As we near the end of the school year, it’s important to remember that our work continues year-round, and we’ll be planning non-stop for our students to arrive for next school year.
Not to shorten the summer or spoil all the fun that you undoubtedly have planned, here’s a look at what we’ve been working on to put our new long-range plan into motion.
In December, our Newport News School Board approved our new five-year strategic plan, Elevate 2030: Empowering Every Learner, and its accompanying Profile of a Learner. It’s designed to outline the priorities of the board and school division leadership to guide their work.
We’ve been shaping the specific steps to reach the goals.
The Mission for Elevate 2030: We cultivate and empower every student’s potential through high-quality, rigorous instruction, personalized support and strong relationships. In partnership with families and communities, we elevate learning experiences that prepare students to thrive as engaged learners, adaptable individuals and confident contributors: community, college and career ready.
The Vision: Elevate. Empower. One NNPS.
The Strategic Goals
Academic Literacy Goal: By 2030, 90 percent of students in grades 3 and 5 will be proficient in reading and math, with steady annual growth and a focus on closing achievement gaps.
Culture of Advancement Goal: By 2030, we will increase student engagement and successful completion of advanced learning opportunities across all areas of the curriculum, while maintaining strong academic growth at all grade levels to ensure students are prepared for future-ready pathways.
Workforce Readiness Goal: By 2030, we will increase the number of students who graduate workforce-ready, equipped to enter high-demand careers and meet the needs of a changing economy.
Civic and Business Partnerships Goal: By 2030, all students in grades 6–12 will engage in real-world learning experiences that connect them to their communities and prepare them for future success.
Elevating Our Identity Goal: By 2030, Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) will strengthen the district’s image through consistent storytelling, elevating community pride and the celebration of student and staff success.
NNPS students embody our Profile of a Learner and the Virginia Profile of a Graduate attributes of Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Communication and Citizenship.
NNPS Profile of a Learner
Academically Prepared: Literate and workforce minded, ready for future endeavors
Emotionally Intelligent: Navigate life and relationships with empathy and self-awareness
Leader: Lead with purpose, influence and integrity beyond the classroom
Reflective: Think critically to grow and make meaningful life choices
Innovative: Solve problems with creativity and a future-focused mindset
Resilient: Respond to challenges and demonstrate self-directed learning
Each of these areas represents a point of emphasis the Newport News School Board has identified. Our staff will now work to specifically implement how to accomplish each one.
Hopefully in reading descriptions of all of the facets of our new blueprint, you were able to see areas where your time and talents, your community and your business can be utilized. Together, we can work toward these goals while creating bright futures
that will carry today’s students into their roles as tomorrow’s community
leaders.
