Our Beliefs:
The faculty and staff at Downtown Elementary School believe:
| * All students can learn and be successful when they are actively involved in the learning process. |
| * Student self-assessment and goal setting is imperative for all students to become confident, self-motivated, life-long learners. |
| * Student learning is the chief priority of our school and the primary focus of all educational decisions. |
| * Varied and ongoing assessment techniques inform students, parents, and faculty of academic progress and provide valuable data for continuous improvement in curriculum planning, implementation, modification, and reflection-based practices. |
| * Research-based strategies, technology enriched curriculum and varied teaching techniques are the basis for effective instruction that supports multiple learning styles. |
| * A safe and supportive environment allows students to take risks while encouraging creativity, exploration, and achievement. |
| * Involvement of the family community, and other stakeholders in shared decision making is critical for educational success. |
| * A culturally diverse student body increases awareness and respect for different poeple and cultures, and increases appreciation for diversity in thinking. |