Strategic Plan

Vision of the Student Experience

¡Somos Mount Vernon! Together we empower each other to Belong, Dream and Achieve. Mission statement

Our Core Values

Student Centered

We hold essential student voice, experience, and choice in empowering them to share decisions
that impact their learning, development and futures.

Unified Community

Together we unite a diverse community of students, staff, families and neighbors, to place students
at the heart of our collective effort. We are dedicated to building on the strengths and assets of our
students to ensure each student reaches their greatest potential and contributes to a vibrant global
community.

Academic Excellence

Every student can achieve and we are committed to delivering rigorous, relevant learning that
empowers them. By embracing diverse needs and fostering inclusive environments, we remove
barriers to success through continuous improvement and meaningful feedback, we inspire critical
thinking, curiosity and growth of every student.

Background of the Strategic Plan

The Mount Vernon School District 2025-2031 Strategic Plan is the roadmap for the future of our schools. Shaped by the voices of the Mount Vernon School District community, this plan will led our district over the next six years, enhancing policies, programs, and practices that prioritize student achievement, equity, and innovation. The process of developing this plan was truly collaborative, with more than 2700 educators, parents, students, administrators, community members, and board members lending their voices to help create this roadmap.

Goals and Outcomes	Performance Targets by 2031
Goal 1. Community of Belonging and Engagement Increase the number of students who feel a sense of belonging (feel acknowledged, experience positive adult connections and peer acceptance). (Common District Wide Survey) Increase the number of students who are engaged in school (feel safe, active participation by students and families, experience academic challenge, and utilize student voice). (Common District Wide Survey) Increase the number of students who attend school at least 90% of the school days	10 out of 10 students will report feeling a sense of belonging and engagement in school per survey responses. 9 out of 10 students will attend school 90% of the time.
Goal 2. Strong Foundations TTK-5 Increase the number of students achieving grade level proficiency in reading by the end of 2nd grade (IRLA/ENIL) Increase the number of students achieving grade-level proficiency in writing by the end of 2nd grade (ARC writing) Increase the number of students achieving grade-level proficiency in math (SBA) Increase the number of students demonstrating developmental proficiencies by the end of Kindergarten (WA-Kids)	9 out of 10 students will be at and above proficiency in reading, writing and math at the end of each grade level. 9 out of 10 students served in the Dual Language program will be at and above grade level in their native language at the end of 5th grade. 8 out of 10 elementary students meet proficiency on the WIDA assessment by 5th grade.
Goal 3. Grade Level Mastery Increase the % of students meeting grade-level standards in all classes (all content areas) for all OSPI-identified categories (grades) Increase the % of students making accelerated academic growth in literacy (more than 1 year’s growth) (Metric: STAR, SBA, LEXIA, WIDA, IXL)	9 out of 10 middle school students will demonstrate mastery of learning standards in all classes. 9 out of 10 students entering 6th grade below grade level will demonstrate high growth in literacy. 8 out of 10 multilingual learners proficiency on the WIDA assessment within 6 years.
Goal 4. Navigating for the Future Increase the number of students on track for graduation with 6 credits by the end of grade 9 Increase the number of students participating and completing a course of study in their home language (dual language program) Increase the number of students graduating Increase the number of students completing rigorous capstone courses (ex. AP, Dual Language, Preparatory CTE, College in the High School) Increase the number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) Increase the number of students passing all classes Increase the number of students with a completed High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) aligned to their future goals and designed to support student choices Increase the retention of students after one year in college or career.	9 out of 10 9th graders will be on track to graduate with 6 credits earned at the end of 9th grade. 50% of students will complete a course of study in their home language. 10 out of 10 students will graduate from high school. 10 out of 10 students seeking post-secondary education will complete the FAFSA/WASFA.