Core Ideology

MISSION

To educate each child in an environment of excellence that provides a foundation for living in a complex world.

VISION

To be a school district where all children experience success and exhibit excellence.

VALUES

To realize excellence through:

• Leadership
• Achievement
• Accountability
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Community Involvement

DISTRICT 181 COMMITS TO AN ENVIRONMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BY:

• Providing each child a challenging and safe learning environment.
• Developing lifelong learners and productive citizens.
• Building self-confidence and developing character.
• Encouraging creativity.
• Demanding continuous improvement.
• Expecting innovation and professional development.
• Assuring accountability.
• Communicating effectively.
• Working with the community in a spirit of collaboration, trust and respect.

AN ENVIRONMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE WILL RESULT IN:

• Engaged learners who demonstrate proficiency in basic academic skills, exhibit competency in current technology, and succeed in the educational program.
• Critical thinkers who apply their knowledge and skills to identify, gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information to plan action and solve problems.
• Collaborative team members who cooperate and contribute in a variety of settings and roles.
• Effective communicators who are able to express and understand thoughts or ideas in a variety of ways.
• Responsible people who respect diversity, are considerate of others, and accept the consequences of their actions.
• Informed citizens who recognize the importance of democratic principles and understand different social, historical, cultural and environmental perspectives.

Adopted by the Board of Education February 25, 2002