MISSION: Provide an outstanding education                        

VISION: To provide a unique, culturally relevent, high quality education for all students

 
OVERAL GOALS:

                The overall goal of the Skeetchestn Community School is to provide a culturally relevant, high quality education for all students that prepare them for the next phase of their educational journey.

 

CURRICULAR EMPHASIS:

                It is essential that all students are provided the opportunity, within the appropriate environment, to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and mathematics. School staff must also strive to develop each student’s sense of independence, self-esteem, self-discipline, and ability to work both independently and with others.

               

                In developing the annual Social Instructional Plan, Grade and Course Plans, Master Lesson Plans, and Lesson Plans, and Lesson Plans, Skeetchestn Community School Administrator, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants shall keep in mind the following basic principles:

The “core curriculum” will include BC Provincial curriculum as designed for each grade level.

There will be Secwepemc language instruction as well as an emphasis on Secwepemc Culture, both directly and integrated into other aspects of the daily instruction, in balance with other school subjects. Where possible the traditional seasons will be practiced by all

There will be emphasis on physical education, where possible combining physical activities with traditional ways.

Annual, seasonal, and daily lesson planning is essential and will be practiced by all teaching staff.

Curriculum will be developed for multi-grade classes.

“Challenges”  will  be  designed  for  all  students  at  all  grade  levels  that  will  provide  opportunities  for each student to reach his or her maximum individual potential.

Special needs programs support will be provided for all students who require assistance.

The  use  of  Integrated  Resource  Program  (IRP’s)  is  compulsory  where  appropriate  in  the  planning  of instruction.

Regular, comprehensive, evaluation and assessment of students is essential, and reporting, and reporting on progress will adhere to the published format and timelines.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
The  current  educational  goals  should  be  based  on  the  School’s  FNSA  Assessment, Assessments by the Ministry of Education, Independent Schools Branch, Community Strategic Plans, surveys and assessment of school practice carried out independently by the school a party designated by the Skeetchestn Community School Board of Governors or the Skeetchestn Indian Band Chief and Council. The original survey based goals of the school (Qwickwiyelst) should be considered in as far as they are relevant and attainable. As well as the original goals of the school. Goals should be managed with success in mind and the use of an overall SMART Plan:

1.     Specific

2.     Measurable

3.     Attainable

4.     Rewarding

5.     Traceable

 
STUDENT WORK ETHIC:
Students are expected to take responsibility for their academic improvement and behavior toward others.
COMMENT: Parents and staff are encouraged to remind students in positive, respectful and energizing ways, that students in their classes are working toward their own self-improvement and that though their daily personal commitments students can make their own life at the school, home or in the community an exciting experience.