District Vision & Beliefs

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North Star

North Star Goal

Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.

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Call to Action

RISD will build upon students’ individual strengths so that all will grow and graduate empowered with knowledge, life-ready skills, and a vision for how to thrive.

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Beliefs

To ensure academic success for all RISD students, we believe…

  • In creating a safe learning environment that empowers every student in RISD to take risks, be creative, find acceptance, and grow.
  • That education is an effective tool that can prepare every student in RISD for life after high school, including teaching of life skills.
  • Every student in RISD will have the capability and desire to learn and rise to the level of expectations for individual success.
North Star

Beliefs

To ensure academic success for all RISD students, we believe…

  • In creating a safe learning environment that empowers every student in RISD to take risks, be creative, find acceptance, and grow.
  • That education is an effective tool that can prepare every student in RISD for life after high school, including teaching of life skills.
  • Every student in RISD will have the capability and desire to learn and rise to the level of expectations for individual success.