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1100 Willow St. Phone: 208-455-3305 Principal: Monica White |
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CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
Caldwell Schools create a wave of success for all of our students and staff through a community of highly effective schools!
SYRINGA MIDDLE SCHOOL MOTTO
“Semper Scitus” – Always seeking to be knowledgeable.
SCHOOL MISSION (Purpose)
Building citizen-scholars
SCHOOL VALUES (Beliefs)
- We recognize that our students learn in a variety of ways.
- We believe that educating our students is the responsibility of everyone in our school, and involves the support of family and community.
- We believe, as a school-wide team, that we are all responsible for excellence in our school.
- We believe that our school environment must be positive and safe, both physically and emotionally.
- We believe that highly qualified staff members working closely together with self-motivated students, who are connected to their learning, have the best opportunity for success.
SCHOOL VISION (Dream)
We will make learning purposeful, meaningful and relevant so that each student will become a responsible, productive citizen.
S chool is my job
C ome prepared
H ave confidence in my ability
O vercome adversity and obstacles
L earn, learn, learn
A lways do my best
R espect myself and others
S uccess is my goal
PROPOSED MIDDLE SCHOOL STRUCTURE
6th-8th Grade Middle Schools in the Caldwell School District
Summary of Caldwell School District middle school concept:
- Middle provides an opportunity for children to transition through adolescence to young adulthood in the academic setting.
- Goals of the adolescent:
Achieve autonomy and independence.
Attain social competency.
Develop a sense of purpose, of a bright future.
Learn to solve problems independently.
- What a developmentally responsive middle school is/has:
Staff committed to the adolescent.
Guided by a vision.
High expectations.
An adult advocate for every student.
Staff that builds partnerships with families and the community at large.
A positive school climate.
- What a developmentally responsive middle school does:
Provides a curriculum that is challenging, rigorous, integrative, and exploratory.
Pedagogical approaches are designed to engage all learners.
Assessment and evaluation supports learning goals.
Provides a flexible organizational structure.
Provides comprehensive guidance and support services.