Conway School District

Mission Statement

To educate all students by challenging them to become thinking, responsible, contributing citizens who continue to learn throughout their lives. BELIEFS: Higher expectations produce higher results Education is the responsibility of the entire community Education is an investment in the future Quality teaching is critical to the educational process Everyone is entitled to a safe, supportive and secure learning environment Openness to new knowledge is essential in the changing world The family is an essential part of the educational process Individuals have a responsibility for their actions and achievement Rights and responsibilities must be in the proper balance Individuals are unique and learn in different ways and at different rates.

TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, WE WILL NOT: Accept substandard performance by students or staff Cause anyone to feel unwelcome in our schools Tolerate behavior that demeans the worth and dignity of the individual or disrupts the educational process Continue programs, or implement new ones, that have not demonstrated need, appropriate preparation and planning and are not cost effective.

Adopted by Conway School Board, September 23, 1996

 

Philosophy

To educate all students by challenging them to become thinking, responsible, contributing citizens who continue to learn throughout their lives. Learning is a natural lifelong process, full of challenge and wonder. The mind abounds with curiosity, motivation, and an endless capacity to make connections and gain understanding of the world. As educators, we accept the challenge of enhancing this process in ways that are meaningful to each student.

Our school considers the whole child, encouraging students to thrive. This occurs in an environment of mutual respect, dignity, and a sense of personal challenge. All students can learn, and instruction must be responsive to individual needs and styles. Learning is not a finished product, rather a process of reaching understanding through revisions.

Our goal is to foster thinking and caring individuals that enjoy learning and possess the fundamental learning skills that will be used throughout their lives. We further strive to cultivate children ready to accept the challenges of being active and responsible members of our community and the world at large.