Our Beliefs:

 

• Student learning is the priority for our school
  • Early childhood education and early intervention are fundamental to academic success.
  • All students can learn and will have the opportunity to learn.
  • The school environment will be safe and conducive for learning and for teaching.
  • The school will embrace technology as a tool for teaching and learning.

 

• Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional strategies to promote optimal learning.
  • Children who are actively involved in learning are more successful.
  • The teacher / student bond must be strong in order for optimal learning.
  • The basic needs of safety and love must be met in order for the learning process to occur.

 

• Teacher, staff, administrators, parents, students, and community have the joint responsibility for supporting and advancing the school’s mission.
  • Our school is a community of learners where learning is an active, exciting, lifelong process.
  • Effective learning takes place when teachers, parents, and community work in a collaborative effort.
  • Students must see adults model the concept of being life-long learners, life-long readers, life-long writers, and life-long users of technology.

• Clear goals and challenging expectations promote the highest level of achievement.
  • Effective and relevant learning includes a positive atmosphere and varied learning strategies.
  • Effective and relevant learning must include clear and challenging goals for all students regardless of gender, race, socio-economic status, etc.
  • RESULTS teams promote the highest level of learning by implementing Lexington II’s SMART Goals process.

 

• Assessments of student learning should provide a variety of opportunities to demonstrate individual growth.
  • Assessment of student learning is an on-going, comprehensive, multi-faceted process.
  • The analysis of assessment is critical in using assessment to impact teaching and student learning.

 

• The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed lifelong learners.
  • Teachers must embrace change and take risks in meeting the diversified needs of all students.
  • Springdale will continuously research best practices and implement the latest technology as we prepare our students for success in the 21^st century.

 

• Encouraging students to make responsible choices creates a positive learning environment.
  • Everyone will be valued and treated with respect as all faculty and staff members put love at the top of the curriculum. 
  • Springdale is committed to maximizing the mind while encouraging the heart of all students.
  • Students will be taught character traits that promote a successful future.

 

• A student’s self-concept is enhanced by mutual respect among and between students and staff.
  • A well-prepared, optimistic and enthusiastic staff is vital to a positive learning environment.
  • Springdale has adopted a zero tolerance approach to bullying.
  • Students take a daily pledge to show respect, cooperate with others, and be responsible, honest, and kind.