EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MISSION

We have a shared mission at East Elementary School: At East Elementary, our mission is to promote student perseverance, reinforce positive behaviors, as well as educate and prepare the world’s upcoming citizens.

EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VISION

We have a shared vision at East Elementary School: At East Elementary, we strive to create life-long learners, encourage community partnerships, and create a safe, positive culture that empowers students beyond the classrooms.

EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BELIEFS

The faculty and staff at East Elementary School believe that:

1. Education is essential to the vitality of the community.
2. All students, parents, teachers, and stakeholders share the responsibility for upholding high expectations in school work and behavior.
3. A high-performing learning culture is promoted to students by encouraging them to do their personal best.
4. Parents, teachers, administrators, students, and stakeholders work together to uphold the school's beliefs, mission, and vision.
5. Communication between and among stakeholders is essential for student success.
6. Standards-based instruction must be used to achieve the school's goals in student learning.
7. Through sound instructional processes, we can achieve 15% school-wide proficiency growth.
8. Practical assessments are used and reviewed to keep track of student progress and make decisions about student learning.
9. Grade level meeting/staff meetings promote the use of shared decision-making processes through weekly teacher collaboration.
10. School should be a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
11. Students strive for positive behavior and are encouraged by staff to be ready, responsible, and respectful.
12. Students should be given equal opportunity to participate in activities that allow them to achieve proficiency and beyond.
13. Policies and procedures must support the school's goals for student learning to benefit the students.
14. There is a positive link between daily school attendance and academic achievement.