About GISD :: Mission Statement, Core Beliefs, and Goals

Mission Statement

Following a rich tradition of community involvement, the mission of GISD is to empower students to become life-long learners and productive citizens in a dynamic, global society, by providing quality learning experiences that develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes for continued success.

Core Beliefs
We believe that…

  • Life-long learning is essential for citizens of our community, nation, and world.
  • The family, school, and community share the responsibility for the positive development of youth.
  • Given opportunities, all individuals can reach their potential to learn.
  • Every individual has a right to a safe, nurturing environment.
  • Knowledge empowers.
  • Individuals are responsible for their actions.
  • Working toward a vision promotes success.
  • Every person is unique, has value, and deserves the opportunity to earn respect.
  • We will not tolerate prejudicial discrimination of any kind.
  • We will provide a safe and secure environment in all school facilities.
  • We will not compromise our efforts to provide a quality education.

Goals

Goal 1: Exemplary Performance
All GISD students will demonstrate exemplary academic performance.

Goal 2: Prepared Graduates
All students will graduate prepared to transition into post-secondary education or careers.

Goal 3: Quality Staff
All positions will be filled by highly qualified candidates/professionals.

Goal 4: Quality Learning Environments & Facilities
GISD will promote nurturing, safe, and orderly environments and quality facilities for all students.

Goal 5: Positive Perceptions, Relationships, and Collaboration
Enhance and build positive perceptions, relationships, and collaboration among community and staff.

Goal 6: Fiscal Accountability & Responsibility
Ensure fiscal accountability and responsibility through strategic alignment and sound stewardship of the district's financial resources.

Goal 7: Organizational and Operational Effectiveness
Improve organizational and operational effectiveness to better support the district's mission and support for the student-teacher relationship.