Beliefs

__At the January 19, 2011 meeting, the following beliefs were drafted:__

Beliefs

 * A lifelong learner dares to dream and rises from failure toward success.
 * Being accountable, respectful, and responsible to self and others invites opportunities.
 * Honor, compassion, and perseverance nurture personal growth.
 * Embracing diversity promotes security.
 * Education is a partnership among family, educators, community and business.
 * The human spirit has an innate curiosity to learn and is capable of greatness.

__1/6/2011 meeting__ The committee broke into four groups that shared their three top beliefs. Groups, please correct, build upon or develop these ideas.

1. in being respectful, 2. that diversity promotes safety, and 3. in partnerships. 1. in accountability, 2. in community, and 3. in diversity 1. in partnership, 2. that the whole child leading to self-sufficiency, and 3. in providing opportunity. 1. in responsibility, 2. in respect, and 3. in caring for the child
 * //RED GROUP believes//:**
 * //ORANGE GROUP believes://**
 * //WHITE GROUP believes://**
 * //YELLOW GROUP believes://**

ADD YOUR IDEAS HERE:
God made everyone to be capable of doing great things Individual responsibility leads to success Families matter Successful education is in the Community's best interest All people have worth and can contribute to society. Everyone should have the opportunity to improve. A person is responsible for their own learning, but the community is responsible to provide it. All students are able to succeed and grow, even if it is at different paces. Education is a community partnership Nothing is impossible. Dare to dream and be willing to put in the effort it takes to achieve those dreams. Education is an inclusive process that involves the family. Core values central to growth as a human being: **honor**, **compassion,** and **perseverance**. Families and educators have the shared responsibility of helping children grow into the best individuals they can be.

BELIEFS are:
• Expressions of Fundamental Value  • Ethical Code  • Overriding Convictions   • Inviolable Principles