Strategic Framework

List of 5 items.

• I. Educational Excellence and Innovation

  We believe that educational innovation and academic excellence are paramount to Park City Day School.
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  Early childhood, elementary, middle and secondary schools must evolve and change to teach children to engage and solve problems with enthusiasm and confidence and to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners with the diverse skills necessary to lead great and giving adult lives. Therefore, we will:       

  • Support educational innovation and exemplary teaching and learning
  • Embrace our “Strive for Five” school values: Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork and Compassion
  • Promote authentic, experiential education
  • Strive to address student’s individual needs
  • Infuse appropriate technology and innovation into teaching and learning
  • Serve the communities in which we live

• II. Teaching Excellence

  We believe that remarkable, dedicated teachers are the foundation for exemplary schools – past and future.
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  While education is and must evolve, student-teacher relationships will remain the hallmark for inspiring lives and fostering an environment of engagement and learning. Therefore, we will:

  • Attract and retain the very best teachers and staff
  • Support continuing education and teacher improvement programs
  • Purposefully promote educational innovation
  • Achieve recognition for excellence in teaching and learning

• III. Family and Student Engagement

  We believe that Park City Day School will continue to thrive and grow as its students and families remain committed to the school’s visions and goals.
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  PCDS will foster a diverse, nurturing and supportive environment that will allow students to gain confidence, a feeling of self-worth, learn to appreciate their strengths and how to meet and overcome challenges. Therefore, PCDS asks that:

  • Students will give their full and best efforts at PCDS, at home and in the community
  • Parents (and families) will strive to give all that they can -- in terms of time and resources -- to support our students and school
  • Alumni (both students and their families) will remain involved and supportive of our vision and goals

• IV. Growth

  We believe that Park City Day School is poised for growth and expansion to meet the community’s demands for an exemplary, vibrant independent school alternative.
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  Therefore we will:

  • Expand enrollment in a controlled and appropriate way
  • Add classrooms and common space to support expanded enrollment
  • Examine and evaluate expansion to include 9th grade and a high school
  • Adopt a campus master plan consistent with financial capabilities and planning
  • Generate financial support to enhance and grow facilities and programs

• V. Visionary Stewardship

  We believe that Park City Day School will reach the apex of its potential through dedicated volunteerism, philanthropic support and the healthy discourse promoted by enlightened governance.
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  Therefore, the Board of Trustees will:

  • Adhere to the school’s DNA statement and Mission
  • Utilize NAIS/NWAIS resources to ensure best practices
  • Promote broad community involvement in governance
  • Adopt, monitor and update the PCDS Strategic Framework
  • Develop the school’s philanthropic resources and culture
  • Practice fiscal prudence