Mission, Vision, Beliefs for Schley County Schools

 
The question is not whether we are a good school system, but rather, are we the best school system we can be?

Mission: The mission of Schley County Schools is to develop productive, responsible young adults that accept nothing but excellence.

 Vision: Schley County Schools will be known for committed stakeholders who nurture and inspire excellence in all facets of students’ lives.  

Beliefs:

1. All students can and must learn.

2. Team success is more important than individual wins.

3. Relationships are the core work of education and life.

4. Children need to understand the relevance of education and how learning impacts their lives.

5. Students should have shared decision-making in regards to their learning.

6. Knowledge is not a destination; it is a never-ending journey.

7. The main purpose of education is to develop students’ ability to think critically and integrate ideas, not just accumulate facts.

8. Meaning is constructed, not prescribed.

9. Students learn best when they are actively engaged.

10. Success breeds success. Falling down is ok; staying down is not.

11. Communication is the key to trust, and trust is essential for success.

12. Students need the opportunity for real-life experiences to cement academic learning.

13. True learning does not occur in isolation; it takes place everywhere and all the time.

14. Work ethic and grit are essential components to excellence