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Our
Mission, Values, and Vision
The
Center School’s Mission
To
empower and inspire all students to positively impact our
world.
The
Center School’s Values
We believe that…
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The achievement gap must be eliminated;
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All students have an inherent ability and desire to achieve
at a high standard;
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Students learn best through a curriculum that engages inquiry,
utilizes relevant experience and works across disciplines;
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Students learn best when using the artistic/creative process
for acquiring knowledge and demonstrating understanding;
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Staff members are responsible for providing support and
structure to help all students achieve;
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Diversity is celebrated in an environment that is safe,
accepting, supportive, respectful and free of all forms
of discrimination;
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Collaborative, supportive, nurturing relationships between
staff and students are essential to grow as learners;
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Families and community play a critical role in the success
of students;
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Teachers model the life-long learning skills of goal-setting,
collaborating, researching, applying, and reflecting;
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Student voices are crucial to the learning process and to
the development of a positive school culture;
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Learning is a life-long passion and pursuit.
Center
School’s Vision
Upon graduation, the Center School graduate will….
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Demonstrate mastery in humanities, math, science, Spanish
and the arts;
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Exhibit creativity, critical thinking skills and real-world
problem solving abilities;
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Make and value connections among the disciplines, the arts,
and the world;
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Identify and utilize research techniques in order to acquire,
analyze, and apply knowledge;
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Articulate concepts and ideas through written, oral and
artistic expression in all subjects;
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Utilizes computers, the Internet, and other technological
tools to research and present ideas;
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Demonstrate motivation and persistence in striving for high
quality work;
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Manage time effectively, and work productively, both independently
and as a member of a team;
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Seek knowledge, be curious, and value life-long learning;
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Demonstrate tolerance, responsibility and personal integrity
in becoming a concerned citizen;
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Make positive contributions to the community and our world;
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Engages in the process of self-discovery.
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