Mission & Vision
School Vision Statement:
Dr. Claude G. Perkins Elementary School promotes a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and encouraged to become responsible citizens, lifelong learners and leaders in a global society.
School Mission Statement:
At Dr. Claude G. Perkins Elementary School, we are committed to building a learning community of responsible citizens who have a passion for learning through an integrated curriculum. Education is a partnership among parents, students, staff, and our neighboring community. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and academically rigorous environment. Students will learn through inquiring and collaboration, with the use of innovative strategies and technology to demonstrate mastery. We will celebrate as a community, take pride in our successes, and seek continuous improvements.
School Mini-Mission Statement:
“Learning, Leading, Empowering All"
School Motto:
“Embracing Diversity, Celebrating Unity, Educating All”
School Beliefs:
At Perkins Elementary School we believe...
- All students can learn
- Data is to be used to plan and drive instruction
- There is power in collaboration and consistency within and throughout grade levels
- Instructional time should be protected and valued and that every minute counts
- That active student engagement and participation is at the core of increased achievement
- Everyone has something to offer and all ideas are respected
- Personalized learning is critical to student success
- Professional growth is essential
- Students feel safe, respected and nurtured
- Students will empower each other to learn
- Every staff member is responsibility for all students
- Have high expectations for all students
- Use of best Instructional practices in a partnership between school and home
- Safe, Clean, and Aesthetically pleasing environments for learning
- Everyone should have access to higher education
- Students, parents and staff are engaged in learning