Mission Statement
The mission of the Rye City School District, in partnership
with the community, is to ensure that every student is capable of becoming
a life-long learner who can thrive in a global environment as a self-reliant
and socially responsible citizen. To realize this mission, our schools will
provide an engaging, challenging, personalized program that supports each
individual's talents and potential, in a fiscally responsible manner.
BELIEFS
We believe that ... " Everyone can learn.
- Educational excellence is worthy of pursuit.}
- Individual differences and diversity broaden learning and life.
- Teamwork is essential to achieving common goals.
- Every individual has a responsibility to the well being of the larger
community.
- Every individual has intrinsic worth.
- Individuals have responsibility for their own actions and behavior.
- Education is a shared responsibility among students, home, school, and
community; learning is ultimately the responsibility of the individual.
- The primary responsibility for moral development and character rests with
the home; the school has a role in fostering social responsibility.
- Expectations affect performance.
- Freedom of expression and critical inquiry are essential to the health
of a democratic society.
- A global perspective is essential to a well rounded education.
- Effort, commitment, and perseverance enable an individual to strive toward
his or her potential.
- Learning is a life-long pursuit.
- Communication and mutual respect with all constituencies are vital.