District Belief Statement

Kalama School District

WE BELIEVE EDUCATION IS:

• a life-long journey supported by family and community.
• the foundation of skills and knowledge for future success.
• the process to enable the individual to become a responsible, contributing member of society.

WE BELIEVE SCHOOLS:

• inspire a love of learning
• provide a save, stimulating environment with educational resources that encourage goal setting.
• are involved with students and families endeavoring to build community spirit and participation.

WE BELIEVE STUDENTS

• have ownership and vision for their education.
• as individuals want and deserve a challenging program which ensures success in deveoloping to their full potential.

WE BELIEVE TEACHERS:

• are committed to partnerships with students, parents and community in the learning process.
• provide a classroom environment that challenges, nurtures, educates, celebrates and hold accountable every child.
• need a rewarding a supportive environment.

WE BELIEVE PARENTS:

• provide for the basic needs of their children.
• are involved in their children’s educational process from the time of birth; teaching honesty, responsibility, respect and promoting the values of education.
• have a supportive partnership with their children’s schools to promote student learning.