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Education
reeley-Evans School District 6 educates 23,000 students in 36 schools, offering opportunity and choice for families and students in Greeley and Evans. Established in 1870, the school district has grown by more than 7,000 students over the past 20 years and is the 13th largest school district in the state of Colorado. District 6 has a focused strategic plan – Innovation2020 – that drives the work districtwide. Most of the objectives included in Innovation2020 are achieved, and the plan will be revised in 2020. Over the past several years, District 6 has seen a steady growth in on-time graduation rates, as well as improvements in student achievement. Schools are focused on the personal learning needs of every student, ensuring that all students graduate with the skills they need to enter a career or college. Students can enroll in 33 career pathways in 12 career academies across the District, from Advanced Manufacturing at Greeley Central High School, Agriculture and Horticulture at Greeley West High School and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at Northridge High School. Students can also participate in paid internships, apprenticeships and job shadowing experiences to explore different careers. In addition, students can take college classes while in high school through concurrent enrollment at Aims Community College or the University of Northern Colorado, or even earn an associate’s degree while in high school at Early College Academy. Preschool through graduation, District 6 offers excellence in individualized instruction, academic and career programs, fine and performing arts and extracurricular activities to engage students in their education.
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Greeley-Evans School District 6 MISSION
District 6 engages every student in a personalized, well-rounded and excellent education, preparing students to be college and career ready.
VISION
District 6 engages, empowers and inspires today’s students in partnership with families and communities to succeed in tomorrow’s world.
VALUES AND BELIEFS • • • • •
Our students come first. We know every child can achieve. We believe diversity is a strength. We ensure safe, secure and healthy schools. We build positive relationships with students, families and communities. • We promote access, opportunity and choice. • We commit to hiring and retaining quality staff. • We commit to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
GOALS
Student Learning & Achievement District 6 engages all students in a challenging and personalized education, preparing each student to be career and college ready. Strengthening Partnerships District 6 enhances student success by communicating, engaging and collaborating with our communities and school partners. Climate & Culture District 6 cultivates a safe, healthy and inclusive learning environment for all, embracing our diversity and engaging all stakeholders. Operational & Organizational Effectiveness District 6 ensures innovation, transparency and accountability to our community through measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
