Mission and Vision - Patrick Henry Elementary School

Our Mission
"Everything is Possible,
Nothing is Unimaginable!
¡Todo es posible,
nada es no imaginable!

Patrick Henry believes an empowered learner is one who is eager to acquire knowledge, able to seek out opportunities, problem solves creatively, and craves challenge. Our definition of an empowered learner applies to every student at our school, from the traditionally defined gifted child to a diverse learner (one who receives special education services) with the added experience of being an English Language Learner (ELL).

Patrick Henry cree que un alumno empoderado es uno que está deseoso de adquirir conocimientos, capaces de buscar oportunidades, resuelve problemas de manera creativa, y anhela desafío. Nuestra definición de un alumno empoderado aplica a todos los estudiantes en nuestra escuela, desde el niño dotado definido tradicionalmente, a un alumno que recibe servicios de educación especial con la experiencia añadida de ser un estudiante del idioma Inglés ( ELL ).

Vision
Patrick Henry is a community of empowered learners who are equipped to contribute positively to society with empathy and integrity.

Henry School's CIWP Strategies (2015-2018)

Strategy 1 (Culture for Learning)

If we do extensive work to develop academic mindsets and SEL for all students

Then we see our students assuming responsibility for high quality work by persevering and initiating improvements
Which leads to students developing the capacity to create and attain their smart goals and demonstrate academic growth

Strategy 3 (Rigorous Tasks)

If we use the Hess’ Cognitive Rigor Matrix to plan cognitively challenging tasks which require students to provide evidence of their reasoning
Then we see high quality tasks within and across grade levels, student engagement, and productive struggle
Which leads to higher quality student work and an increase in student achievement as evidenced with a variety of assessment tools

Strategy 2 (Instruction)

If we do target instructional supports to individual and/or groups of students to address their language proficiency needs
Then we see teachers planning and delivering instruction rooted in relevant data to meet the language demands
Which leads to an increase in students’ language proficiency levels

Strategy 4 (Parent Partnership)

If we do develop more consistent and frequent communication with parents by all staff members and become aware of cultural norms and needs
Then we see an increase in parent participation in school activities/events and a feeling of belonging
Which leads to more involved families and greater parent participation rates for all academic and extracurricular events

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