WAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT Kristin Chavez, WCSD
One Vision. One Mission. One Waukee. Waukee Community School District is committed to providing all of its students with the knowledge, experiences, and opportunities necessary for them to develop the competencies required for success in school, in the workforce, and in life. As part of our commitment to the growth and success of our students and staff, the district began working to develop a strategic plan in 2019 that was finalized in January of 2020. Since then, many pieces of this plan have already been implemented, and our staff continues to do amazing work each day to provide our students with the best educational experience. The five-year strategic plan lays out the vision, mission, and priorities of the district and expands upon how these goals will be achieved in the years ahead.
VISION Inspiring learners who feel valued, challenged, and prepared to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities
MISSION Waukee CSD is a rapidly growing and increasingly diverse school district. We believe every individual’s unique background and culture enhances our schools. By focusing on the joy of learning and growth for everyone, we create a dynamic environment for our staff while engaging our students, families, and community through innovative educational experiences.
CORE VALUES » We believe in keeping students our priority. » We believe in equity and belonging. » We believe in developing people. » We believe in integrity. » We believe in joy. » We believe in inclusivity. » We believe in innovative problem solving. When we step inside our classrooms, offices, and school buildings, we see and experience countless examples of our core values at work.
We see teachers, nutrition workers, bus drivers, and support staff consistently keeping students as a top priority. We see staff and students leading with joy and tackling tough issues with innovative problem solving. As a result of this work and a focus on our priorities through our core values, Waukee students will be prepared to be successful beyond high school. The pieces of the portrait of the graduate work harmoniously and result in a Waukee student’s ability to articulate and execute a plan beyond high school that results in continuous personal growth and civic contribution. So much of what we strive for is that our students be successful at what they do, no matter what they choose to do after high school. We believe in our staff to focus on academics, future ready skills, leadership, inquiry, and wellness by serving the whole student. Waukee students will be prepared to successfully build positive personal and professional connections in their lives because they have experienced those connections as a Waukee student. The foundation for these connections is understanding the synergy between the heart and the mind which all Waukee students will explore through their K-12 experience.
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