About Valley View Middle School
Mission Statement for Valley View Middle School
“The mission of the Valley View Middle School Community is to educate individuals to be informed, responsible, and involved global citizens with a strong sense of self-worth and a respect for others through a flexible, cooperative, student-centered, experiential learning program.”
Belief Statements
We believe that . . .
- people are responsible for their choices and the results of those
choices.
- respect for self and others is essential.
- learning how to learn is important.
- people need a safe, nurturing, harassment-free environment.
- learning is a shared responsibility.
- the ability to work individually and as a team is essential.
- every person can learn.
- people are responsible for investing the appropriate time and effort
to learn.
- skills to empower the individual can be learned.
- open, timely, two-way communication among students, families, school,
and the community is essential.
- responsibility and ethics can be taught.
- we are a part of an interdependent global society.
- there are common standards of respect and decency.
- learning can be fun.
- proactive individuals working together can manage conflict.
School Improvement Goals
- Valley View students will meet and/or exceed district, state, and national academic standards.
- Valley View will be a welcoming, respectful learning and teaching environement.
- All students will be competent and confident learners.