Graves Mission and Vision

Our Mission

Our mission at Graves Elementary is to promote excellence in learning and instruction, which empowers students to become productive, creative, and socially responsible citizens.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide a supportive environment so that all students can achieve at the highest level possible. We believe all students can learn and should experience success on a daily basis.

Our Beliefs

• Student learning is a chief priority for the school.
• A positive safe home, school and community environment is vital for students' continuous and successful learning.
• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Students learn best when they are actively engaged, challenged by expectations, and have appropriate opportunities for success.
• Each student should be provided opportunities to explore and develop his/her potential as a leader in society.
• Through communication and mutual decision-making, parents, teachers, and students should build cooperative partnerships to enhance the learning experience.
• All children should be instructed using a variety of teaching methods that enable them to become lifelong learners.
• School policies and procedures should be consistent with the state and local school districts to maintain clear and consistent results for all students.