Vision, Beliefs, and Mission

 

The mission of Merrywood Elementary School is to educate students through challenging learning opportunities and provide the LIFESKILLS for responsible and caring citizenship.

 

 

• Each person is a valued individual with unique intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Educators must remain flexible and receptive to new ideas that will enrich instruction, stimulate learning, and enable students to become self-directed learners.
• Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in instructional levels and learning styles.
• All students can learn when appropriately challenged.
• Education is everyone’s responsibility.
• Mutual respect is essential for our school to function as a safe learning environment.
• Decisions must be based on what is best for all students.
• Learning is a lifelong process.