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USD 204 Mission Statement

Our mission is to help students develop 21st century skills that will enable them to:

• Develop the skills and positive attitude necessary to become responsible, productive, life-long learners
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and adapt to changes in the world around them
• Understand the importance of stretching themselves personally and academically so that they can become positive contributors to their families, communities and society as a whole

We further believe that successful 21st Century Schools

• Have a rigorous, relevant and guaranteed curriculum. 
• Include appropriate character education and have high expectations for everyone.
• Have the courage to make changes necessary to help all students learn.
• Make decisions based on data.
• Ensure student engagement and the creation of quality products.
• Require students to understand the relationships between and within subjects they are studying.
• Actively teach self discipline, problem solving and thinking strategies.
• Use and understand the core principles of Expeditionary Learning and best practice.
• Provide students with the extra time and support they need to meet specified learning targets.
• Include the use of technology as tools to enhance student achievement.

"A 21st Century Quality Education is Our Business" 
Continuous Improvement is Our Goal