Opening a Newly Constructed School
Background Information:
The Heartland Public School District has begun construction on a new school. You have been hired as the first building principal. You will start eight months (January) prior to the September grand opening to lead this campaign. The building will house about 1,000 students with nearly 100 total instructional and support personnel.
Assignment: (Organize and clearly label the paper into the six subsections listed below)
Utilizing recent research and best practice, your mission is to…
Part I: Determine the model (please use Middle School) this school will be as well as the grade configuration (please use grades 6-8). Explain that it is a new model to the district.
Part II: Develop a philosophy (values), vision (how the school will appear in the future) and mission statement (brief formal statement of the purpose, values & goals)
Part III: Outline a plan and time table for staff recruitment and professional development.
Part IV: Establish a building layout and scheduling format as well as your rationale for both (you may include illustrations/examples, but are not required to do so).
Part V: How and when will you orientate the students and communicate your vision to the community?
Part VI: Outline, from a district-wide perspective, potential unintended consequences (impacts) as a result of your plans for this school.
