2 - To improve curriculum through an on-going process of planning, design, implementation and evaluation.
Objective 3 - To develop a process that keeps all stakeholders informed and involved in vital educational issues.
Objective 4 - To provide and maintain district-wide infrastructure/technology to prepare students for a global community.
Objective 5 - To implement the requirements of the RI Regents Regulations for High Schools.
