Palmer Public Schools MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Palmer Public Schools is to ensure the opportunity for all of the children of Palmer to participate in the benefits afforded by a well-planned, coordinated educational program and designed to serve their needs by:

Providing a safe, secure and positive environment which fosters the growth of self-esteem through accomplishments in learning.
Assessing their educational requirements, recognizing the validity of varied learning styles, and providing appropriate programming for each student.

Preparing in our students a lifelong commitment to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth.
Encouraging our students to have a deep understanding of the principles of fair play and the rights of all responsible individuals within a democratic society.

To make the most of the educational opportunity afforded the student by the community, the student will demonstrate:
The self-motivation and the self-discipline necessary for the pursuit of excellence.
His/her understanding of how to learn and applying that knowledge to the enhancement of his/her life and the lives of others.

The Palmer Public Schools
VISION:

The Palmer School System embraces lifelong learning through a learning-centered approach to education.

VALUES:
A commitment to the shared vision
An environment which is safe, supportive and accepting of intellectual risk taking
The sharing of ideas and experiences
The students belong to all of us

EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Provide the necessary time and expertise
Acquire the appropriate resources
Continue the process of updating the curriculum to the standards of the frameworks

The Palmer Public Schools
GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Each and every student is held to high standards and expectations.
Students, teachers, administrators, and staff use a variety of strategies and approaches to enhance learning.
Students, teachers, and administrators use classroom assessment as a process and a tool for the evaluation and improvement of work.

Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are based on inquiry, problem solving, discovery, and application of essential issues and concepts.

Curriculum, instruction and assessment point to connections within and across disciplines.
Students, teachers, administrators, and staff use knowledge to define meaning and purpose in their lives.
Collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships among students, families, schools, and the community are critical to the success of education.