Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The mission of Valley Oak Middle School is to provide a system of consistent expectations that will lead to academic and social success and promote respect, integrity, self-control, and excellence in order for students to become productive members of our campus and society.

Our Vision

In order to fulfill our mission, we are dedicated to creating a school where:

Staff members have high expectations for student success and support students in their work to meet those expectations. Staff members believe all students can achieve.

Therefore, we commit that:

• We will use daily lessons that are standards-based and well-delivered that include measurable objectives, engagement strategies, and frequent checks for understanding with feedback.
• We will provide extra time and/or support for students (e.g., re-teaching, reassessing, and enrichment).
• We will monitor and evaluate student learning to provide specific feedback to students in a timely manner.

A collaborative culture ensures staff members work as an interdependent team to refine lesson design and delivery to better meet the needs of all students.

Therefore, we commit that:

• We will modify lesson plans to include engagement strategies in order to meet the diverse needs of our students.
• We will use academic and behavioral data to determine students’ needs and pacing of curriculum.
• We will share ideas and collaborate in our PLC.

The academic/social environment is safe and positive.  Students and staff feel a sense of significance and belonging.

Therefore, we commit that:

• We will implement teambuilding and classbuilding in all classrooms.
• We will model Valley Oak RISE Up for our students.
• We will establish rapport and make connections with students, staff, and parents.
• We will maintain zero tolerance for bullying on campus.

Student achievement is closely and systematically monitored and communicated to hold all students accountable for their learning and wellness.

Therefore, we commit that:

• We will use PowerTeacher, Parent Link, and progress reports to support students and parents.
• We will update our gradebooks every 1-2 weeks.
• We will have conversations about learning with individual students.
• We will teach students to self-monitor their learning.