Vision, Mission, Goals and Guiding Principles

Vision Statement

Cartwright School District is the gateway to success.  In partnership with parents and community, our high quality staff and programs emphasize challenging academic experiences that ensure student excellence in a safe and caring environment.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Cartwright School District is to maximize every student’s learning while developing confident, responsible citizens.

Goals

• To improve achievement of every student
• To ensure that instruction and programs are of high quality and support student learning.
• To engage in active partnership with our families and our community.
• To increase leadership skills and expand leadership capacity at all levels.

Guiding Principles

Guiding Principles define expected behaviors of the Governing Board, administrators, teachers, support staff, student, and parents in alignment with the vision, mission, beliefs and policies of the Cartwright School District.

• District and school decisions will be made in the best interest of students.
• District and school decisions will be made with participation and input from individuals closest to the work who hold the greatest expertise and responsibility for the decision.
• Decisions at all levels will be informed and guided by data, research, and best practice.
• District and school resources (human, fiscal, and material) will be used to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
• Open and respectful communication will be practiced at all levels.