Vision

Working Headline/Theme	Vision idea (as written on post-it notes)
COMMUNITY	More connections in the community to support learning
	Continue human community skills
	Schools would "hold hands" more with community members who have expertise and stories to share
	Community involvement furthered, even people without kids in school
	More parent involvement: i.e. Woodshole Oceanographic Institute
	Community members "hook" kids- real life career experiences
	Preserve community support
SMALL CLASS SIZE	Ideal class size 16
	Secure limit per class
	Retain small class sizes
ARTS	Arts should be integrated into the curriculum
	Separate arts building with auditorium, gallery
	Stronger accent of Arts/Enrichments, Phys Ed
	Commitment to creative arts
	Teachers by specialty rotate through grades
	Music Works continue, good way to start day off
SCIENCE	Science program hands on all grades
	Fully developed science curriculum K-5
	Science lab/classroom: focus on true sciences, hands on experiences
	More Cape Cod science history, use resources we have
NEW PROGRAMS	Satellite Programs: Farms, Art, Science
	Summer program different...project based, foreign language? science? international exchange?
FOREIGN LANGUAGE	Foreign language
	Foreign languages all grades
	Foreign language preparation: this is important developmentally
	Early language immersion
CORE/BASICS	Back to basics, core curriculum, w/PE...
	Focus on core foundations: math, reading, science, social studies
	Keep the basic skills, penmanship
PRESCHOOL	Pre-K for all, public preschool program no lottery based, value the benefits of Pre-K, social etc
	All day pre-school: transition for K better prepared
LESS FOCUS ON MCAS	MCAS not focus NOT teaching to test
	Less focus on standardized testing
	MCAS is gone
	No more MCAS
	Get back to teaching, not testing to a test "creative teaching"
LONGER DAY/YEAR	Longer school day, A Day, B Day (like HS), longer periods
	Climate controlled buildings: extended school year :)
	# of days in school for children and teachers
	Longer day, longer year
	Extended day program, academics/arts beyond regular school day
TECHNOLOGY	Technologically current
	Computers and library more than once a week
	Using global technology to best support teaching/learning
	Up to date technology: infrastructure, professional development, smartboard
	Class working together: science/technology, language/science
	Technology for every student
	A facility for 21st century technology: smartboards, tablets
	State of the art technology, each child with access
	Computer lab with computer teacher
	Integration of conent areas and technology: smartboards in every room :)
	Laptops for all students
	Afterschool: Technology, Engineering, Arts/Science, Stem curriculum
REGIONALIZATION	Nauset fully regionalized
	Reconfigure schools to use the funds: regionalize
FINANCES	Look at other funding models to benefit schools
	Unlimited $
	Finances stable
	Not relying on those bake sales any more "Education is finally a priority"
	Look at funding for schools, Endowment for schools
TEACHER CONTINUITY	How do we bring in and mentor teachers that will be here in 10 years
	Continuity of teachers
FOOD/LUNCHES	Organic/local food program: grow, cook, eat
	Local food available, gardens
	Nutritious food choices
	Better lunches, automated lunch cards, more than bagels
DIVERSITY	Let's see a diverse population in each building: special needs, etc. on grounds, playgrounds
	Multi-cultural diversity
	Support of diverse learning styles
BUSINESS CONNECTION-LEARNING	Have staff spend time with business to understand what kids need to learn
	Making connections between business and schools
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION	Differentiated instruction, more flow from instructional level to level
	Greater educational opportunities for advanced students
	Advanced classes 3-5 grades, xtra support
SKILLS TO TEACH	Collaborative work
	Problem solving skills
	Critical thinking
	Teach kids: compassion, good deeds, volunteerism, kindness, awareness, there's more to life (education) than money
	5 minutes of awareness volunteer mediation, compass or values love not $, kindness meditation for managing emotions, emotional intelligence, peach of mind self-esteem
	Teach, include time for creativity
	More creativity, less rigidity
KEEP/PRESERVE	Keep what we have alive despite economy pressures
	Preserve great staff and share it
PHYSICAL GROUNDS	More parking at each school
	New safe playgrounds, alternatives for indoor recess
OTHERS (for now)	Incorporate other measures of success, research projects, presentations, demonstrations, creative
	Every grade level will start school at an age-appropriate hour
	Library with librarian
	Traveling visitors- authors, artists, scientists
	Site based management and responsiveness
	A place for supporting families, resources for working parents, for single parents...
	The schools could be centers for social services, making resources available building trust
	Reform No Child Left Behind
	Include criteria for course selection, use interest not just academic ability, especially at elementary level
	More access to high interest activities besides AP classes
	Focus on health and wellness
	Schools sharing standards
	Like (Reggio in Italy) sunshine, light, plants, music
	School choice to attract children to schools
	Kindergarten: friendly hours
	Financial Literacy Camp Millionaire: saving, spending, etc
	NHS STEAM Academy and COA to Eddy Gr 3 to Stony
	Building flexiblity in enrollment
	Flexible schedule
	Support to principals: vice principal?
	More urban dance instruction
	Scholarship fund
	A facility that's GREEN
	Be able to hear
	Slow down the pace, school should be fun
	Natural beauty and environment is used more also- historical sites on cape cod