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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 101
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION/
MISSION STATEMENT
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
101. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION/MISSION STATEMENT
1.
Purpose
District Philosophy
The district believes in democracy as the American way of life, a system that gives
equal social, educational, and economic opportunities to each individual. Maximum
freedom for all is best attained under laws democratically enacted and fairly
administered. This demands a society made up of individuals who have the ability to
accept public responsibilities intelligently, a society made up of individuals who are
literate, well informed, and cognizant of their obligations to fellow citizens.
Each individual is capable of growing and developing physically, mentally, and
socially. The role of the district is to foster this growth. The speed with which the
individual learns and gains knowledge varies greatly; this is the law of individual
differences. The district recognizes this and will adjust the curriculum and methods
of teaching to the needs of the individual insofar as it is possible. It is the duty of the
district to teach in such a way that the student will be a credit, not only to him/
herself but also to the society in which s/he lives. It is the duty of the district to help
develop the individual to the point where s/he can make the greatest contribution to
the community, state, and nation. The district will teach each child to be competent
physically, mentally, morally, and socially.
It can be stated that a school district consists of many hearts, such as the community,
student body, finances, plant facilities, staff, and curriculum. Needless to say, it
would be detrimental to attempt to separate one from the other, but without question,
an educational program of great depth and breadth is a very important responsibility
of the local educational agency.
Every district is obligated to the student body to prepare and look to the future to
keep abreast of new developments in technology, course content, and methodology.
No curriculum can remain static; it must be flexible and change when dictated by the
needs of society.
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2.
Authority
Title 22
Sec. 4.1
The Board is committed to providing a system of education that will offer equal
educational opportunities in accordance with a student's interests, abilities and needs,
consistent with available resources.
Title 22
Sec. 4.11
The purpose of education in the schools of this district is to facilitate development of
the potential of each student to the fullest. Education is the guidance of the student
through the learning processes to the end that the individual becomes personally
effective in a dynamic society.
Belief Statements
Recognizing that the educational system should be a reflection of the community it
represents, the district believes that:
1.
Students need a challenging curriculum that is sensitive to their individual needs.
2.
All students should be exposed to a variety of learning experiences.
3.
Students learn best in a safe environment.
4.
Character development of students is part of the entire learning experience.
5.
The focus of education is for individuals to be life-long learners.
District Mission Statement
Title 22
Sec. 4.13
The Easton Area School District respects the diversity of its student population and
is dedicated to the importance of developing our students into responsible citizens.
We will provide each student with an academically challenging program that
enhances creativity, develops an ability to use technology, and encourages critical
thinking and problem solving. In support of this mission, we will ensure a safe
instructional environment and promote life-long learning.