Bill Snyder 16 Goals & EVHS Mission/Vision

So I know that I am a little bit biased because of my alumni status...but I just had to share a link to a site dedicated to the 16 Goals that are the benchmark of the coaching success of Bill Snyder and the K-State football team.  It is a compilation of videos explaining the application of the 16 Goals within the program....http://www.kstatesports.com/16goals/

The following is an excerpt from a description of the 16 Goals....
"The 16 goals form the foundation for success, and create the work ethic and discipline that goes with them. With players and coaches from all backgrounds, having a single set of core values unifies them under one vision. If each adheres to the goals as individuals, then team success will follow.
Snyder believes the 16 goals are not only critical to success on the field, but also in everyday life. Once someone has dedicated themselves to doing things the right way, their chance of success in any field is dramatically increased."

I believe that EVHS has a direct parallel with what is going on with K-State football.  Our development of a mission and vision statement last year gives us the capacity to build the same kind of success that happened at KSU.  By having some straight-forward and consistent principles in place we can move our organization forward.

Our Mission:  (What are we here to do?  What is our purpose?)

“Educating Every Student for Success”

Our Vision:  (What are our dreams, aspirations, vision of the future?)

“Expect More”

Core Values: (What does our community represent?)

1.       Ethical Behavior – we shall conduct ourselves by virtues such as honesty, trust, integrity, and mutual respect.
2.      Excellence – we will not back down from the expectation that our achievements can reach the highest of standards.
3.      Relationships – we believe that a school functions only when we are here with the purpose to support each other in our common endeavors.
4.      Experience – we want to offer the chance for everyone to engage, set goals, and move forward in experiences that maximize their potential.
5.      Enthusiasm – school spirit can take many forms and we want to embrace an environment defined by friendly, polite, uplifting, and cheerful interactions.

Commitments: (What will it look like if we are doing our job?)

1.       Serve the Students, Families, and Staff who make up our community.
·         We want to do our best to meet the needs of a diverse population by including everyone from our community in our process and outcomes.
2.      Achieve excellence in the areas of Academics, Athletics, and Activities. 
·         We are focused on a balanced approach that provides opportunities for students to connect and experience success in everything we offer.
3.      Build programs designed to provide Rigor, Relevance, and Results. 
·         What we are doing here is preparing students for life beyond high school and the only way to do that is with high expectations that produce results.
4.      Expect Respectful, Responsible, and Accountable behaviors.
·         We believe that this commitment can be achieved by following three simple rules.  Know Right from Wrong and Do What's Right!  Always Do Your Best!  Treat People with Respect!