MAY WERTHAN SHAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Beliefs

• Children learn in different ways and have different interests, styles, and paces.
• Children learn best in a positive atmosphere where they feel safe, accepted, and respected.
• Instruction must be aligned with district and state standards and challenge students to think critically and to develop problem solving skills.
• Instruction must include opportunities to express creativity and to develop strength physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Instruction must encourage students to develop self-discipline, intrinsic motivation, and accountability for learning.
• Assessment is essential in determining students’ instructional needs.
• Staff, parents, and community members must collaborate to establish school policies that protect the learning environment of the school.
• Instructional decision making is a collaborative process where the needs of all students are considered and addressed.
• Partnerships among the parents, the community, and the school are essential to student achievement and personal growth.

Mission

Highly qualified staff at Shayne Elementary provides a safe, orderly, and supportive instructional environment where all students meet or exceed district, state, and NCLB benchmarks.

Vision

Staff, parents, students, and community members collaborate continuously to create a learning community where students experience intellectual growth and high levels of academic achievement that is not bound by economic or cultural factors. The school advances students’ technology skills while fostering physical fitness, creativity, and an appreciation of the visual and performing arts. All stakeholders who enter the school experience an atmosphere of positive relationships and mutual respect.