We believe that:
- The focus of school activity is on the student and the student's active engagement in learning, including the mastery of curricular content.
- Each student's learning can be deepened, expanded and continuously improved, regardless of that student's abilities and motivations.
- Students learn best when teachers maintain high expectations, deliver effective instruction, nurture an ethical community of learners, and are supported by sufficient resources.
- The New Canaan public school system is committed to designing high quality work for its students.
- A commitment to continuous professional growth from all educators and on-going support and encouragement from the school system is required in designing high quality work for students.
- In a world that is increasingly diverse and technologically sophisticated, the students of the New Canaan Public Schools must develop creativity and the habits of mind that underlie effective communication, collaboration, problem solving skills and responsible citizenship.
- We have a responsibility to provide meaningful educational programs for all students, including those who do not intend to enter colleges or universities immediately following high school.
- We must actively promote respect and an understanding of oneself and others, regardless of differences.
- Our schools, families, and community must maintain mutual respect and support for their complementary roles in the emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and moral development of each child.
- The Board of Education, the superintendent, school staff, parents and social agencies must form a community that actively supports and advocates for students.
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