The mission of Grand Junction Elementary School is to provide a nurturing and safe environment that promotes a desire for life long learning; therefore, enabling all students to reach their maximum potential.
Vision:
The vision of Grand Junction Elementary School is to provide a well-structured environment in order to maintain high academic standards, thus equipping students with the tools necessary to become responsible citizens and productive members of society.
Beliefs:
At Grand Junction Elementary School, we believe:
All children can learn.
All children deserve a quality education which allows them to develop into successful adults.
All children benefit from a challenging curriculum that is developmentally appropriate.
Technology, used as an integral part of the curriculum, helps increase student achievement.
The school environment should foster a positive relationship among students, teachers, parents and the community.
All children must be provided connections to real-life experiences.
Education should emphasize high expectations, optimize each child’s potential and enhance self-esteem – instruction will be aligned to the Common Core Standards.
Education should provide a strong foundation to prepare students for the next grade level.
Education should provide an opportunity for all children to think, dream, believe, and achieve personal success.