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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 210. State Department of Education |
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Chapter 35. Standards for Accreditation of Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Subchapter 3. Standards for Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Part 1. STANDARD I: PHILOSOPHY (AND/OR MISSION) AND GOALS |
SECTION 210:35-3-6. Written statement of philosophy and goals
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- There shall be a written statement of philosophy and goals, which is the governing document for the school and its program, with provisions made for review and appropriate modification.(1) The statement shall be developed with appropriate participation by the school staff, parents, students, and community representatives.(2) The statement shall reflect the individual character of the school. It shall be in harmony with:(A) The state's philosophy.(B) The district's philosophy.(C) The characteristics of its youth and adults.(D) The principles and spirit of American democracy.(3) The statement shall reflect an understanding of the abilities and learning requirements and provide an assurance that students have equitable opportunities to develop competencies in the basic skills and higher order thinking skills.(4) The statement shall contain priorities for the school's various responsibilities. Implementation of such priorities shall be evident in the educational program.