BELIEFS

The district’s fundamental convictions, values and character.

We believe:

• everyone deserves to be physically and emotionally safe.
• each child’s voice deserves to be heard.
• strength of character is a hallmark of growth and learning.
• trust, compassion, and respect are essential to positive relationships.
• parents, community and school have a shared responsibility for the education of youth.
• there is a collective moral imperative to invest in each person’s capacity for growth and excellence.
• determination, perseverance and resilience lead to achievement.
• inclusivity creates unity.
• service before self, strengthens community.
• an innovative mindset is essential for future success.

MISSION

The unique purpose for which the school district exists and the specific function it performs.

The mission of the Clear Creek Independent School District, the visionary leader igniting learning for all, is to ensure each student achieves, contributes and leads with integrity in a safe and nurturing environment distinguished by authentic relationships, service before self and the spirit of exploration.

OBJECTIVES

The desired results for the school district.

• Each student will discover and actualize his or her academic, social and personal potential.
• Each student will embrace his or her unique talents to contribute to humanity.
• Each student will develop the leader within.
• Each student will exemplify integrity while actively learning, serving and leading.

PARAMETERS

The established guidelines within which the school district will accomplish its mission.

• We will stand firm in our commitment to each student.
• We will focus decisions on what is best for students.
• We will base decisions on facts and data.
• We will treat each person with dignity and respect.
• We will sustain a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
• We will model what we expect.
• We will compromise neither excellence nor integrity.

STRATEGIES

The means for accomplishing the district’s mission.

1. We will foster a safe and nurturing environment.
2. We will design and implement learning experiences that inspire student achievement, agency and growth.
3. We will cultivate social and emotional capacity and a commitment to service before self.
4. We will expand the organization’s capacity to accomplish our strategic intent.
5. We will ensure our community, parents, staff and students exercise shared ownership of our mission.

SPECIFIC

RESULT

STATEMENTS

The outcomes needed to ensure the implementation of each strategy.

1. We will foster a safe and nurturing environment.
   1. An intentional focus on safety and security.
   2. PK-12 volunteer opportunities to enhance safety.
   3. Trauma-sensitive professional learning for all employees to support the social and emotional needs of students and staff.
   4. A safety and cybersecurity curriculum for students, staff, parents and community.
   5. Restorative practices to enhance safe and nurturing environments.

    

2. We will design and implement learning experiences that inspire student achievement, agency and growth.
   1. Expanded learning opportunities to foster growth for each learner.
   2. Consistent student goal-setting systems to increase reflection and ownership of learning.
   3. Learning opportunities to ensure each student achieves high levels of learning.
   4. Educational tools and learning spaces to improve the student learning experience.

       

3. We will cultivate social and emotional capacity and a commitment to service before self.
   1. Student and staff education to support social and emotional learning.
   2. Parent education and enrichment to support social and emotional learning.
   3. Service learning opportunities to ensure contribution to the community.

       

4. We will expand the organization’s capacity to accomplish our strategic intent.
   1. Student leadership opportunities to develop strengths and interests.
   2. Professional learning supports and resources to enhance employee capacity.
   3. A system of professional learning communities to support the growth and development of teachers.

       

5. We will ensure our community, parents, staff and students exercise shared ownership of our mission.

1. A multi-media network to inform and inspire our community to help students achieve, contribute and lead.
2. A reimagined communication experience for community, parents, staff and students where choice, personalization and convenience are provided.
3. A platform where students and the community can access opportunities for service, mentorship and partnerships.
4. Increased inclusivity for all.