Mission
The mission of our school system is to think, to learn and to care.
Vision
The Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that offers inclusive and engaging educational experiences. Through collaborative relationships with our school community members, we strive to foster a respectful culture that prioritizes academic excellence and social emotional readiness. Our primary objective is to provide every student with the necessary skills and developed mindset to embrace future opportunities and become responsible, lifelong learners and contributing global citizens.
Core Values
Our school community will inspire us to:
THINK:
Cultivate a culture of academic rigor and integrity which encourages critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, and effective communication.
LEARN:
Strive for academic excellence in educating the whole child through authentic, rigorous, and evidence-based learning opportunities that foster real world application and a continuous pursuit of learning.
CARE:
Ensure a caring and safe environment for all school community members by promoting a sense of belonging and respect for all.
Theory of Action
IF WE… implement a rigorous, equitable, and cohesive curriculum that aligns with our Portrait of the Graduate...
AND… expand and extend the professional development planning process to support equitable adult learning with resources, time, and professional practices to be student-centered…
AND... enhance our multi-tiered, comprehensive systems of support in all schools…
AND… provide an inclusive and supportive climate and culture for all school community members…
AND… promote a sense of belonging and positive relationships between all school community members ensuring a safe learning environment…
THEN WE WILL… have inspired all students to think, to learn, and to care while providing an opportunity to pursue academic excellence.
The core values of Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 foster a strong sense of pride and belonging among all school community members. These values represent how our school community embraces the pursuit of academic excellence, models the respect and appreciation of human differences and prepares students to be responsible and accountable global citizens.
Objective 1- Teaching and Learning
Implement an equitable, cohesive curriculum that aligns with our Portrait of the Graduate in all schools.
Objective 2 - Teaching and Learning
Expand and extend the professional development planning and implementation process to support equitable adult learning with the resources, time, and professional practices to be student-centered and aligned with the Portrait of the Graduate.
Objective 3 - Support Systems
Expand and extend the professional development planning and implementation process to support equitable adult learning with the resources, time, and professional practices to be student-centered and aligned with the Portrait of the Graduate.
Objective 4 - Climate and Culture
Provide an inclusive, equitable, and positive climate and culture in all schools that promotes sense of belonging for all school community members.
Objective 5 - Safe Schools
Ensure safe, secure, and equitable learning environments in all schools.