Mission
The mission of Lawndale Elementary School is to provide a safe environment in which all students have an opportunity to achieve academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in order to become productive, responsible citizens in an increasingly diverse and technical society.
Beliefs
- A quality education is the foundation of an effective society.
- An active partnership between home, school, and community is crucial to academic and social success.
- Learning is an ever-changing process.
- Students need to apply their learning in meaningful contexts in order to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
- Each student has unique interests, needs and abilities.
- Education must encourage personal growth, self-esteem and mutual respect.
- Education must recognize and respect diversity.
- Effective education requires an investment of human and financial resources.
- Stated guidelines for behavior and consistent discipline are necessary components of a safe, orderly environment.
- Assessment of educational outcomes is essential in order to monitor student learning.
