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Cordova City School District

Cordova, AK, USA

The Cordova School District is committed to providing opportunities to challenge students in setting and pursuing their goals.

We utilize our unique natural surroundings and active involvement of parents and community to provide a safe learning environment that offers challenging curricula and activities while developing successful, responsible citizens for the future.

Guided by our Strategic Vision, we believe that community involvement in the learning process is key to student success.  Our goals and objectives are foundational to student achievement, whereby: 

 foundational to student achievement:
1.    Students Are Prepared With Permanent Skills
       a.    Core values foster success;
       b.    The 5 C’s (collaboration; communication; creativity curiosity; and critical thinking) build                             
confidence and character;
       c.    Well-rounded experiences develop responsible global citizens; and
       d.    Perspectives beyond one’s self are cultivated.

2.    Students And Staff Are Empowered To Take Risks
       a.    Welcoming challenges in the new norm;
       b.    Curiosity is encouraged;
       c.    There are multiple pathways to success; and
       d.    Reflecting on mistakes is a learning opportunity.

3.    Real-Life Learning Opportunities Are Accessible
       a.    Meaningful instruction and learning is applied to real-life contexts;
       b.    Practical application of skills is promoted; and
       c.    Relevant skills support navigating change in a dynamic world.

4.    Healthy Environments Are Nurtured
       a.    A culture of inclusion values individual and collective acceptance;
       b.    Social & emotional learning competencies are taught;
       c.    Supportive relationships are developed; and
       d.    Investment in learning supports ownership, respect, and pride.

5.    Our Community Is Engaged
       a.    Community expertise is valued;
       b.    Volunteerism builds connections;
       c.    Diverse partnerships inspire student interests; and
       d.    Education takes place in all parts of the community.