Pierce Elementary School Belief and Vision Statements (revised 2-10-2014) 

The Pierce staff and parents developed and refined the following beliefs to frame, guide, and provide a vision for our school wide program. 

Literacy We believe: 

All Students Can Learn to Become Thinking Readers, Writers, Listeners, and Speakers Through Meaningful and Varied Experiences. 

Learning Will Occur by Implementing a Rigorous, Balanced Curriculum That Engages and Stimulates Students. 

the Home-school Connection is an Important Element in the Development of Successful Readers, Writers, Listeners, and Speakers. 

Assessment We believe: 

In on-going Assessment. Assessment is Used as a Diagnostic Tool Throughout the Year to Affect Instructional Decisions Leading to Mastery of Academic Standards. 

All Students Will Be Provided With Opportunities for on-going Assessment in Accordance With Learning Styles and English Language Development Levels. 

Assessment is an Opportunity to Experience and Celebrate Success. 

Goals and Expectations Will Be Shared With Families Throughout the Year, Enabling Them to Help Their Student Succeed. 

School Behavior and Discipline We believe: 

All People Are Unique, Valuable, and Need to Feel Safe and Respected in the School Environment. 

All Parents and Staff Members Want All Children to Succeed. 

That With Modeling, Teaching, and the Setting of High Expectations, All Children Can Be Self-disciplined and Respect the Rights of Others. 

School Environment We believe: 

Children Learn Best in a Welcoming, Safe, Bully Free, and Clean Environment That Promotes School Pride. 

Every Person at Our School Plays a Role in the Beautification and Cleanliness of Our Campus. 

Every Person at Our School Will Be Accountable for Their Actions and Respect All School and Personal Property. 

Staff Development We believe: 

A Well-researched Staff Development Program, Supported by Funds and Time, Will Enhance Student Learning and Increase Staff Effectiveness. 

Staff Development Will Be on-going, Consistent, and Focused on Identified School-wide Needs. 

Every Staff Member is Valuable and Each Should Have Input in Every Facet of Implementing a School-wide Plan. 

Parent Involvement We believe: 

Family Participation is Necessary for a Successful School. 

Active Parenting Including More Frequent Conversation Throughout a Child's School Years is Important to Student Success. 

in Providing Parents With Educational Opportunities and the Support They May Need to Foster Their Child's Development. 

in Providing a Welcoming School Environment. 

Technology We believe that our teachers and students must be taught to use technology in a meaningful way. Our students must be able to: 

Use the Internet as a Resource for Research. 

Publish Work Safely on Our School Website. 

Have Proficient Keyboard Skills (by 3rd Grade). 

Have Full Word Processing Skills for Reports (by 3rd Grade). 

Create Multi-media Presentations. 

Student Assistance Team (Sat) We believe: 

A Student's Basic Physical and Emotional Needs Will Be Met in Order to Maximize Learning. These Physical and Emotional Needs Will Be Met at Home and/or School as Necessary. 

All Children Can Learn. Some Students Need Varied Teaching Approaches to Be Successful. 

The Sat Acts as a Resource and a Clearinghouse of Unresolved Student Problems. the Purpose of the Sat is to Clarify the Student Concerns and Develop Intervention Strategies to Eliminate or Reduce the Concerns. 

The Sat is Made Up of Administrators, Teachers, Classified Staff and the Parents of the Referred Child. 

We are a RELENTLESS staff that never, ever gives up on a CHILD!! 

Our motto is

Pursuing Individual Excellence Relentlessly in a Caring Environment