Welcome to Northwestern Elementary School! The staff at Northwestern Elementary School is pleased to have you as a member of our school family. Your time with us will be a pleasant and a rewarding experience. This handbook provides information that will answer questions you may have about school policies and procedures. We encourage you to read it and to file it for future reference. Northwestern Elementary Motto: “We educate the mind and heart of our Northwestern students!” What will we do to achieve this? “Aim for what you love, and success will follow!” Our mission, in partnership with the home and community, is to prepare students to become lifelong learners and self-sufficient citizens in a safe, orderly environment. Vision: Northwestern will be known as an award- winning school, recognized for its school and community partnership, and facility, which has high expectations for all students. Belief Statements We believe that: • Student learning is the chief priority for our school. • Students' learning needs are the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of our school. • Students will demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, apply their learning in meaningful contexts, and be actively engaged in the learning process. • Students learn in different ways and will be provided with a variety of instructional approaches and opportunities for success. • Each student will be treated as a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. Values: • Establish and maintain high expectations for our students and staff. • Provide a student-centered atmosphere that will empower all learners to achieve their highest potential. • Develop and maintain positive relationships within our school community through collaboration and teamwork. • Foster learning by establishing differentiated goals for students to reach his or her highest potential. • Promote a positive and respectful environment throughout our learning community. Northwestern School Code At Northwestern Elementary, we aim to: • Be prepared. • Be respectful. • Celebrate each other!
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