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The Columbia
School District designed and adopted this logo during the
1999-2000 school year. Alumni Chad Schedeler, as an outcome of
the Board of Education's Communication Committee, created the
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If one
looks very carefully at the torch of learning's flame, the initials of the
Columbia School District can be seen (CSD). In addition, the motto
"A solid foundation for a bright
future" ties in with the mission
of our educational institution...helping ALL learners to be prepared
for "what happens next." Just as in the
construction of a building, the "future" for our students occurs
brick by brick in a purposeful manner. On this web page, the
reader can see the various building blocks the Columbia School
District has put in place to help students reach their
potential. The Mission Statement, Core Beliefs, Parameters,
Student Expectations, etc., have been developed through a formal
process which involved representatives from the staff, parents,
students, and the community. The Board of Education has endorsed
each of these important blocks. |
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The Columbia School District has committed to continuously
reflect on how and what we are providing students and the
community. As such, each year goals are established at the
board, administrative, building, and individual employee levels. |
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District Mission
Statement |
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The Columbia School District, in partnership with the community, will
provide a safe and positive learning environment, which will prepare all
students to contribute and compete in a global society.
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Core Beliefs |
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We believe...
All students can learn.
Failure is not an option.
All students need a safe and positive learning environment.
The family and community are integral parts of the educational system.
Character education and achievement will promote life-long learning.
All students can positively impact and contribute to our community and
the global society.
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Parameters |
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The Columbia School District operates in accordance with state
and federal legislation and the Board of Education policies. The
following guidelines will be used to accomplish the adopted
mission.
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Each building will maintain a safe and
secure environment in which to learn, to teach and to
work. |
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Nothing will take precedence over the
K-12 programs and services necessary to meet the
districts mission and student expectations. |
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Site-based decisions will be consistent
with established district goals and objectives. |
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Decisions will have measurable outcomes. |
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New programs, as well as existing
programs and services, will be consistent with the
districts school improvement plan. |
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Behavior which diminishes the dignity or
self-worth of any individual will not be tolerated. |
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The benefits of diversity will be
cultivated throughout the district. |
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Student
Expectations |
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A Columbia School District graduate will be...
a responsible
life-long learner who
communicates effectively,
is skilled in reading, writing, math, social studies, science
and technology,
is a strategic problem solver who cultivates an appreciation for
the arts and
is a critical thinker
a responsible citizen
who
is a compassionate and respectful individual with a commitment
to the larger community
a responsible adult
who
demonstrates punctuality, motivation, capability and
adaptability,
and who incorporates decision-making, ethics, cooperation and
perseverance.
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