VISION STATEMENT

The Mount Sinai School District will be an exemplary 21st century learning community. Our students will become lifelong learners prepared and ready to thrive in the global community as responsible, productive and engaged citizens.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Mount Sinai School District is to provide all students with an excellent academic environment that ensures all learners reach their highest potential. Our learning community will nurture curiosity, problem-solving strategies, critical thinking and social-emotional skills.  Each learner will be engaged in acquiring life skills and knowledge, developing strong work habits and a healthy lifestyle, becoming independent and collaborative thinkers, gaining an appreciation of the arts, and achieving proficiency in technology. Teachers will collaborate and engage in professional development to meet the challenges of an evolving academic environment, while preparing students for post-secondary ambitions. Families will be invited to be active participants in the education of our students. We will promote an inclusive culture of acceptance, respect, and integrity, guiding students to become lifelong learners. 

CORE BELIEFS

• The students are our community's most valuable asset.
• This school district is a reflection of its community and the community is a reflection of the high standards of the district. Both must work together to ensure quality education for all.
• The educational program is based on a culture of respect, trust, professionalism and strong leadership.
• Excellence in learning is directly related to excellence in teaching. All adults should share the vision, invest in its attainment, align their work and work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the community.
• All students should have their learning needs accommodated by differentiated instruction and other accommodations as needed or prescribed.
• It is our expectation that all who enter district properties and buildings will be highly respectful of the faculty, staff and facilities. In turn they will be treated respectfully.

GOALS

Educational Excellence

Provide an engaging and high standards learning environment that meets students’ needs and provides scholastic opportunities for all students to meet their individual levels of excellence.

Fiscal Responsibility

Demonstrate an understanding and application of fiscal responsibility, which recognizes the tax burden on our community and maintains the district's long-term financial health while meeting our district's priorities.

Leadership

Facilitate a district-wide culture that fosters growth, creativity, and an individual responsibility to meet the district's vision of an exemplary educational community.

Communication

Provide timely information to our parents, students and community at large in a consistent, reliable manner regarding opportunities, achievements and events at all levels.

Technology

Implement strategic planning to utilize technology resources to meet the highest level of student achievement.