Churchville-Chili

Central School District

Where learning leads
to a lifetime of opportunities...

District Mission, Goals, Core Beliefs & Learner-Centered Principles

Churchville-Chili Mission Statement

The Churchville-Chili Central School District challenges all students to strive for excellence while developing their unique talents and becoming respectful, resourceful citizens and contributing members of an interconnected global society.

What drives district decisions?
We use a well-defined set of Goals, Core Beliefs and Learner-Centered Principles to guide all district decisions.

District Goals (updated fall 2020)

The Churchville-Chili Central School District, within its community to include our Board of Education, Superintendent, staff, families and students will strive to:

Teaching and Learning

GOAL: Engage all students in learner-centered instructional experiences based on state standards and rigorous district curriculum that leads to mastery on local, state, national assessments, graduation, and the transfer and application of learning into their lives

GOAL: Develop civic-minded, culturally respectful, responsible, well-rounded, goal-oriented graduates who strive to be lifelong learners

Wellness

NEW GOAL: Foster social, emotional, and physical well-being in our school community

Communication

GOAL: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, emphasizing quality and service

Cost Effectiveness

GOAL: Promote cost effectiveness; develop and manage a budget that provides a quality education in a fiscally responsible manner

Equity and Access:

NEW GOAL: Provide access and inclusivity for all to achieve equity

Safe School Environment

GOAL: Provide quality facilities that are well maintained

Safe and Secure Environment

GOAL: Sustain a safe and secure school environment

Technology

GOAL: Integrate and utilize technological resources to enhance and improve teaching and learning, communication, and school operations

District Core Beliefs

The Churchville-Chili Central School District, within its community to include our Board of Education, Superintendent, staff, families and students believe:

In treating each other with mutual respect, dignity and honesty.
In respecting and preserving all of our school resources.
That respecting diversity affirms individual worth and benefits the community.
That everyone deserves a welcoming and nurturing environment that fosters positive relationships.
Everyone learns best when they are engaged in meaningful, active work.
Everyone needs to take ownership for advancing the learning of themselves and others.
In promoting and modeling local, national and global citizenship for the greater good.

District Learner-Centered Principles

Learners working collaboratively in a respectful and meaningful manner
Learners using effective communication to create, share, and build upon ideas
Learners taking responsibility for their own learning by setting goals and monitoring progress
Learners making relevant connections between what they are learning and their own lives
Learners using critical thinking skills to develop and refine their understandings
Learners having some autonomy and choice
Learners reflecting on their work and the work of others
Learners using technology as a tool for learning and communicating
Learners developing their own questions to guide their learning
Learners producing meaningful work that demonstrates learning
Learners persevering and using a variety of strategies to effectively solve problems
Learners energized by engaging learning experiences