Mission and Belief Statements
Mission Statement:
The mission of Academy School District 20, dedicated to national and
international standards of excellence, is to educate every student
through a comprehensive and academically challenging curriculum taught
in a safe and nurturing environment. We challenge students to pursue
dreams, succeed with integrity, and contribute meaningfully to a
diverse society.
Belief Statements:
We believe that:
- The education of each student is a responsibility shared by students, families, schools, and communities;
- Creative and critical thinking and openness to new ideas stimulate learning;
- Each individual is worthy of respect;
- Each individual achieves best in an environment where physical and emotional safety are secure;
- Personal integrity is essential to individual success;
- Quality education is vital to our community;
- Learning is a lifelong endeavor;
- Each individual learns in a variety of ways and has vast learning potential.
Adopted by the Board of Education - October 10, 2002 |