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VISION STATEMENT:
In collaboration with parents and community, all students in the Meridian School District will graduate with the confidence, knowledge, character
and skills necessary to enter society as contributing and successful citizens.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Meridian Public Schools is to meet the diverse educational needs of all learners so they can become ethical, competent and
productive contributors to a democratic society in an ever changing world.
BELIEFS:
1. Academic excellence requires consistent, high standards.
2. Schools working in partnership with parents and community can assist all students to
reach their full academic potential.
3. Parents are their children's first and most important teachers.
4. The school district should facilitate a blend of school, family community resources and
involvement to encourage individual life-long learning.
5. All students, community and staff should be treated with dignity, tolerance and respect.
6. All students should be empowered to develop citizenship and community service values.
7. All students should be prepared for a diverse and ever changing world which includes evolving technologies.
8. Ongoing professional development and professionals who are committed to the learning process are vital to the success of schools.
9. Appropriate public and private funding are necessary to achieve
effective class size, curriculum, technologies, and facilities.
10. It is important to plan for growth and changing demographics.
11.The district should partner with the private sector to enhance
educational opportunities and career pathways.
12.Education provides opportunities for future success.
13.Education best occurs in a safe, challenging, fun and diverse learning environment.
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