Falls Church City Public Schools
2006 – 2012 Strategic Plan

FCCPS Mission and Values

The Falls Church City Public Schools, in partnership with our families and community, educates and challenges every student to succeed and become a responsible and contributing member of the global community.

We value our students and believe that

• decisions of the Falls Church City Public Schools must be based on the needs
  of students;
• students learn best in a secure environment that includes a rigorous and
  challenging curriculum and a climate of high expectations and academic
  excellence;
• measurable and achievable student goals must guide teaching and learning; and
• schools that value diversity and promote lifelong learning and responsible
  citizenship provide students with the foundation for success in a global
  community.

We value our staff and believe that

• a highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff is key to effective learning; and
• collegiality, collaboration and teamwork are essential.

We value our independent public education system and believe that

• small classes and small schools are the foundation for academic excellence;
• data must be used for continuous improvement in teaching and learning; and
• the necessary resources must be provided to support student achievement.

We value our partnership with the community and believe that

• our schools must be responsive and accountable to the community; and
• community involvement strengthens our schools.