Policy Reference: AE(LOCAL); Educational Philosophy
*Established by Board of Trustees, January 2024
Goals
Student Achievement
Amarillo ISD will increase student achievement for all students.
Student Transition
Amarillo ISD will graduate every student prepared to succeed in their chosen life path, for example, college, career, or military service.
Cost Effectiveness
Amarillo ISD will use resources to ensure academic achievement by all students.
Customer Service
Amarillo ISD will build positive relationships with its stakeholders in a safe learning environment.
Quality Staff
Amarillo ISD will recruit, develop, and retain a quality and diverse staff.
Priorities
Safety and Security
Continue to harden schools and provide systems and support personnel to ensure school is a safe, secure place for students, staff, and stakeholders.
College, Career & Military Readiness
Improve college/career/military readiness outcomes by preparing students for life outside of school and beyond high school.
Early Literacy
Focus on early literacy to improve reading achievement and ensure all students are reading on grade level by third grade.
Achievement Gap
Work to close achievement gaps among all subpopulations.
Leadership/Citizenship
Foster leadership and citizenship in students by promoting responsibility, accountability, and discipline.