AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PELHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
AND AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL DISTRICT POLICY MANUAL
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In keeping with the Mission Statement of the
1. To
challenge all students to achieve academically at an internationally
competitive level through the acquisition of high-status knowledge, academic
engagement, and school membership for every student, from pre-kindergarten to
high school graduation.
2. To
develop and deliver curricula that adhere to national professional standards,
align with state curriculum frameworks, and are consistent with the district instructional
priorities and Social Justice Commitment.
3. To
eliminate institutional impediments to student achievement that contribute to differences
in student achievement and success associated with race or socio-economic
status.
4. To
provide students with a rigorous, comprehensive, and well-rounded education
that extends beyond core subject courses to include fine and applied arts,
world languages, health and fitness, and technical and vocational programs.
5. To
utilize appropriate, effective, research-based practices and innovative course
plans, units of study, lesson plans, pedagogy and assessment practices.
6. To maximize each student’s achievement
directed by district curriculum standards and objectives or, as agreed upon,
individualized goals.
7. To provide academic support, enrichment, and
other special services and programs to help increase students' achievement.
8. To
prepare every student to be successful in higher education, whether the student
intends to attend college directly after high school or whether the student has
other plans for the future.
9. To
nurture every student’s curiosity, interests, and aspirations.
10. To prepare and encourage every student to
be a participating, responsible citizen within a global society.
The School Committee will rely on its professional staff to
design and implement instructional programs and courses of study that support the
educational goals of the school system.
Region Voted to Approve:
Pelham Voted to Approve:
Effective Date: