Pleasant Valley School District Belief Statements

These seven belief statements are the synthesized results of total community and school input provided through the strategic planning process. They stand to remind us constantly of our focus in educational decisions by confronting us with the question, "Is what we are doing what we believe?"

We believe that education is a partnership among students, parents, educators, and the community to develop the "whole" student to become a productive member of a strong nation and a global society.

	We believe that everyone can learn in a safe student-centered environment through a variety of learning experiences that address individual differences.
	We believe that the school community should model and promote honesty, integrity, self-reliance, and the work ethic as values essential to responsible citizenship.
	We believe that all school community members have the responsibility to insure a safe, positive, and respectful environment.
	We believe that high expectations, a challenging curriculum, quality instruction, and an orderly environment enhance learning, foster greater student achievement, and promote self-esteem.
	We believe that the right to an education creates the responsibility for students to render their best effort to achieve individual potential.
	We believe that education, the key to a student's future, is a lifelong process.

Excellence in Education: A Community Commitment