Mission Statement of the Andrew Community School District The mission of the Andrew Community School District, as a small, safe, community-oriented environment with a quality education system, incorporating 21st century skills to educate individuals to become self-sufficient life-long learners and contributing members of a diverse society, by working in partnership with the community to provide the best possible learning conditions for each student in a climate of cooperation and respect. BELIEF STATEMENTS OF THE ANDREW COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT • We believe respect for self and others promotes growth. • We believe education in intellectual, physical, and emotional areas is essential. • We believe it is the responsibility of the student, parent, staff, and community to help each individual learn. • We believe people learn best when they see relevance and value in the learning. • We believe teaching goes beyond the classroom. • We believe learning is the ability to access, process, and use information. • We believe best results are achieved through teamwork. • We believe all individuals are equally valuable. • We believe learning is a life-long process. |