Page last updated 2009-09-18

Our Mission

In partnership with the community, we ensure that each student will have the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes to be a lifelong learner, a contributing citizen and a productive worker in a changing and increasingly diverse world.

Student Goals

We will focus all efforts to help each student develop the necessary knowledge and experiences to

• read and communicate effectively;
• think critically and solve problems;
• develop a positive self-concept, respect for others and healthy behavior patterns;
• work effectively in groups as well as individually;
• develop creativity and show appreciation for the arts;
• demonstrate civic, global and environmental responsibility;
• recognize and value diversity among people;
• and exhibit technological literacy.

Organizational Effectiveness

As an organization, the school district will

• focus on student outcomes and quality of all services;
• be a learning organization that continuously assesses and improves;
• have high level of teamwork and trust;
• involve people in making decisions that affect them;
• value and celebrate diversity among people of all cultures and abilities;
• refuse to tolerate racism, discrimination, harassment, and prejudice;
• continue to develop and support a high quality staff;
• actively seek and value input from the community;
• and provide a welcoming, open door environment for parents and community.

Active Partnerships for Learning

Our partnership with students, families, businesses and the broader community will:

• provide for the safety and welfare of all children;
• be driven by a commitment to public education;
• focus on student needs;
• make full use of community resources for learning;
• operate from a spirit of mutual respect, trust and interdependence;
• and encourage active participation in the educational process by students, families, businesses;
• and the entire community.