District Mission, Vision, Goals & Core Beliefs
Mission:
The mission of the Fort Dodge Community School District is to provide quality learning experiences and build relationships that develop productive citizens ready for their futures.
Vision:
The Fort Dodge Community School District is an innovative school community that exceeds expectations, builds meaningful relationships and creates the foundation for all learners to excel.
Core Beliefs:
Respect: Acknowledging the worth of someone or something; while showing appreciation and tolerance for the differences in viewpoints, personalities and perspectives of others
Integrity: Quality of being honest, having and acting on strong moral principles to help establish the complete person, our action matches our words and values
Empathy: Actively recognize, validate and connect ourselves to the feelings and experiences of others
Leadership: Leadership is a choice to guide, motivate and inspire others in a positive manner
Goals:
- All students will perform at or above grade level
- Achievement gaps among all students groups will be eliminated
- All students will graduate ready for college, career and life in a globally competitive economy
- All schools will meet or exceed state accountability standards, and the district will meet federal standards and exceed state standards
- Every child feels he/she has a safe, meaningful relationship with an adult in the school system who they can go to for guidance and support