Mission

The mission of John Adams Elementary School is to:

• Provide a safe place for learning to occur
• Support social-emotional development
• Nurture creative and innovative leaders
• Build unity through relationships with students, families, and the community

Vision

At John Adams Elementary we are committed to the continued focus on student engagement where: 

Students:

• Set learning goals and track progress
• Demonstrate perseverance and stamina in all settings (i.e. whole group, small group, independent).
• Work productively in cooperative groups through inquiry, exploration, evaluation, and discussion.

Educators:

• Create a safe environment, both physically and emotionally, and academically, through the consistent use of school-wide expectations.
• Use appropriate classroom management techniques and set procedures to ensure student success.
• Provide cooperative opportunities that support learning and allow for productive struggle as a means to deepen student understanding.
• Assess progress, provide feedback and evaluate overall results through a systematic goal-setting process.

The School:

• Administration provides continuing education opportunities for all educators.
• Administration collaborates with educators to strategically determine classroom placement and schedules appropriate support to meet the needs of all learners.
• Culture fosters an environment of belonging, acceptance and community for all students, educators and families.

The Parents/Guardians:

• Bring children to school on time and ready to learn.
• Ensure the academic and behavioral needs of their child(ren) are met through open and on-going communication with educators.   
• Consistently and regularly support the academic and behavioral decisions made by faculty and staff for all students.