The Mission of Waccamaw Elementary School is to develop successful individuals by providing developmentally appropriate curriculum through diverse challenging educational experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Beliefs
- Learning begins at home.
- Learning is a life long process.
- All children can learn.
- All children have the right to learn in a safe environment.
- Everyone is responsible for his/her own actions
- Children learn differently and at different levels of development.
- Children need an environment conducive to learning.
- A positive self image enhances the total development of the child.
- A challenging curriculum enhances ones achievement.
- Individuals benefit from cultural diversity.
- Every person has a right to receive an education.
- Health affects learning.
- A good education system is fundamental to the preservation of society.
- Parental involvement is critical.
- In fostering respect for other's feelings, rights, person and property.
- Honesty is non-negotiable.
Vision
- Parents, teachers, administrators, students, and community are involved in the learning process.
- Challenging curriculum enhances achievements and incorporates cultural diversity.
- The architectural design is teacher and student friendly.
- Technology is an important teaching tool.
- The student-teacher ratio is no more than 15:1.
- All people are considerate of others' rights and individuality.
- There is a safe environment conducive to effective learning.
- Children progress at their own pace and are encouraged to be divergent thinkers.
- There is an abundance of resources available.
- Students believe education is necessary for success.
Goals
- To improve and enhance student learning and achievement.
- To enhance the effectiveness of parents as they support their children in learning activities.
- To maintain highly qualified teachers by providing on-going staff development opportunities.
- To provide a safe and inviting learning environment.