Vision Statement

The Sutton Public Schools will provide the community with a physically and emotionally safe learning environment with access to the most modern technology and curriculum available.  Pre-school programs will be provided within an integrated setting.  The K through 12 curricula will be coordinated, facilitating grade level transitions and integrating subjects through common themes.  Adult education programs will offer life long learning opportunities.  The teaching and support staff will be highly qualified, furthering their professional development through continuing education.  The school campus will accommodate the student population, allowing for small class sizes and special use classrooms.  The students, parents, teachers and support staff will work cooperatively.  Each individual will be challenged to meet his or her maximum potential.  A strong school-parent-community involvement will be the foundation in bringing the Sutton School System closer to our vision.

The School Committee further defined its vision statement during their two budget preparation meetings late in 2005.

Vision:

Sutton School District is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.

Possible Measures of Sutton School District Performance

  1. Standardized test scores

  2. Class size

  3. Number of graduates attending a four-year college program

  4. Student success after graduation

  5. Diversity/comprehensiveness of offerings

  6. Equity of offerings

  7. Robust extra-curricular activities

  8. Frequency and diversity of recognition

  9. AP test results, number of AP offerings

  10. Percentage of highly qualified teachers

  11. Professional development offerings

  12. Percent of Sutton children not attending school at Sutton Public Schools

  13. Community views schools as clean and well maintained

  14. Science and technology offerings

  15. Availability of state of the art labs for library, technology, and science

  16. Age and availability of materials