Dupont Elementary Pre-kindergarten

Beliefs, Common Mission and Shared Vision
We believe student learning is the shared responsibility of parents, students, educators, support personnel, and community members.
We believe all students need acceptance, a sense of belonging, and structure where everyone’s feelings and differences are valued and respected.
We believe that students possess diverse learning styles that should be advanced with a variety of instructional approaches, motivating students to achieve academic excellence.
We believe policies and procedures should be aligned to meet the academic goals for all students.
We believe instruction should be based upon continuous informal assessments and formal diagnostic evaluations.
We believe the quality of instruction is improved when research-based methods are implemented.
We believe students must be provided choices and taught the decision-making process, emphasizing the awareness of alternatives and consequences, according to school policy.
We believe that teachers must have high expectations for all students in order to promote academic success and personal growth.
We believe students should be aware of school to career opportunities, making responsible choices to reach personal goals.
We believe student knowledge, skills, relationships, and responsibilities are developed positively when fostered in a safe, orderly, and respectful environment at home and school.
We believe faculty and staff should engage in professional development that reflects current research and best teaching practices and techniques.
We believe practicing effective listening, decision-making, and communication skills enables educators, parents, and students to function as a collaborative team.

Shared Mission/Vision
DuPont Elementary School will be a leader by exceeding state and federal standards within a safe supportive environment to help all students achieve academic excellence and develop skills to become responsible, caring citizens.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 09/01/2007; Wheelchair Accessible; Sibling Discount Available;