Kid Friendly Mission Statement

We want students to reach their PAW POWER POTENTIAL!

Belief Statements: Students

• Students take ownership of their own learning, education, and behaviors through individual goal setting and tracking their own progress.
• Students will be held accountable for their behavior and will take responsibility for their actions.
• Students will develop a love of learning that will encourage and prepare them for college and career readiness.

Belief Statements: Teachers

• Teachers will facilitate student learning and growth through instruction, student goal setting and progress monitoring.
• Teachers will collaborate with families to improve student academic and behavioral performance.
• Teachers are valued as professionals and are given flexibility to meet their individual needs of students.
• Teachers are respected and encouraged to voice their opinions for the betterment and overall effectiveness of the school.

Belief Statements: School

• Woodard Elementary protects daily scheduled times for faculty to plan and collaborate in order to provide effective instruction and learning opportunities for students.
• At Woodard Elementary, we believe all children can learn, achieve, and succeed and will be acknowledged through celebrations and school-wide recognitions.
• Teachers are given opportunities to improve their craft through meaningful professional development that targets specific teacher needs.
• For core instruction, teachers are provided with sufficient research-based resources that are aligned with current state standards.

Belief Statements: Families and Community

• Families and community members are encouraged to take an active role in our students’ education through school events and classroom volunteering.
• Families collaborate with teachers to instill education as a top priority in students’ lives.