My Value Promise
Timothy M. Dixon
As instructional leader of Waycross Middle School, I accept the responsibility of preparing Ware County children to be good citizens and future leaders. I will always put the learning opportunities for all students first and foremost. I recognize in order for me to accomplish this task, I have to include all stakeholders which include students, parents, teachers, staff, business partners, and the community.
For parents and students who attend Waycross Middle School, I promise to fulfill the established Ware County Model for Achievement and Accountability, which hinges on modeling a partnership of success between our school board, school superintendent, and me. I promise that students will have a safe learning environment and that all activities will be student-focused. I promise that Waycross Middle School will employ highly qualified teachers, use teaching strategies that are research-based, and enhance technology resources available to both teachers and students. I promise that teachers will teach each student with respect and that we treat each child as an individual. Teachers will communicate regularly with parents to ensure that their child experiences success at Waycross Middle School. I promise that by working together, every student who leaves Waycross Middle School will be prepared for Ware County High or any other high school in America.
I promise teachers and employees that I have a vision that is complimentary to the Ware County School System’s vision of being ranked among the leading middle schools in Georgia in student achievement. I promise that I will have courage in decision-making. I promise that I will see all members of the faculty and staff as experts in their own right- as uniquely important sources of knowledge, experience, and wisdom. I promise to teachers that I will provide an environment where everyone feels free to develop and share new ideas. I promise that I will be passionate about our vision and I will constantly sell the vision to all stakeholders. I promise to communicate with all employees daily. Furthermore, I will be visible to teachers and staff, and will have an open door policy.
I promise the businesses and citizens of Ware County that Waycross Middle School will accept the responsibility of developing our school’s most valuable resource- our children. I promise to communicate our mission, to provide data for you to evaluate our progress, and to listen to your opinions and concerns. I promise that Waycross Middle School will be data-driven in making decisions and that our teachers and staff will be compassionate with the children you entrust to us.