School Philosophy

In order to achieve its purposes, the school must keep the nature and interests of its students clearly in mind while guiding them toward seeing and understanding things, which they normally 'would ignore. The school must be aware of and respond to the unique learning styles of its students. School staff members must be aware of and teach to the multiple intelligences exhibited by its students. School staff members must understand and implement standards-led education throughout the district. Students will learn more when presented with real-life problems and situations to solve. Staff members must utilize multiple types of assessments, including performance-based assessments when evaluating students. Staff members and students must fully utilize the technology which has now become a way of life in the twenty- first century .The school must encourage relationships among its students in which each individual respects the intellectual, social, and physical rights of all people.

If this relationship is to be achieved, then staff members must respect students and their opinions. They must become aware of each student's background and special needs, and take an interest in the whole child. In return, the responsibility rests upon students to give each teacher the respect, effort, and cooperation necessary for the education process to be efficient and successful.

Staff members must have respect and support for one another and for the disciplines of other teachers. An atmosphere must exist in which teachers can express their opinions to the administration while being willing to implement programs with which they might not always agree, but which have been determined by the Board of Education to be good for the district. A mutual respect should exist among staff members, administrators, and board members so that a free exchange of ideas is possible. All of the adults in the school community should realize that their joint purpose is to provide the best educational opportunities possible for the district's students.

(Board Policy AD - Adopted: September 19, 1998; Revised: March 20, 2000)

Vision Statement

(Board Policy AEF - Adopted: April 20, 1998; Amended: November 15, 1999)

District Mission

(Board Policy AEF - Adopted: April 20, 1998; Amended: November 15, 1999)

School Objectives

I. Self Realization

A. Teach students to express themselves knowledgeably and understandably.
B. Stimulate an inquiring mind and an appetite for learning.
C. Help students reach their potential through realization of their strengths and weaknesses.
D. Foster development of moral character so that students can give responsible direction to their own lives.
E. Promote an interest in physical as well as intellectual exercises by encouraging social activities, personal hygiene, team work, and good sportsmanship in the development of leisure time activities.

II. Human Relationships

A. Teach, through example, a respect for humanity, courtesy and proper social behavior.
B. Foster an appreciation of the home and family as a social institution.
C. Instill an awareness of oneself as an individual as well as a member of a group through the development of self-discipline and self-control in interaction and association within our society.

III. Civic Responsibility

A. Teach students respect for law and authority.
B. Give students a working knowledge of the past while making them aware of their obligations to the future of our society.
C. Help students better understand the responsibilities and rights that accompany citizenship in a democracy.
Promote and develop an interest in the current events taking place in our society and the world around us.

IV. Economic Efficiency

A. Guide students through careful career development to activities and vocations which they will find rewarding, enjoyable, and of benefit to society.
B. Encourage students to practice the kind of discipline in their activities that will be expected of them in their vocations and society.
C. Equip students to be educated consumers, informed and skillful buyers, and prepared to plan the economics of their own lives.

(Board Policy AEA - Adopted: July 20, 1987)

School Improvement Plans

High School Improvement Plan

Condensed High School Improvement Plan

Middle School Improvement Plan

Elementary School Improvement Plan

School Report Cards