Manzanita Elementary School District

• High expectations yield greater results.
• Consistent personal accountability is essential in developing responsible citizens.
• The family is the primary influence in the development of the person.
• Learning is a lifelong process.
• Hard work, perseverance and overcoming the fear of failure develop character and are a foundation for success.
• Tolerance and respect of diversity are essential for a healthy, cohesive society.
• Learning is maximized when instruction is personalized.
• Developing the whole person enriches both the individual and society.
• Parents have primary responsibility for the education, health and welfare of their children.

Within the school environment and by the year 2020,

all students will:

1.      Be entrepreneurial learners. Entrepreneurial learners are: confident, problem solvers, calculated risk takers, resilient, creative forward thinkers, resourceful, able to take initiative, collaborative, responsible, self-advocates and confident public speakers.

2.      Meet or exceed district-adopted grade level proficiency standards in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and P.E.  based upon multiple assessments or other criteria stated in a special needs plan.