Mission

Our vision, as a community of learners, is to actively engage people in the pursuit of learning and to intentionally empower them to be productive contributors to society and the world.

Our mission is to teach all students to be successful lifelong learners.

• Teach - To provide instruction and guidance
• All students - Each and every student enrolled in our schools
• Successful life-long learners - Knows how to acquire and apply information

Our strategy to achieve our mission is to . . .

1. Build an Effective Partnership with the school community “Ensuring that everyone is included, informed and involved.”
2. Maintain a Safe and Caring Environment “Establishing a secure climate that celebrates diversity, kindness & acceptance.”
3. Define Clear Standards and Expectations “Identifying the skills and competencies to be achieved by students each year.”
4. Make Learning Connections through Active Engagement “Linking instruction across subject areas and to real world applications through direct and experiential participation.”
5. Conduct On-Going Assessment for Continuous Improvement “Evaluating student progress, staff performance and program effectiveness and adjust for enhanced student achievement.”

• Partnership - We are students, families, educators and community working together.
• Educational Excellence - We promote the highest standard of quality education producing confident, self-reliant and determined learners.
• Diversity - We respect, understand, and accommodate the varied individual needs, abilities and cultures of our learning community.

• All children can be successful lifelong learners.
• There are significant differences in the way individuals learn.
• All children should have equitable access to quality education.
• The best education is tailored to the individual needs of each child.
• A well-educated public is the foundation for a strong community and society.
• Education must help children develop the skills to adapt to a changing world.
• District 74 schools create the best learning opportunities for children by fostering a partnership with families, business and community.
• Educational professionals who are committed to children’s education and respected for their skills are vital to the effectiveness of our schools.
• District 74 schools are accountable to parents and community.
• School board members, as elected leaders, serve best when envisioning more effective schools and developing strategic plans to achieve them.