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| School Philosophy (See Form) | IA | 9/1/04 |
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To be developed. RULE: The Cobb County Board of Education acknowledges the necessity of a written statement of educational philosophy as a guide to the provision of a sound educational program for the students served by the Cobb County School District. Therefore, the Cobb County School District shall maintain and regularly review its statement of educational philosophy and shall implement its program of instruction within the guidelines of the stated philosophy. The statement of philosophy as adopted by the Board of Education shall be maintained as an extension of this policy. We believe that every student is a person of worth and dignity and should receive an educational experience in a humane environment that reflects this belief. We believe that the Cobb County School District should ensure the right of all students to an orderly and progressive education. We believe that the Cobb County School District has the responsibility for the development of a broad based curriculum to meet individual needs. The curriculum should prepare students to achieve academic competence, to earn a living, to become contributing members of society, and to live a fulfilling life. We believe that the Cobb County School District should provide an introduction to all forms of art, both creative and practical, in order to help students develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the aesthetic qualities of life. We believe that communication and computational skills are the heart of the total scholastic program and that a priority commitment should continuously be made in these instructional areas. We believe that the assessment of learning is an integral part of teaching. Programs of study should include goals and objectives which are made known to students. The assessment and reporting of student progress should be based upon these objectives and used to facilitate learning. We believe that the home, school, and community share a joint responsibility for providing opportunities for students to achieve academic skills and to develop appropriate interpersonal skills which will enhance their ability to interact constructively with others. We believe in a guidance program which fosters the progression of an individual from dependency to independency. This program should facilitate the emotional, social, academic, and vocational growth of individuals. We believe that schools should provide each student opportunities to participate in decision-making processes so that the student can progressively assume more control of his own life, accepting both the responsibilities and consequences of his decisions. We believe that the schools are responsible for creating a positive school climate which is conducive to wholesome physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth and which enhances the students' motivation to learn. We believe that effective discipline should be maintained at all levels of education through the cooperative efforts of parents and educators. It is the responsibility of the school administration and the Board of Education to provide both leadership and support to bring about good school discipline. We believe that the schools, in conjunction with the home, should foster the development of good citizenship, democratic ideals, and ethical principles. We believe that educational decisions should have as their intent the enhancement and facilitation of the teaching-learning process and that persons affected by those decisions should have opportunity for appropriate input into the decision-making process. We believe that excellence in teaching is the heart of quality education and that it is essential for the perpetuation of culture and civilization; therefore, the teaching profession is worthy of high esteem. We believe in a systematic staff evaluation of personnel performance which results in appropriate staff development. We believe in the systematic planning and evaluation of the total school program in terms of its effectiveness in meeting student needs. We believe that it is the responsibility of every person involved in the operation of the Cobb County School District to promote a spirit of cooperation within it and to offer constructive criticism in a manner that promotes progress and preserves the dignity of the individuals who are a part of the school system. We believe that the Cobb County School District should provide educational opportunities and resources for all citizens throughout the community as well as students in the classroom. Legal Reference: OCGA 20-2-50; 20-2-57; 20-2-59 Adopted: 8/9/78 |