Murfreesboro
Tennessee
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Scales Elementary School
Mission Statement:
See children as individuals.
Help them to reach their potential.
Invite them to learn.
Nurture uniqueness of all.
Encourage them to reach the stars.
VISION STATEMENT
Students & Teachers Achieving Real Success!
Belief Statements:
Children are unique, and all can learn and be successful if each is met at his or her level and taught using individualized learning methods.
Teachers should hold high expectations for their students and use varied teaching techniques to foster success in all areas and promote life-long learning.
Providing a school community that is safe, respectful and accepting of all is critical to learning.Both parent and community involvement are vital components in helping students be successful and productive citizens.
Scales Elementary has been named in honor of Robert and Mary Scales as a positive reminder to their leadership in our community and dedication to children and education. These two individuals have held a variety of noteworthy positions within Murfreesboro. They have each been elected to seats on the Murfreesboro City Council and the Murfreesboro City School Board. Robert and Mary Scales hold a special place in our local history and the children in Murfreesboro should be aware of their role in impacting positive change here.
Robert Scales was the first African American to be elected to the Murfreesboro City Council. He was also the first African American to hold the position of Vice Mayor in Murfreesboro. Mr. Scales was a positive figure known in preventing turmoil in Murfreesboro during the time of integration. During that tumultuous era, Robert's motto to all people was, "learn, baby, learn." He was a leader that held fast to his convictions and communicated in kindness. Although Mr. Scales passed away in 2000, his impact on this community continues to be felt.
See children as individuals.
Help them to reach their potential.
Invite them to learn.
Nurture uniqueness of all.
Encourage them to reach the stars.
VISION STATEMENT
Students & Teachers Achieving Real Success!
Belief Statements:
Children are unique, and all can learn and be successful if each is met at his or her level and taught using individualized learning methods.
Teachers should hold high expectations for their students and use varied teaching techniques to foster success in all areas and promote life-long learning.
Providing a school community that is safe, respectful and accepting of all is critical to learning.Both parent and community involvement are vital components in helping students be successful and productive citizens.
Scales Elementary has been named in honor of Robert and Mary Scales as a positive reminder to their leadership in our community and dedication to children and education. These two individuals have held a variety of noteworthy positions within Murfreesboro. They have each been elected to seats on the Murfreesboro City Council and the Murfreesboro City School Board. Robert and Mary Scales hold a special place in our local history and the children in Murfreesboro should be aware of their role in impacting positive change here.
Robert Scales was the first African American to be elected to the Murfreesboro City Council. He was also the first African American to hold the position of Vice Mayor in Murfreesboro. Mr. Scales was a positive figure known in preventing turmoil in Murfreesboro during the time of integration. During that tumultuous era, Robert's motto to all people was, "learn, baby, learn." He was a leader that held fast to his convictions and communicated in kindness. Although Mr. Scales passed away in 2000, his impact on this community continues to be felt.