READY, SET, THRIVE!
The culture at Due West Elementary for the
2009-2010 school year presents a picture of teamwork with an eager staff
launching a vision where all skills focus on each student’s individual
progress. We are a team
that’s thriving because we care, we are focused and we are enacting
change. We care about our
students, parents, and community.
We’re focused on student achievement by presenting the Georgia
Performance Standards and in helping each child gain confidence.
We’re changing through effective collaboration, training on 21st
century technology, and becoming a strong united team with shared
decision making and leadership.
Our vision is, Together We Are Better…T.E.A.M.
It is important that everyone clearly understands their part in
we. The word
we includes students, staff, parents, and our community.
The letters in the acronym T.E.A.M. will remind all stakeholders
of the steps to grow, change, and improve.
A process for success will result as we practice the
actions of Teaching, Engaging, Analyzing, and Mentoring.
The act of teaching ensures knowledge and application.
The act of engaging creates goal setting.
The act of analyzing builds creativity. The act of mentoring
builds trust and respect.
Life skills, learning skills and information skills will be integrated
into the basic core subjects of reading, language arts, math, science,
social studies, and the arts.
Competence will grow as academic and teamwork skills align with a
set of life principles. The
Cynthia Hanauer, Principal
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