South Mountain Belief Statements

We believe….

• That a safe and physically and emotionally comfortable environment promotes student learning.

• The core standards will be met by incorporating a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in student learning.

• That students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process using a variety of thinking and reasoning strategies.

• When goals/targets are clearly set students take more ownership and experience more success in their learning.

• Staff, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for helping students learn.

• A student’s performance is enhanced by mutual respect among students, staff, administrators, parents and the community.