Welcome to the Strafford R-VI School District website
STRAFFORD R-VI SCHOOLS
Strafford R-VI Schools has been rated as “Accredited with Distinction” by the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education since 1999.This is the highest level of accreditation
that the department awards to public schools in Missouri.Small class sizes, technology access and
dedicated staff members are advantages for the 1,100 plus student
population.The campus consists of
preschool/daycare, elementary, middle, and high school facilities.
Mission Statement
Strafford R-VI School will develop the potential in every
student by providing a learning environment conducive to developing mature,
responsible individuals who contribute to our changing society.
Beliefs
The
Strafford R-VI School District believes that ………..
-Every student
is unique and capable of learning in different ways at different rates.
-Every student
should have caring, competent teachers.
-Every student
deserves a safe, healthy, and drug-free environment.
-A diploma of
graduation should represent a high level of competency.
-Achievement
should foster the development of healthy self-esteem.
-The wise
management of our physical and human resources is necessary.
-Good
communication among parents, school, and community is vital.
-Parental
involvement is vital to each student’s success.
-We must pursue
educational research to maintain relevant instructional practices.
Vision Statement
The Strafford community will graduate individuals with the
skills to be productive, responsible citizens.We will work together to create and maintain an atmosphere which
supports high expectations of achievement and encourages each student to
develop a personal vision early in life.We will promote school and community-pride and support the pursuit of
excellence in all endeavors.
Goals
1. The Strafford R-VI School District will strive to decrease the dropout rate by increasing the graduation rate through student achievement.
2. Over the next MSIP cycle period, students will maintain or improve stated mandated assessment scores to reflect Performance Standards.
3. The Strafford R-VI School District will continue to maintain and review the condition of existing facilities and update the master plan to insure a positive and safe learning environment.
4. The Strafford R-VI School District will enhance student achievement by implementing the use of proven technologies into the educational process and incoporating technology related skills and knowledge into the curriculum at all levels.
5. In order to improve student achievement, the Strafford R-VI School District will prioritize funding so that well - qualified staff members are attracted and retained; and building level expenditures for students are maintained or increased.
6. The Strafford R-VI District will increase student achievement and school pride with involvement in community, staff, and parents.
Community Information
Strafford, MO, population 1,845, is located in Missouri's Greene county, about 10.6 miles, east of Springfield on Interstate 44 and 149.5 miles southeast of Kansas City.
From 1990 to 2000 Strafford's population grew by about 58%. It is estimated that in recent years Strafford's population has been growing at an annual rate of slightly more that 1.25%.
