Northwest Educational Community
Value Statements

1. We believe in modeling and teaching the qualities of good character.
2. We believe student learning is the chief priority of the school, and students’ needs should be the primary focus of all school-based decisions.
3. We believe that raising student achievement requires a team effort and it will take all of us working together to make this a successful learning environment for all students.
4. We show through our words and our actions that we value and respect each other, our students, and parent and community members.
5. We believe that we need to teach problem solving skills necessary for students to become independent, productive, responsible citizens, prepared for an ever-changing world.
6. We believe curriculum, instruction, and assessment should incorporate a variety of learning activities to meet the needs of different types of learners.
7. We believe that learning is a life long process shared by students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community.
8. We recognize that students learn at different rates and in different ways, so we design instructional activities to meet the needs of all learners.
9. We believe in helping young people discover their aptitudes and talents as they work towards achieving their potential.
10. We believe every individual has the right to a safe, secure, and positive educational environment.
11. We believe students learn best when engaged, challenged, and respected.