To discover the community's attitudes, opinions, experiences, and needs for the future of students in Pickens County, the district invited students, parents, staff members, schools, community & business leaders, and other interested members of the public to contribute their thoughts and ideas to the process.

The web-based survey had one open-ended question and was promoted and available throughout April and May 2022.

QUESTION: If SDPC were building the district from scratch, what would be your TOP THREE priorities for students?

652 responses

• Great authentic and thoughtful feedback!

• Surfacing priorities include:

  • Strong instructional base

  • Safety

  • Increasing opportunities for students

• View FINAL Community Survey Results

As the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) is undergoing a refresh of its Core Values, Beliefs, Mission, and Vision Statements we asked the SDPC Staff to reflect on 5 specific areas to help shape our future vision.

The web-based survey with several open-ended questions was promoted and available throughout April and May 2022.

QUESTIONS:

1. Our Beliefs - What should be included in our Beliefs?

   • Some of the most successful teams and organizations thrive due to a strong belief statement and system. Something that communicates who they are and what they believe to be true about the world that then informs what they do.  A “we believe” statement tells people why you are doing it and that's critical to our success. 

2. Core Values - What should be included in our Core Values?

   • Values refer to principles or standards of behavior; they detail what is important in how we behave and what we demonstrate with our character. 

   • These are the central ‘cultural cornerstones’ that frame how SDPC deals with our students, our employees, partnerships, and stakeholders.

     • Examples: loyalty, fairness, courage, compassion, respect, etc.

3. Mission - What should be our Mission Statement?

   • Generally, a mission statement can be described as a statement that defines what the job of the school district is—its unique purpose and function.

   • A mission statement usually tells not only why the school district exists, but what it intends to accomplish and whom it serves. Mission statements define our purpose and our primary objectives. They are set in the present tense, and should explain why SDPC exists. Mission statements tend to be short, clear and powerful.

4. Vision - What should be our Vision Statement?

   • A vision statement will also define our purpose, but it will focus on our goals and aspirations. These statements are designed to be uplifting and inspiring. They're also timeless.

5. TAGLINE - What should be our Tagline?

   • A tagline is a memorable motto or phrase that's designed to serve as a permanent expression of the district’s greater purpose and mission.

   • Please share your thoughts/ideas regarding a tagline for SDPC.

123 Responses (Individual, Grade-level, And School-wide)

• Surfacing Priorities:

  • Career Readiness

  • High Achievement

  • Personal Responsibility

  • Responsible Citizenship

  • Providing A Welcoming, Happy, Safe, And Supportive Learning Environment

• View FINAL SDPC Staff Survey Results