The mission of the Aztec Municipal School District, as an innovative partnership with our community, is to ensure that all students develop a strong educational foundation, demonstrate a commitment to learning, strengthen their moral character, and become responsible citizens through instructional programs that challenge and inspire excellence in a safe and caring environment.

• The family is the primary influence in the development of the individual. 
• A common set of moral values and ethical principles are essential for the stability of any society. 
• Everybody has worth and can make valuable contributions to society. 
• Each person is responsible for his or her own actions. 
• A strong work ethic is essential to personal success. 
• Knowledge and learning creates opportunities and enhances the quality of life. 
• A safe environment is essential to one's ability to work and learn. 
• The education of children is the shared responsibility of our community. 
• Learning is the responsibility of the individual. 
• Every individual can learn. 
• Higher expectations produce greater results. 
• Service to others is vital to the community. 
• Schools are accountable to the communities they serve. 
• Belonging, feeling loved and positive self esteem are essential to an individual's growth and development. 

2009 – 2010

Approved by the Aztec Board of Education May 19, 2009

1)  To continue implementing strategies to improve NMSBA scores

a)     All schools will meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) by increasing the percentage of students scoring in the proficient or advanced categories on the 2010 NMSBA in Language Arts.

b)    All schools will meet the NCLB AMO by increasing the percentage of students scoring in the proficient or advanced categories on the 2010 NMSBA in Math.

2)     To increase Relationships, Rigor and Relevance

a)     All teachers will be provided training in the Rigor and Relevance Framework and will be required to implement instructional strategies learned in training sessions as measured by:

i)      Peer observations

ii)     Principal observations

iii)    Student survey

iv)    Classroom walk-throughs

v)     Lesson Plan reviews

b)    All students will experience a personalized education as measured by:

i)      Student Surveys

ii)     Continuous improvement feedback tools

iii)    Individual Academic Plans

iv)    Student comments

v)     Peer Observations

vi)    Principal Observations

vii)   Student planners

c)     All Aztec staff will build healthy relationships with students, all other staff, parents and the community, as measured by:

i)      Surveys

ii)     Phone logs

iii)    Character Counts tickets

iv)    Classroom walkthroughs

v)      Qualitative rubric