Dear Parent(s), Guardian(s), Student(s) and Families,
Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year. I’m honored to have the opportunity to work in the Norwood School Community. Your school leaders and faculty have planned for another academically successful school year. In 2009-2010 we showed great academic improvement and have strategies to continue our efforts this year. Below you’ll find our vision statement, statement of belief and building focus for this year.
NMS Vision Statement
NMS is committed to providing educational opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment that will empower all students to achieve their intellectual, social, and personal growth potential and to become responsible, productive and contributing citizens.
NMS Statement of Belief
Believing in the education of each child involves a partnership of students, parents/guardians, staff and community. We are committed to:
1. Providing a conducive learning environment;
2. Challenging students to meet high expectations for learning and behavior;
3. Requiring students to make responsible choices and accept consequences for their actions;
4. Encouraging lifelong learning
5. Developing a better society through service, leadership, and participation;
6. Fostering the development of high moral standards and aggressively countering prejudice in any form;
7. Working to instill a sense of pride in self;
8. Preserving our rich traditions and accepting the challenges of the future.
Building Focus
- Full Implementation of the Pride Plan
- Full Implementation of Peacebuilders
- Implement The Wise Women Leadership Series
- Plan and review the plan for the development of each student
- Implement the Ohio Improvement Plan
- Exhibit the Making Middle Grades Work framework
Thank you for your continued support of our efforts.
Sincerely,
Kathy Sabo, Principal
John Stacy, Dean of Students