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Priorities

MCS Priorities

PURPOSEFUL LEARNING - GROW, DISCOVER & CHART YOUR PATH

  • Interdisciplinary Pathways and Creative Scheduling — Pathways and schedules support limitless learning
  • Responsive and Personalized Professional Learning — Agile personalized professional learning pathways for each Mason staff member
  • Learner Centered Systems of Support — Aligned systems ensure learners thrive 
  • Portrait of a Comet/ My Mason Journey — Each learner discovers and shares their strengths and dreams

MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES - INSPIRE, EMPOWER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • DREAM Centers & Learning Parks — Innovative spaces inspire Comets to dream big and take action
  • Peak Moments — Memorable experiences create an inspiring, energized learning community

CONNECTED COMMUNITY -BELONG, THRIVE & BUILD COMMUNITY

  • Service Learning — Comets serve and shape our community in powerful ways
  • Family Welcome Systems and Centers — A world-class welcome experience that exceeds new families’ expectations
  • Wellness Opportunities — Mason City Schools is known as a community of well-being

LEGACY INVESTMENT - ENVISION, DEVELOP & SUSTAIN MASON QUALITY

  • Future-Focused Staffing and Program Models — Recruiting and retaining the best staff and educators in the world
  • Next Gen Mason Quality — Fiscally responsible solutions sustain excellence
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Mason's Comet Compass Explained

INSPIRATION

North -> East  SET VISION | EXPLORE | LEARN | STUDY
  • Description: This phase is all about generating enthusiasm, curiosity, and learning. It's the initial spark that motivates further exploration.
  • Experiences: Activities might include brainstorming sessions, inspirational talks from educators or experts, and exposure to innovative teaching methods or technologies.

INVESTIGATION

East -> South - RESEARCH | INVESTIGATE | PILOT | EXPERIMENT | DESIGN | EVALUATE FEASIBILITY
  • Description: Initial ideas are explored by gathering information, researching best practices, and evaluating feasibility.
  • Experiences: Staff might participate in professional development, workshops, pilot programs, attend conferences, or visit other schools to observe techniques.

IMPLEMENTATION

South -> West - EXECUTE | IMPLEMENT | APPLY | ANALYZE | SCALE
  • Description: This is the action phase where plans are executed. The focus is on practical application of the ideas within the school environment.
  • Experiences: Teams engage in exploring opportunities will analyze what they have piloted and learned while exploring opportunities for scaling ideas.

INVESTMENT

West -> North - REFINE, SOLIDIFY, REFLECT, COMMIT, SUSTAIN, CHART LONG-TERM PLAN
  • Description: The final phase focuses on scaling and refining the outcomes and solidifying the new practices. This includes reflecting on what has been learned and making commitments to sustain successful initiatives.
  • Experiences: Analyzing feedback from all stakeholders, adjusting methods based on results, and planning for long-term integration of successful innovations.