RECOGNIZING OUR PRIMARY STUDENTS AS CITIZENS OF TOMORROW, EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, IS COMMITTED TO PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE BY MEETING THEIR ACADEMIC, TECHNOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS WITHIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHICH ENHANCES LIFELONG LEARNING.

We believe:

• Accountability for student success is shared equally by the school, the student, the family and the community.

• All students will learn in an orderly and nurturing environment where they feel safe and respected.

• Educators should design challenging and engaging learning activities for students and motivate them to rise to the level of high expectation determined by the school.

• Each student is a unique individual and should be given an equal opportunity to succeed.

• Ongoing staff development is essential for the enhancement of the learning process requiring continuous evaluation and responsible change.

• Fostering good self-esteem, projecting positive images and exhibiting organizational pride are essential qualities which result in high standards of conduct and achievement.

• Data-driven instruction and research-based curricula are fundamental to student achievement.

• Positive character development produces lifelong learners and successful contributing members of a diverse global society.

• Student achievement increases through the use of resources and ever-changing technology.

Recognizing our primary students as citizens of tomorrow, The Kindergarten Center at East Side Elementary, in cooperation with the family and community, is committed to preparing children for the future by meeting their academic, technological and social needs within a nurturing environment that enhances lifelong learning.

We believe:

• Our children are provided a challenging academic and social curriculum which motivates them to learn.

• Teachers, families and the community should be role models and partners in education, guiding our children to become productive citizens.

• All kindergarten children are teachable and deserving of a quality education rich in developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning activities.

• All children will be successful lifelong learners.

• The faculty is an educational community sharing a love and dedication for all our children.

• Children will be given equal opportunities by providing a fair nurturing environment which will foster creativity and level-appropriate development.