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Creating a Class Mission Statement. Steps for Creating a Class Mission Statement. In small groups, answer the following questions using short phrases: WHAT should our class accomplish? (Recorder #1) WHAT do we have to do well together in our class? (Recorder #2)
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Steps for Creating a Class Mission Statement In small groups, answer the following questions using short phrases: • WHAT should our class accomplish? (Recorder #1) • WHAT do we have to do well together in our class? (Recorder #2) • HOW will we make this happen? (Recorder #3)
Class Mission Statement Examples Team Name: Change Agents The mission of Mrs. Korman’s 3rd period Honor’s Chemistry class is to work together to master the expectations of Honor’s Chemistry. Team Name: Wildcats The mission of Ms. Saufley’s 5th period Systos 1-2 class is to work together to accomplish individual and class goals in a safe and respectful environment. Team Name: X vs. Y The mission of Mr. Evan’s 1st period College Algebra class is to collaborate with peers and Mr. Evans to master the concepts of College Algebra.
Steps for Creating a Class Mission Statement(Recorder #4) Next, create a mission statement that your group think fits our class well. Remember - good mission statement is only 20-30 words! Team Name: The mission of Ms. Mort’s ____ ELA block class is … Your mission statement will answer the following questions: • WHAT should our class accomplish? • WHAT do we have to do well together in our class? • HOW will we make this happen? - NOW let’s come up with a name for our class!
Steps for Creating a Class Mission Statement Start your mission with the following phrase, The mission of (teacher’s name) (class period or suggested class name) is to…(finish the mission statement). (RECORDER #4) Your class mission should be clear, concise, and written in student-friendly language. Your mission should be 20-30 words total.
Posting and Sharing your Class Mission Statement • We will all sign this mission statement. We will hang it on the back wall in the back of the room. • As a student of this class, you are committing to upholding the mission, and I am committing to aligning class activities to our mission statement which should match the state standards. • We will refer to this mission often. I will post this mission in our classroom and on my web page; I hope you will share it with your parents, too!