The Core Values position statement established by the Board of Trustees is italicized below. The subsequent bulleted descriptions and Bible references provide a partial explanation of each of these organizational core values.
Jesus Christ is central to Morrison Academy’s values.
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Reference – Core Values Position Statement
The Vision For Our Learners (VFOL) position statement established by the Board of Trustees is italicized below. The subsequent bulleted descriptions provide a partial explanation of each of the six components of this vision statement.
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References: VFOL Position Statement
VFOL Middle School Version
VFOL Elementary Version
VFOL Chinese Translation
All of the adults at Morrison Academy think God made you pretty special!
We want to see you grow in lots of ways ….
As a Christ follower —This one is REALLY important! This means that you respect God and understand that the bad stuff you do (sins) can be forgiven because Jesus already paid the ultimate punishment. You try to do what the Bible says you should do and make good decisions that would please God. You also need to accept that “God made you special, and He loves you very much!”
As an effective communicator –This is an easy one! Basically, we want you to be able to read, write, and speak really, really excellently! It’s also important to work well in groups and with other students and adults, because that’s what most people have to do in the “real world.”
As a critical thinker —Yep, this is important! God gave you a brain, and we want you to use it! Solving problems, being creative, and pushing yourself to really, really think about something are definitely good things! We’ve got some big plans for you in every subject area, and we want you to do your best.
As a life-long learner —Have you ever wondered why some people in this world never want to leave school?! Teachers are great examples of life-long learners, and we want you to be one too! LLLs are curious about the world around them, use lots of technology, and try to figure things out using different methods.
As a moral and ethical citizen —Oh, yeah! This is an important one. You’ve heard about being a good citizen since Kindergarten. Respecting others, having some self-control, and keeping a positive attitude are things you just have to do. Not only is this fair to others, but it’s what God wants us to do! When you make decisions while thinking about what would please God, you’re being a moral and ethical citizen.
As a steward of quality of life —This one is fun, but it’s not as easy as it sounds! First of all, you have to remember to think of others first—this shows that you have a “servant’s heart!” It’s also really important to take care of your body: eat right, exercise, take baths, brush your teeth, and all those other things your Mom tells you to do! The last thing you need to do is realize that because God is the Creator of all things, He made us to create too. This means that it’s important to appreciate things like art, music, theatre, and dance. To appreciate something doesn’t mean that you have to do it or even love it—it just means that you understand that it’s something special!
Morrison students want to be:
“The purpose of Morrison Academy is to meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries throughout Taiwan.” This purpose statement, established in organization’s bylaws means the Board of Trustee’s strategic decisions are made in accordance with the needs of the missionary community.
Morrison Academy guarantees all students attending the school receive equal access to educational programs. All students are treated equitably and with respect.
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References: Purpose Statement
Morrison Christian Association Bylaws, Article III
Morrison’s professional learning community uses the School-Wide Appraisal (SWA) process to routinely analyze a variety of assessment data to improve student learning and monitor alignment with the organization’s position statements.
The following SWA surveys and assessments have been aligned with the organization’s position statements. The SIP Coordinator manages the implementation of the SWA calendar, and monitors SWA benchmarks for each of the surveys and assessments.
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Process
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Reference Policy 1170 Alignment with Purpose, Vision & Core Values