MISSION

THE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE WILL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN INTEGRATED CURRICULA AND AN ENVIRONMENT OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING/LEARNING SUCH THAT STUDENTS BECOME COMPETENT, CONFIDENT LIFE-LONG LEARNERS AND PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. OUR ACTIVITIES WILL GIVE RISE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPING A VISION OF HIS/HER PERSONAL FUTURE WHERE HE/SHE IDENTIFIES THE REQUIREMENTS, MASTERS THE SKILLS AND MEETS THE CHALLENGES NECESSARY FOR ACHIEVING THAT FUTURE.

 

 

THE MISSION AT WORK

 

 

Student Outcomes and Proficiency: Educators pledge that students will demonstrate excellent proficiency in the language arts, mathematics, social sciences, fine arts, science, health/physical education, practical arts, career education, thinking processes, and use of technology.

Life-Skills: The life-skills - integrity, initiative, flexibility, organization, problem-solving, responsibility, sense of humor, friendship, curiosity, cooperation, caring, courage, perseverance, common sense, patience, and effort - will cause individuals to produce their personal best routinely.

Teaching/Learning Processes: Educators will utilize a variety of instructional strategies which are based upon the best research available. Critical research on multiple intelligence’s will be applied to the planning and teaching processes.

High Expectations: Members of the school-community will provide enhancing experiences for students. They will establish and maintain high standards for themselves and their students; participate in developing, revising and teaching to the corporation’s curricular plan; maintain a repertoire of resources for use in the classroom; and promote the academic and personal success of their students. Parents will be active participants in their children’s education. Each student will strive to reach his/her personal best routinely.

2/12/97