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.

• By recognizing that there is absolute, universal Truth.
• By teaching that the truth is revealed in the Word of God.
• By experiencing the truth that can be known in the person of Jesus.

• By humbly striving to do our best for the glory of God.
• By providing generous educational resources and modern facilities.
• By investing in ongoing professional learning and curriculum development.

• By providing co-curricular activities that enable students to develop the gifts He has given them.
• By fostering mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth.
• By organizing holistic outreach programs that encourage a lifestyle of service.

• By understanding Morrison Academy’s role in supporting missionaries.
• By equipping staff and students to engage in missions as a bridge to the broader community.

• By being thankful for the privilege of supporting parents in their God-given role of training their children.
• By valuing a supportive relationship between teachers and parents.
• By encouraging all parents to engage in their children’s school activities.

• By recognizing that the best context for learning is within caring communities.
• By fostering nurturing relationships between teachers and students.
• By demonstrating an attitude of service.

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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.

• appreciate who God is and His provision for reconciliation through Jesus Christ
• apply Biblical principles and values into life situations
• accept his/her self worth as God’s creation

• read and write skillfully and purposefully
• demonstrate competence in speaking and listening
• contribute to groups collaboratively with interpersonal skills

• analyze, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize concepts within various contexts
• utilize mathematics to problem-solve effectively
• create original products and works with high standards

• maintain intellectual curiosity
• utilize the scientific inquiry method
• utilize technology appropriately

• make ethical decisions from a Biblical perspective
• respect persons of other ages, races, cultures, faiths, and values
• demonstrate self-control in attitude and behavior

• serve others generously and compassionately
• maintain disciplined health habits
• appreciate the performing and visual arts

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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:

• pray
• read your Bible
• make wise decisions
• love & honor God
• respect yourself because God made you
• think about things that would please God
• see others through God’s eyes

• read
• write
• speak
• be a good group member
• be a leader

• problem-solve
• creatively think & do
• be a mathematician
• be a scientist

• curious
• use technology
• do “just for fun” reading & writing
• try something new

• respect others
• show self-control
• make decisions that please God
• be fair & kind to others

• think of others first
• have a servant’s heart
• exercise your body
• keep your body clean
• exercise your mind
• eat healthy foods
• play or listen to music
• create or look at art
• participate in or watch a performance

“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

1. Data collection: The SIP Coordinator collects the data, organizes it into disaggregated reports, and posts these reports on the web.
2. Analysis: SAC-level administrators facilitate the dissemination and collaborative analysis of these reports.
3. Action steps:
   1. Collaborative teams on each campus use the data to set campus, department, and team goals
   2. Parent Advisory Committees use the data to analyze school programs
   3. SAC uses the data to set SIP goal setting
   4. The Board uses this data to monitor program alignment with position statements.
4. Reporting: Findings are disseminated by the Dir of Publications and SAC-level administrators.

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Reference Policy 1170 Alignment with Purpose, Vision & Core Values