Series 100 – Educational Philosophy

Key for reading DMPS Policies:

(BP) = Board Policy. Responsibility for policies with this designation lies with the Board of Directors.

(AP) = Administrative Policy. Responsibility for policies with this designation lies with the Superintendent and Superintendent’s designee(s).

Policies

Policy 100 (BP): Guiding Principles

Students will demonstrate proficiency and understanding of a rigorous core curriculum:

  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in literacy, mathematics, and science.
  • Students will demonstrate financial and economic literacy.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the value of fine and performing arts in society.
  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in technological and information literacy.

Adopted: October 15, 2019
Last Review: October 15, 2019

Policy 101 (BP): Goals of Public Education in the Des Moines School System

See Board Policy Governance – Guiding Document 4.1 Student Expectations Policy and Guiding Document 4.2 Board Belief Statement.

Mission Statement

The Des Moines Public Schools exists so that graduates possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful at the next stage of their lives.

Vision

Becoming the model for urban education in the United States.

Revised: October 15, 2019
Last Review: October 15, 2019