VALUES AND BELIEFS

1) Students are the central focus of the school; they are the school’s reason for being.

2) All students will achieve success in a safe, stimulating and positive learning environment.

3)    Education involves the entire community with parents/guardians playing a key role in ensuring student success.

4)    A school environment promotes mutual respect and provides individuals with the opportunity for social, emotional, moral and academic growth.

5)    School provides the opportunity for students to develop positive self-esteem and learn the skills needed to avail of life’s opportunities and overcome life’s challenges.

6) Teaching involves learning, planning, presenting and reflecting.

7)    Teaching demands personal commitment.

VISION

District #2 envisions a student centred learning environment where home, school and community work in unison towards the achievement of excellence in education. This is exemplified by a commitment to high student achievement, literacy, professional growth and development, interdependence and reliance on technology, strong human relations and the preparation of students for life. Central to this vision is the necessity for all participants to work together in achieving common goals.

MISSION

The mission of District #2 Northern Peninsula/Labrador South School Board, in partnership with the home and community, is to encourage and promote the growth and achievement of all learners in a supportive and learning environment which provides fairness of educational opportunity for all.

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GOALS

Goal One:	To raise the level of student achievement throughout the District.
Goal Two:	To develop a plan for the delivery of quality programs.
Goal Three:	To develop a District Literacy Plan.
Goal Four:	To develop further a District Technology Plan.
Goal Five:	To develop a District Professional Development Plan
Goal Six:	To develop a plan for school restructuring and reorganization.
Goal Seven:	To develop a network of home-school-community partnerships.
Goal Eight:	To provide for fairness of access and opportunity for all students in the district.
Goal Nine:	To develop a District Resource Plan.
Goal Ten:	To develop policies and procedures which ensure consistent functioning of schools.