Mission Statement

The mission of Egypt Elementary is to prepare students to become critical thinkers who are able to read with understanding, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. By integrating content area studies with literacy we assist young learners in becoming effective problem solvers. We believe that by connecting academic and social learning, and differentiating instruction to meet individualized needs, we are empowering students to become productive, knowledgeable citizens who are capable of both learning at high levels and making good decisions as they transition to middle school. 

Vision Statement

The vision of Egypt Elementary is to develop a vibrant, thriving, learning community, which prepares students to reach their fullest potential as successful, responsible citizens in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world.  We believe that by fostering learning within a creative, caring community our students will gain the confidence and initiative necessary to take risks and assume ownership of their learning and their lives.

Our Beliefs

1. We believe that the learning needs of students should be our school’s primary focus when making decisions and setting policies.
2. We believe that meaningful input, support and cooperation between parents, teachers, students and our community are vital in advancing our school’s mission when making decisions and setting policies.
3. We believe that all children are able to learn and that our instructional approaches should recognize and respond to their differing learning styles.
4. We believe that caring for the needs of the whole child, (physically, socially, and emotionally and intellectually) is essential for meaningful learning to occur.
5. We believe that safe, clean, attractive, comfortable, and nurturing environments for students and teachers convey value, worth and respect to both learning and teaching.
6. We believe that a wide variety of authentic assessment is essential in order to plan individualized instruction that encourages the strengths and strengthens the weaknesses of every learner.
7. We believe that challenging, yet attainable expectations, both academic and social, stimulate learning and personal growth.
8. We believe that children learn best when actively engaged in creative, meaningful work that allows them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a variety of ways.
9. We believe that mutual respect between teachers and students creates a caring community in which diversity is valued and positive involvement and individual responsibility thrive.
10. We believe that commitment to ongoing, engaging professional growth enables teachers to be as enthusiastic about teaching as they expect their students to be about learning.