I’m happy to share that our Board of School Directors approved the Apollo-Ridge Comprehensive Plan last night. The plan has now been submitted to PDE for review. This work reflects many conversations, ideas, and teamwork across our district.
As part of this plan, we adopted a new mission:
Growth First. People Always.
And a new vision:
We envision a community that strives to be more today than yesterday — growing together to create a brighter tomorrow.
These statements remind us that strong relationships, continuous growth, and support for every student remain at the heart of what we do.
Our educational values emphasize that:
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Every student, staff member, and family deserves respect, kindness, and a safe learning environment.
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All learners can succeed when given meaningful, challenging opportunities.
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Families, staff, and students work together to develop the whole child.
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Viking Pride comes from effort, achievement, and a commitment to excellence.
Our main goals include:
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Improving student growth and achievement in Math across all grade levels.
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Improving student growth and achievement in ELA across all grade levels.
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Providing career awareness and readiness opportunities for students in grades 2–12 through Smart Future Assignments.
By graduation, we want every Apollo-Ridge student to:
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Have explored possible career paths,
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Better understand their interests and strengths, and
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Complete a job-shadow experience and final presentation.
Thank you for the work you do each day to support our students and one another. This plan reflects our shared commitment to growth, connection, and student success.
Together, we continue moving forward — growth first, people always.
A-RSD Comprehensive Plan – Curriculum – Apollo-Ridge School District