Mission, Vision & Beliefs

Mission Statement:  Adirondack Central School, in collaboration with parents and community, promotes academic excellence and embraces diversity in a student-centered environment ensuring every student the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.

Belief Statements:

  • Our small school district environment provides a sense of family and community.
  • Providing academic opportunities is the central focus of our District.
  • We support student activities, community service, and opportunities to succeed.
  • Community involvement and efficient use of resources is essential.
  • Our students learn best from a dedicated and motivated staff.
  • We challenge our students to acquire personal and professional life skills, and to develop good citizenship.
  • All of us are responsible for ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.

Strategic Goals:

GOAL CATEGORY 1: COMMUNICATION

GOAL STATEMENT

To build a collaborative partnership in our school and our community with open, transparent communication building trust and positive culture (school spirit).

  • Transparency
  • Building connections with all stakeholders
  • Building unity across the ACS District
  • Encouraging utilization of District resources throughout the community

GOAL CATEGORY 2: CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

GOAL STATEMENT

The Adirondack Central School District is committed to supporting and sustaining a safe, respectful and accepting environment.  

  • Foster a mentally and emotionally supportive environment for all members of our school community
  • Survey stakeholders/seek feedback
  • Counseling services
  • Wellness Center

GOAL CATEGORY 3: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

GOAL STATEMENT 

The district will provide an educationally sound and fiscally responsible budget that supports students in achieving the vision and mission of the district.

  • Create, expand, and sustain educational opportunities for all stakeholders
  • Develop and expand community-based opportunities

GOAL CATEGORY 4: GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT

GOAL STATEMENT

The Adirondack Central School District is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program with customized learning for each learner to reach their maximum potential with high expectations ensuring students are prepared for chosen life endeavors. 

  • Increase graduation rate and increase Regents with Advanced Designation and/or Honors
  • Increase performance on State exams – focus on growth scores not just proficiency
  • Increase participation rates on state exams
  • Decrease students needing AIS (academic intervention services)
  • Increase students in advanced courses (AP, college, honors and advanced)
  • Increase students earning Seal of Biliteracy and soon Seal of Civic Readiness