30 Examples of Mission Statements for Schools (2022)

11. (The school) believes that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.  It is her desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites sharing of ideas.

Elements conducive to establishing such a learning environment are:

• Allow the child’s natural curiosity to direct his or her learning
• Promote respect for all things and all people

12. Our philosophy honors both the individual child and the needs of the class. We believe that:

• Each child is a special gift from God, and as such is valued.
• The classroom should be a safe, joyful environment where children feel confident to express ideas and ask questions.
• Learning is a process; the child’s level of development is the most critical factor in that process.
• The curriculum and instruction must account for individual learning levels.
  
• Non-discrimination Statement: (the school) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

13. The mission of (the school) is to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures and inspires boys and girls to become men and women who: think boldly, mindfully, and creatively; act with honor and moral courage; lead with distinction; serve with a generous spirit.

14. Our mission is to educate students to the highest international levels with a spiraling liberal arts and sciences curriculum benchmarked to the best education systems in the world.

15. Each day we strive to build a community where every person is known and valued and students are taught how to think rather than what to think.

16. In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, (the school) prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

17. (the school) exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion.

18. (the school) is to develop the whole child. This is accomplished by providing a positive, safe, nurturing climate that enhances learning by establishing and maintaining a high level of academic and behavioral standards. (the school) provides a single location for parents to provide the essential academic, social and physical skills to be prepared for high school and college.

19. (the school) offers both a path to self-discovery and personal fulfillment and an awareness of the essential interdependence of all peoples, places, and cultures.

20. Our motto, Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things) embraces our spirit of uplifting education. We know that each child has a unique set of skills, passions, and dreams. We encourage our students to pursue their curiosities and we are committed to supporting them in achieving those dreams.

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