Mission, Vision, and Values of Seminole Public Schools

Mission

The mission/purpose of Seminole Public Schools is to help all students develop their capacities to the highest degree possible, to the end that each may become an effective member of society. This means that the schools are responsible for assisting children, youth, and adults in finding their place in the world’s work, in achieving those attitudes, understandings, and skills essential to the discharge of their responsibilities as citizens, members of homes, producers, and consumers; and in developing those values which promote the physical, mental, and moral welfare of all.

Mission

Seminole Public Schools is committed to excellence through a student-centered learning environment supported by positive collaborations with students, staff, parents, school, and community. A Seminole Public Schools education will provide students with a broad knowledge base by engaging in a standards-based curriculum with co-curricular opportunities. Graduates will possess sound character and the 21st Century skills in communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity necessary to participate in an ever-changing and culturally diverse world. Equitable opportunities will ensure a quality educational experience to stimulate and support all students in their intellectual, social, and personal growth.

Values

Seminole Public Schools is committed to:

  • Believing that all students can learn and grow.

  • Creating a supportive and positive school climate while emphasizing the skill of how to think, not what to think.

  • Ensuring that all students receive effective, rigorous, and relevant instruction from highly qualified teachers using modern teaching methods in up to date facilities.

  • Continuing to make student oriented decisions based on importance and purpose.

  • Encouraging cooperation in all student, parent, and community partnerships.

  • Making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

  • Continuing to invest in the future of our students and continue to expect high returns on those investments.

  • Continuing to build quality extra-curricular programs to encourage student participation.

  • Creating strong teacher mentoring programs.

  • Continuing to foster transparency within the district.