TWELVE CORNERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

Mission Statement – the ultimate purpose of the organization

“The mission of the Twelve Corners Middle School is to provide a purposeful, standards-focused program filled with rich experiences designed to meet the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of each student in a safe and supportive learning environment.”

PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy – a system of beliefs that determine how our mission is to be achieved

We believe in:

-          promoting responsibility, respect, integrity, self-control and kindness.

-          being actively engaged in the learning process in order to develop individual talents, creative thinking and technological skills.

-          meeting the learning needs of all students so that they can be successful and reach their potential.

-          fostering an appreciation for learning where students are motivated to succeed.

-          working together with the community to support students.

-          providing a challenging, standards-focused program of study.

-          providing a nurturing environment that is safe and secure.

VISION STATEMENT

Vision Statement –provides visionary guidelines and sets targets to help achieve our mission

We envision:

-          an effective transition from elementary school to high school.

-          a school culture where the uniqueness of each student is respected and celebrated.

-          our students acquiring 21^st Century skills through successful teaching strategies.

-          all students becoming responsible, productive and healthy citizens.

-          an uncompromising commitment to the success of each student.

-          students building their collaborative, cooperative and creative skills.

-          a variety of opportunities that inspire a passion for learning.

We fully endorse the Seven Essential Elements of Standards-Focused Middle-Level Schools and Programs.