MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the New Castle Area School District is to create a safe and respectful learning environment, fostered by collaborative community partnerships, where all students will develop necessary skills both academically and socially and emotionally that will prepare future-ready life-long learners who will become productive citizens and resilient leaders in an ever-changing global society.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of the New Castle Area School District is to provide a safe, respectful learning community for students that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Our vision promotes a high-quality academic program and supports the development of the “whole child.” Through the use of research-based best practices, state-of-the-art resources, technology, and relevant curricula designed to meet individual needs, the learning environment will enable students to maximize their academic potential while preparing them to be future-ready learners and resilient leaders in a global society.
SHARED VALUES
We Believe That:
Students will…
- show respect, kindness, and integrity for themselves, their peers, their academics, and staff.
- collaborate and communicate with peers, teachers, counselors, and administrators while pursuing their academic goals, asking for support when needed.
- have the opportunities to explore their talents and creativity in the areas of technology, the arts, service learning, athletics, and extracurricular activities in order to shape their future.
- All students have the potential to learn and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education that fosters critical thinking and social-emotional skills.
Teachers and Staff will…
- create a caring, safe environment for all students, both in and out of the classroom.
- provide rigorous, engaging, and personalized instruction and relevant learning opportunities while striving to meet the needs of all students.
- actively engage in professional development in an effort to stay up-to-date with curriculum, assessments, instructional pedagogy and strategies, technology integration, social-emotional learning, and career readiness.
- Staff members, administrators, and educational partners will collaborate regularly with each other to seek out and provide innovative, relevant, and effective research-based instructional strategies.
Administration will…
- ensure that all staff members are proficient in school safety and student wellness initiatives in an effort to create a safe, caring environment where all students can succeed.
- foster a culture of trust and respect for all stakeholders and strive to promote open communication and meaningful community partnerships.
- strive for equity and inclusivity for all students and staff members to ensure a sense of belonging.
- provide support to the staff with ample opportunities for collaboration and professional development and personal growth.
Parents will…
- support and collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators while playing an active role in their child’s education.
- utilize the District’s website, notification system, community portal, and social media platforms to stay up-to-date with school and district events.
- communicate regularly with teachers and staff to keep informed of their child’s progress while providing supports as needed at home.
Community will…
- work closely with District personnel in establishing a good relationship between the community and the District.
- assist in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the school community.
- understand that student achievement is positively impacted by the active involvement of caring adults in a supportive environment.