RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION AND BELIEFS
The mission of the Renton School District,
a partnership of families, community, and employees, is to instill
in each student, knowledge, skills, responsibility, and inspiration
to become a life-long learner and a successful contributor to
a changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society
by ensuring academic achievement, mutual respect, and positive
self-esteem.
We believe...
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student needs come first.
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all people have worth.
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all people can learn.
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all people have an equal right
to quality education.
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education is key to the future.
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people need to experience the excitement
of learning as a life-long process.
Education includes academic, social, emotional, physical and
character development.
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diversity is valuable.
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each student is unique and deserves
resources to match his/her needs.
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people learn in different ways
which require varied teaching styles.
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talent and creativity exist in
each person and can be developed.
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students can develop responsibility
and accountability.
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it is important to measure and
evaluate achievement.
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learning increases when basic needs
are met.
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people with high self-esteem are
better able to learn.
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people benefit when acknowledged
for their accomplishments.
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an individual's full potential
is attainable when perceived limitations are eliminated.
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shared decision making and responsibility
lead to increased commitment and accountability.
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it is the responsibility of the
community to actively participate in the education of children.
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extra-curricular activities are
important.
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neighborhood schools are desirable
for all students.
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continuous evaluation and refinement
of goals and processes are necessary for educational excellence.
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family involvement and advocacy
for students is crucial to academic success.
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students learn best in a safe environment.
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students benefit from positive
peer support and collaboration.
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staff collaboration improves teaching
and learning.
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a quality education encompasses
disciplines that foster development of the whole person.
