About Clay Elementary

Our Mission:

"We are Clay Dolphins: Creating a community of life-long learners, achieving every Dolphin's Dream."

Our Vision:

"A caring community inspiring and empowering life-long learners."

Our Beliefs:

The following statements we believe to be true about Clay Elementary and our mission as educators:

• Every child can learn and should believe and know that learning is possible.

• Every child should be given the opportunity to learn in a classroom where all learning styles and intelligences are accommodated.

• Every child should be encouraged to reach his/her full potential and take responsibility for their learning.

• Educators should make learning real and meaningful for the students.

• Educators should find out what students need and be aware of their backgrounds.

• Educators should build on students' strengths.

• Educators should show students they care.

• Collaboration with staff, students, administration, parents and community is the path to a school's success - it takes a village.

• Teachers use assessment tools to provide data needed to set goals to increase student achievement.

• Cultural diversity should be valued.

• Students learn best in a positive, safe, and secure environment.

• Parents must be involved and educated on ways to help their child academically and socially as needed.