Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

Granville Schools mission is Learning for Life.

Our Vision

Graduates of the Granville Exempted Village School District are well-prepared and empowered to be thoughtful, productive, and contributing members of their communities, and are equipped with the critical thinking skills and self-sufficiency necessary for success in our ever-changing world.

Our Values

We want our staff to model, and our children to exhibit and embrace, these values:

Acceptance and Inclusion
Compassion
Diligence and Self-Discipline
Honesty and Integrity (Trustworthiness)
Moral Courage
Respect
Responsibility and Self-Reliance
Collaboration
Citizenship

Our operations and work are founded on, and are guided by, these principles:

Student learning as our core purpose
Family and community involvement
High expectations that challenge each student and staff member
Professional skill development
Innovation
Clean, safe, and secure learning environments
Fiscal responsibility, accountability, and stewardship
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment based on student needs
Technology integration across the curriculum and the use of data to direct instructional practices

Portrait of a Graduate

Several years ago, we engaged in an innovation process to determine how we could improve outcomes for students. The by-product of that process was the integration of Project Based Learning (PBL) into our students’ and teachers’ mindset. Shortly after the PBL work began, we engaged in a community process to identify our Portrait of a Graduate (PoaG) – a composite of our Values, combined with what mindsets, skills and dispositions we want our students to possess after their tenure within our district. The following competencies define Blue Aces.

*Collaborative* Assume shared responsibility and value individual contributions to achieve a common goal. Demonstrate the ability to work together in diverse teams. Articulate thoughts and ideas using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills.
*Critical Thinkers* Collect, assess, and analyze information to make sound judgments and decisions. Refine and evaluate ideas in order to innovate and maximize creative efforts. Reflect on the learning process, feedback, and solutions.
*Empathetic* Demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives and needs of others. Examine the impact of external influences on beliefs and behaviors during interactions with others. Maintain an open-minded approach to new ideas or values.
*Adaptable* Adjust to varied roles and responsibilities in a world of ambiguity and changing priorities. React productively to feedback, success, and failure. Understand, balance, and navigate diverse views to reach workable solutions.
*Responsible* Display personal integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. Explore and expand personal learning experiences and opportunities to gain expertise. Understand the local, national, and global implications of civic decisions.
*Resilient* View failure as an opportunity to learn. Delay gratification, refocus after distractions, and maintain momentum until goals are attained. Develop positive attitudes and beliefs about themselves as lifelong learners.

Mission, Vision & Values

Portrait of a Graduate

Granville Schools Portrait of a Graduate