- Strausser Elementary
- About Jackson Local Schools
About Jackson Local Schools
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Vision
Our vision of the future is STRIVING for excellence...
which means students achieving their highest potential, inspired by teachers who are making a difference, encouraged by parents who are providing support, and empowered to action by a community working together to ensure that every child realizes his/her dreams.
Mission
In the Jackson Local School District students are our first priority. Our purpose is to create a learning environment that
~helps all students meet or exceed state standards,
~provides responsive and appropriate intervention,
~promotes student leadership,
~encourages meaningful parent and community involvement,
~provides real world learning experiences,
~respects individual and cultural differences, and
~provides a rigorous student-centered curriculum.
BeliefsWe believe that:
~Students are our first priority.
~All students can learn given proper resources, encouragement, and time.
~Learning must be at the core of our daily lives to prepare us for citizenship in the 21st Century.
~Learning is life long for all members of our community.
~Students learn in different ways and, therefore, must be provided with opportunities that meet their individual needs.
~The ever changing needs of students require that professional development must be ongoing, based on research, aligned with district goals, and embedded in our daily work.
~The actions of the members of our learning community must provide students with the effective models of citizenship, thereby fostering students who are responsible, accountable, and respectful.
~A safe and caring learning environment is critical for the success of our students.
~Collaboration with and among students, staff, parents, and community is essential for continuous improvement.
~School pride in academics and all other activities should be shared with and among students, staff, parents, and community.