MISSION
To provide educational, recreational, cultural, social and economic improvement programs to families to improve the quality of their lives.
VISION
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when everyone works together. That’s why strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that people of every age, income level and background have the opportunity to learn, develop, grow and thrive to be positive contributing members to the community. We strive to put the following values into practice in everything we do
Commitment to children, families and the community
- Making decisions and committing resources to attain each student’s success
- Seeking out and connecting with families and the community
- Relentless focus on positive outcomes
Respectful and caring relationships
- Establishing positive relationships based on trust and respect
- Valuing the contributions of all stakeholders
- Using our school’s vision to guide intentions, motives and actions
Cultural competence
- Capitalizing on the beneficial value these differences bring to our school
- Honoring the values, rights and responsibilities of each individual
- Developing age respectful expectations of students
- Understanding individual differences
Integrity
- Maintaining the highest standards of behavior, ethics, fairness and honesty
- Committing to doing the right things for the right reasons
- Having a proactive and positive attitude
- Demonstrating fairness in our judgments and action
- Creating a safe, risk free environment
Responsibility
- Fulfilling commitments and promises through fact-based decision-making and problem solving
- Taking ownership of our own behaviors
- Seeking opportunities for continuous improvement
- Collaborating to meet common goals
Connectedness
- Teaming through internal and external partnerships
- Aligning efforts for the common purpose of each student’s success
- Willingness to share and transfer knowledge with others