Page Middle School

SCHOOL BELIEFS

1. Student learning is the chief priority for our school.

2. All students can learn.

3. Student performance improves when high expectations are held.

4. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

5. Teachers, administrators, students, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.

6. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

7. A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.

8. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, produce quality work, and be actively involved in problem solving.

9. Curricula and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities and instructional approaches to accommodate differences in learning styles.

10. The availability and use of technology by staff and students must continually evolve and improve in order to prepare students for the twenty-first century.

11. Frequent and positive communication between parents and teachers promotes student success.

12. Students need to develop an awareness and appreciation of the environment and their roles as environmental stewards.