Odenton Elementary School

Mission/Vision/Values Statement

(June, 2007)

Mission: (Why do we exist?)

Odenton Elementary School is committed to high achievement for each student through a balanced, rigorous, and integrated instructional program in partnership with the home and community by:

·        Monitoring student growth through on-going data analysis

·        Using effective teaching techniques to differentiate instruction

·        Modeling and expecting respectful, responsible, safe, and productive behaviors

Vision:  (What do we want to become?)

Odenton Elementary will provide a positive learning environment with high expectations through collaboration with all stakeholders. 

    Staff:              increased horizontal and vertical team collaboration to foster effective instructional practices

    Students:    engage in active learning to increase their own levels of achievement and
                           to promote real life connections

    Parents:      support our school community by increasing involvement in the academic
                          and social development of our children.

Values: (What would an observer see us doing?)

·        We will work collaboratively to creatively foster student growth and
    achievement.

·        We will hold each other accountable for modeling and treating everyone
    with fairness and respect to promote “on-track” expectations.

·        We will have positive and open communication with all families.