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The Vashon Promise

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The Vashon Promise

Every student is welcomed, known, and treasured, and graduates confident and competent to thrive in a future they imagine.

Portrait of a Vashon Graduate

>A circular diagram outlines the characteristics of a Vashon Graduate, emphasizing action, agency, critical thinking, and connection.

Our Goals for Student Success

Goal 1: Strong Roots – Early Learning

Cultivating the foundations for learning.

Every student will develop curiosity, social-emotional skills, the ability to think and reason, and a joy of learning.

Goal 2: Thriving Students

Nurturing safe, engaging, equitable school community.

Every student will feel safe, supported, and engaged as learners; empowered to use their voice to advocate for equitable treatment and social justice; and grow as informed global citizens.

Goal 3: Critical Thinking & Mastery Learning

Acquiring core knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

Every student will own their learning, display creativity and confidence in problem-solving, and demonstrate competence in the core learning standards.

Goal 4: Successful Lifelong Transitions

Navigating critical juncions and experiences.

Every student will successfully navigate ALL critical transitions in their schooling, and will acquire the confidence and competence for success during and after their formal schooling years.

Four Pillars

Pillar A: Equitable Access to Culturally-Responsive Teaching and Learning

Pillar A focuses on “teaching and learning.” We will provide equitable access to a rigorous, culturally affirming instructional system and supports aligned to the unique strengths and needs of each student.

Pillar B: Safe Climate for Learning and Work

Pillar B recognizes that schools can’t do it alone. We will foster a culture of safety, belonging, and fair treatment for students, families, staff, and community partners.

Pillar C: Accelerated Intervention and Supports for Staff and Students

Pillar C is about investing in people. We will attract, develop, support, and retain talented, diverse staff at all levels. We will promote collegial collaboration and high standards of professional practice.

Pillar D: Strong Partnerships and Collective Accountability

Pillar D focuses on managing the whole. We will nuture respectful relationships with all stakeholders and will embrace shared responsibility for student learning, growth, and success.

Our Planning Process

The Vashon Promise articulates the five-year educational roadmap for our school system from 2022-2027. More than 80 Vashon Island School District stakeholders participated actively in its development, between Setember 2021 and January 2022.

Our strategic plan reflects our district’s commitment to Equity as Equilazation of Opportunity and Equal Results. It guarantees that each student is able to access all educational opportunities and meet all educational outcomes. The plan supports individualized learning experiences, interrupts patterns and pratices that create disparities in achievement, and ensures high levels of success, in every way, for every student.

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