We serve over 2,500 students with a variety of thoughts, beliefs, perspectives, and experiences. We seek to inspire every student every day with quality instruction that promotes creativity, growth, character, individual strengths and a lifelong love of learning. We use the 5D framework of teaching & learning for teacher evaluation and growth.
Community & Staff Engagement
We are committed to transparent, open, and collaborative partnerships with our students, families, staff, and community. Our schools and district use a variety of communication tools to communicate with our students and families, including weekly newsletters, Anacortes Pride newsletter, press releases, and regular emails.
Shared Decision Making Process
Equity
Our school district board of directors and staff believe it is both a moral and ethical responsibility to provide access and opportunity for every student; to address the specific and differing abilities and needs of all learners; to eliminate social, racial and economic barriers; and to understand and celebrate differences. Schools have a responsibility to equip students to be inquisitive, thoughtful, engaged members of a diverse and evolving world. We are in the business of teaching students how to think critically, not what to think.
Addressing Concerns
Complaints from individuals concerning school-related issues, including instruction, discipline, transportation or building management should be directed to the appropriate level of response. We follow an established chain of command in addressing concerns and complaints.
District Chain of Command Procedure
Most complaints are resolved by addressing the person(s) closest to the situation. If you are unable to resolve an issue at its point of origin, you should attempt to resolve it at the next higher level. Contacts should be made in the following sequence:
- Classroom Teacher or Staff Member
- Building Principal/Program Manager
- Program Directors
- School District Superintendent
- Board of School Directors
For some complaints, district policy may direct the process and ultimate deciding authority. For questions, please contact the Superintendent's Office (360) 503-1211 or information@asd103.org
Other Resources
Policy 2331: Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers
Procedure 2331-P: Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers
Policy 4220: Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs
Procedure 4220-P: Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs
All district policies can be found here: Policies and Procedures