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Mission Statement, District Beliefs, & Core Values
 
  Hanover Public Schools Mission Statement
  "The mission of the Hanover Public Schools is to guide each and every student to thrive in a global society."

The Hanover School Committee recognizes community participation, and strives for ongoing two-way communication between the Hanover Schools and the community at large. Constructive dialog between the schools and those who are served by and provide support for the schools ensures that the schools reflect the community they serve, and that our programs are of the highest possible quality. The Hanover School Committee welcomes your presence at and participation in these meetings. Your attendance demonstrates your interest in your schools and the education of children and is greatly appreciated.
   
  District Beliefs
  1. Ensure a safe learning environment based on respectful relationships
Objectives:
 
bullet To complete a safety plan for all schools by the end of the 2008/2009 school year;
bullet To refine procedures and protocols for implementing the LTA policy;
bullet To implement consistent protocols and procedures for communicating about health and safety issues;

2. Guarantee a consistent, rigorous, standards-based PreK-12 curriculum
Objectives:

bullet To implement and monitor K-12 mathematics curriculum and common assessments;
bullet To implement the K-12 science curriculum;
bullet To write the K-12 ELA curriculum;

3. Provide engaging, challenging, and effective instruction
Objectives:

bullet To develop forums to engage teachers in professional learning communities;
bullet To collaborate as district leaders to identify models of ?excellence in teaching;?

4. Use relevant and on-going assessment data to make informed decisions
Objectives:

bullet To utilize teacher grade level teams to analyze mathematics benchmark results;\
bullet To initiate training for staff in utilizing mathematics assessments to inform instruction;
bullet To provide professional development to assess student work, share best practices and
collaborate in using assessment data to improve student performance;

5. Engage in collaboration to improve teaching and learning
Objectives:

bullet To create time for PreK-12 vertical articulation;
bullet To build more effective transitions for students between schools;
bullet To utilize technology to improve instruction;
   
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  Core Values
 
High expectations for all students
Excellent in teaching and meaningful learning
Collaborative relationships
Respect for human differences
   
 
Fostering success for all students
Rediscover Respectful Ways to Communicate
Create Opportunities for Connections
Advance Good to GREAT
Choosing Civility. The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct. P.M. Forni, Cofounder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project.
We, the staff of the Hanover Schools, work together to create, maintain, and enhance a culture and climate that fosters success for all students. Each of us will contribute to this culture and climate. Each of us is willing to:
   
1. Pay Attention
2. Acknowledge Other
3. Think the Best
4. Listen
5. Be Inclusive
6. Speak Kindly
7. Do Not Speak Ill
8. Accept and Give Praise
9. Respect even a Subtle "No"
10. Respect Others' Opinions
11. Mind Your Body
12. Be Agreeable
13. Keep It Down
14. Respect Other People's Time
15. Respect Other People's Space
16. Apologize Earnestly
17. Assert Yourself
18. Avoid Personal Questions
19. Care for Your Guests
20. Be a Considerate Guest
21. Think Twice Before Asking for Favors
22. Refrain from Idle Complaints
23. Accept and Give Constructive Criticism
24. Respect the Environment and Be Gentle
25. Do Not Shift Responsibility and Blame
Take a risk
Make them laugh
Work as a TEAM
Be invested in each person's success
Dance as if no one is watching
Have fun
Step out of a comfort zone
Go to great lengths
Journey into the unknown
Give the message that I genuinely care
Set high expectations
Create a culture that is built on Courtesy, Communication, Laughter, and Reasonable Rules
Act with the knowledge that what I say and what I do can make a situation better or can make a situation worse
Make each student know that he or she is respected and considered a important
Make school a place that is warm and inviting for all
Link students into what is going on
Give unambiguous messages
Act as an authority: uphold firm limits to unacceptable behavior and consistently apply consequences
Be a positive role model
Promote a culture and a climate of safety, respect, and emotional support for other staff and students
Plan and provide academic rigor and rigorous content
Make rich opportunities for learning available to all students
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