Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements
Mission:
Students and staff are a learning community participating in a global society.
Vision:
Members of the school communities work to help every child succeed. Evidence of this success is visible throughout the schools and the community.
Students and staff:
- are curious, active and responsible participants in the learning process
- feel challenged to be lifelong learners and risk-takers
- use time and space flexibly
- respect themselves, each other, and property
- use advanced technology to discover, create and communicate
- contribute to the greater communities
The schools:
- are safe, inviting and well-equipped
- are stimulating learning environments
- are hubs for community activity
We believe that:
- it is the responsibility of schools to help students acquire knowledge and learn skills
- it is the responsibility of schools to help students develop curiosity and the attitude to be a continuous learner
- everyone in our learning community must have an opportunity to learn in a way that honors his or her diversity and fosters self-esteem
- the school communities must provide different learning environments to suit students needs and interests
- each school must be an engaging and productive environment
- each school must be attractive, clean and safe
- the communities should provide for and support their schools
- everyone's future depends on our students learning to be responsible, respectful, knowledgeable and reflective citizens
7.22.98, reviewed 7.7.00