O'DONNELL I.S.D.

MISSION STATEMENT

THE MISSION OF THE O'DONNELL I.S.D. IS TO UNDERSTAND THAT A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION CONSISTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD RESULTING EVENTUALLY IN A PERSON CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING SUCCESSFULLY TO LIFE IN A CHANGING SOCIETY.  THIS GOAL WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AS WELL AS THE FACULTY, BY DEMONSTRATING PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR, BY SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND BY CREATING A LEARNING ATMOSPHERE IN THE CLASSROOM TO THE DEGREE THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MASTER THE BASIC SKILLS.

DISTRICT LONG RANGE
ACADEMIC GOAL

To reach the state performance standards for all student groups, as measured by the Academic Excellence Indicator System, by demonstrating exemplary performance in Reading and Writing of the English language and in the understanding of Math, Science and Social Studies by the school year 2001-2002.

O'DONNELL I.S.D. BASIC BELIEFS

Individuals need to be responsible for their own actions.
Individuals deserve to live and work in a safe environment.
Individuals possess the capacity to learn.

LEARNING IS LIFE LONG