PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION, PK-DIPLOMA

M.R.S.U. #67 is a community that works together to accomplish a common purpose (mission): …to provide a safe, caring, supportive educational environment which empowers all individuals to fulfill their unique potential as lifelong learners and to become responsible, contributing citizens in an ever-changing global society. 

M.R.S.U #67 recognizes its responsibility to respond to differing student backgrounds, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, and aspirations. It offers, therefore, varied curricula and programs; provides safe and appropriate facilities, resources and services; and uses instructional and assessment strategies that address a variety of learning styles and research-based practices. To ensure that all students learn to the best of their abilities and at appropriate developmental levels, the district strives to recruit, hire, and retain staff members who respond sensitively to students’ needs and who work diligently to help them achieve expectations set for them. The district also promotes and supports positive school cultures that encourage innovation, professional growth, and the acquisition of technological skills necessary to meet those needs.

To create and foster a climate of trust and respect, M.R.S.U. #67 strives to be a shared decision-making organization that communicates effectively with all stakeholders. Stakeholders, therefore, are encouraged to share in the learning process; to visit classrooms; and to engage in creative, constructive conversation regarding all aspects of a student’s educational experience. Such collaboration—coupled with periodic, consistent, system-wide assessment of individual students and curricula—is a vital part of maintaining quality educational opportunities for all.