Statement of Guiding Principles 2000

HAGERMAN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 233

The Board adopts policies governing student instruction. In doing so, the Board prioritizes the following principles, aims, and values:

1. Foster District students’ self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-discipline;
2. Cultivate in students a love of learning;
3. Help students develop sensitivity to the needs and values of others as well as awareness of and appreciation     for cultural diversity as well as individual and group differences;
4. Stimulate intellectual curiosity and growth;
5. Equip students with the literacy skills they will need throughout their K-12 education and beyond;
6. Ensure students have the knowledge and skills they need in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and career/technical fields;
7. Set high academic expectations for all students;
8. Provide fundamental instruction in career concepts and skills;
9. Prepare students to succeed in post-secondary education and in self-directed lifelong learning;
10. Ensure students are taught the adult living skills they will need to thrive;
11. Support students in developing the knowledge and abilities they will need to achieve their goals;
12. Provide opportunities for each student to strive for excellence and instill a desire to reach their fullest potential;
13. The Board will work to improve student achievement and help each student achieve at a high level;
14. Ensure students develop the social and emotional skills necessary to understand and manage their emotions, achieve their goals, and build positive relationships with others;
15. Ensure students master critical thinking skills and equip students to be informed and contributing citizens; 16. Ensure instruction is free of any sexual, cultural, ethnic, or religious bias;
16. Meet the needs of all students, regardless of factors such as the following;
    1. A. Race
    2. B. Color;
    3. C. National origin or ancestry;
    4. D. Sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation;
    5. E. Ethnicity;
    6. F. Age;
    7. G. Language barrier;
    8. H. Religious beliefs;
    9. I. Disability;
    10. J. Economic or social conditions; or
    11. K. Actual or potential marital or parental status; or
    12. L. Status as a homeless child;

1. 18. Involve parents/guardians in the education of their child;
2. 19. Provide parents with a voice in setting the District’s instructional aims and approaches; and
3. 20. Tailor planning, instruction, and assessment to serve each student’s needs, strengths, and interests.]

Cross References Description

2100                                               Curriculum Development and Assessment

Policy History:

Adopted on: 11/12/2012

Reviewed on: 02/18/2025

Revised on: