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Mission and Goals

Our Mission and Vission Statement

The Siletz Valley Charter Schools’ mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and transparent educational environment that empowers students to become productive, engaged members of society.  We are committed to fostering full inclusion, nurturing each child's unique potential, and preparing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in their future pursuits. 

2024-25 SVS Board of Directors Adopted Goals and Benchmarks 
  1. Using grade level benchmarks and student work K-12:
    1. Student skills will be assessed by teachers, parents, and by students themselves.  
    2. 90% of students will show growth toward grade level benchmarks each quarter. 
    3. Students, Parents and Staff will complete surveys two times a year. (Title I, Youth Truth) 
  2. Increasing learning opportunities for grades 8-12 that explore post-secondary options
    1. Expand Dual credit offerings in CTE programs
    2. Offer dual credit coursework at OCCC for grades 11 and 12
    3. Explore career connections and opportunities in Siletz
    4. Include real-life, hands-on learning opportunities at every grade level.
    5. Develop in-house Alternative Education Program (Options)
    6. Teach students elements of Google platform for assignments to be processed and completed (Spreadsheets, Docs, Meets, Slides, AI etc.)
    7. Explore Retention incentives for activities like SMILE Club. (Tribal incentive programs)
  3. Building a Strong Inclusive Community 
    1. Engage Family and Community Council as a conduit for information to share with the Board. (The Board will coordinate participation to ensure compliance with Meeting Law.) 
    2. Create Community Work Sessions: 
      1. Joint meeting with Tribal Council - 
      2. Community Work Session-City Hall, Fire and Law Enforcement. 
      3. Strengthen Connection to LCSD and engage with LCSD Board in Bond development in order to obtain necessary bonds fund to sustain Siletz Valley School facility.
  4. Providing Transparent Program Information and Support for Parents Helping Students at Home
    1. Written Program Information - Annual Plans K-5
    2. Written Course Descriptions and Teacher Classroom Expectations
    3. Updated Parent/Student Handbook
    4. Curriculum Night to review information with parents.
    5. Staff recognition program
    6. Volunteer and Community recognition program (Provide Awards at Open House?)
    7. Increase dialogue and communication to build relationships. Utilize all possible multimedia to promote school, and inform the public of events and activities.
  5. Staff Growth Opportunities:
    1. Staff will be evaluated every year. An evaluation calendar will be provided to the board. 
    2. The Board will evaluate the superintendent/principal quarterly on progress toward Board Goals
    3. Staff will be provided professional growth opportunities 2-4 throughout the year, providing staff with a process for requesting additional high-interest training that is beneficial to the school. (Place process in staff manual.)
    4. Some training should have an emphasis on hands-on project based learning
  6. Additional forms of accountability for the school that creates innovative measurement tools which demonstrate growth in the above board goals.  
    1. School Incidents 
    2. Teacher Growth
    3. Student Growth
    4. Attendance 
    5. Communication - meetings with Parents/Community/Tribal Council