John's recommendations for proceeding

Start with the mission statement. Find within the mission statement answers to the following critical questions:

_ Does the mission statement provide a guide for life that endures over time?
_ Does the mission statement give the learner leverage when facing life’s great
challenges?
_ Does the mission statement lead young people toward the next level of learning?

Examples:

. . . to make a difference in the world.

. . . to nurture the intellect, stimulate the will, and embrace the creative potential of youth in a balanced environment that engenders reverence, respect, and responsibility for nature and the needs of others.


Link to power standards:

• Look for alignment of standards with the mission.
• Consider the framework and criteria that will best drive the mission.