Foster a Positive, Inclusive Environment
Hanover strives to create an environment that is welcoming and positive, empowering, inclusive and safe for students, staff and parents. This environment will promote strong social/emotional development, responsibility, and opportunities for every student to grow and graduate with the knowledge, skills and character to find success in life.
| Strategic Priority Two: | Foster a Positive, Inclusive Environment That Directly Supports Academic Achievement (updated 9/17/2025) |
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| Why is this a priority? | The Hanover School District feels the best way to graduate every student is to make sure every student feels like he or she belongs at school. This cannot be achieved without having a staff that also feels valued and appreciated as individuals and professionals. Why is this still a Priority? |
| Action steps related to the priority | Action Steps Related to Strategic Priority 2 (updated 9/17/2025) 2.1 Original Goal: Students responsible for their own learning Refined Goal: Create systems that support student engagement and academic responsibility with direct connections to learning outcomes 2.2 Original Goal: Maintain positive learning environment Refined Goal: Create classroom environments specifically designed to maximize learning for developing students 2.3 Original: Original Goal: Educators feel valued and want to come to work Refined Goal: Retain effective educators who can drive academic improvement in challenging circumstances 2.4 Original: Original Goal: Build family, school, and community partnerships Refined Goal: Engage families and community specifically to support academic recovery and student success |
| Evidence of Implementation | Evidence of Implementation for District Priority 2 (updated 9/17/2025) 1. Student Accountability and Attendance Systems 2. Positive Learning Environment Implementation 3. Staff Empowerment and Professional Growth |
| Evidence of Impact | Evidence of Impact for District Priority 2 (updated 9/17/2025) 1. Attendance and Engagement Targets 2, School Climate Targets |