3000 - Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program fixed A successful educational program also depends on innovation at the individual school level. The board is committed to allowing administrators at individual schools to develop and implement plans necessary to ensure the educational success of their students.

The board will provide an educational program that offers students the opportunity to receive a sound basic education. The program will meet statewide instructional standards as prescribed by the State Board of Education. The board believes that the administrators of the educational program also must strive to provide each student with the opportunity to:

  1. develop sufficient ability to read, write, and speak the English language and a sufficient knowledge of fundamental mathematics, and physical science to function in a complex and changing society;

  2. develop sufficient knowledge of geography, history, and basic economic and political systems to make informed choices with regard to issues that affect the student personally or affect the student’s community, state, and nation;

  3. develop sufficient knowledge of geography, history, and basic economic and political systems to make informed choices with regard to issues that affect the student personally or affect the student’s community, state, and nation;

  4. learn to be responsible for and accept the consequences of his or her conduct and academic performance;

  5. develop the capacity to examine and solve problems;

  6. foster respect and appreciation for cultural and ideological diversity and differences;

  7. develop the ability to be productive in a team environment;

  8. learn and acquire the skills necessary for a lifetime of continuous learning and adaptation to change in the workplace and society;

  9. prepare for challenging curriculum beyond secondary school and when possible, complete high school courses required for college entry in less than four years

  10. achieve high levels of success in a rigorous curriculum;

  11. acquire the skills needed for technological literacy in a rapidly changing world; and

  12. remain in school and earn a high school diploma and, when appropriate, earn additional college credit.

These goals and objectives of the educational program will be used to guide administrators, teachers and the board in all of their duties, including curriculum development, selection of materials and issues related to instructional time.

Legal References: G.S. 115C art. 8 pt. 1; 115C-12(32), -12(398), -36, -47, -15; Leandro v. State, 346 N.C. 336 (1997); State Board of Education Policies GRAD-006, SCOS-016

Cross References: Board Authority and Duties (policy 1010), Curriculum Development (policy 3100), Selection of Instructional Materials (policy 3200), Counseling Programs (policy 3610).

Adopted: 2000-09-11

Revised: 2006-03-20 2012-04-16 2013-12-10 2018-03-13