As educators we understand the value of the middle school experience and its importance of students from the elementary to the high school years. As such an institution, Elm Street Middle School provides direction in the continuing development of the individual. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to the utilization of a variety of methods, both traditional and innovative, in order to create a learning environment which will prepare students to be responsible and contributing citizens.
All student activities, academic, extra-curricular, and vocalization are intended to be meaningful and productive learning experiences. Through these activities students are encouraged to reason logically, think creatively, respect the dignity, and worth of every individual and value education as an on-going process. In doing so, some of the individual's potential will be actualized during these transitional years.
Objectives
The objectives of Elm Street Middle School are to:
1. To fully implement a middle school philosophy and organizational structure.
2. To foster the value of Elm Street as a community.
3. To strive for excellence in all areas of instruction.
4. To instill in our students a sense of self-respect and respect for the rights of others; to guide them toward responsible, socially acceptable, self-disciplined behavior.
5. To continue programs for students and staff which address problems in our society that affect their lives and/or well being; and to encourage participation of students and staff in extra-curricular programs.
6. To develop programs, expand methodology, and make curriculum adjustments that enhance the learning of all students.
7. To help students develop rational, logical, creative thinking skills while fostering a positive attitude toward education as a life-long process.
8. To provide continued opportunities that support the professional development of the staff.
9. To promote positive teacher/pupil/parent/community relationships.
10. To further develop interactive school-community involvement.