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VHCS Strategic Plan

Mission

The mission of Vestavia Hills City Schools is to ensure each student learns without limits by pursuing knowledge and igniting curiosity about the world through a system distinguished by:

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    A safe and nurturing environment
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    The courage to be creative
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    Unparalleled community support
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    Appreciation of diversity
  • Infinity symbol with the words learning without limits, and the other icons for the VHCS Strategic Plan
    Multiple paths to a bold future
  • Each person deserves to be safe.
  • Diversity strengthens community.
  • All people have the right to learn without limits.
  • Succeeding is an intentional pursuit.
  • Trusting relationships are the essence of a strong community.
  • All people deserve respect.
  • Every person has the responsibility to be a good steward of resources.
  • Community service is a civic duty.
  • Every voice deserves to be heard.
  • Society is strengthened by educated people.
  • A person’s uniqueness is a gift.
  • Work ethic builds character.
  • Every person has value.
  • Leading positive chance is the mark of a thriving community.
  • Faith is vital to one’s life.
  • Transparency inspires trust.
  • Every person is responsible for his/her actions.
  • Health and wellness are vital to quality of life.
  • Every student will know, understand, and share his or her unique gifts.
  • 100% of students will possess confidence to lead positive change.
  • 100% of students will achieve personal aspirations at the next level.
  • 100% of students are emotionally secure.
  • Every student develops, owns, and exercises his or her personal set of values.
  • We will make all decisions based on the best interest of the student.
  • We will lead through service.
  • We will honor the worth and dignity of each person.
  • We will make optimal use of transformative technology.
  • We will not compromise excellence.
  • We will expect the best of everyone.
  1. We will provide multiple opportunities for students to choose pathways toward achieving their aspirations.
  2. We will expose students to an array of opportunities to discover their unique gifts.
  3. We will build staff capacity emphasizing individual responsibility.
  4. We will create a dynamic of learning and teaching that provokes questioning and honors academic risk taking.
  5. We will create a culture of inclusivity and respect.
  6. We will customize and create global learning environments to facilitate learning without constraints.
  7. We will intentionally cultivate reciprocal relationships with our community.

    • Each person deserves to be safe.
    • Diversity strengthens community.
    • All people have the right to learn without limits.
    • Succeeding is an intentional pursuit.
    • Trusting relationships are the essence of a strong community.
    • All people deserve respect.
    • Every person has the responsibility to be a good steward of resources.
    • Community service is a civic duty.
    • Every voice deserves to be heard.
    • Society is strengthened by educated people.
    • A person’s uniqueness is a gift.
    • Work ethic builds character.
    • Every person has value.
    • Leading positive chance is the mark of a thriving community.
    • Faith is vital to one’s life.
    • Transparency inspires trust.
    • Every person is responsible for his/her actions.
    • Health and wellness are vital to quality of life.

    • Every student will know, understand, and share his or her unique gifts.
    • 100% of students will possess confidence to lead positive change.
    • 100% of students will achieve personal aspirations at the next level.
    • 100% of students are emotionally secure.
    • Every student develops, owns, and exercises his or her personal set of values.

    • We will make all decisions based on the best interest of the student.
    • We will lead through service.
    • We will honor the worth and dignity of each person.
    • We will make optimal use of transformative technology.
    • We will not compromise excellence.
    • We will expect the best of everyone.

    1. We will provide multiple opportunities for students to choose pathways toward achieving their aspirations.
    2. We will expose students to an array of opportunities to discover their unique gifts.
    3. We will build staff capacity emphasizing individual responsibility.
    4. We will create a dynamic of learning and teaching that provokes questioning and honors academic risk taking.
    5. We will create a culture of inclusivity and respect.
    6. We will customize and create global learning environments to facilitate learning without constraints.
    7. We will intentionally cultivate reciprocal relationships with our community.