Belief Statements

We believe...

1. Learning is a life-long process.

2. Every individual has the potential to learn.

3. Schools help students develop socially, emotionally, aesthetically, intellectually, vocationally, and physically.

4. Education must take place in an atmosphere supportive to learning.

5. Education should be systematic, planned, and varied.

6. Education is the responsibility of the school, family and community.

7. Parental support enhances a student's achievement.

8. Individuals have the right to an education that allows them to reach their fullest potential.

9. Quality of instruction directly affects the level of learning.

10. The higher the expectation, the greater the achievement.

11. Education is essential for the continuation of a democratic society.

12. Individuals have the right to be treated with respect, regardless of background and social status.

13. Our primary responsibility is to prepare all students to be competitive and productive in a global society.

14. Communication is essential to the learning process.

15. Achievement should be recognized and rewarded.

16. Money is not the only solution to educational problems.

17. Educators must be positive role models.

18. Educators teach and model values in their interaction within the school and the community.

19. Schools must be success oriented.

20. Academic achievement is measurable.

21. Educators are accountable.

22. All programs within the school system must work together for growth and success.

23. Educators create the environment for change which is necessary for growth.

24. The school must be an integral part of the community.

25. Each individual is valuable and important to society.

26. Educators promote the value of education.

27. Students should be taught to be wise consumers and producers while conserving resources.

28. Educators teach work ethics.