Belief Statements
"WE BELIEVE..."
-All children can learn.
-Most children can/do achieve more than they think they can.
-Promoting self-esteem and self-respect helps students learn to their full
potential.
-In providing a safe environment.
-In providing a comprehensive education (e.g., art, music, foreign
language).
-Extra-curricular activities are an important part of the educational
program.
-In educating and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
-Students should respect others.
-The decisions we make today impact tomorrow.
-The ability to embrace change is essential.
-Learning is a lifelong process.
-The school and community are interdependent.
-Education is not a series of isolated experiences.
-The school district needs to be fiscally responsible.
-Mistakes can be valuable learning experiences.
-Students should learn to think critically and communicate effectively.
-In promoting good citizenship and strong moral values.
-Parental involvement at all levels (elementary, junior high, high) is
important.
-All school leaders need to lead by example.
-Graduates should be able to live independently and be able to
“self-advocate.”