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West Elementary 707 Sharp Street * Glenwood, Iowa 51534 * 712-527-4886 * Fax: 712-527-5486 |
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The mission of the Glenwood Community School District is to develop in all students the knowledge and competencies required of responsible citizens in a global society. The Board of Education, administration, faculty, community members, parents and students envision a school system where responsibility for accomplishing that mission is shared by all. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT The Glenwood Community School District will support an atmosphere of honesty, cooperation, respect, responsibility, well being, and physical and emotional safety. An environment of innovation and initiative will be rewarded and encouraged for all students and staff. The Board of Education, Administration, Faculty, and Staff will make decisions in the best interest of the students, and will foster the positive atmosphere of student participation in the exposure to numerous learning opportunities. Discipline will be based on fair and consistent procedures. The community and the school district are committed to providing facilities and resources for learning and extra-curricular activities appropriate for the needs of the 21st Century learner. These facilities will have advance technological capabilities. The school calendar will be designed to maximize learning and retention of skills. Class sizes will be established at levels appropriate for effective instruction. By virtue of its quality programs, the Glenwood Community District will strive to be the school of choice for area students and parents. CURRICULUM The Glenwood Community School District will support a challenging, varied curriculum that is built on a solid foundation of basic skills such as language arts, science and math. The curriculum will be designed to require all students to stretch their capabilities, teaching critical thinking and the processing of information. The district will make it a priority to work through area preschools, as well as, its own necessary academic and life skills for a successful start to their elementary education. Basics will be emphasized at all grade levels and will be taught using the best of traditional and innovative instructional methods. Technology will be incorporated into the curriculum as an effective instructional and learning tool. The curriculum will be regularly reviewed to ensure that course offerings provide students ample opportunities to prepare themselves for post-graduation success in either higher education or vocational fields. The District will pursue cooperative relationships with colleges, universities, businesses and industries to expand the availability of advanced and real-world learning opportunities. Varied means of Grading and assessment will be used to encourage students to undertake challenging course work in both academic and vocational tracks. Student’s academic experiences will be enhanced at all grade levels through involvement with foreign languages and the fine arts. Student’s exposure to foreign language will begin in the early elementary grades. Participation in the arts and other extra-curricular activities will be encouraged and supported with enthusiastic teachers, instructional resources and facilities. CURRICULUM CONTENT If at any time parents and/or guardians have questions or concerns about the district's curriculum or school activities, please do not hesitate to contact your child's respective principal. The principal will make every effort to respond to your questions or concerns and, if necessary, arrange a personal conference. When course content contains issues on which people hold varying opinions, Board Policy 603.7 will be followed. FACULTY & STAFF The Glenwood Community School District envisions a united, experienced staff with aspirations for continued education, progressive staff development opportunities and active support in extra-curricular and community activities. Members of the faculty and school staff serve as influential role models and mentors for all students. The District will recruit exceptional teachers and support them as models of life-long learning. COMMUNITY Our community of citizens and parents recognize that it shares responsibility with the schools in developing the student towards a rewarding life and being a responsible citizen. Our community will partner with our schools to foster high expectations and stimulating learning environments. This will encourage high achievement and will assure that each student has the opportunity to learn to his/her fullest potential. The schools will utilize the personal talents and career experiences of members of the community to enrich the school learning environment. The diversity of our community is reflected in our schools. Therefore, open and cooperative communication between our citizens, parents and schools is vital and will reinforce our commitment to our students. School policies and administrative decisions will demonstrate an awareness of the efforts of other community organizations that also seek to positively impact student’s lives.
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