We believe in:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our decisions/instruction and strengthen our educational community.
• Creating a learning environment where all students have a voice, demonstrate responsibility, and participate in their learning to meet high academic standards.
• Being a community of lifelong learners who strive to continually grow and gain a better understanding of ourselves, and the world around us, and serve as a force for good.
• Developing connections with students, families, and colleagues to build empathy is a critical element of student success.

Our Actions (We Will):

• Build time into the schedule for community-building activities, social-emotional learning, executive functioning skills, and career exploration.
• Implement Restorative Justice Practices.
• Examine our curriculum, teaching practices, and interventions to ensure they meet the needs of all students.
• Establish advocates for equity and inclusion and utilize equitable classroom practices to ensure students’ experiences are positive and inclusive.
• Solicit and respond to students’ and families’ feedback about SMS.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities that utilize student data to inform instruction.
• Seek out and implement inclusive multicultural curriculum/content, as well as opportunities for identity-based student organizations and events.
• Promote physical fitness and mental health growth.

Our Commitments (We Will):

• Develop social-emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and resilience in students.
• Create clarity by communicating with all stakeholders and developing systems to collect meaningful feedback.
• Teach both content and skills, so all students are prepared for high school and beyond.
• Make learning relevant by incorporating students’ voices and reflecting on their lived experiences.
• Collaborate regularly to examine our instructional practices and ensure achievement for all.