Philosophy of Education
Believing that education is both a right and a privilege for the youth of our community, the Board further believes that the educational program of our schools should be designed to help each student:
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Master fundamental skills and knowledge needed and desired.
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Gain an appreciation of learning as a search for truth and as an opportunity for personal fulfillment.
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Develop good work habits and critical evaluation.
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Become a loyal, enlightened citizen through the daily practice of democratic principles.
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Recognize and prefer wise and just leadership.
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Appreciate the fact that discipline is the price of freedom.
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Prepare for employment or for higher levels of learning.
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Develop individual potential so far as possible.
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Develop good physical and mental health.
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Be able to understand, live, and strengthen American heritage.
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Understand and appreciate the physical universe, the natural laws which govern it, and the scientific method of problem solving.
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Develop an appreciation of the good and beautiful as expressed in the fine arts.
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Learn that "getting along" with other people is a fundamental prerequisite for a full life.
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Develop moral and ethical character.