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Mission
Recognizing that the future is
dependent upon today's students, the mission of the Clinton City
Schools is to provide a climate for learning that will create
motivated, literate, value-conscious individuals. The staff,
in partnership with all segments of the community, will strive to
develop responsible, productive citizens who possess the skills and
attitudes necessary for active participation in an ever-changing
society.
Beliefs
- Change is a central characteristic of the
future and demands major attention in education.
- An educated citizen is vital to a
functioning democracy.
- Education is a partnership committed to
excellence involving home, school and community, led and guided
by professional educators but dependent for success upon all.
- A highly qualified, dedicated staff with
the freedom and encouragement to pursue innovative ideas and
strategies is necessary to enhance the learning process.
- Each student has a right to develop his/her
fullest potential.
- Education is enhanced when students are
intrinsically motivated.
- A positive self-concept, good
self-discipline, and an understanding and generous respect for
the rights of others are essential for teaching and learning.
- Everyone involved in the educational
process is accountable and should strive for harmonious dialogue
and cooperation.
- Education is a life-long endeavor.
Goals
- To provide a balanced curriculum of school
experiences which will facilitate the maximum mental, social,
physical, and emotional development of each student. Emphasis
will be placed upon the development of basic knowledge, skills,
concepts and the assimilation of facts that establish a basis
for understanding.
- To ensure that each staff member feels that
he/she is a valuable member of the Clinton City Schools by fully
utilizing his/her skills and resources in the pursuit of
excellence.
- To involve all facets of the community in
the educational process.
- To maximize fiscal effectiveness, provide
appropriate physical facilities, expand revenues, direct
available resources to identified priorities, and maintain a
balanced budget.
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