SFPS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

SFPS Vision: "Unity is strength. Learning is everything. Dreams are unlimited".

CS Vision: "Sustainable community schools co-created through collaboration, data, and advocacy for all Santa Fe Public Schools students".

Alignment: The CS vision operationalizes the "Unity is strength" aspect of the district vision by using community collaboration and advocacy to ensure that student "dreams" are truly "unlimited" through sustained support systems.

SFPS Mission: "To ensure every student a safe, high quality, and engaging education which values diversity, equity, and social justice and fully maximizes district & community resources".

CS Mission: "Engage in holistic approaches that create positive school cultures centered on students and families and help them reach their potential".

Alignment: The CS mission directly supports the district’s goal of "maximizing district & community resources" by serving as a "whole-child, equity-centered strategy" that integrates services like mental health, physical wellness, and basic needs into the school culture.

Core Values and Beliefs: The shared values reinforce a commitment to equity and the "whole child":

SFPS Core Beliefs: Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice

SFPS Core Beliefs: Strong and Committed Relationships

SFPS Core Beliefs: Safe and Nurturing Environments

Family voice data reinforces the strength of the school community, with one family sharing: “Amy Biehl is a true community of parents and educators who love our Trailblazer family,” and another noting, “A warm and welcoming community of teachers and staff.”

Communication at Amy Biehl is identified as a critical strength, with families noting “very communicative, always engaging with the kids” and “what I like most about the school is the communication between parents and staff.”

A member of the White Tigers S.B.L.T. on how their Community School is so relevant:

“We are trying to generate a sensitivity towards families, whatever is available in the community, as a resource, being sensitive to parents about what they need to support their students.”

A Senior at Santa Fe High School:"I have seen how Community Schools make a real difference for students who might otherwise struggle with challenges outside of school. Such as, several classmates have shared how receiving winter coats and access to healthy meals has helped them feel more comfortable and confident at school. Teachers also mention that when students basic needs are met, they are more engaged and motivated in class. Families appreciate having a direct connection to resources and support, which makes them feel valued and included. Community Schools have created a stronger sense of belonging and well-being for everyone at Santa Fe High School".

As the academic year concludes, students across the Santa Fe Public Schools Community Schools have shown impressive dedication while navigating their final quarter. Beyond the celebrations of Teacher Appreciation Week, end of year concerts and performances and many family events, the focus has remained steady on the rigorous completion of standardized assessments and final exams. This period serves as a pivotal transition, highlighted by Robing Ceremonies, scholarship awards, and graduation festivities at campuses like Santa Fe High School. These milestones celebrate the "unlimited dreams" of students who have been supported by a holistic "Culture of Care from Kinder through 12th Grade, ensuring that every graduate and promoted student is prepared for their next chapter with a strong sense of belonging and achievement.