Henderson Elementary

Mission, Vision and Values

Together we Grow, Forever we Learn

At Henderson Elementary we establish high standards for student achievement by:

1.    Promoting quality, student-centered learning where children are creative and responsible independent thinkers and problem solvers.

·       We communicate, teach and model risk taking, problem solving, independence and life-long learning.

·       We speak and act respectfully to students, colleagues, and parents.

·       We are aware of students’ needs and tailor instruction to meet their needs.

2.   Establishing a safe, respectful and responsible environment that recognizes individual differences in students and adults.

·       We teach and support the Francis Howell School District curriculum daily.

·       We communicate state and district expectations to the community.

3.   Working collaboratively with students, colleagues, and parents as a collaborative team, we will promote high levels of achievement by:

·       Having focused and open communication among grade levels and departments.

·       Defining essential outcomes for student learning.

·       Measuring student progress against a common standard.

·       Establishing interventions to meet all needs.

·       Keeping abreast of current educational research.

·       Supporting a challenging student-centered curriculum with high expectations.