Defining a Prepared Citizen to Align High School Visions with Community Expectations: A Qualitative Study

Date of Award

5-1-2025

Degree Name

Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations

Department

School of Education and Health Sciences

Advisor/Chair

Kevin Kelly

Abstract

This study explores the concept of a “prepared” citizen in the context of high school education, focusing on how Mountain View Public Schools (MVPS) can assess and align their curriculum with community expectations of graduates. The research aims to define what it means to be a “prepared” citizen, drawing on qualitative data from interviews. Stakeholders from various community sectors, including school leadership, local businesses, post-secondary schools, and law enforcement will contribute to this definition. The study seeks to bridge the gap between academic success (e.g., graduation rates) and broader community goals by identifying behavioral indicators of prepared citizens and methods for measuring them. The findings will help MVPS evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of their vision statements.

Keywords

Prepared citizen, community expectations, academic success, behavioral indicators, vision effectiveness

Rights Statement

Copyright 2025, author.

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