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The school has a clearly stated vision and mission (purpose) based on its student needs, current educational research, and the belief that all students can achieve at high academic levels. Supported by the governing board and the central administration, the school’s purpose is defined further by schoolwide learner outcomes and the academic standards.<br />

=== Indicators with Prompts ===

====Vision – Mission – Schoolwide Learner Outcomes – Profile====

'''Indicator''': The school has established a clear, coherent vision and mission (purpose) of what students should know and perform; it is based upon high-quality standards and is congruent with research, practices, the student/community profile data, and a belief that all students can learn.<br />

'''Prompt:''' ''Evaluate the degree to which the development of the school’s statements has been impacted by pertinent student/community profile data, identified future global competencies, and current educational research.
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====Development/Refinement of Vision, Mission, Schoolwide Learner Outcome====

'''Indicator''':  The processes to ensure involvement of representatives from the entire school community in the development/refinement of the vision, mission and schoolwide learner outcomes are effective.

'''Prompt:'''  ''Evaluate the effectiveness of the processes.
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====Understanding of Vision, Mission, and Schoolwide Learner Outcomes====

'''Indicator:'''  Students, parents, and other members of the school community demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the vision, mission, and the schoolwide learner outcomes.

'''Prompt:'''  ''Evaluate the degree to which the school ensures that students, parents, and other members of the school’s community understand and are committed to the school’s vision, mission, and schoolwide learner outcomes.''
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====Regular Review and Revision====

'''Indicator:'''  The school is implementing an effective process for regular review/revision of the school vision, mission, and the schoolwide learner outcomes based on student needs, global, national, and local needs, and community conditions.

'''Prompt:'''  ''Evaluate the effectiveness of the process for revising these statements with wide involvement. 
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====Conclusions====

'''Prompt:'''  ''Comment on the degree to which this criterion is being addressed.
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'''Prompt:'''  ''Comment on the degree to which this criterion impacts the school’s ability to address one or more of the identified critical learner needs.
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