Mission & Goals

Mission

In order to prepare students for success beyond elementary school, Muir works collaboratively to create a positive culture that supports and enriches student achievement.

Vision

Student Learning

As an exemplary school, we recognize the importance of individual student learning and achievement. As a Muir community we will:

• Ensure that students meet state standards and essential outcomes on IAR, MAP, and common assessments
• Differentiate instruction to enrich and support student learning
• Implement best practices of instructional strategies
• Develop 21st century social, emotional, literacy, numeracy, and technology skills in our students

Collaboration

As an exemplary school, we recognize that collaboration is vital to our success. As a Muir community we will:

• Communicate effectively among teachers, parents, students, and the community
• Treat everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect, while maintaining all necessary confidences
• Communicate curricular activities across all classes
• Achieve alignment and consistency within teams and departments
• Share experiences, ideas, and resources for the benefit of the whole
• Use best practices to achieve Muir goals

Positive Culture

As an exemplary school, we believe that a positive culture is important in order to facilitate learning and promote the current and future success of our students. As a Muir community we will:

• Celebrate achievements and accomplishments
• Believe in every student’s ability to achieve and support that belief with innovative and creative
  policies and practices
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning through Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
• Maintain a safe environment
• Respect diversity within and outside of school

Community

As an exemplary school, we establish positive relationships with families, corporations, and organizations. As a Muir community we will:

• Increase and continuously improve participation and communication with the community
• Cultivate productive relationships with families
• Enrich learning experiences through community involvement and partnerships
• Demonstrate citizenship through service to the community