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The foundation documents for curriculum, instruction, staff
development, assessment, and school structures for the Andover Public Schools’ are
contained in Excellence
…By Design - Curriculum Blueprint for Andover 21.
STATEMENTS of BELIEF
We Believe…
- All students can learn
and reach their potential
- Children learn what they live
- Schools and community work together to prepare student to contribute positively to
a democratic society and world community
- Learning is a continuum that occurs inside and outside school and takes many forms
- Clearly defined standards, benchmarks, and performance expectation promote success.
- Each student should be prepared to contribute to an increasingly multi-faceted,
multi-cultural society and work place
- School staff are leaders and innovators in education and are positive role models
- School programs must be flexible
- Services and programs should be designed to benefit the learners, not just be
convenient to the providers
V ISION STATEMENT
The Andover Public Schools is a
student-centered, family oriented system with high expectations and a long tradition of
achievement. We value the uniqueness of each student who enters our schools. We believe
strongly that every child can learn and deserves a high-quality education.
We are committed to developing life-long learners who value themselves,
respect the environment and the diversity of its people, and are prepared to fulfill their
responsibilities as world citizens. Our programs will develop literacy, teamwork,
wellness, creativity, and the ability to solve problems. Our graduates will know how to
learn.
In partnership with the community, we will strive to lead, educate, and
inspire. This steadfast commitment to learning is central to our common well being. We
seek to honor the potential that resides is us all. |
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Andover Public Schools in
partnership with the community is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and
qualities required to be successful in a diverse society . |
STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS
The following student outcomes, taken from the Common Core of Learning
established by the Massachusetts Department of Education (1993), serve as the standards by
which student achievement in Andover will be assessed.
Within and across all of the subject areas, our graduates will be
- Knowledgeable individuals…
acquire, integrate and apply essential knowledge
…use the arts, mathematics, computers and technology effectively
- Effective communicators… read, write, and communicate
- Competent thinkers…define,
analyze and solve complex problems
- Effective collaborators… ability
to work in groups and individually with others
- Quality producers… study and work effectively
- Responsible citizens… demonstrate
personal, social, and civic responsibility
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