Beliefs

Learning is a Shared Responsibility

We believe student achievement is realized through shared responsibility between teachers, parents, administrators and the students.

Our shared responsibility includes:

• Recognizing that "each student should be educated in the least restrictive environment. The degree of inclusion provide each student is based on the extent and nature of modifications required." (Source: Policy #AP4350)
• Implementing the strategic plan end result #1, "Students will meet or exceed district standards and age-developmentally appropriate benchmarks for academic competency in all content areas."

The Gifted Services Teacher has a Shared Responsibility in:

• Differentiating instruction to raise achievement for gifted and talented learners.
• Facilitating and participating in professional development to meet the needs of gifted and talented learners.
• Collaborating to raise achievement for gifted and talented learners.
• Advocating for the needs of gifted and talented learners.

The Child has a Shared Responsibility in:

• Acting responsibly, being organized, using time wisely, taking ownership of tasks, and asking for help when needed.
• Being self-motivated to work to one's full-potential.
• Applying higher level thinking skills.
• Showing respectful behavior in any learning environment.

The Classroom Teacher has a Shared Responsibility in:

• Differentiating instruction through the use of a variety of techniques and strategies that consider the learning styles and abilities of all students.
• Collaborating with gifted services teacher concerning individual student's needs.

The Principal has a Shared Responsibility in:

• Supporting gifted services through involvement in the referral process.
• Providing physical resources that meet the needs of students.
• Being a liaison among students, gifted services teacher, classroom teachers, parents and community.

The Parent has a Shared Responsibility in:

• Advocating for their child's learning needs.
• Providing information about their child's strengths, talents, interests, and needs.
• Supporting their child and teachers.