STRATEGIC PLAN

Vision Statement  The San Mateo – Foster City School District educates, inspires and empowers every student in every school every day to live, lead and learn with integrity and joy.

Mission Statement  The San Mateo – Foster City School District provides a rigorous, high quality and equitable education while partnering with our families and community to support all students to achieve their full academic, social and emotional potential.

Strategic Direction 1  Educate all Students to achieve their potential through a rigorous program that builds a solid academic foundation and challenges students to think critically and communicate effectively. 

• Goal 1.1 Students will make measurable progress in mastering grade-level Common Core standards. 

• Goal 1.2 Students will learn through differentiation.

• Goal 2.1 Students will think creatively and pursue innovative solutions. 

• Goal 2.2 Students will utilize evolving technology that is targeted to support their learning. 

• Goal 2.3 Students will develop collaborative skills that require active participation. 

Strategic Direction 2 Inspire all students to go out into the world as active, well-rounded, socially responsible citizens who positively impact today and the future. 

• Goal 3.1 Students will be supported by community and parent resources. 

• Goal 3.2 Students will engage in programs that develop an ongoing healthy lifestyle. 

• Goal 3.3 Students will benefit from a school community empowered to foster social and personal responsibility. 

• Goal 3.4 Students will effectively resolve conflicts in a respectful manner. 

• Goal 3.5 Students will develop a deeper understanding of self and others. 

• Goal 3.6 Students will use their individual strengths to benefit the community. 

Statement of Beliefs As a District we believe that . . .

education provides a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning in an ever-changing world 

all students must be continually challenged and encouraged to work beyond their current level 

our students’ prior experiences and cultures must be considered in order to bring meaning to their learning 

students have different learning styles, strengths, challenges and interests, which must be addressed 

learning occurs best in a safe and caring environment 

positive self-esteem is fundamental to the development of each person’s potential

ethical behavior is essential to a harmonious and caring society 

love of learning must be continually nurtured 

adapting to change is critical to our well-being; the ability to effect change is critical to our success 

diversity enriches our community; we are more alike than different 

strong home, school and community partnerships are important to the development of the whole child 

achieving the Mission of the San Mateo-Foster City School District depends on personal commitment, collaboration and teamwork 

staff, parents, and community members each provide critical contributions to the greatness of our District 

all students should have the opportunity to challenge themselves, discover their interests, develop their passions and be inspired 

creative thinking, problem solving and experiential learning are essential to living in a constantly evolving world 

Commitments The District makes the following commitments . . . 

students are our primary focus in all decision making 

we expect high standards of performance from all students and ourselves 

we provide a safe, caring, and well-managed learning environment

we provide safe and clean facilities for all students and district personnel 

we foster respectful and positive social interactions 

we do not tolerate acts of prejudice and discrimination 

our curriculum and instruction are appropriate, challenging, and meaningful for all students 

all students participate in arts and physical activities as a part of the general curriculum 

all students meet or exceed state and national standards 

we provide an educational foundation that ensures student success and a seamless transition into higher education 

we provide highly trained, motivated, and competent district personnel to support student learning 

we value parents and community, along with district personnel, as active partners and encourage participation in all areas affecting our students’ education 

we exercise fiscal responsibility efficiently using our financial resources and strategically ensuring our long-term stability 

we make environmentally sensitive decisions 

we annually report to the public activities and progress toward achieving our Mission 

we are consistent with the strategic plan in Districtwide and site-based decisions 

we actively seek state and federal funding along with increased community support