Strategic Plan
Communities Dedicated to Learning and Achievement
Yelm Community Schools is a welcoming, safe, student-centered, and collaborative learning environment. In partnership with parents, students, and community leaders, YCS staff members are dedicated to helping all students meet performance expectations and achieve their full learning potential.
Board Goals
- Yelm Community Schools will become an exemplary school district on all academic performance measures.
- Each student will be on a path (starting in kindergarten) to graduation, continuing education and work.
- Each student will learn in a modern classroom equipped with the tools necessary to achieve at exemplary levels.
- We will recruit and retain a committed and highly trained work force.
- We will successfully manage the current and future growth of our student population.
Beliefs That Guide Our Work
Learning Focused
Lead a culture of high achievement for all students
- High Quality Staff
- Strong Professional Development
- Standards-Aligned Curriculum
Student Centered
Inspire all students to achieve a College & Career Ready Diploma
- Future-Focused Student Learning
- Personalized Learning
- High Expectations
Results Oriented
Grow each day as students, teachers, and leaders in our learning organization
- Student Achievement
- High Quality Facilities
- Safe Learning Environment
Community Connected
Foster relationships working side-by-side with students, families & community
- Public & Family Participation
- Transparency & Accountability
- Community Growth
Performance Measures/Targets
Kinder Success
By the end of Kindergarten, 100% of our students will be academically proficient
3rd Grade Mastery
All students will be at Level 3 or 4 in SBA English Language Arts and Math
Success in ELA, Math & Science
Students are on a path to proficiency on state (SBA) and local assessments
College & Career Readiness
Every student is on a path to graduate
Success After Graduation
Within one year students are active in post-secondary education, gainful employment, military, apprenticeship or technical training
Technology
Each student will have access to technology in class. All students will meet state Technology literacy standards