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School Design Basics Worksheet

A community group is planning a new high school. Use the case study and activities to build a clear identity, make practical choices, and explain how the school will create value for students and the wider community.

Case file: Harbor Point High

A nonprofit group has received a three-year grant to open Harbor Point High in a growing coastal town. Families want students to graduate ready for college, careers, and civic life. Local employers report that new hires need communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The grant can fund start-up costs, but the school must build lasting partnerships and use its budget carefully. The planning team wants a welcoming culture where students feel safe, included, and challenged.

1.Match each school-design concept with the description that fits it best.

Vision
Mission
Culture

B. A picture of the future the school wants to help create
A. The shared behaviors and expectations people experience each day
C. The school's present purpose and the work it does to serve people

2.Which statement is the clearest vision for Harbor Point High?

To become a community where every graduate is prepared to contribute, adapt, and thrive.
To run classes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and provide lunch.
To teach students the required subjects and follow all school rules.
To purchase new computers and open a library.

3.The planning team can initially fund only one major program: (A) a career-partnership program with local employers, including project mentoring, or (B) a school branding campaign and building-name signs. Which should it prioritize to support the stated needs? Explain your choice using two details from the case file.

4.Which option describes what the school does now, rather than a desired future or a daily behavior?

We will be the region's most trusted school for opportunity and innovation.
We help students learn through challenging coursework, real-world projects, and supportive relationships.
Students and staff listen respectfully and include different perspectives.
Every graduate will shape a better future for the community.

5.A draft says, “Our mission is to be the best school and have happy students.” Identify one weakness, then rewrite it so it names whom the school serves and how it creates value.

6.True or false: A school’s culture is shaped only by its written rules, not by everyday decisions and interactions. Correct the statement if it is false.

TrueFalse

7.A proposed vision says, “Every student will thrive through curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful work.” Name two values this communicates and describe one decision about teaching, student support, or partnerships that would make the vision believable.

8.The start-up budget is tight. Rank these priorities from 1 (most urgent) to 3 (least urgent) for opening a safe, effective school: accessible learning materials; a large decorative entrance sign; staff training in inclusive classroom practices. Explain your top choice.

9.Give one similarity and one important difference between a school’s mission and a business’s mission. Use the idea of the people each organization serves.

10.Write a short pitch for Harbor Point High that could persuade families and potential community partners to support it. Include one vision idea, one practical part of its mission, and one example of the culture people should experience. Explain how these pieces fit together.