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Student-Centered Work: We support an educational approach that is focused on individual development where students are actively engaged in their own education.
Lifelong Learning: We develop skills that will allow us to continue to grow and learn even after we leave school.
Academic Achievement: We appreciate and recognize academic excellence.
Differences in Learning Styles: We recognize that people learn differently and we adapt accordingly.
Quality Student Assessment: We assess a student’s performance on the basis of a broad spectrum of work that is representative of the individual’s talents and skills.
Cultural Diversity: We value the diversity in gender, ethnicity, and race that is present in our larger community.
Respect for Others: We respect and appreciate the differences and similarities of others.
Taking Risks: We encourage each other to take risks in order to achieve our goals. We recognize and learn from our mistakes.
Responsible Citizenship: We care about our school and community. We participate in community activities and work to preserve and enhance our environment.
Democracy: We respect and value the views of others and encourage participatory decision-making.
Self-Reliance: We inspire confidence in ourselves and in others. We take responsibility for our own actions.
Home/School/Community Partnership: We recognize the important part to be played by parents, teachers, administrators and members of the business, government and social communities.
Peter Kirk Elementary