York
Elementary School
"Home of the Dragons"
Mission Statement
The mission of York Elementary School is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning, promote academic excellence and productive citizenship.
Beliefs
We believe:
~ all children can learn.
~ all children can succeed.
~ all children can be challenged.
~ all children can learn to be socially responsible.
~ all people have worth and value.
~ all learning is natural, life-long, and should be enjoyable.
~ high expectations encourage high achievement.
~ school environment must nurturing, challenging, and safe.
~ all individuals learn best when self-esteem is high.
~ all children learn best when parents and teachers work together for the mutual benefit of the child.
~ education is the combined responsibility of schools, families, and the community.
~ communication is essential in society.
~ schools must have adequate resources to educate students in our changing world.
Vision
The vision of York Elementary School is to provide a learning environment that will promote wise decision-making, mastery of academic skills, and life-long learning, which will enable our students to meet the challenges and oppoutunities of living and working in a rapidly changing and increasingly comple world.
