Vision, Mission, Beliefs

Vision

At CASA, children learn to become well-rounded and thoughtful individuals who are grounded in the values of the school and its community while developing responsibility for their learning and citizenship.

Mission

Our mission is to have:

 

  • High-quality instruction that is equitable and focused on creativity and critical thinking for every student.
  • A culture and environment that supports the social and emotional growth of our students and staff.
  • Interactive collaboration between the community, families, students and colleagues.
  • Intentional reflection of our practice in order to pursue excellence in all facets of our vision.

 

Cole's Mission, Values & Beliefs

Beliefs

High-quality instruction that is equitable and focused on creativity and critical thinking for every student:
  • We believe that high quality instruction is culturally responsive and engaging. 
  • We believe that instruction should be driven by data and values appropriate assessments. 
  • We believe that multiple, diverse learning opportunities, including the use of technology and arts and science integration, provide students mechanisms to attain and demonstrate their growth and proficiency.
  • We believe that creativity and inquiry are vital to a 21st Century education.
A culture and environment
that supports the social and emotional growth of our students and staff:
  • We believe that relationships must be built and cultivated among and between all community members.
  • We believe all members of the school community must be invested in the school-wide culture as well as each and every student’s success.
  • We believe explicit school-wide behavior expectations must be equitable, consistent and fair, and grounded in restorative approaches.
  • We believe that social and emotional instruction is a vital component of educating the whole child.

 

Reflection of our
practice and learning
in order to grow:

  •  We believe that reflection should be intentional, regular and the responsibility of staff and students. 
  • We believe that time for reflection should be incorporated throughout the school day.
  • We believe that reflection should be grounded in an asset-based, growth mindset.


Interactive collaboration between the community, families, students and colleagues:
  • We believe that strategic and varied family and community involvement in student learning and school-life is significant. 
  • We believe in intentionally engaging all stakeholders in an authentic and meaningful way.