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Dear MCS Families:
This year we are focused on embedding common language around our (5) five
MCS Core Values: Love for Christ, Exemplary Academics, Whole Child Focus, Connected Community and Culture of Innovation. We will intentionally integrate each of these values into all of our programs; from the classroom to sports events, chapels, service projects, campus speakers, communications and development efforts, so they have naturally become part of our MCS cultural experience.
So what are core values? And why are they important - especially now?
As we are faced with the conflict of an increasingly secular society, our school finds itself a fortress against this uncertainty because we are centered in Christ, our rock and foundation. In order to make sure that we continue to lean on His Word for wisdom, grace and peace, we have developed indicators for these values that guide our focus for academics, spirituality and programs.
Core values support the vision, shape the culture and reflect what the school values.
They are the essence of Mariners Christian School's identity - the principles, beliefs and philosophy of who we are, why we exist, what we stand for and strive to accomplish. Core values help us make intentional decisions every day at MCS.
Understanding our core values will help us internalize how we are unique and remarkable compared to other private schools. Our values will be shared with the greater community in which we live through stories about our students, families and staff. These stories help to differentiate us while building brand equity. Our values define the WHY? of the MCS brand. (Why do you send your children here? Why should someone consider our school for their children? Why MCS over another choice?) These values communicate to parents, students and prospective families what is important to us as educators, administrators and parents. Our core values influence our behavior as we live them out each day for all to see. They serve to inspire us and also inspire others. Core values contribute to the overall success of our school organization and they shape our culture from the playground to the classroom to the dinner table to our communities.
Do you know our Core Values?
One of our big goals for the 2017-18 school year is to ensure that all of our parents, teachers and staff know and understand the core values that drive our culture and school mission on a daily basis. In the following weeks before Thanksgiving, I will be taking us through the MCS 5 Core Values, sharing one per week.
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