Code No. 105

School District

Board’s Statement of Philosophy

Educational Philosophy

Statement of Philosophy

It shall be the aim of the Davis County Community School District to provide a broad and balanced educational and co-curricular program which will:

            1.      equip children to enter occupations suited to their abilities and to offer reasonable                             opportunities for academic growth, personal growth, and social usefulness;

            2.      prepare students to assume the full responsibilities of American citizenship and to                           develop an understanding of the interdependence of their global environment.

            3.      give the students and staff a fair chance to exercise their rights to the pursuit of      

                        happiness by providing for their individual needs;

            4.      stimulate intellectual curiosity, provide accurate assessment of and engender                                                      satisfaction in intellectual achievement, and cultivate the ability to think rationally;                          and

            5.      help students to develop an appreciation of the ethical values which should

                     under gird all life in a democratic society.

Our school will strive to create a safe, pleasing and comfortable atmosphere for learning which is devoid of sexist, racist and ethnic prejudices, discrimination and separatism. (desired learning atmosphere)

Our belief is that learning happens best when teachers continually develop, implement, and assess curriculum with measurable goals and outcomes.  (nature of its learners)

School experiences must include activities which link materials taught to future responsibilities as citizens, parents, and wage earners.  (scope of educational experiences)

The Board shall assure that students are provided with well-articulated developmental learning situations including a sequential guidance program.  (purpose of the school)

A positive learning environment is characterized by the cooperation of students, staff, parents, and community.  (desired learning atmosphere)

The improvement of our school will be an ongoing activity.  (nature of learning)

Student Achievement Goals

In order to help our students assume responsibilities as citizens, parents, and wage earners, the Davis County Community School District will set and report Student Achievement Goals in the Annual Progress Report.

Our Focus

In order to target certain areas for growth, the Davis County Community School District will appoint a School Improvement Advisory Committee to review district needs.  Each year this committee will make recommendations to the Board of Education.  The Board of Education will review the recommendations and approve needed school improvement goals.

Approved:    November 25, 1991     

Reviewed:    January 16, 2006                       

Revised:       February 22, 2005