About Our School
In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, it is CMSD’s vision that each of our learners, both each of our scholars and each of their educators, is individually and collectively presented with academically intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their productive struggle and allows them authentic opportunities to demonstrate their work and their learning of academic content and transferable skills in a joyful and adventurous environment.
East Clark's Mission/Vision
Vision Statement
At East Clark, we envision an equitable, just, and academically rigorous education system where every learner—both students and educators— is consistently engaged in intellectually challenging tasks. These tasks will foster productive struggle and provide authentic opportunities to demonstrate mastery of academic content and develop transferable skills. All learning will take place in a joyful, adventurous, and inspiring environment.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to ensure that every student receives equitable access to rigorous instruction and the necessary supports every day, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global society.
Goals
- Foster a Safe and Inclusive Environment: Create a school culture where all students feel valued, safe, and intellectually stimulated.
- Deliver High-Quality Instruction: Implement equitable, data-informed, differentiated, and student-centered teaching that encourages inquiry, project-based learning, and deep exploration of content.
- Support Professional Growth: Provide meaningful professional development and continuous support for staff to enhance student outcomes and overall school achievement.
Elements of The Cleveland Plan
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High-Quality Schools for Every Child: Ensure that every child in Cleveland has access to a high-quality school, and that every neighborhood offers a variety of excellent school options for families to choose from.
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Unified Standards and Collaboration: Build a district where both district and charter schools are held to the highest standards and collaborate to achieve significant academic gains for all students.
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Autonomy with Accountability: Provide excellent schools—regardless of the provider—and grant them autonomy over staffing and budgeting in exchange for strong accountability for student performance outcomes.
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Empowered Educators and High Expectations: Foster an environment that values and empowers principals and teachers as professionals, while maintaining high expectations for all students.
To schedule a tour or to enroll your child in our school, please call 216-838-0650.
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