Educational Project - Symmesdarcy.com
Educational Project - Symmesdarcy.com
Educational Project - Symmesdarcy.com
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Vision and Values<br />
Symmes Junior High School<br />
Symmes Junior High School is <strong>com</strong>mitted to excellence in education. We believe that the<br />
school should be the “Champion of Children”. Our goal is to strive to improve student<br />
achievement and to actively engage children in a positive learning environment. A Symmes<br />
Junior High School, We Believe:<br />
• That every <strong>com</strong>munication should be based on mutual respect<br />
• Adolescent development is a unique transitional phase<br />
• Students learn in different ways<br />
• In promoting independent learners<br />
• In an collaborative learning environment for students and teachers<br />
• In the school as a <strong>com</strong>munity<br />
• In taking responsibility for learning<br />
• In the development of the whole person<br />
• In a safe and positive learning environment<br />
• That in our school, everyone deserves to be treated fairly, with respect and understanding<br />
• Everyone should strive for their potential by encouraging creativity, ownership and independent<br />
thinking.<br />
At Symmes, We Believe In Ourselves... and Each Other.<br />
In a world of constant change, the primary function of the school is to provide knowledge<br />
and capabilities. Every student has a unique potential and pattern of learning. Our role is to<br />
tap into these strengths in order to enable each student to achieve his/her potential. Direction,<br />
support and encouragement will enable each student to:<br />
• Communicate thoughts and ideas through a variety of means<br />
• Think critically and make informed decisions<br />
• Adapt to change<br />
• Aspire to the highest levels of achievement in chosen endeavors<br />
• Respect the individual differences of others<br />
• Express creativity and imagination<br />
• Accept the responsibility of citizenship in a democracy<br />
• Develop an awareness of Science and Technology<br />
• Develop an appreciation of the Arts and Humanities<br />
• Develop a sense of self-respect, self-discipline and self-esteem<br />
• Understand the relationship of man to the environment<br />
Through exposure and development in these areas, students will be better prepared to take<br />
an active role as contributing members of our society. May the short time they spend at<br />
Symmes School help encourage all our students to be<strong>com</strong>e self-directed and continuous lifetime<br />
learners.<br />
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