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NORTH ADAMS ELEMENTARY

"Working together to prepare students for a life long journey of learning……Destination……Excellent with DISTINCTION

 

BELIEF STATEMENTS

WE BELIEVE THAT:

* ALL children can learn.

* children are our most important asset.

* teamwork by all stakeholders is essential to creating a child-centered environment.

* there must be a balance between work, rest, and time to be actively involved with family, friends, community, and/or the spiritual aspects of our lives -- if we are to be truly effective.

* the students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, educational community, board of education, and the general public share

responsibility for the fulfillment of this mission.

* we maintain a stewardship over each individual child in this school.

* school employees are accountable for the work they do and for the things over which they have control.

* our school must provide a caring, friendly, and safe climate for learning.

* our school is an integral part of and belongs to our community.

* our school facilities and equipment must be able to support a quality education.

* each of our individual communities are of equal importance and must be valued for their contribution to the whole school.

* learning brings joy and is a lifetime pursuit.

* high expectations of individual behavior and achievement will encourage each student and school employee to realize his or her potential.

* adherence to basic principles and common human values is essential to the existence of society.

* planning, guided by our mission statement, is necessary to ensure a future marked by continuous improvement and pride in our school.

DEFINITION OF KEY TERM IN OUR MISSION

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE - Having high expectations and standards for students, in a supportive environment; everyone is proficient; all people work together toward continuous improvement; providing a variety of learning experiences; an environment in which high self-esteem and challenging active learning is promoted.